Laboratory services

Services cover the analysis of samples for the presence of asbestos, classification of asbestos containing materials by density testing, site investigation of contaminated land, and monitoring atmospheric air quality. The company also provides asbestos awareness training for managers, surveyors and maintenance operatives, and expert witness

Carries out analysis on a variety of water types including potable, sewage, cooling tower, effluents, and ground and borehole watering. Contaminants tested for include pesticide and herbicide residues, chlorinated solvents, phenols and organic volatiles. Also analyses sorbent tubes and diffusion badges for a range of solvents as part of

Chemical, microbiological and radioactivity analysis and results interpretation services for local authorities, central government and private industry. The water unit monitors drinking and recreational waters, and industrial effluents. The work of the environment unit includes radioactivity monitoring, land reclamation and air pollution studies

Laboratory specialising in the measurement of density. Services include production of standards for the calibration of density meters; hydrometer calibration; supply and calibration of density gradient column floats; pressure pyknometer calibration; and evaluation assessment and calibration of density measurement instruments

Biwater operates a range of testing and treatability facilities at its main laboratory in Manchester. Services can include same day results for water and wastewater analysis. The company also operates mobile laboratory units that enable analysis to be carried out on site

Operates a UKAS accredited laboratory that provides construction materials investigation, sampling and testing and a comprehensive advisory service. Services include classification, strength, consolidation and chemical testing of soils; aggregate grading and analysis; sampling and testing fresh concrete for workability, air content and

The laboratorys environmental services cover: soil and groundwater contamination monitoring against ICRCL, Dutch guidelines, Kelly classifications and US EPA target compounds; testing of potable waters against EC drinking water quality standards; testing of industrial effluents; air quality and stack emission surveys; and the identification

Consultancy specialising in laboratory testing and analytical services for plastic and rubber products used in industrial applications. Tests such as those for toxicity, fatigue and fire risk, and compound and contaminant analyses are used to aid product development and facilitate process impovements. Also provides services for the monitoring of

UKAS accredited analytical testing covering contaminated soil, water and gas samples; monitoring of respirable and fugative dusts; surface water surveys; asbestos surveys; and occupational health hygiene monitoring. In addition, gas measuring instrumentation and calibration services are offered, as well as scanning electron microscope facilities

Offers a full analytical service for microbiological and organic and inorganic chemical analysis, operating from advanced laboratory facilities 365 days a year. Scope covers the analysis of drinking water, wastewater and trade effluent. Consultancy services include general and site specific studies to evaluate effluent treatment processes