The Exova Runcorn laboratory is a well-respected provider of soil and water testing services for the environmental sector.

 

The Exova Runcorn laboratory is a well-respected provider of soil and water testing services for the environmental sector including international consultant clients. Located in a technical park 5 minutes from the M56, the laboratory enjoys easy access from all parts of North West England and North Wales. The laboratory boasts a comprehensive schedule of UKAS and MCerts accreditations.
Service Offerings:

Soils and Sediment analysis

• PAHs (USEPA Priority 16)
• Metals - 13 metals including cadmium, lead, mercury and arsenic
• Cyanide - easily liberated and total
• Sulphate and Elemental Sulphur
• Volatile Organic Compounds (56 compounds including BTEX)
• Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (60 compounds including 16 PAHs)
• Volatile (Petroleum Range) Hydrocarbons (C6 to C10)
• Extractable (Diesel Range) Hydrocarbons (C10 to C40)

Waste classification

• Inert Landfill Suite
• Non-reactive Hazardous Materials
• Hazardous Waste Suite

Water, Effluent and Waste water analysis

• BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand)
• pH
• COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand)
• Suspended Solids
• Nutrients
• Cyanide
• Detergents
• Pesticides and Herbicides
• Petroleum and Oil based products VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
• SVOCs (Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds)
• PAHs (Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
• Metals
• Microbiology

Accreditations:

• UKAS – Testing
• AQUA CHECK
• CONTEST
• MCERT