Well Water Testing

Monitoring water wells regularly is important, especially in arid and semi-arid regions like New Mexico. Learn about measuring depth of water in wells, collecting water samples to send off for laboratory testing, and keeping these records over time. Testing water quality and quantity can help agricultural producers and homeowners make informed decisions about their wells and underlying aquifers.

For more information about well monitoring and laboratories that provide water testing:

• New Mexico Environment Department
  
• NMSU Cooperative Extension county offices
  
• New Mexico Soil & Water Conservation Districts
• NMSU Extension Publications (water category)

Testing the age of well water provides important information to farmers, ranchers, and others dependent on well water to make informed decisions about their wells and underlying aquifers. Learn about age testing well water by measuring tritium and carbon 14.

For more information about natural and modern tritium levels in our region, consult:

• Groundwater Resources of Union County, New Mexico