The labs at the MD-DE-DC WSC are clean, well-stocked, and appointed with modern equipment and a highly talented staff. The three labs analyze samples, conduct controlled-environment chemical tests with GCMS in the Water Qualty lab. Scientists and technicians work with core samples and analyze soils in the Sediment Lab.
Our labs assure reliability, reproducibility, and high quality of its data and information through adherence to USGS Fundamental Science Practices for publications. The use of comprehensive internal and external QA/QC processes to monitor method and analyst performance insure that our labs meet their commitment to publish high quality data of known and documented quality. External, independent oversight is provided by the USGS Branch of Quality Services as our labs are inspected by USGS qualified safety professionals.
There will be a lot more information specific to the labs at the MD-DE-DC WSC coming to this site very soon!
Some specialized USGS laboratories across the United States
Below are some of the related science elements closely related to Lab Analysis in our WSC
Water Quality Sampling in NWIS: MD DE DC
Analytical Chemistry
Core Technology Team
Below are FAQ associated with this project.
How frequently are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) detected in groundwater?
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are widely used in the manufacture of many products including refrigerants, plastics, adhesives, paints, and petroleum products, have been detected in about one-third of the wells sampled by the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program of the USGS. Chloroform and other trihalomethanes, the most commonly detected compounds, were found in about 9...
Does the use of pesticides affect our Nation's water quality?
Pesticide use in the United States has increased because not only must we supply our exploding population with food, but crops and food are also grown for export to other countries. The United States has become the largest producer of food products in the world, partly owing to our use of modern chemicals (pesticides) to control the insects, weeds, and other organisms that attack food crops. But...
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The labs at the MD-DE-DC WSC are clean, well-stocked, and appointed with modern equipment and a highly talented staff. The three labs analyze samples, conduct controlled-environment chemical tests with GCMS in the Water Qualty lab. Scientists and technicians work with core samples and analyze soils in the Sediment Lab.
Our labs assure reliability, reproducibility, and high quality of its data and information through adherence to USGS Fundamental Science Practices for publications. The use of comprehensive internal and external QA/QC processes to monitor method and analyst performance insure that our labs meet their commitment to publish high quality data of known and documented quality. External, independent oversight is provided by the USGS Branch of Quality Services as our labs are inspected by USGS qualified safety professionals.
There will be a lot more information specific to the labs at the MD-DE-DC WSC coming to this site very soon!
Some specialized USGS laboratories across the United States
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. Visit Media to see details.Organic Chemistry Research Laboratory -- Sacramento, California
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory — Lawrence, Kansas
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Environmental Chemistry Laboratory — Columbia, Missouri
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Passive Sampling Research—Columbia, Missouri
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Michigan Bacteriological Research Laboratory — Lansing, Michigan
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Functional and Molecular Bioassay Laboratory — Kearneysville, West Virginia
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Geospatial Analyses and Applications — Salt Lake City, Utah
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.High-Content Screening Laboratory — Columbia, Missouri
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Behavioral Toxicology Laboratory — Columbia, Missouri
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.National Wildlife Health Center — Madison, Wisconsin
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Environmental and Public Health Microbiology Laboratory — St. Petersburg, Florida
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Hydrogeophysics Laboratory — Storrs, Connecticut
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Photomicroscopy and Flow Cytometry Laboratory — Lafayette, Louisiana
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Microbial-Contaminant Interactions Laboratory — Boulder, Colorado
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Microbial Biogeochemistry Laboratory — Menlo Park, California
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Bioactive Chemicals Research Laboratory — Boulder, Colorado - Science
Below are some of the related science elements closely related to Lab Analysis in our WSC
Water Quality Sampling in NWIS: MD DE DC
Analytical Chemistry
The USGS Mineral Resources Program and other USGS scientists need specialized routine analysis in order to conduct their research. The Analytical Chemistry project facilitates the ability of USGS scientists to obtain needed analyses.Core Technology Team
Short descriptions of our capabilities across the United States. - Publications
- FAQ
Below are FAQ associated with this project.
How frequently are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) detected in groundwater?
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are widely used in the manufacture of many products including refrigerants, plastics, adhesives, paints, and petroleum products, have been detected in about one-third of the wells sampled by the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program of the USGS. Chloroform and other trihalomethanes, the most commonly detected compounds, were found in about 9...
Does the use of pesticides affect our Nation's water quality?
Pesticide use in the United States has increased because not only must we supply our exploding population with food, but crops and food are also grown for export to other countries. The United States has become the largest producer of food products in the world, partly owing to our use of modern chemicals (pesticides) to control the insects, weeds, and other organisms that attack food crops. But...