PAH Analysis in Drinking Water using Disk SPE Automated with the Biotage® Horizon 5000

US EPA method 550.1 is a method used by regulatory agencies to determine PAH's in drinking water by liquid-solid extraction (LSE) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).1 The method outlines the steps needed to perform extractions of PAHs from drinking water sources and finished drinking water; as well as the quality control (QC) program requirements to ensure the method is operated under control. Use of Biotage automated sample preparation products allows users to achieve the precise and consistent data needed to comply with EPA method 550.1 QC specifications as stated in method, section 10.3.2., for Initial Demonstration of Capability (IDC); while at the same time, streamlining laboratory practices to increase lab productivity.