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Evelyne Doré1, Darren A Lytle2, Lauren Wasserstrom3

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Field analyzers offer rapid, cost-effective lead testing in drinking water. However, concerns exist regarding accurate quantification of total lead due to varied sample preparation methods compared to laboratory standards.

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  • Environmental Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Field analyzers are increasingly used for lead (Pb) detection in drinking water.
  • These tools are favored by states, water utilities, and building managers for their speed, low cost, and simplicity.
  • Established laboratory methods are the benchmark for lead concentration measurement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the data quality of field analyzers against traditional laboratory methods for lead measurement.
  • To provide practical information on commercial field lead analyzers, including cost and ease-of-use.
  • To evaluate the impact of different sample preparation protocols on lead quantification.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review comparing data quality from field analyzers to laboratory methods.
  • Analysis of commercial field analyzers based on electrochemistry, colorimetry, and fluorescence.
  • Examination of manufacturer-specified sample preparation protocols versus standard laboratory acidification.

Main Results:

  • Field analyzers offer convenience but may underestimate total lead concentrations due to inadequate sample preparation, particularly for particulate lead.
  • Different analyzer types (electrochemistry, colorimetry, fluorescence) have varying protocols.
  • Field analyzers have been successfully used for rapid screening and in situations with limited lab access.

Conclusions:

  • Field analyzers present a trade-off between practical convenience and data accuracy for lead testing in drinking water.
  • Careful consideration of sample preparation is crucial to ensure reliable results.
  • The suitability of field analyzers depends on the specific measurement objectives and the form of lead present (dissolved vs. particulate).