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Salinity Note 4: How do I Test Water Salinity?
A pocket-size salinity meter is accurate enough to determine the salinity of water for most farm purposes. Alternatively, a sample can be sent to a laboratory for testing and analysis if the water will be used for household purposes or livestock. Note that although a water salinity test is easy, testing a soil sample is a more reliable
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