Environmental Sampling Guide

Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time

250 mL HDPE
Acidity WW/GW EPA WW 305.1, 305.2 100 mL or Glass 1 14 days

251 mL HDPE
Acidity DW SM 19th Edition 2310 A-B 100 mL or Glass 1 14 days
Acrolein & Acrylonitrile by 40 CFR Pt. 136 2 x 40 mL VOA
GC WW/GW App. A 603 5 mL Vial 8, pH 4-5, 1 14 days
2 x 40 mL VOA
Acetonitrile by GC/NPD WW/GW EPA SW846 8033 40 mL Vial 1, pH 4-5 14 Days
2 x 40 mL VOA
Acrylonitrile by GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8031 40 mL Vial 1, pH 4-5 14 Days
2 x 40 mL VOA
Acrylamide by GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8032A 40 mL Vial 1, pH 4-5 14 Days
Acrylamide, Acrolein & 2 x 40 mL VOA
Acrylonitrile by HPLC WW/GW EPA SW846 8316 40 mL Vial 1 14 Days

250 mL HDPE
Alkalinity WW/GW EPA WW 310.1, 310.2 100 mL or Glass 1 14 Days

250 mL HDPE
Alkalinity DW SM 19th Edition 2320 200 mL or Glass 1 14 Days
Aniline & Derivitives by
GC/NPD SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8131 30 g 8 oz. CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Aniline & Derivitives by 1 L Amber
GC/NPD WW/GW EPA SW846 8131 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 14 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Bendiocarb by HPLC WW/GW App. A 639 1L Glass 1, pH 6-8 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Bensulide by HPLC WW/GW App. A 636 1L Glass 1, pH 6-8 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Betazon by HPLC WW/GW App. A 643 1L Glass 1, 8, pH 6-8 7 Days 30 Days
Analyze
40 CFR Pt. 136 8, pH-4, 1, Immediately/7
Benzidines by HPLC WW/GW App. A 605 1L 2 L Glass Dark 7 Days Days under N2
Biochemical Oxygen 1 L HDPE or
Demand (BOD) WW/GW EPA WW 405.1 1L Glass 1 48 Hours
Biochemical Oxygen 1 L HDPE or
Demand (BOD) DW SM 19th Edition 5210 A-B 1L Glass 1 48 Hours
Biphenyl & Ortho- 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Phenylphenol by HPLC WW/GW App. A 642 1L Glass 1 A.S.A.P.
Bis(2-chloroethyl) Ether & 1 L Amber
Hydrolysis Products WW/GW EPA SW846 8430 1L Glass 1 14 Days
None
Boron DW SM 19th Edition 4500-B 100 mL 250 mL HDPE Required 6 Month

250 mL HDPE None

Bromide WW/GW EPA WW 320.1 100 mL or Glass Required 28 Days
None
Bromide DW SM 19th Edition 4500-Br-A-C 100 mL 250 mL HDPE Required 28 Days
Bromide by Ion Selective
Electrode SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9211 50 g 4 ox CWM 1 28 Days

Bromide by Ion Selective 250 mL HDPE

Electrode WW/GW EPA SW846 9211 100 mL or Glass 1 28 Days
Benomyl & Carbendazim 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
by HPLC WW/GW App. A 631 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 2 x 40 mL VOA
Bromoxynil by HPLC WW/GW App. A 1661 10 mL Vial 1,8, pH 3-7 7 Days 40 Days
Carbon (Organic) TOC WW/GW EPA SW846 9060 25 mL 60 mL HDPE 2 or 7, 1 28 Days
Carbon (Organic) TOC WW/GW EPA WW 415.1, 415.2 25 mL 100 mL Glass 2, 1 28 Days
Carbon (Organic) TOC DW SM 19th Edition 5310 A-D 100 mL 125 mL Glass 1, 2 28 Days

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time

4500-CO2 A- 250 mL HDPE None Analyze

Carbon Dioxide DW SM 19th Edition C 100 mL or Glass Required Immediately
Carbonyl Compounds by
HPLC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8315A 25 g 8 oz CWM 1 3 Days 3 Days
Carbonyl Compounds by 500 mL Amber
HPLC WW/GW EPA SW846 8315A 100 mL Glass 1 3 Days 3 Days
Cation Exchange
Capacity of Soil (Sodium
Acetate) SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9080 25 g 8 oz CWM N.S. N.S.
Cation Exchange
Capacity of Soil (Sodium
Acetate) SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9081 10 g 4 ox CWM N.S. N.S.
Chemical Oxygen 410.1, 410.2,
Demand (COD) WW/GW EPA WW 410.3, 410.4 50 mL 1 L Glass 1, 10 28 Days

Chemical Oxygen 125 mL HDPE

Demand (COD) DW SM 19th Edition 5220 A-D 100 mL or Glass 1, 2 28 Days
Requires
Chlordane by test kit for
Immunoassay SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 4041 screening N.S.
None
Chloride DW SM 19th Edition 4500-Cl- A-F 50 mL 125 mL HDPE Required 28 Days

325.1, 325.2, 125 mL HDPE None

Chloride WW/GW EPA WW 325.3 50 mL or Glass Required 28 Days

9250, 9251, 125 mL HDPE None

Chloride WW/GW EPA SW846 9253 50 mL or Glass Required 28 Days
Chloride by Ion Selective
Electrode SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9212 50 g 4 oz CWM 1 28 Days

Chloride by Ion Selective 250 mL HDPE

Electrode WW/GW EPA SW846 9212 100 mL or Glass 1 28 Days
Chlorinated Herbicides by
GC/ECD SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8151A 50 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 14 Days
Chlorinated Herbicides by 1 L Amber
GC/ECD WW/GW EPA SW846 8151A 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Chlorinated Herbicides by 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
GC WW/GW App. A 615 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
4 x 40 mL VOA
Chlorinated Herbicides DW SM 19th Edition 6640 A-B 40 mL Vial 8, 10, 1 14 Days 14 Days

