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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 141
[EPA–HQ–OW–2013–0300; FRL–9818–2]
Expedited Approval of Alternative Test
Procedures for the Analysis of
Contaminants Under the Safe Drinking
Water Act; Analysis and Sampling
Procedures
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action announces the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
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(EPA’s) approval of alternative testing
methods for use in measuring the levels
of contaminants in drinking water and
determining compliance with national
primary drinking water regulations. The
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
authorizes EPA to approve the use of
alternative testing methods through
publication in the Federal Register. EPA
is using this streamlined authority to
make 84 additional methods available
for analyzing drinking water samples.
This expedited approach provides
public water systems, laboratories, and
primacy agencies with more timely
access to new measurement techniques
and greater flexibility in the selection of
analytical methods, thereby reducing
monitoring costs while maintaining
public health protection.
DATES:
This action is effective May 31,
2013.
Safe
Drinking Water Hotline (800) 426–4791
or Glynda Smith, Technical Support
Center, Standards and Risk Management
Division, Office of Ground Water and
Drinking Water (MS 140),
Environmental Protection Agency, 26
West Martin Luther King Drive,
Cincinnati, OH 45268; telephone
number: (513) 569–7652; email address:
smith.glynda@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
Public water systems are the regulated
entities required to measure
contaminants in drinking water
samples. In addition, EPA Regions as
well as States and Tribal governments
with authority to administer the
regulatory program for public water
systems under SDWA may also measure
contaminants in water samples. When
EPA sets a monitoring requirement in its
national primary drinking water
regulations for a given contaminant, the
agency also establishes in the
regulations standardized test procedures
for analysis of the contaminant. This
action makes alternative testing
methods available for particular
drinking water contaminants beyond the
testing methods currently established in
the regulations. EPA is providing public
water systems required to test water
samples with a choice of using either a
test procedure already established in the
existing regulations or an alternative test
procedure that has been approved in
this action or in prior expedited
approval actions. Categories and entities
that may ultimately be affected by this
action include:
Category
Examples of potentially regulated entities
State, Local, & Tribal Governments ...............
States, local and Tribal governments that analyze water samples on behalf of public water systems required to conduct such analysis; States, local and Tribal
governments that themselves operate community and non-transient non-community water systems required to monitor.
Private operators of community and non-transient non-community water systems
required to monitor.
Municipal operators of community and non-transient non-community water systems required to monitor.
Industry ...........................................................
Municipalities ..................................................
1 North
NAICS 1
924110
221310
924110
American Industry Classification System.
This table is not exhaustive, but rather
provides a guide for readers regarding
entities likely to be affected by this
action. This table lists the types of
entities that EPA is now aware could
potentially be affected by this action.
Other types of entities not listed in the
table could also be impacted. To
determine whether your facility is
affected by this action, you should
carefully examine the applicability
language in the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) at 40 CFR 141.2
(definition of public water system). If
you have questions regarding the
applicability of this action to a
particular entity, consult the person
listed in the preceding FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.
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B. How can I get copies of this document
and other related information?
Docket. EPA established a docket for
this action under Docket ID No. EPA–
HQ–OW–2013–0300. Publicly available
docket materials are available either
electronically through
www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at
the Water Docket in the EPA Docket
Center, (EPA/DC) EPA West, Room
3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC. Copyrighted materials
are available only in hard copy. The
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EPA Docket Center Public Reading
Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays. The telephone number
for the Public Reading Room is (202)
566–1744, and the telephone number for
the Water Docket is (202) 566–2426.
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in
This Action
APHA: American Public Health Association
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
EPA: United States Environmental
Protection Agency
GC: Gas Chromatography
GC/MS: Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry
GWR: Ground Water Rule
NAICS: North American Industry
Classification System
NEMI: National Environmental Methods
Index
QC: Quality Control
SDWA: Safe Drinking Water Act
TTHM: Total trihalomethanes
VCSB: Voluntary Consensus Standard
Bodies
II. Background
A. What is the purpose of this action?
In this action, EPA is approving 84
analytical methods for determining
contaminant concentrations in samples
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collected under SDWA. Regulated
parties required to sample and monitor
may use either the testing methods
already established in existing
regulations or the alternative testing
methods being approved in this action
or in prior expedited approval actions.
The new methods are listed along with
other previously expedited methods in
40 CFR Part 141 Appendix A to Subpart
C and on EPA’s drinking water methods
Web site at https://water.epa.gov/scitech/
drinkingwater/labcert/
analyticalmethods_expedited.cfm.
B. What is the basis for this action?
When EPA determines that an
alternative analytical method is
‘‘equally effective’’ (i.e., as effective as a
method that has already been
promulgated in the regulations), SDWA
allows EPA to approve the use of the
alternative method through publication
in the Federal Register. (See Section
1401(1) of SDWA.) EPA is using this
streamlined approval authority to make
84 additional methods available for
determining contaminant
concentrations in samples collected
under the SDWA. EPA has determined
that, for each contaminant or group of
contaminants listed in Section III, the
additional testing methods being
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approved in this action are as effective
as one or more of the testing methods
already approved in the regulations for
those contaminants. Section 1401(1) of
SDWA states that the newly approved
methods ‘‘shall be treated as an
alternative for public water systems to
the quality control and testing
procedures listed in the regulation.’’
Accordingly, this action makes these
additional 84 analytical methods legally
available as options for meeting EPA’s
monitoring requirements.
This action does not add regulatory
language, but does, for informational
purposes, update an appendix to the
regulations at 40 CFR Part 141 that lists
all methods approved under Section
1401(1) of SDWA. Accordingly, while
this action is not a rule, it is updating
CFR text and therefore is being
published in the ‘‘Final Rules’’ section
of the Federal Register.
III. Summary of Approvals
EPA is approving 84 methods that are
equally effective relative to methods
previously promulgated in the
regulations. By means of this notice,
these 84 methods are added to
Appendix A to Subpart C of 40 CFR Part
141.
A. Methods Developed by EPA
1. EPA Method 524.4 (USEPA 2013) is
a gas chromatography/mass
spectrometry (GC/MS) method for the
determination of 21 purgeable organic
compounds, which are regulated in
drinking water as specified at 40 CFR
141.61(a)(1) through (21), and total
trihalomethanes (TTHM), which are
regulated in drinking water as specified
at 40 CFR 141.64(b)(1) and (2). The
method analytes are purged from the
water sample using nitrogen and
trapped on a sorbent material. After
purging, the sorbent trap is heated and
back flushed with GC carrier gas and the
analytes are transferred to a capillary GC
column. The analytes eluting from the
GC column are directed into a mass
spectrometer for detection and
quantitation. The analytes are identified
by comparing the acquired mass spectra
Standard method, 22nd
edition (APHA 2012)
2120 B ..........................
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2130 B ..........................
2150 B ..........................
2320 B ..........................
2510 B ..........................
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and retention times for calibration
standards acquired under identical GC/
MS conditions. The concentration of
each analyte is calculated using the
internal standard technique and
response curves are generated using
procedural calibration standards. EPA
Method 524.4 is an extension of EPA
Method 524.3 (USEPA 2009a) which
was approved in an earlier expedited
methods approval action (74 FR 38348,
August 3, 2009) (USEPA 2009b). Both
EPA Methods 524.4 and 524.3 are
updated versions of EPA Method 524.2,
Revision 4.1 (USEPA 1995), which is
currently approved at 40 CFR
141.24(e)(1) for the analysis of benzene;
carbon tetrachloride; chlorobenzene;
1,2-dichlorobenzene; 1,4dichlorobenzene; 1,2-dichloroethane;
cis-dichloroethylene; transdichloroethylene; dichloromethane; 1,2dichloropropane; ethylbenzene; styrene;
tetrachloroethylene; 1,1,1trichloroethane; trichloroethylene;
toluene; 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene; 1,1dichloroethylene; 1,1,2-trichloroethane;
vinyl chloride; total xylenes (sum of oxylene, m-xylene, and p-xylene) and
total trihalomethanes (TTHM; sum of
chloroform, bromodichloromethane,
dibromochloromethane, and
bromoform). EPA Method 524.2,
Revision 4.1 is also approved at 40 CFR
141.131(b)(1) for TTHM. The primary
difference between EPA Method 524.4
and EPA Method 524.3 lies in the purge
gas. The cost of helium continues to rise
and EPA Method 524.4 was developed
using less expensive nitrogen gas to
purge the analytes from drinking water
samples instead of helium.
For each of the purgeable organic
compounds and TTHM contaminants,
the method performance characteristics
of EPA Method 524.4 were compared to
those of the approved method, EPA
Method 524.2, Revision 4.1. EPA has
determined EPA Method 524.4 is
equally as effective as the approved
method for determining the
concentrations of each of the regulated
purgeable organic compounds and
TTHM contaminants in drinking water.
Approved method
2120 B–01,
2001a).
2130 B–01,
2001b).
2150 B–97,
1997a).
2320 B–97,
1997b).
2510 B–97,
1997c).
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The basis for this determination is
discussed in detail in Smith and
Wendelken (2012a). Therefore, EPA is
approving the use of EPA Method 524.4
for each of the above named
contaminants when analyzing drinking
water compliance samples.
A copy of EPA Method 524.4 can be
accessed and downloaded directly online at https://water.epa.gov/scitech/
drinkingwater/labcert/
analyticalmethods.cfm.
B. Methods Developed by Voluntary
Consensus Standard Bodies (VCSB)
1. Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater
(Standard Methods). The 22nd edition
of Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater
(APHA 2012) was published earlier this
year. EPA compared 79 methods in the
22nd edition to earlier versions of those
methods that are currently approved in
40 CFR Part 141. Changes between the
approved version and the version of
each method published in the 22nd
edition are summarized in Smith and
Wendelken (2012b) and Best (2013). The
revisions primarily involve editorial
changes (e.g., corrections of errors,
procedural clarifications, and
reorganization of text); in addition, most
of the chemistry methods in the 22nd
edition contain an editorial change that
directs analysts to the appropriate
Quality Control (QC) section that
contains the QC criteria and practices
that are to be followed as part of the
method. The methods in the 22nd
edition listed in the following table are
the same as the earlier approved
versions with respect to the chemistry,
sample handling protocols, and method
performance data. For all of these
reasons, EPA has concluded that the
versions in the 22nd edition are thus
equally effective relative to those that
are currently approved in the
regulations. Therefore, EPA is approving
the use of 79 updated Standard Methods
in the 22nd edition for the contaminants
and their respective regulations listed in
the following table:
Contaminant
Regulation
online version (APHA
Color ...................................................
40 CFR 143.4(b)
online version (APHA
Turbidity ..............................................
40 CFR 141.74(a)(1)
online version (APHA
Odor ....................................................
40 CFR 143.4(b)
online version (APHA
Alkalinity .............................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
online version (APHA
Conductivity ........................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
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Approved method
Contaminant
2540 C ..........................
2540 C–97, online version (APHA
1997d).
2550–00, online version (APHA
2000a).
3111 B–99, online version (APHA
1999a).
Total Dissolved Solids ........................
40 CFR 143.4(b)
Temperature .......................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
Calcium, copper, magnesium, nickel,
sodium, iron, manganese, silver,
zinc.
Barium, aluminum ..............................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1);
143.4(b)
40
CFR
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1);
143.4(b)
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
40
CFR
Antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium,
cadmium, chromium, copper, lead,
nickel, selenium, aluminum, iron,
manganese, silver.
Arsenic, selenium ...............................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1);
143.4(b)
40
CFR
Barium, beryllium, calcium, chromium,
copper, magnesium, nickel, silica,
aluminum, iron, manganese, silver,
zinc.
Calcium ...............................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1);
143.4(b)
40
CFR
Magnesium .........................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
Fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, ortho-phosphate, chloride, sulfate.
Free chlorine ......................................
40
CFR
40
CFR
40
CFR
Combined chlorine .............................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1);
143.4(b)
40 CFR 141.74(a)(2);
141.131(c)(1)
40 CFR 141.74(a)(2);
141.131(c)(1)
40 CFR 141.131(c)(1)
Chloride ..............................................
40 CFR 143.4(b)
Chlorine Dioxide .................................
40 CFR 141.74(a)(2)
Chlorine Dioxide .................................
40
CFR
Chlorite ...............................................
40 CFR 141.74(a)(2);
141.131(c)(1)
40 CFR 141.131(b)(1)
Cyanide ..............................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
Fluoride ...............................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
pH .......................................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
Nitrate .................................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
Nitrate, nitrite ......................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
Nitrite ..................................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
Ozone .................................................
40 CFR 141.74(a)(2)
Ortho-phosphate .................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
Silica ...................................................
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
Sulfate ................................................
40 CFR 143.4(b)
Dissolved and Total Organic Carbon
40 CFR 141.131(d)
Foaming agents ..................................
40 CFR 143.4(b)
UV Absorption at 254 nm ...................
40 CFR 141.131(d)
HAA5 ..................................................
40 CFR 141.131(b)(1)
Carbofuran, oxamyl ............................
2,4–D; 2,4,5–TP; Dalapon; Dinoseb;
Pentachlorophenol; Picloram.
Glyphosate .........................................
40 CFR 141.24(e)(1)
40 CFR 141.24(e)(1)
2550 ..............................
3111 B ..........................
3111 D ..........................
3112 B ..........................
3113 B ..........................
3114 B ..........................
3120 B ..........................
3500-Ca B ....................
3114 B–97, online version (APHA
1997e).
3120 B–99, online version (APHA
1999c).
6610 B ..........................
6640 B ..........................
3500-Ca B–97, online version (APHA
1997f).
3500-Mg B–97, online version (APHA
1997g).
4110 B–00, online version (APHA
2000b).
4500-Cl D,F,G,H–00, online versions
(APHA 2000c).
4500-Cl D,E,F,G,I–00, online versions
(APHA 2000c).
4500-Cl D,F,G–00, online versions
(APHA 2000c).
4500-Cl- B,D–97, online versions
(APHA 1997h).
4500-ClO2 C–00, online version
(APHA 2000d).
4500-ClO2 E–00, online version
(APHA 2000d).
4500-ClO2 E–00, online version
(APHA 2000d).
4500–CN- E,F,G–99, online versions
(APHA 1999d).
4500–F- B,C,D,E–97, online versions
(APHA 1997i).
4500–H+ B–00, online version (APHA
2000e).
4500–NO3 D–00, online version
(APHA 2000f).
4500–NO3- E,F–00, online versions
(APHA 2000f).
4500–NO2- B–00, online version
(APHA 2000g).
4500–O3 B–97, online version (APHA
1997j).
4500–P E,F, 19th Edition (APHA
1995).
4500-SiO2 C,D,E–97, online versions
(APHA 1997k).
4500–SO42- C,D,E,F, 19th Edition
(APHA 1995).
5310 B,C,D–00, online versions
(APHA 2000h).
5540 C–00, online version (APHA
2000i).
5910 B–00, online version (APHA
2000j).
6251 B–94, online version (APHA
1994).
EPA Method 531.2, Rev. 1.0 (2001a)
EPA Method 515.4, Rev. 1.0 (2000) ..
6651 B ..........................
6651 B, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ....
3500-Mg B ....................
4110 B ..........................
4500-Cl D,F,G,H, ..........
4500-Cl D,E,F,G,I .........
4500-Cl D,F,G, .............
4500-Cl- B,D .................
4500-ClO2 C .................
4500-ClO2 E .................
4500-ClO2 E .................
4500–CN- E,F,G ...........
4500–F- B,C,D,E ..........
4500–H+ B ...................
4500–NO3- D ................
4500–NO3- E,F .............
4500–NO2- B ................
4500–O3 B ....................
4500–P E,F ..................
4500-SiO2 C,D,E ..........
4500–SO42- C,D,E,F ....
5310 B,C,D ...................
5540 C ..........................
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3111 D–99, online version (APHA
1999a).
3112 B–99, online version (APHA
1999b).
3113 B, 19th Edition (APHA 1995) ....
5910 B ..........................
6251 B ..........................
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40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
40 CFR 141.24(e)(1)
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Standard method, 22nd
edition (APHA 2012)
Approved method
Contaminant
7110 B ..........................
Gross alpha and beta .........................
40 CFR 141.25(a)
Gross alpha ........................................
