Environmental analysis
Environmental monitoring of different parameters is a tool to monitor changes in the environment caused by different land uses or industrial activities. Environmental analysis is an important process to evaluate and monitor environmental changes that may be caused by different land uses and industrial activities. It is a tool used to obtain a general overview of the state of the environment and to assess the potential effects of different activities and impacts on nature.
An environmental analysis usually involves a systematic evaluation of various environmental parameters, including air, water, soil, biodiversity and other relevant factors. It is important to identify and measure the specific environmental parameters that may be sensitive to impacts and to develop appropriate methods to collect and analyze data reliably.
How is an environmental analysis carried out?
The process of carrying out an environmental analysis can vary depending on the purpose and scope of the investigation. It may include field studies where samples are taken of different environmental components, such as water samples from watercourses or soil samples from land areas. These samples are then analyzed in the laboratory to measure different contaminants or substances of interest.
In addition to field studies, environmental analysis can also include the collection of existing data and information from various sources, such as previous studies, reports and monitoring programs. This helps to create an overall picture of environmental conditions and to identify any trends or changes over time.
Once the data has been collected and analyzed, the results are interpreted and compared with relevant environmental legislation, guidelines and environmental quality standards. This allows to assess whether the current environmental impact is within acceptable limits or whether additional measures are needed to minimize negative effects.
We offer a range of analyses in the environmental field. If you can't find what you are looking for, contact us and we will help you!
Environmental analyses we offer
- Elements - soil or water
Elements refer to minerals 16 or 26. Includes total aluminum, boron, calcium, cadmium, copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, sodium, nickel, phosphorus, sulphur, silicon, zinc and 26-element addition of arsenic, barium, lead, cobalt, chromium, mercury, selenium, titanium, vanadium and strontium. - Heavy metals - soil or water
The analysis extracts total concentrations of heavy metals. Normally arsenic, lead, cadmium, chromium, copper, mercury, nickel and zinc are included. Other heavy metals are ordered as add-ons (read more about heavy metals in the environment...) - Dust - deposition from air
Includes the amount of dust and heavy metals: arsenic, lead, cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel and zinc. Sodium, sulphur, calcium, iron and antimony are also reported if desired. - Pesticides - soil or water
For more info on different analysis packages and sampling vessels, always contact us before taking the samples. - BOD7 - water
Biochemical oxygen demand in water. A measure of the content of easily degradable organic matter in water. - COD-Mn - water
Chemical oxygen demand. A measure of the amount of oxygen needed to break down the organic matter in water. - Total phosphorus - water
Total phosphorus is a method for measuring low levels of phosphorus in polluted water. - Tot-N - water
Total nitrogen is a method for measuring low levels of nitrogen in polluted water. - Suspended solids - water
Indicates the amount of particles in water. The particles can, for example, come from emissions, erosion or algae formation.
Packaging for sampling
Water samples for environmental analysis: Different types of sample bottles are required, depending on the analysis to be performed. Order a bottle from us. Several of these analyses should be analyzed within 24 hours of sampling and must then not be sent, but handed in to us no later than 13.30 on the day the samples were taken. Please contact us for more information.