Glyphosate Herbicides DW SM 19th Edition 6651 A-B 500 mL 500 mL HDPE 8, 1 dark 14 Days
Phenoxy-Acid Herbicides CFR 40, Pt. 136
by GC SE/VE/IS/IL App. A 1658 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 7 Days 40 Days
Phenoxy-Acid Herbicides 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
by GC WW/GW App. A 1658 1L Glass 1,8, pH 5-9 7 Days 40 Days
Chlorinated
Hydrocarbons by GC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8121 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Chlorinated 1 L Amber
Hydrocarbons by GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8121 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
Chlorinated 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Hydrocarbons by GC WW/GW App. A 612 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
4500-ClO2 A- 1 L CWM or None Analyze
Chlorine Dioxide DW SM 19th Edition E 500 mL HDPE Required Immediately
330.1, 330.2,
330.3, 330.4, 250 mL HDPE None Analyze
Chlorine (Total Residual) WW/GW EPA WW 3305. 200 mL or Glass Required Immediately

500 mL HDPE None Analyze

Chlorine (Total Residual) DW SM 19th Edition 4500-CL A-I 500 mL or Glass Required Immediately
Chlorine (Total in 9075, 9076, N.S. Zero
Petroleum Products) SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9077 1g Headspace 1 N.S.

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time
Chlorophyll DW SM 19th Edition 10200 H 500 mL 1 L HDPE Dark 30 Days
7196A, 7191,
Chromium VI SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 7198 2g 4 oz CWM 1 24 Hours

7196A, 7197, 250 mL HDPE

Chromium VI WW/GW EPA SW846 7198, 7199 100 mL or Glass 1 24 Hours

218.4, 218.5, 250 mL HDPE

Chromium VI WW/GW EPA WW 218.6 200 mL or Glass 1 24 Hours

Coliform, Fecal & Total WW/GW EPA SW846 9131, 9132 100 mL 125 mL HDPE 8, 1 6 Hours

Coliform, Fecal & Total DW SM 19th Edition 9221, 9222 100 mL 125 mL HDPE 1 N.S.

110.1, 110.2, 100 mL HDPE

Color WW/GW EPA WW 110.3 50 mL or Glass 1 48 Hours

500 mL HDPE
Color DW SM 19th Edition 2120 500 mL or Glass 1 48 Hours

500 mL HDPE
Conductivity DW SM 19th Edition 2510 A-B 500 mL or Glass 1 28 Days
Conductance, Specific WW/GW EPA SW846 9050A 500 mL 1L 1 28 Days

250 mL HDPE
Conductance WW/GW EPA WW 120.1 100 mL or Glass 1 28 Days
N.S. Zero
Corrosivity SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 7.2 10 g Headspace Dark, 1 A.S.A.P.

335.2, 335.3, 250 mL HDPE

Cyanide (Total) WW/GW EPA WW 335.4 500 mL or Glass 4, 1, 16 14 Days
Cyanide (Total) DW SM 19th Edition 4500-CN G-H 500 mL 1 L HDPE 4, 1, Dark 14 Days
Cyanide (Amenable to 9010B, 1 L HDPE or
Chlorination) WW/GW EPA SW846 9012A, 9014 500 mL Glass 16 or 17, 4, 1 14 Days 28 Days
Cyanide (Amenable to Add 100 mg
Chlorination) DW SM 19th Edition 4500-CN G-H 500 mL 1 L HDPE Na2S2o3/L 14 Days
Cyanide for Soil and Oil SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9013 50 g 4 oz CWM 1,4 14 Days

Exhibit D, Part
Cyanide (Amenable to E, Method
Chlorination) SE/VE/IS/IL USEPA CLP 335.2 2g 4 oz CWM 1 12 Days

Exhibit D, Part
Cyanide (Amenable to E, Method 250 mL HDPE
Chlorination) WW/GW USEPA CLP 335.2 100 mL or Glass 8, 4, 1 12 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Cyanizine by HPLC WW/GW App. A 629 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Dazomet by GC WW/GW App. A 1659 1L Glass 1, 8, pH > 9 7 Days 40 Days
1,2-Dibromomethane &
1,2-Dibromo 3-
Chloroprphane by
Microextraction/GC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8011 5g 4 oz CWM 1 14 Days
1,2-Dibromomethane &
1,2-Dibromo 3-
Chloropropane by 2 x 40 mL VOA
Microextraction/GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8011 5 mL Vial 8, 1 14 Days
1,2-Dibromomethane &
1,2-Dibromo 3-
Chloropropane by 2 x 40 mL VOA
Microextraction/GC DW SM 19th Edition 6231 A-C 5 mL Vial 1 28 Days
2,4-Dichlorophenoxy- Requires
acetic Acid by test kit for
Immunoassay SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 4015 screening N.S.

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time
2,4-Dichlorophenoxy- Requires
acetic Acid by test kit for
Immunoassay WW/GW EPA SW846 4015 screening N.S.
Dioxins & Furans by
HRCG/HRMS SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8290 10 g 4 oz CWM 1 30 Days 45 Days
Dioxins & Furans by 4 x 1 L Amber
HRCG/HRMS WW/GW EPA SW846 8290 1L Glass 8, 1 30 Days 45 Days
Dioxins & Furans by
HRCG/LRMS SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8280A 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 30 Days 45 Days
Dioxins & Furans by 4 x 1 L Amber
HRCG/LRMS WW/GW EPA SW846 8280A 1L Glass 8, 1, pH 7-9 30 Days 45 Days
Requires
test kit for
DDT by Immunoassay SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 4042 screening N.S.
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Diphenylamine by GC WW/GW App. A 620 1L Glass 1, pH 6-8 N.S. N.S.

