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Water & Waste Water Analysis | Solids and Solids Analysis | Microbiological Analysis | Bioassay | Hazardous Waste Characterization Analysis


Water and Waste Water Analysis

AnalysisMethodMatrixDepartment
Biotoxicity -48 Acute Def C.dubiaEPA 821-R-02-012AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -48 Acute Def P.promelasEPA 821-R-02-012AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -48 Acute PF C.dubiaEPA 821-R-02-012AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -48 Acute PF P.promelasEPA 821-R-02-012AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -7 Chronic Def C.dubiaEPA 821-R-02-013AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -7 Chronic Def P.promelasEPA 821-R-02-013AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -7 Chronic PF C.dubiaEPA 821-R-02-013AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -7 Chronic PF P.promelasEPA 821-R-02-013AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -96 Acute Def P.promelasEPA 821-R-02-013AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -ASRITASRITAqueousBioassay
AciditySM 2310 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Alkalinity, All formsEPA 310.2AqueousGeneral Chem
Alkalinity, All formsSM 2320 BAqueousGeneral Chem
AmmoniaEPA 350.1AqueousGeneral Chem
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)SM 5210 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD)SM 5210 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Specific Heat (Heating value as BTU)ASTM D 5468MAqueousGeneral Chem
Chlorine, Free ResidualSM 4500-Cl FAqueousGeneral Chem
Chlorine, Free ResidualSM 4500-Cl GAqueousGeneral Chem
Chlorine, Total ResidualSM 4500-Cl FAqueousGeneral Chem
Chlorine, Total ResidualSM 4500-Cl GAqueousGeneral Chem
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)SM 5220 DAqueousGeneral Chem
Color, ApparentSM 2120 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Color, TrueSM 2120 BAqueousGeneral Chem
ConductivityEPA 9050AAqueousGeneral Chem
ConductivitySM 2510 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Conductivity, NeutralizedEPA 9050MAqueousGeneral Chem
Corrosivity-Langlier IndexSM 2330 BAqueousGeneral Chem
CTAS (Nonionic Surfactants)SM 5540 B,DAqueousGeneral Chem
Cyanide, TotalEPA 9010/9014AqueousGeneral Chem
Cyanide, TotalSM 4500-CN C,EAqueousGeneral Chem
Cyanide, Amenable to ChlorinationEPA 9010/9014AqueousGeneral Chem
Cyanide, Amenable to ChlorinationSM 4500-CN GAqueousGeneral Chem
DensityASTM D 1475MAqueousGeneral Chem
Dissolved OxygenSM 4500-O GAqueousGeneral Chem
Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC)EPA 9060AAqueousGeneral Chem
Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC)SM 5310 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Ferrous IronSM 3500-Fe BAqueousGeneral Chem
Free Carbon dioxideSM 4500-CO2 DAqueousGeneral Chem
Hexavalent ChromiumEPA 7196AAqueousGeneral Chem
Hexavalent ChromiumSM 3500-Cr BAqueousGeneral Chem
Anions(Br, Cl, F, NO2, NO3, SO4)EPA 300.0AqueousGeneral Chem
Anions(Br, Cl, F, NO2, NO3, SO4)EPA 9056AAqueousGeneral Chem
Ignitability (as Flash Point)EPA 1010AAqueousGeneral Chem
IodineSM 4500-I BAqueousGeneral Chem
MBAS (Anionic Surfactants)SM 5540 CAqueousGeneral Chem
NitrateEPA 353.2AqueousGeneral Chem
Nitrate+NitriteEPA 353.2AqueousGeneral Chem
NitriteEPA 353.2AqueousGeneral Chem
OdorSM 2150 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Organic NitrogenCalculationAqueousGeneral Chem
OrthophosphateSM 4500-P EAqueousGeneral Chem
Paint Filter Test (Free Liquids)EPA 9095BAqueousGeneral Chem
pHEPA 9040CAqueousGeneral Chem
pHSM 4500-H+ BAqueousGeneral Chem
Phenolics, TotalEPA 420.1AqueousGeneral Chem
Phenolics, TotalEPA 9065AqueousGeneral Chem
Phosphorus, TotalSM 4500-P B,EAqueousGeneral Chem
Potassium PermanganateColorimetricAqueousGeneral Chem
ResistivityCalculationAqueousGeneral Chem
Ryznar Stability IndexCalculationAqueousGeneral Chem
Sodium PermanganateColorimetricAqueousGeneral Chem
Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate (SOUR)SM 2710 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Specific GravitySM 2710 FAqueousGeneral Chem
Settleable SolidsSM 2540 FAqueousGeneral Chem
SulfideEPA 9030/9034AqueousGeneral Chem
SulfideSM 4500-S DAqueousGeneral Chem
Hydrogen SulfideSM 4500-S2- DAqueousGeneral Chem
