Basic Lake Test

You are looking for a test that offers you a reasonably good look at what's happening in your lake. For this, we have bundled together the following parameters.

pH (SM 4500-H+B; MDL: 0.01, RL: 0.01) measures the acidity or alkalinity of the water, providing insight into chemical balance and overall water quality.

Conductivity (SM 2510 B; MDL: 2, RL: 2; µmhos/cm) indicates the water’s ability to conduct electricity, reflecting dissolved salts and overall ionic content.

Phosphorus (EPA 365.1; MDL: 0.0168, RL: 0.025; ppm) is a key nutrient that can stimulate algal growth if elevated.

Nitrate (as N) (EPA 353.2; MDL: 0.0323, RL: 0.05; ppm) and Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (EPA 351.2; MDL: 0.249, RL: 0.5; ppm) measure forms of nitrogen, important for assessing nutrient levels and potential eutrophication.

Turbidity (EPA 180.1; MDL: 0.2, RL: 0.2; NTU) measures water clarity and the presence of suspended particles, indicating sediment or algal impacts on lake health.

• A complete Basic Lake 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.