Section 327IAC8-2-5.2. Analytical methods for organic chemical testing other than volatile organic compounds and total trihalomethanes

  2. (a) Analysis for the contaminants listed in section 5(a) of this rule shall be conducted using the following EPA methods or their equivalents as approved by EPA established as follows or with the alternative methods listed in Appendix A to Subpart C of 40 CFR 141:

(1) Dioxin, as described in Method 1613*.

(2) 2,4-D³ (as acid, salts, and esters), as described in Method 515.2, Rev 1.1*, Method 555, Rev 1.0*, Method 515.1, Rev 4.0*, Method 515.3*, or Method D 5317-93*.

(3) 2,4,5-TP³ (silvex), as described in Method 515.2, Rev 1.1*, Method 555, Rev 1.0*, Method 515.1, Rev 4.0*, Method 515.3*, or Method D 5317-93*.

(4) Alachlor¹, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 507, Rev 2.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*, or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(5) Atrazine¹, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 507, Rev 2.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*, or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(6) Benzo(a)pyrene, as described in Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 550*, or Method 550.1*.

(7) Carbofuran, as described in Method 531.1, Rev 3.1*, or Method 6610*.

(8) Chlordane, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 508, Rev 3.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, or Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*.

(9) Dalapon, as described in Method 552.1, Rev 1.0*, Method 515.1, Rev 4.0*, Method 552.2, Rev 1.0*, or Method 515.3, Rev 1.0*.

(10) Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate, as described in Method 506, Rev 1.1* or Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*.

(11) Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, as described in Method 506, Rev 1.1* or Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*.

(12) Dibromochloropropane (DBCP), as described in Method 504.1, Rev 1.1* or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(13) Dinoseb³, as described in Method 515.2, Rev 1.1*, Method 555, Rev 1.0*, Method 515.1, Rev 4.0*, or Method 515.3, Rev 1.0*.

(14) Diquat, as described in Method 549.2, Rev 1.0*.

(15) Endothall, as described in Method 548.1, Rev 1.0*.

(16) Endrin, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 508, Rev 3.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*, or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(17) Ethylene dibromide (EDB), as described in Method 504.1, Rev 1.1* or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(18) Glyphosate, as described in Method 547* or Method 6651*.

(19) Heptachlor, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 508, Rev 3.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*, or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(20) Heptachlor epoxide, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 508, Rev 3.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*, or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(21) Hexachlorobenzene, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 508, Rev 3.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*, or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(22) Hexachlorocyclopentadiene, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 508, Rev 3.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*, or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(23) Lindane, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 508, Rev 3.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*, or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(24) Methoxychlor, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 508, Rev 3.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*, or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(25) Oxymyl, as described in Method 531.1, Rev 3.1* or Method 6610*.

(26) PCBs¹:

(A) as decachlorobiphenyl, as described in Method 508A, Rev 1.0*; or

(B) as arochlors, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 508, Rev 3.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, or Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*.

(27) Pentachlorophenol, as described in Method 515.2, Rev 1.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 555, Rev 1.0*, Method 515.1, Rev 4.0*, Method 515.3, Rev 1.0*, or Method D 5317-93*.

(28) Picloram³, as described in Method 515.2, Rev 1.1*, Method 555, Rev 1.0*, Method 515.1, Rev 4.0*, Method 515.3, Rev 1.0*, or Method D 5317-93*.

(29) Simazine¹, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 507, Rev 2.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*, or Method 551.1, Rev 1.0*.

(30) Toxaphene, as described in Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 508, Rev 3.1*, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*, or Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*.

¹Substitution of the detector specified in Method 505, Rev 2.1, Method 507, Rev 2.1, Method 508, Rev 3.1, or Method 508.1, Rev 3.0 for the purpose of achieving lower detection limits is allowed as follows. Either an electron capture or nitrogen phosphorus detector may be used provided all regulatory requirements and quality control criteria are met.

²PCBs are qualitatively identified as Arochlors and measured for compliance purposes as decachlorobiphenyl. Users of Method 505, Rev 2.1 may have more difficulty in achieving the required detection limits than users of Method 508.1, Rev 2.0, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0 or Method 508, Rev 3.1.

³Accurate determination of the chlorinated esters requires hydrolysis of the sample as described in Method 515.1, Method 515.2, Rev 1.1, Method 515.3, Method 555, and Method D 5317-93.

  (b) Analysis for PCBs shall be conducted as follows using the methods in subsection (a):

(1) Each system that monitors for PCBs shall analyze each sample using either Method 505, Rev 2.1*, Method 508, Rev 3.1*, Method 508.1, Rev 2.0*, or Method 525.2, Rev 2.0*. Users of Method 505, Rev 2.1 may have more difficulty in achieving the required Arochlor detection limits than users of Method 508.1, Rev 2.0, Method 525.2, Rev 2.0 or Method 508, Rev 3.1.

(2) If PCBs (as one (1) of seven (7) arochlors) are detected, as designated as follows, in any sample analyzed using Method 505, Rev 2.1* or Method 508, Rev 3.1*, the system shall reanalyze the sample using Method 508A* to quantitate PCBs (as decachlorobiphenyl):

Arochlor	Detection Limit (mg/l)
1016	0.00008
1221	0.02
1232	0.0005
1242	0.0003
1248	0.0001
1254	0.0001
1260	0.0002

(3) Compliance with the PCB MCL shall be determined based upon the quantitative results of analyses using Method 508A*.

  (c) Analysis under this section shall only be conducted by laboratories that have received certification by EPA or the commissioner and have met the following conditions:

(1) Successfully analyze PE samples provided by the EPA, the commissioner, or by a third party with the approval of the EPA or the commissioner, at least once per year by each method for which the laboratory desires certification.