SulfiteSM 4500-SO3 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) (Filterable Residue)SM 2540 CAqueousGeneral Chem
Total Kjedhal NitrogenEPA 351.2AqueousGeneral Chem
Total Kjedhal NitrogenSM 4500-Norg B/NH3 DAqueousGeneral Chem
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)EPA 9060AAqueousGeneral Chem
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)SM 5310 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Total HalogensCalculationAqueousGeneral Chem
Total Organic NitrogenCalculationAqueousGeneral Chem
Total Sulfur (as Sulfide + sulfate)CalculationAqueousGeneral Chem
Total Solids (TS)SM 2540 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) (Non-filterable Residue)SM 2540 DAqueousGeneral Chem
TurbidityEPA 180.1AqueousGeneral Chem
Total Volatile Solids (TVS)EPA 160.4AqueousGeneral Chem
UV 254 AbsorptionSM 5910 BAqueousGeneral Chem
Volatile Suspended Solids (VSS)EPA 160.4AqueousGeneral Chem
Hardness, All formsCalculationAqueousMetals
Metals, Total and/or Dissolved (Specify Target List)EPA 200.7AqueousMetals
Metals, Total and/or Dissolved (Specify Target List)EPA 6010CAqueousMetals
Metals, Total and/or Dissolved (Specify Target List)EPA 200.8AqueousMetals
Metals, Total and/or Dissolved (Specify Target List)EPA 6020AAqueousMetals
Mercury, Total and/or DissolvedEPA 245.1AqueousMetals
Mercury, Total and/or DissolvedEPA 7470AAqueousMetals
Sodium Absorption RatioCalculationAqueousMetals
SPLP MercuryEPA 7470AAqueousMetals
SPLP MetalsEPA 6010BAqueousMetals
TCLP MercuryEPA 7470AAqueousMetals
TCLP MetalsEPA 6010CAqueousMetals
E. coliSM 9223 B/QuantitrayAqueousMicro
E. coliSM 9223 BAqueousMicro
EnterococciSM 9230 CAqueousMicro
EnterococciEnterolertAqueousMicro
Fecal ColiformSM 9222 DAqueousMicro
Fecal StrepSM 9230 CAqueousMicro
Heterotrophic Plate CountSM 9215 BAqueousMicro
Total ColiformSM 9222 BAqueousMicro
Total ColiformSM 9223 B/QuanititrayAqueousMicro
Alcohols by GCEPA 8015MAqueousSemivolatiles
Semi-volatile Organics (SVOC BNA)EPA 625AqueousSemivolatiles
Semi-volatile Organics (SVOC BNA)EPA 8270DAqueousSemivolatiles
Semi-volatile Organics PAH List (SVOC PAH)EPA 8270DAqueousSemivolatiles
Semi-volatile Organics Phthalates List (SVOC Phthaltes)EPA 8270DAqueousSemivolatiles
BromocilHPLCAqueousSemivolatiles
Dissolved Gasses (Methane, ethane, ethene)RSK-175MAqueousSemivolatiles
Diesel Range/Oil Range OrganicsEPA 8015CAqueousSemivolatiles
EDB/DBCP Low LevelEPA 8011AqueousSemivolatiles
Glycol Ethers by GCEPA 8015MAqueousSemivolatiles
Glycols by GCEPA 8015MAqueousSemivolatiles
Herbicides (Chlorophenoxy Herbicides)EPA 615AqueousSemivolatiles
Herbicides (Chlorophenoxy Herbicides)EPA 8151AAqueousSemivolatiles
PyrethrinsEPA 1660AqueousSemivolatiles
FormaldehydeEPA 8315AAqueousSemivolatiles
AcrylamideEPA 8316AqueousSemivolatiles
Hydrocarbons by GCEPA 8015MAqueousSemivolatiles
Oil and Grease (HEM, Hexane Extractable Materials)EPA 1664AAqueousSemivolatiles
PCBs (PCBs as Aroclors)EPA 608AqueousSemivolatiles
PCBs (PCBs as Aroclors)EPA 8082AAqueousSemivolatiles
MethoxychlorEPA 608.2AqueousSemivolatiles
Pesticides (Chlorinated Pesticides)EPA 608AqueousSemivolatiles
Pesticides (Chlorinated Pesticides)EPA 8081BAqueousSemivolatiles
Product ID by GC (Fuel fingerprint analysis)EPA 8015CAqueousSemivolatiles
SPLP SVOC (BNA)EPA 8270DAqueousSemivolatiles
SPLP Herbicides (Chlorophenoxy herbicides)EPA 8151AAqueousSemivolatiles
SPLP Pesticides (Chlorinated pesticides)EPA 8081BAqueousSemivolatiles
TCLP SVOC (BNA)EPA 8270DAqueousSemivolatiles
TCLP Herbicides (Chlorophenoxy herbicides)EPA 8151AAqueousSemivolatiles
TCLP Pesticides (Chlorinated pesticides)EPA 8081BAqueousSemivolatiles
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (SGT-HEM)EPA 1664AAqueousSemivolatiles
Gasoline Range OrganicsEPA 8015CAqueousVolatiles
Mineral Spirits by GCEPA 8015MAqueousVolatiles
SPLP Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)EPA 8260BAqueousVolatiles
TCLP Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)EPA 8260BAqueousVolatiles
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)EPA 624AqueousVolatiles
Volatile Organic Compounds BETX, MtBE, Napth list (BETX)EPA 624AqueousVolatiles
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)EPA 8260BAqueousVolatiles
Volatile Organic Compounds BETX, MtBE, Napth list (BETX)EPA 8260BAqueousVolatiles