40 CFR 141.25(a)
Gamma emitters (includes radioactive
cesium and iodine).
Radioactive Cesium Gamma emitters
40 CFR 141.25(a)
Tritium .................................................
40 CFR 141.25(a)
Radioactive Iodine Gamma emitters ..
40 CFR 141.25(a)
Radioactive Iodine ..............................
40 CFR 141.25(a)
Radium-226 ........................................
40 CFR 141.25(a)
Radium-228 ........................................
40 CFR 141.25(a)
Strontium-89, Strontium-90 ................
40 CFR 141.25(a)
Uranium ..............................................
40 CFR 141.25(a)
9221 A ..........................
7110 B–00, online version (APHA
2000k).
7110 C–00, online version (APHA
2000k).
7120–97, online version (APHA
1997l).
7500-Cs B–00, online version (APHA
2000l).
7500-3H B–00, online version (APHA
2000m).
7500–I B–00, online version (APHA
2000n).
7500–I C,D–00, online versions
(APHA 2000n).
7500-Ra B,C–01, online versions
(APHA 2001c).
7500-Ra D–01, online version (APHA
2001c).
7500-Sr B–01, online version (APHA
2001d).
7500–U B,C–00, online versions
(APHA 2000o).
9221 A, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ....
Total Coliforms ...................................
9221 B ..........................
9221 B, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ....
Total Coliforms ...................................
9221 B.1, B.2 ...............
9221 C ..........................
9221 E ..........................
9221 B, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ....
9221 C, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ....
9221 E, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ....
Total Coliforms ...................................
Total Coliforms ...................................
Fecal Coliforms ..................................
9221
9221
9222
9223
F ..........................
F.1 .......................
D ..........................
B ..........................
9221 F, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ....
9221 F, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ....
9222 D, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ....
9223, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ........
E. coli ..................................................
E. coli ..................................................
Fecal Coliforms ..................................
Total Coliforms ...................................
9223 B ..........................
9223 B, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ....
E. coli ..................................................
9215 B ..........................
9215 B, 20th Edition (APHA 1998) ....
Heterotrophic Bacteria ........................
40 CFR 141.21(f)(3); 40 CFR
141.74(a)(1)
40 CFR 141.21(f)(3); 40 CFR
141.74(a)(1)
40 CFR 141.852(a)(5)
40 CFR 141.74(a)(1)
40 CFR 141.21(f)(5); 40 CFR
141.74(a)(1)
40 CFR 141.402(c)(2)
40 CFR 141.852(a)(5)
40 CFR 141.74(a)(1)
40 CFR 141.21(f)(3); 40 CFR
141.74(a)(1); 40 CFR 141.852(a)(5)
40 CFR 141.21(f)(6); 40 CFR
141.402(c)(2);
40
CFR
141.852(a)(5)
40 CFR 141.74(a)(1)
7110 C ..........................
7120 ..............................
7500-Cs B ....................
7500-3H B .....................
7500–I B .......................
7500–I C,D ...................
7500-Ra B,C .................
7500-Ra D ....................
7500-Sr B .....................
7500–U B,C ..................
The 22nd edition can be obtained
from the American Public Health
Association (APHA), 800 I Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20001–3710. Online
versions of Standard Methods are
available at https://
www.standardmethods.org.
2. ASTM International. EPA
compared the most recent versions of
three ASTM International methods
(ASTM Methods D516–11, D1067–11 B,
Regulation
and D1293–12) to the earlier versions of
those methods that are currently
approved in 40 CFR part 141. Changes
between the earlier approved version
and the most recent version of each
method are summarized in Smith
(2012). The revisions primarily involve
editorial changes (e.g., updated
references, definitions, terminology, and
reorganization of text). The revised
methods are the same as the approved
40 CFR 141.25(a)
versions with respect to sample
collection and handling protocols,
sample preparation, analytical
methodology, and method performance
data, and thus, EPA finds they are
equally effective relative to the
approved methods.
EPA is thus approving the use of the
following ASTM methods for the
contaminants and their respective
regulations listed in the following table:
Approved method
Contaminant
D516–11 (ASTM 2011a) .................................
D1067–11 B (ASTM 2011b) ............................
D1293–12 (ASTM 2012) .................................
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D516–02 (ASTM 2002a) ...............................
D1067–02 B (ASTM 2002b) .........................
D1293–99 (ASTM 1999) ...............................
Sulfate .......................
Alkalinity ....................
pH ..............................
The ASTM methods are available from
ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor
Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428–
2959 or https://www.astm.org.
C. Methods Developed by Vendors
1. Charm Sciences, Inc. Fast Phage
(2012a) is a microbiological method for
the detection of male-specific (F+) and
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somatic coliphages in ground water by
a two-step enrichment procedure.
Coliphages are detected as being present
or absent in 100 mL samples of ground
water by the formation of plaques on
agar plates containing the host
bacterium. Fast Phage includes a
presumptive rapid fluorescence step
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40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
that can predict coliphage positive
samples in less than eight hours.
EPA Method 1601 (USEPA 2001b) is
currently approved under the Ground
Water Rule (GWR) at 40 CFR
141.402(c)(2) for the detection of
coliphages in ground water source
waters. Fast Phage is similar to EPA
Method 1601 but has modifications to
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the medium and incubation
temperature, which make the method
more rapid. Fast Phage is able to detect
coliphages in 16 to 30 hours compared
to 40 to 60 hours for EPA Method 1601.
Additionally, Fast Phage includes kits,
which supply the medium, antibiotics
and freeze-dried host bacteria in a prepackaged and standardized form for
easier use.
A multi-laboratory study was
conducted to compare the method
performance of Fast Phage to the
performance of the approved method,
EPA Method 1601. Three geographically
diverse wastewaters were used as
sources of somatic and male-specific
coliphages for the study. In four
different laboratories, Fast Phage was
compared side by side with EPA
Method 1601 for somatic and malespecific coliphage detection in local
ground waters that were inoculated with
low level coliphages from each of the
test wastewaters. Ten replicates of
inoculated ground waters were
evaluated for both Fast Phage and EPA
Method 1601, and each test wastewater
was evaluated as an inoculant. The
study report (Charm Sciences Inc.
2012b) details the study design and
implementation along with the
validation data obtained from the multilaboratory evaluation. The results of the
multi-laboratory studies indicate that
Fast Phage is equally as effective as EPA
Method 1601 in method performance for
detecting male-specific and somatic
coliphages in ground water. The basis
for this determination is discussed in
Sinclair (2013). EPA is thus approving
Fast Phage as an alternate method to
EPA Method 1601 for the detection of
male-specific and somatic coliphages in
ground water under the Ground Water
Rule.
The Fast Phage method is available
from Charm Sciences, Inc., 659 Andover
Street, Lawrence, MA 01843, and also at
www.charmsciences.com.
IV. Statutory and Executive Order
Reviews
As noted in Section II, under the
terms of SDWA Section 1401(1), this
streamlined method approval action is
not a rule. Accordingly, the
Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801
et seq., as added by the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of
1996, does not apply because this action
is not a rule for purposes of 5 U.S.C.
804(3). Similarly, this action is not
subject to the Regulatory Flexibility Act
because it is not subject to notice and
comment requirements under the
Administrative Procedure Act or any
other statute. In addition, because this
approval action is not a rule but simply
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makes alternative testing methods
available as options for monitoring
under SDWA, EPA has concluded that
other statutes and executive orders
generally applicable to rulemaking do
not apply to this approval action.
V. References
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Approved by Standard Methods
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Generation/Atomic Absorption
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Approved by Standard Methods
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1997h. Standard Method 4500–Cl–B,D–
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C,D,E–97. Silica. C. Molybdosilicate
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1999a. Standard Method 3111 B,D–99.
Metals by Flame Atomic Absorption
Spectrometry. B. Direct Air-Acetylene
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1999b. Standard Method 3112 B–99.
Metals by Cold-Vapor Atomic
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1999c. Standard Method 3120 B–99.
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1999d. Standard Method 4500–CN–
E,F,G–99. Cyanide. E. Colorimetric
Method. F. Cyanide-Selective Electrode
Method. G. Cyanides Amenable to
Chlorination after Distillation. Approved
by Standard Methods Committee 1999.
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American Public Health Association (APHA).
2000a. Standard Method 2550–00.
Temperature. Approved by Standard
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American Public Health Association (APHA).
2000b. Standard Method 4110 B–00.
Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, orthoPhosphate, Chloride, Sulfate.
Determination of Anions by Ion
Chromatography. Ion Chromatography
with Chemical Suppression of Eluent
Conductivity. Approved by Standard
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American Public Health Association (APHA).
2000c. Standard Method 4500–Cl
D,E,F,G,H, I–00. Chlorine (Residual). D.
Amperometric Titration Method. E. LowLevel Amperometric Titration Method.
F. DPD Ferrous Titrimetric Method. G.
DPDColorimetric Method. H.
Syringaldazine (FACTS) Method. I.
Iodometric Electrode Technique.
Approved by Standard Methods
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American Public Health Association (APHA).
2000d. Standard Method 4500–ClO2 C,E–
00. Chlorine Dioxide. C. Amperometric
Method I. E. Amperometric Method II.
Approved by Standard Methods
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Online. (Available at https://
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American Public Health Association (APHA).
2000e. Standard Method 4500–H+ B–00.
pH Value. Electrometric Method.
Approved by Standard Methods
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Online. (Available at https://
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American Public Health Association (APHA).
2000f. Standard Method 4500–NO3¥
D,E,F–00. Nitrogen (Nitrate). D. Nitrate
Electrode Method. E. Cadmium
Reduction Method. F. Automated
Cadmium Reduction Method. Approved
by Standard Methods Committee 2000.
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2000g. Standard Method 4500–NO2¥ B–
00. Nitrogen (Nitrite). Colorimetric
Method. Approved by Standard Methods
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American Public Health Association (APHA).
2000h. Standard Method 5310 B,C,D–00.
Total Organic Carbon (TOC). B. HighTemperature Combustion Method. C.
Persulfate-Ultraviolet or Heated
Persulfate Oxidation Method. D. WetOxidation Method. Approved by
Standard Methods Committee 2000.
Standard Methods Online. (Available at
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2000i. Standard Method 5540 C–00.
Surfactants. Anionic Surfactants as
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Ultraviolet Absorption Method.
Approved by Standard Methods
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2000k. Standard Method 7110 B,C–00.
Gross Alpha and Gross Beta
Radioactivity (Total, Suspended, and
Dissolved). B. Evaporation Method for
Gross Alpha-Beta. C. Coprecipitation
Method for Alpha Radioactivity in
Drinking Water. Approved by Standard
Methods Committee 2000. Standard
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2000l. Standard Method 7500–Cs B–00.
Radioactive Cesium. Precipitation
Method. Approved by Standard Methods
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Online. (Available at https://
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American Public Health Association (APHA).
2000m. Standard Method 7500-3H B–00.
Tritium. Liquid Scintillation
Spectrometric Method. Approved by
Standard Methods Committee 2000.
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2000n. Standard Method 7500–I B,C,D–
00. Radioactive Iodine. B. Precipitation
Method. C. Ion-Exchange Method. D.
Distillation Method. Approved by
Standard Methods Committee 2000.
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2000o. Standard Method 7500–U B,C–00.
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Isotopic Method. Approved by Standard
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2001a. Standard Method 2120 B–01.
Color. Visual Comparison Method.
Approved by Standard Methods
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American Public Health Association (APHA).
2001b. Standard Method 2130 B–01.
Turbidity. Nephelometric Method.
Approved by Standard Methods
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2001c. Standard Method 7500–Ra B,C,D–
01. Radium. B. Precipitation Method. C.
Emanation Method. D. Sequential
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2001d. Standard Method 7500–Sr B–01.
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April 2000. (Available at https://
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USEPA. 2001a. EPA Method 531.2, Revision
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Compounds in Water by Capillary
Column Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry’’, EPA–815–B–09–009,
June 2009. (Available at https://
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USEPA. 2009b. Expedited Approval of Test
Procedures for the Analysis of
Contaminants Under the Safe Drinking
Water Act; Analysis and Sampling
Procedures. 74 FR 38348. August 3,
2009.
USEPA. 2013. EPA Method 524.4, Version
1.0, ‘‘Measurement of Purgeable Organic
Compounds in Water by Gas
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
using Nitrogen Purge Gas’’, EPA 815–R–
13–002, May 2013. (Available at https://
water.epa.gov/drink.)
Expedited Approval of Alternative Test
Procedures for the Analysis of
Contaminants Under the Safe Drinking
Water Act; Analysis and Sampling
Procedures, page 27 of 54
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 141
Environmental protection, Chemicals,
Indians-lands, Intergovernmental
relations, Radiation protection,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Water supply.
Dated: May 21, 2013.
Peter Grevatt,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking
Water.
For the reasons stated in the
preamble, 40 CFR Part 141 is amended
as follows:
PART 141—NATIONAL PRIMARY
DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS
1. The authority citation for part 141
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300f, 300g–1, 300g–
2, 300g–3, 300g–4, 300g–5, 300g–6, 300j–4,
300j–9, and 300j–11.
2. Appendix A to Subpart C of Part
141 is amended as follows:
■ a. By revising the entire table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 141.21(f)(3).’’
■ b. By adding the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 141.21(f)(5)’’ after the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 141.21(f)(3).’’
■ c. By revising the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 141.21(f)(6).’’
■ d. By revising the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 141.23(k)(1).’’
■ e. By revising the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
■
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 141.24(e)(1).’’
■ f. By revising the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 141.25(a).’’
■ g. By revising the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 141.74(a)(1).’’
■ h. By revising the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR DISINFECTANT RESIDUALS
LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.74(a)(2).’’
■ i. By revising the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 141.131(b)(1).’’
■ j. By revising the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR DISINFECTANT RESIDUALS
LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.131(c)(1).’’
■ k. By revising the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR PARAMETERS LISTED AT 40 CFR
141.131(d).’’
■ l. By revising the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 141.402(c)(2).’’
■ m. By adding the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 141.852(a)(5)’’ after the table
entitled ‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING
METHODS FOR CONTAMINANTS
LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.704(b).’’
■ n. By revising the table entitled
‘‘ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40
CFR 143.4(b).’’
■ o. By revising footnotes 19, 20, and 21.
■ p. By adding footnotes 24 through 30
to the table.
The additions and revisions read as
follows:
Appendix A to Subpart C of Part 141—
Alternative Testing Methods Approved
for Analyses Under the Safe Drinking
Water Act
*
*
*
*
*
ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.21(f)(3)
Methodology
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Total Coliform Fermentation Technique .............................
Total Coliform Membrane Filter Technique ........................
Presence-Absence (P–A) Coliform Test ............................
ONPG–MUG Test ...............................................................
ColitagTM .............................................................................
9221 A, B
9222 A, B, C
9221 D
9223
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Methodology
Fecal Coliforms .......................................................................
Fecal Coliform Procedure ......................................................
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Methodology
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E.coli ............
ONPG-MUG Test ............................
ColitagTM .........................................
9223 B .........
......................
9223 B .........
......................
9223 B .........
......................
9223 B–97.
......................
Other
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Contaminant
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ASTM 4
Alkalinity ..
Titrimetric ..................................................
...........................
2320 B .....
2320 B .....
..................
Antimony ..
Hydride—Atomic Absorption ....................
Atomic Absorption; Furnace .....................
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Atomic Absorption; Furnace .....................
...........................
...........................
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
..................
3113 B .....
..................
3113 B .....
..................
3113 B–04
D1067–06
B, 11 B
D 3697–07
...........................
3113 B .....
3113 B .....
3113 B–04
Hydride Atomic Absorption .......................
...........................
3114 B .....
3114 B .....
3114 B–09
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Inductively Coupled Plasma .....................
Atomic Absorption; Direct .........................
Atomic Absorption; Furnace .....................
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Inductively Coupled Plasma .....................
Atomic Absorption; Furnace .....................
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
...........................
...........................
...........................
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
3120 B .....
3111 D .....
3113 B .....
3120 B
3111 D
3113 B .....
3113 B–04
...........................
...........................
3120 B .....
3113 B .....
3120 B
3113 B .....
3113 B–04
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Atomic Absorption; Furnace .....................
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
EDTA titrimetric ........................................
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
...........................
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
3113 B .....
3113 B .....
3113 B–04
...........................
