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Validated testing for drinking water, construction water, boiler water, cooling tower water, STP/ETP effluent, swimming pool, and environmental compliance.
Drinking Water Testing
IS 10500 — Complete Potability Analysis
Physical, chemical, microbiological, and residual chlorine testing for municipal supply, bore-well water, packaged water, and RO/treated water. Test parameters aligned to BIS IS 10500.
| Parameter Group | Tests | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Physical | pH, turbidity, colour, odour, taste, total dissolved solids (TDS), conductivity | IS 10500, IS 3025 |
| Chemical — Major Ions | Chloride, sulphate, nitrate, fluoride, alkalinity, total hardness, calcium, magnesium | IS 10500, IS 3025 |
| Chemical — Metals | Iron, manganese, copper, zinc, aluminium, lead, cadmium, chromium, arsenic, mercury, selenium, nickel | IS 10500, IS 3025, APHA |
| Nutrients | Nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, ammonia | IS 3025, APHA 4500 |
| Organic | BOD, COD, oil & grease, phenolic compounds, anionic detergents | IS 3025, APHA |
| Microbiological | Total coliform, E. coli, faecal coliform, plate count | IS 10500, APHA 9222 |
| Residual Chlorine | Free and total chlorine | IS 3025, APHA 4500-Cl |
Scope: Applicable for potability certification, bore-well/well water assessment, water treatment plant (WTP) process monitoring, packaged drinking water compliance, and third-party verification reports for regulatory or legal requirements.
Construction Water Testing
IS 456 — Water Suitability for Concrete Mix
Verify that mixing water and curing water meet IS 456 requirements. Contaminants in construction water can cause reinforcement corrosion, sulphate attack, retarded setting, and long-term strength loss.
| Parameter | Standard | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| pH | IS 456 | Concrete mix water |
| Chloride | IS 456 | Reinforcement corrosion risk |
| Sulphate | IS 456 | Sulphate attack on concrete |
| Alkalinity | IS 456 | Setting time effects |
| Organic impurities | IS 456 | Strength reduction |
| TDS | IS 456 | Durability |
| Initial setting time | IS 456 | Compared to distilled water control |
| Compressive strength | IS 456 | 7/28 day cube comparison |
Third-party certification: Traceable test certificates accepted by structural consultants, QA/QC inspectors, and project owners. Comparison testing against distilled water control included where required by IS 456.
Industrial Water & Effluent Testing
Boiler Water to Wastewater Discharge — Full Compliance Testing
Process water monitoring for power plants and industrial facilities; regulatory compliance for STP/ETP effluent discharge as per CPCB/SPCB consent conditions.
| Type | Key Parameters | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Water | pH, TDS, hardness, silica, phosphate, dissolved O₂, conductivity | IS 10496, ASME guidelines |
| Cooling Tower Water | pH, TDS, hardness, chloride, sulphate, Legionella, biocide residual | — |
| STP/ETP Effluent | BOD, COD, TSS, oil & grease, heavy metals, pH, total nitrogen, total phosphorus | CPCB norms, IS 2490 |
| Swimming Pool | pH, free chlorine, turbidity, total alkalinity, TDS, bacteria | IS 3328, APHA |
| Wastewater Discharge | As per CPCB/SPCB consent conditions | Environment Protection Act |
Heavy Metals Analysis
ppb-Level Trace Metals in Water — ICP-MS, AAS & IC
Ultra-trace and regulatory-level metal quantification for drinking water, industrial effluent, and environmental monitoring using multiple analytical platforms.
Agilent ICP-OES — trace metal analysis for water quality
ICP-MS
ppb-level trace metals quantification — As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Se, Zn, Ba, Be, Tl. Ideal for drinking water compliance and ultra-trace environmental monitoring where regulatory limits are in the sub-ppb range.
- As
- Cd
- Cr
- Cu
- Hg
- Ni
- Pb
- Se
- Zn
AAS — Flame & Graphite Furnace
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy for individual metal quantification at ppm to ppb levels. Flame AAS for routine analysis; graphite furnace AAS (GFAAS) for lower detection limits required in regulatory compliance reports.
- Flame AAS
- GFAAS
- Regulatory Compliance
Mercury Analyser
Dedicated cold vapour AAS for mercury (Hg) at ultra-trace levels. Direct mercury analysis without digestion where sample integrity requires it. Critical for drinking water compliance and wastewater discharge monitoring under CPCB/SPCB norms.
- Cold Vapour AAS
- Ultra-Trace Hg
- IS 10500
Ion Chromatography
Simultaneous determination of anions and cations in a single run. Fluoride, chloride, nitrite, nitrate, sulphate, phosphate (anions); sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, ammonium (cations). Fast, precise, and ideal for IS 10500 multi-parameter screening.
