THE LEADING LABORATORY NETWORK IN SEDIMENT AND BIOTA CONTROL
We address the analytical needs of the sector
At the Eurofins Environment Testing Spain laboratory network, we understand the importance of precise and efficient monitoring of sediments and biota to ensure the health of aquatic ecosystems. Our commitment is to provide reliable and rapid analyses that enable obtaining critical information about the state of water bodies.
Our laboratories, accredited under the UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard, are equipped with advanced technology to perform a wide range of analytical controls on sediments and biota. We offer real-time results 24/7, accessible whenever you need them. Additionally, we provide direct integration of our database with your management programs, facilitating data interpretation and informed decision-making.
Trust Eurofins Environment Testing Spain for the monitoring and assessment of the ecological status of your surface and groundwater bodies, complying with the most stringent regulations.
Types of biota controls
Our laboratories perform the following biota controls:
Types of sediment controls
Our laboratories perform the following sediment controls:
Parameters we analyze
These are the types of biota and sediment controls we perform:
Sample collection and physicochemical analyses of biota
- Sample collection of biota for subsequent laboratory analysis
- Physicochemical analyses: Semivolatile Organic Compounds, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers, Mercury, Metals, Organotin Compounds, Volatile Organic Compounds, Pesticides, Phenols, and Chromium III.
Sample collection and physicochemical and microbiological analyses of sediments
- Sample collection of sediments for subsequent laboratory analysis.
- Physicochemical analyses: pH in H2O ext, Moisture, Residual Moisture, Dry Matter, Particle Size Analysis, Total Organic Carbon, Total Metals, Chromium VI, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Pesticides, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers, Hydrocarbons (C10-C40), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Biphenyl and Biphenyl Oxide, Dry Extract/Total Solids, Total Organic Matter, Texture, Particle Size Distribution Curve, Sieve Particle Size Distribution, Clay, Mercury, Free and Total Cyanides, Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Organotin Compounds, Headspace Solvents, Tetrachloroethane, Dichlorobenzene, Hexachlorobutadiene, Tetrachloroethylene, Carbon Tetrachloride, Dichloroethylene, Benzene, Vinyl Chloride, Xylene, Tetrachlorobenzene, Volatile Petroleum Hydrocarbons, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls.
- Microbiological analyses: total coliforms, fecal coliforms, enterococci, and clostridium.
Sample collection and biological analyses of macroinvertebrates in marine sediments
Collection of sediment samples to study the presence and diversity of macroinvertebrates, organisms that are key indicators of marine ecosystem health.
- BOPA Index: Benthic Opportunistic Polychaete Amphipod Index.
- M-AMBI Index: Classification of benthic species into different ecological groups based on their sensitivity or opportunism to pollution.
Dredged material characterization:
Sample collection and analysis for the characterization of dredged material in accordance with the standards of the “Guidelines for the characterization of dredged material and its relocation in public maritime-terrestrial waters”.
Our analysis methods and equipment
The Eurofins Environment Testing Spain laboratories have state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and analytical techniques, highly precise and sensitive, for sediment and biota control. The equipment and techniques used include the following:
Chromatographs:
Gas chromatographs, gas-mass, ionic, flame ionization, etc.
Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy (ICP/AES and ICP/MS):
Precise detection and quantification of metals.
Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry:
Detection and quantification of mercury.
Sedimentation:
Determination of the particle size composition of a sample, sediment texture, and analysis of mineralogical composition.
IR Spectroscopy:
Detection of Total Organic Carbon in sediments.
Gravimetry:
Determination of moisture and dry matter, analysis of organic matter, measurement of suspended solids, and evaluation of contaminants.
UV-VIS Spectroscopy:
Detection of free and total cyanides.
Kjeldahl Method:
Determination of nitrogen content in sediments.
Why choose us?
On-site sampling and analysis
We perform water sampling (spot and composite), sludge, atmospheric, and biogas.
We conduct on-site measurements that include the determination of parameters that, due to their characteristics or instability, must be measured immediately or are recommended to be measured at your facilities: pH, conductivity, turbidity, flow rate…
Maximum reach
We have a network of laboratories distributed throughout the national territory, making us a leading provider in environmental analysis. Additionally, we have maximum coverage in terms of accredited parameters and environmental matrices, allowing us to serve all types of sectors and areas.
Guaranteed deadlines
Direct interaction with our clients is our “hallmark.” We work daily to offer them the highest quality in our service, and therefore, one of our main goals is the strict fulfillment of delivery deadlines. Additionally, we provide individualized responses to urgencies, unforeseen events, or specific requirements so that our clients always have the most efficient response possible.
Highest service quality
Our accreditations endorse our efforts to offer the highest quality service. We operate under stringent quality standards so that our environmental laboratories can provide their services with the utmost rigor and reliability.
Innovation and digitalization
Our laboratories provide clients with extensive equipment, featuring the latest market technologies and the expertise of our staff for the development of new testing methods. Innovation and technology are two hallmark values of the Eurofins Environment Testing Spain laboratory network. All our results are digitized so that clients can access them in real-time online.