AGENCY: Department of Environmental Quality. Division of Water Quality

SERIES: 16871
TITLE: Water sample analysis records
DATES: 1974-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: These record are of analyses of water sample for chemical, radiological, biological, and pesticide contamination. The information is gathered in the samples is then used as an input document to the data system to form a data base to assist the bureau in setting water quality standards. These records include the water sample number, the date and time the sample was collected, the source of the water sample, the name of the individual collecting the sample, the description of the sampling point, the name and address where the sample was sent for testing, and the results of the tests.

RETENTION

Retain for 1 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 03/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Records Center for 1 year and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

Once this information is input into the data system, there is no further need for it other than to verify that the information was correctly input into the system. According to the staff, input errors are discovered within the first year. Once the information is verified, the paper copies need not be kept.