Chlorophyll-a Test

Testing for chlorophyll-a is one of the most effective ways to understand the health of your lake. Elevated levels often signal nutrient enrichment—especially phosphorus—which can lead to harmful algal blooms, reduced water clarity, and oxygen depletion. Regular monitoring helps lake associations, homeowners, and environmental managers track changes over time, assess the impact of runoff or nearby development, and make more informed decisions about treatments, recreational use, or further monitoring.

• A complete chlorophyll-a n 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.