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Groundwater sampling bailers for monitoring wells — disposable PVC and polyethylene in cases of 24, plus permanent PVC bailers for dedicated well programs. Call (866) 514-3684 for project quantities.

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SinkFast Disposable Groundwater Bailer 1.6"x36" - Case of 24 Units (SF16x36SCW) - product photo SinkFast Disposable Groundwater Bailer 1.6"x36" - Case of 24 Units (SF16x36SCW) - alternate angle
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SinkFast® Disposable Groundwater Bailer 1.6″x36″ – Case of 24 Units

The SinkFast Disposable Groundwater Bailer (SF16x36SCW) is a 1.6" x 36" weighted disposable bailer engineered for the fastest possible descent in deep or high-water-table wells. The integrated weight system eliminates...
$ 125.00
QuickFilter 0.45 µm Groundwater Filter 609 cm² with Bailer Interface Tube (QF045) - product photo QuickFilter 0.45 µm Groundwater Filter 609 cm² with Bailer Interface Tube (QF045) - alternate angle
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QuickFilter® 0.45 µm Groundwater Filter 609 cm² with Bailer Interface Tube

The Aqua Bailers QuickFilter QF045 is a high-capacity, single-use 0.45 µm groundwater filter with 609 cm² of filtration area and an included Bailer Interface Tube. Insert the tube directly into...
$ 27.00
Permanent PVC Groundwater Bailer - White, 3.5" OD x 36" (PVCW35x36) - product photo Permanent PVC Groundwater Bailer - White, 3.5" OD x 36" (PVCW35x36) - end detail
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Permanent PVC Groundwater Bailer — White, 3.5″ OD × 36″

The Aqua Bailers Permanent PVC Groundwater Bailer (PVCW35x36) is a reusable 3.5" OD x 36" white PVC bailer built for long-term field use. The removable bottom check valve allows full...
$ 200.00
Permanent PVC Groundwater Bailer - White, 1.66" OD x 36" (PVCW16x36) - product photo Permanent PVC Groundwater Bailer - White, 1.66" OD x 36" (PVCW16x36) - alternate angle
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Permanent PVC Groundwater Bailer — White, 1.66″ OD × 36″

The Aqua Bailers Permanent PVC Groundwater Bailer (PVCW16x36) is a reusable 1.66" OD x 36" white PVC bailer designed for long-term groundwater sampling — especially metals work — without the...
$ 102.00
Mini Polyethylene Groundwater Bailer, 0.75" x 36", Single Check - Weighted (PY75x36SCW) - product photo Polyethylene Disposable Groundwater Bailer, 1.6" x 36", Single Check - Weighted (PY16x36SCW) - product photo
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Mini Polyethylene Groundwater Bailer, 0.75″ × 36″, Single Check — Weighted

The Aqua Bailers Mini Polyethylene Bailer (PY75x36SCW) is a 0.75" OD x 36" disposable bailer with a single bottom check valve and weighted body for fast descent in small-diameter monitoring...
$ 99.00
Polyethylene Disposable Groundwater Bailer, 1.6" x 36", Single Check - Weighted (PY16x36SCW) - alternate angle Polyethylene Disposable Groundwater Bailer, 1.6" x 36", Single Check - Weighted (PY16x36SCW) - product photo
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Polyethylene Disposable Groundwater Bailer, 1.6″ × 36″, Single Check — Weighted

The Aqua Bailers Polyethylene Disposable Bailer (PY16x36SCW) is a 1.6" OD x 36" disposable bailer with a single bottom check valve and weighted body for faster descent. Virgin polyethylene (HDPE)...
$ 117.00
Polyethylene Disposable Groundwater Sampling Bailer - 1.6" OD 12-72" (PY16x36SC) - product photo Polyethylene Disposable Groundwater Sampling Bailer - 1.6" OD 12-72" (PY16x36SC) - alternate angle
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Polyethylene Disposable Groundwater Sampling Bailer — 1.6″ OD 12–72″

The Aqua Bailers Polyethylene Disposable Bailer (PY16x36SC) is a 1.6" OD x 36" disposable bailer with a single bottom check valve — the unweighted version for standard-depth monitoring wells where...
$ 93.00
AquaClear Disposable PVC Bailer 1.6" OD - Case of 24 (DP16x36SC) - product photo AquaClear Disposable PVC Bailer 1.6" OD - Case of 24 (DP16x36SC) - end detail
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AquaClear Disposable PVC Bailer 1.6" OD — Case of 24

The AquaClear Disposable PVC Bailer (DP16x36SC) is a 1.6" OD x 36" rigid, clear PVC bailer with a single bottom check valve. The clear body lets you visually inspect the...
$ 111.00

The Right Bailer for the Sampling Protocol

A bailer is the simplest grab-sampling tool for monitoring wells: lower it on a cord, let it fill, pull it up, and transfer to sample containers. No pumps, no purging, no power. But “simple” doesn’t mean “interchangeable” — the bailer you choose affects sample integrity.

Disposable vs. Permanent

Disposable bailers (polyethylene or PVC, sold in cases of 24) are the standard for multi-well sampling events. Use once, discard. Zero cross-contamination risk between wells. This is what most environmental consulting firms use for Phase II ESAs and ongoing monitoring programs where defensible data matters.

Permanent bailers (heavy-wall PVC) are reusable after decontamination. Cost-effective for dedicated single-well monitoring programs where the bailer stays with the well and cross-contamination between sites isn’t a factor.

Weighted vs. Standard

Weighted bailers sink faster — useful in deeper wells or when sampling dense NAPL. Standard (unweighted) bailers work fine for shallow wells and routine water-table sampling.

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FAQ

Why use disposable bailers instead of reusable?

Cross-contamination. If you’re sampling multiple wells, a reusable bailer carries trace contaminants between sites even after decontamination. Disposable bailers eliminate that risk entirely — one bailer per well, then discard.

How many bailers do I need for a sampling event?

One disposable bailer per well, minimum. Most sampling protocols require multiple draws per well, but a single bailer can be used for all draws at one well. Order cases of 24 to cover multi-well sites.