Toolkit
Introduction to the Toolkit
The CEPA Lab Toolkit is a simple, affordable, and effective citizen science tool designed for monitoring wetland water quality. While it may not be as precise as laboratory equipment, it is ideal for continuous, field-based monitoring and for educational purposes—empowering communities to become environmental stewards.
This toolkit measures the following key parameters
The toolkit includes a mix of digital probes and colorimetric test kits, allowing users to visually compare colors with standard charts to estimate chemical concentrations.
What’s Included in the Toolkit?
The standard CEPA Lab Toolkit includes
Digital pH meter
Digital TDS/EC meter
Colorimetric test kits for Ammonia, Nitrate, and Phosphate
Syringe for measurement
Glass test tubes and sample containers
Color charts for comparing test results
Plastic scoops and stirrers for mixing reagents
Additional items you’ll need
Rubber gloves
Clean water for rinsing
A basket with a rope for collecting water samples
A mobile phone with a GPS location app
(Optional) Printed CEPA Lab Data Sheet
Share & Explore Data
Submit your test results and explore wetland data collected by citizen scientists like you.
CEPA Lab Dashboard
The CEPA Lab Dashboard shows water quality data from citizen scientists to explore trends and support wetland conservation.
Submit Your Data
Join our growing network of citizen scientists! If you’ve completed a test using the CEPA Lab Toolkit, you can easily submit your results online.