Environmental Laboratory Sampling and Analysis Guide
Environmental Laboratory Section
Public Health Laboratory Division
Minnesota Department of Health
601 Robert Street North
PO Box 64899
Saint Paul, MN 55164-0899
(651) 201-5300
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/phl/environmental/index.html
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
Table of Contents
2
Contact Information
3
Method Guide by Analytical Area
4-19
1) Organic Chemistry
2) Inorganic Chemistry
a) Radiochemistry
b) Wet Chemistry
c) Microbiology
d) Metals
4-5
6-18
6
7-9
10
11-18
Additional Analyses
19
Method Guide by Analyte
20-53
1) Organic Chemistry
2) Inorganic Chemistry
a) Radiochemistry
b) Wet Chemistry
c) Microbiology
d) Metals
Sample Containers
1) Organic Chemistry
2) Inorganic Chemistry
a) Radiochemistry
b) General Chemistry
c) Microbiology
d) Metals
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34-61
34-39
40-44
45
46-53
54-69
54-59
60-69
60-61
62-66
67-68
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St. Paul, MN 55164
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Contact Information
Environmental Laboratory Section
Public Health Laboratory Division
Minnesota Department of Health
Inquiries about Environmental lab analyses and sample status can be directed to
the Environmental Laboratory Operations Unit at (651) 201-5300 or send an email
to: [email protected]
For inquiries related to sample receiving, please call (651) 201-4952 or send an
email to:
[email protected]
For inquiries related to bottle orders, please call (651) 201-4952 or send an email
to:
[email protected]
The MDH Environmental Laboratory provides analytical services primarily for
government agencies, some counties, and select associations. To inquire about
establishing an account, please contact the Environmental Laboratory Operations
Unit at (651) 201-5300 or send an email to: [email protected]
Private Citizens who are seeking analytical services are encouraged to contact
their county health agency for access to lab services. Lists of laboratories certified
by MDH to perform analytical tests are provided by the MDH Environmental
Laboratory Accreditation Program at:
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/phl/accreditation/index.html
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Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
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Method Guide by Analytical Area
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Analysis
BNAs in Drinking Water
Carbamates
Diesel Range Organics
Diesel Range Organics
EDB & DBCP
EDB & DBCP
Flash Point
Glyphosate
Gasoline Range Organics
Gasoline Range Organics
Haloacetic Acids
Matrix
Drinking Water
Drinking Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Method
EPA 525.2/EPA 508.1
EPA 531.1
WI DNR
WI DNR
EPA 504.1
EPA 504.1
ASTI/ASTM D93-79
EPA 547
WI DNR
WI DNR
EPA 552.2
Container/Preservative Type
1 L Amber, Na2SO3, HCL
40 mL Vial, Na2SO3/Carb
1 L Amber, HCl
1 L Amber, HCl
40 mL Vial, Na2S2O3
40 mL Vial, Na2S2O3
250 mL Tall Glass Jar, Unpreserved
40 mL Amber Vial, Na2S2O3
40 mL Vial, HCl (In triplicate)
40 mL Vial, HCl (In triplicate)
250 mL Amber, NH4Cl
Herbicides
PAHs Water SIM/GC/MS Expd
PAHs Water SIM/GC/MS Short
PCB Aroclors
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 515.4
EPA 8270D
EPA 8270D
EPA 8082
250 mL Amber, Na2SO3, Wide Mouth
1 L Amber, Unpreserved
1 L Amber, Unpreserved
1 L Amber, Unpreserved
PFC Expanded List
Drinking Water
MDH 555
250 mL HDPE Jar, Unpreserved
PFC Expanded List
SVOCs by Full Scan GC/MS
THMs
Toxaphene in Water
Vinyl Chloride
Vinyl Chloride
VOCs
Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
MDH 555
EPA 8270D
EPA 524.2
EPA 8081
EPA 524.2
EPA 524.2
EPA 8260B
250 mL HDPE Jar, Unpreserved
1 L Amber, Unpreserved
40 mL Vial, Ascorbic Acid/HCl; (In triplicate)
1 L Amber, Unpreserved
40 mL Vial, HCl (In triplicate)
40 mL Vial, HCl (In triplicate)
40 mL Vial, HCl (In triplicate)
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Volume
Required
(mL)
1000
40
1000
1000
40
40
60
40
40
40
250
250
1000
1000
500
Temp Requirement
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
N/A
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
N/A
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
N/A
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool 0 to ≤10°C first 48 hrs, 0
to ≤6°C thereafter, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
250
N/A
250
1000
40
500
40
40
40
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
N/A
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
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Analysis
VOCs
VOCs
VOCs
Matrix
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
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Method
EPA 8260B
EPA 524.2
EPA 524.2
Container/Preservative Type
40 mL Vial, HCl (In triplicate)
40 mL Vial, HCl (In triplicate)
40 mL Vial, HCl (In triplicate)
Volume
Required
(mL)
40
40
40
Temp Requirement
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
RADIOCHEMISTRY
Analysis
Alpha & Beta Radiation, gross
Alpha & Beta Radiation, gross
Alpha &Beta Radiation, gross
Alpha Radiation, gross
Gamma Analysis
Gamma Analysis
Ni-63 Wipes by LSC
Radium 226/228
Strontium 89/90
Strontium 89/90
Strontium 89/90
Tritium
Tritium
Matrix
Air
Wipe/Solid
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Air
Wipe/Solid and Chem. Mat.