Fecal Streptococci DW SM 19th Edition 9230 100 mL 125 mL HDPE 8, 1 6 Hours

None
Fluoride DW SM 19th Edition 4500-F-A-F 300 mL 500 mL HDPE Required 6 Month

340.1, 340.2, 500 mL HDPE

Fluoride WW/GW EPA WW 340.3 300 mL or Glass 1 28 Days
Fluoride by Ion Selective
Electrode SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9214 50 g HDPE 1 28 Days

Fluoride by Ion Selective 250 mL HDPE

Electrode WW/GW EPA SW846 9214 100 mL or Glass 1 28 Days
Halides in Soil (EOX) 250 mL Amber
Extractable SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9023 5g Glass 1 28 Days
Haloacetic Acids in 4 x 40 mL VOA 21 Days (at
Trichlorophenol DW SM 19th Edition 6251 A-B 30 mL Vial 11, 1 9 Days 11degrees C)
Haloethers by GC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8111 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
1 L Amber
Haloethers by GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8111 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Haloethers by GC WW/GW App. A 611 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Halogenated & Aromatic
Volatiles by PID/ELCD
GC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8021B 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days
Halogenated & Aromatic
Volatiles by PID/ELCD 2 x 40 mL VOA
GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8021B 10 mL Vial 8, 1, 10 14 Days

250 mL HDPE
Hardness WW/GW EPA WW 130.1, 130.2 100 mL or Glass 3,1 6 Month

250 mL HDPE
Hardness DW SM 19th Edition 2340 A-C 100 mL or Glass 3 6 Month
Hazardous Waste None
Ignitability WW/GW EPA SW846 1010, 1020A 100 mL 500 mL B.R. Required 7 Days
Hazardous Waste
Reactivity-Cyanide/ Chapter 7 7.3, 1, dark, Zero
Sulfide SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 3.2/7.3.4.2 10 g each 4 oz CWM Headspace
Hazardous Waste
Reactivity-Cyanide/ Chapter 7 7.3, 1, Dark, Zero
Sulfide WW/GW EPA SW846 3.2/7.3.4.2 250 mL each 500 mL HDPE Headspace A.S.A.P.
Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro- Requires
1,3,5- Triazine (RDX) by test kit for
Immunoassay SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 4051 screening N.S.
None Analyze
Hydrogen Ion (pH) WW/GW EPA WW 150.1, 150.2 25 mL 60 mL HDPE Required Immediately

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time

250 mL HDPE Analyze

Iodide WW/GW EPA WW 345.1 100 mL or Glass 1 Immediately

500 mL HDPE None Analyze

Iodide DW SM 19th Edition 4500-I- A-C 500 mL or Glass Required Immediately
Ignitability SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 1010, 1020A N.S. N.S. N.S.
Ignitability WW/GW EPA SW846 1010, 1020A 2 mL N.S. N.S. N.S.

Ignitability for Solids SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 1030 N.S. N.S. No Headspace A.S.A.P.
Inorganic Anions by Ion
Chromatography WW/GW EPA SW846 9056 2-3 mL N.S. N.S. N.S.
Liquid Release Test
(LRT) Procedure SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9096 N.S. 1, Dark 3 Days

MBAS (Methylene Blue 500 mL HDPE

Active Substance) WW/GW EPA WW 425.1 250 mL or Glass 1 48 Hours
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
MBTS & TCMTB by LC WW/GW App. A 637 1L Glass 1, pH 6-8 7 Days 40 Days
Mercaptobenzothiazole 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
by LC WW/GW App. A 640 1L Glass 1, pH 6-8 7 Days 40 Days
7470A,
Mercury SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 7471A, 7472 2g 4 oz CWM 28 Days
7470A, 1 L HDPE or
Mercury WW/GW EPA SW846 7471A, 7472 500 mL Glass 3, 1 28 Days

245.1, 245.2, 250 mL HDPE

Mercury WW/GW EPA WW 245.5 100 mL or Glass 3 28 Days
Mercury by Cold Vapor
Atomic Absorption Exhibit D, Part
Spectrometry SE/VE/IS/IL USEPA CLP D 2g 4 oz CWM 1 26 Days
Mercury by Cold Vapor
Atomic Absorption Exhibit D, Part 250 mL HDPE
Spectrometry WW/GW USEPA CLP D 100 mL or Glass 3 26 Days
Metals (excl. Chromium 7000A
VI & Mercury) SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 Series/601B 2 g 4 oz CWM 6 Month

Metals (excl. Chromium 7000A 400 mL HDPE

VI & Mercury) WW/GW EPA SW846 Series/6010B 100 mL or Glass 3 6 Month
Metals by Flame Atomic
Absorption
Spectrometry/Furnace 250 mL HDPE
Technique WW/GW EPA WW 200 Series 200 mL or Glass 3 6 Month

Metals by Flame Atomic 3111A-E/ 1 L HDPE or

Absorption Spectrometry DW SM 19th Edition 3500 500 mL Glass 3 6 Month
Metals by Cold Vapor
Atomic Absorption 3112A-B/ 1 L HDPE or
Spectrometry DW SM 19th Edition 3500 500 mL Glass 3, 1 6 Month

Metals by Electrothermal
Atomic Absorption 3113A-B/ 1 L HDPE or
Spectrometry DW SM 19th Edition 3500 500 mL Glass 3 6 Month
Metals by Plasma 1 L HDPE or
Emission Spectroscopy DW SM 19th Edition 6211 A-B 500 mL Glass 3 6 Month
Metals by Inductively
Coupled Plasma WW/GW EPA WW 200.7 100 mL 250 mL HDPE 3 6 Month

Metals by Inductively Exhibit D, Part

Coupled Plasma SE/VE/IS/IL USEPA CLP A, ICP-AES 2g 4 oz CWM 1 6 Month

Metals by Inductively Exhibit D, Part 250 mL HDPE

Coupled Plasma WW/GW USEPA CLP A, ICP-AES 100 mL or Glass 3 6 Month

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time

Metals by Flame Atomic

Absorption Methods, Exhibit D,
Furnace Technique SE/VE/IS/IL USEPA CLP Parts B-C 2g 4 oz CWM 1 6 Month

Metals by Flame Atomic

Absorption Methods, Exhibit D, 250 mL HDPE
Furnace Technique WW/GW USEPA CLP Parts B-C 100 mL or Glass 3 6 Month
2 x 40 mL VOA
Methane DW SM 19th Edition 6211 A-B 5 mL Vial 1 14 Days
Metals by ICP/MS SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 6020 2g 4 oz CWM 6 Month

250 mL HDPE
Metals by ICP/MS WW/GW EPA SW846 6020 100 mL or Glass 6 Month

250 mL HDPE
Metals by ICP/MS WW/GW EPA WW 200.8 100 mL or Glass 6 Month
Nitrate by Ion Selective
Electrode SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9211 50 g 4 oz CWM 1 N.S.

