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Streambed Sediment Sampling
Bed sediment sampling, Suwanee Creek, Gwinnett Co, Georgia...
Preparing Water-Quality Sampling Device for Use
A USGS scientist about the collect a water sample with a DH-95 sampler (the white torpedo looking device). After sampling, another scientist takes the bottle of water and pours it into the churn. Having another scientist do this prevents contamination of the sample....
Water-Quality Sampling
Noses Creek at Powder Springs Road, Georgia. Part of the USGS safety protocol is to wear a PFD (personal flotation device) around any surface water. This scientist may not look like he has one on, but he does--it is under his rain coat. This DH-81 sampler is used to sample flood water for suspended-...