Multiport sock samplers: A low-cost technology for effective multilevel ground water sampling

Journal Article · · Ground Water

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6592.1999.tb00197.x· OSTI ID:6482997

Jones, I; Lerner, D N; Baines, O P

The importance of obtaining depth-specific ground water samples is now well recognized among practitioners and scientists alike. Many methods and technologies are available for level discrete or depth-specific ground water sampling in consolidated aquifers. All methods have their associated advantages and drawbacks, however. One common disadvantage is that they are expensive. A large number of point discrete ground water samples were required for a UK research project aimed at quantifying natural attenuation processes in ground water contaminated by a former coal carbonization plant. Based on experience from a previous project to develop novel level accurate sampling methodologies for use in existing boreholes, the Ground Water Protection and Restoration Research Unit (GWPRRU) produced and tested a low-cost design multiport sock sampler for ground water monitoring. The sock sampler design allowed the recovery of multiple depth-specific ground water samples from depths of 150 feet (45 m) from individual boreholes in the sandstone aquifer at the field site. Because of their use of inexpensive materials, simple design, installation and use that does not require gravel packs, packers, or grouting, sock samplers were found to be the most cost effective, convenient, and reliable method of obtaining multiple depth-specific ground water samples at the project field site.

• OSTI ID: 6482997
• Journal Information: Ground Water, Journal Name: Ground Water Vol. 19:1; ISSN GRWAAP; ISSN 0017-467X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540220* -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
COST
EQUIPMENT
GROUND WATER
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
POLLUTION
SAMPLERS
SAMPLING
TESTING
WATER
WATER POLLUTION