18 AAC 80.1100. Examination of water; laboratory requirements

(a) To meet the applicable analytical requirements of this chapter, analyses for inorganic, organic, radioactive, and coliform bacteria contaminants must be performed by a laboratory certified by the department for the analytical method to be employed. The department will accept a certification by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to satisfy the requirements of this section.

(b) The department will certify a laboratory for an analytical method if the laboratory

(1) demonstrates to the department or EPA that the laboratory

(A) meets the minimum standards listed in the Manual for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water: Criteria and Procedures, Quality Assurance , adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(b) , and

(B) correctly analyzes performance evaluation samples purchased by that laboratory or provided to that laboratory by EPA; and

(2) submits an application and a quality assurance plan for review by the department.

(c) Laboratory certification under this section is valid for one year, and is subject to each applicable fee required by 18 AAC 80.1110.

(d) Analyses for chemical additives must be performed by an individual trained in and capable of demonstrating proficiency in the analytical procedures referenced in this chapter. If the department provides the training required under this subsection, the training fee required by 18 AAC 80.1110 must be paid in advance.

(e) The analytical requirements and method detection limits for the organic chemicals listed in 18 AAC 80.300(b) (2) are set out in 40 C.F.R. 141.24(e) - (f)(20), adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(a) .

(f) The analytical requirements and method detection limits for total trihalomethanes listed in 18 AAC 80.300(b) (2)(C)(i) are set out in 40 C.F.R. 141.30, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(a) . The analytical requirements and method detection limits for the disinfection byproducts listed in 18 AAC 80.300(b) (2)(C)(ii) are set out in 40 C.F.R. 141.133(b), adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(a) .

(g) The analytical requirements and method detection limits for inorganic chemicals listed in 18 AAC 80.300(b) (1) and 18 AAC 80.345(g) (1) are set out in 40 C.F.R. 141.23(a) and (k), and 40 C.F.R. 141.40, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(a) .

(h) Requirements for sampling and analysis for the secondary contaminants listed in 18 AAC 80.300(c) are set out in 40 C.F.R. 143.4, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(a) .

(i) Analysis for organic chemicals under 18 AAC 80.345 must be conducted using the methods listed in 40 C.F.R. 141.40, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(a) .

(j) Analyses for total coliform, fecal coliform, and Escherichia coli required under 18 AAC 80.400 - 18 AAC 80.440 must be conducted in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 141.21(f), adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(a) .

(k) Measurements for total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and heterotrophic plate count required under 18 AAC 80.600 - 18 AAC 80.680 and 18 AAC 80.699 must be conducted in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 141.74(a), adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(a) .

( l ) Analyses for lead and copper must be conducted using methods required by 40 C.F.R. 141.23(k), adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(a) . The practical quantitative level for

(1) lead is 0.005 mg/l; and

(2) copper is 0.050 mg/l.

(m) Analyses for pH, conductivity, calcium, alkalinity, orthophosphate, silica, and temperature must be conducted using methods required by 40 C.F.R. 141.23(k), adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(a) .

(n) A certified laboratory performing analyses under this chapter is subject to the reporting requirements of this chapter, including the requirements of 18 AAC 80.355 and the report certification requirements of 18 AAC 80.1900.

(o) The analytical requirements and method detection limits for the radiological contaminants listed in 18 AAC 80.335 are set out in 40 C.F.R. 141.25, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 80.010(a) .

History: Eff. 10/1/99, Register 151; am 3/25/2001, Register 157; am 9/28/2001, Register 159

Authority: AS 46.03.020

Editor's note: Information about how to review or obtain the reference materials referred to in 18 AAC 80.1100 is in the editor's note to 18 AAC 80.010.

The Alaska Administrative Code was automatically converted to HTML from a plain text format. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, but neither Touch N' Go Systems nor the Law Offices of James B. Gottstein can be held responsible for any possible errors. This version of the Alaska Administrative Code is current through June, 2006.

If it is critical that the precise terms of the Alaska Administrative Code be known, it is recommended that more formal sources be consulted. Recent editions of the Alaska Administrative Journal may be obtained from the Alaska Lieutenant Governor's Office on the world wide web. If any errors are found, please e-mail Touch N' Go systems at E-mail. We hope you find this information useful. Copyright 2006. Touch N' Go Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.