{"id":1361,"date":"2020-07-22T18:26:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T18:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/alabamawaterwatch\/?page_id=1361"},"modified":"2024-08-16T19:41:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:41:36","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 LaMotte Company\u2019s Customer Service department at 1-800-344-3100 to place your orders. LaMotte does not have an online purchasing option. The hours of operation are 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday. When placing an order tell them that you are a volunteer with the Alabama Water Watch Program, and use the Catalog numbers below to ensure you receive the correct product. LaMotte accepts most major credit cards. Some organizations qualify for net 30 day open account terms, or to pay with purchase orders. Contact LaMotte for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alabama Water Quality Monitoring Kit catalog No. 9844-02 – $359.00<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alabama Water Quality Monitoring Kit with Secchi Disk catalog No. 9845-02 – $552.00<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Refill \u2013 Alabama Water Quality Monitoring Kit, catalog No. R-9844-01 – $137.70<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prices as of October 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

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

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\n\n\n

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

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