Hanna Instruments Suction Lysimeter for Root-Level Soil Monitoring

Field-ready device for collecting water samples from the root zone to analyze soil nutrients and contamination.

• Collects soil solution directly from the root zone
• Enables analysis of nutrients and contaminants in soil water
• Manual vacuum system for controlled sample collection
• Durable design for field and long-term monitoring
• Supports studies of nutrient movement and soil chemistry
• Multiple sizes available
• Aligned to ecosystems and human impact on soil and water (NGSS: MS-ESS3, HS-ESS2)

The suction lysimeter is designed to collect water samples from within the root zone, allowing students to analyze the movement of nutrients and contaminants through soil. By applying a vacuum, the device draws soil solution into a collection chamber, providing a representative sample of what plant roots experience in real conditions. This makes it a valuable tool for studying topics such as nutrient leaching, soil chemistry, and agricultural runoff. Ideal for field investigations or long-term monitoring projects, the lysimeter helps students connect soil processes to broader environmental systems, reinforcing NGSS concepts related to Earth systems and human impact on natural resources.