http://abcr.com ABC Research provides water safety testing kits for the testing of residential and commercial water supplies. We get a lot of questions about proper water sampling procedures, so we put together this presentation on how to properly sample and prepare your water for testing at our laboratory. If you have any questions about water, ice, or environmental sampling procedures, We'd be happy to help answer your questions! Call us at 1.866.233.5883 or visit our contact page to ask a food testing expert directly! We look forward to hearing from you!

1. ABC Research Laboratories
5 EASY STEPS TO COLLECT &
SUBMIT WATER SAMPLES
Annie Hughes
Business Development Specialist
Office: 352-372-0436
Cell: 352-215-8194
Email: annieh@abcr.com

2. Collect and Submit Water Samples
#1 Call or email ABC Research Labs!
We will ship out your water sampling kit
with everything you need including:
• Water Sampling Bottles, Insulated Cooler, Ice
Packs, Bubble Wrap
• Easy to Follow Directions to Properly Collect Your
Water Samples (see next 2 slides)
• Example of Completed Sample Submission Form
• Blank Sample Submission Form and Ziploc Bag

3. Water Sampling Kit

4. Graphic Overview of Capabilities

5. Water Samples
#2 Freeze the ice packs
When you are ready to ship your water
samples, please pack them with
completely frozen ice packs.
• Water samples must be received at the lab
at a temperature no warmer than 12.4° C
or 54° F

6. Water Samples
#3 Collect the Water Samples
Do this as late in the day as possible as ABC must
receive the samples within 24 hours of the collection
date / time
• Wash hands to prevent cross contamination
• Leave the crystals in the bottle
• Hold the bottle at an angle to collect sample
• Fill the bottle to the 100mL line or above
• Clearly label the bottle with a Sharpie marker

7. Water Samples
#4 Fill Out the Sample Submission Form
Please fill out the shaded portion.
• Check off requested analysis
• Fill in collector’s name and contact information
• Identify each sample and the collection date and
time
• Include the name and contact information for person
to receive the final report
• Place the completed form in a sealed Ziploc bag

8. Sample Submission Form
Check off Requested Analysis
Fill In Collectors Name
and Contact Information
Clearly Label and Identify
your Samples (i.e. Sink A)
Include:
Collection date (i.e. 10/5/12)
Collection Time (i.e. 4:30 PM)
Fill in the Name, address,
and email address of
person to receive report

9. Water Sampling Techniques
# 5 Ship the Samples To ABC
Ship via FedEx or UPS Next Day Delivery
• Place bottles, sample submission form, and frozen
ice packs in the insulated cooler
• Pack bottles securely with bubble wrap so they do
not break during shipment
• Close the cooler and box and seal with tape
• Ship the samples via Next Day Delivery as we must
receive the samples within 24 hours of the collection
date and time

10. Water Samples
Contact ABC Research Laboratories
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Call us at: 352.372.0436 / 866.233.5883
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Email: annieh@abcr.com
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