Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority EWWTP Plant

Sampling Requirement

Parameters	Bottle Type	Sample Type	Preservative	Holding Time	Sampling Method
Ammonia as N [NH3N]*	Pint Plastic	Composite	H2SO4 to pH <2cool to 4° C	28 days	EPA 350.1
Arsenic	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool_{to 4° C}	6 months	EPA 200.7
BOD*	½ Gal. Plastic	Composite	None cool to 4° C	48 hours	SM 5210B
Cadmium	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Chromium	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Color (Purity & Luminance)	Pint Plastic	Grab	None cool to 4° C	48 hours	SM 2120
Copper	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4 ° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Cyanide	Pint Plastic	Grab	NaOH to pH >12 cool to 4° C	14 days	SM 4500
Lead	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4 ° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Mercury	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4 ° C	6 months	EPA 600 245.1
Molybdenum	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4 ° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Nickel	Pint Plastic	Grab	HNO₃ to pH <2 cool to 4 ° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Total Oil & Grease	Quart Glass	Grab	H₂SO₄to pH <2 cool to 4° C	28 days	EPA 1664 HEM
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons	Quart Glass	Grab	HCl to pH <2 cool to 4° C	28 days	EPA 1664 SGT
Phenols	500 ml Amber Glass	Grab	H₂SO₄to pH <2 cool to 4° C	28 days	EPA 420.2
Selenium	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃to pH <2 cool to 4° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Silver	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃to pH <2 cool to 4° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
TSS*	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃to pH <2 cool to 4° C	7days	SM 2540D
Zinc	Pint Plastic	Composite	HNO₃to pH <2 cool to 4° C	6 months	EPA 200.7
Volatiles	3 – 40ml VOA Vials	Grab	Zero headspace HCl to pH <2 cool to 4° C	14 days	EPA 624

*Surchargeable Parameters

NOTES:
All sampling procedures must be in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 and EAJSA Rules and Regulations.

Sample preservation must be performed immediately upon sample collection. Any self-monitoring conducted at the designated sample location (outlined in permit) which is in accordance with EPA approved procedure must be reported to the EAJSA (please note 1/28/00 memo). When using a different method for analysis you must notify the EAJSA prior.

References:
40 CFR Part 136

EPA’s Industrial User Inspection And Sampling Manual for POTWs (EPA 831-B-94-001).

Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority Rules and Regulations.

EAJSA
50-A South Delaware Drive
Easton, PA 18042

(610) 250-6707

eajsasecretary@eajsa.com

The Authority Board Meeting

Updated Notice – July through December 2023 Meetings

NOTICE is hereby given that the Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority (the “Authority”) Board will hold its regular monthly meetings in the for the remainder of 2023 on the third Monday of each month in the Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority’s new Administration Building Conference Room (50 South Delaware Drive Easton, PA 18042). The Board’s meetings will continue to begin at 6:00 p.m.

The Board’s meetings are open to the public. Public participation at the meeting is welcomed.

The meetings are held in-person. From time to time, the Board may also hold a hybrid meeting allowing members of the public the option to attend the meeting in-person or remotely, through use of the Zoom internet technology application, including telephone option, or other video and audio advanced communication technology (ACT). Members of the public interested in attending the meeting remotely should check the Authority’s website www.eajsa.com for details concerning possible ACT or telephone connection to the meeting. One or more Authority Board members will always be present at the in-person meeting site to allow access to the meeting, even if remote access to the meeting is also available.

The Board’s proposed agenda for a meeting can be found at the Authority’s website prior to each meeting. The Board’s proposed agenda may be subject to revision both prior to, and at the time of the Board’s meeting.

A copy of the Board’s meeting minutes will be available for public review after approval on www.eajsa.com.

EAJSA

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