Water Sample Information Form

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[Narrator] Irrigation water can come from streams, ponds, ditches, or treatment plants. This water could be contaminated because it comes into contact with animals, people, and soil. That’s why we need to collect and test the water for microbes that could contaminate it. For example, if E. coli is present, we have an idea that the water might have come into contact with feces, and it could cause serious infections. Scientists around the country use the same procedures to collect and analyze water, wherever it is collected. They take multiple samples from each site, and use multiple measurements for accuracy. That’s one way we know the results can be trusted. In this lab, we’ll follow the same techniques scientists use to ensure proper sampling and testing of water: 1. At the collection site, we’ll make observations, and document what we see. Note any animals that you see, the kinds of plants in the area, and the stability of the pond or streambank. Record the day’s weather. I