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Improving water quality for human and livestock consumption on cattle ranches in Lincoln and Socorro Counties New Mexico

Teich-McGoldrick, Stephanie T.; Ilgen, Anastasia G.; Dwyer, Brian P.; Rigali, Mark J.; Stewart, Thomas A.

This report summarizes the assistance provided to Shafer Ranches, Inc., Hightower Ranch, and Western Environmental by Sandia National Laboratories under a Leveraged New Mexico Small Business Assistance grant. The work was conducted between April to November, 2014. Therefore, Sandia National Laboratories has been asked to investigate and develop a water treatment system that would result in reduced cost associated with infrastructure, maintenance, elimination of importing water, and improved cattle health.