ASTM D4557-85(2002)
Standard Practice for Collecting Benthic Macroinvertebrates with Surber and Related Type Samplers
- Standard No.
- ASTM D4557-85(2002)
- Release Date
- 2002
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Latest
- ASTM D4557-85(2002)
- Scope
- 1.1 This practice covers the procedures for obtaining a sample of macroinvertebrates inhabiting mud, sand, gravel, or rubble substrate. 1.2 The device is restricted to use in shallow streams or shallow areas of rivers, and it depends on a water velocity of not less than 0.05 m/s to wash the sample into a net. 1.3 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. For a specific hazard statement, see 6.8.
ASTM D4557-85(2002) Referenced Document
- ASTM D1129 Standard Terminology Relating to Water
- ASTM D4556 Standard Guide for Selecting Stream-Net Sampling Devices for Collecting Benthic Macroinvertebrates
ASTM D4557-85(2002) history
- 2002 ASTM D4557-85(2002) Standard Practice for Collecting Benthic Macroinvertebrates with Surber and Related Type Samplers
- 1995 ASTM D4557-85(1995) Standard Practice for Collecting Benthic Macroinvertebrates with Surber and Related Type Samplers
