Nitrogen
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Nitrogen or #nitrate contamination of drinking and surface water poses serious health risks, and can result from agricultural runoff in rivers. It is often associated with algal blooms as well. Also see the topic #phosphate.
Questions
Questions can be either frequently asked questions, or "next step" challenges we're looking to solve.
| Title | Author | Updated | Likes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How can nitrogen/nitrates/ammonia be measured? | @warren | almost 6 years ago | 0 | 3 |
| What are ways to monitor algae blooms? | @stevie | over 6 years ago | 0 | 8 |
| How to measure nutrient concetration in hydroponic system? | @Aleksi12358 | over 6 years ago | 1 | 15 |
| Nitrogenous waste sensors for 24/7 monitoring | @winsorje | over 7 years ago | 2 | 1 |
| DIY methods for nitrate detection in food? | @fez | almost 8 years ago | 2 | 2 |
| Quantitative analysis using paper-based kits | @fieldlab | over 8 years ago | 2 | 5 |
Activities
| Purpose | Category | Status | Author | Time | Difficulty | Replications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame testing metal salts | observe | - | @kgradow1 | 3h | medium | 0 replications: Try it » |
| Multi parameter analysis using a DIY Spectrometer | - | - | @Frikkie | - | - | 0 replications: Try it » |
| PureLab：Experiment and Installing Water Filters Record In Banmentun | - | - | @shanlter | - | - | 0 replications: Try it » |
| LaMotte and Earth Force low cost Water Monitoring kit | - | - | @stevie | - | - | 0 replications: Try it » |
| Water Quality Testing At Turkey Creek | - | - | @Delaney | - | - | 0 replications: Try it » |
Activities should include a materials list, costs and a step-by-step guide to construction with photos. Learn what makes a good activity here.