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EPA Method 549.2: Determination of Diquat and Paraquat in Drinking Water by Liquid-Solid Extraction and High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection

This document is included in Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM). 

Citation:

U.S. EPA. 1997. “Method 549.2: Determination of Diquat and Paraquat in Drinking Water by Liquid-Solid Extraction and High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection,” Revision 1.0. Cincinnati, OH

Description:

Analytical Method

Purpose/Objective:

EPA’s Selected Analytical Methods for Environmental Remediation and Recovery (SAM) lists this method for preparation and analysis of water samples to detect and measure paraquat.

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