Introduction - Determination of Anions in Natural and Treated Waters - page 56

microconstituents were finally separated and quantitatively evaluated, was
straightforward, involving a low concentration of the leading constituent (low detection
limit) and a low pH of the leading electrolyte (separation according to pK values).
1.2 Rationale, analysis of water samples
Tables 1.10(a-j) review the methods used for the determination of various anions in
various types of waste samples, eg natural, sea, estuary, aqueous precipitation (rain, snow
and ice), ground and surface waters, potable water, waste waters, sewage and trade
effluents and high purity waters (eg boiler feed).
In these tables analytical techniques are cross-referenced with anion determined, the
type of water sample and the section number in the topic. If the reader finds that a method
is not listed for determining a particular anion in the particular type of water sample, then
by examination of the table he or she may find a method that is listed under another type
of