Reagent Water Suitability Group – Drinking Water

Reagent Water Suitability Group – Drinking Water
Laboratory Fee Schedule
Group: Inorganic
Procedure #: EZZ0215A

Synonym(s):	Metals in Drinking Water
Requisition Form	G-22
Test Description	This standard operating procedure describes the daily operation and analysis procedures for the determination of selected elements in drinking water samples.
Pre-Approval Needed	N/A
Supplemental Information Required	N/A
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Environmental
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Drinking water; Reagent water
Minimum Volume/Size Required	1 Liter
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Store in hard or soft plastic, or glass; 1 quart (1 L)
Transport Medium	N/A
Specimen Labeling	Label each bottle with a waterproof marker. Sample identification must match information on submission form.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
Method	Reagent water metal suitability group (EPA methods 200.7 and 200.8)
Turn-around Time	Reagent water metal suitability group (EPA methods 200.7 and 200.8) Sample must be analyzed within 180 days of sample collection. The target sample turnaround time is 14 days.
Interferences/Limitations	Some known interferences are as follows: Spectral interference Background emission and stray light Spectral overlaps Physical, chemical and memory interferences
Common Causes for Rejection	Insufficient quantity Unacceptable specimen type or source Improper shipping conditions Expired media or collection container Discrepancies between specimen label and submission form Incomplete or missing submission form
Additional Information	N/A