GC/MS Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds in Drinking Water: Productivity Solution for US EPA Method 524.2

The GC/MS analysis of volatile organics in drinking water according to United States Environmental Protection
Agency (US EPA) Method 524.2 offers a number of analytical challenges, ranging from water handling to very low target compound concentrations. It requires a highly sensitive mass spectrometer in order to achieve the required method detection limits. This application note demonstrates that the Thermo Scientific DSQ™ II GC/MS system provides excellent sensitivity and allows for the use of a 5 mL purge.