Water testing on Saturday

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Mid Canterbury people interested in the nitrate levels of their drinking water are being encouraged to have it tested for free on Saturday.

Peter Trolove, of the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers, is planning to bring the association’s nitrate spectrometer to the Ashburton Racecourse. The spectrometer gives a quick result while people wait.

Mr Trolove said the testing was free, though people could make a donation which would help the federation continue its water monitoring programme.

He said the anglers’ federation had been monitoring rivers, streams and drains in lowland Canterbury since August last year and was keen to raise awareness of nitrates in freshwater.

People wanting to have their water tested needed to bring samples of a least 100ml, collected in a clean glass or plastic container. Samples should be collected within 24-48 hours of being tested.

Mr Trolove said the results were only a snapshot of the water at the time of collection.

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