Table 4.3 – Container Types for Holding Water Samples

Test Parameter

Container Type (Preservation)

TSS, BOD5, Ammonia Nitrogen, Total Inorganic Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Nitrogen

1 x 2L Plastic Bottle (none)

Total Phosphorus

1 x 180 mL Plastic Bottle (none)

E.coli

1 x 250 mL Sterilized Plastic Bottle (Sodium Thiosulfate)