Environmental Laboratory Certification
Guidance Documents (pdf format)
- Biosolids (01/08) (pdf) - This document lists the references that laboratories can use when analyzing biosolids sample for fecal coliform.
- Chain-of-Custody (04/00) (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for chain-of-custody records.
- Colorimetric Methods (11/98) (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for colorimetric analysis methods.
- Continuous Monitors (09/00) (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for continuous monitors used in conjunction with pH and residual chlorine analyses.
- Discrete Analyzers (08/05) (pdf) - This document assists laboratories applying for discrete analyzer approval. For more information regarding the use of discrete analyzers, please click here.
- Enterococci Guidance Document (08/05) (pdf) - This document lists the requirements for enterococci certification in South Carolina.
- Enterococci Medium Quality Control Record (08/05) (pdf) - This is an example record that the laboratory may use to record the quality control checks performed on the medium.
- Enterolert© Sample Analysis Form (10/06) (pdf) - This is a form that laboratories may use when recording enterolert© results.
- Field Parameter Certification Guidance Document (04/07) (pdf) - This document was designed for laboratories performing field analyses.
- Ion Chromatography Checklist (12/97) (pdf) - This document is a checklist used to assist laboratory certification officers (LCOs) in evaluating ion chromatography.
- Microbiological Verification Requirements (08/98) (pdf) - This document addresses verification requirements for total and fecal coliform analyses performed using the membrane filter technique.
- MMO-MUG (Colilert® and Colisure®) (06/00) (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for MMO-MUG analyses.
- Organic Analyses Guidance Document (2008) (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for organic analyses (volatiles, semi-volatiles, pesticides, etc.)
- Oxygenate Certification (pdf) - This document is designed to assist laboratories seeking oxygenate certification.
- Titrimetric Methods (08/96) (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for titrimetric analyses.
- Trace Metals Guidance Document (09/04) (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for trace metals analyses.
- Volatile Organic Sample Preservation (pdf) - This document details the preservation requirements for vol;atile organics under the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, and for SW846 methodology.
Example Forms (pdf fromat)
Below is a list of forms developed by this office. The forms are available to the laboratory in pdf format. The laboratory can use these forms as they are or can modify them. The forms below provide the information reviewed by this office. These forms may require additional information to make them complete and/or traceable based on how and where they are being used. They are provided as a service to the regulated community.
- Chlorite Analysis form (pdf) - This form is designed for laboratories performing chlorite and/or chlorine dioxide analyses.
- Dissolved Oxygen (DO) form (pdf) - This form is designed for laboratories performing dissolved oxygen analyses.
- Hydrogen-Ion Concentration (pH) form (pdf) - This form is designed for laboratories performing pH analyses.
- Initial Demonstration of Capability (IDOC) form (pdf) - This form is designed for laboratories performing organic analyses. The form includes all required information to make the necessary review possible. Please ensure that when applying for certification, the IDOC studies submitted include all of the information included on this form.
- Method Detection Limit (MDL) form (pdf) - This form is designed for laboratories performing organic analyses. The form includes all required information to make the necessary review possible. Please ensure that when applying for certification, the MDL studies submitted include all of the information included on this form.
- Residual Chlorine form (pdf) - This form is designed for laboratories performing total or free residual chlorine analyses.
For additional information, contact: (803) 896-0970