Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Testing

The contracted laboratory must be certified by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Laboratories must provide new, one time use samples containers, an appropriate cooler with temperature control and sample pick-up. The laboratory will be responsible for the disposal of samples after testing is finalized. The laboratory must provide a chain-of-custody receipt form with carbon copies for all laboratory samples. Test results are required to be provided no later than 10 calendar days after submission.

All results shall be submitted using a computer-generated form and results shall be entered using the computer to insure legibility and clarity. Perform weekly WWTP laboratory tests. Testing shall normally be done on a weekly basis as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit on a regularly scheduled Sunday and Monday of each week with pick-up on a regularly scheduled Monday and Tuesday of each week. Laboratories shall provide sample pick-up. All work shall be done IAW Attach 2_Statement of Work.