Wipe/Solid
Drinking Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Biological Materials
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
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Method
MDH
MDH
EPA 900.0
EPA 900.0
SM 7120
SM 7120
MDH
EPA 903.0/904.0
EPA 905.0
EPA 905.0
EPA 520/5-84-006
EPA 600/4-75-008
EPA 600/4-75-008
Container/Preservative Type
Filter
Wipes
4 L LDPE Cubitainer
4 L LDPE Cubitainer
Filter
Wipes
Wipes
4 L LDPE Cubitainer
4 L LDPE Cubitainer
4 L HDPE Jug, Unpreserved
4 L LDPE Cubitainer
4 L LDPE Cubitainer
4 L HDPE Jug, Unpreserved
Volume Required (mL)
1 Filter
1 Wipe
4000
4000
1 Filter
1 Wipe
1 Wipe
4000
4000
4000
4000
4000
4000
Temp Requirement
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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WET CHEMISTRY
Analysis
Acetate
Alkalinity, Total
Alkalinity, Total
Alkalinity, Bicarbonate as
CaCO3
Alkalinity, Bicarbonate as
CaCO3
Alkalinity, Carbonate as CaCO3
Alkalinity, Carbonate as CaCO3
Ammonia, Total
Ammonia, Total
Ammonia, Dissolved
Ammonia, Dissolved
BOD, 5 Day
Bromide
CBOD, 5 Day, NI
Chloride
Chlorophyll-A
Chlorophyll-A – Lab Filter
Chlorophyll-A – Lab Filter
COD, Total
COD, Total
Color
Color
Conductivity, Specific
Conductivity, Specific
Cyanide, Total
Cyanide, Total
Cyanide, Free
DOC
Matrix
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Method
EPA 300.1
SM 2320B
SM 2320B
Container/Preservative Type
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
Volume
Required
(mL)
125
250
250
Drinking Water
SM 2320B
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
250
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Drinking Water
SM 2320B
SM 2320B
SM 2320B
EPA 350.1
EPA 350.1
EPA 350.1
EPA 350.1
Hach 10360
EPA 300.1
Hach 10360
EPA 300.1
SM 10200H
SM 10200H
SM 10200H
EPA 410.4
EPA 410.4
SM 2120B
SM 2120B
SM 2510B
SM 2510B
EPA 335.4
EPA 335.4
SM 4500-CN F
SM 5310C
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
Filter - Glass Fiber
1 L Amber, Unpreserved
1 L Amber, Unpreserved
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
250 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
250 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
500 mL HDPE, NaOH
500 mL HDPE, NaOH
500 mL HDPE, NaOH
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
1000
125
1000
125
1 Filter
1000
1000
250
250
100
100
250
250
500
500
500
250
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
N/A
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
N/A
N/A
N/A
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
N/A
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
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Temp Requirement
N/A
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
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Analysis
DOC
Fluoride, Total
Fluoride, Dissolved
Nitrate + Nitrite, Total
Nitrate + Nitrite, Total
Nitrate + Nitrite, Dissolved
Nitrate + Nitrite, Dissolved
Nitrite Nitrogen, Total
Nitrite Nitrogen, Total
Nitrite Nitrogen, Dissolved
Nitrite Nitrogen, Dissolved
TKN
TKN
TKN, Dissolved
TKN, Dissolved
Nitrogen, Total
Nitrogen, Total
Orthophosphate, Total
Orthophosphate, Total
Orthophosphate, Dissolved
Orthophosphate, Dissolved
pH
Pheophytin-A
Phosphorus, Total
Phosphorus (Non-potable)
Phosphorus, Dissolved
Phosphorus, Dissolved
Silica
Silica
Silica, Dissolved
Silica, Dissolved
TSS
Matrix
Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-Potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-Potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
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Method
SM 5310C
SM 4500-F C
SM 4500-F C
SM 4500-NO3 F
EPA 353.2
SM4500-NO3 F
EPA 353.2
SM4500-NO2 B
SM4500-NO2 B
SM4500-NO2 B
SM4500-NO2 B
EPA 351.2
EPA 351.2
EPA 351.2
EPA 351.2
SM4500N B
SM4500N B
SM4500P E
SM 4500-P F
SM4500P E
SM 4500-P F
SM 4500-H+B
SM 10200 H
SM4500P I
SM4500-P I (F)
SM4500P I
SM4500P I
SM 4500-SiO2 C
SM 4500-SiO2 C
SM 4500-SiO2 C
SM 4500-SiO2 C
SM 2540D
Container/Preservative Type
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
125 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
125 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 ml HDPE, H2SO4
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
250 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
Filter - Glass Fiber
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
Volume
Required
(mL)
250
125
125
125
125
125
125
125
125
125
125
250
250
250
250
125
125
125
125
125
125
250
1 Filter
250
250
250
250
125
125
125
125
1000
Temp Requirement
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
N/A
N/A
N/A
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
N/A
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
N/A
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
N/A
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
N/A
N/A
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
N/A
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
N/A
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Analysis
TS
TDS
TVS
TVS
TSVS
TSVS
Sulfate
Sulfate
TOC
TOC
Turbidity
Turbidity
UV 254
UV 254
UV 440
UV 440
Matrix
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
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Method
SM 2540B
SM 2540C
SM 2540E
SM 2540E
SM 2540E
SM 2540E
EPA 300.1
EPA 300.1
SM 5310C
SM 5310C
SM 2130B
SM 2130B
SM 5910B
SM 5910B
MDH
MDH
Container/Preservative Type
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
125 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
250 mL HDPE, H2SO4
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
1 L HDPE, Unpreserved, Wide-Mouth
250 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
250 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
250 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
250 mL HDPE, Unpreserved
Volume
Required
(mL)
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
125
125
250
250
200
200
250
250
250
250
Temp Requirement
N/A
N/A
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
Cool, 0 to ≤6°C, not frozen
Cool, ≤6 °C, not frozen
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MICROBIOLOGY
Analysis
Total Coliform and E. coli - PA
Total Coliform and E. coli - PA (Surface
Source Water)
MPN, Total Coliform and E. coli - QT
MPN, E. coli - QT - 2000
MPN, E. coli - QT - 2000
Matrix
Drinking Water
Method
SM 9223B
Container Type
150 mL Clear HDPE (sterile), Na2S2O3
Volume
Required
(mL)
100
Drinking Water
Drinking Water
Drinking Water
Non-potable
Water
SM 9223B
SM 9223B
SM 9223B
150 mL Clear HDPE (sterile), Na2S2O3
150 mL Clear HDPE (sterile), Na2S2O3
150 mL Clear HDPE (sterile), Na2S2O3
100
100
100
Cool 0 to ≤10°C, not frozen
N/A
N/A
SM 9223B
150 mL Clear HDPE (sterile), Na2S2O3
100
Cool, <10 °C, not frozen
Temp Requirement
N/A
Link to micro container 150 mL Clear HDPE (sterile), Na2S2O3
Link to sampling instructions
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METALS
Summary of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
42 U.S.C. §6901 et seq. (1976)
Approved metals methods for non-potable water 6010 and 6020
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) gives EPA the authority to control hazardous waste from the "cradleto-grave." This includes the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. RCRA also
set forth a framework for the management of non-hazardous solid wastes. The 1986 amendments to RCRA enabled EPA to
address environmental problems that could result from underground tanks storing petroleum and other hazardous
substances.
HSWA - the Federal Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments - are the 1984 amendments to RCRA that focused on waste
minimization and phasing out land disposal of hazardous waste as well as corrective action for releases. Some of the other
mandates of this law include increased enforcement authority for EPA, more stringent hazardous waste management
standards, and a comprehensive underground storage tank program.
Clean Water Act
Approved metals methods for non-potable water 200.7 and 200.8
The 1972 amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (known as the Clean Water Act or CWA) provide the
statutory basis for the NPDES permit program and the basic structure for regulating the discharge of pollutants from point
sources to waters of the United States. Section 402 of the CWA specifically required EPA to develop and implement the
NPDES program.
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The CWA gives EPA the authority to set effluent limits on an industry-wide (technology-based) basis and on a waterquality basis that ensure protection of the receiving water. The CWA requires anyone who wants to discharge pollutants
to first obtain an NPDES permit, or else that discharge will be considered illegal.
The CWA allowed EPA to authorize the NPDES Permit Program to state governments, enabling states to perform many of
the permitting, administrative, and enforcement aspects of the NPDES Program. In states that have been authorized to
implement CWA programs, EPA still retains oversight responsibilities.
