Sara Stewart, M.S.
County Extension Agent – Coastal & Marine Resources
Water Quality Testing
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Non-Drinking Water (Water used for irrigation, aquaculture, recreation, etc.)
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Soil, Water, and Forage Testing Laboratory conducts various water tests. The Water Quality Sample Information Form has a complete list of tests available as well as the instructions for submitting water samples directly to the laboratory. Information on analysis procedures and how to interpret results can be found at the Texas Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory. Please note that you must mail your sample and form to the laboratory.
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Drinking Water (Water used for human consumption)
To test drinking water or water for human consumption in any form (drinking, showering, washing dishes, etc), please contact the following services:
Training and Information for Shrimpers
- U.S. Coast Pilot 5 2025 (53rd) Edition- Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
- Compass Deviation Table
- CP5-Corrections
- Light List 2025
- U.S. Dept. of Transportation-U.S.C.G Navigation Rules
- Economic Impacts of the Cameron County Shrimp Industry
Online Resources
- Cameron County Parks Department
- Cameron County Environmental Health (Septic Tanks)
- NOAA Fisheries
- Rio Grande Valley Chapter -Texas Master Naturalist
- South Texas Border Chapter -Texas Master Naturalist
- Texas Sea Grant
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Aquaculture, Fisheries & Pond Management