EPA Region 1 Mobile Laboratory
The EPA Region 1 (New England) Laboratory operates a mobile laboratory as a part of the Field Analytical Service Team. Field analysis conducted by the Field Analytical Service Team (FAST) provides EPA site project managers with high volume, quick turnaround sample results. Benefits of New England's Mobile Laboratory on Wheels include:
- "Real Time" Data
- Multimedia Applications
- Custom-Tailored Analytical Services
- High Quality Data
- Confirmation Analysis
Detection Limits
| Analyte Class | Method | Water | Soil | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOAs | GC | 0.5 ppb* | 30-60 ppb | 2-10 ppb/v |
| PCBs | GC | 0.25 ppm** | ||
| Pesticides | GC | 50-100 ppb | ||
| Metals | XRF | 40-100 ppm | ||
| Asbestos | PLM | Trace |
* = parts per billion
** = parts per million