Electrochemical Detection of Heavy Metals in Municipal and Ground Water Samples

Abstract

This report describes the analysis of drinking water field samples for selected heavy metal contaminants at EPA relevant levels. First, four laboratory deionized water samples spiked with trace metal contaminants were analyzed to determine the limits of the assay when performed with the homebuilt instrument and field kit. Next, eleven tap water field samples collected from various locations in Maryland, Texas, and the Washington DC area were tested. Models for interactions between compounds are explored under the standard addition framework. Finally, recommendations for improvements to the field kit are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 29, 2023
Accession Number
AD1215835

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey S. Erickson
  • Lisa C Shriver-Lake
  • Scott A Trammell
  • Scott N Dean

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Data Sets
  • Detection
  • Drinking Water
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Field Tests
  • Groundwater
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Water Quality

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.