Soil Testing Services

(NELAP) - Accredited Lab

As a National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program participant, we welcome present and potential clients to inspect our facility or review our extensive quality assurance standards and operating procedures.

Please review the list of Teklab’s current certifications here and feel free to contact us any time to discuss your soil testing needs.

“Soil provides a multitude of services that are essential to a healthily functioning biosphere and continuity of the human race, such as feeding the growing human population and the sequestration of carbon needed to counteract global warming. Healthy soil availability is the limiting parameter in the provision of a number of these services. As a result of anthropogenic abuses, and natural and global warming‐promoted extreme weather events, Planet Earth is currently experiencing an unprecedented crisis of soil deterioration, desertification and erosive loss that increasingly prejudices the services it provides…”

– National Center for Biotechnology Information [click here for article]

Comprehensive Soil Testing Services

Teklab is a leading environmental testing laboratory offering a wide range of soil testing services in compliance with key environmental regulations, including pre- and post-treatment standards, RCRA, TACO, UST/LUST, and TCLP. Our soil analysis services are utilized by consultants, landfills, municipalities, industries, and state and federal government agencies.

The Importance of Soil Testing for Environmental Health

Soil testing plays a crucial role in environmental management and sustainable land use. Here are some key reasons why soil testing is important:

  1. Nutrient management: Soil tests reveal the levels of essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. This information helps farmers and gardeners apply fertilizers more efficiently, reducing over-application and potential environmental pollution.
  2. pH balance: Testing soil pH allows for appropriate adjustments, ensuring optimal conditions for plant growth and nutrient availability.
  3. Contamination detection: Soil tests can identify the presence of pollutants like heavy metals or pesticides, which is vital for environmental remediation efforts and ensuring food safety.
  4. Agricultural productivity: By understanding soil composition, farmers can make informed decisions about crop selection and management practices, potentially increasing yields while minimizing environmental impact.
  5. Erosion risk assessment: Soil tests can indicate the soil’s structure and stability, helping to predict and prevent erosion.
  6. Carbon sequestration: Soil organic matter content, determined through testing, is crucial for understanding a soil’s capacity to store carbon and mitigate climate change.
  7. Ecosystem health: Soil tests can provide insights into soil biodiversity and microbial activity, which are indicators of overall ecosystem health.
  8. Water management: Understanding soil composition helps in designing effective irrigation and drainage systems, conserving water resources.
  9. Urban planning: In construction and urban development, soil testing is essential for assessing land suitability and potential environmental impacts.
  10. Scientific research: Soil testing contributes to our understanding of environmental processes and helps in developing sustainable land management practices.

Below is a list of compound MDLs (Method Detection Limits) and PQLs (Practical Quantitation Limits). Please note that these lists and limits are subject to change.

Methods
8270 / 8270 SIMS
Pesticides
Herbicides
PCBs
PNA/PAHs SIMS
Endothall
Alcohol / Glycol / Dioxane
PMI
RSK175
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