ASTM D3977-97(2013)e1
Standard Test Methods for Determining Sediment Concentration in Water Samples

Standard No.

ASTM D3977-97(2013)e1

Release Date

1997

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3977-97(2019)

Latest

ASTM D3977-97(2019)

Scope

4.1 Suspended-sediment samples contain particles with a wide variety of physical characteristics. By presenting alternate approaches, these test methods allow latitude in selecting analysis methods that work best with the particular samples under study.

4.2 Sediment-concentration data are used for many purposes that include: (1) computing suspended-sediment discharges of streams or sediment yields of watersheds, (2) scheduling treatments of industrial and domestic water supplies, and (3) estimating discharges of pesticides, plant nutrients, and heavy metals transported on surfaces or inside sediment particles.

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of sediment concentrations in water and wastewater samples collected from lakes, reservoirs, ponds, streams, and other water bodies. In lakes and other quiescent-water bodies, concentrations of sediment in samples are nearly equal to concentrations at sampling points; in most instances, sample concentrations are not strongly influenced by collection techniques. In rivers and other flowing-water bodies, concentrations of sediment in samples depend upon the manner in which the samples are collected. Concentrations in isokinetically-collected samples can be multiplied by water discharges to obtain sediment discharges in the vicinity of the sampling points.

1.2 The procedures given in these test methods are used by the Agricultural Research Service, Geological Survey, National Resources Conservation Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and other agencies responsible for studying water bodies. These test methods are adapted from a laboratory-procedure manual² and a quality-assurance plan.³

1.3 These test methods include:

	Sections
Test Method A—Evaporation	8 to 13
Test Method B—Filtration	14 to 19
Test Method C—Wet-sieving-filtration	20 to 25

1.4 Test Method A can be used only on sediments that settle within the allotted storage time of the samples which usually ranges from a few days to a few weeks. A correction factor must be applied if dissolved-solids concentration exceeds about 108201;% of the sediment concentration.

1.5 Test Method B can be used only on samples containing sand concentrations less than about 108201;000 ppm and clay concentrations less than about 200 ppm. The sediment need not be settleabl......

ASTM D3977-97(2013)e1 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1129 Standard Terminology Relating to Water*， 1999-04-20 Update
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water*， 1999-04-20 Update
• ASTM D1888 Methods of Test for Particulate and Dissolved Matter in Water
• ASTM D1889 Standard Test Method for Turbidity of Water*， 2000-01-01 Update
• ASTM D2777 Standard Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Methods of Committee D-19 on Water*， 1998-04-20 Update
• ASTM D4410 Terminology for Fluvial Sediment*， 1998-04-20 Update
• ASTM D4411 Standard Guide for Sampling Fluvial Sediment in Motion*， 1998-04-20 Update
• ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes

ASTM D3977-97(2013)e1 history

• 2019 ASTM D3977-97(2019) Standard Test Methods for Determining Sediment Concentration in Water Samples
• 1997 ASTM D3977-97(2013)e1 Standard Test Methods for Determining Sediment Concentration in Water Samples
• 1997 ASTM D3977-97(2013) Standard Test Methods for Determining Sediment Concentration in Water Samples
• 1997 ASTM D3977-97(2007) Standard Test Methods for Determining Sediment Concentration in Water Samples
• 1997 ASTM D3977-97(2002) Standard Test Methods for Determining Sediment Concentration in Water Samples
• 1997 ASTM D3977-97 Standard Test Methods for Determining Sediment Concentration in Water Samples