EPA Methods
Organic Analysis
| METHOD | PARAMETER |
|---|---|
| EPA 524.2 | Volatile Organics – MTBE only |
| EPA 524.2 | Volatile Organics – Full 524 List |
| EPA 524.2 | Volatile Organics – Full 524 List w/ Oxygenates |
| EPA 524.2 | Volatile Organics – Tri-Halomethanes only |
| EPA 601 via EPA 624 | Volatile Organics – Halogenated Compounds |
| EPA 602 via EPA 624 | Volatile Organics – Aromatics |
| EPA 1666 | Volatile Organics – Pharmaceuticals |
| EPA 624 | Volatile Organics – Full 624 List |
| EPA 608 | Pesticides |
| EPA 608 | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB’s) |
| EPA 608 | Pesticide/PCB combo |
| EPA 515.2 | Herbicide 2,4D |
| EPA 549.1 Modified | Diquat |
| EPA 625 | Semi-Volatile Organics – Full 625 List |
| EPA Method 25 modified | Methane in Air |
| USEPA Region 1 | Methane in Water |
| Massachusetts EPH | Mass Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons with Presumptive Certainty by GC/FID |
| Massachusetts VPH | Mass Volatile Petroleum Hydrocarbons with Presumptive Certainty by GC/FID-PID |
| Massachusetts EPH/VPH | Mass EPH and VPH combo with Presumptive Certainty |
| Massachusetts TPH/EPH | Mass EPH for TPH carbon range only |
| SW 8015 | Ethylene & Propylene Glycol |
| SW 8015 | Alcohols – Ethyl, Methyl and Isopropyl |
| SW 8015 | Alcohols – Each Individual |
| SW 8015 GRO | Gasoline Range Organics – TPH |
| SW 8015 DRO | Diesel Range Organics – TPH |
| SW 8021B BTEX | Volatile Organics – BTEX Volatile Aromatics |
| SW 8021B Halocarbons | Volatile Organics – Halocarbons |
| SW 8021B via SW8260 | Volatile Organics – Full 8260 List |
| SW 8081A | Pesticides |
| SW 8082A | PCB |
| SW 8140 modified via GC/MS | Pesticides – Organo Phosphorus |
| SW 8151A | Herbicides 2,4D & Silvex only |
| SW 8260C | Volatile Organics – MTBE only |
| SW 8260C | Volatile Organics – Full 8260 List |
| SW 8260C | Volatile Organics – Full 8260 List w/ Oxygenates |
| CSW 8260B | Volatile Organics – SIM |
| SW 8270D | Semi Volatile Organics – Full 8270 List |
| SW 8270D | Semi Volatile Organics – Acid Extractables only |
| SW 8270D | Semi Volatile Organics – Base Neutrals only |
| SW 8270D | Semi Volatile Organics – PAH only |
| SW 8315 Modified | Formaldehyde via HPLC |
Bacteria and Microbiology Analysis
| METHOD | PARAMETER |
|---|---|
| 9223B | E-Coli – Quanti-Tray |
| 9222D | Fecal Coliform – Membrane Filtration |
| 9221E | Fecal Coliform – Most Probable Number (MPN) |
| 9215B | Heterotrophic Plate Count – HPC |
| 9222B | Total Coliform – Membrane Filtration DW Quanti-Tray |
| 9222B | Total Coliform – Membrane Filtration Wastewater |
| 9221B | Total Coliform – Most Probable Number (MPN) |
| 9223B | Total Coliform / E-Coli – Present / Absent |
Inorganic Analysis & Wet Chemistry
| METHOD | PARAMETER |
|---|---|
| SM 2320B | Alkalinity – Total as bicarbonate |
| SM 2320B | Alkalinity – Carbonate only |
| SM 2320B | Alkalinity – Caustic/Hydroxide only |
| SM 2320B | Alkalinity – Total, Carbonate and Caustic |
| SM 4500-NH3 F | Ammonia |
| SM 5210B | Biochemical Oxygen Demand – BOD 5 Day |
| SM 5210B | Biochemical Oxygen Demand – BOD 20 Day |
| SM 5210B | Biochemical Oxygen Demand – Carbonaceous BOD 5 Day |
| EPA 300.0 | Bromide |
| ASTM D240-87 | BTU |
| SM 5220D | Chemical Oxygen Demand – COD |
| EPA 300.0 | Chloride |
| SM 3500-CrD | Hexavalent Chromium |
| EPA 110.2 Modified | Color (modified) |
| SW 9045 | Corrosivity / pH |
| SM 4500CN G&E | Cyanide – Amenable |
| SM 4500CN C&E | Cyanide – Total |
| In House | Density |
| EPA 360.1 | Dissolved Oxygen |
| SW 1010 | Flashpoint |
| SW 1030 | Ignitability |
| EPA 300.0 | Fluoride |
| EPA 300.0 | Nitrate |
| EPA 300.0 | Nitrite |
| EPA 300.0 | Nitrate / Nitrite combo |
| SM 2340B | Hardness by Calculation |
| EPA 1664A | Oil & Grease – Total HEM |
| EPA 1664A | Oil & Grease – SGT/HEM |
| SW 9095 | Paint Filter |
| EPA 314.0 | Perchlorate |
| EPA 314.0 Revision 1 | Massachusetts Perchlorate |
| SM 4500-H+ B | pH |
| EPA 420.1 | Phenol |
| SM 4500-P B&E | Phosphorus – Ortho |
