CSI operates a state-certified laboratory that analyzes stream, lake, and drinking water for key quality parameters—producing regulatory-grade data that informs water resource protection while also serving the testing needs of local residents, businesses, and organizations.

We partner with volunteers across Central New York to collect stream and lake samples for analysis at our certified Ithaca lab, generating critical data to guide sustainable water management while engaging communities as informed stewards of their shared water resources.

Water Quality Database

CSI operates a state-certified laboratory that analyzes stream, lake, and drinking water for key quality parameters—producing regulatory-grade data that informs water resource protection while also serving the testing needs of local residents, businesses, and organizations.