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Water Test #284488 03/17/12 07:37 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 131 Paw Paw, Michigan N NonTypicalCPA OP Lunker
OP NonTypicalCPA Lunker N Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 131 Paw Paw, Michigan	I need some education - what am I looking for in the water quality aspect in my Michigan pond? Is there any knowledge to be gained by testing my water? Who do you take your water samples to? There is a local lab here in town that I took my well water sample to when I drove my well to be sure it was drinkable. Should I start here? FYI - Go Michigan State! sorry to those poor wolverine fans

Re: Water Test NonTypicalCPA #284508 03/17/12 02:27 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 621 Toomsboro, GA R roadwarriorsvt
roadwarriorsvt R Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 621 Toomsboro, GA	I sent my water samples to Texas A&M. Its about $20 for routine testing, $30 for additional metals testing. The basic water anaylsis test for: Conductivity, PH, Na, Ca, Mg, K, CO2, HCO3, SO4, CI, B, Hardness, and SAR. The additional test includes: Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, and total P. While this means little to me, it is a useful tool to a pond manager who can interpret the results and help make recomendations for your pond. I'd say for a mere $20, the info is well worth it. Call the Texas A&M Univ., Extension, Soil, Water and Forage Testing Lab at (979)845-4816. They can send you the proper forms instructing you how to take water samples and where to send them.

Re: Water Test roadwarriorsvt #284517 03/17/12 04:12 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 131 Paw Paw, Michigan N NonTypicalCPA OP Lunker
OP NonTypicalCPA Lunker N Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 131 Paw Paw, Michigan	Thanks road warrior

Re: Water Test NonTypicalCPA #284528 03/17/12 08:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,071 Likes: 280 Hurst & Bowie, Texas D Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker
Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,071 Likes: 280 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	I would start with the local lab. Swimming pool places can generally do it. What I generally pay the most attention to is alkilinity and PH. It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color. Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done. Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP

Re: Water Test Dave Davidson1 #284849 03/20/12 03:42 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 131 Paw Paw, Michigan N NonTypicalCPA OP Lunker
OP NonTypicalCPA Lunker N Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 131 Paw Paw, Michigan	Originally Posted By: Dave Davidson1 I would start with the local lab. Swimming pool places can generally do it. What I generally pay the most attention to is alkilinity and PH. What ranges are acceptable?