| EPA 140.1 Modified | Odor – Apparent |
| EPA 200.7 | Phosphorus – Total |
| SW 846 Ch. 7.3.3.2/7.3.4.2 | Reactive Cyanide |
| SW 846 Ch. 7.3.3.2/7.3.4.2 | Reactive Sulfide |
| SW 846 Ch. 7.3.3.2/7.3.4.2 | Reactive Cyanide and Sulfide |
| SM 4500-CL G | Residual Chlorine |
| EPA 160.5 | Settable Solids |
| EPA 120.1 | Specific Conductance |
| EPA 300.0 | Sulfate |
| EPA 376.2 | Sulfide |
| EPA 377.1 | Sulfite |
| EPA 425.1 | Surfactants – MBAS |
| SM 2540C | Total Dissolved Solids |
| SM 2540D | Total Suspended Solids |
| SM 2540B | Total Volatile Solids |
| SM 2540D | Total Volatile Suspended Solids |
| SM 2540B | Total Solids – Residue |
| EPA 170.1 | Temperature |
| SM 4500Norg & NH3 B&C | Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen – TKN |
| SM 4500Norg & NH3 B&C | Total Organic Nitrogen – TON |
| EPA 415.1 | Total Organic Carbon – TOC Subcontracted |
| ASTM D2974-87 | Total Organic Matter |
| EPA 180.1 | Turbidity |
Asbestos Analysis
| All Asbestos Analysis is Subcontracted |
|---|
| PLM Asbestos |
| TEM Asbestos in Wastewater |
| TEM Asbestos in Drinking Water |
Field Sampling
| Parameter |
|---|
| Grab Sampling – Per Site |
| Auto Sampler – Per Sample Location |
| Sampling and Travel Time – Per Hour |
| Silver Recovery Units – Per Cartridge |
Sample Preparation
| METHOD | PARAMETER |
|---|---|
| SW 3015/3050/200.7 | Acid Digestion for Metals (6 Metals or Less) |
| SW 3015/3050/200.7 | Sample Concentrations for Metals (per sample) |
| NA | Sample Filtration (per sample) |
| SW 1311 | TCLP – Non-Volatile Extraction |
| SW 1311 | TCLP – Zero Head Space Extraction (ZHE) |
| NA | TCLP – NEMA Light Bulb Extraction |
| SW 5050 | Bomb Preparation for Samples High in Organics * Inks, Oils, Solvents, etc. |
| NA | Sample Composites (per composited sample) |
| NA | Other Extraction Required for Analysis |
Air Analysis
| METHOD | PARAMETER |
|---|---|
| Subcontracted | TO-15 |
| Subcontracted | APH |
| Subcontracted | TO-14 |
| Subcontracted | Sulfur Reducing Compounds |
| Subcontracted | Non-Methane |
| EPA 25C | Methane |
Metals Analysis
| METHOD | PARAMETER |
|---|---|
| EPA 200.7 & SW 6010 | Inductively Coupled Plasma Analysis (ICP) |
| EPA 200.5 | Inductively Coupled Plasma Analysis (ICP) |
| EPA 245.1 / SW7470 / 7471 | Mercury by Manual Cold Vapor (MCV) |
| EPA 200.7 | Silver – Photo Processing and Recovery |
| SW 6010C | Lead in Paint (includes sample digestion) |
| NIOSH 7300 | Lead in Air – Non-AIHA |
| SW 6010C | Lead in Surface Wipes |
| SW 3015 / 3050 / EPA200.7 | Sample Digestion for Metals – 6 Metals or Less |
Metals Analysis Packages
| METHOD | PARAMETER |
|---|---|
| EPA 200.7 & SW 6010 | Inductively Coupled Plasma Analysis (ICP) |
| EPA 200.5 | Inductively Coupled Plasma Analysis (ICP) |
| EPA 245.1 / SW7470 / 7471 | Mercury by Manual Cold Vapor (MCV) |
| EPA 200.7 | Silver – Photo Processing and Recovery |
| SW 6010C | Lead in Paint (includes sample digestion) |
| NIOSH 7300 | Lead in Air – Non-AIHA |
| SW 6010C | Lead in Surface Wipes |
| SW 3015 / 3050 / EPA200.7 | Sample Digestion for Metals – 6 Metals or Less |
Research, Development and Consulting
| Hourly Rate – Chemist |
| Hourly Rate – Lab Technician |
| Travel Time (minimum 2 hour billing) |
| Expert Testimony |
ASTM Methods & Surface Coatings Analysis
| METHOD | PARAMETER |
|---|---|
| D240-87 | BTU |
| D1475-98 | Density |
| D240-87 | Percent Ash |
| D2974-87 | Total Organic Matter |
| D808-87 | Percent Halogens as Chloride |
| D129-64 | Percent Sulfur |
| D93-90 | Flashpoint – Closed Cup |
| D2369-88 | Volatile Content |
| D1475 | Specific Gravity |
| EPA Method 24 | Surface Coatings Analysis |
Rush Turn-around Surcharges
| TURN AROUND TIME | SURCHARGE |
|---|---|
| Standard 10 Working Days | NONE |
| 7-9 Working Days | 25% |
| 5-6 Working Days | 50% |
| 4 Working Days | 75% |
| 3 Working Days | 100% |
| 2 Working Days | 125% |
| 1 Working Days | 150% |
| Same Day | 250% |
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