3500–Ca B
3500–Ca B
..................
Atomic Absorption; Direct Aspiration ........
...........................
3111 B .....
3111 B .....
..................
D 511–09
A
D 511–09
B
Inductively Coupled Plasma .....................
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Ion Chromatography .................................
Inductively Coupled Plasma .....................
Atomic Absorption; Furnace .....................
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Atomic Absorption; Furnace .....................
...........................
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
3120 B .....
3120 B
...........................
...........................
...........................
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
..................
3120 B .....
3113 B .....
..................
3120 B
3113 B .....
..................
D 6919–09
3113 B–04
...........................
3113 B .....
3113 B .....
3113 B–04
Atomic Absorption; Direct Aspiration ........
...........................
3111 B .....
3111 B .....
..................
Inductively Coupled Plasma .....................
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Conductance .............................................
...........................
200.5, Revision
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3120 B .....
3120 B
...........................
2510 B .....
2510 B
Arsenic .....
Barium .....
Beryllium ..
Cadmium
Calcium ....
Chromium
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Cyanide ...
Manual Distillation followed by .................
...........................
..................
..................
..................
...........................
4500–CN¥
4500–CN¥
..................
G.
4500–CN¥
E.
4500–CN¥
F.
..................
G.
4500–CN¥
E.
4500–CN¥
F.
..................
D 2036–06
A
D 2036–06
B
D2036–06
A
Spectrophotometric, Amenable ................
Spectrophotometric Manual ......................
...........................
Selective Electrode ...................................
...........................
Headspace Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry.
Ion Chromatography .................................
Manual Distillation; Colorimetric SPADNS
...........................
Manual Electrode ......................................
...........................
Automated Alizarin ...................................
...........................
Arsenite-Free Colorimetric SPADNS ........
...........................
4110 B .....
4500–F¥
B, D.
4500–F¥
C.
4500–F¥
E.
..................
Atomic Absorption; Furnace .....................
...........................
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Atomic Absorption ....................................
..................
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3113 B–04
D 3559–08
D
...........................
3111 B .....
3111 B .....
..................
D 511–09
B
...........................
...........................
3120 B .....
3500–Mg
B.
3120 B
3500–Mg
B.
..................
D 511–09
A
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Ion Chromatography .................................
Manual, Cold Vapor ..................................
Inductively Coupled Plasma .....................
Atomic Absorption; Direct .........................
Atomic Absorption; Furnace .....................
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Ion Chromatography .................................
Automated Cadmium Reduction ..............
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
...........................
...........................
...........................
...........................
...........................
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
..................
3112 B .....
3120 B .....
3111 B .....
3113 B .....
..................
3112 B .....
3120 B
3111 B
3113 B .....
..................
3112 B–09
D 6919–09
3113 B–04
...........................
...........................
...........................
...........................
...........................
4110 B .....
4500–
NO3¥ F.
4500–
NO3¥ E.
4500–
NO3¥ D.
..................
4110 B
4500–
NO3¥ F.
4500–
NO3¥ E.
4500–
NO3¥ D.
..................
..................
..................
...........................
..................
..................
..................
..................
Ion Chromatography .................................
Automated Cadmium Reduction ..............
...........................
...........................
...........................
...........................
Reduction/Colorimetric .............................
...........................
4110 B .....
4500–
NO3¥ F.
4500–
NO3¥ E.
4500–
NO2¥ B.
..................
4110 B
4500–
NO3¥ F.
4500–
NO3¥ E.
4500–
NO2¥ B.
..................
..................
..................
Ion Chromatography .................................
...........................
4110 B .....
4110 B
Colorimetric, ascorbic acid, single reagent.
Colorimetric, Automated, Ascorbic Acid ...
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Spectrophotometric ...................................
Orthophosphate.
..................
Manual Cadmium Reduction ....................
Nitrite .......
..................
...........................
4500–P E
4500–P E
...........................
4500–P F
4500–P F
ME355.01 7
D 1179–
04, 10 B
Colorimetric; Direct ...................................
Nitrate ......
..................
Reduction/Colorimetric .............................
Mercury ....
Nickel .......
4110 B
4500–F¥
B, D.
4500–F¥
C.
4500–F¥
E.
..................
Ion Selective Electrode .............................
Magnesium.
..................
Manual Cadmium Reduction ....................
Lead .........
..................
Inductively Coupled Plasma .....................
Complexation Titrimetric Methods ............
Fluoride ....
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pH ............
Electrometric .............................................
...........................
D 1293–12
Hydride-Atomic Absorption .......................
...........................
4500–H∂
B.
3114 B .....
..................
Selenium ..
4500–H∂
B.
3114 B .....
3114 B–09
Atomic Absorption; Furnace .....................
...........................
3113 B .....
3113 B .....
3113 B–04
D 3859–08
A
D 3859–08
B
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Colorimetric ...............................................
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
...........................
..................
..................
..................
D859–05,
10
Molybdosilicate .........................................
...........................
Heteropoly blue ........................................
...........................
Automated for Molybdate-reactive Silica ..
...........................
4500-SiO2
C.
4500–SiO2
D.
4500–SiO2
E.
4500-SiO2
C.
4500–SiO2
D.
4500–SiO2
E.
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Inductively Coupled Plasma .....................
Atomic Absorption; Direct Aspiration ........
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic
emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Ion Chromatography .................................
Thermometric ............................................
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
...........................
...........................
200.5, Revision
4.2 2
3120 B .....
3111 B .....
3120 B
3111 B
...........................
...........................
..................
2550 ........
..................
2550
..................
D 6919–09
Silica ........
Sodium ....
Temperature.
Other
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Contaminant
Benzene .................................
Carbon tetrachloride ..............
Chlorobenzene ......................
1,2-Dichlorobenzene ..............
1,4-Dichlorobenzene ..............
1,2-Dichloroethane ................
cis-Dichloroethylene ..............
trans-Dichloroethylene ...........
Dichloromethane ....................
1,2-Dichloropropane ..............
Ethylbenzene .........................
Styrene ..................................
Tetrachloroethylene ...............
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Trichloroethylene ...................
Toluene ..................................
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene ..........
1,1-Dichloroethylene ..............
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Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas
Spectrometry.
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Methodology
1,1,2-Trichlorethane ...............
Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry.
Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry.
Gas Chromatography/Electron Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
Gas Chromatography/Electron Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Liquid Chromatography Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/
ESI–MS/MS).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
High-performance liquid chromatography
(HPLC) with post-column derivatization
and fluorescence detection.
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Ion Chromatography Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (IC–
ESI–MS/MS).
Gas Chromatography/Electron Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry.
Gas Chromatography/Electron Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry.
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
(HPLC) with Post-Column Derivatization
and Fluorescence Detection.
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
High-performance liquid chromatography
(HPLC) with post-column derivatization
and fluorescence detection.
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Gas Chromatography/Electron Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Gas Chromatography/Electron Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
Liquid Chromatography Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/
ESI–MS/MS).
Vinyl chloride .........................
Xylenes (total) ........................
2,4–D .....................................
2,4,5–TP (Silvex) ...................
Alachlor ..................................
Atrazine ..................................
Benzo(a)pyrene .....................
Carbofuran .............................
Chlordane ..............................
Dalapon .................................
Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate ..........
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate .......
Dibromochloropropane
(DBCP).
Dinoseb ..................................
Endrin ....................................
Ethyl dibromide (EDB) ...........
Glyphosate .............................
Heptachlor .............................
Heptachlor Epoxide ...............
Hexachlorobenzene ...............
Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene
Lindane ..................................
Methoxychlor .........................
Oxamyl ...................................
PCBs (as Aroclors) ................
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Picloram .................................
Simazine ................................
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6640 B ......
6640 B ......
6640 B–01.
6640 B ......
6640 B ......
6640 B–01.
6610 B ......
6610 B ......
6610 B–04.
6640 B ......
6640 B ......
6640 B–01.
6640 B ......
6640 B ......
6640 B–01.
6651 B ......
6651 B ......
6651 B–00.
6610 B ......
6610 B ......
6610 B–04.
6640 B ......
6640 B ......
6640 B–01.
6640 B ......
EPA method
6640 B ......
6640 B–01.
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Toxaphene .............................
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry.
Total Trihalomethanes ...........
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Evaporation .............................
Coprecipitation ........................
Radon emanation ...................
Radiochemical ........................
Radiochemical ........................
Radiochemical ........................
ICP–MS ...................................
Alpha spectrometry .................
Laser Phosphorimetry .............
Alpha Liquid Scintillation
Spectrometry.
7110 B ..........................
7110 C ..........................
7500-Ra C ....................
7500-Ra B .....................
7500-Ra D ....................
7500–U B ......................
3125 ..............................
7500–U C ......................
.......................................
.......................................
7110 B
7110 C
7500-Ra C ....................
7500-Ra B .....................
7500-Ra D
7500–U B
.......................................
7500–U C ......................
.......................................
.......................................
Radiochemical ........................
Gamma Ray Spectrometry .....
Radiochemical ........................
.................................................
.................................................
Gamma Ray Spectrometry .....
Radiochemical ........................
Liquid Scintillation ...................
Gamma Ray Spectrometry .....
.................................................
.................................................
7500-Cs B .....................
7120 ..............................
7500–I B .......................
7500–I C .......................
7500–I D .......................
7120 ..............................
7500-Sr B ......................
7500-3H B .....................
7120 ..............................
7500-Cs B .....................
7500–I B .......................
7500-Cs B
7120 ..............................
7500–I B .......................
7500–I C
7500–I D
7120 ..............................
7500-Sr B
7500-3H B .....................
7120 ..............................
7500-Cs B .....................
7500–I B
Contaminant
Naturally Occurring:
Gross alpha and beta .............
Gross alpha .............................
Radium 226 .............................
Radium 228 .............................
Uranium ...................................
Man-Made:
Radioactive Cesium ................
Radioactive Iodine ...................
Radioactive Strontium 89, 90 ..
Tritium .....................................
Gamma Emitters .....................
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D3454–05
D2460–07
D5673–05, 10
D3972–09
D5174–07
D6239–09
D3649–06
D3649–06
D4785–08
D4107–08
D3649–06
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ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.74(A)(1)
Organism
Methodology
Total Coliform ..........................
Total Coliform Fermentation
Technique.
Total Coliform Membrane Filter Technique.
ONPG–MUG Test ...................
Fecal Coliform Procedure .......
Fecal Coliform Filter Procedure.
Pour Plate Method ..................
Nephelometric Method ............
Laser Nephelometry (on-line)
LED Nephelometry (on-line) ...
LED Nephelometry (on-line) ...
LED Nephelometry (portable)
Fecal Coliforms ........................
Heterotrophic bacteria .............
Turbidity ...................................
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9221 A, B, C.
9222 A, B, C.
9223 ..............................
9221 E ..........................
9222 D ..........................
9223 B.
9221 E.
9222 D.
9215 B ..........................
2130 B ..........................
.......................................
.......................................
.......................................
.......................................
9215 B.
2130 B.
.......................................
.......................................
.......................................
.......................................
Mitchell M5271 10
Mitchell M5331 11
AMI Turbiwell 15
Orion AQ4500 12
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Methodology
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edition 1
SM 22nd
edition 28
Free Chlorine ...............................
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Amperometric Titration ..............................
DPD Ferrous Titrimetric ............................
DPD Colorimetric .......................................
Syringaldazine (FACTS) ............................
On-line Chlorine Analyzer .........................
Amperometric Sensor ................................
Amperometric Titration ..............................
Amperometric Titration (Low level measurement).
4500–Cl D ...
4500–Cl F ...
4500–Cl G
4500–Cl H ...
.....................
.....................
4500–Cl D ...
4500–Cl E ...
4500–Cl D ...
4500–Cl F
4500–Cl G ...
4500–Cl H
.....................
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4500–Cl D ...
4500–Cl E
Total Chlorine ...............................
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ASTM 4
DPD Ferrous Titrimetric ............................
DPD Colorimetric .......................................
Iodometric Electrode .................................
On-line Chlorine Analyzer .........................
Amperometric Sensor ................................
Amperometric Titration ..............................
Amperometric Titration ..............................
Indigo Method ............................................
4500–Cl F ...
4500–Cl G ...
4500–Cl I .....
.....................
.....................
4500–ClO2 C
4500–ClO2 E
4500–O3 B ..
4500–Cl F
4500–Cl G
4500–Cl I
.....................
.....................
4500–ClO2 C
4500–ClO2 E
4500–O3 B
.....................
.....................
Residual
Chlorine Dioxide ...........................
Ozone ...........................................
Other
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Contaminant
Methodology
EPA method
ASTM 4
TTHM ...........................................
P&T/GC/MS ...............................................
HAA5 ............................................
LLE (diazomethane)/GC/ECD ...................
Ion Chromatography Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (IC–
ESI–MS/MS).
Two-Dimensional Ion Chromatography
(IC).
Ion Chromatography Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (IC–
ESI–MS/MS).
Chemically Suppressed Ion Chromatography.
Electrolytically Suppressed Ion Chromatography.
Chemically Suppressed Ion Chromatography.
Electrolytically Suppressed Ion Chromatography.
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524.3,9
524.4 29.
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557 14 ..........
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6251 B .........
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Bromate ........................................
Chlorite .........................................
Chlorite—daily monitoring as prescribed
in
40
CFR
141.132(b)(2)(i)(A).
Amperometric Titration .................
....................................................................
6251 B
302.0 18.
557 14.
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D 6581–08 A.
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D 6581–08 B.
.....................
D 6581–08 A.
.....................
D 6581–08 B.
.....................
.....................
4500–ClO2 E
4500–ClO2 E.
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Residual
Methodology
SM 21st
edition 1
Free Chlorine ...............................
Amperometric Titration ..............................
DPD Ferrous Titrimetric ............................
DPD Colorimetric .......................................
Syringaldazine (FACTS) ............................
Amperometric Sensor ................................
On-line Chlorine Analyzer .........................
Amperometric Titration ..............................
DPD Ferrous Titrimetric ............................
DPD Colorimetric .......................................
Amperometric Titration ..............................
Low level Amperometric Titration ..............
DPD Ferrous Titrimetric ............................
DPD Colorimetric .......................................
Iodometric Electrode .................................
Amperometric Sensor ................................
On-line Chlorine Analyzer .........................
Amperometric Method II ............................
4500–Cl D ...
4500–Cl F ...
4500–Cl G ...
4500–Cl H ...
.....................
.....................
4500–Cl D ...
4500–Cl F ...
4500–Cl G ...
4500–Cl D ...
4500–Cl E ...
4500–Cl F ...
4500–Cl G ...
4500–Cl I .....
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.....................
4500–ClO2 E
Combined Chlorine ......................
Total Chlorine ...............................
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4500–Cl F.
4500–Cl G.
4500–Cl H.
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..................... .....................
4500–Cl D ... D 1253–08.
4500–Cl F.
4500–Cl G.
4500–Cl D ... D 1253–08.
4500–Cl E.
4500–Cl F.
4500–Cl G.
4500–Cl I.
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Parameter
Methodology
SM 21st
edition 1
SM 22nd
edition 28
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) ......................
High Temperature Combustion ...................
Persulfate-Ultraviolet or Heated Persulfate
Oxidation.
Wet Oxidation .............................................
Calculation using DOC and UV254 data ......
High Temperature Combustion ...................
Persulfate-Ultraviolet or Heated Persulfate
Oxidation.
Wet Oxidation .............................................
Spectrophotometry ......................................
5310 B .........
5310 C ........
5310 B ........
5310 C ........
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415.3, Rev 1.2 19
5310 D ........
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5310 B ........
5310 C ........
5310 D ........
.....................
5310 B ........
5310 C ........
415.3,
415.3,
415.3,
415.3,
5310 D ........
5910 B ........
5310 D ........
5910 B ........
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415.3, Rev 1.2 19
Specific Ultraviolet Absorbance (SUVA) .....
Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) .......
Ultraviolet
(UV254).
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Rev
Rev
Rev
1.2 19
1.2 19
1.2 19
1.2 19
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Organism
Methodology
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edition 6
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edition 1
SM 22nd
edition 28
SM online 3
E. coli ........................................
Colilert ® ....................................
Colisure ® ..................................
Colilert-18 .................................
Readycult ® ...............................
.....................
.....................
