If you smell a ârotten-eggâ odor, this is hydrogen sulfide gas. If water smells like oil or asphalt this can be from manganese. If water smells like cucumber or sewage this is usually a result of iron and/ or sulfur bacteria. Run the water hot water from each tap and notice if there is an odor in the hot water, that is not in the cold water.
To become a sonographer, both classroom and clinical training is required. Students take general courses in anatomy and physiology as well as ultrasound-specific imaging. Students are also required to take ultrasound physics courses, which can be quite challenging.
Most sonographers enter the field through an accredited two-year educational program at a college, community college or training hospital. These provide a grounding in the basic sciences, as well as course work focusing on human anatomy and physiology, and the interpretation of ultrasound images. 2010 salary survey by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists returned similar numbers, showing an average salary of $68,821 per year. The BLS projects a 44 percent increase in demand for sonographers between 2010 and 2020, much higher than the average for all occupations.