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How to Take a Routine Bac-T Sample

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A guide to assist operators in properly taking water samples.

In light of the fact that a water system operator's first priority is to provide safe drinking water to the public that the system is serving, water testing is extremely important. If sampling is done correctly, it will prevent illness or even death. It's also the law. Learn when and where to sample, differences in sampling sites, and the water sampling procedure.

Format: 
Checklist/how-to
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Topic: 
Operations (technical)
Source: 
RCAP
Audience: 
Operator