NCDA & CS Solution Analysis
Description of the Organization:
Solution analysis is useful for monitoring surface-water and groundwater quality for agricultural purposes as irrigation, fertilization (nutrient solutions), livestock and poultry production, pesticide preparation, pond management and aquaculture.
Geographic Service:
Statewide
Programs and Services Offered:
Technical Assistance:
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Analyzes surface water and groundwater quality and suitability
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Irrigation suitability
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Fertilization (nutrient solutions)
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Livestock and poultry drinking water
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Pesticide preparation
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Pond management
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Aquaculture
Submit 12–16 oz of a representative sample in a plastic (not glass) bottle. Used beverage containers with the labels removed work great! Be sure to rinse the container prior to sample collection; do not use soap.
Example of sample submission sheet.
Standard analysis includes: nitrate-nitrogen, ammonium-nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, boron, sodium, chloride, aluminum, pH, alkalinity, hardness, electrical conductivity/soluble salts, sodium adsorption ratio.
Fees:
Standard fee per sample:
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NC* growers $5
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NC* researchers $12
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Non-NC growers or researchers $25
Extra tests available at $2 each:
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Molybdenum (Mo)