The effects of ground water sampling devices on water quality: A literature review

Journal Article · · Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6592.1994.tb00108.x· OSTI ID:7274062

Parker, L V

This paper reviews both field and laboratory studies that tested or compared the ability of various types of sampling devices to deliver representative ground water samples. Several types of grab samplers, positive displacement devices, and suction-lift devices were evaluated. Gas-lift and inertial-lift pumps were also evaluated. This study found that most of these devices can, under certain circumstances, alter the chemistry of ground water samples. Gas-lift pumps, older types of submersible centrifugal pumps, and suction-lift devices are not recommended when sampling for sensitive constituents such as volatile organics and inorganics, or inorganics that are subject to oxidation/precipitation reactions. In general, of the devices reviewed in this paper, bladder pumps gave the best recovery of sensitive constituents. However, better performance could be achieved for several devices if improved operational guidelines were developed by additional testing, especially at lower flow rates. Clearly, further research is warranted. Future studies should focus on pumping rate, flow control mechanisms, and dedication or decontamination of sampling devices.

• OSTI ID: 7274062
• Journal Information: Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation; (United States), Journal Name: Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation; (United States) Vol. 14:2; ISSN 1069-3629; ISSN GWMREV
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540220* -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
CONTAMINATION
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
EQUIPMENT
GROUND WATER
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
INORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
SAMPLERS
SAMPLING
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
WATER
WATER QUALITY