Get curious about the water.

The Hello, Water Field Test Kit is a community science kit designed for anyone who gets in the water and gets curious. Swimmers, anglers, paddlers, hunters, hikers… you get in rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. You’re curious.  This is for you.

Each kit contains easy to use instruments to track the most pressing indicators of water quality: temperature, e coli bacterial loads, harmful algae toxin levels, nitrate, nitrite, ammonia and 13 more parameters. An instructional brochure with clear, straightforward information opens the door to learning about water. Each test comes with a step-by-step guide to proper sample collection, testing, and interpretation of the results. 

Contents:

• 1 insulated soft side carrying case

• 1 instructional brochure

• 2 data log cards

• 1 digital thermometer with a C to F conversion chart

• 20, 16-parameter test strips. Results in 5 minutes

• 1 E. Coli test for harmful bacterial loads. Results within 24-48 hours, no incubation required (from Aquagenx labs, certified by EPA & WHO)

• 2 harmful algae toxin tests. Results in 15 minutes (from Abraxis labs and Detekt labs, certified by EPA & WHO)

• 1, 10ml pipette for water sample collection

• 6 surgical gloves to use for water sample collection and testing

• 1 lovely WaterStrong bumper sticker designed by local Oregon artist and open water marathon swimmer, Jennifer Mercede

We have prepared a limited quantity of these kits for sale to raise funds to support WaterStrong community programs.

In addition, a team of WaterStrong volunteers have begun collecting data at popular swim locations, to be published on the WaterStrong website and shared publicly through an interactive mapping tool.

We’re selling these kits at $125 each. Every dollar above cost supports WaterStrong community programs in drowning prevention and environmental education around water.

Real time monitoring for recreational waters. Multi-parameter strip testing designed to provide real-time water insights in minutes.

Changing freshwater conditions may contribute to issues including skin irritation, stomach upset and exposure to pollutants or toxins. Heavy rainfall, agricultural runoff, warmer temperatures and environmental conditions can all impact water quality within a short period of time.

Designed for anyone who gets in the water, the SwimSense Field Test Kit provides additional real-time insight at the water’s edge to help support more informed outdoor adventures.

The SwimSense Field Test Kit is designed as a rapid screening and educational tool only. It does not replace laboratory analysis or local safety guidance and cannot guarantee water safety. Always use your own judgement and follow local advice before entering the water.

Parameters include: pH, nitrate, nitrite, ammonia nitrogen, lead, copper, total chlorine, alkalinity, mercury, cyanuric acid, bromine, mercury, carbonate, iron, fluoride, chromium