Nitrate by Ion Selective 250 mL HDPE

Electrode WW/GW EPA SW846 9210 100 mL or Glass 1, 19 48 Hours
Analyze
4500-NO3-A- 250 mL HDPE Immediately,
Nitrate DW SM 19th Edition H 100 mL or Glass or 1 48 Hours

4500-Norg-A- 250 mL HDPE

Nitrogen (Organic) DW SM 19th Edition D 500 mL or Glass 1, 2 28 Days

4500-NO2-A- 250 mL HDPE

Nitrogen, Nitrate DW SM 19th Edition C 100 mL or Glass 1, 2 28 Days

250 mL HDPE
Nitrogen, Nitrate WW/GW EPA WW 352.1 100 mL or Glass 1, 2 48 Hours

353.1, 353.2, 250 mL HDPE

Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrite WW/GW EPA WW 353.3 100 mL or Glass 1, 2 28 Days

100 mL HDPE
Nitrogen, Nitrite WW/GW EPA WW 354.1 50 mL or Glass 1 48 Hours
Nitroaromatics & Cyclic
Ketones by GC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8091 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Nitroaromatics & Cyclic 1 L Amber
Ketones by GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8091 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Nitroaromatics & 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Isophorone WW/GW App. A 609 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
Nitroaromatics &
Nitroamine by HPLC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8330 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Nitroaromatics & 1 L Amber
Nitroamine by HPLC WW/GW EPA SW846 8330 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days

350.1, 350.2, 500 mL HDPE

Nitrogen, Ammonia WW/GW EPA WW 350.3 400 mL or Glass 2, 1 28 Days

4500-NH3 A- 500 mL HDPE

Nitrogen, Ammonia DW SM 19th Edition G 500 mL or Glass 2, 1 28 Days

Nitrogen Organic & 4500-Norg A- 500 mL HDPE

Kjeldahl DW SM 19th Edition C 500 mL or Glass 2, 1 28 Days

500 mL HDPE
Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, Total WW/GW EPA WW 351.1-351.4 500 mL or Glass 2, 1 28 Days
Nitroglycerin by HPLC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8332 30 g 8 oz CWM 14 Days 40 Days

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time
2 x 40 mL VOA
Nitroglycerin by HPLC WW/GW EPA SW846 8332 40 mL Vial 1 7 Days 40 Days
Nitrosamines by GC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8070A 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
8, pH 7-10, 1,
Nitrosamines by GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8070A 1L 2.5 L A.J. Dark 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber 8, pH 7-10, 1,
Nitrosamines by GC WW/GW App. A 607 1L Glass Dark 7 Days 40 Days
N-Methylcarbamates by
HPLC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8318 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
N-Methylcarbamates by 1 L Amber
HPLC WW/GW EPA SW846 8318 1L Glass 18, 1, pH 4-5 7 Days 40 Days
Nonhalogenated Volatile
Organics by GC/FID SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8015B 5g 4 oz CWM 1 14 Days
Nonhalogenated Volatile 2 x 40 mL,
Organics by GC/FID WW/GW EPA SW846 8015B 10 mL VOA Vial 8, 1, pH<2, 10 14 Days

Non-Volatile Compounds
by HPLC/TS/MS or UV
(Solvent extractables) SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8321A 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days

Non-Volatile Compounds
by HPLC/TS/MS or UV 1 L Amber
(Solvent extractables) WW/GW EPA SW846 8321A 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days

Non-Volatile Compounds
by HPLC/PB/MS (Solvent 1 L Amber
Extractables) WW/GW EPA SW846 8325 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days

