Chapter A4. Collection of Water Samples

Edited by Wilde, Franceska D.

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The National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data (National Field Manual) describes protocols and provides guidelines for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) personnel who collect data that are used to assess the quality of the Nation‘s surface-water and ground-water resources. This chapter addresses preparations and appropriate methods for the collection of surface-water, groundwater, and associated quality-control samples. Among the topics covered are considerations and procedures to prevent sample contamination; establishing site files; instructions for collecting depth-integrated isokinetic and nonisokinetic samples at flowing- and still-water sites; and guidelines for collecting formation water from wells having various types of construction and hydraulic and aquifer characteristics.

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Edited by Wilde, Franceska D.

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Geological Survey (U.S.)

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Version 2.0, Revised Sep 2006

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National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data. U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, Book 9

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231 p.

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Geological Survey (U.S.)

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Techniques of Water-Resource Investigation

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TWRI

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09-A4

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Chapter A4. Collection of Water Samples; 1999; TWRI; 09-A4; National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data. U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, Book 9; Edited by Wilde, Franceska D.