Aug 11, 2021
How to Collect Water Samples - Poster Set
Collecting valid water samples for water quality testing can be challenging under field conditions or in humanitarian settings.
This six poster set illustrates how to collect water samples from different water collection points.
- Basic sampling instructions
- Sampling a hand pump
- Sampling a transport or storage container
- Sampling a reservoir tank or open well
- Sampling a tap or tap stand
- Sampling a surface water source
After viewing this resource you will be able to identify how to correctly collect water samples from five different water sources.
Link to resources in the CAWST Drinking Water Quality Testing Collection.
This project is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
Aug 11, 2021
How to Collect Water Samples - Poster Set
Collecting valid water samples for water quality testing can be challenging under field conditions or in humanitarian settings.
This six poster set illustrates how to collect water samples from different water collection points.
- Basic sampling instructions
- Sampling a hand pump
- Sampling a transport or storage container
- Sampling a reservoir tank or open well
- Sampling a tap or tap stand
- Sampling a surface water source
After viewing this resource you will be able to identify how to correctly collect water samples from five different water sources.
Link to resources in the CAWST Drinking Water Quality Testing Collection.
This project is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
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This project is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
