EPA 533

Merit Laboratories Leading the Way with EPA Method 533 for PFAS

 Merit Laboratories Leading the Way with EPA Method 533 for PFAS

Since its initial publication in 2020, EPA Method 533 has become a leading approved analytical test method for the analysis of PFAS in drinking water.  During this time, Merit Laboratories has analyzed thousands of samples utilizing EPA Method 533 for drinking water.  In the publication of EPA Method 533 in 2020, Merit Laboratories was just a few national laboratories acknowledged in the approved method for PFAS testing in drinking water released by the U.S. EPA.

Understanding the Different PFAS Methods Available

 Understanding the Different PFAS Methods Available

Merit Laboratories offers several analytical options for PFAS. Analytical methods performed by Merit Laboratories include EPA 533, EPA 537 Rev. 1.1, EPA 537.1 ASTM D7979-19 with Isotopic Dilution, and ASTM D7968-17. The following summary will help guide you through selecting the most appropriate PFAS method for your project. EPA 537 Rev. 1.1: This is a drinking water method for 14 PFAS compounds using Solid Phase Extraction and Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS).

Merit Laboratories Now Performs Method EPA 533 for PFAS

 Merit Laboratories Now Performs Method EPA 533 for PFAS

Merit Laboratories is pleased to announce that it is now accepting samples for PFAS testing using method EPA 533. Merit Laboratories is one of first laboratories in the United States to perform EPA 533, a recently approved analytical testing method that focuses on short chain PFAS.

EPA Method 533 - the Newest PFAS Method - is Officially Released with Scientific Validation Support from Merit Laboratories

EPA Method 533 - the Newest PFAS Method - is Officially Released with Scientific Validation Support from Merit Laboratories

Merit Laboratories was just one of four national laboratories acknowledged in the newest approved method, EPA 533, for PFAS testing in drinking water that just released by the U.S. EPA. Merit was acknowledged in the approved method for completing a validation study using EPA 533 and was recognized for providing valuable feedback on the method procedures and reviewing the draft method manuscript.