The Resource Recovery and Conservation Act (RCRA) lists and monitors a group of eight heavy metals which are commonly referred to as the RCRA 8. The reason being, each of these eight metals are extremely toxic at even small concentrations.
The amount of each metal present in waste is highly regulated so testing for each metal and their allowable limits is crucial.
The RCRA 8 metals are:
Arsenic
Cadmium
Lead
Selenium
Barium
Chromium
Mercury
Silver
Minimum Sample Size Required: 10 ounces for liquids
Turnaround Time: 5 business days
For more information about he RCRA 8 metal, visit the EPA site HERE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hi there! Have some questions about our company? Find the answers below.
What are your business hours?
Our office is open Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. We do close for major holidays, so we recommend ordering your testing and sending your sample early if a holiday is coming up. You can always reach us by email. Just send us a message at info@tpslab.com
When will I get my results?
We understand that you need your results as soon as possible. That is why we make sure to begin processing your samples as soon as they arrive at our laboratory. When the results are ready, we will email them to the email address you provided on your submittal form. The list below will give you an idea of our usual turnaround times.
Soil Tests: 5-7 Business days
Water Tests: 5 - 7 Business days
Plants Tests: 24 - 48 Hours
Compost Tests: 7 - 14 Business days
Fertilizer Tests: 3 - 5 Business days
Heavy Metals Test: 7 - 14 Business days
We offer a rush option for an additional 50% of the testing cost, but we would encourage you to give yourself time to test before you get to a point where a rush is needed.
