ACS Environmental

Established in November 2006 ACS Environmental Testing took its place within the industry to analyse a wide range of chemical elements typically found in environmental and construction samples.

At our laboratory at Holton Heath near Poole, Dorset, we are able to provide UKAS and Mcerts accredited laboratory testing and analysis. Our laboratory capabilities include waste acceptance testing, contaminated land analysis, water analysis, and top soil analysis.

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Waste Acceptance Testing

The Landfill Directive requires that before waste can be sent to landfill all of the properties of the waste that determine its suitability for landfill must be known. The introduction of the Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) aims to obtain greater control of the waste disposed of at landfills, in order to minimise the impact of this form of disposal. Wastes can only be ...more
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Asbestos Testing

Sampling and testing of asbestos should only be carried out by suitably qualified and accredited ...more
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Borehole Water Analysis

At ACS Environmental Testing we are able to provide, in conjunction with our other group companies, a comprehensive sampling, monitoring and analysis service for borehole waters. Sampling and testing programmes include: Sampling for chemical and biological analysis - Surveys - 24hr call out for emergency incident ...more
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Leachate & Effluent Water Analysis

At ACS Environmental Testing we are able to provide, in conjunction with our other group companies, a comprehensive sampling, monitoring and analysis service for waters from a range of sources, including: Surface water e.g. rivers, streams, lakes and lagoons Effluents from various industrial processes Sewage effluents & Leachates from landfill monitoring ...more
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Soil Contamination Analysis

As the requirement for land for housing, retail, office and industrial development continues to grow, there is a real need for developers to use sites previously used for industrial purposes (Brownfield sites). These sites may not have been subject to the rigorous environmental legislation that applies today, resulting in the possibility of various levels of ...more
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Topsoil Quality Analysis

The assessment of topsoil quality is important to any landscaping project, whether for private dwellings, public parks and spaces or construction projects, and the farming community. At ACS Environmental Testing we assess topsoil quality in accordance with the current version of BS3882 (Specification for topsoil and requirements for use), which specifies requirements ...more
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