9223 B ........
.....................
9223 B ........
9223 B .........
9223 B .........
.....................
9223 B ........
9223 B ........
9223 B ........
.....................
9223 B–97
9223 B–97
9223 B–97
.....................
Colitag .......................................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
Chromocult ® .............................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
EC–MUG ..................................
Multiple-Tube Technique ..........
Two-Step Enrichment Presence-Absence Procedure.
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
.....................
9221 F.
.....................
.....................
9230 B–04.
.....................
Enterococci ...............................
Coliphage ..................................
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Other
Readycult ® 20
Modified
Colitag TM 13
Chromocult ® 21
Fast
Phage 30
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ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.852(a)(5)
Organism
Methodology
category
Method
Total Coliforms .....................................
Lactose Fermentation Methods ...........
Standard Total Coliform Fermentation
Technique.
Colilert ® ...............................................
Colisure ® .............................................
EC–MUG medium ...............................
9221 B.1, B.2
Colilert ® ...............................................
Colisure ® .............................................
9223 B
9223 B
Enzyme Substrate Methods ................
Escherichia coli ....................................
Escherichia coli Procedure (following
Lactose Fermentation Methods).
Enzyme Substrate Methods ................
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9223 B
9221 F.1
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ASTM 4
SM 21st
Edition 1
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.........................
3111 D ............
3111 D
....................................
.........................
3113 B ............
3113 B ............
....................................
.........................
3120 B ............
3120 B
Methodology
EPA method
Aluminum ............
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Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Atomic Absorption; Direct.
Atomic Absorption;
Furnace.
Inductively Coupled
Plasma.
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Contaminant
Chloride ...............
Color ...................
Foaming Agents ..
Iron ......................
Inductively Coupled Plasma.
Manganese .........
Odor ....................
Silver ...................
Sulfate .................
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Solids.
Zinc .....................
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D 512–04 B ....
.........................
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4500–Cl¥ B ....
4110 B ............
4500–Cl¥ D ....
4500–Cl¥ B
4110 B
4500–Cl¥ D
.........................
.........................
2120 B ............
5540 C ............
2120 B
5540 C
.........................
3111 B ............
3111 B
.........................
3113 B ............
3113 B ............
3120 B ............
3120 B
....................................
.........................
3111 B ............
3111 B
....................................
.........................
3113 B ............
3113 B
....................................
.........................
3120 B ............
3120 B
....................................
200.5, Revision 4.2 2 ..
.........................
2150 B ............
2150 B
....................................
.........................
3111 B ............
3111 B
....................................
.........................
3113 B ............
3113 B ............
....................................
.........................
3120 B ............
3120 B
....................................
....................................
.........................
.........................
4110 B ............
4500–SO42¥ C
4110 B
4500–SO42¥ C
4500–SO42¥ C–97.
....................................
.........................
4500–SO42¥ D
4500–SO42¥ D
4500–SO42¥ D–97.
....................................
....................................
D 516–07, 11 ..
.........................
4500–SO42¥ E
4500–SO42¥ F
4500–SO42¥ E
4500–SO42¥ F
4500–SO42¥ E–97.
4500–SO42¥ F–97.
....................................
.........................
2540 C ............
2540 C ............
....................................
.........................
3111 B ............
3111 B
....................................
.........................
3120 B ............
3120 B
Methodology
EPA method
Silver Nitrate Titration
....................................
Ion Chromatography .. ....................................
Potentiometric Titra....................................
tion.
Visual Comparison ..... ....................................
Methylene Blue Active
....................................
Substances (MBAS).
Axially viewed induc200.5, Revision 4.2.2
tively coupled plasma-atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Atomic Absorption; Di- ....................................
rect.
Atomic Absorption;
....................................
Furnace.
.................................... ....................................
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Atomic Absorption; Direct.
Atomic Absorption;
Furnace.
Inductively Coupled
Plasma.
Threshold Odor Test ..
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Atomic Absorption; Direct.
Atomic Absorption;
Furnace.
Inductively Coupled
Plasma.
Ion Chromatography ..
Gravimetric with ignition of residue.
Gravimetric with drying of residue.
Turbidimetric method
Automated
methylthymol blue
method.
Total Dissolved Solids
Dried at 180 deg C.
Axially viewed inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP–AES).
Atomic Absorption; Direct Aspiration.
Inductively Coupled
Plasma.
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1 Standard Methods for the Examination of
Water and Wastewater, 21st edition (2005).
Available from American Public Health
Association, 800 I Street NW., Washington,
DC 20001–3710.
2 EPA Method 200.5, Revision 4.2.
‘‘Determination of Trace Elements in
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Drinking Water by Axially Viewed
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic
Emission Spectrometry.’’ 2003. EPA/600/R–
06/115. (Available at https://www.epa.gov/
nerlcwww/ordmeth.htm.)
3 Standard Methods Online are available at
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The methods listed are the only online
versions that may be used.
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6 Standard
Methods for the Examination of
Water and Wastewater, 20th edition (1998).
Available from American Public Health
Association, 800 I Street NW., Washington,
DC 20001–3710.
7 Method ME355.01, Revision 1.0.
‘‘Determination of Cyanide in Drinking Water
by GC/MS Headspace,’’ May 26, 2009.
Available at https://www.nemi.gov or from
James Eaton, H & E Testing Laboratory, 221
State Street, Augusta, ME 04333. (207) 287–
2727.
8 Systea Easy (1-Reagent). ‘‘Systea Easy (1Reagent) Nitrate Method,’’ February 4, 2009.
Available at https://www.nemi.gov or from
Systea Scientific, LLC., 900 Jorie Blvd., Suite
35, Oak Brook, IL 60523.
9 EPA Method 524.3, Version 1.0.
‘‘Measurement of Purgeable Organic
Compounds in Water by Capillary Column
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry,’’
June 2009. EPA 815–B–09–009. Available at
https://water.epa.gov/drink/.
10 Mitchell Method M5271, Revision 1.1.
‘‘Determination of Turbidity by Laser
Nephelometry,’’ March 5, 2009. Available at
https://www.nemi.gov or from Leck Mitchell,
Ph.D., PE, 656 Independence Valley Dr.,
Grand Junction, CO 81507.
11 Mitchell Method M5331, Revision 1.1.
‘‘Determination of Turbidity by LED
Nephelometry,’’ March 5, 2009. Available at
https://www.nemi.gov or from Leck Mitchell,
Ph.D., PE, 656 Independence Valley Dr.,
Grand Junction, CO 81507.
12 Orion Method AQ4500, Revision 1.0.
‘‘Determination of Turbidity by LED
Nephelometry,’’ May 8, 2009. Available at
https://www.nemi.gov or from Thermo
Scientific, 166 Cummings Center, Beverly,
MA 01915, https://www.thermo.com.
13 Modified ColitagTM Method. ‘‘Modified
ColitagTM Test Method for the Simultaneous
Detection of E. coli and other Total Coliforms
in Water (ATP D05–0035),’’ August 28, 2009.
Available at https://www.nemi.gov or from
CPI International, 5580 Skylane Boulevard,
Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
14 EPA Method 557. ‘‘Determination of
Haloacetic Acids, Bromate, and Dalapon in
Drinking Water by Ion Chromatography
Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass
Spectrometry (IC–ESI–MS/MS),’’ September
2009. EPA 815–B–09–012. Available at
https://water.epa.gov/drink/.
15 AMI Turbiwell, ‘‘Continuous
Measurement of Turbidity Using a SWAN
AMI Turbiwell Turbidimeter,’’ August 2009.
Available at https://www.nemi.gov or from
Markus Bernasconi, SWAN Analytische
Instrumente AG, Studbachstrasse 13, CH–
8340 Hinwil, Switzerland.
16 EPA Method 334.0. ‘‘Determination of
Residual Chlorine in Drinking Water Using
an On-line Chlorine Analyzer,’’ September
2009. EPA 815–B–09–013. Available at
https://water.epa.gov/drink/.
17 ChloroSense. ‘‘Measurement of Free and
Total Chlorine in Drinking Water by Palintest
ChloroSense,’’ August 2009. Available at
https://www.nemi.gov or from Palintest Ltd,
21 Kenton Lands Road, PO Box 18395,
Erlanger, KY 41018.
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Bromate in Drinking Water using TwoDimensional Ion Chromatography with
Suppressed Conductivity Detection,’’
September 2009. EPA 815–B–09–014.
Available at https://water.epa.gov/drink/.
19 EPA 415.3, Revision 1.2. ‘‘Determination
of Total Organic Carbon and Specific UV
Absorbance at 254 nm in Source Water and
Drinking Water,’’ September 2009. EPA/600/
R–09/122. Available at https://www.epa.gov/
nerlcwww/ordmeth.htm.
20 Readycult® Method, ‘‘Readycult®
Coliforms 100 Presence/Absence Test for
Detection and Identification of Coliform
Bacteria and Escherichia coli in Finished
Waters,’’ January, 2007. Version 1.1.
Available from EMD Millipore (division of
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), 290
Concord Road, Billerica, MA 01821.
21 Chromocult® Method, ‘‘Chromocult®
Coliform Agar Presence/Absence Membrane
Filter Test Method for Detection and
Identification of Coliform Bacteria and
Escherichia coli in Finished Waters,’’
November, 2000. Version 1.0. EMD Millipore
(division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt,
Germany), 290 Concord Road, Billerica, MA
01821.
22 Hach Company. ‘‘Hach Company
SPADNS 2 (Arsenite-Free) Fluoride Method
10225—Spectrophotometric Measurement of
Fluoride in Water and Wastewater,’’ January
2011. 5600 Lindbergh Drive, P.O. Box 389,
Loveland, Colorado 80539. (Available at
https://www.hach.com.)
23 Hach Company. ‘‘Hach Company
TNTplusTM 835/836 Nitrate Method 10206—
Measurement of Nitrate in Water and
Wastewater,’’ January 2011. 5600 Lindbergh
Drive, P.O. Box 389, Loveland, Colorado.
(Available at https://www.hach.com.)
24 EPA Method 525.3. ‘‘Determination of
Semivolatile Organic Chemicals in Drinking
Water by Solid Phase Extraction and
Capillary Column Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry (GC/MS),’’ February 2012.
EPA/600/R–12/010. Available at https://
www.epa.gov/nerlcwww/ordmeth.htm.
25 EPA Method 536. ‘‘Determination of
Triazine Pesticides and their Degradates in
Drinking Water by Liquid Chromatography
Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass
Spectrometry (LC/ESI–MS/MS),’’ October
2007. EPA 815–B–07–002. Available at
https://water.epa.gov/drink.
26 EPA Method 523. ‘‘Determination of
Triazine Pesticides and their Degradates in
Drinking Water by Gas Chromatography/
Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS),’’ February
2011. EPA 815–R–11–002. Available at
https://water.epa.gov/drink.
27 EPA Method 1623.1. ‘‘Cryptosporidium
and Giardia in Water by Filtration/IMS/FA,’’
2012. EPA–816–R–12–001. (Available at
https://water.epa.gov/drink.)
28 Standard Methods for the Examination
of Water and Wastewater, 22nd edition
(2012). Available from American Public
Health Association, 800 I Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20001–3710.
29 EPA Method 524.4, Version 1.0.
‘‘Measurement of Purgeable Organic
Compounds in Water by Gas
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry using
Nitrogen Purge Gas,’’ May 2013. EPA 815–R–
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drink.
30 Charm Sciences Inc. ‘‘Fast Phage Test
Procedure. Presence/Absence for Coliphage
in Ground Water with Same Day Positive
Prediction’’. Version 009. November 2012.
659 Andover Street, Lawrence, MA 01843.
Available at www.charmsciences.com.
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BILLING CODE 6550–50–P
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0283; FRL–9387–4]
Azoxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerance;
Technical Correction
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule; Technical Correction.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: EPA issued a final rule in the
Federal Register of April 24, 2013,
establishing new and modifying existing
tolerances for residues of azoxystrobin.
EPA inadvertently omitted the revised
tolerance for wheat, forage to the table
in the regulatory text. This document
corrects that omission.
DATES: This technical correction is
effective May 31, 2013.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this action,
identified by docket identification (ID)
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0283, is
available at https://www.regulations.gov
or at the Office of Pesticide Programs
Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket)
in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West
Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave.
NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. The
Public Reading Room is open from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the Public
Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and
the telephone number for the OPP
Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review
the visitor instructions and additional
information about the docket available
at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin
Malone, Registration Division (7505P),
Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington
DC 20460–0001; telephone number:
(703) 347–0253; email address: malone.
erin@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Does this action apply to me?
The Agency included in the April 24,
2013 final rule a list of those who may
be potentially affected by this action.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 105 (Friday, May 31, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32558-32574]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 141
[EPA-HQ-OW-2013-0300; FRL-9818-2]
Expedited Approval of Alternative Test Procedures for the
Analysis of Contaminants Under the Safe Drinking Water Act; Analysis
and Sampling Procedures
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action announces the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's
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(EPA's) approval of alternative testing methods for use in measuring
the levels of contaminants in drinking water and determining compliance
with national primary drinking water regulations. The Safe Drinking
Water Act (SDWA) authorizes EPA to approve the use of alternative
testing methods through publication in the Federal Register. EPA is
using this streamlined authority to make 84 additional methods
available for analyzing drinking water samples. This expedited approach
provides public water systems, laboratories, and primacy agencies with
more timely access to new measurement techniques and greater
flexibility in the selection of analytical methods, thereby reducing
monitoring costs while maintaining public health protection.
DATES: This action is effective May 31, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800) 426-
4791 or Glynda Smith, Technical Support Center, Standards and Risk
Management Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MS
140), Environmental Protection Agency, 26 West Martin Luther King
Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268; telephone number: (513) 569-7652; email
address: smith.glynda@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
Public water systems are the regulated entities required to measure
contaminants in drinking water samples. In addition, EPA Regions as
well as States and Tribal governments with authority to administer the
regulatory program for public water systems under SDWA may also measure
contaminants in water samples. When EPA sets a monitoring requirement
in its national primary drinking water regulations for a given
contaminant, the agency also establishes in the regulations
standardized test procedures for analysis of the contaminant. This
action makes alternative testing methods available for particular
drinking water contaminants beyond the testing methods currently
established in the regulations. EPA is providing public water systems
required to test water samples with a choice of using either a test
procedure already established in the existing regulations or an
alternative test procedure that has been approved in this action or in
prior expedited approval actions. Categories and entities that may
ultimately be affected by this action include:
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Category Examples of potentially regulated entities NAICS \1\
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State, Local, & Tribal Governments.............. States, local and Tribal governments that analyze 924110
water samples on behalf of public water systems
required to conduct such analysis; States, local
and Tribal governments that themselves operate
community and non-transient non-community water
systems required to monitor.
Industry........................................ Private operators of community and non-transient 221310
non-community water systems required to monitor.
Municipalities.................................. Municipal operators of community and non- 924110
transient non-community water systems required
to monitor.
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\1\ North American Industry Classification System.
This table is not exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for
readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. This
table lists the types of entities that EPA is now aware could
potentially be affected by this action. Other types of entities not
listed in the table could also be impacted. To determine whether your
facility is affected by this action, you should carefully examine the
applicability language in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 40
CFR 141.2 (definition of public water system). If you have questions
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity,
consult the person listed in the preceding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section.
B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?
Docket. EPA established a docket for this action under Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OW-2013-0300. Publicly available docket materials are
available either electronically through www.regulations.gov or in hard
copy at the Water Docket in the EPA Docket Center, (EPA/DC) EPA West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Copyrighted
materials are available only in hard copy. The EPA Docket Center Public
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public
Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the Water
Docket is (202) 566-2426.
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in This Action
APHA: American Public Health Association
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
EPA: United States Environmental Protection Agency
GC: Gas Chromatography
GC/MS: Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
GWR: Ground Water Rule
NAICS: North American Industry Classification System
NEMI: National Environmental Methods Index
QC: Quality Control
SDWA: Safe Drinking Water Act
TTHM: Total trihalomethanes
VCSB: Voluntary Consensus Standard Bodies
II. Background
A. What is the purpose of this action?
In this action, EPA is approving 84 analytical methods for
determining contaminant concentrations in samples collected under SDWA.
