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PFAS Testing Services for Water and Soil Samples
Routine PFAS Testing Services for Water and Soil samples
The EPA have several methods to detect and manage PFAS in water. Here are the primary methods:
EPA Method 537.1
This method is designed specifically for drinking water and allows the detection of 18 PFAS compounds using solid-phase extraction and liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). It is commonly used for monitoring PFAS levels in public water systems
EPA Method 533
Finalized in 2019, this method targets short-chain PFAS in drinking water. It complements Method 537.1 by enabling the detection of 25 additional PFAS compounds, including those that are difficult to detect using older methods.
EPA Method 1633
Comprehensive analytical procedure for detecting 40 PFAS compounds in a variety of environmental matrices, including non-drinking water, wastewater, surface water, groundwater, soil, and biosolids. The method uses liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to provide highly sensitive and specific results, making it one of the most robust methods available for PFAS detection.
EPA Method 1633 in Details
EPA Method 1633 is particularly useful for monitoring PFAS contamination in industrial wastewater and environmental remediation efforts. It plays a critical role in regulatory frameworks, where precise quantification of PFAS levels in diverse media is necessary. This method was finalized in early 2024 and has been extensively validated across laboratories for consistency and accuracy in PFAS detection.
Key Features of EPA Method 1633
Matrices: It can be applied to a range of environmental samples, excluding drinking water. This includes wastewater, surface water, groundwater, soil, and biosolids.
Detection: Capable of detecting 40 individual PFAS compounds, including legacy compounds like PFOA and PFOS, as well as newer replacement PFAS.
High Sensitivity: The method is designed to detect even very low concentrations of PFAS, making it suitable for regulatory purposes and environmental monitoring.
Application and Purpose
EPA Method 1633 is particularly useful for monitoring PFAS contamination in industrial wastewater and environmental remediation efforts.
It plays a critical role in regulatory frameworks, where precise quantification of PFAS levels in diverse media is necessary
This method was finalized in early 2024 and has been extensively validated across laboratories for consistency and accuracy in PFAS detection.