Other Chemical Tests
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Nitrates- mean 0.9 ppm
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Alkalinity- mean 18 ppm
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Ammonium- mean 0.08
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Phosphorus- mean 28 ppb
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Milton Roy Thermospectronic Aquamate
Spectrophotometer used to test
phosphorus samples
Nitrates: a primary nutrient essential for plant growth, although not limiting. Excess is due to waste water, fertilisers, pesticides
Alkalinity: measures the level of calcium carbonate in the water and is an indicator of the ability of a lake to buffer against pH changes.