The key sections of the CWA that directly relate to the NPDES Permit Program include:
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Approved metals methods for drinking water 200.7 and 200.8
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the main federal law that ensures the quality of Americans' drinking water. Under
SDWA, EPA sets standards for drinking water quality and oversees the states, localities, and water suppliers who
implement those standards.
SDWA was originally passed by Congress in 1974 to protect public health by regulating the nation's public drinking water
supply. The law was amended in 1986 and 1996 and requires many actions to protect drinking water and its sources:
rivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs, and ground water wells. (SDWA does not regulate private wells which serve fewer than 25
individuals.)
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Link to 250 ml HDPE, HNO3 container
Analysis
Aluminum
Matrix
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
Method
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
Container Type
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
Volume Required (mL)
250
250
Temp Requirement
N/A
N/A
Aluminum, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Antimony
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Antimony, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Arsenic
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Arsenic, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Barium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Barium, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Beryllium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Beryllium, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Boron
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Boron, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
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601 Robert Street N.
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Analysis
Matrix
Non-potable Water
Method
EPA 6020
Container Type
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
Volume Required (mL)
250
Temp Requirement
N/A
Cadmium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Cadmium, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Calcium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Calcium, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Ca as CaCO3
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Calcium as CaCO3, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Chromium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Chromium, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Cobalt
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Cobalt, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Copper
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
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Analysis
Matrix
Method
Container Type
Volume Required (mL)
Temp Requirement
Copper, Low Level
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Copper, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Copper, Dissolved Low Level
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Hardness (200)
Drinking and Non-potable Water
SM 2340B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Hardness (6010B)
Non-potable Water
SM 2340B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Hardness Diss. (6010B)
Non-potable Water
SM 2340B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Iron
Drinking and Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Iron, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Iron, Low Level
Drinking and Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Iron, Low Level Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Iron
Non-potable Water
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Iron, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Lead
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Lead, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Lithium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
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Analysis
Matrix
Method
Container Type
Volume Required (mL)
Temp Requirement
Lithium, Dissolved
Magnesium
Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
EPA 200.7
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
250
N/A
N/A
N/A
Magnesium, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Magnesium, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Mg as CaCO3
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Mg as CaCO3, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Manganese
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Manganese, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Mercury
Drinking and Non-potable Water
EPA 245.2
120 mL HDPE, HNO3/HCL
120
N/A
Mercury, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
EPA 245.2
120 mL HDPE, HNO3/HCL
120
N/A
Mercury, Methyl
Non-potable Water
EPA 1630
250 mL PETG, HCl
250
N/A
Mercury, Methyl Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 1630
250 mL PETG, HCl
250
N/A
Mercury, Ultra Low Level
Drinking and Non-potable Water
EPA 1631
250 mL PETG, HCl
250
N/A
Mercury, Dissolved Ultra Low Level
Drinking and Non-potable Water
EPA 1631
250 mL PETG, HCl
250
N/A
Molybdenum
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
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Analysis
Matrix
Method
Container Type
Volume Required (mL)
Temp Requirement
Molybdenum, Dissolved
Nickel
Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
250
N/A
N/A
N/A
Nickel, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Potassium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Potassium, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Selenium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Selenium, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Silver
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Silver, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Sodium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Sodium, Dissolved
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.7
EPA 6010B
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Strontium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
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Analysis
Matrix
Method
Container Type
Volume Required (mL)
Temp Requirement
Strontium, Dissolved
Thallium
Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
250
N/A
N/A
N/A
Thallium, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Tin
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Tin, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Titanium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Titanium, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Uranium
Drinking Water
EPA 200.8
4000
N/A
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
4 L LDPE Cubitainer
4 L HDPE Jug,
Unpreserved
4000
N/A
Vanadium
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Vanadium, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
Zinc
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
250
N/A
N/A
Zinc, Dissolved
Non-potable Water
EPA 6020
250 mL HDPE, HNO3
250
N/A
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Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
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ADDITIONAL ANALYSES
**PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED TO REQUEST ANALYSES BELOW**
Analysis
1, 4-Dioxane in Water
Acrylamide in Water
As (As+3, As+5) ICP-MS
As Diss. (As+3, As+5) ICP-MS
BPA and BPS in Solids
Diesel Range Organics
Drugs in Water
Ethanol in Water
Ethanol in Solids
Gasoline Range Organics
PAHs Solids FS/GC/MS Expd List
PAHs Solids FS/GC/MS Short List
PAHs Solids by SIM/GC/MS Expd
List
PAHs Solids SIM/GC/MS Short List
PAHs Water FS/GC/MS Expd List
PAHs Water FS/GC/MS Short List
PCB Aroclors
Sulfide
Sulfide, Acid-Volatile
SVOCs by Full Scan GC/MS
VOCs
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Matrix
Non-potable Water
Drinking & Non-Potable Water
Drinking Water
Drinking Water
Solid and Chem. Mat.
Solid and Chem. Mat.
Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
Solid and Chem. Mat.
Solid and Chem. Mat.
Solid and Chem. Mat.
Solid and Chem. Mat.
Method
EPA 8260B
MDH Method
MDH Method
MDH Method
MDH Method
WI DNR
MDH Method
EPA 8260B
EPA 8260B
WI DNR
EPA 8270D
EPA 8270D
Solid and Chem. Mat.
Solid and Chem. Mat.
Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
Solid and Chem. Mat.
Non-potable Water
Solid and Chem. Mat.
Solid and Chem. Mat.
Solid and Chem. Mat.
