Toxicity Testing Services

Why not send in your wastewater samples for expert analysis at our fully equipped laboratories in Glasgow. Our team of scientists will provide a full expert analysis on your samples and compile a scientific report for your records. All of our tests are performed on our laboratory instrument Strathtox using activated sludge from a local municipal wastewater treatment plant.

Please contact us for further details and prices.

Tests Offered

Nitrification Inhibition Tests
Immediate Tests- Observes any inhibition in respiration of the activate sludge when exposed to varying concentrations of potentially toxic wastewater % Inhibition- A quick test which provides a quick shot of toxicity compared against a control cell.

Respiration Inhibition Tests
Immediate Tests- Observes any inhibition in respiration of the activate sludge when exposed to varying concentrations of potentially toxic wastewater % Inhibition- A quick test which provides a quick shot of toxicity compared against a control cell.

Acclimatisation Assays
We can carryout longer assays to determine whether your activated sludge needs a period of time exposed to new waste streams before they are acclimatised.

Contract Testing
You can send in samples on a regular basis to take allow you to get an accurate report on how your treatment plant is operating. To get the best rate give one of our experts a call.

Effects of Toxicity

Toxicity in wastewater treatment plants can have a huge effect on the daily operations on wastewater treatment plants. Toxicity can lead to bulking, deflocculation and failure to meet consents; but also bad publicity and financial implications.

Why use Strathkelvin

All of our work is carried out to the company's stringent quality control standards. All of our reports will provide you with the EC10, EC20 and EC50 with the results fully explained. We take the time off your hands so that you can concentrate on the other aspects of your business.

Prices

Please contact a member of our team for competitive prices and advice on which tests are best for you and your plant.

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