Maintaining water quality is crucial for human health. Wastewater testing labs analyze wastewater and groundwater to detect the presence of contaminants and pathogens in water and play a key role in maintaining public health. Monitoring wastewater from domestic and commercial sources is vital for the early detection of harmful chemicals and pathogens.
The Vital Role of Wastewater Testing Labs
Groundwater is the water absorbed by the Earth’s surface and gets trapped between the soil particles and fractured rocks beneath the Earth’s surface. People use groundwater for drinking, agricultural production, and crop irrigation purposes. This water often becomes polluted with soluble contaminations and pathogens, causing threats to humans and the environment.
Monitoring Wastewater and Groundwater
ChemServe is an environmental and wastewater testing lab with sophisticated instrumentation and trained professionals. The laboratory equipment analyzes environmental contaminants at concentrations in the parts per billion (ppb) to parts per million (ppm) range. As one of the few full-scale wastewater testing laboratories in the USA, we provide high-quality wastewater testing services with quick turnaround times and affordable prices.
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Comprehensive Wastewater Testing Services
Wastewater is an aggregate of residential and commercial wastes carrying organic, inorganic, synthetic organic, oils, sediments, micro-organisms, and many other tasteless, odorless, and colorless pollutants.
At the ChemServe, we offer wastewater testing services for the following parameters:
- Volatile solvents such as methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, benzene, toluene.
- Chlorinated pesticides such as DDT, Dieldrin, and chlordane.
- Semi-volatile compounds such as phenols, phthalates, and other organic compounds. These include polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), volatile petroleum hydrocarbons (MAVPH method), extractable petroleum hydrocarbons (MAEPH method), and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
- Follow the links for more information about EPA methods 625 for semi-volatile compounds and 608 for pesticide/PCBs.
- Click here for information on NPDES testing at Chemserve
Most of these compounds are either highly toxic, persistent in the environment, or bioaccumulated in animals and humans.
Inorganic Compounds or Non-Carbon-containing Compounds Include:
- Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and others
- Anions such as fluoride, nitrate, chloride
- A host of water quality parameters such as BOD, COD, pH, cyanide, nutrients
Solids in Wastewater Include:
- Dissolved solids include calcium, chloride, phosphorus, nitrate, sulfur, iron, and other compounds.
- Settleable solids that include dry leaves, plastic waste, and more.
ChemServe utilizes highly sophisticated analytical instruments in its wastewater testing laboratories and uses Gas Chromatograph (GC), GC mass Spectrometer (GC/MS), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectrometers. Modern instrumentations and advanced testing methodologies ensure the sensitivity and accuracy of testing services.
Ground Water Testing Solutions
Groundwater is the most abundant freshwater resource. It is the cheapest water source for drinking and agricultural use. Contamination of groundwater impacts health, community, and economy. At ChemServe groundwater testing lab, we offer groundwater testing services for the following parameters.
Organic Compounds:
- Volatiles
- Hydrocarbons
- PCBs
- PAHs
Physical Tests Include:
- Turbidity
- Color
- Odor
- Taste
Bacterial Tests:
- Coliform bacteria
- Enterococci
- E.Coli
Basic Chemical Tests Include:
- pH
- B.O.D
Inorganic Compounds Include:
- Heavy metals, such as lead, iron, copper, zinc, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, as well as nitrate, nitrite, sulfur, manganese, and many others
ChemServe is a comprehensive wastewater testing lab specializing in all process steps, from sample collection to laboratory analysis. Our technicians are highly skilled and equipped with specialized equipment to produce accurate and precise results for groundwater.
Why Choose ChemServe Lab?
We are a third-party wastewater testing offering comprehensive groundwater and wastewater testing services. We have:
- Advanced Equipment: Our wastewater testing labs utilize the recommended methods for detecting contaminants using modern analytical equipment.
- Skilled Professionals: Educated and trained individuals perform testing in a highly controlled environment, making it possible to deliver error-free results.
- Wide Scale Of Testing: Using EPA-mandated methods, we offer comprehensive testing services for detecting physical, chemical, organic, and inorganic parameters and microorganisms.
- Competitive Pricing: We offer wastewater and groundwater testing services at market-competitive prices while maintaining the highest standards at every step.
- Quick Turnaround Time: Quick and on-time analysis to ensure the validity of results. Standard turn-around time is 10 business days.
Established on a Foundation of Trust
In the early 1970s, ChemServe Environmental Analysts was founded as a local laboratory specializing in drinking water analysis, coinciding with the establishment of the EPA. In 1986, the laboratory shifted its focus towards catering to commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. The laboratory experienced significant growth throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, leading to its transformation into a comprehensive environmental testing company that provides a wide range of testing services.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
Wastewater testing involves analyzing residential and commercial waste for various pollutants, such as volatile solvents, toxic metals, chlorinated pesticides, and semi-volatile compounds. It is crucial as these pollutants can be highly toxic, persistent in the environment, and harmful to both human health and ecosystems.
ChemServe offers wastewater testing for volatile solvents, chlorinated pesticides, semi-volatile compounds, heavy metals, anions, and water quality parameters such as BOD, COD, pH, cyanide, and nutrients, among others.
ChemServe utilizes highly sophisticated instruments such as Gas Chromatograph (GC), GC mass Spectrometers (GC/MS), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and ICP/MS instrumentation. These modern technologies ensure sensitivity and accuracy in the testing process.
Groundwater testing is crucial as it is a significant freshwater resource for drinking and agricultural use. ChemServe conducts groundwater testing for organic compounds, physical tests (turbidity, color, odor, taste), bacterial tests (coliform bacteria, enterococci, E.Coli), and basic chemical tests (pH, B.O.D) among others.
ChemServe employs highly skilled professionals and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the accuracy and precision of testing results. Our adherence to EPA-mandated methods guarantees reliable outcomes. Chemserve is regulated by NELAP, the main regulatory body of the environmental testing industry.
Heavy metals, such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and others, can be extremely harmful to the environment and human health when present above trace levels. ChemServe’s wastewater testing includes the detection of these heavy metals to assess potential contamination levels.
Yes, ChemServe’s testing procedures adhere to EPA and NELAP-mandated methods, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards.
The standard turnaround time for wastewater and groundwater analysis at ChemServe is 10 business days.
Yes, ChemServe provides testing for microorganisms like coliform bacteria including E.coli, and, enterococci, which are important indicators of water quality and potential contamination.
ChemServe is a third-party testing lab with skilled professionals and advanced equipment, offering comprehensive testing for physical, chemical, organic, and inorganic parameters. We maintain highest possible standards while providing competitive pricing for our services.