100 mL HDPE
NTA WW/GW EPA WW 430.1, 430.2 50 mL or Glass 1 24 Hours
Odor WW/GW EPA WW 140.1 200 mL 250 mL Glass 1 24 Hours
Odor DW SM 19th Edition 2150 A-B 500 mL 500 mL Glass 1 Analyze ASAP
Oil & Grease SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9070, 9071A 20 g 4 oz CWM 1 28 Days
Oil & Grease WW/GW EPA SW846 9070, 9071A 1 L 1 L Glass 1, 10 28 Days
Oil & Grease DW SM 19th Edition 5520 A-F 1L 1 L CWM 1, 10 28 Days
Oil & Grease WW/GW EPA WW 413.1, 413.2 1 L 1 L Glass 1, 10 28 Days
EPA821-R-
Oil & Grease WW/GW 950036 1664 1L 1 L Glass 1 and 2 or 10 28 Days
Organophosphorus
Compounds by GC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8141A 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 7 Days 40 Days
Organophosphorus 1 L Amber
Compounds by GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8141A 1L Glass 8, 1, pH- 5-8 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Oryzalin by HPLC WW/GW App. A 638 1L Glass 1, pH 6-8 7 Days 40 Days
(1) None
(2) No Iodine
Demand 9, 20, (1) Analyze
21 Immediately
(3) Iodine (2) 8 Hours or
Demand 22, less
300 mL BOD 23, then 9, 20, (3) 8 Hours or
Oxygen, Dissolved DW SM 19th Edition 4500-O A-G 300 mL Btl. 21 less
Oxygen, Dissolved 300 mL BOD None Analyze
(probe) WW/GW EPA WW 360.1 300 mL Btl. Required Immediately
Oxygen, Dissolved 300 mL BOD
(Winkler) WW/GW EPA WW 360.2 300 mL Btl. 14, 9/Dark 8 Hours
None Analyze
Ozone DW SM 19th Edition 4500-O3 A-B 1 L 1 L Glass Required Immediately
Paint Filter Liquid Test SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9095A 100 g 4 oz CWM N.S.
Paint Filter Liquid Test WW/GW EPA SW846 9095A 100 mL 500 mL Glass N.S.
Pesticides, Amine & 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Lethane by GC WW/GW App. A 645 1L Glass 1, pH 6-8 7 Days 40 Days
Pesticides, Carbamate & 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Urea by HPLC WW/GW App. A 632 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time
Pesticides, Carbamate & 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Amide by HPLC WW/GW App. A 632.1 1L Glass 1, 8, pH 2-4 7 Days 30 Days
Pesticides containing
Carbon, Hydrogen & 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Oxygen by GC WW/GW App. A 616 1L Glass 1, pH 2-4 7 Days 30 Days
Pesticides, Chlorinated by
GC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8081A 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Pesticides, Chlorinated by 1 L Amber
GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8081A 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 608, 608.1, 1 L Amber
Pesticides, Chlorinated WW/GW App. A 608.2 1L Glass 8, pH 5-9, 1 7 Days 40 Days
1 L Amber
Pesticides, Chlorinated DW SM 19th Edition 6630 A-D 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Exhibit D,
Pesticides, Chlorinated SE/VE/IS/IL USEPA CLP PEST 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 10 Days 40 Days
Exhibit D, 1 L Amber
Pesticides, Chlorinated WW/GW USEPA CLP PEST 1L Glass 1 5 Days 40 Days
Pesticides, Dinitroaniline 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
by GC WW/GW App. A 627 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
Pesticides, Dinitro 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Aromatic by GC WW/GW App. A 646 1L Glass 1 30 Days N.S.
Pesticides, 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Dithiocarbamate by UV WW/GW App. A 630 1, L Glass 1 7 Days
Pesticides, 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Dithiocarbamate by GC WW/GW App. A 630.1 1L Glass 1, pH 12-13 N.S.
Pesticides, Neutral
Nitrogen containing by 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
GC WW/GW App. A 633.1 1L Glass 1, pH 6-8 7 Days 40 Days
Pesticides,
Organophosphorus by 40 CFR Pt. 136 614, 614.1, 1 L Amber
GC WW/GW App. A 622 1L Glass 1, pH 6-8 7 Days 40 Days
Pesticides,
Organophosphorus by 40 CFR Pt. 136
GC SE/VE/IS/IL App. A 1657 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 7 Days 40 Days
Pesticides,
Organophosphorus by 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
GC WW/GW App. A 1657 1L Glass 1, pH 5-9 7 Days 40 Days
Pesticides, Organohalide 40 CFR Pt. 136
by GC SE/VE/IS/IL App. A 1656 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 7 Days 40 Days
Pesticides, Organohalide 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
by GC WW/GW App. A 1656 1L Glass 1, pH 5-9, 8 7 Days 40 Days
Pesticides, Organohalide 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
by GC WW/GW App. A 617 1L Glass 1, pH 6-8 7 Days 40 Days
Pesticides, 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Organonitrogen by GC WW/GW App. A 633 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 2 x 40 mL VOA
Pesticides, Volatile by GC WW/GW App. A 618 20 mL Vial 1 14 Days
Pesticides, Thiocarbate 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
by GC WW/GW App. A 634 1L Glass 1, pH 6-8 7 Days 40 Days
Pesticides, 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Thiophosphate by GC WW/GW App. A 622.1 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
Pesticides, Triazine by 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
GC WW/GW App. A 619 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
Petroleum Hydrocarbons
(TPH) WW/GW EPA WW 418.1 1L 1 L Glass 1, 10 28 Days
Petroleum Hydrocarbon
Total, Recoverable by
Infrared
Spectrophotometer SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8440 10 g 4 oz CWM 1 ASAP ASAP
Requires
Petroleum Hydrocarbons test kit for
by Immunoassay SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 4030 screening N.S.
pH Electrometric 60 mL HDPE None Analyze
measurement WW/GW EPA SW846 9040B 25 mL or Glass Required Immediately

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time
pH Electrometric 60 mL HDPE None Analyze
measurement WW/GW EPA WW 150.1, 150.2 25 mL or Glass Required Immediately

pH Electrometric 100 mL HDPE None Analyze

measurement DW SM 19th Edition 4500-H+ A-B 50 mL or Glass Required Immediately
None
pH Paper Method WW/GW EPA SW846 9041A 25 mL 60 mL HDPE Required N.S.
Analyze
pH Soil and Waste SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9045C 20 g 4 oz CWM Immediately
9065, 9066,
Phenolics WW/GW EPA SW846 9067 500 mL 1 L B.R. 1, 2 28 Days
420.1, 420.2, 24 Hours/28
Phenolics WW/GW EPA WW 420.3, 420.4 500 mL 1 L Glass 1, 12, 13 Days
Phenols by GC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8041 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
1 L Amber
Phenols by GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8041 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Phenols by GC WW/GW App. A 604, 604.1 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
1 L HDPE or
Phenols DW SM 19th Edition 5530 A-D 500 mL Glass 1, 2 28 Days
1 L Amber
Phenols DW SM 19th Edition 6420 A-C 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Pentachlorophenol Requires
Screening by test kit for
Immunoassay SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 4010A screening N.S.
Pentachlorophenol Requires
Screening by test kit for
Immunoassay WW/GW EPA SW846 4010A screening N.S.

