N11 : CORRODING COPPER: The Effect of pH Water Levels on Copper Plumbing Systems


Students Evan Cotter
School HWCD - St. Augustine - Dundas
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 7
Group Group 11 - Engineering and Computing IV
Abstract The project was designed to measure the effects of pH level and water on household copper plumbing. I wanted to find out which pH level had had the most effect on copper plumbing. This helped determine if we should still be using copper piping in houses given the amount that is emitted into our water systems.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (Hamilton Branch) AwardsCanadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (Hamilton Branch) Award$ 100
Merit AwardsBronze Merit Award$ 60