(1) The purpose of this chapter is to set minimum certification and data reporting requirements for environmental laboratories that analyze drinking water samples.
(2) This chapter conforms to EPA primary enforcement responsibility requirements of 40 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) 142.10 for the certification of laboratories.
(3) Certified laboratories must comply with the requirements of this chapter, chapter
173-50 WAC, and applicable state and federal drinking water laws and regulations.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
70.119A.080. WSR 18-09-048, § 246-390-001, filed 4/13/18, effective 5/14/18. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050. WSR 92-15-152 (Order 290B), § 246-390-001, filed 7/22/92, effective 8/22/92.]