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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

2.PROGRAM PURPOSE

2.1 Designated water uses

2.2 Monitoring classifications

2.2.1 Compliance monitoring

2.2.2 Trend monitoring

2.2.3 Impact assessment monitoring

2.2.4 Survey monitoring (inventory)

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Design of the QA/QC program

3.2 Description of common QA/QC techniques

3.2.1 Blanks

3.2.2 Spiked samples

3.2.3 Reference samples

3.2.4 Replicate samples

4. RECOMMENDED STEPS FOR PROGRAM DESIGN

4.1 Define Program Objectives

4.2 Address Immediate Considerations

4.2.1 Statistical requirements

4.2.2 Budget constraints

4.2.3 Personnel requirements

4.3 Conduct Preparatory Field Inspection (Reconnaissance Survey)

4.4 Identify The Variables Of Concern

4.4.1 Water chemistry

4.4.2 Sediment analyses

4.4.3 Biological indicators

4.4.4 Use of surrogate variables

4.5 Locate Sample Sites

4.5.1 Macrolocation

4.5.2 Microlocation

4.6 Develop The Sample Frequency Regim

4.6.1 Manual sampling (moderate frequency)

4.6.2 Automated sampling (high frequency)

4.7 Conduct Pilot Study (full sample run and analysis of data)

Sources of Information Related to Design Manual

APPENDIX A. Framework Form For Designing A Water Quality Sampling Program In British Columbia

APPENDIX B. Hypothetical Design For An Impact Assessment Monitoring Program

APPENDIX C. Hypothetical Design For A Compliance Monitoring Program

APPENDIX D. Hypothetical Design For A Trend Monitoring Program

APPENDIX E. Potential Effects On Water Quality Of Common Waste Discharges And Land Use Activities In B.C.

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