{"id":1361,"date":"2020-07-22T18:26:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T18:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaesdev.auburn.edu\/alabamawaterwatch\/?page_id=1361"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:15:29","slug":"water-chemistry-monitoring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/alabamawaterwatch\/water-chemistry-monitoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Chemistry Monitoring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is Water Chemistry Monitoring?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test physical and chemical characteristics of water to determine pollution sources and long-term trends in water quality. Six variables are measured with a customized test kit, and results can be compared with water quality standards that define conditions for healthy waterbodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alabama Water Watch only accepts water chemistry data that has been collected with the approved equipment described below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LaMotte Alabama Water Quality Monitoring Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call or send an email to AWW to find the best way to obtain a water chemistry monitoring kit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kits can be purchased through LaMotte Company distributor, Spectra Services<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the catalog numbers below to ensure you receive the correct product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alabama Water Quality Monitoring Kit catalog No. 9844-02 – $442.80<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Alabama Water Quality Monitoring Kit with Secchi Disk catalog No. 9845-03 – $682.80<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Full Refill \u2013 Alabama Water Quality Monitoring Kit, catalog No. R-9844-01 – $149.70<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Refractometer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Monitoring in brackish or saltwater sites may require the use of a refractometer to measure salinity. AWW recommends the following model. <\/p>\n

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Agriculture Solutions LLC Salinity Refractometer \u2013 for Coastal Groups (1.000\/1.070), catalog No. SKU AGT-SSA0010<\/strong> – $60.00<\/span><\/p>\n

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Order by calling Agriculture Solutions LLC at 1-888-683-8291 or through the Agriculture Solutions LLC Website. <\/a> <\/p>\n

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Similar models include this one <\/a> and this one <\/a> through the Amazon Website. If you prefer a different model, contact the AWW Office to confirm that it meets Program requirements. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Secchi Disc<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Volunteers who monitor lakes, ponds, or other deep waters may use a Secchi Disc to measure water clarity. AWW recommends the following model. <\/p>\n

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Forestry Suppliers Fieldmaster\u00ae Student Secchi Disc – $44.75<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Similar models include this one <\/a> and this one <\/a> through the Amazon Website. If you prefer a different model, contact the AWW Office to confirm that it meets Program requirements. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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