Reflections- Teresa

I felt that the learning journey was really useful 8D



1st station: we tested the water on whether it was suitable for consumption. our group scooped up a bucket of reservoir water and the station master showed us a pill used to test on oxygen and the pH of the water. It turned out to be pH 8 which was the average pH for the survival of fishes. we also smelled the water for any weird smells and looked at the water which was clear.




2nd station: we talked about the different recreational activities and talked about how they could affect the quality of  the water by pollution. there was a litter trap at the exit of the canal near the wooden bridge. The litter trap retains litter from waterways and remove it before water enters the reservoir. It was amazing that such a small trap could trap so much litter. The litter was also placed specially at the mouth of the canal so that litter will not be widespread. Some of the pollutants consists of drink packets, sweet wrapper and plastic bottles.




3rd station: the rain garden. we walked around the rain garden trying to search for the drain that treats the water. we learnt that the




4th station: we went to the panel and learnt about the history of lower seletar reservoir and we listed the differences between  the past and present. did you know that lower seletar reservoir was once called selta, sketar, salaeta which meant straits in malay. we also learnt about the purpose of lower seletar reservoir from the past till now.




5th station: we learn about the ABC water programme. The ABC programme aims to integrate Singapore's praks, reservoirs, waterways and the community.




Overall: This trip to lower seletar reservoir was really useful to me as i learnt how to appreciate our precious water and it is important for us to save water.