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We Have a Winner!
Linda Fowler from Henry County Water & Sewage Authority won the $50 gas card for taking the DMRQA survey last month. Congratulations!
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PT Frequency: Is Once a Year Better for the Labs?
The TNI Laboratory Accreditation Systems Committee has prepared a white paper proposing that the TNI PT frequency be dropped to one per year from the current twice per year requirement. While this appears to be a simple cost savings proposal, which on the surface would save the laboratories half the cost of PT participation, adoption and implementation of the proposal has greater impact.
It is certainly true that cutting the frequency of PT participation to once per year will decrease the laboratories cost for "routine" participation. Similarly, such a change would also assist the states that that do not operate an effective PT database and struggle to process PT data on the six month interval. |
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However, as we learned very early in NELAC the issue with requirements is often not with the cost but with the effect. Read more to understand how PT programs help prevent laboratories from generating bad data.
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/7_2008_ptfrequency.asp]
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DMRQA Tech Tips
It's summer, it's hot outside and it's DMRQA season again!
For many of our customers this is a routine summer event, much like forth of July fireworks but without the fanfare. For some it is the first time participating in the ritual of proficiency testing. |
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The basic idea of testing the DMRQA (Discharge Monitoring Report Quality Assurance) products is to evaluate how well a laboratory performs their routine analysis for NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System). So if you pass your DMRQAs then the assumption is that your routine tests are performed correctly and accurately.
APG's Technical Support staff is available for assistance with questions that arise in the preparation and testing of the DMRQA samples. Anytime clarification is needed we can answer or find the answer to your questions.
DMRQA season is the busiest time of year for our Technical Support team. Read about the most frequent topics and tips for your DMRQA success.
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/7_2008_dmrqatechtips.asp]
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The Challenges of Texas 1005 TPH
The Texas TPH sample provided by APG is comprised of regular grade gasoline, diesel fuel, and 10W-30 motor oil, all of which are n-alkanes. None of these individual components are particularly troublesome to analyze for alone, but when the three are combined things get complicated. |
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Texas TPH is a state specific sample for those customers seeking accreditation with the state of Texas. The way the sample is run and reported is based upon TNRCC Method 1005 (Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission).
Read more about how sample preparation and data analysis for TPH.
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/7 2008_texastph.asp]
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Wisconsin Accredited Laboratories
The 2007-08 NR 149 update includes an important change for submitting proficiency testing results to the State of Wisconsin. In the past, evaluated proficiency testing samples results were required to be received by Wisconsin prior to the close of business on August 31.
With the updated NR 149, the proficiency testing deadline is moved up to August 15th.
It is important to understand that Wisconsin must receive the graded evaluations from your proficiency testing provider by August 15th. APG's June WP study will meet this new requirement. However, APG's July WP study does not meet this requirement. APG's July WP study ends on August 14th but the evaluated reports will not be submitted to accrediting bodies until the end of August. In general, any PT provider's study that begins in early July will be open for approximately 45 days and will not meet the August 15th deadline because evaluated reports take up to 21 days to be sent.
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Ohio Water Environment Association
APG exhibited at the 2008 OWEA Annual Conference hosted by the Northeast Section held at the Cleveland Downtown Marriott at Key Center. The exhibit was held June 25, 2008. We met with many wastewater and sewage professionals to discuss exciting new developments APG has to offer. We look forward to seeing you again next year! |
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APG is A2LA accredited for the design, preparation, and operation of PT schemes
that meet the requirements of ISO Guide 43-1:1997, ILAC G13:2000, EPA National
Standards for Water Proficiency Testing Studies Criteria Document, and relevant
sections of ISO Guide 34:2000, ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and 2003 NELAC Chapter 2 and
Chapter 5.
(Certification Code 2430.01)
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