EPA 8270D
EPA 8270D
EPA 8270D
EPA 8270D
EPA 8082
SM 4500-S2 E
SM4500-S2 J
EPA 8270D
EPA 8260B
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Method Guide by Analyte
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Analysis
BNA in Water
Method
EPA 508.1
Matrix
Drinking Water
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
14/30
EPA 525.2
Drinking Water
14/30
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Analyte
Alachlor
Butachlor
Dieldrin
Endrin
Heptachlor
Methoxychlor
Metolachlor
Propachlor
Technical Chlordane
Toxaphene
Aldrin
Atrazine
Benzo[a]pyrene
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
g-BHC (Lindane)
Heptachlor epoxide
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Metribuzin
Simazine
Reporting Limit
0.15
0.25
0.20
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.25
0.20
0.10
0.80
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
0.25
0.10
0.050
0.60
1.8
0.10
0.10
0.090
0.30
0.50
0.20
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
Carbamates in Water
Method
EPA 531.1
Matrix
Drinking Water
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
28
DRO in Water
WI DNR
Drinking and NonPotable Water
7/40
EDB & DBCP in Water
EPA 504.1
Drinking and NonPotable Water
Ethanol in Water
EPA 8260B
Flash Point in Water
Reporting Limit
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
DRO
100
ug/L
14/1
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP)
1,2-Dibromoethane (EDB)
0.02
0.04
ug/L
ug/L
Non-potable Water
14
Ethanol
100
ug/L
ASTI/ASTM
D93-79
Non-potable Water
14
Flash Point
Glyphosate in Water
EPA 547
Drinking Water
14
Glyphosate
5.0
ug/L
GRO in Water
WI DNR
Drinking and NonPotable Water
14
GRO
100
ug/L
HAA in Water
EPA 552.2
Drinking Water
14/14
Dibromoacetic Acid
Dichloroacetic Acid
Monobromoacetic Acid
Monochloroacetic Acid
Trichloroacetic Acid
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
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Analyte
3-Hydroxycarbofuran
Aldicarb
Aldicarb sulfone
Aldicarb sulfoxide
Carbaryl
Carbofuran
Methomyl
Oxamyl
°F
Environmental Laboratory
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St. Paul, MN 55164
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Analysis
Herbicides in Water
Method
EPA 515.4
Matrix
Drinking Water
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
14/21
PAHs Water SIM/GC/MS Expd List
EPA 8270D
Non-potable Water
7/40
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Analyte
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
2,4-D
Dalapon
Dinoseb
Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
Picloram
1-Methylnaphthalene
1-Nitropyrene
2-Methylnaphthalene
2-Nitrofluorene
3-Methylcholanthrene
4-Nitropyrene
5-Methylchrysene
5-Nitroacenaphthene
6-Nitrochrysene
7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene
7H-Dibenzo[c,g]carbazole
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Anthanthrene
Anthracene
Benz[a]anthracene
Benzo[a]pyrene
Benzo[b]fluoranthene
Benzo[c]fluorene
Benzo[e]pyrene
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Benzo[j]fluoranthene
Benzo[k]fluoranthene
Carbazole
Chrysene
Reporting Limit
0.20
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.10
0.50
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
0.02
0.2
0.02
0.2
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.2
0.2
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
PAHs Water SIM/GC/MS Expd List
Method
EPA 8270D
Matrix
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
PAHs Water SIM/GC/MS Short List
EPA 8270D
Non-potable Water
7/40
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Analyte
Coronene
Cyclopenta [c,d] pyrene
Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Dibenz[a,h]acridine
Dibenz[a,j]acridine
Dibenzo [a,e] fluoranthene
Dibenzo[a,e]pyrene
Dibenzo[a,h]pyrene
Dibenzo[a,i]pyrene
Dibenzo[a,l]pyrene
Dibenofuran
Dibenzothiophene
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene
Naphthalene
Perylene
Phenanthrene
Pyrene
Quinoline
Retene
Triphenylene
2-Methylnaphthalene
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Anthracene
Benzo[a]anthracene
Benzo[a]pyrene
Benzo[b]fluoranthene
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Reporting Limit
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.1
0.02
0.02
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
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Analysis
PAHs Water SIM/GC/MS Short List
Method
EPA 8270D
Matrix
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
PCB Aroclors in Water
EPA 8082
Non-potable Water
7/40
Aroclor 1016
Aroclor 1221
Aroclor 1232
Aroclor 1242
Aroclor 1248
Aroclor 1254
Aroclor 1260
PFC Expanded List in Water
MDH 555
Drinking and NonPotable Water
14
Perfluorobutanesulfonate (PFBS)
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)
Perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS)
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)
Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS)
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)
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Analyte
Benzo[k]fluoranthene
Chrysene
Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene
Naphthalene
Phenanthrene
Pyrene
Reporting Limit
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
0.25
0.50
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
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St. Paul, MN 55164
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Analysis
SVOCs in Water by GC/MS
Method
EPA 8270D
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Matrix
Non-potable Water
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
7/40
Analyte
1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
1-Chloronaphthalene
1-Naphthylamine
2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
2,4-Dichlorophenol
2,4-Dimethylphenol
2,4-Dinitrophenol
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
2,6-Dichlorophenol
2,6-Dinitrotoluene
2-Chloronaphthalene
2-Chlorophenol
2-Methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol
2-Methylnaphthalene
2-Methylphenol
2-Naphthylamine
2-Nitroaniline
2-Nitrophenol
2-Picoline
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
3+4-Methylphenol
3-Methylcholanthrene
3-Nitroaniline
4-Aminobiphenyl
Reporting Limit
5.0
10.0
10.0
2.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
20.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
2.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
20.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
SVOCs in Water by GC/MS
Method
EPA 8270D
ops020 Environmental Lab Handbook
Rev. 2, revised, September 16, 2016
Page 26 of 69
Matrix
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
Analyte
4-Bromophenyl phenyl ether
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
4-Chloroaniline
4-Chlorophenyl phenyl ether
4-Nitroaniline
4-Nitrophenol
7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthylene
Acetophenone
Aniline
Anthracene
Benzidine
Benz[a]anthracene
Benzo[a]pyrene
Benzo[b,k]fluoranthene
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Benzoic acid
Benzyl alcohol
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Butyl benzyl phthalate
Carbazole
Chrysene
Dibenz[a,j]acridine
Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Dibenzofuran
Diethyl phthalate
Dimethyl phthalate
Reporting Limit
5.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
20.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
10.0
5.0
2.0
20.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
40.0
10.0
2.0
5.0
2.0
10.0
10.0
2.0
2.0
10.0
2.0
2.0
10.0
2.0
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
SVOCs in Water by GC/MS
Method
EPA 8270D
ops020 Environmental Lab Handbook
Rev. 2, revised, September 16, 2016
Page 27 of 69
Matrix
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
Analyte
Di-n-butyl phthalate
Di-n-octyl phthalate
Diphenylamine
Endrin ketone
Ethyl methanesulfonate
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachlorobutadiene
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Hexachloroethane
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene
Isophorone
Methoxychlor
Methyl methanesulfonate
Naphthalene
Nitrobenzene
N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
N-Nitroso-di-n-butylamine
N-Nitroso-di-n-propylamine
N-Nitrosopiperidine
p-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
Pentachlorobenzene
Pentachloronitrobenzene
Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
Phenacetin
Phenanthrene
Phenol
Pronamide
Pyrene
Reporting Limit
10.0
10.0
2.0
10.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
10.0
20.0
10.0
2.0
5.0
10.0
10.0
2.0
5.0
10.0
2.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
2.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
2.0
10.0
5.0
2.0
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
THMs in Water
Method
EPA 524.2
Matrix
Drinking Water
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
14
Toxaphene in Water
EPA 8081
Non-potable Water