Regulated parties required to sample and monitor may use either the
testing methods already established in existing regulations or the
alternative testing methods being approved in this action or in prior
expedited approval actions. The new methods are listed along with other
previously expedited methods in 40 CFR Part 141 Appendix A to Subpart C
and on EPA's drinking water methods Web site at https://water.epa.gov/scitech/drinkingwater/labcert/analyticalmethods_expedited.cfm.
B. What is the basis for this action?
When EPA determines that an alternative analytical method is
``equally effective'' (i.e., as effective as a method that has already
been promulgated in the regulations), SDWA allows EPA to approve the
use of the alternative method through publication in the Federal
Register. (See Section 1401(1) of SDWA.) EPA is using this streamlined
approval authority to make 84 additional methods available for
determining contaminant concentrations in samples collected under the
SDWA. EPA has determined that, for each contaminant or group of
contaminants listed in Section III, the additional testing methods
being
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approved in this action are as effective as one or more of the testing
methods already approved in the regulations for those contaminants.
Section 1401(1) of SDWA states that the newly approved methods ``shall
be treated as an alternative for public water systems to the quality
control and testing procedures listed in the regulation.'' Accordingly,
this action makes these additional 84 analytical methods legally
available as options for meeting EPA's monitoring requirements.
This action does not add regulatory language, but does, for
informational purposes, update an appendix to the regulations at 40 CFR
Part 141 that lists all methods approved under Section 1401(1) of SDWA.
Accordingly, while this action is not a rule, it is updating CFR text
and therefore is being published in the ``Final Rules'' section of the
Federal Register.
III. Summary of Approvals
EPA is approving 84 methods that are equally effective relative to
methods previously promulgated in the regulations. By means of this
notice, these 84 methods are added to Appendix A to Subpart C of 40 CFR
Part 141.
A. Methods Developed by EPA
1. EPA Method 524.4 (USEPA 2013) is a gas chromatography/mass
spectrometry (GC/MS) method for the determination of 21 purgeable
organic compounds, which are regulated in drinking water as specified
at 40 CFR 141.61(a)(1) through (21), and total trihalomethanes (TTHM),
which are regulated in drinking water as specified at 40 CFR
141.64(b)(1) and (2). The method analytes are purged from the water
sample using nitrogen and trapped on a sorbent material. After purging,
the sorbent trap is heated and back flushed with GC carrier gas and the
analytes are transferred to a capillary GC column. The analytes eluting
from the GC column are directed into a mass spectrometer for detection
and quantitation. The analytes are identified by comparing the acquired
mass spectra and retention times for calibration standards acquired
under identical GC/MS conditions. The concentration of each analyte is
calculated using the internal standard technique and response curves
are generated using procedural calibration standards. EPA Method 524.4
is an extension of EPA Method 524.3 (USEPA 2009a) which was approved in
an earlier expedited methods approval action (74 FR 38348, August 3,
2009) (USEPA 2009b). Both EPA Methods 524.4 and 524.3 are updated
versions of EPA Method 524.2, Revision 4.1 (USEPA 1995), which is
currently approved at 40 CFR 141.24(e)(1) for the analysis of benzene;
carbon tetrachloride; chlorobenzene; 1,2-dichlorobenzene; 1,4-
dichlorobenzene; 1,2-dichloroethane; cis-dichloroethylene; trans-
dichloroethylene; dichloromethane; 1,2-dichloropropane; ethylbenzene;
styrene; tetrachloroethylene; 1,1,1-trichloroethane; trichloroethylene;
toluene; 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene; 1,1-dichloroethylene; 1,1,2-
trichloroethane; vinyl chloride; total xylenes (sum of o-xylene, m-
xylene, and p-xylene) and total trihalomethanes (TTHM; sum of
chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and bromoform).
EPA Method 524.2, Revision 4.1 is also approved at 40 CFR 141.131(b)(1)
for TTHM. The primary difference between EPA Method 524.4 and EPA
Method 524.3 lies in the purge gas. The cost of helium continues to
rise and EPA Method 524.4 was developed using less expensive nitrogen
gas to purge the analytes from drinking water samples instead of
helium.
For each of the purgeable organic compounds and TTHM contaminants,
the method performance characteristics of EPA Method 524.4 were
compared to those of the approved method, EPA Method 524.2, Revision
4.1. EPA has determined EPA Method 524.4 is equally as effective as the
approved method for determining the concentrations of each of the
regulated purgeable organic compounds and TTHM contaminants in drinking
water. The basis for this determination is discussed in detail in Smith
and Wendelken (2012a). Therefore, EPA is approving the use of EPA
Method 524.4 for each of the above named contaminants when analyzing
drinking water compliance samples.
A copy of EPA Method 524.4 can be accessed and downloaded directly
on-line at https://water.epa.gov/scitech/drinkingwater/labcert/analyticalmethods.cfm.
B. Methods Developed by Voluntary Consensus Standard Bodies (VCSB)
1. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater
(Standard Methods). The 22nd edition of Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater (APHA 2012) was published earlier
this year. EPA compared 79 methods in the 22nd edition to earlier
versions of those methods that are currently approved in 40 CFR Part
141. Changes between the approved version and the version of each
method published in the 22nd edition are summarized in Smith and
Wendelken (2012b) and Best (2013). The revisions primarily involve
editorial changes (e.g., corrections of errors, procedural
clarifications, and reorganization of text); in addition, most of the
chemistry methods in the 22nd edition contain an editorial change that
directs analysts to the appropriate Quality Control (QC) section that
contains the QC criteria and practices that are to be followed as part
of the method. The methods in the 22nd edition listed in the following
table are the same as the earlier approved versions with respect to the
chemistry, sample handling protocols, and method performance data. For
all of these reasons, EPA has concluded that the versions in the 22nd
edition are thus equally effective relative to those that are currently
approved in the regulations. Therefore, EPA is approving the use of 79
updated Standard Methods in the 22nd edition for the contaminants and
their respective regulations listed in the following table:
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Standard method, 22nd edition
(APHA 2012) Approved method Contaminant Regulation
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2120 B........................... 2120 B-01, online version Color................... 40 CFR 143.4(b)
(APHA 2001a).
2130 B........................... 2130 B-01, online version Turbidity............... 40 CFR 141.74(a)(1)
(APHA 2001b).
2150 B........................... 2150 B-97, online version Odor.................... 40 CFR 143.4(b)
(APHA 1997a).
2320 B........................... 2320 B-97, online version Alkalinity.............. 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
(APHA 1997b).
2510 B........................... 2510 B-97, online version Conductivity............ 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
(APHA 1997c).
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2540 C........................... 2540 C-97, online version Total Dissolved Solids.. 40 CFR 143.4(b)
(APHA 1997d).
2550............................. 2550-00, online version Temperature............. 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
(APHA 2000a).
3111 B........................... 3111 B-99, online version Calcium, copper, 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1); 40
(APHA 1999a). magnesium, nickel, CFR 143.4(b)
sodium, iron,
manganese, silver, zinc.
3111 D........................... 3111 D-99, online version Barium, aluminum........ 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1); 40
(APHA 1999a). CFR 143.4(b)
3112 B........................... 3112 B-99, online version Mercury................. 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
(APHA 1999b).
3113 B........................... 3113 B, 19th Edition Antimony, arsenic, 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1); 40
(APHA 1995). barium, beryllium, CFR 143.4(b)
cadmium, chromium,
copper, lead, nickel,
selenium, aluminum,
iron, manganese, silver.
3114 B........................... 3114 B-97, online version Arsenic, selenium....... 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
(APHA 1997e).
3120 B........................... 3120 B-99, online version Barium, beryllium, 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1); 40
(APHA 1999c). calcium, chromium, CFR 143.4(b)
copper, magnesium,
nickel, silica,
aluminum, iron,
manganese, silver, zinc.
3500-Ca B........................ 3500-Ca B-97, online Calcium................. 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
version (APHA 1997f).
3500-Mg B........................ 3500-Mg B-97, online Magnesium............... 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
version (APHA 1997g).
4110 B........................... 4110 B-00, online version Fluoride, nitrate, 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1); 40
(APHA 2000b). nitrite, ortho- CFR 143.4(b)
phosphate, chloride,
sulfate.
4500-Cl D,F,G,H,................. 4500-Cl D,F,G,H-00, Free chlorine........... 40 CFR 141.74(a)(2); 40
online versions (APHA CFR 141.131(c)(1)
2000c).
4500-Cl D,E,F,G,I................ 4500-Cl D,E,F,G,I-00, Total chlorine.......... 40 CFR 141.74(a)(2); 40
online versions (APHA CFR 141.131(c)(1)
2000c).
4500-Cl D,F,G,................... 4500-Cl D,F,G-00, online Combined chlorine....... 40 CFR 141.131(c)(1)
versions (APHA 2000c).
4500-Cl- B,D..................... 4500-Cl- B,D-97, online Chloride................ 40 CFR 143.4(b)
versions (APHA 1997h).
4500-ClO2 C...................... 4500-ClO2 C-00, online Chlorine Dioxide........ 40 CFR 141.74(a)(2)
version (APHA 2000d).
4500-ClO2 E...................... 4500-ClO2 E-00, online Chlorine Dioxide........ 40 CFR 141.74(a)(2); 40
version (APHA 2000d). CFR 141.131(c)(1)
4500-ClO2 E...................... 4500-ClO2 E-00, online Chlorite................ 40 CFR 141.131(b)(1)
version (APHA 2000d).
4500-CN- E,F,G................... 4500-CN- E,F,G-99, online Cyanide................. 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
versions (APHA 1999d).
4500-F- B,C,D,E.................. 4500-F- B,C,D,E-97, Fluoride................ 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
online versions (APHA
1997i).
4500-H+ B........................ 4500-H+ B-00, online pH...................... 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
version (APHA 2000e).
4500-NO3- D...................... 4500-NO3 D-00, online Nitrate................. 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
version (APHA 2000f).
4500-NO3- E,F.................... 4500-NO3- E,F-00, online Nitrate, nitrite........ 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
versions (APHA 2000f).
4500-NO2- B...................... 4500-NO2- B-00, online Nitrite................. 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
version (APHA 2000g).
4500-O3 B........................ 4500-O3 B-97, online Ozone................... 40 CFR 141.74(a)(2)
version (APHA 1997j).
4500-P E,F....................... 4500-P E,F, 19th Edition Ortho-phosphate......... 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
(APHA 1995).
4500-SiO2 C,D,E.................. 4500-SiO2 C,D,E-97, Silica.................. 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
online versions (APHA
1997k).
4500-SO4\2\- C,D,E,F............. 4500-SO4\2\- C,D,E,F, Sulfate................. 40 CFR 143.4(b)
19th Edition (APHA 1995).
5310 B,C,D....................... 5310 B,C,D-00, online Dissolved and Total 40 CFR 141.131(d)
versions (APHA 2000h). Organic Carbon.
5540 C........................... 5540 C-00, online version Foaming agents.......... 40 CFR 143.4(b)
(APHA 2000i).
5910 B........................... 5910 B-00, online version UV Absorption at 254 nm. 40 CFR 141.131(d)
(APHA 2000j).
6251 B........................... 6251 B-94, online version HAA5.................... 40 CFR 141.131(b)(1)
(APHA 1994).
6610 B........................... EPA Method 531.2, Rev. Carbofuran, oxamyl...... 40 CFR 141.24(e)(1)
1.0 (2001a).
6640 B........................... EPA Method 515.4, Rev. 2,4-D; 2,4,5-TP; 40 CFR 141.24(e)(1)
1.0 (2000). Dalapon; Dinoseb;
Pentachlorophenol;
Picloram.
6651 B........................... 6651 B, 20th Edition Glyphosate.............. 40 CFR 141.24(e)(1)
(APHA 1998).
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7110 B........................... 7110 B-00, online version Gross alpha and beta.... 40 CFR 141.25(a)
(APHA 2000k).
7110 C........................... 7110 C-00, online version Gross alpha............. 40 CFR 141.25(a)
(APHA 2000k).
7120............................. 7120-97, online version Gamma emitters (includes 40 CFR 141.25(a)
(APHA 1997l). radioactive cesium and
iodine).
7500-Cs B........................ 7500-Cs B-00, online Radioactive Cesium Gamma 40 CFR 141.25(a)
version (APHA 2000l). emitters.
7500-\3\H B...................... 7500-\3\H B-00, online Tritium................. 40 CFR 141.25(a)
version (APHA 2000m).
7500-I B......................... 7500-I B-00, online Radioactive Iodine Gamma 40 CFR 141.25(a)
version (APHA 2000n). emitters.
7500-I C,D....................... 7500-I C,D-00, online Radioactive Iodine...... 40 CFR 141.25(a)
versions (APHA 2000n).
7500-Ra B,C...................... 7500-Ra B,C-01, online Radium-226.............. 40 CFR 141.25(a)
versions (APHA 2001c).
7500-Ra D........................ 7500-Ra D-01, online Radium-228.............. 40 CFR 141.25(a)
version (APHA 2001c).
7500-Sr B........................ 7500-Sr B-01, online Strontium-89, Strontium- 40 CFR 141.25(a)
version (APHA 2001d). 90.
7500-U B,C....................... 7500-U B,C-00, online Uranium................. 40 CFR 141.25(a)
versions (APHA 2000o).
9221 A........................... 9221 A, 20th Edition Total Coliforms......... 40 CFR 141.21(f)(3); 40
(APHA 1998). CFR 141.74(a)(1)
9221 B........................... 9221 B, 20th Edition Total Coliforms......... 40 CFR 141.21(f)(3); 40
(APHA 1998). CFR 141.74(a)(1)
9221 B.1, B.2.................... 9221 B, 20th Edition Total Coliforms......... 40 CFR 141.852(a)(5)
(APHA 1998).
9221 C........................... 9221 C, 20th Edition Total Coliforms......... 40 CFR 141.74(a)(1)
(APHA 1998).
9221 E........................... 9221 E, 20th Edition Fecal Coliforms......... 40 CFR 141.21(f)(5); 40
(APHA 1998). CFR 141.74(a)(1)
9221 F........................... 9221 F, 20th Edition E. coli................. 40 CFR 141.402(c)(2)
(APHA 1998).
9221 F.1......................... 9221 F, 20th Edition E. coli................. 40 CFR 141.852(a)(5)
(APHA 1998).
9222 D........................... 9222 D, 20th Edition Fecal Coliforms......... 40 CFR 141.74(a)(1)
(APHA 1998).
9223 B........................... 9223, 20th Edition (APHA Total Coliforms......... 40 CFR 141.21(f)(3); 40
1998). CFR 141.74(a)(1); 40
CFR 141.852(a)(5)
9223 B........................... 9223 B, 20th Edition E. coli................. 40 CFR 141.21(f)(6); 40
(APHA 1998). CFR 141.402(c)(2); 40
CFR 141.852(a)(5)
9215 B........................... 9215 B, 20th Edition Heterotrophic Bacteria.. 40 CFR 141.74(a)(1)
(APHA 1998).
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The 22nd edition can be obtained from the American Public Health
Association (APHA), 800 I Street, NW., Washington, DC 20001-3710.
Online versions of Standard Methods are available at https://www.standardmethods.org.
2. ASTM International. EPA compared the most recent versions of
three ASTM International methods (ASTM Methods D516-11, D1067-11 B, and
D1293-12) to the earlier versions of those methods that are currently
approved in 40 CFR part 141. Changes between the earlier approved
version and the most recent version of each method are summarized in
Smith (2012). The revisions primarily involve editorial changes (e.g.,
updated references, definitions, terminology, and reorganization of
text). The revised methods are the same as the approved versions with
respect to sample collection and handling protocols, sample
preparation, analytical methodology, and method performance data, and
thus, EPA finds they are equally effective relative to the approved
methods.
EPA is thus approving the use of the following ASTM methods for the
contaminants and their respective regulations listed in the following
table:
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ASTM Revised version Approved method Contaminant Regulation
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D516-11 (ASTM 2011a)............ D516-02 (ASTM 2002a)... Sulfate........... 40 CFR 143.4(b)
D1067-11 B (ASTM 2011b)......... D1067-02 B (ASTM 2002b) Alkalinity........ 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
D1293-12 (ASTM 2012)............ D1293-99 (ASTM 1999)... pH................ 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
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The ASTM methods are available from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor
Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 or https://www.astm.org.
