Theta Tau is exhibiting at the March 26th KTU!

Surface water runoff can contribute to pollutants leaking into major water bodies that can be detrimental to human health. Understanding how infiltration affects soil runoff is important to controlling the quality of runoff. It is important that the soil can retain enough water to maintain a strong soil structure to reduce the amount of runoff. Storm runoff can cause soil erosion and wash away important nutrients, sediment and organic matter, therefore reducing water quality in rivers, streams and lakes. Extreme runoff can result in flooding which would damage roads in more urban areas and be a safety hazard for the public. In this demonstration, a few small tubs of different surface cover (grass, hay, mulch, trash, etc) will be subject to “rainfall” (probably just pouring some water) and runoff water will be collected and observed. Discussion will follow about the turbidity
and quality of water.

Theta Tau is a professional engineering fraternity which provides a chance for engineering students to meet up with people of similar interests and participate in acts of brotherhood, professional development, and engineering outreach.