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Easily constructed soil percolation apparatus.

A R Longden1, C A Claridge

  • 1Research Division, Bristol Laboratories, Division of Bristol-Myers, Syracuse, New York 13201.

Applied and Environmental Microbiology
|July 1, 1976
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A simple soil percolator was constructed using a disposable Nalgene sterilizing filter. This method provides an accessible tool for soil science research and environmental monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Soil Science
  • Laboratory Methods

Background:

  • Soil percolation is crucial for understanding water movement and contaminant transport in ecosystems.
  • Existing methods for soil percolation studies can be complex or require specialized equipment.
  • There is a need for accessible and cost-effective tools for soil percolation analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the construction of a novel soil percolator.
  • To demonstrate the use of a readily available Nalgene sterilizing filter for this purpose.
  • To provide a simple, DIY method for soil percolation experiments.

Main Methods:

  • The construction involved modifying a disposable Nalgene sterilizing filter.
  • Specific steps for assembly and preparation of the filter for soil sample placement are detailed.

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  • The design emphasizes ease of construction and use with minimal resources.

    • Main Results:

    • A functional soil percolator was successfully assembled from the filter.
    • The constructed percolator allows for controlled water application and collection of leachate.
    • Preliminary tests indicate the device is suitable for basic soil percolation studies.

    Conclusions:

    • Disposable Nalgene sterilizing filters can be repurposed to create effective soil percolators.
    • This DIY approach offers a low-cost solution for educational and research purposes in soil science.
    • The described method facilitates accessible experimentation on soil water dynamics.