TURBIDITY (0 to 4400 FAU) Method 8237 For water, wastewater, and seawater Attenuated Radiation Method (direct reading)* 2, Rotate the ‘wavelength dial until the small display shows: 860 am 1. Enter the stored program number for turbidity. Press: 75 0 ENTER ‘The display will show: 1am to 860 When the correct wavelength is dialed in, the display will quickly Note: The Powr-Thru show Cell cannot be used with a this procedure, ‘Zero Sample then: FAU TURBIDITY 0 6. Pour 25 mL of sample into another sample cell. Immediately place this sample cell into the cell holder. Close the light shield, 5, Press: ZERO ‘The display will show: ‘Leroing. ... then: 0. FAU TURBIDITY Note: The sample must ‘be well mixed before transferring ito the sample cell. “Adapted from ISO Method 7027. 3. Pour 25 mL. of deionized water (the 4, Place the blank into the cell holder. Close the blank) into a sample cell. light shield, Note: For highly colored samples, afitered portion of the sample is used in lace ofthe deionized water 7. Press: READ ‘The display will show: Reading... then the result in Formazin Attenuation Units (FAU) will be displayed. 853TURBIDITY, continued ‘Sampling and Storage Collect samples in clean plastic or glass bottles. Analyze samples as soon as possible after collection but can be stored 48 hours by cooling to 4 °C (39 °F). Warm samples to room temperature before analyzing, ‘Accuracy Check Standard Solution Method Prepare a 200 FAU standard solution by pipetting 5.00 mL. of a 4000 NTU Formazin stock solution into a 100-mL Class A Volumetric flask. Dilute to the mark with deionized water. Prepare this solution daily Precision Ina single laboratory, using a standard solution of 1000 FAU with the DR/2010, a single operator obtained a standard deviation of £49 FAU. Summary of Method This test measures turbidity, which is an optical property of the sample that results from scattering and absorption of light by particles in the sample. The amount of turbidity measured depends on the size, shape, color and refractive properties of the particles. Formazin standards are used for calibration and readings are taken using Formazin Attenuation Units (EAU). A 4000 NTU Formazin stock standard is also defined as 4000 FAU. The optical measurement method for FAUs is very different than the NTU method. Color interference is minimized by taking measurements at 860 nm. ‘This test cannot be used for USEPA reporting purposes, but it may be used for daily in-plant monitoring and is best suited for measuring turbidity levels greater than 20 NTU. A turbidimeter should be used for accurately monitoring low levels of turbidity and for reporting purposes.TURBIDITY, continued REQUIRED REAGENTS Description Water, deionized. REQUIRED APPARATUS. Sample Cells, 25 mL, matched pair OPTIONAL REAGENTS Formazin Stock Solution, 4000 NTU...... StabICal Solution, <0.1 NTU. StabICal Solution, 20 NTU. StablCal Solution, 200 NTU StablCal Solution, 1000 NTU....... OPTIONAL APPARATUS Bottle, wash, 250 mL, Flask, volumetric, Class A, 100 mL. Flak, filter, 500 mL. Filter Holder.. Filter Membrane, 47 mm, 0.45 microns.. Filter Pump, aspirator... Pipet Filler, safety BUDD... cnn Pipet, volumetric, Class A, 5.0 mL... ‘Stopper, rubber, one-hole, ‘Tubing, rubber, 5/16” 1 Tweezers, plastic... 14574-42 1546-49 Related Products For the most precise turbidity measurements, the Hach Model 2100P Portable Turbidimeter, o Model 2100AN Turbidimeter are recommended. These instruments are true nephelometers that meet all the performance requirements for turbidity measurements described in APHA Standard Methods, the EPA Methods of Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes and the Federal Register. For international use, Hach recommends the 2100 AN IS, a true nephelomter that meets, ISO 7027 requirements. For technical support and ordering information, see Section V. [In the US.A. call 800-227-4224 to place um order. ‘Outside the US.A.—Cantac the Hach office or distributor serving you. 855