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Lake Pulse Toolbox  |  SKU: SL-SL-SW-E-S-YW1

Metals Test (CAM17)

$275.00
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Description

The Metals Test analyzes 17 priority heavy metals commonly linked to industrial runoff, urban pollution, and legacy contamination in lakes. Using certified EPA and CAM 17 methods, this lab-based test identifies toxic elements such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium, as well as essential metals like copper and zinc that can become harmful at elevated levels. These metals may threaten aquatic life, destabilize lake ecosystems, and pose serious health risks to people—especially in lakes used for swimming, fishing, or drinking water. This test is ideal for those looking to understand and manage potential metal contamination in their watershed.

What problem does this solve?

You are looking to test your lake for metals typically associated with lake pollution:

  • Antimony: Industrial runoff contaminant that may affect both aquatic and human health
  • Arsenic: Naturally occurring or pollutant; toxic even at low concentrations
  • Barium: Common in industrial discharge; can affect fish health and water safety
  • Beryllium: Toxic indicator of industrial activity
  • Cadmium: Found in batteries and pigments; highly toxic to aquatic species
  • Chromium (Total): Includes harmful hexavalent forms; signals industrial pollution
  • Cobalt: Toxic at high levels; sourced from mining and alloys
  • Copper: Essential but toxic to fish in higher concentrations
  • Lead: Persistent neurotoxin from old pipes or runoff
  • Molybdenum: Natural in trace amounts; elevated levels may affect aquatic food chains
  • Nickel: Leaches from industrial processes; toxic and potentially carcinogenic
  • Selenium: Needed in small amounts; harmful in excess, especially to fish and birds
  • Silver: Disrupts enzymes; accumulates in aquatic species
  • Thallium: Extremely toxic; usually indicates serious contamination
  • Vanadium: Industrial pollutant harmful to aquatic life
  • Zinc: Found in stormwater; toxic to aquatic organisms at high levels
  • Mercury: Highly toxic and bioaccumulative; transforms into dangerous methylmercury in water

What's included?
  • A complete metals test kit, shipped directly to you
  • All materials required for clean and simple sample collection
  • Step-by-step instructions for preparing your sample
  • Prepaid, 2-day return shipping to our certified partner lab
  • Full chain-of-custody and professional lab handling to ensure accuracy and reliability

Results
  • Your detailed results will be available within 17 business days of lab receipt
  • Results are uploaded directly to your lake’s Data Library via the Lake Pulse Portal
  • Data can be analyzed in the Lake Pulse Analytics Hub, used to generate alerts, or shared with stakeholders
  • A downloadable lab report is also provided in your lake’s Data Sources section for easy access and long-term reference

Need help interpreting your results or planning next steps? The Lake Pulse Boathouse is here to support subscribers anytime.

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