1. Barnstable County Department of health and environment
MS4 Stormwater Monitoring Laboratory Services, Field Equipment and Pricing
Barnstable County Department of health and environment
October 11, 2018

2. Parameter Price Parameter Price
Bacteria
$25.00
Ammonia*
$20.00
Surfactants*
$45.00
pH*
$10.00
Conductivity*
Temperature*
Field Test Only
Salinity*
Aluminum
Arsenic
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
$30.00
Cadmium
Chloride
$12.00
Chromium
Copper
$15.00
Parameter
Price
Iron
$15.00
Lead
Mercury
$25.00
Nitrate
$12.00
Nitrite
Odor
$7.00
Oil and Grease
$70.00
Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products (PPCP)
To Be Decided
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
$28.00
Total Nitrogen (Combustion)
$45.00
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
$120.00
Total Phosphorus
Total Suspended Solids
$20.00
Zinc
The Laboratory is capable of providing the analyses necessary for meeting MS4 stormwater monitoring requirements.
Bacteria is the primary analyte, but the laboratory provides an array of analytical offerings.
This list reflects standard rates; the prices will likely be offered to the towns at a discounted price, pending administrative approval.
*It is recommended or required that these parameters be analyzed in the field using test kits. If the towns feel it is beneficial, the County may be able to purchase the kits in bulk at a discounted rate and distribute them accordingly.

3. Environmental Field Testing Equipment pH, Salinity, Conductivity, Temperature
YSI Professional Series Pro1030
Cost: $1,315 plus consumables
3 year warrantee
30 ft cable
Cost of replacement probe $170
Meter must be shipped to Geotech for probe maintenance.
Oakton Waterproof 150/450 Meters
Cost: $800-$900 plus consumables
6 month warrantee
25 ft cable
Cost of replacement probe $53.75
Probes can be shipped overnight by Geotech and replaced in house.
Oakton 50 Series pH Pocket Testers
Cost: $185 plus consumables
Handheld device

4. Environmental Field Testing Equipment Chlorine, Ammonia, Surfactants
CHEMetrics K-9400
Cost: $88.07 for kit with 20 tests
Ammonia
Hach Test Strips
Cost: $24.79 (per 25 strips)
Chlorine
Hach Pocket Colorimeter II
Cost: $463 for tests
Can be cumbersome in the field
Low range test strips are a potential option at $18.45 (per 50 strips). Use of these strips may not be acceptable by EPA; test is subjective and may not always detect low levels of chlorine.
The total cost of these three items is approximately:
$600
Mention the Hach SL1000. Cost is approximately $3300. PPA Portable Parallel Analyzer – Chlorine and Ammonia (ChemKey) with ports for PH/Temp, Conductivity/Temp Probes (no salinity or surfactants) "A single instrument combines colorimetric and probe testing in a field kit that requires fewer bulky accessories. All chemicals and processes are entirely contained inside the Chemkey. There are no powder pillows or glass vials to handle." $3,265 
Real-Time Test Challenge with the SL1000 Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA)  

5. Opportunities for Assistance from Health Department Staff
Contribution of permanent and/or seasonal staff for field sampling assistance; seasonal staff may be utilized for sample transport to the laboratory
Purchase of field instrumentation and consumables at a discounted rate
Possible acquisition of volunteer field samplers
Calibration of field instrumentation and training of town and/or volunteer staff
Development of a regional Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)
Laboratory analysis and coordination with towns to maximize efficiency and avoid overload
Distribution of historical sanitary survey data
Data collection and sharing

6. Sean O’Brien Director Department of Health and Environment (508)
Bethany Traverse Environmental Project Assistant Department of Health and Environment (508)