Multimedia Sampling (Chapter 47).ppt

Multimedia Sampling Chapter 47 MULTIMEDIA SAMPLING Introduction Multimedia Samples Analytical Methods Multimedia Sampling Plan Wastewater Air/Soil Gas Groundwater Soil Waste Material INTRODUCTION Review the techniques and procedures available for persons who must be concerned with environmental sampling Reason for sampling - to collect a representative portion for analysis, the results of which will describe the true characteristics of the source being sampled What is a sample? “To define a sample as representative is to say it is similar in every essential characteristic to the population from which it is being taken. It is important that this similarity be preserved until examination of the sample is complete. That is why sampling protocols are developed for the collection, packaging, labeling, preservation, transportation, storage and documentation of environmental samples.” Multimedia sampling is conducted to: Identify contaminants Identify sources Determine extent Prepare Health and Safety Plans Establish threat to public health and environment Evaluate treatment, disposal, and/or remedial options Confirm clean-up Demonstrate compliance DATA USE OBJECTIVES DUOs MULTIMEDIA SAMPLES Categorization: Hazardous – Onsite High Potential or Moderate Potential Concerns Proper health and safety Requires sampling procedures Requires sample shipping procedure Appropriate analytical procedures Environmental - Offsite Types of Samples Grab Samples Composite Samples Areal Vertical Flow Proportional Time Proportional Composite Sampling Strategies Judgmental Subjective Sample based on historical information Generally worst case scenario Random Arbitrary Usually not done on hazardous waste sites Systematic Establish reproducible scheme such as a grid Could be combination with random MULTIMEDIA SAMPLING PLAN Introduction and Background Objectives Sampling Approach and Methods Organization and Responsibilities Quality Assurance/Quality Control Deliverables Introduction and