ForewordIntroductionScopeTerms and definitionsDesign of sampling programmesSampling equipmentSample collection locationsGeneralService reservoirs (including water towers)Water treatment plantsDisinfection/oxidation plantsDistribution systemGeneralSampling faucetsGeneralSampling faucets at consumers’ premisesDistribution systems within large buildingsPre-collection cleaning, disinfection and flushingGeneralService reservoirs (including water towers)HydrantsFaucetsGeneralContinuous flowing faucetsDip samplingOn-site analysis of samplesFrequency and timing of samplingSample collection and handlingGeneralVolume of samplesPrecautions to minimize contaminationOrder of samplingSampling for particular types of analysisSampling for physical, chemical and radiological analysisSampling for microbiological analysisSampling for biological analysisSampling for virological analysisField measurements and continuous on-line monitoringSample identification and recordsSampling qualityGeneralSampling manualTraining of samplersVerification checking of the collection, handling, temporary storage and transport of samplesIndependent reviewsBibliography