C. Methods Developed by Vendors
1. Charm Sciences, Inc. Fast Phage (2012a) is a microbiological
method for the detection of male-specific (F+) and somatic coliphages
in ground water by a two-step enrichment procedure. Coliphages are
detected as being present or absent in 100 mL samples of ground water
by the formation of plaques on agar plates containing the host
bacterium. Fast Phage includes a presumptive rapid fluorescence step
that can predict coliphage positive samples in less than eight hours.
EPA Method 1601 (USEPA 2001b) is currently approved under the
Ground Water Rule (GWR) at 40 CFR 141.402(c)(2) for the detection of
coliphages in ground water source waters. Fast Phage is similar to EPA
Method 1601 but has modifications to
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the medium and incubation temperature, which make the method more
rapid. Fast Phage is able to detect coliphages in 16 to 30 hours
compared to 40 to 60 hours for EPA Method 1601. Additionally, Fast
Phage includes kits, which supply the medium, antibiotics and freeze-
dried host bacteria in a pre-packaged and standardized form for easier
use.
A multi-laboratory study was conducted to compare the method
performance of Fast Phage to the performance of the approved method,
EPA Method 1601. Three geographically diverse wastewaters were used as
sources of somatic and male-specific coliphages for the study. In four
different laboratories, Fast Phage was compared side by side with EPA
Method 1601 for somatic and male-specific coliphage detection in local
ground waters that were inoculated with low level coliphages from each
of the test wastewaters. Ten replicates of inoculated ground waters
were evaluated for both Fast Phage and EPA Method 1601, and each test
wastewater was evaluated as an inoculant. The study report (Charm
Sciences Inc. 2012b) details the study design and implementation along
with the validation data obtained from the multi-laboratory evaluation.
The results of the multi-laboratory studies indicate that Fast Phage is
equally as effective as EPA Method 1601 in method performance for
detecting male-specific and somatic coliphages in ground water. The
basis for this determination is discussed in Sinclair (2013). EPA is
thus approving Fast Phage as an alternate method to EPA Method 1601 for
the detection of male-specific and somatic coliphages in ground water
under the Ground Water Rule.
The Fast Phage method is available from Charm Sciences, Inc., 659
Andover Street, Lawrence, MA 01843, and also at www.charmsciences.com.
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
As noted in Section II, under the terms of SDWA Section 1401(1),
this streamlined method approval action is not a rule. Accordingly, the
Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, does not apply
because this action is not a rule for purposes of 5 U.S.C. 804(3).
Similarly, this action is not subject to the Regulatory Flexibility Act
because it is not subject to notice and comment requirements under the
Administrative Procedure Act or any other statute. In addition, because
this approval action is not a rule but simply makes alternative testing
methods available as options for monitoring under SDWA, EPA has
concluded that other statutes and executive orders generally applicable
to rulemaking do not apply to this approval action.
V. References
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1994. Standard Method
6251 B-94. Disinfection By-Products: Haloacetic Acids and
Trichlorophenol. Micro Liquid-Liquid Extraction Gas Chromatographic
Method. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 1994. Standard
Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1995. 19th Edition of
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,
American Public Health Association, 800 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20001-3710.
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997a. Standard Method
2150 B-97. Threshold Odor Test. Approved by Standard Methods
Committee 1997. Standard Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997b. Standard Method
2320 B-97. Alkalinity. Titration Method. Approved by Standard
Methods Committee 1997. Standard Methods Online. (Available at
https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997c. Standard Method
2510 B-97. Conductivity. Laboratory Method. Approved by Standard
Methods Committee 1997. Standard Methods Online. (Available at
https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997d. Standard Method
2540 C-97. Total Dissolved Solids Dried at 180[deg]C. Approved by
Standard Methods Committee 1997. Standard Methods Online. (Available
at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997e. Standard Method
3114 B-97. Arsenic and Selenium by Hydride Generation/Atomic
Absorption Spectrometry. Manual Hydride Generation/Atomic Absorption
Spectrometric Method. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 1997.
Standard Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997f. Standard Method
3500-Ca B-97. Calcium. EDTA Titrimetric Method. Approved by Standard
Methods Committee 1997. Standard Methods Online. (Available at
https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997g. Standard Method
3500-Mg B-97. Magnesium. Calculation Method. Approved by Standard
Methods Committee 1997. Standard Methods Online. (Available at
https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997h. Standard Method
4500-Cl-B,D-97. Chloride. B. Potentiometric Method. D.
Potentiometric Method. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 1997.
Standard Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997i. Standard Method
4500-F-B,C,D,E-97. Fluoride. B. Preliminary Distillation Step. C.
Ion-Selective Electrode Method. D. SPADNS Method. E. Complexone
Method. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 1997. Standard
Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997j. Standard Method
4500-O3 B-97. Ozone (Residual). Indigo Colorimetric
Method. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 1997. Standard
Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997k. Standard Method
4500-SiO2 C,D,E-97. Silica. C. Molybdosilicate Method. D.
Heteropoly Blue Method. E. Automated Method for Molybdate-Reactive
Silica. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 1997. Standard
Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1997l. Standard Method
7120 B-97. Gamma Emitting-Radionuclides. Gamma Spectroscopic Method.
Approved by Standard Methods Committee 1997. Standard Methods
Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1998. 20th Edition of
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,
American Public Health Association, 800 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20001-3710.
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1999a. Standard Method
3111 B,D-99. Metals by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. B.
Direct Air-Acetylene Flame Method. D. Direct Nitrous Oxide-Acetylene
Flame Method. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 1999. Standard
Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1999b. Standard Method
3112 B-99. Metals by Cold-Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectrometry.
Cold-Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Method. Approved by
Standard Methods Committee 1999. Standard Methods Online. (Available
at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1999c. Standard Method
3120 B-99. Metals by Plasma Emission Spectroscopy. Inductively
Coupled Plasma (ICP) Method. Approved by Standard Methods Committee
1999. Standard Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 1999d. Standard Method
4500-CN-E,F,G-99. Cyanide. E. Colorimetric Method. F. Cyanide-
Selective Electrode Method. G. Cyanides Amenable to Chlorination
after Distillation. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 1999.
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Standard Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000a. Standard Method
2550-00. Temperature. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 2000.
Standard Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000b. Standard Method
4110 B-00. Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, ortho-Phosphate, Chloride,
Sulfate. Determination of Anions by Ion Chromatography. Ion
Chromatography with Chemical Suppression of Eluent Conductivity.
Approved by Standard Methods Committee 2000. Standard Methods
Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000c. Standard Method
4500-Cl D,E,F,G,H, I-00. Chlorine (Residual). D. Amperometric
Titration Method. E. Low-Level Amperometric Titration Method. F. DPD
Ferrous Titrimetric Method. G. DPDColorimetric Method. H.
Syringaldazine (FACTS) Method. I. Iodometric Electrode Technique.
Approved by Standard Methods Committee 2000. Standard Methods
Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000d. Standard Method
4500-ClO2 C,E-00. Chlorine Dioxide. C. Amperometric
Method I. E. Amperometric Method II. Approved by Standard Methods
Committee 2000. Standard Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000e. Standard Method
4500-H+ B-00. pH Value. Electrometric Method. Approved by Standard
Methods Committee 2000. Standard Methods Online. (Available at
https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000f. Standard Method
4500-NO3- D,E,F-00. Nitrogen (Nitrate). D.
Nitrate Electrode Method. E. Cadmium Reduction Method. F. Automated
Cadmium Reduction Method. Approved by Standard Methods Committee
2000. Standard Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000g. Standard Method
4500-NO2- B-00. Nitrogen (Nitrite).
Colorimetric Method. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 2000.
Standard Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000h. Standard Method
5310 B,C,D-00. Total Organic Carbon (TOC). B. High-Temperature
Combustion Method. C. Persulfate-Ultraviolet or Heated Persulfate
Oxidation Method. D. Wet-Oxidation Method. Approved by Standard
Methods Committee 2000. Standard Methods Online. (Available at
https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000i. Standard Method
5540 C-00. Surfactants. Anionic Surfactants as MBAs. Approved by
Standard Methods Committee 2000. Standard Methods Online. (Available
at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000j. Standard Method
5910 B-00. UV-Absorbing Organic Constituents. Ultraviolet Absorption
Method. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 2000. Standard
Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000k. Standard Method
7110 B,C-00. Gross Alpha and Gross Beta Radioactivity (Total,
Suspended, and Dissolved). B. Evaporation Method for Gross Alpha-
Beta. C. Coprecipitation Method for Alpha Radioactivity in Drinking
Water. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 2000. Standard Methods
Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000l. Standard Method
7500-Cs B-00. Radioactive Cesium. Precipitation Method. Approved by
Standard Methods Committee 2000. Standard Methods Online. (Available
at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000m. Standard Method
7500-\3\H B-00. Tritium. Liquid Scintillation Spectrometric Method.
Approved by Standard Methods Committee 2000. Standard Methods
Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000n. Standard Method
7500-I B,C,D-00. Radioactive Iodine. B. Precipitation Method. C.
Ion-Exchange Method. D. Distillation Method. Approved by Standard
Methods Committee 2000. Standard Methods Online. (Available at
https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2000o. Standard Method
7500-U B,C-00. Uranium. B. Radiochemical Method. C. Isotopic Method.
Approved by Standard Methods Committee 2000. Standard Methods
Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2001a. Standard Method
2120 B-01. Color. Visual Comparison Method. Approved by Standard
Methods Committee 2001. Standard Methods Online. (Available at
https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2001b. Standard Method
2130 B-01. Turbidity. Nephelometric Method. Approved by Standard
Methods Committee 2001. Standard Methods Online. (Available at
https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2001c. Standard Method
7500-Ra B,C,D-01. Radium. B. Precipitation Method. C. Emanation
Method. D. Sequential Precipitation Method. Approved by Standard
Methods Committee 2001. Standard Methods Online. (Available at
https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2001d. Standard Method
7500-Sr B-01. Total Radioactive Strontium and Strontium-90.
Precipitation Method. Approved by Standard Methods Committee 2001.
Standard Methods Online. (Available at https://www.standardmethods.org.)
American Public Health Association (APHA). 2012. 22nd Edition of
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,
American Public Health Association, 800 I Street NW., Washington, DC
20001-3710.
ASTM International. 1999. ASTM D1293-99. Standard Test Methods for
pH of Water. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. (Available at https://www.astm.org.)
ASTM International. 2002a. ASTM D516-02. Standard Test Method for
Sulfate Ion in Water. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive,
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. (Available at https://www.astm.org.)
ASTM International. 2002b. ASTM D1067-02 B. Standard Test Methods
for Acidity or Alkalinity of Water. Electrometric or Color-Change
Titration. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. (Available at https://www.astm.org.)
ASTM International. 2011a. ASTM D516-11. Standard Test Method for
Sulfate Ion in Water. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive,
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. (Available at https://www.astm.org.)
ASTM International. 2011b. ASTM D1067-11 B. Standard Test Methods
for Acidity or Alkalinity of Water. Electrometric or Color-Change
Titration. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. (Available at https://www.astm.org.)
ASTM International. 2012. ASTM D1293-12. Standard Test Methods for
pH of Water. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. (Available at https://www.astm.org.)
Best, J. 2012. Memo to the record describing basis for expedited
approval of micro methods from the 22nd edition of Standard Methods
for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. January 6, 2013.
Charm Sciences Inc. 2012a. Fast Phage Test Procedure. Presence/
Absence for Coliphage in Ground Water with Same Day Positive
Prediction. Version 009. November 28, 2012. 659 Andover Street,
Lawrence, MA 01843. (Available at www.charmsciences.com).
Charm Sciences Inc. 2012b. ATP Study Report of Modified Method 1601
(Fast Phage) for Somatic and Male-Specific Coliphage. ATP Case Study
D09-0007. August 22, 2012. 659 Andover Street, Lawrence, MA 01843.
Sinclair, J. 2013. Memo to the record describing basis for expedited
approval of Charm Sciences Fast Phage. April 2, 2013.
Smith, G. 2012. Memo to the record describing basis for expedited
approval of updated methods from ASTM International. November 19,
2012.
Smith, G. and Wendelken, S. 2012a. Memo to the record describing
basis for
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expedited approval of EPA Method 524.4. November 19, 2012.
Smith, G. and Wendelken, S. 2012b. Memo to the record describing
basis for expedited approval of methods from the 22nd edition of
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
November 26, 2012.
USEPA. 1995. EPA Method 524.2, Revision 4.1, ``Measurement of
Purgeable Organic Compounds in Water by Capillary Column Gas
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry'' in Methods for the Determination
of Organic Compounds in Drinking Water--Supplement III, EPA/600/R-
95-131. (Available at https://www.nemi.gov.)
USEPA. 2000. EPA Method 514.4, Revision 1.0, ``Determination of
Chlorinated Acids in Drinking Water by Liquid-Liquid
Microextraction, Derivatization and Fast Gas Chromatography with
Electron Capture Detection,'' EPA/815/B-00/001, April 2000.
(Available at https://www.nemi.gov.)
USEPA. 2001a. EPA Method 531.2, Revision 1.0, ``Measurement of N-
methylcarbamoyloximes and N-methylcarbamates in Water by Direct
Aqueous Injection HPLC with Postcolumn Derivatization,'' EPA 815-B-
01-002, September 2001. (Available at https://www.nemi.gov.)
USEPA. 2001b. EPA Method 1601, ``Male-specific (F+) and Somatic
Coliphage in Water by Two-step Enrichment Procedure'', EPA-821-R-01-
030, April 2001. (Available at https://www.epa.gov/nerlcwww/online.html.)
USEPA. 2009a. EPA Method 524.3, Version 1.0, ``Measurement of
Purgeable Organic Compounds in Water by Capillary Column Gas
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry'', EPA-815-B-09-009, June 2009.
(Available at https://water.epa.gov/drink.)
USEPA. 2009b. Expedited Approval of Test Procedures for the Analysis
of Contaminants Under the Safe Drinking Water Act; Analysis and
Sampling Procedures. 74 FR 38348. August 3, 2009.
USEPA. 2013. EPA Method 524.4, Version 1.0, ``Measurement of
Purgeable Organic Compounds in Water by Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry using Nitrogen Purge Gas'', EPA 815-R-13-002, May 2013.
(Available at https://water.epa.gov/drink.)
Expedited Approval of Alternative Test Procedures for the Analysis of
Contaminants Under the Safe Drinking Water Act; Analysis and Sampling
Procedures, page 27 of 54
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 141
Environmental protection, Chemicals, Indians-lands,
Intergovernmental relations, Radiation protection, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Water supply.
Dated: May 21, 2013.
Peter Grevatt,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, 40 CFR Part 141 is amended
as follows:
PART 141--NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS
0
1. The authority citation for part 141 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300f, 300g-1, 300g-2, 300g-3, 300g-4,
300g-5, 300g-6, 300j-4, 300j-9, and 300j-11.
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2. Appendix A to Subpart C of Part 141 is amended as follows:
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a. By revising the entire table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS
FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.21(f)(3).''
0
b. By adding the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.21(f)(5)'' after the table entitled
``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR
141.21(f)(3).''
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c. By revising the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.21(f)(6).''
0
d. By revising the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1).''
0
e. By revising the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.24(e)(1).''
0
f. By revising the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.25(a).''
0
g. By revising the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.74(a)(1).''
0
h. By revising the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
DISINFECTANT RESIDUALS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.74(a)(2).''
0
i. By revising the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.131(b)(1).''
0
j. By revising the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
DISINFECTANT RESIDUALS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.131(c)(1).''
0
k. By revising the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
PARAMETERS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.131(d).''
0
l. By revising the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.402(c)(2).''
0
m. By adding the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 141.852(a)(5)'' after the table entitled
``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR
141.704(b).''
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n. By revising the table entitled ``ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODS FOR
CONTAMINANTS LISTED AT 40 CFR 143.4(b).''
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o. By revising footnotes 19, 20, and 21.
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p. By adding footnotes 24 through 30 to the table.
The additions and revisions read as follows:
Appendix A to Subpart C of Part 141--Alternative Testing Methods
Approved for Analyses Under the Safe Drinking Water Act
* * * * *
Alternative Testing Methods for Contaminants Listed at 40 CFR 141.21(f)(3)
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Organism Methodology SM 21st Edition \1\ SM 22nd Edition \28\ Other
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Total Coliforms................... Total Coliform 9221 A, B 9221 A, B
Fermentation Technique.
