Water Chemistry Monitoring
Watershed Watch volunteers collect basic field chemistry as part of their monitoring activities. This includes measurement of water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity. Some volunteers may also have access to equipment that enables a numerical rating of the water's turbidity.
Water Chemistry Monitoring Resources
KYWW Training Module 3 provides guidance for conducting water chemistry analysis. Please view the video and take the completion quiz prior to attending an in-person training workshop.
Sampling Resources:
Data Form - print for recording sampling observations and measurements
Instructions for completing the Data Form
Water Chemistry Equipment and Supplies
Dissolved Oxygen
LaMotte Dissolved Oxygen Water Test Kit
Reagent Refill
pH
LaMotte Wide Range pH Kit
Reagent Refill
Temperature
Thermometer
Conductivity
Oakton EcoTestr™ EC1 Waterproof Pocket Tester
Calibration Standard (32 oz. bottle)
Calibration Pouches
Plastic dishpan, vinyl gloves
Optional Items:
Turbidity (optional)
Turbidity Tube (see videos from Utah Water Watch and Alliance for Chesapeake Bay)
A turbidity tube can be used as a more accurate measurement for this water quality indicator of suspended sediments and other turbidity factors.
Instructions for making a Turbidity Tube