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Definition

 

Those relevant for use in electronic data assessment include: 
A

 

Value reported is the mean (average) of two or more determinations. 
B

 

Results based upon colony counts outside the acceptable range. 
F

 

Species: Female sex. 
H

 

Value based on field kit determination; results may not be accurate. 
J

 

Estimated value; value not accurate. All results with a "J" qualifier require comment. 
K

 

Off-scale low. Actual value is known to be less than the value given. 
L

 

Off-scale high. Actual value is known to be greater than value given. 
M

 

Chemical Analysis: Presence of material is verified but not quantified. Oxygen Reduction Potential/Temperature: Indicates a negative value. Species: Male sex 
N

 

Presumptive evidence of presence of material 
O

 

Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed 
Q

 

Sample held beyond the accepted holding time 
T

 

Value reported is less than the laboratory method detection limit. The value is reported for informational purposes, only and shall not be used in statistical analysis. 
U

 

Compound was analyzed for but not detected. 
V

 

Analyte was detected in both the sample and the associated method blank. 
Y

 

Laboratory analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly preserved sample. The data may not be accurate. 
Z

 

Too many colonies were present (TNTC), the numeric value represents the filtration volume. 
I

 

The reported value is between the laboratory MDL and the laboratory PQL. 
?

 

Data is rejected and should not be used. Some of all of the quality control data for the analyte were outside criteria, and the presence or absence of the analyte cannot be determined from the data. 
*

 

Not analyzed due to interference. 
D

 

Measurement was made in the field. 
E

 

Extra samples were taken at composite stations 
R

 

Significant rain in the past 48 hours. 
!

 

Data deviates from historically established concentration ranges. 
 
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