AGENCY: Department of Environmental Quality. Division of Drinking Water

SERIES: 7657
TITLE: Chemical analysis records
DATES: 1985-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by water system.

DESCRIPTION: This series documents laboratory testing of water samples for chemical or radiologic contaminants. The records are used to determine if contamination exceeds safe levels and if corrective action needs to be taken. Information in the series includes name and number of the water system, name and number of the water sample source, the number of the laboratory testing the sample, the date and time the sample was collected, the description of the sample source, the name of the individual collecting the sample, the name and address where the test results were sent, and a breakdown of the specific types of contaminants found in the sample and the amount of each found.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 15 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

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

APPROVED: 04/2000

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until scanned and quality checked and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 15 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Computer data files: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This disposition is based on the evidentiary value of this information in tracking chemicals in drinking water systems. Previous retention and disposition was 1 year and destroy (01/01/86).

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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