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Soils and Solids Analysis

AnalysisSpecific MethodMatrixDepartment
Acid NumberASTM D 974OilGeneral Chem
AciditySM 2310 BMSolidGeneral Chem
Alkalinity, All formsSM 2320 BMSolidGeneral Chem
AmmoniaEPA 350.1SolidGeneral Chem
Ash ContentSM 2540 GSolidGeneral Chem
Specific Heat (Heating value as BTU)ASTM D 5468MProductGeneral Chem
Specific Heat (Heating value as BTU)ASTM D 5468MSolidGeneral Chem
Cyanide, TotalEPA 9010/9014ProductGeneral Chem
Cyanide, TotalEPA 9010/9014SolidGeneral Chem
Cyanide, Amenable to ChlorinationEPA 9010/9014SolidGeneral Chem
DensityASTM D 1475MProductGeneral Chem
DensityASTM D 1475MSolidGeneral Chem
GA DOT ExtractionGA DOTSolidGeneral Chem
GA DOT AnionsGA DOT/EPA 9056ASolidGeneral Chem
GA DOT ResistivityGA DOT/SM 2510 BSolidGeneral Chem
GA DOTpHGA DOT/EPA 9045SolidGeneral Chem
Hexavalent ChromiumEPA 3060A/7196ASolidGeneral Chem
Anions(Br, Cl, F, NO2, NO3, SO4)EPA 9056AProductGeneral Chem
Anions(Br, Cl, F, NO2, NO3, SO4)EPA 9056ASolidGeneral Chem
Anions(Br, Cl, F, NO2, NO3, SO4)EPA 9056AWipeGeneral Chem
Ignitability (as Flash Point)EPA 1010AOilGeneral Chem
Ignitability (as Flash Point)EPA 1010AProductGeneral Chem
Ignitability (as Flash Point)EPA 1010ASolidGeneral Chem
Mehlich ExtractionMehlich ProcedureSolidGeneral Chem
Mehlich Extraction, Extractable PhosphorusSM 4500-P B,ESolidGeneral Chem
Method 24 Volatile Content ASTM 2369ASTM D 2369ProductGeneral Chem
Method 24 Volatile Content ASTM 2369ASTM D 203/2369SolidGeneral Chem
Method 24 Volatile Organic Content calculationASTM D 2369ProductGeneral Chem
Method 24 Volatile Organic Content calculationASTM D 2369SolidGeneral Chem
Method 24 Water Content (KF) ASTM E 203ASTM E 203ProductGeneral Chem
Method 24 Water Content (KF) ASTM E 203ASTM E 203SolidGeneral Chem
NitrateEPA 353.2SolidGeneral Chem
Nitrate+NitriteEPA 353.2SolidGeneral Chem
NitriteEPA 353.2SolidGeneral Chem
Organic NitrogenCalculationSolidGeneral Chem
Paint Filter Test (Free Liquids)EPA 9095BSolidGeneral Chem
pHEPA 9045DProductGeneral Chem
pHEPA 9045DSolidGeneral Chem
pHEPA 9045DWipeGeneral Chem
Phosphorus, ExtractableSM 4500-P B,EProductGeneral Chem
Phosphorus, ExtractableSM 4500-P B,ESolidGeneral Chem
ResistivityCalculationSolidGeneral Chem
Solids, Dry WeightSOP MoistureProductGeneral Chem
Solids, Dry WeightSOP MoistureSolidGeneral Chem
Specific GravitySM 2710 FProductGeneral Chem
SulfideEPA 9030/9034SolidGeneral Chem
SulfideSM 4500-S DProductGeneral Chem
Total Kjedhal NitrogenEPA 351.2SolidGeneral Chem
Total HalogensCalculationOilGeneral Chem
Total HalogensCalculationProductGeneral Chem
Total HalogensCalculationSolidGeneral Chem
Total NitrogenCalculationProductGeneral Chem
Total NitrogenCalculationSolidGeneral Chem
Total Organic NitrogenCalculationSolidGeneral Chem
Total Sulfur (as Sulfide + sulfate)CalculationProductGeneral Chem
Total Sulfur (as Sulfide + sulfate)CalculationSolidGeneral Chem
Total Solids (TS)SM 2540 GProductGeneral Chem
Total Solids (TS)SM 2540 GSolidGeneral Chem
Total Volatile Solids (TVS)SM 2540 GSolidGeneral Chem
Water Content (KF)ASTM E 203OilGeneral Chem
Water Content (KF)ASTM E 203ProductGeneral Chem
DOT Soluble Lead49CFR 172.102SolidMetals
Metals, Total (Specify Target List)EPA 6010CProductMetals
Metals, Total (Specify Target List)EPA 6010CSolidMetals
Metals, Total (Specify Target List)EPA 6010CWipeMetals
