Water is the basis of all life on Earth. Treating and managing water in a sustainable and integrated way helps maintain water quantity and quality for a variety of uses, including agriculture. To help farmers produce food for growing populations, scientists are working on new techniques for water reuse and exploring nontraditional irrigation water sources.
Learn more at conservewaterforfood.org
Water Sampling Water Testing
Learn how to sample water at various locations, for later analysis in a lab. Water sampling is commonly done on water used for irrigation.
Learn how to do laboratory testing for E. coli, an indicator species for fecal contamination. Water for irrigation is commonly tested for E. coli and other pathogens.
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