Large Pond water testing - Ask Extension
Does MSU have any pond testing services or kits? I have a half acre pond with an ongoing algae problem. I would like to better understand the current ...
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Large Pond water testing #878891
Asked July 26, 2024, 12:12 PM EDT
Does MSU have any pond testing services or kits? I have a half acre pond with an ongoing algae problem. I would like to better understand the current phosphate and nitrogen levels before chemically treating it.
Monroe County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi!
No, MSU does not have pond testing services or kits. You can check in with your local health department to get a list of companies near you that can test for phosphorus and nitrogen in surface waters.
If you want to do the testing yourself and you don't mind a loss in accuracy, you can use a number of kits out there. These types of kits are meant for a quick assessment. Here's one for example: https://lamotte.com/products/environmental-science-education/water-monitoring-kits/water-monitoring/water-quality-educator-and-monitoring-outfit-5870-01
