ASTM D6759-02 - 10.2.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice describes sampling devices and procedures for collecting samples of liquids or sludges, or both, whose upper surface can be accessed by the suitable device. These devices may be used to sample tanks that have an appropriately sized and located sampling port.

1.2 This practice describes and discusses the advantages and limitations of the following commonly used equipment, some of which can be used for both grab and discrete depth sampling: dipper, liquid grab sampler, swing jar sampler, Bacon Bomb, Kemmerer sampler, Discrete Level sampler, liquid profiler, lidded sludge/water sampler, peristaltic pump, and the Syringe sampler.

1.3 This practice provides instructions on the use of these samplers.

1.4 This practice does not address sampling devices for collecting ground water.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D6233-98

Standard Guide for Data Assessment for Environmental Waste Management Activities

D5792-10(2023)

Standard Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Development of Data Quality Objectives

D6323-19

Standard Guide for Laboratory Subsampling of Media Related to Waste Management Activities

D6538-12(2024)

Standard Guide for Sampling Wastewater with Automatic Samplers

D5088-20

Standard Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment Used at Waste Sites

D4840-99(2018)e1

Standard Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures (Includes all amendments and changes 8/22/2018).

D5743-21

Standard Practice for Sampling Single or Multilayered Liquids, with or Without Solids, in Drums or Similar Containers

D6699-24

Standard Practice for Sampling Liquids Using Bailers

D4687-14(2022)

Standard Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling

D5681-23

Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management

D5612-94(1998)

Standard Guide for Quality Planning and Field Implementation of a Water Quality Measurement Program

D5358-93(2024)

Standard Practice for Sampling with a Dipper or Pond Sampler

D5283-18(2025)

Standard Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Quality Assurance and Quality Control Planning and Implementation

D6232-21

Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities

D6051-15(2023)

Standard Guide for Composite Sampling and Field Subsampling for Environmental Waste Management Activities

D6044-21

Standard Guide for Representative Sampling for Management of Waste and Contaminated Media

D5956-21

Standard Guide for Sampling Strategies for Heterogeneous Wastes

D6311-98(2022)

Standard Guide for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Selection and Optimization of Sampling Design