Regulatory Programs:

As regulated industries and consulting engineers have varying environmental analytical needs, Prairie Analytical Systems, Inc. provides wide-ranging testing services. Our analytical capabilities have allowed us to become a Contract Laboratory for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, as well as to complete projects for other local, state and federal agencies such as the Capital Development Board, Department of Agriculture, Department of Military Affairs, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Health and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Regulatory-specific methodologies available include:

Clean Water Act (CWA) - Prairie Analytical Systems, Inc. performs analytical methods required for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit holders such as effluent monitoring, storm water monitoring, and assessment programs. Additionally, Prairie Analytical Systems, Inc.'s analytical expertise meets the demands of landfill monitoring projects.
Methods: EPA 200, 300, 400, and 600 Series.

Resource Conservation and Recover Act (RCRA) - Prairie Analytical Systems, Inc. offers analytical services demanded by RCRA regulations including waste characterization and groundwater monitoring. Methods: EPA 6000, 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series (SW-846)

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) - Prairie Analytical Systems, Inc. is certified by the State of Illinois to perform analysis of SDWA parameters. Methods: EPA 200, 300 and 500 Series.

Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) - Prairie Analytical systems, Inc. performs all analytical services required for completion of tank closure plans. Additionally, Prairie Analytical Systems, Inc. is the Capital Development Board's LUST section contract laboratory.
Methods: EPA 6000, 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series (SW-846)