Groundwater Monitoring Protocol SOP #4: Cleaning and Disinfecting Groundwater Monitoring Equipment, Version 1.1
Raymond K. 2026. Groundwater Monitoring Protocol SOP #4: Cleaning and Disinfecting Groundwater Monitoring Equipment, Version 1.1. National Park Service
Sonoran Desert, Chihuahuan Desert, and Southern Plains Networks Groundwater Monitoring Protocol SOP #4: Cleaning and Disinfecting Groundwater Monitoring Equipment (version 1.1) describes established field and workplace procedures for cleaning and disinfecting equipment used to monitor groundwater levels in wells. Cleaning and disinfection are vital steps in preventing the transmission of contaminants or organisms between locations. In this document, cleaning refers to the removal of residue, sediment, plant matter, or any unwanted type of solid material that has attached to the surface of the equipment. Disinfection refers to the treatment of equipment for the purpose of eliminating microbiological agents. For cleaning of sensors, such as pressure transducers, the manufacturer’s guidelines should be followed.
- Type
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Authors
- Raymond, Kara
- Date of Issue
- 2026
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- CHDN , SODN , SOPN
- Keywords
- cleaning and disinfecting equipment, Groundwater, groundwater protocol, groundwater well, SOP, standard operating procedure, well monitoring
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Water | Hydrology | Groundwater Dynamics