Cracking the Code on Nitrogen Methods

A Practical Webinar for Wastewater Testing and Compliance Professionals

Nitrogen analysis plays a critical role in wastewater treatment, compliance monitoring, and nutrient management, yet selecting the right method and interpreting results correctly can be complex. In this webinar, we’ll break down the most common nitrogen parameters, including ammonia, nitrate/nitrite, TKN, and total nitrogen, and explain how these measurements support both regulatory reporting and process control.

Attendees will gain practical insight into commonly used analytical methods, sample handling and QA/QC best practices, and how to avoid common reporting and interpretation mistakes. We’ll also review real-world scenarios involving nitrification, denitrification, permit compliance, and troubleshooting elevated nitrogen results.

Whether you work in a laboratory, wastewater treatment facility, or environmental compliance role, this session will provide the clarity and confidence needed to improve data quality, optimize operations, and make informed nitrogen testing decisions.

Key takeaways

• Understand key nitrogen methods and reporting requirements
• Improve testing accuracy with better QA/QC and sample handling
• Gain practical insights for compliance, troubleshooting, and process optimization

Who should attend

This webinar is designed for you if you are:

• Analytical Chemist
• QA Manager
• Process Engineer
• Wastewater Operator

Speaker: Sam Johnson (Inorganic Chemist, Waters ERA)

Sam has been with Waters ERA for 11 years, specializing in the manufacturing and analytical verification of inorganic standards and reagents.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology with a minor in Watershed Science from Colorado State University in Fort Collins.

Throughout his career, Sam has supported the environmental testing industry by providing solutions for wastewater, drinking water, and soil testing laboratories.

Speaker: Christy Abbas, PhD (Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Waters ERA)

Christy has been with Waters ERA for six and a half years. Her career spans roles at an instrument manufacturer, a biopharmaceutical laboratory, and a mining company. She earned her PhD in Applied Chemistry from the Colorado School of Mines.

Throughout her career, Christy has supported the nuclear, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, as well as academia. Drawing on her background in analytical chemistry, product development, marketing, and sales, she is focused on expanding Waters ERA’s product portfolio to better meet evolving customer needs.