100 mL HDPE
Phosphorus, Total WW/GW EPA WW 365.1, 365.4 50 mL or Glass 1, 2 28 Days

365.1, 365.2, 100 mL HDPE

Phosphorus, All Forms WW/GW EPA WW 365.3 50 mL or Glass Filter, 1, 2 48 Hours

Filter
Phosphorus DW SM 19th Edition 4500-P A-F 100 mL 125 mL Glass Immediately/1 48 Days
Phthalate Esters by
GC/ECD SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8061A 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Phthalate Esters by 1 L Amber
GC/ECD WW/GW EPA SW846 8061A 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Phthalate Esters by GC WW/GW App. A 606 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Picloram by HPLC WW/GW App. A 644 1L Glass 1, pH 1-3 7 Days 30 Days
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(PCB) by GC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8082 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 1 L Amber
(PCB) by GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8082 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
(PCB) by GC WW/GW App. A 608 1L Glass 8, pH 5-9, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(PCB) Organohalide by 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
GC WW/GW App. A 617 1L Glass 8, pH 5-9, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Polychlorinated Biphenyls 6431 A-C 1 L Amber
(PCB) DW SM 19th Edition 6630 A-D 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Polychlorinated Biphenyls Exhibit D,
(PCB) SE/VE/IS/IL USEPA CLP PEST 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 10 Days 40 Days
Polychlorinated Biphenyls Exhibit D, 1 L Amber
(PCB) WW/GW USEPA CLP PEST 1L Glass 1 5 Days 40 Days
Requires
Polychlorinated Biphenyls test kit for
(PCB) by Immunoassay SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 4020 screening N.S.

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time

Polychlorinated Biphenyls Requires

(PCB) in Soil by test kit for
Screening Test Method SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9078 screening N.S.

Polychlorinated Biphenyls Requires

(PCB) in Oil by Screening test kit for
Test Method SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9079 screening
Polynuclear Aromatic
Hydrocarbons
(PAH/PNA) by GC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8100 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Polynuclear Aromatic
Hydrocarbons 1 L Amber
(PAH/PNA) by GC WW/GW EPA SW846 8100 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Polynuclear Aromatic
Hydrocarbons
(PAH/PNA) by HPLC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8310 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Polynuclear Aromatic
Hydrocarbons 1 L Amber
(PAH/PNA) by HPLC WW/GW EPA SW846 8310 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Polynuclear Aromatic
Hydrocarbons PAH by 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
GC or HPLC WW/GW App. A 610 1L Glass 8, 1, Dark 7 Days 40 Days
Polynuclear Aromatic
Hydrocarbons 1 L Amber
(PAH/PNA) DW SM 19th Edition 6440 A-C 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Polynuclear Aromatic Requires
Hydrocarbons by test kit for
Immunoassay SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 4035 screening N.S.
Purgeable Aromatic 2 x 40 mL VOA
Hydrocarbons DW SM 19th Edition 6220 A-E 5 mL Vial 8, 1 14 Days
Purgeable Aromatic 40 CFR Pt. 136 2 x 40 mL VOA
Hydrocarbons by GC WW/GW App. A 602 5 mL Vial 8, 10, 1 14 Days
2 x 40 mL VOA
Purgeable Halocarbons DW SM 19th Edition 6230 A-E 5 mL Vial 8, 1 14 Days
Purgeable Halocarbons 40 CFR Pt. 136 2 x 40 mL VOA
by GC WW/GW App. A 601 5 mL Vial 8, 1 14 Days
2 x 40 mL VOA
Purgeable Halides (POx) WW/GW EPA SW846 9021 5 mL Vial 1 14 Days
Purgeable Organics by 40 CFR Pt. 136 2 x 40 mL VOA
GC/MS WW/GW App. A 624 5 mL Vial 8, 1, 10 14 Days
Pyrethines & Pyrethroids 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
by HPLC WW/GW App. A 1660 1L Glass 1, 8, pH 5-7 7 Days 40 Days
1 L HDPE or
Radioactive Cesium DW SM 19th Edition 7500-Cs A-B 1 L Glass 10 1 Year
2 x 1 L HDPE
Radioactive Iodine DW SM 19th Edition 7500-I A-D 1L-2L or Glass None 14 Days
1 L HDPE or
Radioactive Radium DW SM 19th Edition 7500-Ra A-D 1 L Glass 3 or 10 1 Year
1 L HDPE or
Radioactive Strontium DW SM 19th Edition 7500-Sr A-B 1 L Glass 3 or 10 1 Year
Radioactive Tritium DW SM 19th Edition 7500-3H A-B 100 mL 500 mL Glass None 1 Year
1 L HDPE or
Radioactive Uranium DW SM 19th Edition 7500-U A-B 1L Glass 3 or 10 1 Year
Radiological Test, Gross 2 L HDPE or
Alpha & Beta WW/GW EPA SW846 9310 1L Glass 3 6 Month

Radiological Test, Gross

Alpha & Beta (Total, 1 L HDPE or
Suspended & Dissolved) DW SM 19th Edition 7110 A-B 1L Glass 3 1 Year
2 L HDPE or
Radium, Total WW/GW EPA SW846 9315, 9320 1L Glass 3 6 Month

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time

250 mL HDPE
Residue, Filterable (TDS) WW/GW EPA WW 160.1 100 mL or Glass 1 7 Days

Residue, Non-Filterable 250 mL HDPE

(TSS) WW/GW EPA WW 160.2 100 mL or Glass 1 7 Days
Residue, Settleable 1 L HDPE or
Matter WW/GW EPA WW 160.5 1L Glass 1 48 Hours

250 mL HDPE
Residue, Total WW/GW EPA WW 160.3 100 mL or Glass 1 7 Days

250 mL HDPE
Residue, Volatile WW/GW EPA WW 160.4 100 mL or Glass 1 7 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Rotenone by HPLC WW/GW App. A 635 1L Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
Analyze
Salinity DW SM 19th Edition 2520 A-D 240 mL 300 mL Wax Seal Immediately
Semi-Volatile Organics by Exhibit D,
GC/MS SE/VE/IS/IL USEPA CLP SVOA 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 10 Days 40 Days
Semi-Volatile Organics by Exhibit D, 1 L Amber
GC/MS WW/GW USEPA CLP SVOA 1L Glass 1 5 Days 40 Days
Semi-Volatile Organics 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
(BNA) by GC WW/GW App. A 625 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days

