Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority EWWTP Plant

Sampling Requirement

Parameters	Bottle Type	Sample Type	Preservative	Holding Time	Sampling Method
Ammonia as N [NH3N]*	Pint Plastic	Composite	H2SO4 to pH <2cool to 4° C	28 days	EPA 350.1
Arsenic	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool_{to 4° C}	6 months	EPA 200.7
BOD*	½ Gal. Plastic	Composite	None cool to 4° C	48 hours	SM 5210B
Cadmium	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Chromium	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Color (Purity & Luminance)	Pint Plastic	Grab	None cool to 4° C	48 hours	SM 2120
Copper	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4 ° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Cyanide	Pint Plastic	Grab	NaOH to pH >12 cool to 4° C	14 days	SM 4500
Lead	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4 ° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Mercury	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4 ° C	6 months	EPA 600 245.1
Molybdenum	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4 ° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Nickel	Pint Plastic	Grab	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4 ° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Total Oil & Grease	Quart Glass	Grab	H₂SO₄to pH <2 cool to 4° C	28 days	EPA 1664 HEM
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons	Quart Glass	Grab	HCl to pH <2 cool to 4° C	28 days	EPA 1664 SGT
Phenols	500 ml Amber Glass	Grab	H₂SO₄to pH <2 cool to 4° C	28 days	EPA 420.2
Selenium	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃to pH <2 cool to 4° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Silver	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃to pH <2 cool to 4° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
TSS*	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃to pH <2 cool to 4° C	7days	SM 2540D
Zinc	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃to pH <2 cool to 4° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Volatiles	3 - 40ml VOA Vials	Grab	Zero headspace HCl to pH <2 cool to 4° C	14 days	EPA 624

*Surchargeable Parameters

NOTES:
All sampling procedures must be in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 and EAJSA Rules and Regulations.

Sample preservation must be performed immediately upon sample collection. Any self-monitoring conducted at the designated sample location (outlined in permit) which is in accordance with EPA approved procedure must be reported to the EAJSA (please note 1/28/00 memo). When using a different method for analysis you must notify the EAJSA prior.

References:
40 CFR Part 136

EPA’s Industrial User Inspection And Sampling Manual for POTWs (EPA 831-B-94-001).

Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority Rules and Regulations.

EAJSA
50-A South Delaware Drive
Easton, PA 18042

(610) 250-6707

eajsasecretary@eajsa.com

EAJSA

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