Abstract: A separation container for extracting a portion of a sample for use or testing and method for preparing samples for downstream use or testing are provided. The separation container may include a body defining an internal chamber. The body may define an opening, and the body may be configured to receive the sample within the internal chamber. The separation container may further include a seal disposed across the opening, such that the seal may be configured to seal the opening of the body, and a plunger movably disposed at least partially inside the internal chamber. The plunger may be configured to be actuated to open the seal and express the portion of the sample.

Abstract: The system places traces of nutrients and other treatment substances in the ground, in the path of an on-coming plume of contaminated groundwater. Boreholes placed across the plume contain respective diffusion tubes, the tubes being of e.g LDPE, or dialysis tubing. The remediation substance is circulated (pumped) through the diffusion tubes periodically. The remediation substance diffuses through the LDPE into the water in the borehole, and thence into the plume and is carried into the aquifer.