Hydrogeology Laboratory

Comprised of two adjacent areas on the second floor, this 1,130 square foot classroom/laboratory provides space for hydrologic modeling and the study of the dynamics of water. The laboratory contains a sample refrigeration unit, water purification system, Hach spectrophotometer, fluorimeter, analytical balance, fume hood, and chemical storage area with multiple sinks and ample bench space. The primary use of the room is for hands-on experiments in groundwater flow and aqueous geochemistry for the hydrology curriculum. The facility accommodates short-term experiments, such as permeameter tests and alkalinity titrations, as well as long-term research projects such as acid mine drainage leachate tests. In addition, the room houses the department’s seismograph, used by introductory and upper level students.