This document is the third and final in a series of three associated publications addressing surface water sampling programs. The other two are:
- Water quality monitoring program design: A guideline to the development of surface water quality monitoring programs
- Field sampling guidelines: A guideline for field sampling for surface water quality monitoring programs.
The purpose of this publication is to promote a consistent approach for field measurements and sampling techniques. It provides information on how to collect water samples to analyse for different water quality parameters that can be measured in the field and by laboratory analysis.
The information includes how water samples are collected correctly and consistently for field and laboratory analysis, and how to store, preserve and transport samples to enable effective analysis by a testing laboratory.
