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Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:47:05 -0400
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Subject: 3 RE: [DCHAS-L] Wastewater testing
From: "Chrismarlowe"
Date: June 24, 2009 10:29:20 AM EDT
Subject: RE: [DCHAS-L] Wastewater testing
Julie:
The analytical cost for multi-metals analysis may seem high, but I
usually find it a bargain.
If you need to meet the usual regulatory limits, you'll need a method,
like AA, that determines analytes at a low detection limit. You
probably don't intend to run samples often enough to acquire, equip,
train, and operate such a device at a monthly cost lower than the lab
charges you.
I suggest that you conduct a full-cost analysis before you buy
anything. You may find that commercial labs are your best friend.
NOTE: I am a user like you, not a laboratory shill.
Stay healthy,
Chris Marlowe
42 Highlander Dr
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
908 / 754 - 5160 (home)
732 / 539 - 8128 (cell)
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From: "Lazarski, Peter M."
Date: June 24, 2009 10:33:31 AM EDT
Subject: RE: [DCHAS-L] Wastewater testing
Julie,
Your first step should be to contact your state environmental
regulators to learn what, if any, certifications will be necessary for
your laboratory to acquire. Are you monitoring solely for internal
company use or will the results be used for discharge permit
reporting? Will you be performing work just for your company or will
you be soliciting additional work from other companies?
If you'll need to be certified, the regulators can provide a listing
of which procedures they've deemed as suitable for your analytes. If
this work is already being done for your company by a contractor, you
could speak with the laboratory director and possibly visit their
facility.
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From: "Mcavoy, Lance"
Date: June 24, 2009 10:37:13 AM EDT
Subject: RE: [DCHAS-L] Wastewater testing
We have used EPA methods and Standard methods. The question is what
detection limits you need, what type of cost are you willing to pay,
and how skilled is your analyst? We have used Graphite Furnace AA,
ICP-AES, and ICP-MS (currently what we are set-up for). EPA methods
are 200.9 (GFAA), 200.7 (ICP-AES), and 200.8 (ICP-MS). I know that
most state's require analysis by approved method listed in 40 CFR Part
136. This was updated in 2007 or 2008 and I know 200.7 and 200.8 are
still in there. I'm not sure about SW846 methods. The methods are
available on line in PDF format.
Standard Methods may also be used and a copy of the methods may be
purchased through WEF or AWWA.
Lance A. McAvoy,
Environmental Chemist
City of Fort Smith
Environmental Quality Analytical Laboratory
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