| • If the sample is taken for compliance purposes or for a discharge permit, Fecal Coliforms, Fecal Streptococcus, and Enterococci samples must be run within 6 hours of sample collection. • If the sample is taken for compliance purposes or for a discharge permit, Total Coliforms, E. coli and Heterotrophic Plate Count samples need to be run within 24 hours of sample collection. • If client is aware that hold times are going to be exceeded but would like analysis anyway, please indicate this on the Chain of Custody. • If hold times are exceeded, this may impact the results. This will be noted on the report. |