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Sampling Preparation Obtaining Supplies for Sampling
Before the sampling event, the following supplies need to be prepared:
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Sampling bottles, labels, and chain-of-custody forms from the laboratory, including a few extra of each type
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Sampling pole to hold sample bottles and filament strapping tape
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Powder-free disposable nitrile or latex gloves (sold by medical and laboratory suppliers). Do not use powdered gloves as the powder may contain metals that could contaminate metals samples such as zinc
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Foul-weather gear
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Coolers and ice
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A bound field notebook to keep records concerning sampling. Use waterproof ink pens and an additional bounded field notebook to keep sampling related data.
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