Total Coliform Membrane 9222 A, B, C
Filter Technique.
Presence-Absence (P-A) 9221 D
Coliform Test.
ONPG-MUG Test.......... 9223 9223 B
Colitag\TM\............ ......................... ......................... Modified Colitag\TM\ \13\
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Alternative Testing Methods for Contaminants Listed at 40 CFR
141.21(f)(5)
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Organism Methodology SM 22nd edition \28\
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Fecal Coliforms.............. Fecal Coliform 9221 E.
Procedure.
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Alternative Testing Methods for Contaminants Listed at 40 CFR 141.21(f)(6)
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SM 20th Edition SM 21st Edition SM 22nd Edition
Organism Methodology \6\ \1\ \28\ SM Online \3\ Other
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E.coli............. ONPG-MUG Test.... 9223 B............ 9223 B............ 9223 B............ 9223 B-97.........
Colitag\TM\...... .................. .................. .................. .................. Modified Colitag.\13\ \TM\
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Alternative Testing Methods for Contaminants Listed at 40 CFR 141.23(k)(1)
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SM 21st edition SM 22nd edition
Contaminant Methodology EPA method \1\ \28\ SM online \3\ ASTM \4\ Other
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Alkalinity...... Titrimetric....... ....................... 2320 B.......... 2320 B.......... ................ D1067-06 B, 11
B
Antimony........ Hydride--Atomic ....................... ................ ................ ................ D 3697-07
Absorption.
Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3113 B.......... 3113 B.......... 3113 B-04
Furnace.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Arsenic......... Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3113 B.......... 3113 B.......... 3113 B-04....... D 2972-08 C
Furnace.
Hydride Atomic ....................... 3114 B.......... 3114 B.......... 3114 B-09....... D 2972-08 B
Absorption.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Barium.......... Inductively ....................... 3120 B.......... 3120 B
Coupled Plasma.
Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3111 D.......... 3111 D
Direct.
Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3113 B.......... 3113 B.......... 3113 B-04
Furnace.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Beryllium....... Inductively ....................... 3120 B.......... 3120 B
Coupled Plasma.
Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3113 B.......... 3113 B.......... 3113 B-04....... D 3645-08 B
Furnace.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Cadmium......... Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3113 B.......... 3113 B.......... 3113 B-04
Furnace.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Calcium......... EDTA titrimetric.. ....................... 3500-Ca B....... 3500-Ca B....... ................ D 511-09 A
Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3111 B.......... 3111 B.......... ................ D 511-09 B
Direct Aspiration.
Inductively ....................... 3120 B.......... 3120 B
Coupled Plasma.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Ion Chromatography ....................... ................ ................ ................ D 6919-09 ..................
Chromium........ Inductively ....................... 3120 B.......... 3120 B
Coupled Plasma.
Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3113 B.......... 3113 B.......... 3113 B-04
Furnace.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Copper.......... Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3113 B.......... 3113 B.......... 3113 B-04....... D 1688-07 C
Furnace.
Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3111 B.......... 3111 B.......... ................ D 1688-07 A
Direct Aspiration.
Inductively ....................... 3120 B.......... 3120 B
Coupled Plasma.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Conductivity.... Conductance....... ....................... 2510 B.......... 2510 B
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Cyanide......... Manual ....................... ................ ................ ................ D 2036-06 A
Distillation
followed by.
Spectrophotometric ....................... 4500-CN- G...... 4500-CN- G...... ................ D 2036-06 B
, Amenable.
Spectrophotometric ....................... 4500-CN- E...... 4500-CN- E...... ................ D2036-06 A
Manual.
Selective ....................... 4500-CN- F...... 4500-CN- F......
Electrode.
Headspace Gas ....................... ................ ................ ................ ............... ME355.01 \7\
Chromatography/
Mass Spectrometry.
Fluoride........ Ion Chromatography ....................... 4110 B.......... 4110 B
Manual ....................... 4500-F- B, D.... 4500-F- B, D....
Distillation;
Colorimetric
SPADNS.
Manual Electrode.. ....................... 4500-F- C....... 4500-F- C....... ................ D 1179-04, 10 B
Automated Alizarin ....................... 4500-F- E....... 4500-F- E.......
Arsenite-Free ....................... ................ ................ ................ ............... Hach SPADNS 2
Colorimetric Method 10225.\22\
SPADNS.
Lead............ Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3113 B.......... 3113 B.......... 3113 B-04....... D 3559-08 D
Furnace.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Magnesium....... Atomic Absorption. ....................... 3111 B.......... 3111 B.......... ................ D 511-09 B
Inductively ....................... 3120 B.......... 3120 B
Coupled Plasma.
Complexation ....................... 3500-Mg B....... 3500-Mg B....... ................ D 511-09 A
Titrimetric
Methods.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Ion Chromatography ....................... ................ ................ ................ D 6919-09
Mercury......... Manual, Cold Vapor ....................... 3112 B.......... 3112 B.......... 3112 B-09
Nickel.......... Inductively ....................... 3120 B.......... 3120 B
Coupled Plasma.
Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3111 B.......... 3111 B
Direct.
Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3113 B.......... 3113 B.......... 3113 B-04
Furnace.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Nitrate......... Ion Chromatography ....................... 4110 B.......... 4110 B
Automated Cadmium ....................... 4500-NO3- F..... 4500-NO3- F.
Reduction.
Manual Cadmium ....................... 4500-NO3- E..... 4500-NO3- E.....
Reduction.
Ion Selective ....................... 4500-NO3- D..... 4500-NO3- D.
Electrode.
Reduction/ ....................... ................ ................ ................ ............... Systea Easy
Colorimetric. (1-Reagent).\8\
Colorimetric; ....................... ................ ................ ................ ............... Hach TNTplus\TM\
Direct. 835/836 Method
10206.\23\
Nitrite......... Ion Chromatography ....................... 4110 B.......... 4110 B
Automated Cadmium ....................... 4500-NO3- F..... 4500-NO3- F.
Reduction.
Manual Cadmium ....................... 4500-NO3- E..... 4500-NO3- E.
Reduction.
Spectrophotometric ....................... 4500-NO2- B..... 4500-NO2- B.
Reduction/ ....................... ................ ................ ................ ............... Systea Easy
Colorimetric. (1-Reagent).\8\
Orthophosphate.. Ion Chromatography ....................... 4110 B.......... 4110 B
Colorimetric, ....................... 4500-P E........ 4500-P E........ 4500-P E-99
ascorbic acid,
single reagent.
Colorimetric, ....................... 4500-P F........ 4500-P F........ 4500-P F-99
Automated,
Ascorbic Acid.
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pH.............. Electrometric..... ....................... 4500-H+ B....... 4500-H+ B....... ................ D 1293-12
Selenium........ Hydride-Atomic ....................... 3114 B.......... 3114 B.......... 3114 B-09....... D 3859-08 A
Absorption.
Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3113 B.......... 3113 B.......... 3113 B-04....... D 3859-08 B
Furnace.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Silica.......... Colorimetric...... ....................... ................ ................ ................ D859-05, 10
Molybdosilicate... ....................... 4500-SiO2 C..... 4500-SiO2 C.
Heteropoly blue... ....................... 4500-SiO2 D..... 4500-SiO2 D.
Automated for ....................... 4500-SiO2 E..... 4500-SiO2 E.
Molybdate-
reactive Silica.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Inductively ....................... 3120 B.......... 3120 B
Coupled Plasma.
Sodium.......... Atomic Absorption; ....................... 3111 B.......... 3111 B
Direct Aspiration.
Axially viewed 200.5, Revision 4.2 \2\
inductively
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Ion Chromatography ....................... ................ ................ ................ D 6919-09
Temperature..... Thermometric...... ....................... 2550............ 2550
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Alternative Testing Methods for Contaminants Listed at 40 CFR 141.24(e)(1)
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SM 21st edition SM 22nd edition
Contaminant Methodology EPA method \1\ \28\ SM online \3\
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Benzene......................... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
Carbon tetrachloride............ Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
Chlorobenzene................... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
1,2-Dichlorobenzene............. Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
1,4-Dichlorobenzene............. Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
1,2-Dichloroethane.............. Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
cis-Dichloroethylene............ Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
trans-Dichloroethylene.......... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
Dichloromethane................. Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
1,2-Dichloropropane............. Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
Ethylbenzene.................... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
Styrene......................... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
Tetrachloroethylene............. Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
1,1,1-Trichloroethane........... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
Trichloroethylene............... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
Toluene......................... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene.......... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
1,1-Dichloroethylene............ Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
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1,1,2-Trichlorethane............ Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
Vinyl chloride.................. Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
Xylenes (total)................. Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
2,4-D........................... Gas Chromatography/Electron ....................... 6640 B............ 6640 B............ 6640 B-01.
Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)............... Gas Chromatography/Electron ....................... 6640 B............ 6640 B............ 6640 B-01.
Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
Alachlor........................ Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Atrazine........................ Liquid Chromatography 536 \25\
Electrospray Ionization Tandem
Mass Spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS/MS).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3, \24\ 523 \26\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Benzo(a)pyrene.................. Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Carbofuran...................... High-performance liquid ....................... 6610 B............ 6610 B............ 6610 B-04.
chromatography (HPLC) with post-
column derivatization and
fluorescence detection.
Chlordane....................... Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Dalapon......................... Ion Chromatography Electrospray 557 \14\
Ionization Tandem Mass
Spectrometry (IC-ESI-MS/MS).
Gas Chromatography/Electron ....................... 6640 B............ 6640 B............ 6640 B-01.
Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate......... Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate....... Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Dibromochloropropane (DBCP)..... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3 \9\
Mass Spectrometry.
Dinoseb......................... Gas Chromatography/Electron ....................... 6640 B............ 6640 B............ 6640 B-01.
Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
Endrin.......................... Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Ethyl dibromide (EDB)........... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3 \9\
Mass Spectrometry.
Glyphosate...................... High-Performance Liquid ....................... 6651 B............ 6651 B............ 6651 B-00.
Chromatography (HPLC) with Post-
Column Derivatization and
Fluorescence Detection.
Heptachlor...................... Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Heptachlor Epoxide.............. Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Hexachlorobenzene............... Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene...... Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Lindane......................... Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Methoxychlor.................... Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Oxamyl.......................... High-performance liquid ....................... 6610 B............ 6610 B............ 6610 B-04.
chromatography (HPLC) with post-
column derivatization and
fluorescence detection.
PCBs (as Aroclors).............. Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Pentachlorophenol............... Gas Chromatography/Electron ....................... 6640 B............ 6640 B............ 6640 B-01.
Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Picloram........................ Gas Chromatography/Electron ....................... 6640 B............ 6640 B............ 6640 B-01.
Capture Detection (GC/ECD).
Simazine........................ Liquid Chromatography 536 \25\
Electrospray Ionization Tandem
Mass Spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS/MS).
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Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3,\24\ 523 \26\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Toxaphene....................... Solid Phase Extraction/Gas 525.3 \24\
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS).
Total Trihalomethanes........... Purge & trap/Gas Chromatography/ 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\
Mass Spectrometry.
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Alternative Testing Methods for Contaminants Listed at 40 CFR 141.25(a)
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SM 21st Edition SM 22nd Edition
Contaminant Methodology \1\ \28\ ASTM \4\
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Naturally Occurring:
Gross alpha and beta......... Evaporation......... 7110 B.......... 7110 B
Gross alpha.................. Coprecipitation..... 7110 C.......... 7110 C
Radium 226................... Radon emanation..... 7500-Ra C....... 7500-Ra C....... D3454-05
Radiochemical....... 7500-Ra B....... 7500-Ra B....... D2460-07
Radium 228................... Radiochemical....... 7500-Ra D....... 7500-Ra D
Uranium...................... Radiochemical....... 7500-U B........ 7500-U B
ICP-MS.............. 3125............ ................ D5673-05, 10
Alpha spectrometry.. 7500-U C........ 7500-U C........ D3972-09
Laser Phosphorimetry ................ ................ D5174-07
Alpha Liquid ................ ................ D6239-09
Scintillation
Spectrometry.
Man-Made:
Radioactive Cesium........... Radiochemical....... 7500-Cs B....... 7500-Cs B
Gamma Ray 7120............ 7120............ D3649-06
Spectrometry.
Radioactive Iodine........... Radiochemical....... 7500-I B........ 7500-I B........ D3649-06
.................... 7500-I C........ 7500-I C
.................... 7500-I D........ 7500-I D
Gamma Ray 7120............ 7120............ D4785-08
Spectrometry.
Radioactive Strontium 89, 90. Radiochemical....... 7500-Sr B....... 7500-Sr B
Tritium...................... Liquid Scintillation 7500-\3\H B..... 7500-\3\H B..... D4107-08
Gamma Emitters............... Gamma Ray 7120............ 7120............ D3649-06
Spectrometry.
.................... 7500-Cs B....... 7500-Cs B....... D4785-08
.................... 7500-I B........ 7500-I B
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Alternative Testing Methods for Contaminants Listed at 40 CFR 141.74(a)(1)
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SM 21st edition\ SM 22nd edition
Organism Methodology 1\ \28\ Other
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Total Coliform................ Total Coliform 9221 A, B, C...... 9221 A, B, C.....
Fermentation
Technique.
Total Coliform 9222 A, B, C......
Membrane Filter
Technique.
ONPG-MUG Test......... 9223.............. 9223 B...........
Fecal Coliforms............... Fecal Coliform 9221 E............ 9221 E...........
Procedure.
Fecal Coliform Filter 9222 D............ 9222 D...........
Procedure.
Heterotrophic bacteria........ Pour Plate Method..... 9215 B............ 9215 B...........
Turbidity..................... Nephelometric Method.. 2130 B............ 2130 B...........
Laser Nephelometry (on- .................. ................. Mitchell M5271
line). \10\
LED Nephelometry (on- .................. ................. Mitchell M5331
line). \11\
LED Nephelometry (on- .................. ................. AMI Turbiwell
line). \15\
LED Nephelometry .................. ................. Orion AQ4500 \12\
(portable).
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Residual Methodology SM 21st edition \1\ SM 22nd edition \28\ ASTM \4\ Other
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Free Chlorine..................... Amperometric 4500-Cl D............ 4500-Cl D............ D 1253-08
Titration.
DPD Ferrous 4500-Cl F............ 4500-Cl F
Titrimetric.
DPD Colorimetric.... 4500-Cl G 4500-Cl G............
Syringaldazine 4500-Cl H............ 4500-Cl H
(FACTS).
On-line Chlorine ..................... ..................... ..................... EPA 334.0 \16\
Analyzer.
Amperometric Sensor. ..................... ..................... ..................... ChloroSense \17\
Total Chlorine.................... Amperometric 4500-Cl D............ 4500-Cl D............ D 1253-08
Titration.
Amperometric 4500-Cl E............ 4500-Cl E
Titration (Low
level measurement).
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DPD Ferrous 4500-Cl F............ 4500-Cl F
Titrimetric.
DPD Colorimetric.... 4500-Cl G............ 4500-Cl G
Iodometric Electrode 4500-Cl I............ 4500-Cl I
On-line Chlorine ..................... ..................... ..................... EPA 334.0 \16\
Analyzer.
Amperometric Sensor. ..................... ..................... ..................... ChloroSense \17\
Chlorine Dioxide.................. Amperometric 4500-ClO2 C.......... 4500-ClO2 C..........
Titration.
Amperometric 4500-ClO2 E.......... 4500-ClO2 E..........
Titration.
Ozone............................. Indigo Method....... 4500-O3 B............ 4500-O3 B
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Contaminant Methodology EPA method ASTM \4\ SM 21st edition \1\ SM 22nd edition \28\
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TTHM.............................. P&T/GC/MS........... 524.3,\9\ 524.4 \29\.
HAA5.............................. LLE (diazomethane)/ ..................... ..................... 6251 B............... 6251 B
GC/ECD.
Ion Chromatography 557 \14\.............
Electrospray
Ionization Tandem
Mass Spectrometry
(IC-ESI-MS/MS).
Bromate........................... Two-Dimensional Ion 302.0 \18\...........
Chromatography (IC).
Ion Chromatography 557 \14\.............
Electrospray
Ionization Tandem
Mass Spectrometry
(IC-ESI-MS/MS).
