Sample Collector's Handbook

It is critical that each sample collector carefully read the sample collection requirements specified in each approved drinking water test method. Sampling location and sampling technique vary and failure to follow the proper procedures may result in re-sampling or violations.

We are pleased to publish this Sample Collector’s Handbook. This handbook will assist public water supplies in implementing the requirements of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s drinking water regulations.

We intend to update the Handbook periodically as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and subsequently the Illinois Pollution Control Board promulgates and the Illinois EPA publishes new and revised drinking water regulations. Each public water supply must be aware of these changes and make any necessary modifications to its sample collection procedures.

• Sample Collector's Handbook
• Cover Page       
• Introduction
• Overview of Monitoring Requirements
• Drinking Water Standards
• Chapter 1 - Public Notification
  Appendix A Tier Classification
• Appendix B Standard Language
• Appendix C Tier 1 Templates
• Appendix D Tier 2 Templates
• Appendix E Tier 3 Templates
• Appendix F Certification-Form
• Chapter 2 - Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
  • Appendix A Satellite Requirements
  • Appendix B Interpreting Mon Data
  • Appendix C Certification Form
  • Appendix D Source and Health Effects
• Chapter 3 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
• Chapter 4 - Lead/Copper Rule
  • PBCU Appendix A Lab Reporting Forms
  • PBCU Appendix B Sample Site Plans
  • PBCU Appendix C Interpret Results
  • PBCU Appendix D Source Water Treat Recommendation
  • PBCU Appendix E OCCT Recommendation
  • OCCT Recommendation
    
  • OCCT Evaluation of Treatment Alternatives
    
  • PBCU Appendix F OCCT Verification Form
  • PBCU Appendix G WQP Compliance
  • PBCU Appendix H Lead PE Program                        
  • PBCU Appendix J Notifying Cust of Test Results
• Chapter 5 - Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs)
• Chapter 6 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals (SOCs)
• Chapter 7 - Inorganic Chemicals (IOCs)
• Chapter 8 - Radionuclide Contaminants (RADs)
• Chapter 9 - Ground Water Rule (GWR)
  • Appendix A TSWM Requirements
  • Appendix B TSWM Requirements Purchase
• Chapter 10 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • Appendix A Laboratory Reporting Forms
  • Appendix B Monthly Reporting Forms
  • Appendix C Compliance Monitoring Plan Submittal
  • Appendix D Operational Evaluation Level Forms
• Chapter 11
• Chapter 12
• Chapter 13 - Engineering Evaluations (Sanitary Surveys)
• Chapter 14 - Operator Certification (OpCert)
  • Appendix A Ownership Form
  • Appendix B Operator App
  • Appendix C
  • Appendix C Operator Training Form
  • Appendix D
  • Appendix D Training Provider
  • Appendix E Contract Requirements
  • Appendix F LOA Request
• Chapter 15 - Boil Orders
  • Appendix A
  • Appendix B
  • Appendix C
• Chapter 16 - Groundwater Quality Standards (GQS)
• Chapter 17 - Right-To-Know (RTK) Legislation
• Chapter 18 - Nitrification Action Plan