(2) For each contaminant that has been included in the PE sample achieve quantitative results on the analyses that are within the following acceptance limits:

Contaminant	Acceptance Limits (Percent)
DBCP	+40
EDB	+40
Alachlor	+45
Atrazine	+45
Benzo(a)pyrene	2 standard deviations
Carbofuran	+45
Chlordane	+45
Dalapon	2 standard deviations
Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate	2 standard deviations
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate	2 standard deviations
Dinoseb	2 standard deviations
Diquat	2 standard deviations
Endothall	2 standard deviations
Endrin	+30
Glyphosate	2 standard deviations
Heptachlor	+45
Heptachlor epoxide	+45
Hexachlorobenzene	2 standard deviations
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene	2 standard deviations
Lindane	+45
Methoxychlor	+45
Oxamyl	2 standard deviations
PCBs (as decachlorobiphenyl)	0-200
Picloram	2 standard deviations
Simazine	2 standard deviations
Toxaphene	+45
Pentachlorophenol	+50
2,3,7,8-TCDD (dioxin)	2 standard deviations
2,4-D	+50
2,4,5-TP (silvex)	+50

  *The methods referenced in this section may be obtained as follows:

(1) Method 508A, Rev 1.0 and Method 515.1, Rev 4.0 may be found in "Methods for the Determination of Organic Compounds in Drinking Water", EPA-600/4-88-039, December 1988, revised July 1991, available from NTIS, PB91-231480, U.S. Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, [phone].

(2) Methods 547, 550, and 550.1 may be found in "Methods for the Determination of Organic Compounds in Drinking Water─Supplement I", EPA-600-4-90-020, July 1990, available from NTIS, PB91-146027, U.S. Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, [phone].

(3) Methods 548.1, Rev 1.0, 552.1, Rev 1.0, and 555, Rev 1.0 may be found in "Methods for the Determination of Organic Compounds in Drinking Water─Supplement II", EPA-600/R-92-129, August 1992, available from NTIS, PB92-207703, U.S. Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, [phone].

(4) Methods 504.1, Rev 1.1, 505, Rev 2.1, 506, Rev 1.1, 507, Rev 2.1, 508, Rev 3.1, 508.1, Rev 2.0, 515.2, Rev 1.1, 525.2, Rev 2.0, 531.1, Rev 3.1, 551.1, Rev 1.0, and 552.2, Rev 1.0 may be found in "Methods for the Determination of Organic Compounds in Drinking Water - Supplement III", EPA-600/R-95-131, August 1995, available from NTIS, PB95-261616, U.S. Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, [phone].

(5) Method 1613 may be found in "Tetra-through Octa-Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans by Isotope Dilution HRGC/HRMS", EPA 821-B-94-005, October 1994, available from NTIS, PB95-104774, U.S. Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, [phone].

(6) Method 6651 may be found in "18th Edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater", "19th Edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater", and "20th Edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater", 1992, 1995, and 1998, American Public Health Association, available from the American Public Health Association, 1015 Fifteenth Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005. Any of these three (3) editions may be used.

(7) Method 6610 may be found in "Supplement to the 18th Edition of Standard Methods for Water and Wastewater", "19th Edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater", or "20th Edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater", 1994, 1995, and 1998, American Public Health Association, available from the National Public Health Association, 1015 Fifteenth Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005. Any of these three (3) publications may be used.

(8) Other required analytical test procedures germane to the conduct of these analyses are contained in "Technical Notes of Drinking Water Methods", EPA/600/R-94-173, October 1994, available from NTIS, PB95-104766, U.S. Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, [phone].

(9) EPA Methods 515.3, Rev 1.0 and 549.2, Rev 1.0 may be found in "Methods for the Determination of Organic and Inorganic Compounds in Drinking Water, Volume 1", 2000, EPA 815-R-00-014, available from U.S. EPA/NSCEP, Post Office Box 42419, Cincinnati, Ohio 42419, [phone].

(10) ASTM Method D 5317-93 may be found in the "Annual Book of ASTM Standards", 1999, Vol. 11.02, available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428. Method D 5317-93 may also be found in any other edition of the "Annual Book of ASTM Standards" published from 1993 until the effective date of this rule.

(11) Method 531.2, "Measurement of N-methylcarbamoyloximes and N-methylcarbamates in Water by Direct Aqueous Inactivation HPLC with Postcolumn Derivatization", Rev 1.0, September 2001, EPA 815/B/01/002 can be assessed and downloaded directly on-line at www.epa.gov/safewater/methods/sorcalt.html.

These methods are available for copying at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N1255, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. (Water Pollution Control Division; 327 IAC 8-2-5.2; filed Dec 28, 1990, 5:10 p.m.: 14 IR 1011; errata filed Aug 6, 1991, 3:45 p.m.: 14 IR 2258; filed Aug 24, 1994, 8:15 a.m.: 18 IR 35; errata filed Oct 11, 1994, 2:45 p.m.: 18 IR 531; filed Aug 25, 1997, 8:00 a.m.: 21 IR 46; errata filed Dec 10, 1997, 3:45 p.m.: 21 IR 1347; filed Jul 23, 2001, 1:02 p.m.: 24 IR 3956; filed Jun 13, 2005, 2:30 p.m.: 28 IR 3200; errata filed Jul 6, 2005, 3:15 p.m.: 28 IR 3582; filed Feb 25, 2013, 8:36 a.m.: 20130327-IR-327110667FRA)