Basic Laboratory, Inc. has received certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency for methods 527 (Insecticides and Flame Retardants), 529 (Explosives), 525.2 (Parent Acetanilides), and 535 (Acetanilide Degredates) for UCMR2 analysis and reporting. EPA Method 521 (Nitrosamines) will be subcontracted to an EPA UCMR2 certified laboratory. We are prepared to accept samples for the entire duration of the testing program beginning in January 2008 and concluding in December 2010. A copy of our UCMR2 certification is available online at: www.basiclab.com/downloads.

Basic Laboratory operates under a comprehensive Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) as required by EPA and CA-ELAP. A copy of our current QAP is available for download on our web site at: www.basiclab.com/downloads. A UCMR2 Quality Assurance Project Plan has also been developed as required by EPA.

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Important Info for Public Water Systems:

Samples for UCMR2 are only to be taken at the entry points (EPs) to your distribution system. If you have questions regarding your sampling locations or other UCMR2 related issues, click on the link below for EPA's FAQ page for PWSs:

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Why Us?

Basic Laboratory has a proven record of excellence in quality and customer service. We have dedicated staff and instrumentation specifically for UCMR2 analysis, and are eager to answer your questions. All UCMR2 clients will be assigned a project manager who will assist them through the entire process from start to finish. We strive to maintain a personal, small-lab feel while offering large laboratory capabilities and superior customer service to every client.

Prices

Basic Laboratory offers very competitive pricing. We will strive to meet or beat any competitive quote offered by any other UCMR2 certified laboratory. Please contact us directly for a list of our current prices for UCMR2.

Turn Around Time (TAT)

Our standard turn around time for all UCMR2 work will be 15 working days. Faster TAT may be available, but capability must be determined and rush prices quoted on a case by case basis.

Sampling Kits

Sampling kits for each UCMR2 method will be provided for each client. Each kit will be shipped with the correct bottles and preservatives for each analysis requested, along with written instructions for proper sample collection and return shipping requirements.

SDWARS Electronic Reporting

We are fully capable of delivering all client data directly into SDWARS as required by the UCMR2 program. Hard copies of the report will also be mailed to each client, unless electronic copies only are requested.

Lists of UCMR2 Compounds

Assessment Monitoring List 1

EPA 527
Dimethoate
Terbufos Sulfone
2,2’,4,4’,-Tetrabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-47)
2,2’,4,4’,5,-Pentabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-99)
2,2’,4,4’,5,5’-Hexabromobiphenyl (HBB)
2,2’,4,4’,5,5’-Hexabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-153)
2,2’,4,4’,6-Pentabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-100)

EPA 529
1,3- Dinitrobenzene
2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-Triazine (RDX)

RL (ug/l)
0.7
0.4
0.3
0.9
0.7
0.8
0.5

0.8
0.8
1

Screening Survey List 2

EPA 525.2
Acetochlor
Alachlor
Metolachlor

EPA 535
Acetochlor Ethane Sulfonic Acid (ESA)
Acetochlor Oxanilic Acid (OA)
Alachlor ESA
Alachlor OA
Metolachlor ESA
Metolachlor OA

EPA 521 (subcontracted)
N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA)
N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
N-Nitrosodi-N-Butylamine (NDBA)
N-Nitrosodi-N-Propylamine (NDPA)
N-Nitrosomethylethylamine (NMEA)
N-Nitrosopyrrolidine (NPYR)

RL (ug/l)
2
2
1

1
2
1
2
1
2

0.005
0.002
0.004
0.007
0.003
0.002