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).
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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
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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
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Procedures for Shipping Bacteriological Samples (PDF)
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Hydrolab Luminescent Sensor (PDF)
New sensor and procedure
Form Updates
Updates to Volume 2
These updates provided below supercede the corresponding items in Volume 2: Methods for Collecting and Analyzing Biological Assemblage and Habitat Data (RG-416) (June 2007).
Procedure Updates
Chapter 11 (PDF) (April 2012) - Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Provides information on current QA/QC procedures
- Biological Monitoring Fact Sheets (PDF)
Updates activities associated with Aquatic Life Monitoring, Aquatic Life Assessments, Use Attainability Analysis, and Receiving Water Assessments.
