Preparing to Sample

Learn more about sampling

The videos and documents below provide guidance for what needs to be completed when preparing to conduct lead sampling. These tools can also provide assistance with completing the Sample Plan Template.

Plan Development

Walk Through

Preparing for Sampling Collection

Water Stagnation

Pre-Stagnation Flushing

Drinking Water Outlet Inventory

Types of Water Outlets

Sampling Order

Proper Labeling

Documents

Sampling Plan Attachments:

  1. List of Schools
  2. Plumbing Profile
  3. Water Outlet Inventory
  4. Filter Inventory
  5. Flushing Log
  6. Pre-Sampling Water Use Certification
  7. Flush Tag
  8. Sampling Toolkit

Additional Documents:

Sampling Event Checklist

Water Outlet Inventory

EPA Water Cooler Recall List

How to Document Recalled Water Coolers

School Wide Flushing

Announcement Letter: Template

Results Letter: Template

Completed School Package Example