6.1.2
Field Equipment
Table 6-1. Field Equipment —- Dry Weather Outfall Screening and Sampling
Equipment
Use/Notes
Clipboard
For organization of field sheets and writing surface
Field Sheets
Field sheets for both dry weather inspection and Dry weather sampling
should be available with extras
Chain of Custody Forms
To ensure proper handling of all samples
Pens/Pencils/Permanent Markers
For proper labeling
Nitrile Gloves
To protect the sampler as well as the sample from contamination
Flashlight/headlamp w/batteries
For looking in outfalls or manholes, helpful in early mornings as well
Cooler with Ice
For transporting samples to the laboratory
Digital Camera
For documenting field conditions at time of inspection
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
Reflective vest, Safety glasses and boots at a minimum
GPS Receiver
For taking spatial location data
Water Quality Sonde
If needed, for sampling conductivity, temperature, pH
Water Quality Meter
Hand held meter, if available, for testing for various water quality
parameters such as ammonia, surfactants and chlorine
Test Kits Have extra kits on hand to sample more outfalls than are anticipated to be
screened in a single day
Label Tape For labeling sample containers
Sample Containers
Make sure all sample containers are clean.
Keep extra sample containers on hand at all times.
Make sure there are proper sample containers for what is being sampled
for (i.e., bacteria requires sterile containers).
Pry Bar or Pick
For opening catch basins and manholes when necessary
Sandbags For damming low flows in order to take samples
Small Mallet or Hammer Helping to free stuck manhole and catch basin covers
Utility Knife Multiple uses
Measuring Tape
Measuring distances and depth of flow
Safety Cones
Safety
Hand Sanitizer
Disinfectant/decontaminant
Zip Ties/Duct Tape
For making field repairs
Rubber Boots/Waders
For accessing shallow streams/areas
Sampling Pole/Dipper/Sampling
Cage
For accessing hard to reach outfalls and manholes
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