General Observations

The following information should be recorded when conducting the water sampling tests:

1. Name and location of the river, stream, lake or pond that you are testing.
2. Latitude and longitude of the water source location.
3. Date and time of water sampling.
4. Weather conditions at the time and, if appropriate, recent weather conditions (i.e. day after a big rain storm).
5. Condition of the river, stream, lake or pond. For example, does it appear to be polluted with any debris or matter? Are there any fish or plants in the water? Is there a lot of algae growing in it?
6. Color and odor of the water
7. Any other observations that you think are interesting or significant.

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