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