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Agricultural Water Testing

When testing your agricultural water, it's important to use a clean container and collect samples in a way that represents the overall water quality. There are different methods to test water quality, but the most common ones for agricultural water testing are provided by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). These methods have specific procedures that should be followed to ensure accurate results. One of the most important tests for agricultural water is the test for generic E. coli, which is an indicator for fecal contamination. You should send your samples to a laboratory certified by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and request the USEPA approved methods.

  • Approved USEPA Laboratory methods for E. coli detection in agricultural waters:
Approved USEPA Laboratory methods for E. coli detection in agricultural waters

Collecting water samples for microbial testing