Training
These resources are provided as guidance and may not reflect current acceptable practices in compliance testing.
Presentations
- Alkalinity - pH -Hardness (2002)
- Ammonia and TP Analysis Basics (2002)
- Analytical Balances Practices (2002)
- Ask the Auditor - FAQ (2024)
- BOD - The Fine Art of Testing (2022)
- Chlorine Chemistry and Disinfection (2007)
- DNR WWOA 2018 Presentation on MDL Changes
- E.coli Testing Tips From a WW Operator (2021)
- EPA 2018 Presentation on the New MDL Procedure
- Frequent Audit Findings and How to Avoid Them (2022)
- Glassware-Standard Preparation-Pipetting (2006)
- ICP Analysis Advanced (2014)
- ICP Analysis Basics (2003)
- ICP Analysis IEC Secrets (2008)
- ICPMS Analysis Basics (2003)
- Lab Basics (2022)
- Lab Math (2008)
- LODs The Whats The Whys The Hows (2024)
- Low Level Mercury Sample Collection (2005)
- PCB Post Extraction Clean-Up (2003)
- Pipette Calibration (2007)
- Public Health Labs Information (2023)
- TNI 2017 Presentation on the New MDL Procedure
- Total Phosphorus Low LOD (2011)
Guidance
- Acronyms and Definitions [DOCX]
- Ammonia ISE Optimizing Tips from Thermo Scientific Orion
- Ammonia - Phosphorus Sample Preservation Tips
- Approved Test Methods for Measuring E.coli in Wastewater
- DNR MDL Procedure instructions [DOCX]
- E.coli Testing Help
- eDMR qualification help for BOD, TSS, NH3, and TP [XLS]
- EPA MDL FAQ
- EPA MDL Procedure Revision 2
- Initial Demonstration of Capability Instruction
- pH Testing Tips [DOCX]
- pH and Total Residual Chlorine Testing Secrets
- Steps to becoming a certified lab
- TSS Testing Tips [DOCX]