Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Select the most updated techniques and methods in collecting representative samples of groundwater that meets the required needs for your project.
• Examine procedures and steps to follow in planning a successful field groundwater sampling program.
• Apply progressive techniques for monitoring groundwater quality and groundwater levels for long-terms data collection that can be used for Environmental climate change impacted to water resources and drought condition.
• Minimize bias in collecting high quality data for a cost effective project using QA/QC.
• Develop and implement a successful and affordable groundwater sampling program that meets the regulations and requirements recommended by Environmental international organizations in Canada and U.S.

Description
In this training course, the comprehensive approach and cost effective operation of a successful field groundwater monitoring and sampling program to collect representative groundwater samples is discussed.

The workshop will assist individuals involved to understand the design principle, required personnel, equipment needed, field operation and procedures of monitoring and collecting groundwater samples for analysis and saving money for their project.

Course Outline:

• Welcome, Introduction, course Preview, Learning Outcome
• Planning Groundwater Sampling Event
• Groundwater Level Measurement
• Purging and Evacuating Stagnant Water from a Well
• Monitoring Field Parameters
• Groundwater Sampling Procedures
• Sample Collection Procedures
• Equipment Decontamination:
• Sample Handling and Shipment
• Low-flow Purging and Sampling
• Collection of Drinking Water Samples

Who Should Attend
Environmental Consultants • Engineers •Technical Personnel and Technologists responsible for collecting groundwater samples • Project Managers • Regulatory Personnel •Utility companies and Agencies • Building Companies, Real Estates, and Conservation Authorities