About the project
Information collected:
AT mileage and coordinates of every water source where I drank
Took pictures and videos of (almost) every water source
Tested for bacteria approximately once per week using Quick Bacteria Test Strips
Performed water quality testing approximately 2 times per week using an eXact iDip photometer. Tests included:
Alkalinity
Calcium
Hardness
Metals
pH
Sulfate
Phosphate
Nitrate
About me
Bill “Locks” Finney - NOBO 2019
I grew up in the notorious AT state of Pennsylvania and now reside in Evergreen, Colorado. I work in ESG and sustainability consulting, specifically focusing on decarbonization and climate strategies. I began my career as an environmental engineer designing water infrastructure.
I was curious to learn about the water I would be drinking on the AT, so I documented every water source I drank from during my 5 months on trail. People often ask, “what do you for water while backpacking?”… I built this site to answer that question.
Licenses and Education:
Professional Engineer (P.E.) - Civil Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental
Master of Engineering, MIT
Bachelor of Science, Penn State