Mehlich Extraction, Extractable MetalsEPA 6010BSolidMetals
Mercury, TotalEPA 7471BProductMetals
Mercury, TotalEPA 7471BSolidMetals
SPLP MercuryEPA 7470ASolidMetals
SPLP MetalsEPA 6010BSolidMetals
TCLP MercuryEPA 7470ASolidMetals
TCLP MetalsEPA 6010CSolidMetals
E. coliSM 9223 B/QuantitrayProductMicro
E. coliSM 9223 B/QuantitraySolidMicro
Fecal ColiformSM 9221 ESolidMicro
Fecal ColiformSM 9222 DSolidMicro
Heterotrophic Plate CountSM 9215 BProductMicro
Heterotrophic Plate CountSM 9215 BMSolidMicro
Linen Sterility EvaluationSM 9215BSolidMicro
Total ColiformSM 9222 BProductMicro
Total ColiformSM 9222 BSolidMicro
Total ColiformSM 9223 B/QuanititrayProductMicro
Alcohols by GCEPA 8015MSolidSemivolatiles
Semi-volatile Organics (SVOC BNA)EPA 8270DProductSemivolatiles
Semi-volatile Organics (SVOC BNA)EPA 8270DSolidSemivolatiles
Semi-volatile Organics (SVOC BNA)EPA 8270DWipeSemivolatiles
Semi-volatile Organics PAH List (SVOC PAH)EPA 8270DSolidSemivolatiles
Semi-volatile Organics Phthalates List (SVOC Phthaltes)EPA 8270DSolidSemivolatiles
Diesel Range OrganicsEPA 8015CWipeSemivolatiles
Diesel Range/Oil Range OrganicsEPA 8015CProductSemivolatiles
Diesel Range/Oil Range OrganicsEPA 8015CSolidSemivolatiles
Glycol Ethers by GCEPA 8015MProductSemivolatiles
Glycol Ethers by GCEPA 8015MSolidSemivolatiles
Glycols by GCEPA 8015MSolidSemivolatiles
Herbicides (Chlorophenoxy Herbicides)EPA 8151ASolidSemivolatiles
Herbicides (Chlorophenoxy Herbicides)EPA 8151AWipeSemivolatiles
PyrethrinsEPA 8315AProductSemivolatiles
PyrethrinsEPA 8315ASolidSemivolatiles
FormaldehydeEPA 8315AProductSemivolatiles
FormaldehydeEPA 8315ASolidSemivolatiles
Hydrocarbons by GCEPA 8015MSolidSemivolatiles
Oil and Grease (HEM, Hexane Extractable Materials)EPA 9071MSolidSemivolatiles
PCBs (PCBs as Aroclors)EPA 8082AOilSemivolatiles
PCBs (PCBs as Aroclors)EPA 8082AProductSemivolatiles
PCBs (PCBs as Aroclors)EPA 8082ASolidSemivolatiles
PCBs (PCBs as Aroclors)EPA 8082AWipeSemivolatiles
Pesticides (Chlorinated Pesticides)EPA 8081BProductSemivolatiles
Pesticides (Chlorinated Pesticides)EPA 8081BSolidSemivolatiles
Pesticides (Chlorinated Pesticides)EPA 8081BWipeSemivolatiles
Product ID by GC (Fuel fingerprint analysis)EPA 8015CProductSemivolatiles
Product ID by GC (Fuel fingerprint analysis)EPA 8015CSolidSemivolatiles
SPLP SVOC (BNA)EPA 8270DSolidSemivolatiles
SPLP Herbicides (Chlorophenoxy herbicides)EPA 8151ASolidSemivolatiles
SPLP Pesticides (Chlorinated pesticides)EPA 8081BSolidSemivolatiles
TCLP SVOC (BNA)EPA 8270DSolidSemivolatiles
TCLP Herbicides (Chlorophenoxy herbicides)EPA 8151ASolidSemivolatiles
TCLP Pesticides (Chlorinated pesticides)EPA 8081BSolidSemivolatiles
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (SGT-HEM)EPA 9071MSolidSemivolatiles
Gasoline Range OrganicsEPA 8015CProductVolatiles
Gasoline Range OrganicsEPA 8015CSolidVolatiles
Mineral Spirits by GCEPA 8015MSolidVolatiles
SPLP Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)EPA 8260BSolidVolatiles
TCLP Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)EPA 8260BSolidVolatiles
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)EPA 8260BProductVolatiles
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)EPA 8260BSolidVolatiles
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)EPA 8260BWipeVolatiles
Volatile Organic Compounds BETX, MtBE, Napth list (BETX)EPA 8260BSolidVolatiles

