Guidelines for collection and field analysis of water-quality samples from streams in Texas.

Date

1990

Authors

Wells, F.C.
Gibbons, W.J.
Dorsey, M.E.

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Publisher

U.S. Geological Survey.

Abstract

This manual provides standarized guidelines and quality control procedures for the collection and preservation of water quality samples and defines procedures for making field analyses of unstable constituents or properties. Descriptions and procedures are given for several methods of sampling for which a variety of samplers may be used. Sample processing devices such as sample churns and filtration apparatus are discussed along with methods of cleaning. Analyses for unstable constituents or properties are by necessity performed in the field. This manual addresses analytical techniques and quality assurance for: (1) Water temperature; (2) specific conductance; (3) pH; (4) alkalinity; (5) dissolved oxygen; and (6) bacteria.

Description

79 p.

Keywords

water quality, water temperature, water samples, water sampling, bacteria, dissolved oxygen (DO), thermal conductivity

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