Sheet 1 - Taking and handling samples

Sterilized glass bottles 250 ml, 500 ml (if required 1 litre, 2 litres, 5 litres) containing sodium thiosulphate (0.5 - 5 ml 0.1 m) for dechlorination, if the water contains chlorine. 

Blow lamp or Camping GAZ burner for flaming taps 

Crucible tongs and scoop device for taking samples 

Adhesive labels, notebook, writing implements Taking the sample 

Before taking the sample, check whether the sampling point is suitable. 

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