Environmental Tests - Drinking Water - Inorganic

Alkalinity, Total and Phenolphthalein
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Alkalinity Total and Phenolphthalein

Matrix

Water

Method

Standard Methods 2320B

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

14 Days



Bicarbonate-Carbonate, with Alkalinity
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Bicarbonate-carbonate, with alkalinity

Matrix

Water

Method

Standard Methods 2320B

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

14 Days



Bicarbonate-Carbonate, without Alkalinity
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Bicarbonate-carbonate, without alkalinity

Matrix

Water

Method

Standard Methods 2320B

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

14 Days



Bromate
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Bromate

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 300.1

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

50 mg/L LEDA

Holding Time

28 Days





Bromide
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Bromide

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 300.0

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

None

Holding Time

28 Days





Carbon, Total Organic
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Carbon, Total Organic

Matrix

Water

Method

Standard Methods 5310C

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Glass Container

Preservation

pH <2 with sulfuric acid

Holding Time

28 Days



Chloride
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Chloride

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 300.0

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

None

Holding Time

28 Days



Chlorite
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Chlorite

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 300.1

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

50 mg/L LEDA

Holding Time

14 Days



Chlorate
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Chlorate

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 300.0

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

None

Holding Time

28 Days



Color
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Color

Matrix

Water

Method

Standard Methods 2120B

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

48 hours



Conductance
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Conductance

Matrix

Water

Method

Standard Methods 2510B

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

28 Days



Cyanide, Total
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Cyanide, Total

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 9010A

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

pH >12 with sodium hydroxide 4 °C

Holding Time

14 Days



Fluoride
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Fluoride

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 300.0

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

28 Days



Hardness
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Hardness

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 130.1

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

pH < 2 with sulfuric acid

Holding Time

180 Days



Nitrate + Nitrite
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Nitrate + Nitrite as Nitrogen

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 353.2

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C, Chlorinated

Holding Time

14 Days



Nitrate
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Nitrate as Nitrogen

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 353.2

Sample Size Container

100 ml Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

48 Hours



Nitrite
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Nitrite as Nitrogen

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 353.2

Sample Size Container

100 ml Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

48 Hours



Perchlorate
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Perchlorate

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 314.0

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

None

Holding Time

28 Days



pH
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pH

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 150.1

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

none

Holding Time

Immediate analysis required



Residue, Total
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Residue, Total

Matrix

Water

Method

Standard Methods 2540B

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

none

Holding Time

Immediate analysis required



Routine Water Group
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Routine Water Group pH, Conductance, Alkalinity, Chloride, Sulfate, Fluoride, Nitrate, Total Dissolved Solids

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 150.1, 300.0,353.2, Standard Methods 2320B, 2510B, 1030F

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

14 Days



Silica, Dissolved
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Silica, Dissolved

Matrix

Water

Method

Standard Methods 4500Si-F

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

28 Days



Solids, Total Dissolved
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Solids, Total Dissolved, Calculated

Matrix

Water

Method

Standard Methods 1030F

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

14 Days



Solids, Total Dissolved
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Solids, Total Dissolved, Determined

Matrix

Water

Method

Standard Methods 2540C

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

14 Days



Sulfate
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Sulfate

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 300.0

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

28 Days



Turbidity
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Turbidity

Matrix

Water

Method

EPA 180.1

Sample Size Container

1 Quart Plastic Container

Preservation

4 °C

Holding Time

48 Hours