# The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021, Paragraph 1: Slurry and other liquid and semi-liquid organic manure

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(1) In relation to slurry and other liquid and semi-liquid organic manure, at least five samples, each of 2 litres, must be taken.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), the five samples must be taken from a vessel, and—
(a) if reasonably practicable, the slurry must be thoroughly mixed before the samples are taken, and
(b) each sample must be taken from a different location.
(3) If a tanker used for spreading is fitted with a suitable valve, the samples may be taken while spreading, and each sample must be taken at intervals during the spreading.
(4) Whether taken as described in sub-paragraph (2) or (3), the five samples must be poured into a larger container, stirred thoroughly and a 2 litre sample must be taken from that container and poured into a smaller clean container.
(5) The 2 litre sample produced in accordance with sub-paragraph (4) must then be sent for analysis.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2021/77/schedule/3/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-resources-control-of-agricultural-pollution-wales-regulations-2021/schedule-3/paragraph-1
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