Equipment Directory
Below are all the equipment items that may be needed for each monitoring type offered through Texas Stream Team. Use the filter icon on the left-hand side of the page to filter through the types of trainings (Standard Core, Probe Core, Bacteria, Optical Brightener, Advanced, or Riparian Evaluation) and the phase of monitoring:
- Getting Started: Equipment needed to begin monitoring for a specific training. Applies to all trainings.
- Keep It Stocked: Supplies that will be consumed and will therefore need to be purchased on a regular basis. Applies to all trainings except Riparian Evaluation.
- Maintain Your Kit: Supplies that are located in the monitoring kit and that may need to be purchased in the event any items are lost or damaged. Applies to Standard Core, Probe Core, and Advanced.
Please note that some items are noted as “Flexible” whereas others are noted as “Required”. If an item is noted as “Required”, the item must be purchased exactly as stated with the same concentration and brand. If the item is noted as “Flexible”, any equivalent brand or model may be used.
Filter Panel
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Standard Core
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Advanced
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Probe Core
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E. Coli
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Optical Brightener
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Riparian
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Standard Core
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Probe core
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E. Coli
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Optical Brightener
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Advanced
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Riparian Evaluation
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Standard Core
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Advanced
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Probe Core
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E.coli
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Optical Brightener
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Standard Core
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Probe Core
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Advanced
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Amazon
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Carolina
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Cole-Parmer
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Dabos
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Fischer SCientific
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Forestry Suppliers
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Global Test Supply
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Hach
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Hanna Instruments
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H-E-B
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LaMotte
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Lowe's
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Micrology Labs
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Nasco
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Test Equipment Depot
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TEquipment
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Western Ranch Supply
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Weber Scientific
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Alkaline Potassium Iodide Azide
Quantity: 1
Vendor: LaMotte
Item: 7166-G
Backup Vendor: Fisher Scientific
Item: 7166G
Cost: $16-20
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Aluminum Meter Stick
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Lowes
Item: 782535
Cost: $6-10
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: For Streamflow measurements in Advanced.
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Black Whirl-Pak Bags
Quantity: 500
Vendor: Forestry Suppliers
Item: 79239
Backup Vendor: Millipore Sigma
Item: WPB01472WA
Cost: $120-135
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Coliscan EasyGel
Quantity: 10
Vendor: Micrology
Item: 25001
Cost: $40-50
Specifications: Required
Notes: Only need to purchase through Weber or Micrology
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Coliscan EasyGel & Petri Dishes
Quantity: 50
Vendor: Weber Scientific
Item: 3093-45
Cost: $130-150
Specifications: Required
Notes: Only need to purchase through Weber or Micrology
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Conductivity Standard, 12880 µS, 0.5 L
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Hanna Instruments
Item: HI7030/1L
Backup Vendor: Cole-Parmer
Item: EW-00606-10
Cost: $18-26
Specifications: Flexible
Notes:
- Only needed if monitoring freshwater
- Select the conductivity standard closest to the value observed at your site
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Conductivity Standard, 1413 µS, 1 L
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Hanna Instruments
Item: HI7031/1L
Backup Vendor: Cole-Parmer
Item: EW-00653-18
Cost: $18-26
Specifications: Flexible
Notes:
- Only needed if monitoring freshwater
- Select the conductivity standard closest to the value observed at your site.
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Conductivity Standard, 84 µS, 0.5 L
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Hanna Instruments
Item: HI7033/1L
Backup Vendor: Cole-Parmer
Item: EW-00653-16
Cost: $18-26
Specifications: Flexible
Notes:
- Only needed if monitoring freshwater
- Select the conductivity standard closest to the value observed at your site.
