Water Quality Monitoring

Data Collection Methods - Alkalinity
Level 1-2
Level 3-4

Procedure
  1. Fill test tube (0289) to 10 ml. line with sample water.

  2. Add one BCG/MR Tablet (T-2311). Cap and shade to dissolve the tablet.

  3. Use the pipet (0352) to add Alkalinity Titration Reagent B (4493) one drop at a time, shaking the tube after each drop. Continue to add drops until the green-blue color changes to pink. Count the number of drops added. Hold the pipet vertically.

  4. Multiply the number of drops used in Step 3 by 5. Record as ppm total alkalinity as calcium carbonate (CaCO(3)).
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