a) Round the hour sampling for 24 hours

b) 4-hourly samples for 7 days and 4 times/year

The parameters may be limited during these sampling but should be pertinent to the
source / sampling station.
The analytical data collected as per the above procedure will help to lay proper
emphasis on parameters of relative importance; their ranges, interferences and
frequencies of their occurrence. This is applicable to rivers, lakes, and industrial
effluent outfall.
Sample Containers
It is advantageous to measure the quantity of water in situ by means of sensors,
which are lowered into position, rather than by withdrawing samples. However, it is
not always possible. Water samples are, therefore, collected in suitable containers. A
sample container must satisfy the following requirements: 1.
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4.

It could easily be freed from contamination.

It should not change the relevant water characteristics.
It should have adequate capacity for storing the samples.
It should be resistant to impact and to internal pressure, which is increased by
expansion of water, or by release of dissolved gases at elevated temperature on
storge.
The sample bottle may be made of either glass or plastic usually polyethylene. It
must be capable of being tightly sealed either by stopper or cap. The bottles should
be soaked with 10% HCL for 24 hours and then thoroughly cleaned and rinsed with
distilled water.