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Guidelines and techniques for obtaining water samples that accurately represent the water chemistry of an aquifer

January 1, 1982

Obtaining ground-water samples that accurately represent the water chemistry of an aquifer is a complex task. Before a ground-water sampling program can be started, an understanding of the kind of chemical data needed and the potential changes in water chemistry resulting from various drilling, well-completion, and sampling techniques is needed. This report provides a basis for such an evaluation and permits a choice of techniques that will result in obtaining the best possible data for the time and money allocated.

Publication Year 1982
Title Guidelines and techniques for obtaining water samples that accurately represent the water chemistry of an aquifer
DOI 10.3133/ofr821024
Authors Hans C. Claassen
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 82-1024
Index ID ofr821024
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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