Updates to the Procedures for Surface Water Quality Monitoring
The SWQM Procedures Manual describes methods for collecting and analyzing biological community and habitat data and physical and chemical monitoring methods for water, sediment, and tissue. The Procedures Manual was most recently published in 2008 (Volume 1) and 2007 (Volume 2).
The process for making interim changes to the manuals is outlined in the Procedures for Making Interim Changes to the SWQM Procedures Manuals.
Updates to Volume 1
The updates provided below supercede the corresponding items in Volume 1: Physical and Chemical Monitoring Methods for Water, Sediment, and Tissue (RG-415) (October 2008).
Some of the links below are to PDF files. (Help with PDF.)
Summary of Changes
- Interim Changes Summary Table (PDF)
This table provides a summary of major and minor changes to the SWQM Procedures Manual, Vol. 1.
Chapter Updates
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Chapter 4 (PDF) - Collecting and Analyzing Bacteriological Samples
Updates Chapter 4 -
Chapter 5 (PDF) - Collecting Water Samples
New table replaces Metals-in-Water "Sampling Equipment" section. Also modifies text about Metals-in-Water QC requirements. -
Chapter 7 (PDF) - Collecting Tissue Samples
Updates Chapter 7
Procedure Updates
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Procedures for Shipping Bacteriological Samples (PDF)
This change applies to TCEQ SWQM staff only. -
Hydrolab Luminescent Sensor (PDF)
New sensor and procedure
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