Chemically ..................... D 6581-08 A..........
Suppressed Ion
Chromatography.
Electrolytically ..................... D 6581-08 B..........
Suppressed Ion
Chromatography.
Chlorite.......................... Chemically ..................... D 6581-08 A..........
Suppressed Ion
Chromatography.
Electrolytically ..................... D 6581-08 B..........
Suppressed Ion
Chromatography.
Chlorite--daily monitoring as .................... .....................
prescribed in 40 CFR
141.132(b)(2)(i)(A).
Amperometric Titration............ .................... ..................... 4500-ClO2 E.......... 4500-ClO2 E..........
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Alternative Testing Methods for Disinfectant Residuals Listed at 40 CFR 141.131(c)(1)
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Residual Methodology SM 21st edition \1\ SM 22nd edition \28\ ASTM \4\ Other
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Free Chlorine..................... Amperometric 4500-Cl D............ 4500-Cl D............ D 1253-08............
Titration.
DPD Ferrous 4500-Cl F............ 4500-Cl F............
Titrimetric.
DPD Colorimetric.... 4500-Cl G............ 4500-Cl G............
Syringaldazine 4500-Cl H............ 4500-Cl H............
(FACTS).
Amperometric Sensor. ..................... ..................... ..................... ChloroSense \17\
On-line Chlorine ..................... ..................... ..................... EPA 334.0 \16\
Analyzer.
Combined Chlorine................. Amperometric 4500-Cl D............ 4500-Cl D............ D 1253-08............
Titration.
DPD Ferrous 4500-Cl F............ 4500-Cl F............
Titrimetric.
DPD Colorimetric.... 4500-Cl G............ 4500-Cl G............
Total Chlorine.................... Amperometric 4500-Cl D............ 4500-Cl D............ D 1253-08............
Titration.
Low level 4500-Cl E............ 4500-Cl E............
Amperometric
Titration.
DPD Ferrous 4500-Cl F............ 4500-Cl F............
Titrimetric.
DPD Colorimetric.... 4500-Cl G............ 4500-Cl G............
Iodometric Electrode 4500-Cl I............ 4500-Cl I............
Amperometric Sensor. ..................... ..................... ..................... ChloroSense \17\
On-line Chlorine ..................... ..................... ..................... EPA 334.0 \16\
Analyzer.
Chlorine Dioxide.................. Amperometric Method 4500-ClO2 E.......... 4500-ClO2 E..........
II.
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Alternative Testing Methods for Parameters Listed at 40 CFR 141.131(d)
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SM 21st edition SM 22nd edition
Parameter Methodology \1\ \28\ EPA
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Total Organic Carbon (TOC)... High Temperature 5310 B........... 5310 B.......... 415.3, Rev 1.2 \19\
Combustion.
Persulfate- 5310 C........... 5310 C.......... 415.3, Rev 1.2 \19\
Ultraviolet or
Heated
Persulfate
Oxidation.
Wet Oxidation... 5310 D........... 5310 D.......... 415.3, Rev 1.2 \19\
Specific Ultraviolet Calculation ................. ................ 415.3, Rev 1.2 \19\
Absorbance (SUVA). using DOC and
UV254 data.
Dissolved Organic Carbon High Temperature 5310 B........... 5310 B.......... 415.3, Rev 1.2 \19\
(DOC). Combustion.
Persulfate- 5310 C........... 5310 C.......... 415.3, Rev 1.2 \19\
Ultraviolet or
Heated
Persulfate
Oxidation.
Wet Oxidation... 5310 D........... 5310 D.......... 415.3, Rev 1.2 \19\
Ultraviolet absorption at Spectrophotometr 5910 B........... 5910 B.......... 415.3, Rev 1.2 \19\
254 nm (UV254). y.
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Alternative Testing Methods for Contaminants Listed at 40 CFR 141.402(c)(2)
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SM 20th edition SM 21st edition SM 22nd edition
Organism Methodology \6\ \1\ \28\ SM online \3\ Other
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E. coli........................ Colilert [supreg]. ................... 9223 B............ 9223 B............ 9223 B-97 ..................
Colisure [supreg]. ................... 9223 B............ 9223 B............ 9223 B-97 ..................
Colilert-18....... 9223 B............. 9223 B............ 9223 B............ 9223 B-97 ..................
Readycult [supreg] ................... .................. .................. .................. Ready-
cult [supreg] \20\
Colitag........... ................... .................. .................. .................. Modified Coli-
tag TM \13\
Chromocult ................... .................. .................. .................. Chromo-
[supreg]. cult [supreg] \21\
EC-MUG............ ................... .................. 9221 F............
Enterococci.................... Multiple-Tube ................... .................. .................. 9230 B-04.........
Technique.
Coliphage...................... Two-Step ................... .................. .................. .................. Fast Phage \30\
Enrichment
Presence-Absence
Procedure.
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Alternative Testing Methods for Contaminants Listed at 40 CFR 141.852(a)(5)
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Organism Methodology category Method SM 22nd edition \28\
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Total Coliforms................... Lactose Fermentation Standard Total 9221 B.1, B.2
Methods. Coliform
Fermentation
Technique.
Enzyme Substrate Colilert [supreg]... 9223 B
Methods.
Colisure [supreg]... 9223 B
Escherichia coli.................. Escherichia coli EC-MUG medium....... 9221 F.1
Procedure (following
Lactose Fermentation
Methods).
Enzyme Substrate Colilert [supreg]... 9223 B
Methods.
Colisure [supreg]... 9223 B
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Alternative Testing Methods for Contaminants Listed at 40 CFR 143.4(b)
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SM 21st Edition SM 22nd Edition
Contaminant Methodology EPA method ASTM \4\ \1\ \28\ SM Online \3\
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Aluminum..................... Axially viewed 200.5, Revision
inductively 4.2. \2\.
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Atomic ................ ................... 3111 D............ 3111 D ........................
Absorption;
Direct.
Atomic ................ ................... 3113 B............ 3113 B............ 3113 B-04
Absorption;
Furnace.
Inductively ................ ................... 3120 B............ 3120 B ........................
Coupled Plasma.
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Chloride..................... Silver Nitrate ................ D 512-04 B......... 4500-Cl- B........ 4500-Cl- B ........................
Titration.
Ion ................ ................... 4110 B............ 4110 B ........................
Chromatography.
Potentiometric ................ ................... 4500-Cl- D........ 4500-Cl- D ........................
Titration.
Color........................ Visual ................ ................... 2120 B............ 2120 B ........................
Comparison.
Foaming Agents............... Methylene Blue ................ ................... 5540 C............ 5540 C ........................
Active
Substances
(MBAS).
Iron......................... Axially viewed 200.5, Revision ........................
inductively 4.2.\2\.
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Atomic ................ ................... 3111 B............ 3111 B ........................
Absorption;
Direct.
Atomic ................ ................... 3113 B............ 3113 B............ 3113 B-04.
Absorption;
Furnace.
Inductively Coupled Plasma... ................ ................ 3120 B............. 3120 B ..................
Manganese.................... Axially viewed 200.5, Revision ........................
inductively 4.2.\2\.
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Atomic ................ ................... 3111 B............ 3111 B ........................
Absorption;
Direct.
Atomic ................ ................... 3113 B............ 3113 B 3113 B-04.
Absorption;
Furnace.
Inductively ................ ................... 3120 B............ 3120 B ........................
Coupled Plasma.
Odor......................... Threshold Odor ................ ................... 2150 B............ 2150 B ........................
Test.
Silver....................... Axially viewed 200.5, Revision
inductively 4.2 \2\.
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Atomic ................ ................... 3111 B............ 3111 B
Absorption;
Direct.
Atomic ................ ................... 3113 B............ 3113 B............ 3113 B-04.
Absorption;
Furnace.
Inductively ................ ................... 3120 B............ 3120 B ........................
Coupled Plasma.
Sulfate...................... Ion ................ ................... 4110 B............ 4110 B ........................
Chromatography.
Gravimetric with ................ ................... 4500-SO42- C...... 4500-SO42- C...... 4500-SO42- C-97.
ignition of
residue.
Gravimetric with ................ ................... 4500-SO42- D...... 4500-SO42- D...... 4500-SO42- D-97.
drying of
residue.
Turbidimetric ................ D 516-07, 11....... 4500-SO42- E...... 4500-SO42- E...... 4500-SO42- E-97.
method.
Automated ................ ................... 4500-SO42- F...... 4500-SO42- F...... 4500-SO42- F-97.
methylthymol
blue method.
Total Dissolved Solids....... Total Dissolved ................ ................... 2540 C............ 2540 C............ ........................
Solids Dried at
180 deg C.
Zinc......................... Axially viewed 200.5, Revision
inductively 4.2.\2\.
coupled plasma-
atomic emission
spectrometry
(AVICP-AES).
Atomic ................ ................... 3111 B............ 3111 B ........................
Absorption;
Direct
Aspiration.
Inductively ................ ................... 3120 B............ 3120 B ........................
Coupled Plasma.
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\1\ Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and
Wastewater, 21st edition (2005). Available from American Public
Health Association, 800 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20001-3710.
\2\ EPA Method 200.5, Revision 4.2. ``Determination of Trace
Elements in Drinking Water by Axially Viewed Inductively Coupled
Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry.'' 2003. EPA/600/R-06/115.
(Available at https://www.epa.gov/nerlcwww/ordmeth.htm.)
\3\ Standard Methods Online are available at https://www.standardmethods.org. The year in which each method was approved
by the Standard Methods Committee is designated by the last two
digits in the method number. The methods listed are the only online
versions that may be used.
\4\ Available from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive,
West Conshohocken, PA
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19428-2959 or https://astm.org. The methods listed are the only
alternative versions that may be used.
* * * * *
\6\ Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and
Wastewater, 20th edition (1998). Available from American Public
Health Association, 800 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20001-3710.
\7\ Method ME355.01, Revision 1.0. ``Determination of Cyanide in
Drinking Water by GC/MS Headspace,'' May 26, 2009. Available at
https://www.nemi.gov or from James Eaton, H & E Testing Laboratory,
221 State Street, Augusta, ME 04333. (207) 287-2727.
\8\ Systea Easy (1-Reagent). ``Systea Easy (1-Reagent) Nitrate
Method,'' February 4, 2009. Available at https://www.nemi.gov or
from Systea Scientific, LLC., 900 Jorie Blvd., Suite 35, Oak Brook,
IL 60523.
\9\ EPA Method 524.3, Version 1.0. ``Measurement of Purgeable
Organic Compounds in Water by Capillary Column Gas Chromatography/
Mass Spectrometry,'' June 2009. EPA 815-B-09-009. Available at
https://water.epa.gov/drink/.
\10\ Mitchell Method M5271, Revision 1.1. ``Determination of
Turbidity by Laser Nephelometry,'' March 5, 2009. Available at
https://www.nemi.gov or from Leck Mitchell, Ph.D., PE, 656
Independence Valley Dr., Grand Junction, CO 81507.
\11\ Mitchell Method M5331, Revision 1.1. ``Determination of
Turbidity by LED Nephelometry,'' March 5, 2009. Available at https://www.nemi.gov or from Leck Mitchell, Ph.D., PE, 656 Independence
Valley Dr., Grand Junction, CO 81507.
\12\ Orion Method AQ4500, Revision 1.0. ``Determination of
Turbidity by LED Nephelometry,'' May 8, 2009. Available at https://www.nemi.gov or from Thermo Scientific, 166 Cummings Center,
Beverly, MA 01915, https://www.thermo.com.
\13\ Modified Colitag\TM\ Method. ``Modified Colitag\TM\ Test
Method for the Simultaneous Detection of E. coli and other Total
Coliforms in Water (ATP D05-0035),'' August 28, 2009. Available at
https://www.nemi.gov or from CPI International, 5580 Skylane
Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
\14\ EPA Method 557. ``Determination of Haloacetic Acids,
Bromate, and Dalapon in Drinking Water by Ion Chromatography
Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (IC-ESI-MS/MS),''
September 2009. EPA 815-B-09-012. Available at https://water.epa.gov/drink/.
\15\ AMI Turbiwell, ``Continuous Measurement of Turbidity Using
a SWAN AMI Turbiwell Turbidimeter,'' August 2009. Available at
https://www.nemi.gov or from Markus Bernasconi, SWAN Analytische
Instrumente AG, Studbachstrasse 13, CH-8340 Hinwil, Switzerland.
\16\ EPA Method 334.0. ``Determination of Residual Chlorine in
Drinking Water Using an On-line Chlorine Analyzer,'' September 2009.
EPA 815-B-09-013. Available at https://water.epa.gov/drink/.
\17\ ChloroSense. ``Measurement of Free and Total Chlorine in
Drinking Water by Palintest ChloroSense,'' August 2009. Available at
https://www.nemi.gov or from Palintest Ltd, 21 Kenton Lands Road, PO
Box 18395, Erlanger, KY 41018.
\18\ EPA Method 302.0. ``Determination of Bromate in Drinking
Water using Two-Dimensional Ion Chromatography with Suppressed
Conductivity Detection,'' September 2009. EPA 815-B-09-014.
Available at https://water.epa.gov/drink/.
\19\ EPA 415.3, Revision 1.2. ``Determination of Total Organic
Carbon and Specific UV Absorbance at 254 nm in Source Water and
Drinking Water,'' September 2009. EPA/600/R-09/122. Available at
https://www.epa.gov/nerlcwww/ordmeth.htm.
\20\ Readycult[supreg] Method, ``Readycult[supreg] Coliforms 100
Presence/Absence Test for Detection and Identification of Coliform
Bacteria and Escherichia coli in Finished Waters,'' January, 2007.
Version 1.1. Available from EMD Millipore (division of Merck KGaA,
Darmstadt, Germany), 290 Concord Road, Billerica, MA 01821.
\21\ Chromocult[supreg] Method, ``Chromocult[supreg] Coliform
Agar Presence/Absence Membrane Filter Test Method for Detection and
Identification of Coliform Bacteria and Escherichia coli in Finished
Waters,'' November, 2000. Version 1.0. EMD Millipore (division of
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), 290 Concord Road, Billerica, MA
01821.
\22\ Hach Company. ``Hach Company SPADNS 2 (Arsenite-Free)
Fluoride Method 10225--Spectrophotometric Measurement of Fluoride in
Water and Wastewater,'' January 2011. 5600 Lindbergh Drive, P.O. Box
389, Loveland, Colorado 80539. (Available at https://www.hach.com.)
\23\ Hach Company. ``Hach Company TNTplus\TM\ 835/836 Nitrate
Method 10206--Measurement of Nitrate in Water and Wastewater,''
January 2011. 5600 Lindbergh Drive, P.O. Box 389, Loveland,
Colorado. (Available at https://www.hach.com.)
\24\ EPA Method 525.3. ``Determination of Semivolatile Organic
Chemicals in Drinking Water by Solid Phase Extraction and Capillary
Column Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS),'' February
2012. EPA/600/R-12/010. Available at https://www.epa.gov/nerlcwww/ordmeth.htm.
\25\ EPA Method 536. ``Determination of Triazine Pesticides and
their Degradates in Drinking Water by Liquid Chromatography
Electrospray Ionization Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS/MS),''
October 2007. EPA 815-B-07-002. Available at https://water.epa.gov/drink.
\26\ EPA Method 523. ``Determination of Triazine Pesticides and
their Degradates in Drinking Water by Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry (GC/MS),'' February 2011. EPA 815-R-11-002. Available
at https://water.epa.gov/drink.
\27\ EPA Method 1623.1. ``Cryptosporidium and Giardia in Water
by Filtration/IMS/FA,'' 2012. EPA-816-R-12-001. (Available at https://water.epa.gov/drink.)
\28\ Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and
Wastewater, 22nd edition (2012). Available from American Public
Health Association, 800 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20001-3710.
\29\ EPA Method 524.4, Version 1.0. ``Measurement of Purgeable
Organic Compounds in Water by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
using Nitrogen Purge Gas,'' May 2013. EPA 815-R-13-002. Available at
https://water.epa.gov/drink.
\30\ Charm Sciences Inc. ``Fast Phage Test Procedure. Presence/
Absence for Coliphage in Ground Water with Same Day Positive
Prediction''. Version 009. November 2012. 659 Andover Street,
Lawrence, MA 01843. Available at www.charmsciences.com.
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