Ecotoxicity tests provide information on the intensity of adverse effects resulting from human influences and can produce data in the evaluation of the potential environmental impact of substances discharged into water or spread on land.
ALS offers a number of methods to study a wide range of species, both aquatic and terrestrial:
This group of compounds can act as reliable indicators of contamination or disturbances.
MORE INFORMATIONUndesirable organic compounds should typically not be found in surface water unless there are sources contributing to contamination.
MORE INFORMATIONLevels of metals, and in particular heavy metals, is a crucial part when monitoring surface water quality.
MORE INFORMATIONHigh levels of certain microbes in surface water are an indicator of possible drainage from nearby areas.
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