Inductively Coupled Plasma­Atomic Emission Spectrometer (Varian Libertyseries II Axial) with Graphic Furnace (Varian Spectra AA 640Z).

Gas Chromatograph (Perkin-Elmer 8500) with electron capture and flameionization detectors.

Gas Chromatograph/Mass Selective Detector (Hewlett Packard 5890 seriesII/5971) with purge and trap concentrator (Teckmar LSC-2000).

LABORATORY FACILITY

The laboratory occupies approximately 8500 square feet. It is divided into microbiological, biomonitoring, organic, inorganic (metals and special chemistry, and analytical equipment repair sections. Separate climate control systems were designed for the main laboratory, biomonitoring, and organic sections to minimize chemical cross-contamination.