Why We Need a New Total Nitrogen Parameter and Methods for CWA Reporting
Changing the Paradigm for Water Pollution Monitoring
Oral Presentation
Prepared by W. Lipps
Eurofins Eaton Analytical LLC, 750 Royal Oaks Drive, Suite 100, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
Contact Information: WilliamLipps@EurofinsUS.com; 626-386-1127
ABSTRACT
Total nitrogen is a required parameter in many state permits. It is also monitored nationwide and used to determine water quality criteria. However, there is no 40 CFR part 136 parameter or method for total nitrogen. This presentation covers what labs must do now to report total nitrogen, explains why one method for one parameter is better, and offers several new methods that could be used.
Changing the Paradigm for Water Pollution Monitoring
Oral Presentation
Prepared by W. Lipps
Eurofins Eaton Analytical LLC, 750 Royal Oaks Drive, Suite 100, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
Contact Information: WilliamLipps@EurofinsUS.com; 626-386-1127
ABSTRACT
Total nitrogen is a required parameter in many state permits. It is also monitored nationwide and used to determine water quality criteria. However, there is no 40 CFR part 136 parameter or method for total nitrogen. This presentation covers what labs must do now to report total nitrogen, explains why one method for one parameter is better, and offers several new methods that could be used.
