Secchi tube

Secchi tube

Minnesota residents who enroll in the MPCA Citizen Stream Monitoring Program receive a Secchi tube free of charge. Outside of Minnesota, contact the recommended manufacturer.

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You can buy this tool from Water Monitoring Equipment & Supply. The anticipated price range is $21 - $50.

About this tool
Description

The Secchi Tube is used to measure stream water clarity or "transparency."


The Secchi tube is available in 2 standard lengths and measures water clarity up to either 60 cm or 120 cm. However, the MPCA Citizen Stream Monitoring Program Secchi tube is custom made to 100 cm length.
Used by these projects Citizen Stream Monitoring Program
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
(The Secchi tube is appropriate for use by anyone from school-aged children to seniors. It is easy to use, and takes about 10 minutes to take a reading once at your stream monitoring location.)
Training Learning materials are available online.
Size & weight Large: This tool is over 12 inches in at least one dimension.
Between 1lb and 5lb (a small dog weighs about 5lb)
Expected lifetime Should last at least a year
Topics Nature & Outdoors, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial
Tool updated Nov. 8, 2017, 4:17 p.m.