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Sampling and sample handling procedures for priority pollutants in surface coal mining wastewaters. [Detailed list to be analyzed for]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6147580· OSTI ID:6147580

The report describes the procedures used by Argonne National Laboratory to sample surface coal mine effluents in order to obtain field and laboratory data on 110 organic compounds or classes of compounds and 14 metals and minerals that are known as priority pollutants, plus 5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD/sub 5/), total organic carbon (TOC), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS), and total suspended solids (TSS). Included are directions for preparation of sampling containers and equipment, methods of sampling and sample preservation, and field and laboratory protocols, including chain-of-custody procedures. Actual analytical procedures are not described, but their sources are referenced.

Research Organization:
Georgia Univ., Athens (USA); Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Division of Environmental Control Technology
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6147580
Report Number(s):
ANL/EES-TM--21
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English