Livestock Water Source Quality Testing Checklist

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Source Identification & Documentation

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Details about the water source being tested and its usage.

Water Source Name/Location

Water Source Type

GPS Coordinates (Latitude)

GPS Coordinates (Longitude)

Date of Source Assessment

Description of Surrounding Environment (e.g., agricultural land, proximity to roads)

Land Use in the Watershed

Livestock Type(s) Using Water Source

Initial Assessment & Observation

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Visual inspection of the water source and surrounding environment.

GPS Coordinates of Water Source

Description of Water Source (e.g., well, pond, stream)

Description of Surrounding Area (vegetation, potential contamination sources)

Observable Signs of Contamination (Select all that apply)

Water Level (feet/meters)

Water Appearance

Any other notable observations

Sample Collection

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Proper procedures for collecting representative water samples.

Date of Sample Collection

Time of Sample Collection

Water Source Type

Description of Sampling Location

Sample Volume (mL or L)

Sample Container Type

GPS Coordinates of Sampling Point

Notes on Sampling Procedure (e.g., flushed well before sampling, avoided disturbance)

Laboratory Analysis

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Parameters to be tested and required laboratory procedures.

Water Source Type (for lab instructions)

Parameters to be Tested (Select all that apply)

Sample Volume (mL)

Preservation Method

Lab-Specific Instructions

Chain of Custody Form

Interpretation of Results

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Evaluating lab results and determining potential risks to livestock.

pH Value

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

Nitrate Levels (mg/L)

Nitrite Levels (mg/L)

Ammonia Levels (mg/L)

Water Source Class (Based on Results)

Summary of Findings & Potential Risks

Is water suitable for livestock?

Detailed Explanation of Result Interpretation (If Not Suitable)

Remediation & Management

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Actions to improve water quality, if needed.

Potential Remediation Methods Considered (Check all that apply)

Specify 'Other' Remediation Method (if selected above)

Estimated Cost of Remediation (in local currency)

Estimated Start Date of Remediation Efforts

Estimated Completion Date of Remediation Efforts

Detailed Description of Remediation Actions Taken

Effectiveness of Remediation Efforts (Initial Assessment)

Supporting Documentation (Photos, Invoices, etc.)

Record Keeping & Reporting

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Maintaining records of testing, results, and corrective actions.

Date of Testing

Time of Sample Collection

Water Source Identification (e.g., well ID, pond name)

Notes on Collection Conditions (e.g., weather, proximity to livestock)

Laboratory Report

Summary of Results & Interpretation

Overall Water Quality Risk Level (Based on results)

Corrective Actions Taken (if any)

Date of Next Scheduled Testing

Tester Signature

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