Volatile Acids

This test method is used to determine the concentration of volatile fatty acids (VFAs), such as acetic, propionic, and butyric acids, in wastewater, anaerobic digesters, and other biological treatment systems.

Volatile Suspended Solids

This test method measures the volatile suspended solids (VSS) content in water or wastewater samples—representing the organic portion of suspended solids, which is essential for monitoring biological treatment processes.

Total Dissolved Solids

This test method is a gravimetric procedure that measures the residue remaining after a water sample is filtered and evaporated at 180°C.

Total Settleable Solids

This test method quantifies the volume of solids in a sample that settle out of suspension within a specified time under quiescent conditions. It is used to assess the settleability of solids in treatment processes, such as sedimentation in wastewater systems.

Total Solids

This test method is a gravimetric procedure for determining Total Solids (TS) in water, wastewater, and sludge samples by measuring the residue remaining after drying.

Total Suspended Solids

This test method determines Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in water and wastewater samples. TSS refers to the dry weight of particles trapped by a glass fiber filter.

Total Volatile Solids

This test method is a procedure for determining Total Volatile Solids (TVS) in water, sludge, or wastewater samples. TVS refers to the portion of total solids that is lost upon ignition at 550°C, representing the organic matter content.

Turbidity

This test method is a procedure for measuring turbidity in water and wastewater using a turbidimeter, an instrument that detects the intensity of light scattered at a 90-degree angle by suspended particles in the sample.

Phosphorus [Soluble]

This test method is used in determining phosphorus in water. This test is important to help monitor phosphorus levels in water to avoid eutrophication and damage to aquatic ecosystems.

Phosphorus [Total]

This test method is used in determining orthophosphate (and, when preceded by proper digestion, total phosphorus) in water. This test is important to help monitor phosphorus levels in water to avoid eutrophication and damage to aquatic ecosystems.