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Microbiological Analysis

AnalysisSpecific MethodMatrixDepartment
E. coliSM 9223 B/QuantitrayAqueousMicro
E. coliSM 9223 B/QuantitrayProductMicro
E. coliSM 9223 B/QuantitraySolidMicro
E. coliSM 9223 BAqueousMicro
EnterococciSM 9230 CAqueousMicro
EnterococciEnterolertAqueousMicro
Fecal ColiformSM 9221 ESolidMicro
Fecal ColiformSM 9222 DAqueousMicro
Fecal ColiformSM 9222 DSolidMicro
Fecal StrepSM 9230 CAqueousMicro
Heterotrophic Plate CountSM 9215 BAqueousMicro
Heterotrophic Plate CountSM 9215 BProductMicro
Heterotrophic Plate CountSM 9215 BMSolidMicro
Linen Sterility EvaluationSM 9215BSolidMicro
Total ColiformSM 9222 BAqueousMicro
Total ColiformSM 9222 BProductMicro
Total ColiformSM 9222 BSolidMicro
Total ColiformSM 9223 B/QuanititrayAqueousMicro
Total ColiformSM 9223 B/QuanititrayProductMicro

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Bioassay/ Biotoxicity Analysis

AnalysisSpecific MethodMatrixDepartment
Biotoxicity -48 Acute Def C.dubiaEPA 821-R-02-012AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -48 Acute Def P.promelasEPA 821-R-02-012AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -48 Acute PF C.dubiaEPA 821-R-02-012AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -48 Acute PF P.promelasEPA 821-R-02-012AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -7 Chronic Def C.dubiaEPA 821-R-02-013AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -7 Chronic Def P.promelasEPA 821-R-02-013AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -7 Chronic PF C.dubiaEPA 821-R-02-013AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -7 Chronic PF P.promelasEPA 821-R-02-013AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -96 Acute Def P.promelasEPA 821-R-02-013AqueousBioassay
Biotoxicity -ASRITASRITAqueousBioassay

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Hazardous Waste Characterization Analysis

AnalysisSpecific MethodMatrixDepartment
TCLP SVOC (BNA)EPA 8270DWasteSemivolatiles
TCLP Herbicides (Chlorophenoxy herbicides)EPA 8151AWasteSemivolatiles
TCLP MercuryEPA 7470AWasteMetals
TCLP MetalsEPA 6010CWasteMetals
TCLP Pesticides (Chlorinated pesticides)EPA 8081BWasteSemivolatiles
TCLP Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)EPA 8260BWasteVolatiles
Ignitability (as Flash Point)EPA 1010AWasteGeneral Chem
Corrosivity as pHEPA 9045DWasteGeneral Chem
Total CyanideEPA 9010/9014WasteGeneral Chem
Total SulfideEPA 9030/9034WasteGeneral Chem

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