Pick up Materials
Please grab a soil sample collection container, we will use these to transport your sample. A simple mask and gloves are used as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), worn while acquiring your sample.
RadWatch Community Sample Pick-Up box
Please feel free to grab a print out of sample collection instructions for reference to these digital instructions. We ask that these are returned along with the container containing your soil sample.
Collect your Sample
You will need a ruler and some sort of trowel or shovel. Bring your collection materials to your location of interest, and dig a hole.
You can use a hobbyist Geiger Counter to potentially locate a region with higher counts. The topsoil measured here is within the natural background. To learn more, visit our Rad101 page.
To prevent ingestion of particulates, use your PPE gloves and mask. Risk is increased due to particles that can be stirred up and become airborne
Clear out the section of soil you would like to dig.
Dig your hole!
Fill your sample container. You can fill two smaller containers or one larger container, fill the containers to the top.
Using a ruler, from the bottom of the hole, measure its depth and take note of it. This example is about 13 cm deep.
Fill out our Google Form
Use this form to let us know that you have submitted a soil sample. Please check the email you entered for an ID number. You will need to write down the date and ID of your sample onto a label and place it on the container.
An example of a completed sample for collection. Check your email for the ID number. Without it, we cannot track which sample is which. We can use the ID to contact you if we find any anomalies through email or a community partner.
Use the ID from this email sent to you.
Return your Sample
