USGS: TWRI BK 9 CH A5.6.1.F: Wastewater, Pharmaceutical, and Antibiotic Compounds in Water Sample Processing
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Official Method Name
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Section 5.6.1.F: Wastewater, Pharmaceutical, and Antibiotic Compounds (of USGS National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data) |
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Current Revision
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Media
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WATER |
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Instrumentation
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Not Applicable |
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Method Subcategory
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Organic |
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Method Source
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Citation
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Protocol
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TWRI Book 9, Ch. A5 - National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data: USGS Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations Book 9, Ch. A5: Processing of Water Samples. |
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Brief Method Summary
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This section of the USGS National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data describes the processing of water samples, specifically the processing of Wastewater, Pharmaceutical, and Antibiotic Compounds. The USGS differentiates between samples collected for analysis of wastewater compounds and those collected for analysis of pharmaceutical and antibiotic compounds, based on the analytical schedule for the laboratory method. This section explains safety, sample contamination prevention, and methods pertaining to collection, processing, and shipping. |
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Scope and Application
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This method pertains to Chapter A5: "Processing of Water Samples" from the USGS National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data (TWRI Book 9). |
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Applicable Concentration Range
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Interferences
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Select sampling and processing equipment made of fluorocarbon polymers, glass, aluminum, or stainless steel. Avoid equipment made of Tygon, polyethylene, or other plastics. |
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Quality Control Requirements
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Use non-antibiotical soap and rinse with deionized water and then methanol. |
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Sample Handling
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Filter and chill at collection site; ship and store at 4oC. For raw or treated wastewater, use the described precautions when packing and shipping, as these samples can pose a health hazard to field and laboratory personnel. Ship all samples to the laboratory via overnight delivery. |
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Maximum Holding Time
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Relative Cost
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Unknown |
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Sample Preparation Methods
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Collect and process the samples using methods appropriate for organic compounds, as described in NFM 4 and 5.2.2. Use laboratory-baked, brown (amber) glass sample bottles. |
