This easy to navigate site contains valuable information on certified environmental testing methods. An extensive list of EPA approved methods is available in defined categories: chemical, biology, toxicology, physical, microbiology, and regulatory. […]
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Although this website by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) does not contain analytical data or methods per se, it is one that contains a complete compendium of links to material on environmental […]
Measurement science used to characterize environmentally important species is a central aspect of this textbook and accompanying lecture support/PowerPoint presentations. In addition to discussing the hows and whys of measurement, the discussion […]
This is a pdf version of an official EPA method for the analysis of cyanide. It discusses a variety of quality control procedures a wide range of controls that must be used […]
US Environmental Protection Agency site that explains GC for those interested in environmental analysis. Assumes some user background in the field. Includes a partial list of EPA Field Methods that utilize GC […]
This online article describes an inquiry-based experience designed to integrate concepts in water quality and geology for pre-education science students preparing to become teachers at the primary and secondary level. The field […]
This EPA site provides a brief overview of EPA remediation methods and projects. The links “Remediation” and “Characterization and Monitoring” have sub-links that provide analytically relevant materials. Many applications and case-specific studies […]
The Federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) produces “toxicological profiles” for hazardous substances found at National Priorities List (NPL) sites. These hazardous substances are ranked based on frequency of […]
This site is a comprehensive 58 page book chapter in pdf format on nonchromatographic methods of analysis for agrochemical contaminants (residues). The process of preparing and testing immunoassay tests is also discussed. […]
An “everything” site for teaching of environmental chemistry, as yet incomplete, but with the potential to be very useful to pedagogy in environmental chemistry. Contains some unique case studies.The website is available […]
This is a website by Syracuse Research Corporation. It contains numerous reference information including a link to the PBT profiler that SRC created for the U.S. EPA – this model predicts risk […]
A discussion of immunoassays in the context of testing for environmental contaminants, including a fairly detailed explanation of how immunoassays are conducted and advantages and limitations in the analysis of environmental problems. […]