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Objective of Sampling
3. Glass bottle
Wash the glass bottle for 3 times with the same water to be collected
Gently fill the glass bottle with the sample
Leave an ample sample to facilitate the mixing
Can be use for parameters like: Residual Chlorine, Nitrate, Turbidity, etc.
Never use for parameters like: pH, Aluminum, Silica and others.
6. Screw-cap vial with a hole in the center and TFE-faced silicone septum
Do not wash with sample to be collected
Gently fill the glass bottle with the sample
Fill the vial up to the top, avoid overflowing
Make sure that there are no air bubbles, the sample cap can be used to fill the sample
bottle
Usually be use for parameters like: Benzene, toluene, etc.
Never use for parameters like: Residual Chlorine, pH, odor, alkalinity and others
Sample Volume
Sample volume may differ depending on the laboratory capacity and protocol. It is highly
recommended that before collection, the collector must consult first the laboratory that will conduct the
test for the analytical needs and sample procedures of the collection.
Sample Procedures
a) Samples collected beyond the holding time without proper handling and storage
b) Quantity not sufficient
c) Sample container not in accordance with the recommended sampling bottle
d) Leaking sample
e) Multiple samples without proper labels and identification