Experimental Design Statement

Problem Statement:

A small residential lake located in the state of Alabama is situated between a corn field and a road. There are 4 houses located around the perimeter of the lake. The lake is stocked with Bluegill Bream (Brim) for fishing. No motor boats of any kind are allowed on the lake. The road is paved. Both the road and the corn field are in the watershed of the lake.

The lake has experienced a fish kill and a foul odor of rotten eggs. It is late February. A major rain event occurred before the observed fish kill and odor. The residents have called you to help determine the cause(s) and suggest a possible solution.