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Education Testkit

Our Education testkit is specifically designed with educators in mind! We’ve curated the experience to help teachers become experts in water testing, giving youth hands-on experiences by the water.

Check out our Educators page to discover our educational framework and to access resources to support your teaching. This includes lessons, connections to provincial curriculums, and more! We’re adding in new resources all the time!

We also offer private training sessions to teach you and your students how to use your kit.

Because of the ongoing supply chain situation, we ask that for big or urgent orders, you reach out to us before making your purchase to ensure we can help you get what you need!

Freshwater Explorer Testkit

We designed our Freshwater explorer testkit for people of all ages.

No previous testing experience required. Our field guides and training videos include step-by-step directions on how to use the different tests, understand the results, and record your observations in our app. This kit is a great way for small organizations and individuals to gather data on their lakes and rivers without breaking the bank.

You can also add on a private training webinarIn it, one of our skilled Water Quality or Education Coordinators will teach you how to use your testkit and how to upload your results to our data platform.

You can also add your own custom design for an additional fee. These should be in a single colour as a simple line graphic. We will create a mockup for your approval!

Bulk discounts will be automatically applied to your cart. 5% off 10 or more. 10% off 20 or more.

Because of the ongoing supply chain situation, we ask that for big or urgent orders, you reach out to us before making your purchase to ensure we can help you get what you need!

Freshwater Tinykit

Our smallest testkit, the Tiny Testkit is designed for young learners with no previous water testing experience and for those wanting an introduction to water testing. Tiny, lightweight and convenient for quick sampling. This kit can be used by 1 to 2 kids at a time. You can also buy a 10 pack here. 

Freshwater Tinykit 10-pack

Are you working with a group of students or volunteers? Our smallest testkit, the Tiny Testkit, is perfect for you!

This kit is great for young learners with no previous water testing experience and for those wanting an introduction to water testing. Since this kit is tiny and lightweight, it can be used anywhere quickly and easily. Each tiny kit can be used by 1 to 2 kids at a time.

Our pack of 10 Tiny Testkits is an affordable option for those working with 10-20 kids or for groups wanting to try water testing for the first time. You can also buy a single kit here.

Freshwater conductivity calibration solution

Your conductivity meter needs to be calibrated before each testing season, and this is what you’ll need to do it! This solution comes with instructions on how to complete your calibration with confidence. Size of the calibration solution pouch is 20ml.

Teststrips

These test strips help you to test the chemical makeup of water. They’re accurate and easy to use! You can use them to measure pH, Alkalinity, Chlorine, and Total Hardness – all important markers of water health.

Read more about why we love these test strips here.

Conductivity meter

Lightweight, easy to use, and accurate… what more could a community scientist ask for? This meter offers accurate conductivity (0 to 3999 us/cm) readings, as well as temperature measurements. It also holds its calibration for a year or more! Learn more below.

Salinity meter

Wondering how salty a body of water is? Use this salinity meter to find out!  

This salinity meter is easy to use and is extremely accurate. Regular maintenance and calibration required. 

Bulk discount: Order 5 and get 5% off!

Transparency turbidity tube with Secchi disk

This turbidity can be used to measure turbidity, otherwise known as water clarity. Comes with an 18″ Tube (45cm), a 14-240 NTU measurement sticker on the side and a secchi disk inside the tube.

Bulk discounts available. You can get 5% off 5 or more, or 10% off 10 or more.

Chloride test strips – 10 pack

Chloride is found in nearly all natural waters and affects human taste above 250 mg/L. High levels inhibit plant growth, and many industrial processes need to limit chloride concentration. Contains 10 tests.

  • These test strips help you to test the chloride content of water. They’re accurate and easy to use!
  • A great way to obtain quick, quantitative answers in the field or in the lab

Water Rangers ball cap

Our new Water Rangers ball cap is stylish, comfortable, and classic!

This navy blue ball cap is a classic, one size fits all style with our recognizable logo on the front! Whether you are water testing, volunteering for us, or showing your support for community water monitoring, this hat is for you.

Made with sustainable organic cotton. Organic cotton is grown using methods that promote a more balanced ecosystem having a positive impact on the local environment and the people involved in its farming. Organic production systems support soil health, reduce the use of harmful pesticides and fertilizers, and typically uses less water.

Freshwater Testkit field notepad

Updated for 2023 with our “qualitative questions”!

Worried about getting your phone wet, or want to load your data using a computer? This field notepad is a great way to record your data before uploading it into our app! Each sheet provides you with space to fill in all necessary data as well as any supplemental observations you’ve made while out in the field.

Reusable ice pack

Use this reusable ice pack in conjunction with our Sample Transport Cooler Bag – or whatever you need to keep cool!

  • Reusable, leakproof refrigerant gel stays colder than ice
  • Freeze before use
  • Dependable, durable and reusable. Thick 4 mil poly
  • FDA compliant
  • 8 oz

Sample jar with cap

  • Unbreakable, lightweight, leakproof
  • Wide mouth for easy filling
  • Corrosion-resistant HDPE
  • FDA compliant
  • Caps included