KGS HydroLab
The Water Quality and Analytical Laboratory conducts analysis of a wide range of water and environmental samples, including surface water, groundwater, and river systems. The laboratory performs measurements across multiple parameters, supporting both routine and trace-level analysis. These activities support research, monitoring programs, and internal projects using established analytical methods.
Water quality testing
Services and Capabilities
Nutrients and Anions
- Ion chromatography (IC) for major anions
- Nutrient analysis (e.g., nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, ammonia) using automated systems
KGS Water Quality Analysis Laboratory scientists and their equipment
Major Cations and Trace Metals Analysis
- Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
- Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Organic Carbon
- Total organic carbon (TOC) and total nitrogen (TN) analysis
Water Chemistry
- pH measurement
- Conductivity
- Alkalinity
The laboratory is equipped with advanced analytical instrumentation, including:
- Ion chromatography (IC) systems: Dionex Integrion HPIC
- ICP-OES and ICP-MS platforms: Agilent 5800 ICP-OES and Agilent 7900 ICP-MS
- SEAL automated nutrient analyzer: Seal AutoAnalyzer 500
- Total organic carbon (TOC) analyzer: Shimadzu TOC-L
- Automated titration systems for alkalinity: Orion Star T940
- High-precision pH and conductivity meters: Orion Pro Star PC215
- ETHOS LEAN microwave digestion system
ICP-MS (Agilent 7900)
SEAL automated nutrient analyzer (Seal AutoAnalyzer 500)
ICP-OES (Agilent 5800)
Contact
For sample submissions, project inquiries, or collaboration opportunities, please contact:
Masi Veisi (masi@ku.edu)
Erin Seybold (erinseybold@ku.edu)
Location
Kansas Geological Survey, 607 Moore Hall
1930 Constant Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66047