Soil Testing Services

(NELAP) - Accredited Lab

As a proud participant in the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, we invite both current and prospective clients to visit our facility. We are also happy to provide access to our comprehensive quality assurance standards and operating procedures for your review.

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.

Contaminated soil refers to soil that has been polluted or altered by the presence of harmful substances or pollutants. These contaminants can be chemical, physical, biological, or radiological in nature and can pose risks to human health, wildlife, plants, and the broader environment. Soil contamination typically occurs as a result of industrial activities, improper waste disposal, agricultural practices (e.g., excessive pesticide or fertilizer use), and accidental spills or leaks.

Common contaminants include:

  • Heavy metals (e.g., lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium)
  • Chemicals (e.g., solvents, pesticides, hydrocarbons)
  • Petroleum products (e.g., oil spills)
  • Radioactive materials
  • Pathogens (e.g., bacteria, viruses)
  • Plastics and microplastics

Soil contamination is often identified through soil testing, and it requires remediation to restore the land for safe use, whether for agriculture, development, or conservation. Remediation techniques might include bioremediation, chemical treatment, or soil washing, depending on the nature and extent of the contamination.

 

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

More Testing Services We Offer

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Teklab can set up a specific program for each facility based on your POTW or NPDES permit. And our Laboratory Information System (LIMs) can notify you each time a regulatory limit is exceeded; allowing prompt action to correct any problems.

Wastewater/NPDES Testing

As a NELAP Accredited Environmental Testing Laboratory with an experienced project management team, Teklab has an in-depth understanding of NPDES testing complexities. We serve diverse industries including manufacturing, engineering, and municipalities.

Oil And Petrochemical Testing

Teklab's petrochemical testing services are essential to ensure the quality, performance, safety, and compliance of petrochemical products. The testing helps manufacturers, distributors, and consumers understand the chemical composition, physical properties, and performance characteristics of petrochemical products.