Water quality can be an issue after wildfires such as those in western North Dakota. “When something burns it releases different chemical components,” said Miranda Meehan, livestock environmental stewardship specialist and disaster education coordinator, North Dakota State University. Using water quality testing can ensure that water is safe for livestock. “There may be sediment in those water sources or ash, fire retardants and other things that may be impacting the quality.” Meehan says all water sources are worth testing in order to be proactive about possible quality concerns. Find out more on the NDSU website.
