Purpose: To ensure that investigation derived wastes generated during ground water sampling are handled and disposed of in a safe, consistent, and environmentally responsible manner.
This SOP addresses non-hazardous wastes typically generated at groundwater sampling sites. (Potential waste generated with sampling may non-hazardous or hazardous. If it is suspected that hazardous wastes may be generated, then a site-specific sampling and analysis plan (SAP) or QAPP (quality assurance project plan) may be developed which will address handling and disposal of generated wastes. (In general, if it is suspected wastes generated are listed or characteristic hazardous wastes then the waste should be handled, tested, and disposed as specified in USEPA regulations.))
Typical waste that maybe generated may include but not be limited to:
1. Filter paper or filter cartridges
2. PPE (such as disposable nitrile gloves).
3. Sample containers, plastic/ glass
4. Disposable bailers or sample tubing.
5. Field kit reagents/ test kits
6. Used acid ampules (plastic)
7. Miscellaneous waste
8. Purge water
Equipment/Materials Needed:
· Appropriate ground water sampling equipment and materials as per SOPs
· Plastic garbage bags |