IN-STREAM WATER QUALITY SAMPLING

In 2016, STRADA collected and analyzed in-stream water quality samples at various locations throughout Alabama.

This assignment included the following:

  • Development of a Sampling and Analysis Plan
  • Development of a Quality Assurance Project Plan
  • Development of a Health and Safety Plan
  • Collection of water samples at depth in open water using a Van Dorn sampler
  • Analysis for field water quality parameters
  • Packaging and transportation of samples, with a proper chain of custody, to an independent laboratory for further analyses
  • Evaluation and reporting of sample results