Radiological Analyses
Health and Environment > Programs & Services > Water and Wastewater > Water Quality Laboratory > Sample Containers, Preservation, and Holding Times > Radiological Analyses
| Category | Methods | Minimum Qty. | Recommended Containers | Required Preservation | Holding Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha and Beta | 900.0 | 1 L | Plastic or Glass Bottle | HCl or Nitiric Acid to pH <2 | 180 Days |
| Radium – 226 | 903.1 | 1 L | Plastic or Glass Bottle | HCl or Nitiric Acid to pH <2 | 180 Days |
| Radium – 228 | 904.0 | 1 L | Plastic or Glass Bottle | HCl or Nitiric Acid to pH <2 | 180 Days |
| Strontium – 90 | 905.0 | 1 L | Plastic or Glass Bottle | HCl or Nitiric Acid to pH <2 | 180 Days |
Normal Hours of Operation
The lab is open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Samples are only accepted according to the following schedule:
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM *Hours will vary to accommodate government holidays.
If you are submitting pool samples:
- Pool samples are only accepted between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
- Pseudomonas expedited turnaround time (rush order) is limited to 4-day and 5-day only.
