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Troubleshooting in the Lab
Troubleshooting unexpected or unacceptable data is often frustrating because of the variety of possible causes that require assessing or ruling out. The first step in any troubleshooting effort is to identify all possible issues; even the ones that are unlikely as final answers. Once the possibilities are listed, rank them in order from the easiest to reach a decision on, to the most difficult.

Read the complete article at:
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/9_2007_troubleshooting.asp]

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APG's Water and Drinking Water Programs
During the month of September APG is here is to help you with your drinking water (WS) and wastewater (WP) proficiency testing needs! APG is a firm believer in quality! Yes, everyone states their quality is best but we take quality to the next level and I will explain why.

Read the complete article at:
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/9_2007_ws_wp.asp]

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Advantage Training Update
Beginning in September, APG’s online data entry system will provide a new, more streamlined way for study participants to use PT results for training demonstrations of capability.  Participants will be able to designate an analyst, analysis date and/or an SOP during online PT data entry.  Once the study closes and final reports are mailed, the demonstrations of capability can be generated online from the Advantage Training system. 

Learn more about Advantage Training
[http://www.apgqa.com/newsletters/11_2005_training.asp]

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SAVE MONEY: Order Your 2008 DMR-QA Study Now!
We are pleased to offer all of our customers who participated in this years study the opportunity to lock in 2007 prices NOW for next years DMR-QA Study. Place your order with APG by December 31, 2007 to receive this special price!

You can order by calling (800) 272-4442 to place your order with an APG account representative today or you can simply fill out the order form below and fax it to (440) 899-9453 for immediate processing.

Thank you for your business and continued support of APG’s quality products!

Place your order here!
[http://www.apgqa.com/library/pdf/DMRQA/DMRQA_Order_Form.pdf]

 

 

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Enterococci or Fecal Streptococcus Analysis
 
Are you required to analyze for Enterococci or Fecal Streptococcus?
 Not required
 Required by NELAC
 Required by State Agency
 Required by NPDES Permit
 
Are you required to run Proficiency Testing (PT) Samples for Enterococci or Fecal Streptococcus?
 Not Required
 Required Monthly
 Required Quarterly
 Required Semi-Annually
 Required Annually
 
Who is your primary vendor for Enterococci or Fecal Streptococcus PTs?
 ERA
 Wibby
 Other, please specify
 
 
What is your monitoring frequency?
 Not Required
 Monthly
 Quarterly
 Semi-Annually
 Annually
 
Do you run Quality Control Samples with your routine analysis?
 Not Required
 Run with Each Analysis Set
 Monthly
 Quarterly
 Semi-Annually
 Annually
 

 

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APG is growing...New Employee Announcement!
APG prides itself on customer service! So in order to provide maximum customer service to all our customers we at APG are pleased to welcome its two newest employees to the Inside Sales Team, Andy Gibson and Josh Hammond. As our customers continue to grow in number, Josh and Andy have been brought on board to ensure our customers receive the prompt attention they deserve. Contact Josh, Andy, or any of our knowledgable sales staff at 800-899-9452.

Andy and Josh will be providing assistance to customers located in the Northeast and Southeast regions of the United States. Please feel free to contact them today as they will be happy to assist you with any of your proficiency testing needs.

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Upcoming Texas Deadlines
On July 1, 2008, new statutory requirements will affect all commercial and a certain number of in-house environmental labs doing business in Texas.  Specifically, these labs will need to be accredited by TCEQ for the matrices, methods, and parameters of analysis in order to submit compliance data to the agency (directly or through permittees). The specific requirements can be found in Title 30 Texas Administrative Code Sections 25.4 and 25.6:

http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=5&ti=30&pt=1&ch=25&sch=A&rl=Y

Laboratories may also contact APG at 800-272-4442 or  by emailing labprgms@tceq.state.tx.us or by telephoning 512-239-3754.

 

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Employment News
APG is growing and we are looking for dynamic, motivated, high energy people to join our team. We believe that the quality of our people is what differentiates us in the market place and drives our competitive advantage. We are currently looking for qualified candidates to fill several opportunities. For more information please visit our web site.

Learn more at:
[http://www.apgqa.com/jobs]

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   IN THIS ISSUE

Troubleshooting in the Lab

 
  APG WP & WS Programs
     
  Advantage Training Update
     
 

DMRQA Comes to a Close

     
  New Employee Announcement
     
  Upcoming Texas Deadlines
     
   Employment News
     

  Contact APG
Email  support@apgqa.com
Phone  800.272.4442
   740.423.4200 Belpre
  440-899-9452 Cleveland
Fax  740.423.5588
 

  Current Studies
APG operates A2LA accredited monthly Wastewater (WP) Proficiency Testing Studies, bi-monthly Drinking Water (WS) studies, and quarterly Soils studies.
 
WP   Ships   Closes
Sept WP   9/4/07   10/18/07
Oct WP   10/1/07   11/14/07
Nov WP   11/5/07   12/19/07
 
WS Ships Closes
Sept WS 9/17/07 10/18/07
Nov WS   11/19/07   12/31/07
Jan WS   1/14/08   2/27/08
 
Soils Ships Closes
Oct Soils 10/29/07 12/12/07
Jan Soils   1/28/08   3/12/08
 
**Micros Ships Closes
Sept WP   9/10/07   10/18/07
Sept WS   9/24/07   10/31/07
Oct WP   10/8/07   10/14/07
Nov WS   12/3/07   12/31/07
 
 
 
** All Plate Count Microbiological samples are shipped overnight for Tuesday delivery and MUST be analyzed on the Wednesday following shipment.
 
   

  Find a Product
Search for APG Products by Program, Analyte, or Catalog Number.
 
   

  Order Products
Add products to your shopping cart, schedule shipments, and place your order.
 
   

  Track Your Order
With your APGQA.com Elite Account, you can determine when your APG shipment will arrive, schedule shipments to ensure your accreditations, and review previous orders.
 
   

  NELAC Method Locator
Are you looking for a NELAC Method Code? Use this online tool to find NELAC methods by analyte, category, reference, or type.
 
   

  Certifying Officers
Need to contact your Drinking Water or Wastewater Certifying Officer? Find their email address, mailing address, phone number, and fax number .
 
   

  DMRQA Coordinators
Find their contact information - email address, mailing address, telephone number, and fax number.