Laboratory Manual for the Examination of Water, Waste Water and Soil

This laboratory manual provides descriptions of simple chemical, microbiological and soil science techniques that can easily be carried out in technical laboratories. Special emphasis is placed on irrigation aspects and environmental protection. Since test results are strongly influenced by the sampling method, the authors cover above all aspects of sample preparation, from organization of sampling programs to the sampling techniques themselves. The interpretation of results, including data documentation, is also dealt with in depth. Finally methods of laboratory quality control and questions of laboratory safety are considered. The manual is intended for use in training courses and in further education as well as for personnel involved in development aid schemes. The descriptions are comprehensive enough to be used without specialised literature.