Organic compounds

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Analysis of organic compounds in surface water.

High levels of organic contaminants are not found in surface water unaffected by human activity. Elevated levels of such contaminants is a result of short or long range transport from contamination sources.

Organic contaminants in surface water

Surface water monitoring typically involves testing for the presence of organic contaminants. Our network of accredited laboratories offers a wide range of tests for presence of organic contaminants, including emerging contaminants such as PFAS

Analysis provided by ALS includes:

PFAS
Pesticides and Herbicides
Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products
Organotin Compounds including TBT
EU Water Framework Directive, all substances
UK Chemical Investigation Program (CIP), all substances
Full list of VOC (Method EPA 8260 or similar)
Full list of SVOC (Method EPA 8270 or similar)
Petroleum related contaminants including TPH (PHC).
Dioxins and Furans
PCB
Flame retardants
Phthalates
1,4-dioxane
Microplastics

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