Studies have shown that water hardness is one of the least talked about topics that should be properly addressed. Water hardness affects lives daily due to the elevated levels of calcium and magnesium among other impurities that are found in tap water. Therefore, hard water may not be considered harmful but when consumed daily it may cause harm. In our investigation, we tried to analyze the amount of water hardness and compare water sample collected from certain areas of New Jersey samples. Using the titration method with EDTA, Eriochrome Black T indicator, and a pH 10 buffer to find the level of calcium carbonate parts per million in each sample of water that was obtained. Based on the results obtained all samples were found to be hard.

Analysis of water hardness in New Jersey using titration

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