7/40
Vinyl Chloride in Water, Low Level
EPA 524.2
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Drinking Water
14
Analyte
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
Chlorodibromomethane
Chloroform
Reporting Limit
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
4,4´-DDD
4,4´-DDE
4,4´-DDT
a-BHC
Aldrin
b-BHC
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
d-BHC
10.0
ug/L
Dieldrin
10.0
ug/L
Endosulfan I
10.0
ug/L
Endosulfan II
10.0
ug/L
Endosulfan sulfate
10.0
ug/L
Endrin
10.0
ug/L
Endrin aldehyde
10.0
ug/L
g-BHC (Lindane)
10.0
ug/L
Heptachlor
10.0
ug/L
Heptachlor epoxide
10.0
ug/L
Technical Chlordane
200
ug/L
Toxaphene
0.50
ug/L
Vinyl chloride
0.20
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
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St. Paul, MN 55164
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Analysis
Method
VOCs in Water
EPA 8260B
ops020 Environmental Lab Handbook
Rev. 2, revised, September 16, 2016
Page 29 of 69
Matrix
Drinking and NonPotable Water
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
14
Analyte
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethene
1,1-Dichloropropene
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP)
1,2-Dibromoethane (EDB)
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichloropropane
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
2,2-Dichloropropane
2-Chlorotoluene
4-Chlorotoluene
Acetone
Allyl chloride
Benzene
Bromobenzene
Bromochloromethane
Bromodichloromethane
Reporting Limit
Units
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
5.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
20
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
VOCs in Water
Method
EPA 8260B
ops020 Environmental Lab Handbook
Rev. 2, revised, September 16, 2016
Page 30 of 69
Matrix
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
Analyte
Bromoform
Bromomethane
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chlorodibromomethane
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Chloromethane
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
Dibromomethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Dichlorofluoromethane
Ethyl ether
Ethylbenzene
Hexachlorobutadiene
Isopropylbenzene
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK)
Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)
Methylene chloride
Naphthalene
n-Butylbenzene
n-Propylbenzene
o-Xylene
p&m-Xylene
p-Isopropyltoluene
sec-Butylbenzene
Styrene
tert-Butylbenzene
Tetrachloroethene
Reporting Limit
1.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
10
5.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
VOCs in Water
Method
EPA 8260B
VOCs in Water, Low Level
EPA 524.2
ops020 Environmental Lab Handbook
Rev. 2, revised, September 16, 2016
Page 31 of 69
Matrix
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
Drinking and NonPotable Water
14
Analyte
Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Toluene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
Trichloroethene (TCE)
Trichlorofluoromethane
Vinyl chloride
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane
1,1-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethene
1,1-Dichloropropene
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP)
1,2-Dibromoethane (EDB)
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dichloropropane
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
1,3-Dichloropropane
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
2,2-Dichloropropane
Reporting Limit
10
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.50
0.20
1.0
0.50
0.50
0.50
2.0
0.50
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.50
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.50
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
VOCs in Water, Low Level
Method
EPA 524.2
ops020 Environmental Lab Handbook
Rev. 2, revised, September 16, 2016
Page 32 of 69
Matrix
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
Analyte
2-Chlorotoluene
4-Chlorotoluene
Acetone
Allyl chloride
Benzene
Bromobenzene
Bromochloromethane
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
Bromomethane
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Chlorodibromomethane
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Chloromethane
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
Dibromomethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Dichlorofluoromethane
Ethyl ether
Ethylbenzene
Hexachlorobutadiene
Isopropylbenzene
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK)
Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)
Methylene chloride
Naphthalene
n-Butylbenzene
n-Propylbenzene
Reporting Limit
0.50
0.50
20
0.50
0.20
0.20
0.50
0.20
0.50
1.0
0.20
0.20
0.50
0.50
0.10
1.0
0.20
0.20
0.50
1.0
0.50
2.0
0.50
1.0
0.50
10
5.0
2.0
0.50
1.0
0.50
0.50
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
VOCs in Water, Low Level
Method
EPA 524.2
ops020 Environmental Lab Handbook
Rev. 2, revised, September 16, 2016
Page 33 of 69
Matrix
Extract/
Analysis
Hold Time
(days)
Analyte
o-Xylene
p&m-Xylene
p-Isopropyltoluene
sec-Butylbenzene
Styrene
tert-Butylbenzene
Tetrachloroethene
Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Toluene
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
Trichloroethene (TCE)
Trichlorofluoromethane
Vinyl chloride
Reporting Limit
0.20
0.30
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.20
10
0.20
0.10
0.20
0.10
0.50
0.20
Units
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
RADIOCHEMISTRY
Analysis
Alpha & Beta (Filters)
Method
MDH
Matrix
Air
Holding Time
(days)
180
Analyte
Gross Alpha
Gross Beta
Reporting
Limit
1.0
1.0
Units
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
Alpha & Beta (Wipes)
MDH
Solid and
Chem. Mat.
180
Gross Alpha
Gross Beta
5.0
5.0
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
Alpha & Beta (Wipes)
MDH
Wipe
180
Gross Alpha
Gross Beta
5.0
5.0
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
EPA 900.0
Drinking and
Non-potable
Water
180
Gross Alpha
Gross Beta
3.0
4.0
pCi/L
pCi/wipe
Alpha, gross
EPA 900.0
Drinking and
Non-potable
Water
180
Gross Alpha
3.0
pCi/L
Gamma
SM 7120
Air
180
Americium-241
Barium-133
Barium-140
Beryllium-7
Bismuth-212
Bismuth-214
Cerium-141
Cerium-144
Cesium-134
Cesium-137
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
Alpha & Beta, gross
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Analysis
Gamma
Method
SM 7120
ops020 Environmental Lab Handbook
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Matrix
Holding Time
(days)
Analyte
Chromium-51
Cobalt-57
Cobalt-58
Cobalt-60
Iodine-131
Iodine-132
Iodine-133
Iodine-134
Iodine-135
Iron-59
Krypton-88
Lead-210
Lead-212
Lead-214
Manganese-54
Niobium-95
Potassium-40
Radium-224
Radium-226
Ruthenium/Rhodium-106
Ruthenium-103
Strontium-91
Tellurium-132
Thallium-208
Thorium-228
Thorium-230
Xenon-133
Xenon-135
Zinc-65
Zirconium-95
Reporting
Limit
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Units
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
pCi/m3
Environmental Laboratory
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Analysis
Gamma
Method
SM 7120
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Matrix
Wipe
Holding Time
(days)
180
Analyte
Americium-241
Barium-133
Barium-140
Beryllium-7
Bismuth-212
Bismuth-214
Cerium-141
Cerium-144
Cesium-134
Cesium-137
Chromium-51
Cobalt-57
Cobalt-58
Cobalt-60
Iodine-131
Iodine-132
Iodine-133
Iodine-134
Iodine-135
Iron-59
Krypton-88
Lead-210
Lead-212
Lead-214
Manganese-54
Niobium-95
Potassium-40
Radium-224
Radium-226
Ruthenium/Rhodium-106
Ruthenium-103
Strontium-91
Tellurium-132
Reporting
Limit
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Units
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
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Analysis
Gamma
Method
SM 7120
Matrix
Holding Time
(days)
Gamma
SM 7120
Wipe
180
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Analyte
Thallium-208
Thorium-228
Thorium-230
Xenon-133
Xenon-135
Zinc-65
Zirconium-95
Americium-241
Barium-133
Barium-140
Beryllium-7
Bismuth-212
Bismuth-214
Cerium-141
Cerium-144
Cesium-134
Cesium-137
Chromium-51
Cobalt-57
Cobalt-58
Cobalt-60
Iodine-131
Iodine-132
Iodine-133
Iodine-134
Iodine-135
Iron-59
Krypton-88
Lead-210
Lead-212
Lead-214
Manganese-54
Reporting
Limit
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Units
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
pCi/L
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
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Analysis
Gamma
Method
SM 7120
Matrix
Holding Time
(days)
180
Nickel-63
Analyte
Niobium-95
Potassium-40
Radium-224
Radium-226
Ruthenium/Rhodium-106
Ruthenium-103
Strontium-91
Tellurium-132
Thallium-208
Thorium-228
Thorium-230
Xenon-133
Xenon-135
Zinc-65
Zirconium-95
Reporting
Limit
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Variable
Units
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
pCi/wipe
2500
pCi/wipe
Ni-63 Wipes
MDH
Solid and
Chem.
