Water sampling plan

Important – make sure you speak to a teacher or supervisor before you begin.

Comments:

Job brief

Outline the main reason/reasons for undertaking the sampling and testing. What evidence is there to justify the project?

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Types of samples

Will you be taking grab or composite samples? How many containers will you need?

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Location and access

Where is the sampling taking place? Will you need:

·  a 4WD vehicle

·  maps and/or a GPS

·  keys to gates

·  permission to enter property

·  licences?

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Sampling equipment

List all the equipment you will need in order to successfully sample the water. Remember – preparation is essential! You don’t want to have to drive back to pick up equipment you have forgotten.

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Transport needs

How will you get the samples back for analysis safely without breakage?
Remember – the samples must remain at or below 4 °C.

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Types of tests

List the types of things you will be testing for. Think about what you are able to test for on site (such as a workplace) and what must be sent to a laboratory for testing.

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Testing equipment

List the equipment you will need in order to do the tests you outlined above.

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Remember!


Ask your teacher or supervisor to help you complete the requirements.

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