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ZERO-MINUTE SAMPLE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Analytical Chemistry
- Water Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- five-minute draw
1, record 1, English, five%2Dminute%20draw
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- five-minute sample 2, record 1, English, five%2Dminute%20sample
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As described in the sampling protocol [of the Potable Water Sampling Procedures Manual], first-draw samples were taken and analyzed for the following metal parameters : copper, lead and zinc. First-draw samples are taken to provide background information and are used to develop preventive action plans for the building's water distribution. It is not uncommon for first-draw samples to show metals content above the GCDWQ [Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality] Maximum Acceptable Concentration(MAC), which applies only to five-minute draw samples. The first-draw sample results are compared to the five-minute draw MAC to determine the overall condition of the distribution system. The five-minute sample is compared to the GCDWQ standards to determine whether the water is safe for consumption. The results from the zero-minute samples tested for lead ranged in value from less than 0. 005 mg/L to 0. 03 mg/L. All five-minute lead results were less than 0. 005 mg/L... 1, record 1, English, - five%2Dminute%20draw
Record 1, Key term(s)
- five minute draw
- five minute sample
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Chimie analytique
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échantillon prélevé après cinq minutes d'écoulement
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20apr%C3%A8s%20cinq%20minutes%20d%27%C3%A9coulement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'oppose à l'échantillon prélevé «au temps zéro» (en anglais : «zero-minute sample»), c'est-à-dire dès l'ouverture du robinet. Équivalent et renseignements obtenus d'Environnement Canada. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20apr%C3%A8s%20cinq%20minutes%20d%27%C3%A9coulement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Analytical Chemistry
- Water Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- zero-minute sample
1, record 2, English, zero%2Dminute%20sample
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- zero-minute draw 2, record 2, English, zero%2Dminute%20draw
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As described in the sampling protocol [of the Potable Water Sampling Procedures Manual], first-draw samples were taken and analyzed for the following metal parameters : copper, lead and zinc. First-draw samples are taken to provide background information and are used to develop preventive action plans for the building's water distribution. It is not uncommon for first-draw samples to show metals content above the GCDWQ [Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality] Maximum Acceptable Concentration(MAC), which applies only to five-minute draw samples. The first-draw sample results are compared to the five-minute draw MAC to determine the overall condition of the distribution system. The five-minute sample is compared to the GCDWQ standards to determine whether the water is safe for consumption. The results from the zero-minute samples tested for lead ranged in value from less than 0. 005 mg/L to 0. 03 mg/L. All five-minute lead results were less than 0. 005 mg/L... 1, record 2, English, - zero%2Dminute%20sample
Record 2, Key term(s)
- zero minute sample
- zero minute draw
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Chimie analytique
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échantillon prélevé au temps zéro
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20au%20temps%20z%C3%A9ro
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Échantillon prélevé dès l'ouverture du robinet, et non après un nombre X de minutes d'écoulement. Équivalent et renseignements obtenus d'Environnement Canada. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20au%20temps%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'expression «au temps zéro» est bien attestée. Nous avons relevé les expressions «concentration au temps zéro», «essai au temps zéro», «mesure au temps zéro», «présence (d'une substance X) détectée au temps zéro». 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20au%20temps%20z%C3%A9ro
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-06-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Analytical Chemistry
- Water Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- first-draw sample
1, record 3, English, first%2Ddraw%20sample
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- first draw sample 2, record 3, English, first%20draw%20sample
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following is recommended guidance to schools for the purpose of testing school drinking water for the presence of lead. ... All tap samples for lead (except for lead service line samples) should be collected in accordance with this guidance and should be first draw samples (i.e., the first water to flow out of the tap). 2, record 3, English, - first%2Ddraw%20sample
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Water can be tested for lead content, although such testing is not part of a standard pre-purchase engineering inspection. When testing for lead content, it is desirable to test water that has been stagnant in the pipes overnight. This is called the first draw. 3, record 3, English, - first%2Ddraw%20sample
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Two other types of samples are termed "zero-minute sample" and "five-minute sample. " 4, record 3, English, - first%2Ddraw%20sample
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Chimie analytique
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- échantillon prélevé au premier écoulement
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20au%20premier%20%C3%A9coulement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- échantillon d'eau de premier jet 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20d%27eau%20de%20premier%20jet
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le DSC Maisonneuve-Rosemont a réalisé une étude portant sur l'évaluation des concentrations de plomb dans l'eau potable des garderies de l'est de Montréal et analyse du risque à la santé pour les enfants, en collaboration avec la Ville de Montréal. Les résultats de l'étude démontrent que 95 % des échantillons d'eau de premier jet (premiers 250 ml d'eau du robinet après une nuit de repos) ont des concentrations de plomb inférieures à la norme québécoise de 50 µg/L. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20au%20premier%20%C3%A9coulement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
premier écoulement : Le terme «écoulement» est plus juste que «jet», ce dernier désignant le «mouvement d'un liquide, d'un fluide qui s'échappe avec force d'un orifice généralement petit» (Grand Robert). Équivalent et renseignements obtenus d'Environnement Canada. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20au%20premier%20%C3%A9coulement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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