Collection of Methods

Test Method Collection
EPA offices and laboratories, and outside organizations, have developed approved methods for measuring the concentration of a substance or pollutant.  Below are categories of methods. Learn about how methods are developed on the Method Development page. 

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Air and Radiation

Water

Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances

Research and Development - Laboratory Validated

A Note about Research and Development Methods

Most of these methods are considered "laboratory validated" because they have not been formally adopted for use by a program office, nor have they been integrated into a regulatory program. However, some of these methods are in the process of being formalized.

Solid Waste and Emergency Response

Index to EPA Test Methods

Environmental Measurements and Modeling

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Last updated on July 25, 2024