Field sampling and sample preparation in Chennai
During April 3rd to April 18th Liang Yu and Julia Prock from FHNW conducted a series of sample taking and sample preparation at the check dam site with Parimala Renganayaki from Anna University. The samples where processed at the laboratory of the geology department of Anna University. Chlorinated Pesticides are one of the target compounds that are investigated. Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) was conducted in order to extract these compounds. The dried cartridges are brought to Switzerland for further analysis. Organic, inorganic and biology parameters have been measured as well. The target of this sampling campaign is to provide water quality information in order to select a proper post treatment option for the region. Such sampling will be conducted in the future once per months within the project duration by Anna University.
