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Title:   Standard operating procedure for spot test of sulphide  Purpose:  Spot test of sulphide to confirm it's presence or absence in the sample  Scope:  This is applicable to the samples received for the testing of sulphide  Roles and responsibilities:. Lab analyst: Testing the samples and maintain the record  Lab Manager: Ensure the QA and QC, providing the traini.l Equipment:;. 1)  Beaker 100ml 2) watch glass Reagent: Lead acetate solution 10% : Dissolved 10 grams of lead acetate into distilled water and makeup to 100 Ml Health and Safety: 1)  wear hand gloves, mask and goggles  Reference; Apha method  Procedure: 1)  Take waste into a break or watch glass 2) Add some distilled water over the waste to make it wet 3) Add 10 % lead acetate solution if black precipitate absorbed sulfide is present  Quality control Blank: Test black sample using distilled water

 . Standard Operating Procedure for Sulfide Determination in Water and Wastewater (APHA 4500-S²⁻ Table of Contents 1. Purpose   2. Scope and Applicability   3. Definitions   4. Responsibilities   5. Health and Safety Warnings   6. Equipment and Supplies   7. Procedure   8. Quality Control and Quality Assurance   9. Data Management   10. References   11. Appendices   12. Revision History   1. Purpose This SOP outlines the procedures for determining total sulfide (H₂S, HS⁻, and S²⁻) in water and wastewater samples using the iodometric titration method (APHA 4500-S²⁻ F). The method is used to assess sulfide levels for environmental monitoring, wastewater treatment, and regulatory complian 2. Scope and Applicability Scope: This SOP applies to the iodometric titration method for quantifying total sulfide in water and wastewater samples, including surface water, groundw...

 Below is a **Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)** for **Oil and Grease Analysis in Water and Wastewater** based specifically on **APHA 5520B** (Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 23rd Edition). This SOP follows the U.S. EPA's recommended format for SOPs (EPA QA/G-6) to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with environmental standards. APHA 5520B uses liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) with n-hexane followed by gravimetric analysis to determine oil and grease concentrations. --- ### **Standard Operating Procedure for Oil and Grease Analysis in Water and Wastewater (APHA 5520B)** **SOP Number**: LAB-OG-002   **Version**: 1.0   **Effective Date**: May 12, 2025   **Prepared by**: [Your Name/Title]   **Approved by**: [Supervisor/QA Officer Name/Title]   **Organization**: [Your Laboratory/Organization Name] --- ### **Table of Contents** 1. Purpose   2. Scope and Applicability   3. Definit...

 The **SW-846 Method 9034** is a **titrimetric procedure** for determining **acid-soluble and acid-insoluble sulfides** in solid waste, sediments, or other matrices, as part of the U.S. EPA’s Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods (SW-846). Below is a concise **Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)** for implementing Method 9034, based on the EPA’s official method description and standard laboratory practices. This SOP is tailored for clarity and practical use in a laboratory setting. --- ### **Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for SW-846 Method 9034: Titrimetric Procedure for Acid-Soluble and Acid-Insoluble Sulfides** #### **1. Purpose** To quantify acid-soluble (e.g., hydrogen sulfide, H₂S, and metal sulfides like ZnS) and acid-insoluble (e.g., pyrite, FeS₂) sulfides in solid waste, sediments, or sludges using a titrimetric method, in compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations. #### **2. Scope** Applicable to solid matrices...

 Below is an updated **Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)** for **Total Organic Carbon (TOC)** analysis in **solid samples** using a TOC analyzer with a solid sample module (e.g., Shimadzu TOC-L with SSM-5000A). This SOP incorporates a detailed **calibration procedure** with specific criteria, establishes **criteria for quality control (QC) samples**, and includes the **computation for obtaining TOC** (TOC = TC - IC). The procedure is tailored for solid samples (e.g., soil, sediment, sludge) and includes an example for clarity. --- ### Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for TOC Analysis of Solid Samples #### 1. Purpose To provide a standardized procedure for determining Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in solid samples using a TOC analyzer with a solid sample module, ensuring accurate, reproducible, and compliant results. #### 2. Scope This SOP applies to the analysis of TOC in solid samples (e.g., soil, sediment, sludge, or biomass). It covers sample preparation, instrument calibration,...

 The **Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)** is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test method (Method 1311) used to determine whether a waste is characteristically hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It simulates landfill conditions to assess the potential for hazardous constituents to leach into the environment. The TCLP criteria refer to the regulatory limits for specific contaminants in the leachate, which, if exceeded, classify the waste as hazardous (carrying a "D" waste code, D004–D043). ### TCLP Criteria Overview The TCLP criteria are based on the maximum concentration of contaminants in the leachate, measured in milligrams per liter (mg/L). These limits are defined in **40 CFR 261.24**. If the leachate from a waste sample exceeds these thresholds, the waste is considered hazardous due to its toxicity characteristic. ### Key Contaminants and Their TCLP Limits Below is a summary of the TCLP regulatory limits for co...

 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Hazardous Waste Sampling, incorporating detailed guidance on collecting representative samples from various sources, including tote tanks (wastewater), solid waste from bulk piles drums and bags. The SOP retains the original structure and integrates the new content seamlessly, ensuring compliance with U.S. EPA, RCRA, and SW-846 guidelines. The focus is on methods to ensure representativeness, tailored to specific waste types and containers, while maintaining brevity where possible.   Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Hazardous Waste Sampling 1. Purpose This SOP outlines procedures for collecting, preserving, and handling hazardous waste samples to ensure compliance with U.S. EPA regulations under RCRA (40 CFR Part 261) and to produce representative, defensible data for waste characterization, identification, and disposal. Emphasis is placed on obtaining representative samples from tote tanks (wastewater), solid waste in bulk piles, ...