Hydrocarbons Test

You are concerned with hydrocarbon pollutants entering your lake through stormwater runoff, leaky fuel tanks, atmospheric deposition, boating activity, and/or industrial contamination. These pollutants tend to persist in sediments and bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms, posing serious long-term risks.

This panel includes:

1-Methylnaphthalene, 2-Methylnaphthalene, and Naphthalene – often associated with petroleum leaks and incomplete combustion, toxic to aquatic invertebrates and fish.

Acenaphthene, Acenaphthylene, Fluorene, Phenanthrene, and Anthracene – mid-weight PAHs linked to industrial runoff and fossil fuel residues; known to disrupt aquatic reproduction and growth.

Benzo(a)anthracene, Chrysene, Fluoranthene, and Pyrene – formed during high-temperature combustion; harmful to fish and benthic communities.

Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(g,h,i)perylene, Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene, and Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene – high molecular weight PAHs that are carcinogenic, persistent, and bioaccumulative, often found near marinas, airports, or highway-adjacent lakes.

These contaminants degrade slowly, settle in sediments, and can impair reproduction, growth, and survival of aquatic life.

Testing for hydrocarbons is critical in lakes where fuel use, vehicle runoff, or industrial activity may contribute to water quality degradation. This panel helps Lake Pulse subscribers identify unseen threats, build defensible environmental assessments, and prioritize mitigation strategies that safeguard both ecosystems and public health.

• A complete hydrocarbon pollutants 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

• Your detailed results will be available within 10 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.