Guidance Documents

Biosolids (pdf) - This document lists the references that laboratories can use when analyzing biosolids sample for fecal coliform.

Chain-of-Custody (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for chain-of-custody records.

Colorimetric Methods (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for colorimetric analysis methods.

Continuous Monitors (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for continuous monitors used in conjunction with pH and residual chlorine analyses.

Discrete Analyzers (pdf) - This document assits laboratories applying for descrete analyzer approval. For more information regarding the use of discrete analyzers, please click here.

Enterococci Guidance Document (pdf) - This document lists the requirements for Enterococci certification in South Carolina.

Enterococci Medium Quality Control Record (pdf) - This is an example record that the laboratory may use to record the quality control checks performed on the medium.

Enterolert© Sample Analysis Form (pdf) - This is a form that laboratories may use when recording Enterolert© results.

Field Parameter Certification Guidance Document (pdf) - This document was designed for laboratories performing field analyses.

Ion Chromatography Checklist (pdf) - This document is a checklist used to assist Laboratory Certification Officers (LCOs) in evaluating ion chromatography.

Microbiological Verification Requirements (pdf) - This document addresses verification requirements for total and fecal coliform analyses performed using the membrane filter technique.

MMO-MUG (Colilert® and Colisure®) (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for MMO-MUG analyses.

On-Line Turbidimeters (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for on-line turbidimeters.

Organic Analyses Guidance Document (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for organic analyses (volatiles, semi-volatiles, pesticides, etc.)

Titrimetric Methods (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for titrimetric analyses.

Trace Metals Guidance Document (pdf) - This document addresses certification requirements for trace metals analyses.

UST Analysis Guidance Document (pdf) - This document addresses analysis requirements for analyses performed for the Underground Storage Tank (UST) program.