Composite soil sampling - EPA
In effect, composite soil sampling should not be considered unless there is a high degree of certainty in the site history and a low likelihood of the existence of contamination. Recommended practice for composite soil sampling The composite soil sampling methodology must be designed to fulfil the sampling objective, site
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