Guidance Documents (pdf format)
Biosolids (01/08) - This document lists the references that laboratories can use when analyzing biosolids sample for fecal coliform.
Chain-of-Custody (04/00) - This document addresses certification requirements for chain-of-custody records.
Colorimetric Methods (11/98) - This document addresses certification requirements for colorimetric analysis methods.
Continuous Monitors (09/00) - This document addresses certification requirements for continuous monitors used in conjunction with pH and residual chlorine analyses.
Discrete Analyzers (08/05) - This document assists laboratories applying for discrete analyzer approval. For more information regarding the use of discrete analyzers, please click here.
Enterococci Guidance Document (08/05) - This document lists the requirements for enterococci certification in South Carolina.
Enterococci Medium Quality Control Record (08/05) - This is an example record that the laboratory may use to record the quality control checks performed on the medium.
Enterolert© Sample Analysis Form (10/06) - This is a form that laboratories may use when recording enterolert© results.
Field Parameter Certification Guidance Document (04/07)- This document was designed for laboratories performing field analyses.
Ion Chromatography Checklist (12/97) - This document is a checklist used to assist laboratory certification officers (LCOs) in evaluating ion chromatography.
Microbiological Verification Requirements (08/98) - This document addresses verification requirements for total and fecal coliform analyses performed using the membrane filter technique.
MMO-MUG (Colilert® and Colisure®) (06/00) - This document addresses certification requirements for MMO-MUG analyses.
Organic Analyses Guidance Document (2008) - This document addresses certification requirements for organic analyses (volatiles, semi-volatiles, pesticides, etc.)
Titrimetric Methods (08/96) - This document addresses certification requirements for titrimetric analyses.
Trace Metals Guidance Document (09/04) - This document addresses certification requirements for trace metals analyses.