Semi-Volatile Organics
(BNA) Extractable 1 L Amber
Base/Neutrals and Acids DW SM 19th Edition 6410 A-B 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Semi-Volatile Organics
Compounds by Isotope 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Dilution GC/MS WW/GW App. A 1625 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Semi-Volatile Organics by
(TE/GC/MS) SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8275A 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Semi-Volatile Organics by 1 L Amber
(TE/GC/MS) WW/GW EPA SW846 8275A 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Semi-Volatile Organics by
(GC/FT-IR) SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8410 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Semi-Volatile Organics by 1 L Amber
(GC/FT-IR) WW/GW EPA SW846 8410 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Semivolatile Organic
Compounds by GC/MS SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8270C 30 g 8 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
Semivolatile Organic 1 L Amber
Compounds by GC/MS WW/GW EPA SW846 8270C 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days

Silica WW/GW EPA WW 370.1 50 mL 100 mL HDPE 1 28 Days

Silica DW SM 19th Edition 4500-Si A-G 200 mL 225 mL HDPE 1 28 Days

250 mL HDPE
Solids DW SM 19th Edition 2540 A-G 200 mL or Glass 1 7 Days

9035, 9036, 250 mL HDPE

Sulfate WW/GW EPA SW846 9038 100 mL or Glass 1 28 Days

4500-SO4 A- 125 mL HDPE

Sulfate DW SM 19th Edition F 100 mL or Glass 1 28 Days

375.1, 375.2, 100 mL HDPE

Sulfate WW/GW EPA WW 375.3, 375.4 50 mL or Glass 1 28 Days
Sulfides, Acid Soluble & 1,6, Zero
Insoluble (Distillation) SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9030B, 9034 25 g 4 oz CWM Headspace 7 Days
Sulfides, Acid Soluble &
Insoluble (Distillation) WW/GW EPA SW846 9030B, 9034 500 mL 1 L HDPE 4, 6, 1 7 Days

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time
1,6 Zero
Sulfides, Extractable SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 9031 25 g 4 oz CWM Headspace 7 Days
Sulfides, Extractable WW/GW EPA SW846 9031 500 mL 1 L HDPE 4, 6, 1 7 Days
Sulfide by Ion Selective
Electrode WW/GW EPA SW846 9215 500 mL 1 L HDPE 4, 6, 1 7 Days
Sulfide DW SM 19th Edition 4500-S A-H 100 mL 125 mL 4, 6, 1 7 Days
1 L HDPE or
Sulfide WW/GW EPA WW 376.1, 376.2 500 mL Glass 4, 6, 1 7 Days

125 mL HDPE None Analyze

Sulfite WW/GW EPA WW 377.1 50 mL or Glass Required Immediately
1 mL
4500-SO3 A- 125 mL HDPE EDTA/100 mL
Sulfite DW SM 19th Edition C 100 mL or Glass sample N/S

Surfactants (Linear Alkyl

Sulfonates, MBAS) WW/GW EPA WW 425.1 250 mL 500 mL HDPE 1 48 Hours

Surfactants (Linear Alkyl 500 mL HDPE

Sulfonates, MBAS) DW SM 19th Edition 5540 A-D 250 mL or Glass 1 48 Hours
None
Taste DW SM 19th Edition 2160A 500 mL 500 mL CWM Required 24 Hours
Organic 14
TCLP Extraction Days/Hg 28
(Hazardous Waste Days/Metals
Toxicity) SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 1311 300 g 16 oz CWM 180 days
Organic 14
TCLP Extraction Days/Hg 28
(Hazardous Waste 4 x 1 L Amber None Days/Metals
Toxicity) WW/GW EPA SW846 1311 4L Glass Required 180 days
1 L HDPE or None Analyze
Temperature WW/GW EPA WW 170.1 1L Glass Required Immediately
Analyze Analyze
Temperature DW SM 19th Edition 2550 A-B HDPE or Glass Immediately Immediately
2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro-
dibenzo-p-dioxin by 40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
GCMS WW/GW App. A 613 1L Glass 8, 1 7 Days 40 Days
Tetrazene by HPLC SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8331 2g 4 oz CWM 1 14 Days 40 Days
250 mL Amber
Tetrazene by HPLC WW/GW EPA SW846 8331 10 mL Glass 1 7 Days 40 Days
40 CFR Pt. 136 1 L Amber
Thiabendazole by LC WW/GW App. A 641 1L Glass 1, 8, pH 1-3 7 Days 40 Days
Requires
TNT Explosives by test kit for
Immunoassay SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 4050 screening N.S.
Tinitrotoluene (TNT) by Requires
Colorimetric Screening test kit for
Method SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8515 screening N.S.
Total Organic Halides
(TOX) WW/GW EPA SW846 9020B, 9022 250 mL 1 L B.R. 2, 1 28 Days
Requires
Toxaphene by test kit for
Immunoassay SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 4040 screening N.S.
Trihalomethanes and
Chlorinated Organic 2 x 40 mL VOA
Solvents (THMs) DW SM 19th Edition 6232 A-D 5 mL Vial 8, 1 14 Days

250 mL HDPE
Turbidity WW/GW EPA WW 180.1 100 mL or Glass 1 48 Hours

250 mL HDPE
Turbidity DW SM 19th Edition 2130 A-B 100 mL or Glass 1, Dark 48 Hours
2 x 40 mL VOA
Volatile Organics DW SM 19th Edition 6210 A-D 5 mL Vial 24 14 Days

