IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Lead and Copper: 6M1, 6M2, Reduced Cycle

Our Services:

• Ensure TCEQ Compliance: We verify that all samples and associated TCEQ forms submitted to the laboratory meet regulatory requirements.
• Prevent Violations: Avoid costly errors with our expert review of samples and paperwork to ensure accuracy.
• Proactive Monitoring: SPL compares your data against Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) limits, providing early notification of out-of-compliance results via email.
• Expert Guidance: Receive support with completing paperwork, electronic result reporting to the state, and navigating the compliance process.
• Convenient Preparation: We provide sample bottles and pre-filled TCEQ forms with your PWS name, ID, address, and contact details.
• Streamlined Collection: Enjoy the convenience of sample pickup and Water Quality Parameter (WQP) sampling services.
• Advanced Analysis: Our three ICP-MS instruments deliver high sensitivity and ensure operational redundancy for reliable results.
• Fast and Accessible Results: View your results online anytime with an internet connection (for credit-approved clients).

What Forms to Use:

• TCEQ form 20467 – used for selecting sites and approval by TCEQ. All sample and alternative sites have to be approved by TCEQ by completing form 20467.
• Form Homeowner Instructions – can be provided to homeowner to assist in sample collection. *PWS retains collection information sheet.
• Form TCEQ 20683 – to be submitted to the laboratory with the sample
• Form 20679

Sample Requirements and Collection Timeline:

• Initial Sampling: Systems must complete two (2) rounds of consecutive six-month sampling. The monitoring periods for collection are:
  • 6M1: January 1 – June 30: analytical results are due to TCEQ no later than July 10
  • 6M2: July 1 – December 31: analytical results are due to TCEQ no later than January 10
• Reduced Sampling: Systems that have successfully completed their two rounds of initial sampling may be reduced to 1 year or 3-year sampling based on their 90th percentile lead and copper sampling during their initial sampling period. Reduced monitoring has a second requirement of a seasonal sampling period.
• Reduced: June 1 – September 30: analytical results are due to TCEQ no later than October 10

System Size Number of People Served	Number of Sites For Initial/Routine Monitoring	Number of Sites For Reduced Monitoring (1YR, 3YR, 9YR)
100,000+	100	50
10,001 – 100,000	60	30
3,301 – 10,000	40	20
501 – 3,300	20	10
101 – 500	10	5
100 or less	5	5

Water Quality Parameters:

• SAMPLING INFORMATION:
  • Water Quality Parameter Sampling Instructions
  • WQP Sampling Example Standard Operating Procedure
  • Analytes:
    • pH – Field Measurement
    • Temperature – Field Measurement
    • Alkalinity
    • Calcium
    • Chloride
    • Conductivity
    • Hardness
    • Iron
    • Manganese
    • Sodium
    • Sulfate
    • TDS
    • Orthophosphate ** ONLY if inhibitor used
    • Silica ** ONLY if inhibitor used
  • pH and Temperature field measurements require the PWS (or their agent) to have documented TCEQ Laboratory Approval
  • SPL-Kilgore has Field Technicians with the experience and capability to sample your required WQP samples.