707/258-4000 [email protected] www.CaltestLabs.com Client Focused, Data Driven Pyrethroids, Fipronil and Other Pesticides Exceptional client service, Pyrethroids Fipronil and Its quality data at low levels. Pyrethroids are a class of pesticides commonly Degradates Since 1982, Caltest has led the way in NPDES compliance testing and the analysis used for structural, agricultural and consumer Fipronil is the principal active ingredient in a of wastewater, surface water, stormwater pest-control applications. Since the early 2000s, wide variety of pesticide products. It came into and sediment using EPA methods optimized for low levels of reporting. pyrethroids have been found at levels of concern common use as a replacement for pyrethroid in surface waters. The main sources of these pesticides. Due to fi pronil’s toxicity to aquatic We make the process easier for pyrethroids are discharges from municipal life it too has become the subject of regulatory you by providing: stormwater systems and from agricultural – Cutting-edge analytical methodology concern. Caltest clients are frequently required – Excellent quality assurance oversight lands. Many surface water bodies in California to monitor pyrethroids along with fi pronil and its – A dedicated project manager and a are considered impaired by pyrethroids because degradates; both can be analyzed by the same responsive client services team these pesticides are found at concentrations method, using a single 1-liter sample. – Appropriate sampling containers, chain that exceed water-quality objectives established of custody forms, and sampling Monitoring instructions to protect aquatic life. – The assurance that your data is backed Concern about the environmental impacts Environmental Impacts by our commitment to exceptional quality of pyrethroid and fi pronil compounds in standards, transparency and thorough documentation Even at very low levels, pyrethroids can be toxic waterways has led to the establishment of to aquatic life. Concentration goals are thus Additional services: monitoring programs across California. One Container delivery and sample pickup very low, often below current analytical detection notable example is the Surface Water Ambient available throughout the SF Bay Area, limits. There is uncertainty about exactly where Monitoring Program (SWAMP). Launched in Sacramento and the Central Valley. to set concentration goals, how to attain them, 2000, and working under the direction of the and what it will cost. The available data do State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) indicate however, that signifi cant reductions are and the nine regional boards, this program needed. has tracked pyrethroids and other pollutants in 1885 North Kelly Road California surface water bodies. An important Napa, CA 94558 Resources: (707) 258-4000 – Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board element of the program is a statewide database [email protected] – California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) that unifi es data from local monitoring efforts. www.CaltestLabs.com – Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Caltest has extensive experience with these

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How Can Caltest Help? Compounds and Reporting Limits Certifi cations and Partnering with scientists, regulators, Pyrethroids by NCI-SIM: Accreditations permittees and working groups, and using Aqueous Sediments (EPA 625.1M) (EPA 8270) (CA-ELAP) State of California cutting-edge technology to achieve lower Environmental Laboratory Analyte MDL (ng/L) RL (ng/L) MDL (ng/g) RL (ng/g) reporting limits, Caltest has been a leader in accredited for hazardous waste, Bifenthrin 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.33 method development for pyrethroid analysis. drinking water and wastewater. Cyfl uthrin 0.2 0.5 0.11 0.33 (Certifi cation 1664) Caltest has the expertise and analytical Lambda- 0.2 0.5 0.06 0.33 capabilities to meet the requirements of regional Cyhalothrin monitoring programs and discharge permits. (ORELAP) (TNI) National Cypermethrin 0.2 0.5 0.1 0.33 Environmental Laboratory Esfenvalerate: Central Valley TMDL 0.2 1 0.13 0.33 accredited for solid waste and Fenvalerate non-potable water testing In response to the Central Valley Regional Water Permethrin 2 5 0.11 0.33 Quality Control Board’s (CVRWQCB) pyrethroid through the State of Oregon. Additional reportable pyrethroid analytes: Allethrin, (Certifi cation 4036) TMDL, Caltest has established a board-specifi c Deltamethrin:Tralomethrin, Fenpropathrin, Tau-Fluvalinate, Tetramethrin option to report the targeted freely dissolved Additional Reportable Compounds U.S. Department of Energy pyrethroid compounds at the required low levels. by NCI-SIM: audited and approved as part This will ensure a streamlined reporting process Aqueous Sediments (EPA 625.1M) (EPA 8270) of the Integrated Contractor for our Central Valley clients. Purchasing Team (ICPT) Analyte MDL (ng/L) RL (ng/L) MDL (ng/g) RL (ng/g) Instrumentation Chlorpyrifos 0.5 1 0.12 0.33 (NCI-GCMS-SIM) – Negative Chemical Ionization Gas Diazinon 0.1 0.5 0.09 0.33 (SBE) Certifi ed Small Business Chromatography with Mass Spectrometer Detector Enterprise (CA and Federal) Fipronil 0.5 1 0.1 0.33 operated in the Selected Ion Monitoring mode. Fipronil Desulfi nyl 0.5 1 0.1 0.33 This technology is effective in achieving trace-level Fipronil Sulfi de 0.5 1 0.1 0.33 determination of surface water and wastewater treatment plant effl uent samples down to an RL of Fipronil Sulfone 0.5 1 0.1 0.33 0.5 ng/L (ppt); soils to 0.33 ng/g. This approach meets EPA criteria and conforms to MDL and RL Additional Pesticide Analyses derivation criteria. In addition to pyrethroids and fi pronil, Caltest 1885 North Kelly Road provides analyses of other pesticides, including: Napa, CA 94558 (707) 258-4000 To discuss your monitoring needs, request – Chlorinated pesticides & PCBs (EPA 608) [email protected] a quote, schedule a pickup, or get more – Organophosphorus pesticides (EPA 614) www.CaltestLabs.com information about pyrethroids, pesticides or – Carbamate pesticides (EPA 632) CCR P A ED AAP IT LL E EE D other projects, call us at (707) 258-4000 or – Neonicotinoids (EPA 632) NN

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