Livestock producers are encouraged to take advantage of free on site water testing services across the state. Water samples this spring have been across the board in quality with several samples showing salt levels too high for livestock consumption. Robin Salverson SDSU Extension cow/calf field specialist said why it is good to check water quality.
Salverson talks about water that can be affected by the drought and why it’s important to test.
She said the need for water testing is evident now but it is also highly recommended when moisture levels are good.
SDSU Extension Regional Centers where testing is available:
Aberdeen Regional Center: 605-626-2870
Lemmon Regional Center: 605-374-4177
Mitchell Regional Center: 605-995-7378
Pierre Regional Center: 605-773-8120
Sioux Falls Regional Center: 605-782-3290
Watertown Regional Center: 605-882-5140
West River Research and Extension (Rapid City): 605-394-1722
Winner Regional Center: 605-842-1267
County offices where testing is available in 2026:
Aurora County: Brandi Shroyer, 605-942-7754
Bennett County: Mary Kay Sell, 605-685-6972
Brookings County: Julie Walker, 605-688-5458
Butte/Lawrence Counties: Cindy Riley, 605-892-3371
Campbell County: Robin Salverson, 605-374-4177
Clay County: Rali Sykes, 605-677-7111
Corson County: Robin Salverson, 605-374-4177
Charles Mix County: Jo Cee Feddersen, 605-487-7666
Dewey County: Rita Long, 605-865-3652
Edmunds County: Morgan Weisser, 605-426-6971
Fall River County: Erin McGlumphy/Chrissy Porter, 605-745-5133
Gregory County: Sean Kelly, 605-842-1267
Haakon County: Paige Hamill, 605-859-2840
Hamlin County: Krista Haug, 605-783-3656
Hanson County: Penny Speich, 605-239-4542
Harding County: Robin Salverson, 605-375-3412
Jones County: Naomi Lolley, 605-669-7101
Kingsbury County: Kathy DeDeyne, 605-854-3851
Lake County: Jen Hayford/Kim Mathieu, 605-256-7603
McCook County: Stacy Sieverding, 605-425-2242
McPherson County: Jackie Rau, 605-439-3331
Miner County: Cheryl Moore/Jillian Calmus, 605-772-4661
Moody County: Whitney Sams, 605-997-2469
Roberts County: Dustie Richards, 605-698-7627
Spink County: Michelle Schmitt, 605-472-5006
Tripp County: Sean Kelly, 605-842-1267
Walworth County: Hannah Schochenmaier, 605-649-1185
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