THE LEADING LABORATORY NETWORK FOR TESTING IN THE FIELD OF CONTAMINATED SOIL AND GROUNDWATER ANALYSIS
We respond to all the analytical needs of the sector
Soil is one of the most sensitive and vulnerable environments to contamination. This vulnerability is due to its role as a support for the development of life and human activities, as well as its interactions with surface water, groundwater and the atmosphere. In Spain, Royal Decree 9/2005 establishes the list of potentially soil-polluting activities and the criteria and standards for the declaration of contaminated soils.
If your organisation’s activity requires compliance with this standard, we have UNE-EN-ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for testing, which enables us to carry out analyses and provide results in compliance with the highest quality standards.
When might we need a contaminated soil survey/analysis?
Parameters we analysed:
Physical parameters:
- Dry matter
- Organic matter
- Clay content (< 2 µm)
- Granulometry
Organic parameters:
- Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons C10-C40 (TPH)
- Gasoline-range hydrocarbons (GRO’s)
- Aliphatic-aromatic TPH
- Volatile organic compounds (VOC’s)
- Biphenyl and biphenyl oxide
- Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s)
- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH’s)
- Pesticide Organochlorines (POC’s)
- Phenols and Chlorophenols
Inorganic parameters:
- Metals: As, Ba, Co, Cr, Cd, Cu, Hg, Mo, Ni, Pb, Zn, P, Fe
Chromium VI
Cyanides
pH (KCl)
Ammonium
pH
Conductivity
Logistical Information and Sample Preservation Methodology
Logistics and receipt of samples:
Reception and Registration:
- The central laboratories of EUROFINS MEDIOAMBIENTE ESPAÑA, located in Castellón, work from Monday to Saturday.
- Reception and registration of samples from Monday to Friday.
Transport and Preservation:
- Mensajerías colaboradoras collect and transport the samples by road to our facilities.
- Deliveries to the laboratory before 8.00 a.m., guaranteeing the preservation of the compounds under analysis.
Sampling Material and Preservation Methods:
Material Provided:
- Isothermal coolers and new containers for correct sampling, following quality criteria (e.g. UNE 5667-3).
- Selection of type of packaging, preservation, preservative, temperature control, etc., to guarantee the quality of the test.
Material characteristics:
- New, non-recycled, non-washed material.
- Optimisation of packaging for ease of logistics and volume required for the test.
- Sealable, airtight, resistant and easy to label containers.
- Plasticised labels with double bar code.
- Chemical preservative required according to the analytical test requested.
- Instructions for the correct and safe handling of the containers.
Logistics solutions and distribution centres:
Logistics Coordination:
- Coordination with the accredited engineering company to carry out the field work and ensure correct sampling.
- Delivery of material for sampling in emergencies within a period not exceeding 24 hours (usual: 2-3 days).
Logistics centres:
- Main logistics centre in Castellón.
- Network of own centres in Llanera (Asturias), Seville, Granada, Huelva, Murcia, Vigo, Barcelona and Madrid.
- Distribution logistics centre in the Basque Country (Bilbao).
Control de temperatura y factores a considerar:
Temperature Control:
- Temperature control service during transport for projects with ENAC accreditation.
- Delivery of calibrated devices and report of maximum and minimum temperature during transport.
- Periodic revision of control devices for optimal loading conditions.
- Calibration certificates available.
- Temperature measurement of samples and cold accumulators on arrival at the laboratory.
- Information reported to the customer in the sample arrival confirmation email.
Factors to consider:
- Possibility of sample contamination.
- Loss of chemical compounds by diffusion.
- Modification of sample characteristics.
Treatment techniques:
After analysis, we used the following treatment techniques:
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 sets our laboratories apart?
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 deadlines. 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 service with the utmost rigour and reliability.
Temperature control during transport and on arrival at the laboratory: for all projects requiring ENAC accreditation, we provide a temperature control service during transport.
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.