Comprehensive Overview

Poly Chlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent organic pollutants (POPs) originating from transformer dielectric fluids, petroleum spills, and incomplete combustion. Because they bioaccumulate and possess strong carcinogenic properties, strictly low limits are enforced. We perform GC-ECD and GC-MS testing for all 16 EPA priority PAH compounds and PCB congeners in water.

Applicable Regulatory Standards & Testing Protocols

✓ USEPA Method 610 (Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons) ✓ USEPA Method 608 (Organochlorine Pesticides & PCBs) ✓ IS 10500 organic contaminant limits

Analyzed Parameters & Test Methods

16 EPA Priority PAHs: Benzo(a)pyrene, Naphthalene, Phenanthrene, Fluoranthene, Chrysene, Pyrene

Total PCB Congeners (Aroclor 1242, 1254, 1260)

Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene (BTEX Compounds)

Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons Total Limit (0.0001 mg/L)

Benzo(a)pyrene Limit (0.0005 mg/L)

Polychlorinated Biphenyls Total Limit (0.0005 mg/L)

Sample Intake & Turnaround Protocol

2 Liters Water in Amber Glass Bottle with Teflon-lined Cap | Turnaround Time: 6 - 8 Working Days

Key Scope & Execution Deliverables

Liquid-Liquid Extraction (LLE) with silica gel column clean-up

GC-MS Selective Ion Monitoring (SIM) for ultra-low detection limits

Carcinogenic risk index evaluation for PAH compound profiles

Compliance certificate for environmental baseline and remediation studies

Key Business & Regulatory Benefits

Detects highly toxic persistent organic pollutants in groundwater tables

Provides crucial evidence for industrial site contamination assessments

Required Document Checklist

Petroleum / Transformer Fluid History at Site
Chilled Sample Transport Chain of Custody