LabCert Program Toolbox

On-Line Methods
HTML index of EPA analytical methods.

Publications
HTML index of DNR publications related to laboratories.

QA Document for a Small Wastewater Lab [PDF]
QA Document template for all small wastewater labs. Provides detailed starter information from which to generate a WWTP lab-specific Quality assurance plan for a lab determining BOD, TSS, ammonia, phosphorus, residual chlorine and fecal coliforms.

Tools for Submitting Groundwater Monitoring Data
Download ASCII file format and/or MS Excel spreadsheet to assist with electronic data submitals to DNR Waste Management Program (GEMS).

Submitting Public Drinking Water Monitoring Data
Information on file format for electronic data submital of public drinking water monitoring data to DNR.

Submitting Wastewater Monitoring Data
Information on pilot projects for electronic data submital of discharge monitoring report (DMR) data to DNR.

How to Become Certified or Registered for Total Phosphorus [PDF, 6KB]

Example Lab Forms [PDF, 173KB]
Benchsheets for BOD, TSS, Ammonia, Total Phosphorus, Residual Chlorine, and Fecal Coliform. Also corrective action form, laboratory equipment mainenance & calibration log form.

Outlier Rejection Procedure for QC Limits [PDF, 7KB]
Outlier rejection procedure for use when doing quality control limits.

Outlier Rejection Procedure for MDL determinations [PDF, 14KB]
Outlier rejection procedure for use when doing method detection limit studies.