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Total Residual Chlorine Testing MethodsFor: Northern Michigan Wastewater Operators SeminarDate: 25 September 2018
By: Tim LeTourneau, PE, PMPRegional Sales Manager – Michigan
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• Regulatory Criteria and Definitions
• Some Options for Ultra-Low Range (ULR)
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) Testing
Colorimetric
Amperometric
Ion Selective Electrode
• Lab Practice Reminders
Outline
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• Is my reading right?
• Am I using the correct
method, instrument?
• Am I in compliance?
• Will my lab results hold
up if questioned?
Issue: Measurement Uncertainty
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• Most Michigan NPDES Discharge Permits for
Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) to Surface Waters
have a limit of 0.038 mg/L or 38 ppb
• Per MDEQ, testing method & instrument must be:
1. NPDES-Permit compliant for Wastewater
2. Appropriately accurate and sensitive
3. Verifiable with proper QA/QC procedures
Regulatory Criteria
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• Limit of Detection (LOD) – the lowest
concentration that can be determined to be
statistically different from a blank with 99%
confidence. LOD’s are matrix, method, and
analyte specific.
• Limit of Quantification (LOQ) – the level above
which quantitative results may be obtained at a
specified degree of confidence; mathematically
equal to 10 x the Standard Deviation of the
results for a series of replicates used to
determine a justifiable LOD.
Definitions
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• Method Detection Limit (MDL) – the minimum
concentration measured with 99% confidence
that an analyte is greater than zero; are matrix,
instrument, and analyst specific and require well
defined analytical methods.
Used to judge the significance of a single
measurement of a future sample.
Determined by testing a minimum of seven (7) aliquots
of the sample
Calculated from the Standard Deviation of the replicate
measurements
Definitions, cont’d.
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• Instrument Detection Limit (IDL) – the
concentration equivalent to a signal, due to the
analyte of interest, which is the smallest signal
distinguished from background noise by a
particular instrument.
• Refer to USEPA Method Detection Limit
procedure in Title 40 CFR Part 136, Appendix B,
revision 1.11)
• When in doubt, discuss with your local MDEQ
contact
Definitions, cont’d.
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Practically Speaking
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Repeatedly Hitting the Target
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• Ultra-Low Range (ULR) Colorimetric Methods
• Ultra-Low Range (ULR) Amperometric Titration
Methods
• Ultra-Low Range (ULR) Ion Selective Electrode
Methods
Options for Chlorine Measurement
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Colorimetric Method
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Estimated Level of Detection
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Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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• Measured on
Spectrophotometer
• Methods are pre-
programed
• Uses liquid DPD
buffer & indicator
solutions
• Uses Pour-Thru Cell &
3-micron filter –
following DPD
reaction
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Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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• Reproducible optics of Pour-Thru Cell yield more
stable readings
• Sample color is compensated by zeroing
• Reagents are packaged in ampules & sealed
under argon gas for stability
• Reagents Blank values are subtracted from
sample readings
• Measurement wavelength is 515 nm
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• Perform analysis on Standard Solution within the
Method range; 0.040 mg/L, for example
• WW samples must be tested ASAP
• Ensure glassware is chlorine-demand free
• Tubing and Cell must be very clean; use 5.25 N
Sulfuric Acid
• Do NOT skip, improvise method steps!
Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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• If the Spectrophotometer
used does not have
direct read-out, a Abs vs.
Concentration curve may
need to be generated.
Colorimetric Method, cont’d.
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Amperometric Method
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Estimated Level of Detection
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• Forward Titration
• Uses Phenylarsine Oxide
(PAO) Titrant
• Acetate pH 4 Buffer
• Potassium Iodide (KI)
• Platinum Redox Probe
• Results are highly
accurate
Amperometric Method, cont’d.
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• Volume of titrant used
corresponds to the
concentration of chlorine
present; Equivalent Point
• Can also use Backward
Titration Method with Iodine
as Titrant
• Can use Backward Titration
to measure Bisulfite
concentration
Amperometric Method, cont’d.
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Forward Titration
Amperometric Method, cont’d.
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Backward Titration
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• Limit of Detection = 10 ppb
• Uses Potassium Iodate for
calibration solution
• Uses Iodide & Acid reagents
• Chlorine reacts with iodide to
form iodine, which is
measured with probe
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) Probe
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Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Probe, cont’d.
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• Electrode
response is non-
linear at low
levels
• Ferric
interference can
occur
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What About Method 8167?
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Estimated Level of Detection
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• Not recommended because –
1. Resolution – Hach Method
8167/Program #80 yields only
two (2) decimal places
2. Interference – DPD in powder
form can produce turbidity
interference
3. Level of Detection – 20 ppb;
repeatability 3X LOD or 60 ppb;
>38 ppb Discharge Limit
What About Method 8167, cont’d.
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• Always run a Standard first to ensure your
instrument and reagents are reliable
• Don’t use reagents past their expiration dates
• Run at least one reagent blank per lot
• Glassware cleanliness is very important
• Don’t use your finger/thumb as a stopper
• Follow your QA/QC procedures
• Clearly document your results; reflect proper units
Lab Practice Reminders
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Thank You For Your Time!
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“Bummer of a birthmark, Hal”
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Contact Information:Tim LeTourneau, PE, PMPHach Regional Sales Manager – [email protected]
Questions?
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