Mat./Wipe
Ra-226 & Ra-228
EPA 903.0/904.0
Drinking
Water
180
Radium-226
Radium-228
1.0
1.0
pCi/L
pCi/L
Strontium
EPA 905.0
Drinking and
Non-potable
Water
180
Strontium-89
Strontium-90
2.0
2.0
pCi/L
pCi/L
Strontium, Milk
EPA 520/5-84-006
Biological
Materials
180
Strontium-89
Strontium-90
2.0
2.0
pCi/L
pCi/L
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Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
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Analysis
Tritium
Method
Matrix
Holding Time
(days)
Analyte
Reporting
Limit
Units
EPA 600/4-75-008
Drinking and
Non-potable
Water
180
Tritium
200
pCi/L
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Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
WET CHEMISTRY
Analysis
Acetate IC
Method
EPA 300.1
Matrix
Non-potable Water
Holding Time
(Days)
28
Analyte
Acetate
Reporting
Limit
1.00
Units
mg/L
Alkalinity as CaCO3
SM 2320B
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
14
Alkalinity, Total
10
mg/L
Alkalinity, Bicarbonate as
CaCO3
SM 2320B
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
180
Alkalinity, Bicarbonate
10
mg/L
Alkalinity, Carbonate as
CaCO3
SM 2320B
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
180
Alkalinity, Carbonate
1.0
mg/L
Ammonia-N
EPA 350.1
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Ammonia Nitrogen, Total
0.05
mg/L
Ammonia-N, Diss.
EPA 350.1
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Ammonia Nitrogen,
Dissolved
0.05
mg/L
BOD
SM 5210B
Non-potable Water
2
Biochemical Oxygen
Demand
0.5
mg/L
Bromide
EPA 300.1
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Bromide
0.0050
mg/L
CBOD
SM 5210B
Non-potable Water
2
Carbonaceous Biochemical
Oxygen Demand
0.5
mg/L
Chlorate & Chlorite
EPA 300.1
Drinking Water
14
0.050
0.050
mg/L
mg/L
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Chlorate
Chlorite
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Holding Time
(Days)
Analyte
Reporting
Limit
Units
28
Chloride
1.00
mg/L
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
8 Hours
Residual Chlorine
0.1
mg/L
SM 10200H
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
30
Chlorophyll-A
1.00
ug/L
Chlorophyll-A Lab Filter
SM 10200H
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
30
Chlorophyll-A
1.00
ug/L
COD
EPA 410.4
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Chemical Oxygen Demand,
Total
10
mg/L
COD, Diss.
EPA 410.4
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Chemical Oxygen Demand,
Dissolved
10
mg/L
Color
SM 2120B
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
2
Color
5.0
Color Units
Conductivity
SM 2510B
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Specific Conductance
2.0
umhos/cm
at 25°C
Cyanide
EPA 335.4
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
14
Cyanide, Total
0.001
mg/L
Cyanide, Free
SM 4500-CN F
Drinking Water
14
Cyanide, Free
0.05
mg/L
DOC
SM 5310C
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Dissolved Organic Carbon
1.0
mg/L
Fluoride
SM 4500-F-C
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Fluoride, Total
0.20
mg/L
Fluoride, Diss.
SM 4500-F-C
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Fluoride, Dissolved
0.20
mg/L
Analysis
Method
Chloride
EPA 300.1
Matrix
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
Chlorine, residual
SM 4500Cl G
Chlorophyll-A
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Environmental Laboratory
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St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Holding Time
(Days)
Reporting
Limit
Units
Nitrate + Nitrite
EPA 353.2
Non-potable Water
28
0.05
mg/L
SM4500-NO3 F
Drinking Water
28
0.05
mg/L
EPA 353.2
Non-potable Water
28
SM4500-NO3 F
Drinking Water
28
Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen,
Dissolved
Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen,
Dissolved
0.05
mg/L
0.05
mg/L
Nitrite
SM 4500NO2 B
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
2
Nitrite Nitrogen, Total
0.01
mg/L
Nitrite, Diss.
SM 4500NO2 B
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
2
Nitrite Nitrogen, Dissolved
0.01
mg/L
TKN
EPA 351.2
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total
0.20
mg/L
TKN, Diss.
EPA 351.2
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Dissolved
0.20
mg/L
Nitrogen, Total
SM 4500N B
Drinking and NonPotable Water
28
Nitrogen, Total
0.05
mg/L
Orthophosphate
SM 4500-P F
Non-potable Water
2
Orthophosphate
Phosphorus, Total
0.005
mg/L
Orthophosphate
SM4500P E
Drinking Water
2
Orthophosphate Phosphate
0.015
mg/L
Orthophosphate, Diss.
SM 4500-P F
Non-potable Water
2
Orthophosphate
Phosphorus, Dissolved
0.005
mg/L
Nitrate + Nitrite, Diss.
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Analyte
Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen,
Total
Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen,
Total
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Holding Time
(Days)
Orthophosphate, Diss.
SM4500P E
Drinking Water
2
Analyte
Orthophosphate Phosphate,
Dissolved
Reporting
Limit
Units
0.015
mg/L
pH
SM 4500-H+B
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
15 Minutes
pH
0.0
units
Pheophytin-A
SM 10200H
Non-potable Water
28
Pheophytin-A
1.00
ug/L
Phosphorus as P, Total
SM 4500P I
Drinking Water
28
Phosphorus as Phosphate,
Total
0.03
mg/L
Phosphorus (Non-potable)
SM 4500P I (F)
Non-potable Water
28
Phosphorus, Total
0.003
mg/L
Phosphorus, Diss.
SM 4500P I (F)
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Phosphorus, Dissolved
0.010
mg/L
Sand
Petrology of Sedimentary
Rocks, 2nd ed
Drinking Water
28
Sand
Clay/Silt
1.0
1.0
mg/L
mg/L
Silica
SM 4500-SiO2 C
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Silica, Total Reactive
0.50
mg/L
Silica, Diss.
