Abstract

This part of IS0 5667 provides guidance on the design of sampling programmes, sampling techniques and the handling of water samples taken from groundwater for physical, chemical and microbiological assessment. It does not cover sampling related to the day-to-day operational control of groundwater abstractions for potable or other purposes, but is concerned with the general surveillance of groundwater quality. Because of the complexity of groundwater systems, many specific sampling applications will require specialist hydrogeological advice which cannot be detailed in this part of IS0 5667.