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News|Webcasts|October 9, 2026

UCMR 6: Are You Ready? A Practical Guide to Four Methods and Laboratory Workflows

Webinar Date/Time: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:00 AM PST (2:00 PM EST)

Is your laboratory ready for UCMR 6? Explore all 4 methods, key testing requirements, and practical workflow considerations to help prepare for implementation.

Register Free: https://www.chromatographyonline.com/lcgc_w/UCMR-6

Event Overview:

The Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6), proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2026, covers 30 contaminants across 4 methods, including additional PFAS, pesticide metabolites, and industrial solvents, with reporting levels down to the low parts-per-trillion range. This webinar will provide a practical look at all 4 UCMR 6 methods, including the compounds they target and key sample preparation and workflow considerations. Learn what labs should evaluate when preparing methods, assessing current capabilities, and planning for increased testing demands.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand the background of UCMR 6 and why the EPA requires it.
  • Understand the four UCMR 6 methods, target compounds, and key requirements.
  • Identify critical sample preparation and workflow considerations.
  • Evaluate laboratory readiness for UCMR 6 testing, including sensitivity requirements.

Who Should Attend

  • Laboratory directors
  • Laboratory managers
  • Technical directors
  • Analytical chemists
  • Sample preparation scientists
  • Environmental testing specialists

Speakers

Lindsey Pyron
Vice President
EST Analytical

Lindsey Pyron is a senior executive with more than 30 years of experience in analytical instrumentation and engineered solutions. As vice president at EST Analytical, a Velaris company, he leads OEM partnerships, strategic alliances, international business development, and commercial growth initiatives. His leadership experience spans sales, marketing, service, R&D, and global distribution across more than 70 countries. He has given talks in 99 countries on environmental methods and sample introduction techniques.

Jeff Nichol
Technical Sales Manager
PromoChrom Technologies

Jeff Nichol joined PromoChrom Technologies in 2021 and currently serves as technical sales manager. His work focuses on collaborating closely with laboratories to solve complex sample preparation challenges, adapt to evolving regulatory requirements, and improve efficiency through solid phase extraction automation. His approach combines established solutions with the latest technologies to help laboratories meet their evolving needs.

Register Free: https://www.chromatographyonline.com/lcgc_w/UCMR-6