- Anions
- Cations
- Simultaneous
Soil & Geotechnical Testing
IS 2720 — Soil Classification to Bearing Capacity
Foundation design, road subgrade assessment, earthworks QC, and corrosivity evaluation for buried structures. All tests per IS 2720 series.
| Test | Standards | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Grain Size Distribution | IS 2720 Part 4 | Sieve + hydrometer |
| Atterberg Limits | IS 2720 Part 5 | Liquid limit, plastic limit, PI |
| Specific Gravity | IS 2720 Part 3 | Pycnometer method |
| Compaction (Proctor) | IS 2720 Part 7/8 | Standard and modified |
| CBR | IS 2720 Part 16 | California bearing ratio |
| Unconfined Compression | IS 2720 Part 10 | UCS for cohesive soils |
| Permeability | IS 2720 Part 17 | Constant/falling head |
| pH & Resistivity | — | Corrosivity assessment |
Compliance & Regulatory Framework
Accredited Test Certificates Accepted by Regulators
Testing follows ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Test reports are validated against international metrics — accepted by government bodies, courts, regulators, and procurement agencies without further verification.
IS 10500
Indian standard for drinking water specification. Full parameter coverage for potability assessment — the primary reference for domestic and municipal water supply testing in India.
- Drinking Water
- BIS
CPCB / SPCB
Central and State Pollution Control Board norms for industrial effluent discharge. Testing aligned to consent conditions for ETP/STP outlets and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) compliance monitoring.
- Effluent
- Discharge Norms
IS 456
Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete. Water suitability testing per IS 456 clauses — essential for structural concrete projects, infrastructure works, and dam construction.
- Construction
- Concrete
Bureau of Indian Standards
Comprehensive coverage of BIS water quality standards — IS 3025 (methods of sampling and test for water), IS 3328 (swimming pool water), IS 2490 (industrial wastewater), IS 10496 (boiler feed water).
- IS 3025
- IS 3328
- IS 2490
WHO Guidelines
WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality used as reference comparison for international projects, export-oriented manufacturing facilities, and multinational client requirements alongside IS 10500.
- Reference
- International
Environmental Clearance Support
Baseline water quality data for EIA reports, environmental clearance applications, and post-project monitoring. Test certificates accepted by MoEFCC, state environment departments, and project finance due diligence teams.
- EIA
- MoEFCC
- Baseline Data
Industries Served
Who We Test For
Water and environmental testing requirements span every sector that touches water — from construction to manufacturing, power generation to food processing.
Construction & Infrastructure
Mix water, curing water, and bore-well water compliance for IS 456. Road projects, bridges, dams, and urban infrastructure.
Municipal Water Supply
Potability verification, WTP process monitoring, distribution network quality checks, and IS 10500 compliance for ULBs and water boards.
Industrial Manufacturing
Process water quality, cooling tower monitoring, ETP/STP effluent compliance per CPCB/SPCB consent conditions.
Power Plants
Boiler feed water, cooling water chemistry, condensate quality — per IS 10496 and ASME guidelines for thermal and nuclear power stations.
Food & Beverage
Process water and utility water quality assurance for FSSAI compliance, BRC/IFS audits, and export market requirements.
Pharmaceutical
Purified water and water-for-injection (WFI) quality parameters, utility water testing for GMP-compliant facilities.
Textile (Effluent Treatment)
Dyeing and processing effluent characterisation, colour, COD, heavy metals, and total dissolved solids for SPCB consent compliance.
Mining
Acid mine drainage characterisation, heavy metal leachate testing, groundwater monitoring for environmental clearance and post-closure compliance.
Testing by Water Category
Different water sources require different analytical programs
Potable / Drinking Water
Physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters per IS 10500 / WHO guidelines. Comprehensive analysis for municipal supply, borewell, and RO systems. Periodic monitoring for compliance.
IS 10500 · WHO Guidelines · BIS certification
Construction Water
pH, chloride, sulfate, alkalinity, and dissolved solids testing for concrete mixing water suitability. Preventing reinforcement corrosion and concrete durability issues.
IS 456 · IS 3025
Industrial Process Water
Boiler feed water, cooling tower water, DM water quality. Silica, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity. Preventing scaling, corrosion, and carryover in process systems.
IS 3025 · ASTM D1125 · D1126
Wastewater / Effluent
BOD, COD, TSS, heavy metals, oil & grease, pH. Discharge compliance monitoring per CPCB/TNPCB/SPCB norms. Support for consent-to-operate applications and environmental clearances.
CPCB norms · IS 3025 · EPA methods
Environmental / Ambient Water
River, lake, groundwater quality assessment for EIA studies, baseline surveys, and contamination investigations. Full physico-chemical and trace metals analysis.
IS 2296 · CPCB water quality criteria
Sampling & Preservation Guidance
- Sample containers: Use laboratory-supplied or certified clean containers. Plastic (HDPE) for general chemistry, glass (amber) for organics, sterile bottles for microbiology.
- Preservation: Acidify metal samples (HNO₃ to pH <2), refrigerate biological samples (4 °C), add sodium thiosulfate for chlorinated water microbiology samples.
- Holding times: Microbiology within 6 hours, BOD within 24 hours, metals within 6 months (preserved). Label all containers with date, time, location, and sampler name.
- Chain of custody: Sample custody forms available on request. Required for regulatory submissions and dispute investigations.
2–3 Days
Standard Turnaround
1–2 Days
Express Available
ISO 17025
Reports
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Civil & Building Materials
Cement, concrete, TMT rebar, soil, aggregate, and structural element testing
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Complete mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical testing for metals and alloys.
RoHS / REACH / PFAS
Restricted substance screening and regulatory compliance testing for chemical safety requirements.
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