CHEMetrics Nitrate Test Kits

Nitrate is a naturally occurring ion and can be found in surface water, groundwater and soil at low concentrations. However, a Maximum Contaminant Level of 10 ppm nitrate-nitrogen has been established for drinking water by the USEPA since consuming too much nitrate can affect the ability of blood to carry oxygen. Nitrate can also be dangerous for fish in high concentrations.

The largest contributor to nitrate contamination of surface and groundwater is fertilizer runoff. Most inorganic nitrates are water soluble. During rain events, fertilizer can run from fields and contaminate surrounding water sources with excess nitrate that can harm fish, cause algae blooms, and contaminate drinking water.

Since fertilizer is so widely used, it is very common for environmental groups to monitor nitrate in water bodies to assess the health of aquatic ecosystems. Wastewater and drinking water facilities also test for nitrate to stay within discharge limits and keep drinking water safe.

Vacu-Vials Kits are instrumental kits that come in a cardboard box and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water): 30 ampules, Stabilizer Solution, Catalyzer Solution, Activator Solution, 25mL sample cup, 3mL syringe, ampoule blank, and instructions. These kits require the use of the V-3000 photometer or a spectrophotometer capable of accepting a 13mm diameter round cell (sold separately).

CHEMets Kits are visual kits that come in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water): 30 Ampule Refill, Comparator, Stabilizer Solution, Catalyzer Solution, Activator Solution, 25mL sample cup, 3mL syringe, and instructions.