When it comes to water analysis, it can be challenging for labs to keep up with ever-changing testing
regulations while also executing time-efficient, accurate, and risk-mitigating workflows. To ensure the safety of our
water, there are a host of national and international regulators such as the US Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), World Health Organization (WHO), and the European Union (EU) that demand stringent testing methods for
drinking water and wastewater. Those methods often call for fast implementation and lengthy processes, as well as
high sensitivity and reliable instrumentation. This paper explains how your ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and LC-MS-MS
workflows can be optimized for compliance with the latest requirements for water testing set by regulations like US
EPA methods 200.8, 6010, 6020, and 537.1, along with ISO 17294-2. It will discuss the challenges faced by
regulatory labs to meet requirements and present field-proven tips and tricks for simplified implementation and
maximized uptime.