Water Quality Testing
To some, a pond might just be a pond, but in reality water quality is very subjective to surrounding environmental influences. Some of these factors can make for unsafe conditions for using the pond as a potable water source, irrigation, or for activities like swimming or fishing.
Some things that may look out of the ordinary and may lead to a desire to investigate your pond water quality by testing it are:
- Unusual colors in the water.
- Unusual odors coming from the water.
- Sick or dead waterfowl around the pond.
- Excessive algae growth.
- Excessive submerged weed growth.
If you experience one of these signs, it may be time for a water quality test just to make sure it’s safe to enter the water. Pond Champs offers water testing to give pond owners a better idea on what is occurring in their pond.
What Do We Test For?
- 1E. Coli Quantification
Testing for E. Coli is important in determining if your pond is free from hazardous bacteria.
- 2pH
Testing for pH helps to determine if the water is acidic or alkaline. This will help in determining how to use chemicals more efficiently.
- 3Total Phosphorus
Testing for phosphorus helps to determine if phosphorus is leaching into the pond which causes excessive algae growth.
- 4Nitrates
Testing for nitrates helps to determine if nitrates are present in the pond which causes excessive weed growth.
- 5Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Testing for TDS helps to determine if your pond is healthy for swimming in.
A specialized technician will come out to the pond (independently from your pond treatment) and take the required samples for the tests. We test for a variety of potential issues, review the findings, and give you a detailed report on these findings with our recommendations.