Using analytical services at the National Water Quality Laboratory
Open-File Report
94-26
By: L.K. Pratt
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Abstract
The National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL) offers a variety of analytical services for the determination of constituents in samples of water, sediment, and biological material. As technology has advanced, many new methods have been introduced but not always incorporated into plans and schedules developed in the districts. The strengths and weaknesses of many different techniques are discussed and evaluated to promote a broad understanding of the services available at the NWQL. Method detection limits, precision, and costs are discussed, as well as possible applications for the methods. To aid in project planning, several tables have been developed that list the approved method for certain determination, particularly those being requested to satisfy cooperator or U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency regulatory requirements.
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Pratt, L., 1994, Using analytical services at the National Water Quality Laboratory: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 94-26, iv, 15 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr9426.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Using analytical services at the National Water Quality Laboratory |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 94-26 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr9426 |
| Year Published | 1994 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | National Water Quality Laboratory |
| Description | iv, 15 p. |