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Digital Still Air Incubator
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Western Ranch Supply
Item: MLR9200
Backup Vendor: Amazon
Cost: $55-85
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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ExStik® II Dissolved Oxygen Meter
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Test Equipment Depot
Item: D0600
Backup Vendor: Extech Online
Item: DO600
Cost: $285-315
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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ExStik® II pH/Conductivity Meter
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Tequipment
Item: EC500
Backup Vendor: Extech Online
Item: EC500
Cost: $200-220
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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ExStik® Replacement Dissolved Oxygen Module
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Amazon
Item: D0605
Backup Vendor: Extech Online
Item: DO605
Cost: $175-195
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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ExStik® Replacement pH/Conductivity Module
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Amazon
Item: EC505
Backup Vendor: Extech Online
Item: EC505
Cost: $80-100
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Extension Pole
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Forestry Suppliers
Item: 53932
Cost: $115-155
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: Only need a plastic Bucket or extension pole
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Glass Sample Bottles, 60 mL
Quantity: 1
Vendor: LaMotte
Item: 0688-DO
Backup Vendor: Pollard Water
Item: L0688DO
Cost: $7-9
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Graduated Sterile Pipettes, 5 mL
Quantity: 100
Vendor: Amazon
Backup Vendor: Grainger Industrial
Item: 137135
Cost: $25-50
Specifications: Flexible
Notes:
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Insta-Test Analytic Phosphate Test Strips
Quantity: 1 tube of 25
Vendor: LaMotte
Item: 3021-G-ENV
Backup Vendor: Fisher Scientific
Item: 3021GENV
Cost: $26-34
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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LiCB CR2032 Batteries
Quantity: 20
Vendor: Amazon
Cost: $6-11
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: For gray conductivity meters and ExStik meters
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Manganous Sulfate Solution
Quantity: 1
Vendor: LaMotte
Item: 4167-G
Backup Vendor: Fisher Scientific
Item: 4167G
Cost: $13-16
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Membrane Kit for ExStik® DO Meter (5pk w/ 1 Filling Solution)
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Test Equipment Depot
Item: DO603
Backup Vendor: Extech Online
Item: DO603
Cost: $75-100
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Monofilament Line
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Amazon
Cost: $5-10
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: Only need monofilament line or rope
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Nitrate #1 Tablets
Quantity: 1 box of 50
Vendor: LaMotte
Item: 2799A-H
Backup Vendor: Global Test Supply
Item: 2799A-H
Cost: $17-21
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Nitrate #2 CTA Tablets
Quantity: 1 box of 50
Vendor: LaMotte
Item: NN-3703A-H
Backup Vendor: Nelson & Pade
Item: EWQLNN3703A-H
Cost: $17-21
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Octa Slide 2 Viewer
Quantity: 1
Vendor: LaMotte
Item: 1101
Backup Vendor: Best Aquatic
Item: 110101
Cost: $17-25
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Petri Dishes
Quantity: 10
Vendor: Micrology
Item: RPD10
Cost: $6-10
Specifications: Required
Notes: Only need to purchase through Weber or Micrology
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pH Buffer, 10.00, 0.5 L
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Global Test Supply
Item: 3773-L
Backup Vendor: Cole-Parmer
Item: EW-00654-08
Cost: $18-26
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: Select the pH buffer closest to the value observed at your site.
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pH Buffer, 4.00, 0.5 L
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Global Test Supply
Item: 3771-L
Backup Vendor: Cole-Parmer
Item: EW-05942-21
Cost: $18-26
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: Select the pH buffer closest to the value observed at your site.
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pH Buffer, 7.00, 0.5 L
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Global Test Supply
Item: 3772-L
Backup Vendor: Cole-Parmer
Item: EW-00654-04
Cost: $18-26
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: Select the pH buffer closest to the value observed at your site.
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Probe Kit (ExStik® II DO/pH/Conductivity)
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Amazon
Item: DO610
Backup Vendor: Extech Online
Item: DO610
Cost: $450-520
Specifications: Required
Notes: Vendor discontinuing kit
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Recycled Plastic Bottle
Specifications: Flexible
Notes:
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Refractometer
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Amazon
Item: STX-3
Cost: $150-170
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: Only needed if monitoring freshwater
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Sodium Thiosulfate
Quantity: 1
Vendor: LaMotte
Item: 4169-H
Backup Vendor: Global Test Supply
Item: 4169-H
Cost: $12-14
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Sulfuric Acid
Quantity: 1
Vendor: LaMotte
Item: 6141WT-G
Backup Vendor: Global Test Supply
Item: 6141WT-G
Cost: $11-13
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Tape Measure
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Nasco Education
Item: SB33643
Cost: $6-10
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: For Streamflow measurements in Advanced
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Thermometer, Armored, Centigrade
Quantity: 1
Vendor: LaMotte
Item: 1066
Backup Vendor: Fisher Scientific
Item: 1066
Cost: $30-40
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Transparency Tube 60 cm
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Fisher Scientific
Item: S38986
Cost: $40-60
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: Only needed if monitoring fast flowing or shallow waters.
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Transparency Tube, 120 cm
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Dabos
Item: 00001-36835
Cost: $60-80
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: Only needed if monitoring fast flowing or shallow waters.
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Whirl-Pak Bags
Quantity: 500
Vendor: Amazon
Item: B01364WA
Backup Vendor: Grainger Industrial
Item: B01364
Cost: $135-165
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Whirl-Pak Bags w/ Standard Thio
Quantity: 100
Vendor: Amazon
Item: B01402WA
Backup Vendor: Fisher Scientific
Item: B01402
Cost: $75-115
Specifications: Required
Notes: Only needed if monitoring downstream of a wastewater treatment plant.
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Wide Range Indicator Solution
Quantity: 1
Vendor: LaMotte
Item: 2218-G
Backup Vendor: Global Test Supply
Item: 2218-G
Cost: $10-12
Specifications: Required
Notes:
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Wiffle Ball
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Amazon
Cost: $5-9
Specifications: Flexible
Notes: For Streamflow measurements in Advanced.
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Your Remarkable Riparian Book
Quantity: 1
Vendor: Nueces River Authority-Sold through TST Store
Cost: See online store
Specifications: Required
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