ERA DMR-QA Study 30

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If you are a non-NELAC lab, ERA’s DMR-QA specific study is designed to meet your needs. It has the longest open period and includes all of the required analytes allowing you to run the required standards at your convenience. We also make reporting your data easy with the most convenient on-line data entry system available. All ERA participants will also earn a Certificate of Participation at the conclusion of the study.

Permittee Data Return Packages
The online data entry system allows contract laboratories to enter their data and prepare customized data reporting packages for each permit holder. Simply select a permit holder or create a general package, and add the analytes to be reported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who should perform my DMR-QA testing?
A: The lab that routinely performs the analysis for your facility; either an in-house or contract laboratory.

Q: What type of studies will meet my DMR-QA requirements?
A: You can meet your DMR-QA requirements by participating in ERA's specific DMR-QA 30 study or in our WP-180, WP-181, WP-182, WP-183, or WP-184 studies. If you participate in one of these three WP studies, you must meet the WP Study deadline, even if it is sooner than the July 2, 2010 deadline. Also, inform ERA that you are using the WP study to meet DMR-QA requirements before the data is submitted.

Q: Can I meet both my state and DMR-QA requirements with a single study?
A: In many cases yes. Simply call ERA customer service at 1-800-372-0122 and we will guide you through the process of selecting a PT option that will meet all of your requirements.

Q: Do I have to run all analytes?
A: If the analytes appear on your permit and are part of Study 30, you are responsible for reporting data for those analytes.

Q: Are there other resources that I can use for more information?
A: Yes. www.eraqc.com or the US EPA Website are excellent resources to obtain more information.

Q: How do I know what samples I need to purchase?
A: You are required to analyze any analyte listed on your NPDES permit and found on the analyte checklist in the 308 Letter.

Q: What if my contract laboratory and I purchase ERA samples from different studies?
A: No problem. Each laboratory simply must ensure that they report their data by the closing date for their chosen study.

Q: Can I report my data online?
A: Yes. The eDATA™ Online Data Entry System reviews your data for completeness while you are entering it, and the system remembers your information so you never have to re-type it. Finally, it allows you to generate your final NPDES Permit Report Forms and individual laboratory analyte checklists for reporting to your coordinator. The eDATA™ Data Entry System is safe and secure and provides complete assurance that your data has been received.