As distance to water levels increases, concentrations of these elements generally increase. Bicarbonates are also high in many ground water supplies and increase with depth and proximity to the coast. Other water quality problems include excess iron, manganese, sulfur and boron. Crop, livestock, poultry and aquaculture producers also use the service to enhance production and improve efficiency. The Advisory Service analyzes nutrient solutions as well as surface and ground water, interprets the results and provides recommendations on usability, hazards and management strategies.
Analytical work is completed in two days.
The solution analysis report provides laboratory results, interpretation and management strategy that may be required to use the water or solution for its intended purpose. Water that is suitable for human consumption may not be suitable for plant production and vice versa. The Advisory Service makes its recommendations based on the uses specified by the grower. General Water Quality Monitoring the quality of surface and ground water supplies on farms establishes background mineral concentrations and guards against nutrient buildup. Potential problems are indicated by elevations in nitrate nitrogen and other nutrients.