THE LEADING NETWORK OF LABORATORIES FOR WATER ANALYSIS
We respond to all the analytical needs of the sector
Water analysis is a key tool for public health, environmental protection, agriculture, industry, water resource management, regulatory compliance and scientific research.
Su evaluación requiere una elevada especialización técnica que sólo se encuentra en una red de laboratorios como la de Eurofins Environment Testing Spain.
Types of water analysis:
Eurofins Environment Testing Spain’s network of laboratories are experts in:
Physical, chemical and organoleptic analyses:
- Turbidity
- Suspended solids
- Total dissolved solids
- Soluble salts
- Dissolved sulphides
- Alkalinity, total alkalinity and temporary hardness
- Kjeldahl nitrogen
- Oxidability
- Sulphites
- Orthophosphates
- Ammonia
- Total phosphorus (P)
- BOD
- COD
- Oils and fats
- Hydrocarbons
- Odour
- Taste
- Total cyanides
- Total organic carbon (C)
- Nitrates
- Sulphates
- Bromates
- Chlorites
- Chlorates
- Detergents
- Phenol index
Heavy metal analysis:
- Aluminium (Al)
- Cobalt (Co)
- Copper (Cu)
- Chromium (Cr)
- Chromium III
- Chromium VI
- Tin (Sn)
- Iron (Fe)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Nickel (Ni)
- Silver (Ag)
- Lead (Pb)
- Titanium (Ti)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Barium (Ba)
- Beryllium (Be)
- Bismuth (Bi)
- Boron (B)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Strontium (Sr)
- Manganese (Mn)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Thallium (Tl)
- Tellurium (Te)
- Vanadium (V)
- Arsenic (As)
- Antimony (Sb)
- Selenium (Se)
…
Radioactivity analysis:
- Natural radioactivity
- Total Alpha activity
- Total Beta activity
- Tritium
- Radon (Rn)
Ecotoxicological analysis:
- Toxicity by bacterial bioluminescence inhibition
- Toxicity by inhibition of motility with Daphnia magna
Legionella Analysis:
- Legionella pneumophila
- Legionella spp
- Serotyping
Parasitological and microbiological analyses:
- Cryptosposridium sp
- Giardia sp
- Somatic coliphages
- Specific bacteriophages
- Intestinal nematodes
- General counts of micro-organisms
- Total/fecal coliforms
- Escherichia coli
- Enterococci
- Clostridium perfringens
- Sulfitoreducing clostridia
- Salmonella sp
Analysis of volatile organic compounds:
- Trihalomethanes
- Dioxanes
- BTEX
- Vinyl chloride and Epichlorohydrin
- Halogenated hydrocarbons
- Gasoline range hydrocarbons
- Industrial solvents: ethanol, acetone, methanol…
- Geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol
- Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (ETBE)
- Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)
- Chloroform
- Cyclohexane
- Trichloroethylene
- Tetrachloroethylene
- …
Analysis of semi-volatile compounds:
- Pesticides
- HPAs, PCBs, BDEs
- Chloroalkanes
- Phthalates
- Phenols and nonylphenols
- PFAS
- Pharmaceuticals and hormones
- Haloacetic acids
- Acrylamide
- Butyltin compounds
- Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
- Aliphatic and Aromatic Fractions
- …
Microplastics analysis:
- Polyethylene
- Polystyrene
- Polypropylene
- Polyvinyl chloride
- Polyethylene terephthalate
- Polyamide
Highest specialisation in water analysis
Eurofins Environment Testing Spain specialises in the analysis of drinking water, bottled water, inland water (rivers, lakes and reservoirs), groundwater, wastewater, reclaimed water, marine water, swimming pool water and the control of discharges from desalination plants.
Our water analysis techniques
Water analysis is done with a variety of techniques and methodologies, depending on the pollutant and the nature of the sample.
Spectrophotometry:
Automatic spectrophotometric analysis with discrete multiparametric analyser.
Inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy (ICP/MS):
Advanced technique that detects and quantifies trace elements and heavy metals in water by ionising the sample in a plasma and analysing it based on the mass/charge ratio of the ions.
UV-VIS spectrophotometry:
Measurement of the absorption of ultraviolet and visible light by a sample. It is used to quantify specific substances in water.
Gas chromatography:
Separation and analysis of volatile compounds in water by vaporising the sample and passing it through a chromatographic column.
Gas chromatography – mass spectrometry:
Analytical technique that combines the separation capability of gas chromatography with the sensitivity and selectivity of the mass detector.
IR spectroscopy:
Method that measures the absorption of infrared radiation by the sample to identify and quantify chemical compounds in water.
High performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS):
The sample is separated into its individual components using a chromatographic column. After HPLC separation, the analytes are introduced into the mass spectrometer to ionise and fragment them into charged ions. The mass-to-charge ratio of these ions allows the identification of the compounds present in the sample.
Ion chromatography:
Separation of inorganic contaminants according to their properties by electrical conductivity.
Selective electrode:
Quick and direct determination of ionic activity in aqueous solutions. When they identify an ion, they convert this data into a measurable value, almost like an encrypted code. This code reveals the concentration of the ion and makes it possible to determine whether the water is as clean and pure as it should be.
PCR:
Technique used for microbiological analysis.
Proportional counter:
Equipment used for alpha and beta radioactivity.
Liquid scintillation:
Technique used for tritium and radon analysis.
Atomic fluorescence:
Technique used for mercury analysis.
Atomic absorption:
Technique used for mercury analysis.
ICP-OES:
Atomic Emission Spectroscopy with Inductively Coupled Plasma.
TOC/Nt analyser:
Technique used for analysis of the total amount of organic carbon and total nitrogen.
Continuous flow:
Technique used for cyanide analysis.
ENAC Accredited Laboratories
Eurofins Environment Testing Spain laboratories are accredited under the UNE-EN ISO IEC/17.025 standard and also have double certification (UNE-EN ISO 9001: Quality Management System and UNE-EN ISO 14001: Environmental Management System).
What differentiates our laboratories in water analysis?
Maximum range
We have a network of environmental laboratories distributed throughout the national territory, which makes us a benchmark supplier in the field of environmental analysis. In addition, we have maximum scope in terms of accredited parameters and environmental matrices, which allows us to cover all types of sectors and areas.
Guaranteed deadlines
Dealing directly with our customers is our ‘seal of identity’. We work every day to offer you the highest quality in our service and therefore, one of our main goals is the rigorous fulfilment of delivery times. We also give individualised responses to emergencies, unforeseen events or specific requirements to our customers so that they always have the most efficient response possible.
Highest quality of service
Our accreditations endorse our efforts to offer a service of the highest quality. We work under demanding quality standards so that our environmental laboratories can offer their services with the utmost rigour and reliability.
Innovation and digitalisation
Our laboratories offer their clients a wide range of equipment, equipped with the latest technologies on the market and the experience of their staff for the development of new testing methods. Innovation and technology are two hallmark values of Eurofins Environment Testing Spain. Innovation and technology are two of Eurofins Environment Testing Spain’s hallmarks, and all our results are digitalised so that clients can consult them online in real time.
Our accreditations
We have a large number of accreditations from both ENAC and other bodies that allow us to guarantee our clients the maximum reliability and quality of the results.