SM 4500-SiO2 C
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Silica, Dissolved Reactive
0.50
mg/L
Solids, Suspended
SM 2540D
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
7
(TSS) Solids, Suspended
1.0
mg/L
Solids, Total
SM 2540B
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
7
(TS) Solids, Total
10
mg/L
Solids, Total Dissolved
SM 2540C
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
7
(TDS) Solids, Total Dissolved
10
mg/L
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Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
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Analysis
Method
Matrix
Holding Time
(Days)
Analyte
Reporting
Limit
Units
Solids, Total Volatile
SM 2540E
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
7
Solids, Total Volatile
10
mg/L
Solids,Suspended Volatile
SM 2540E
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
7
Solids,Suspended Volatile
1.0
mg/L
Sulfate 300.1
EPA 300.1
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Sulfate
1.00
mg/L
Sulfide
SM4500-S2 E
Non-potable Water
14
Sulfide
0.01
mg/L
TOC
SM 5310C
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
28
Total Organic Carbon
1.0
mg/L
Turbidity
SM 2130B
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
2
Turbidity
0.20
NTU
UV 254
SM 5910 B
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
2
UV Absorbance, 254 nm
0.005
Abs uns/cm
UV 440
MDH
Drinking and Nonpotable Water
2
UV Absorbance, 440 nm
0.001
L/mg-m
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Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
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MICROBIOLOGY
Analysis
Coliform - PA
Method
SM 9223
Matrix
Drinking Water
Holding Time
(hours)
30
Coliform- PA (Surface
Source Water)
SM 9223
Drinking Water
Coliform-MPN-QT
SM 9223
E. Coli - MPN - QT
SM 9223
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Analyte
Coliform, Total
Escherichia coli
Reporting
Limit
1
1
Units
/100 mL
/100 mL
8
Coliform, Total
Escherichia coli
1
1
/100 mL
/100 mL
Drinking Water
30
Coliform, Total
Escherichia coli
1
1
MPN/100 mL
MPN/100 mL
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
30
24
Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli
1
1
MPN/100 mL
MPN/100 mL
Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
METALS
INDIVIDUAL
Reporting
Limit
Units
Aluminum
Aluminum
5.00
20.0
ug/L
ug/L
180
Aluminum
20.0
ug/L
Non-potable Water
180
Aluminum, Dissolved
20.0
ug/L
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Antimony
Antimony
0.60
1.00
ug/L
ug/L
Sb
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Antimony
1.00
ug/L
Sb Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Antimony, Dissolved
1.00
ug/L
As
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Arsenic
1.00
ug/L
As
As Diss.
As Diss.
EPA 6020
EPA 200.8
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
180
Arsenic
Arsenic, Dissolved
Arsenic, Dissolved
1.00
1.00
1.00
ug/L
ug/L
ug/L
Ba
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Barium
Barium
20.0
5.00
ug/L
ug/L
Ba
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Barium
5.00
ug/L
Ba Diss.
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Barium, Dissolved
Barium, Dissolved
20.0
5.00
ug/L
ug/L
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Holding Time (days)
Analyte
Al
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Al
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
Al Diss.
EPA 6020
Sb
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Environmental Laboratory
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651-201-5300
Reporting
Limit
5.00
Units
ug/L
Beryllium
0.40
ug/L
180
Beryllium
0.40
ug/L
Non-potable Water
180
Beryllium, Dissolved
0.40
ug/L
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Boron
20.0
ug/L
B
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Boron
20.0
ug/L
B Diss.
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Boron, Dissolved
20.0
ug/L
B Diss.
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Boron, Dissolved
20.0
ug/L
Cd
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Cadmium
Cadmium
0.50
0.10
ug/L
ug/L
Cd
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Cadmium
0.10
ug/L
Cd Diss.
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Cadmium, Dissolved
Cadmium, Dissolved
0.50
0.10
ug/L
ug/L
Cd Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Cadmium, Dissolved
0.10
ug/L
Ca/CaCO3
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Ca as CaCO3
5.0
mg/L
Ca/CaCO3
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Ca as CaCO3
5.0
mg/L
Ca/CaCO3 Diss.
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Ca as CaCO3, Dissolved
5.0
mg/L
Ca
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Calcium
2.0
mg/L
Analysis
Ba Diss.
Method
EPA 6020
Matrix
Non-potable Water
Holding Time (days)
180
Analyte
Barium, Dissolved
Be
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Be
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
Be Diss.
EPA 6020
B
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Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
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Analysis
Ca
Ca Diss.
Method
EPA 6010B
EPA 200.7
Matrix
Non-potable Water
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Holding Time (days)
180
180
Analyte
Calcium
Calcium, Dissolved
Reporting
Limit
2.0
2.0
Units
mg/L
mg/L
Ca Diss.
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Calcium, Dissolved
2.0
mg/L
Cr
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Chromium
Chromium
10.0
1.00
ug/L
ug/L
Cr
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Chromium
1.00
ug/L
Cr Diss.
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Chromium, Dissolved
Chromium, Dissolved
10.0
1.00
ug/L
ug/L
Cr Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Chromium, Dissolved
1.00
ug/L
Co
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Cobalt
1.00
ug/L
Co
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Cobalt
1.00
ug/L
Co Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Cobalt, Dissolved
1.00
ug/L
Cu
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Copper
10.0
ug/L
Cu
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Copper
10.0
ug/L
Cu Low Level
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Copper
1.00
ug/L
Cu Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Copper, Dissolved
10.0
ug/L
Cu Diss. Low Level
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Copper, Dissolved
1.00
ug/L
Hardness (200)
SM 2340B
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Hardness
10
mg/L
Hardness (6010B)
SM 2340B
Non-potable Water
180
Hardness
10
mg/L
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Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Reporting
Limit
10
Units
mg/L
Iron
20.0
ug/L
180
Iron, Dissolved
20.0
ug/L
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Iron
14.0
ug/L
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Iron, Dissolved
14.0
ug/L
Fe
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Iron
20.0
ug/L
Fe Diss.
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Iron, Dissolved
20.0
ug/L
Pb
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Lead
1.00
ug/L
Pb
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Lead
1.00
ug/L
Pb Diss.
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Lead, Dissolved
1.00
ug/L
Pb Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Lead, Dissolved
1.00
ug/L
Li
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Lithium
20.0
ug/L
Li
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Lithium
20.0
ug/L
Li Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Lithium, Dissolved
20.0
ug/L
Mg/CaCO3
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Mg as CaCO3
5.0
mg/L
Mg/CaCO3
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Mg as CaCO3
5.0
mg/L
Mg/CaCO3 Diss.
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Mg as CaCO3, Dissolved
5.0
mg/L
Analysis
Hardness Diss. (6010B)
Method
SM 2340B
Matrix
Non-potable Water
Holding Time (days)
180
Analyte
Hardness
Fe
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Fe Diss.
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Fe Low Level
EPA 200.7
Fe Diss. Low Level
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Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Analysis
Mg
Method
EPA 200.7
Matrix
Drinking and Non-potable Water
Holding Time (days)
180
Analyte
Magnesium
Reporting
Limit
2.00
Units
mg/L
Mg
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Magnesium
2.00
mg/L
Mg Diss.
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Magnesium, Dissolved
2.00
mg/L
Mg Diss.
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Magnesium, Dissolved
2.00
mg/L
Mn
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Manganese
10.0
ug/L
Mn
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Manganese
10.0
ug/L
Mn Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Manganese, Dissolved
10.0
ug/L
Hg
EPA 245.2
Drinking and Non-potable Water
28
Mercury
0.010
ug/L
Hg Diss.
