3.2 - Use of EPA Methods for Analysis
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What does BOD stand for?
💡 Hint: What do we measure regarding oxygen consumption?
What is the purpose of COD?
💡 Hint: Think about what COD indicates regarding water quality.
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What does speciation in water analysis help identify?
💡 Hint: Think about what speciation truly reveals.
True or False: Quality control ensures that the results of analytical tests are reliable.
💡 Hint: Consider what QC stands for.
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Analyze a hypothetical scenario where a river shows increased toxicity but BOD, COD, and TOC values remain within acceptable limits. Discuss how bioassays would help in this investigation.
💡 Hint: Consider how individual components affect each other.
Design a study plan that incorporates quality assurance and quality control measures for a lab analyzing contaminants in drinking water.
💡 Hint: What steps are necessary to guarantee reliable results in environmental testing?
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