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Approved Drinking Water Analytical Methods

  • Disinfection Byproduct Rules (pdf) (558.6 KB, January 2024, 815-B-24-001)
  • Expedited Approval of Alternative Test Procedures (Appendix A to Subpart C of Part 141)
  • Ground Water Rule (pdf) (314.95 KB, January 2024, 815-B-24-007)
  • Inorganic contaminants and other inorganic constituents (pdf) (1005.35 KB, January 2024, 815-B-24-002)
  • Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (PDF) (205 KB, February 2017, 821-F-17-001)
  • Organic contaminants (pdf) (689.59 KB, January 2024, 815-B-24-003)
  • Radionuclides (pdf) (544.3 KB, January 2024, 815-B-24-004)
  • Revised Total Coliform Rule (pdf) (372.95 KB, January 2024, 815-B-24-008)
  • Secondary contaminants (pdf) (600.82 KB, January 2024, 815-B-24-005)
  • Surface Water Treatment Rule (pdf) (524.08 KB, January 2024, 815-B-24-006)
  • Unregulated contaminants (EPA developed methods)
    • Technical Advisory for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) using EPA Method 537 Rev. 1.1 (PDF) (114 KB, September 2016, 815-B-16-021)

Analytical Methods for Drinking Water

  • Learn about Drinking Water Analytical Methods
  • Approved Methods
  • Expedited Approval Requirements
  • Alternate Test Procedure Program
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Last updated on July 31, 2024
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