EPA 245.2
Drinking and Non-potable Water
28
Mercury, Dissolved
0.010
ug/L
Hg Methyl
EPA 1630
Non-potable Water
180
Mercury, Methyl
0.050
ng/L
Hg Methyl, Diss.
EPA 1630
Non-potable Water
180
Mercury, Methyl Dissolved
0.050
ng/L
Hg Ultra Low Level
EPA 1631
Drinking and Non-potable Water
90
Mercury
0.400
ng/L
Hg Diss. Ultra Low Level
EPA 1631
Drinking and Non-potable Water
90
Mercury, Dissolved
0.400
ng/L
Mo
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Molybdenum
1.00
ug/L
Mo
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Molybdenum
1.00
ug/L
Mo Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Molybdenum, Dissolved
1.00
ug/L
Ni
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Nickel
Nickel
10.0
1.00
ug/L
ug/L
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Environmental Laboratory
601 Robert Street N.
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-201-5300
Reporting
Limit
1.00
Units
ug/L
Nickel, Dissolved
1.00
ug/L
180
Potassium
0.50
mg/L
Non-potable Water
180
Potassium
0.50
mg/L
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Potassium, Dissolved
0.50
mg/L
K Diss.
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
180
Potassium, Dissolved
0.50
mg/L
Se
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Selenium
Selenium
5.00
1.00
ug/L
ug/L
Se
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Selenium
1.00
ug/L
Se Diss.
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Selenium, Dissolved
Selenium, Dissolved
5.00
1.00
ug/L
ug/L
Se Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Selenium, Dissolved
1.00
ug/L
Ag
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Silver
Silver
5.00
0.20
ug/L
ug/L
Ag
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Silver
0.20
ug/L
Ag Diss.
EPA 200.8
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Silver, Dissolved
Silver, Dissolved
5.00
0.20
ug/L
ug/L
Ag Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Silver, Dissolved
0.20
ug/L
Na
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Sodium
0.50
mg/L
Analysis
Ni
Method
EPA 6020
Matrix
Non-potable Water
Holding Time (days)
180
Analyte
Nickel
Ni Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
K
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
K
EPA 6010B
K Diss.
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Reporting
Limit
0.50
Units
mg/L
Sodium, Dissolved
0.50
mg/L
180
Sodium, Dissolved
0.50
mg/L
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Strontium
Strontium
2.00
5.00
ug/L
ug/L
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Strontium
5.00
ug/L
Sr Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Strontium, Dissolved
5.00
ug/L
Tl
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Thallium
1.00
ug/L
Tl
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Thallium
1.00
ug/L
Tl Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Thallium
1.00
ug/L
Sn
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Tin
5.00
ug/L
Sn
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Tin
5.00
ug/L
Sn Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Tin, Dissolved
5.00
ug/L
Ti
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Titanium
5.00
ug/L
Ti
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Titanium
5.00
ug/L
Ti Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Titanium, Dissolved
5.00
ug/L
U
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Uranium
0.67
pCi/L
V
EPA 200.8
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Vanadium
2.00
ug/L
Analysis
Na
Method
EPA 6010B
Matrix
Non-potable Water
Holding Time (days)
180
Analyte
Sodium
Na Diss.
EPA 200.7
Drinking and Non-potable Water
180
Na Diss.
EPA 6010B
Non-potable Water
Sr
EPA 200.8
Sr
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Limit
Units
Vanadium
2.00
ug/L
180
Vanadium, Dissolved
2.00
ug/L
Drinking Water
Non-potable Water
180
180
Zinc
Zinc
20.0
10.0
ug/L
ug/L
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Zinc
10.0
ug/L
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
Zinc, Dissolved
10.0
ug/L
Analysis
Method
Matrix
Holding Time (days)
Analyte
V
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
180
V Diss.
EPA 6020
Non-potable Water
Zn
EPA 200.8
Zn
Zn Diss.
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SAMPLE CONTAINERS
Organic Sample Containers:
40mL Clear Glass Vial, Pre-preserved with 25 mg of Ascorbic
Acid; (Chlorinated water sources); Preserved at collection with
three drops of 1:1 Hydrochloric Acid
40mL Clear Glass Vial, Pre-preserved with 0.5mL of Hydrochloric
Acid; (Non-chlorinated water sources)
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40mL Clear Glass Vial; Pre-preserved with 3mg of Sodium Thiosulfate
40mL Clear Glass Vial; Pre-preserved with 1.2mL of Monochloro Acetic Acid
and 3.2 mg of Sodium Thiosulfate
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40mL Amber Glass Vial; Pre-preserved with 4 mg of Sodium Thiosulfate
250mL Amber Glass Jar; Pre-preserved with 2.5 mL of
Ammonium Chloride
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250mL Amber Glass Jar; Pre-preserved with 12.5 mg of Sodium Sulfite
1L Amber Glass Bottle, Pre-preserved with 40-50mg of Sodium
Sulfite; Preserved at collection with 3 ml of 1:1 Hydrochloric Acid
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1L Amber Glass Bottle, Unpreserved
1L Amber Glass Bottle; Preserved at collection with 3mL of Hydrochloric
Acid
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250mL Clear Glass Tall Jar; Unpreserved
250mL HDPE Bottle, Unpreserved; PFC only
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Inorganic Sample Containers:
Radiation Sample Containers:
4L HDPE Jug; Unpreserved
47mm
Glass
Fiber
Filter
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4L LDPE Cubitainer;
Unpreserved
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General Chemistry Sample Containers:
1L Amber Glass Bottle; Unpreserved
47mm Glass Fiber Filter
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125mL HDPE Bottle; Pre-preserved with 2.5 mL of 10% Sulfuric
Acid
125mL HDPE Bottle; Unpreserved Nitrate
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125mL HDPE Bottle; Fluoride Only
500mL HDPE Bottle, Preserved at collection with
20mL – 2.5N Sodium Hydroxide; Cyanide
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250mL HDPE Bottle, Preserved at collection with 5mL – 10%
Sulfuric Acid; Nutrient Parameters
125mL HDPE Bottle; General Chemistry Parameters
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250mL HDPE Bottle; General Chemistry Parameters
1L HDPE Bottle; General Chemistry Parameters
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Microbiology Sample Containers:
150mL HDPE (Sterile) Bottle, Pre-preserved
with 10-35mg Sodium Thiosulfate;
Microbiological Parameters
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Microbiology sampling instructions
Please fill container between the 120ml and the 100ml
lines.
There are TWO lines on the sample container, one at 100ml level and one at 120ml
level. The water level must be filled between the 100ml and 120ml lines. A minimum
of 100ml is needed to meet the analytical requirements and less than 120ml to allow
for adequate headspace for proper mixing. If there is too little or too much water, this
will result in the sample being rejected and you will be required to recollect the
sample.
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Metals Sample Containers:
120mL HDPE Bottle, Preserved at collection with 2.5mL – 25%
Hydrochloric acid & 25% Nitric Acid solution; Mercury
250mL HDPE Bottle, Preserved at collection with 2.5 mL – 20%
Nitric Acid; Metals Parameters
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