Testing Nutrients Levels of Water from Kentucky River for Harmful Algae Bloom Forecasting

Imani HarrisFollow

Grade Level at Time of Presentation

Senior

Major

Biology

Institution

Kentucky State University

KY House District #

6

KY Senate District #

7

Department

Biology

Abstract

Imani Harris; Dr. Li Lu; Dr. Tamara Sluss; and Dr. Kazi Javed

Abstract

Testing Nutrient Levels of Water from Kentucky River for Harmful Algae Bloom Forecasting

The research project was conducted during summer 2018 at Frankfort, KY. The main objective was to keep track of water qualities of Benson creek, Old Lawrenceburg River, and the Kentucky River to analyze the possibility of harmful algae blooms in these freshwater systems. Water samples were mainly collected during June and July. The water samples were tested for nutrient (nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, and phosphate) levels and for organic: inorganic content. The possible presence of harmful algal species was also assessed with microscopes and Polymerase Chain Reaction method. Based on our observations, there is little risk of harmful algae bloom in Kentucky River system in 2018.

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Testing Nutrients Levels of Water from Kentucky River for Harmful Algae Bloom Forecasting

Imani Harris; Dr. Li Lu; Dr. Tamara Sluss; and Dr. Kazi Javed

Abstract

Testing Nutrient Levels of Water from Kentucky River for Harmful Algae Bloom Forecasting

The research project was conducted during summer 2018 at Frankfort, KY. The main objective was to keep track of water qualities of Benson creek, Old Lawrenceburg River, and the Kentucky River to analyze the possibility of harmful algae blooms in these freshwater systems. Water samples were mainly collected during June and July. The water samples were tested for nutrient (nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, and phosphate) levels and for organic: inorganic content. The possible presence of harmful algal species was also assessed with microscopes and Polymerase Chain Reaction method. Based on our observations, there is little risk of harmful algae bloom in Kentucky River system in 2018.