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Biosolids Testing Program

These tests are designed to assist municipalities, farmers, environmental agencies, and others in developing environmentally sound biosolids management and utilization programs, particularly in regard to land application. To use this program, obtain a free sample mailer and submission form from the laboratory. 

Samples are analyzed for pH, percent solids, volatile solids, total nitrogen, organic nitrogen, ammonium nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, aluminum, iron, manganese, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, and zinc.

 

Basic Biosolids Test ...........................................................................................

$235.00

 

Samples are analyzed for percent solids, total nitrogen, organic nitrogen, ammonium nitrogen, arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, zinc, and PCBs to satisfy requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Chapter 271or Chapter 275 Sewage Sludge Quality Test. Results also are reported for volatile solids, pH, aluminum, calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium.

 

DEP Chapter 271 Sewage Sludge Test .........................................

$375.00

 

Test Method Cost
PCBs EPA Method 8082 $80.00
Cyanide EPA section 3.3.3.2 + 9010 $30.00
Mercury EPA Method 7470 $35.00
Arsenic EPA Method 3050B + 7060 $32.00
Selenium EPA Method 3050B + 7740 $32.00
Total Carbon Combustion $15.00
Nitrate Nitrogen (NO3-N) Chromatography $15.00

Calcium Carbonate Equivalence (CCE)  

ASTM Method C 25 $25.00
Faxing Reports (cost per page)   $1.00

  Fees effective 7/01/12

Please send questions and comments to: aaslab@psu.edu




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