PFAS Testing

Comprehensive PFAS Testing for Environmental Safety and Compliance

At Teklab, we offer cutting-edge testing for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), a group of man-made chemicals that have raised growing concerns due to their persistence in the environment and potential health risks. Our comprehensive PFAS analysis utilizes state-of-the-art technologies to detect and quantify these harmful substances in water, soil, air, and other environmental samples. With regulatory limits for PFAS continuing to evolve, Teklab’s precise testing ensures your samples meet the latest standards, providing you with reliable data for compliance, risk assessment, and environmental protection.

Whether you’re a municipality, industry, or environmental consultant, our team’s expertise in PFAS testing supports your efforts to safeguard public health and preserve the environment. Our PFAS testing services employ advanced analytical techniques, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) coupled with Mass Spectrometry (MS), to identify and measure the presence of various PFAS compounds, including the most commonly studied substances like PFOA, PFOS, and their precursors. With the ability to detect PFAS at ultra-low concentrations, our testing ensures that even trace amounts are accurately quantified, helping you assess potential risks.

Teklab adheres to rigorous quality control standards and utilizes EPA-approved methods, ensuring that your results are both scientifically sound and legally defensible. Additionally, we offer comprehensive reporting, interpreting the findings to help you understand the full scope of contamination, comply with regulatory requirements, and implement effective remediation strategies.

Trust Teklab’s expertise to guide you through the complexities of PFAS testing, from initial screening to detailed analysis and compliance reporting. For years now Teklab has been at the forefront of PFAS analysis by investing heavily into the new instrumentation required from the genesis of researching and implementing testing methodology. Likewise, our new facility will expand our capabilities for testing and enhance the services we offer even further.

What Are PFAS?

PFAS are synthetic organic chemicals composed of carbon and fluorine bonds, which are among the strongest in chemistry. This unique structure gives PFAS their highly desirable properties, including resistance to heat, water, grease, and stains. However, these same properties also make PFAS extremely persistent in the environment, leading to their accumulation in water, soil, air, and living organisms over time.

Key PFAS Compounds:

PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid) and PFOS (Perfluorooctane sulfonate) are the most widely studied and regulated PFAS chemicals.
Emerging PFAS: Thousands of other PFAS compounds are now being investigated, with new regulations targeting specific compounds.

Why PFAS Testing Matters:

PFAS contamination has been linked to adverse health effects, including:

Health Risks: Increased cholesterol levels, developmental effects in fetuses, reduced vaccine response in children, liver and kidney damage, and increased risk of certain cancers.
Environmental Impact: PFAS contamination affects drinking water supplies, ecosystems, and wildlife.

Due to their widespread use and environmental persistence, PFAS testing is crucial for:

Identifying contamination sources (industrial facilities, landfills, and firefighting sites).
Protecting drinking water and food supplies.
Ensuring regulatory compliance with evolving standards, such as the EPA’s National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR).

Advanced PFAS Testing Methods

It is our mission to always utilize the latest EPA-approved methods to ensure precise and defensible results. Our investments in state-of-the-art instrumentation and ongoing training reflect our dedication to staying ahead of emerging PFAS detection methodologies.

Teklab specializes in PFAS testing using methodologies 537.1 and 1633. Here is the sampling information for 537.1 and 1633.

EPA Method 537.1:
- Designed for monitoring PFAS in drinking water.
- Covers 18 PFAS compounds using solid-phase extraction (SPE) and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
- Approved for compliance with the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5).
EPA Method 1633:
- Developed for non-drinking water samples, including wastewater, surface water, and soil.
- Uses SPE and LC-MS/MS to detect a wide range of PFAS compounds.
- Recommended for individual permits and remediation site characterization.

Applications of PFAS Testing

Teklab provides PFAS analysis for a variety of applications, including:

Drinking Water: Municipal water systems and private wells.
Industrial Monitoring: Identifying contamination from manufacturing processes, wastewater treatment plants, and landfills.
Environmental Remediation: Soil, groundwater, and sediment analysis to support cleanup efforts.
Air Quality Assessment: Detecting PFAS in ambient and indoor air.
Product Safety: Testing commercial products and food packaging for PFAS content.

Regulatory Updates on PFAS

The EPA has finalized new Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOS and PFOA in drinking water at 4 parts per trillion (ppt), with additional limits for other PFAS compounds. These regulations are part of a broader effort to mitigate PFAS exposure for an estimated 100 million people in the U.S. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated $1 billion to support PFAS testing and remediation projects nationwide.

Why Choose Teklab for PFAS Testing?

Cutting-Edge Technology: Our laboratory is equipped with advanced LC-MS/MS systems, ensuring accurate detection even at trace levels.
Timely Results: We pride ourselves on providing faster turnaround times than larger-scale laboratories, with options for expedited testing.
Regulatory Expertise: Teklab stays up-to-date on evolving PFAS regulations, ensuring compliance and defensible results.
Client-Focused Service: Whether you’re a municipal water supplier, industrial facility, or environmental consultant, our team works closely with you to deliver actionable insights.

LC/MS Triple Quadrupole Instrument Image

As the industry advances in optimizing techniques and methods for quantifying the characteristic toxicity of PFAS, Teklab remains at the forefront of innovation. In line with our commitment to growth and excellence, we have recently expanded our capabilities with the acquisition of a brand-new, state-of-the-art, Agilent Triple Quadrupole LC/MS instrument.

This cutting-edge technology enables us to uphold our rapid turnaround times while scaling our operations to meet increasing demand.

Educating and Protecting Communities

Additionally, Teklab believes that education is a cornerstone of environmental protection. By raising awareness about PFAS and providing reliable data, we empower communities and businesses to make informed decisions about managing contamination risks. Part of our core mission and philosophy as a veteran-owned business is providing a service to the people that we can be proud of and prideful to represent. We hope to do our part as stewards of environmental sustainment by producing quality reporting for confident project compliance. If you have any questions about our process as a laboratory involved in regulatory governance, or are interest in our services and need a quote, please reach out to our customer service team.

EPA has announced the final updated MCLs for PFAS in drinking water. You can view Part 141 of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, we have provided the PDF for convenience.

The finalized rule maintains limits of 4 nanograms per liter or parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOS and PFOA and includes new limits for four compounds.
The EPA’s PowerPoint Presentation on the final rule can be found herein, view the PDF if you are interested.

Protect your environment and community with Teklab’s trusted PFAS testing services.

Speak with one of our experts today at (618) 344-1004 or navigate to our Contact Us page to request a quote or consultation. Together, we can safeguard the planet’s natural resources and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

The EPA expects that over many years the final rule will prevent PFAS exposure in drinking water for approximately 100 million people, prevent thousands of deaths, and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses.

NELAP Accredited Testing

Teklab adheres to strict guidelines and standards to participate in the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). We warmly invite both current and prospective clients to visit our facility, meet with a project manager, or review our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

We believe that a great business starts with a passion for perfection and outstanding customer service. To uphold this standard, we consistently train our chemists and analysts to maintain peak efficiency. While our customers are a top priority, the safety and well-being of our employees always come first.

With over 43 years of experience in the environmental testing industry, our mission is to deliver reliable, accurate results promptly. Learn more about our commitment to excellence by exploring our mission statement.

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