Determining the sources of a pond or lake's problems is an important step to take before spending precious time and resources on solutions that may or may not work.  We offer four convenient testing packages in order to recommend the best science based solutions for your pond.  Specific tests and sampling can be tailored to your needs as well. 

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Basic Ecosystem Checkup​ - $590*

• Water Tests
  • Dissolved Oxygen, pH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate
  • Total Dissolved Solids, Conductivity
  • Fecal Coliform, Temperature
  • Total Phosphorus, Orthophosphate
  • Alkalinity, Hardness
• Sediment Tests
  • Depth, % Organic Matter
  • Total Phosphorus

Full Ecosystem Study​ - $1,990*

• All Basic Ecosystem Checkup Tests plus
• Water Tests
  • Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand
  • Secchi Depth, Total Suspended Solids, Chlorophyll
  • Minerals, Total Nitrogen, Sulfate, Total Organic Carbon
• Sediment/Bathymetric Mapping
  • ​Contoured Maps of Water & Sediment Depths
  • Volume Calculations, %Sand, Silt, Clay
  • Identify Areas of Erosion & Sediment Inputs
  • Optimal Aeration System Recommendations

Irrigation Water Analysis - $690*

• Total Dissolved Solids, Conductivity, Sodium Absorption Ratio
• Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium
• Chloride, Sulfur, Boron, Alkalinity, Hardness
• Nitrate-N, pH, Bicarbonates/Carbonates, Phosphorus

Basic Water Analysis​ - $230

• Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphate
• Dissolved Oxygen, Total Dissolved Solids, Conductivity
• pH, Temperature
• Alkalinity, Hardness
• Sediment Depth

*Price based on 1 acre pond size. More sampling may be required for larger ponds.