POND & LAKE WATER TESTING
Clear, science-led water testing and diagnostics
Algae blooms, weeds, odors, and murky water are symptoms. SEPRO’s Water Diagnostics laboratory identifies the hidden causes and delivers fast lab results with clear treatment recommendations, so you can act quickly and confidently.
WATER HEALTH
Choose a lab diagnostic bundle, collect your sample, and receive a clear report with expert recommendations for your pond, lake, or freshwater body.
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WHY DIAGNOSTICS MATTER
Effective action depends on understanding the drivers behind observed water conditions.
Identify nutrient drivers behind algae and recurring issues.
Support smarter prescriptions and treatment timing.
Track progress with measurable before-and-after comparisons.
Strengthen documentation for stakeholders, regulatory and permitting compliance, and reporting.
Establish baseline water quality conditions
Mitigate negative impact to aquatic life (i.e., understand fish kills).
OUR LAB TESTING SERVICES
40+ water quality assessments with rapid turnaround
The SEPRO Research and Technology laboratory provides fast, accurate, and reliable analysis of aquatic plants, algae, water, and sediments.
Water Quality & Sediment Testing
Best for: Understanding nutrients, water chemistry, and key health indicators
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Aquatic Organism and Toxin Identification
Best for: Identifying, quantifying, and testing for living organisms like harmful algal blooms
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Plant and Algae Response Testing
Best for: Genetic, efficacy, and treatment response testing for plants and algae
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Treatment Concentration Monitoring
Best for: Monitoring treatment programs and regulatory compliance
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HOW TO SUBMIT
Four steps from field to findings
SEPRO’s lab services provide the right data to reduce uncertainty and improve outcomes, helping move beyond guesswork and one-size-fits-all approaches. Diagnostics deliver the clarity and confidence needed to make informed decisions with credible results. When assessment is done right, prescriptions become more targeted and implementation becomes more effective.
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Order sample collection kits
From your account, have sample kits shipped to your location
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Collect sample
Follow chain of custody protocol
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Ship to our lab
SEPRO Research & Technology Campus
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Receive results
Via SEPRO Portal (or email)
Cooperators shipping plant samples to the SEPRO aquatic laboratory in North Carolina MUST include a copy of the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) permit with their shipment. To comply, SePRO will be unable to accept packages containing plants that are not accompanied by this permit.
Please download and print this permit by clicking the button below and enclosing it in your package.
If you have problems opening the attachment, please contact your Aquatic Specialist or the laboratory and we will fax you the permit. Thank you for your cooperation.
DOWNLOAD & PRINT PERMIT (489KB)
Please download and print this permit by clicking the button below and enclosing it in your package.
If you have problems opening the attachment, please contact your Aquatic Specialist or the laboratory and we will fax you the permit. Thank you for your cooperation.
THE SEPRO DIFFERENCE
Many labs can generate data.
SEPRO’s lab delivers decisions.
SEPRO’s lab delivers decisions.
SEPRO’s lab takes a science-led, comprehensive approach that combines fast, accurate diagnostics with expert support. By integrating satellite and remote monitoring insight, SEPRO elevates diagnostics beyond raw outputs, delivering treatment recommendations that drive meaningful outcomes.
Fast, Accurate, Reliable
Science-led lab diagnostics delivered within 72 hours of receipt for most tests. Actionable treatment decisions supported by validated, reliable analysis.
Expert Support
Expert guidance that turns diagnostic results into clear direction, helping translate science into practical next steps and informed action.
Satellite & Remote Monitoring
Integrated with AIM™ to add continuous insight alongside point-in-time laboratory results for a complete picture.
Digital Integration
A connected approach that provides access through a single online platform and delivers water insight more efficiently for quicker and and more accurate decision-making.
