Why testing Ammonia is important

Testing ammonia in water is essential for maintaining safe, high-quality water and ensuring reliable performance in water systems. Ammonia occurs naturally from the breakdown of organic matter and can also be introduced during water treatment processes. Levels can vary depending on water type, treatment methods, and pH.

• Low Ammonia: Minimal impact on most water systems, but very low levels may indicate insufficient nutrient availability in aquaculture or ineffective chloramine treatment in drinking water
• High Ammonia: Can harm aquatic life, reduce water quality, and interfere with industrial or laboratory processes. Monitoring ensures safe concentrations for environmental compliance, aquaculture, and food or beverage production.

Regular ammonia testing is important for drinking water, wastewater, aquaculture, industrial water systems, environmental, and laboratory water analysis. Accurate measurements help maintain water safety, protect aquatic life, prevent equipment damage, and ensure regulatory compliance. 

Hanna Instruments provides reliable ammonia test kits, ion-selective electrodes (ISE), and photometers for fast, precise, and repeatable ammonia measurements. Our solutions make ammonia testing simple, accurate, and effective for water quality.