Laboratory

The Laboratory Committee covers current scientific and technical information as it relates to actual water quality of the Bay estuary and information related to analytical methods and protocols. In participates the in San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) and other scientific and technical efforts on behalf of BACWA.

To join the Lab Committee, fill in the form at the bottom of this page, email BACWA staff or request to join the Lab Committee Email List.

Committee Chair: Brittany Worthen, City of Petaluma

Committee Vice-Chair: Payal Sarkar, City of San Jose

Next Laboratory Committee Meeting

Laboratory Board Reports

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BACWA Laboratory Board Report 2025-10-14Download
BACWA Laboratory Board Report 2025-08-12Download
BACWA Laboratory Board Report 2025-06-10Download
BACWA Laboratory Board Report 2025-04-15Download
BACWA Laboratory Board Report 2025-02-11Download
BACWA Laboratory and Permits Handout 2024-12-10Download

Laboratory Library

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Presentation from Petaluma on DR3900 for Nutrient Analysis 2025-10-14Download
Presentation from San Jose on FIAlyzer for Nutrient Analysis 2025-08-12Download
Presentation from EBMUD on Automation of Total Phosphorus 2025-08-12Download
Presentation from San Jose on Nutrient Methods 2025-06-10Download
Presentation from FSSD on Hach TKN Procedure 2025-06-10Download
ChemVal Standard Method Micro Quality Control Sections 2025-04-15 (slides)Download