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time
Volatile Organic
Compounds by GC/MS SE/VE/IS/IL EPA SW846 8260B 30 g 4 oz CWM 1 14 Days
Volatile Organic 2 x 40 mL VOA
Compounds by GC/MS WW/GW EPA SW846 8260B 10 mL Vial 8, 1, pH<2 14 Days
Volatile Organic Exhibit D,
Compounds by GC/MS SE/VE/IS/IL USEPA CLP VOA 10 g 4 oz CWM 1 10 Days
Volatile Organic Exhibit D, 2 x 40 mL VOA
Compounds by GC/MS WW/GW USEPA CLP VOA 5 mL Vial 1 pH<2 10 Days
Volatile Organic
Compounds by Isotope 40 CFR Pt. 136 2 x 40 mL VOA
Dilution GC/MS WW/GW App. A 1624 5 mL Vial 1, (8,10) 14 Days
Asbestos (DW) DW EPA DW 600/4-83-43 2L 2 x 1 L Amber 1 48 Hours
Benzidines & Nitrogen 1 L Amber
Containing Pesticides DW EPA DW 553 1L Glass 8 or 5, 1 7 Days 23 Days
Carbonyl Compounds 250 mL Amber
(Aldehydes) DW EPA DW 554 100 mL Glass 8, 1 3 Days
Chlorinated Acids 1 L Amber
(Herbicides) DW EPA DW 515.1 1L Glass 15, 1, 8 14 Days 28 Days
Chlorinated Acids 1 L Amber
(Herbicides) DW EPA DW 515.2 250 mL Glass 8, 10, 1 14 Days 14 Days
Chlorinated Acids 150 mL Amber
(Herbicides) DW EPA DW 555 100 ml Glass 5, 10, 1, Dark 14 Days
1 L Amber
Chlorinated Pesticides DW EPA DW 508 1L Glass 15, 1, 8 7 Days 14 Days
Chlorinated Pesticides,
Herbicides, 1 L Amber
Organohalides DW EPA DW 508.1 1L Glass 10, 1, 5 14 Days 30 Days
Chlorination Disinfection See Method
Byproducts and 2 x 40 mL VOA for
Chlorinated Solvents DW EPA DW 551 35 mL Vial Preservation 14 Days
Chlorination Disinfection See Method
Byproducts and 2 x 40 mL VOA for
Chlorinated Solvents DW EPA DW 551.1 35 mL Vial Preservation 14 Days 14 Days
1 L Silanized
Diquat & Paraquat DW EPA DW 549.1 250 mL Amber Glass 8, 2, 1 7 Days 21 Days
40 mL VOA
EDB, DBCP & 123TCP DW EPA DW 504.1 40 mL Vial 1, 8 14 Days
1 L Amber
Endothall DW EPA DW 548.1 100 mL Glass 8, 1, 10 7 Days 14 Days
Ethylene Thiourea DW EPA DW 509 50 mL 60 mL Glass 1, Dark ASAP
60 mL Glass
Glyphosate DW EPA DW 547 50 mL Vial 8, 1 14 Days
Haloacetic Acids & 250 mL Amber
Dalapon DW EPA DW 552 100 mL Glass 11, 1, Dark 28 Days 48 Hours
Haloacetic Acids & 250 mL Amber
Dalapon DW EPA DW 552.1 100 mL Glass 11, 1, Dark 28 Days 48 Hours
Haloacetic Acids & 250 mL Amber
Dalapon DW EPA DW 552.2 100 mL Glass 11, 1, Dark 14 Days 48 Hours
N & P Containing 1 L Amber
Pesticides DW EPA DW 507 1L Glass 15, 1, 8 14 Days 14 Days
N-Methylcarbamoyl Acid Buffer pH-
oximes and N- 60 mL Glass 3, 8, - 10
Methylcarbamates DW EPA DW 531.1 50 mL Vial degrees C 28 Days
Organic Compounds by 2 x 40 mL VOA
Liquid/Solid Extraction DW EPA DW 524.2 25 mL Vial 16 or 8, 10, 1 14 Days
14 Days or
Organic Compounds by Immediately 30 Days from
Liquid/Solid Extraction, 1 L Amber for Sensitive Sample
GC/MS DW EPA DW 525.2 1L Glass 1, 5, 10 Analytes Collection
Organohalide
Pesticides/Poly- 40 mL VOA
chlorinated Biphenyls DW EPA DW 505 40 mL Vial 8, 1 7 Days/14 Days

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Sample Method Minimum Extraction Analysis Hold

Parameter Type Reference Method Sample Sample Bottle Preservation Hold Time Time
Phthalate and Adipate
Esters by Liquid/Liquid or 1 L Amber
Solid/Liquid DW EPA DW 506 1L Glass 8, 1 14 Days 14 Days

Polychlorinated Biphenyls 1 L Amber

Screening Method DW EPA DW 508A 1L Glass 1 14 Days 30 Days
Polycyctic Aromatic 1 L Amber
Hyrdocarbons DW EPA DW 550 1L Glass 8, 10, 1, Dark 7 Days 30 Days
Polycyclic Aromatic 1 L Amber
Hydrocarbons DW EPA DW 550.1 1L Glass 8, 10, 1, Dark 7 Days 40 Days
Volatile Organic
Compounds by Purge & 2 x 40 mL VOA
Trap DW EPA DW 502.2 5 mL Vial 8 or 5 pH<2, 1 14 Days

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WW Wastewater
GW Groundwater
DW Drinking water
SE Soil/Sediment
VE Sludge
IS Solid
IL Conc. Liquid

HDPE High Density Polyethene

CWM Clear Wide Mouth Glass
A.J. Amber Jug
B.R. Boston Round

Preservation:
1 4 C (icepack)
2 H2SO4 <pH2
3 HNO3 <pH2
4 NaOH >pH12
5 1.0 mL Na2SO3
6 4 drops 2N Zn Acetate/L
7 2 drops 1:1 HCL
8 0.008% Na2S2O3/L
9 2.0 mL MnSO4
10 HCL <pH2
11 65 mg NH4CL/vial
12 CuSO4 1g/L