A E C O N

Water and Soil Labs

Ensuring water and soil quality through physical, chemical, and biological analyses, monitoring environmental changes, enabling early detection of pollution, and achieving quality and safety standards in accordance with local and international specifications.

ORGANIC DEPARTMENT

Gas chromatography (GC)

BIOBASE BK-GC901

VOCs and SVOCs Analyses are performed in accordance with standard methods such as EPA methods 8270 and 8260.

Analysis parameters include:

• Total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH)

• Cyclic hydrocarbons

• Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

• Chlorophenols

• Chlorobenzene

• Benzene

• Toluene

• Ethylbenzene

• Xylene

 

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INORGANIC DEPARTMENT

PerkinElmer NexION® 1000 G ICP-MS

Heavy metals testing is performed following international e.g., EPA 200.7 and EPA 200.8 with highly sensitive dual detector.

Analysis parameters can include but not limited to:

• Antimony (Sb)

• Silver (Ag)

• Manganese (Mn)

• Copper (Cu)

• Arsenic (As)

• Tin (Sn)

• Selenium (Se)

• Lead (Pb)

• Beryllium (Be)

• Aluminum (Al)

• Thallium (Tl)

• Mercury (Hg)

• Iron (Fe)

• Barium (Ba)

• Uranium (U)

• Boron (B)

• Vanadium (V)

• Nickel (Ni)

• Molybdenum (Mo)

• Cadmium (Cd)

• Zinc (Zn)

• Chromium (Cr) (total)

• Cobalt (Co)

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INORGANIC DEPARTMENT

Spectrophotometer DR 3900, HACH

High performance, convenience, and flexibility with the DR 3900, HACH Spectrophotometer

The HACH DR 3900 is a spectrophotometer that measures the concentration of substances by measuring the absorption of light by a sample at specific wavelengths. It is widely used in water analysis to measure nitrates, phosphates, ammonia, metals, chlorine, and other substances using pre-programmed methods and HACH reagents. It is also used for soil analysis after component extraction to measure available nutrients and minerals. The instrument is characterized by its accuracy, speed, and ease of operation thanks to its pre-programmed methods.

analysis parameters can include but not limited to:

• Fluoride

• Nitrite

• Phenols

• Chloride

• Calcium (Ca)

• TOC

• Sulfate

• Potassium (K)

• COD

• Phosphate PO4

• Magnesium (Mg)

• Nitrate

• Ammonia (NH4)

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Physical and chemical measurements

Microbiology Department

Microbiology laboratory department provide an extensive range of tests, such as: Typical enumeration tests:

• Aerobic & Anaerobic

• Enterobacteriaceae

• Colony Count

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa and species

• Coliforms

• Staphylococcus aureus

• E.coli

• Yeast and Moulds

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Sampling Department

Expert team for sampling with standard methods for different matrices of water “ground – waste – sewage …” and soil samples.

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Field measurements of physical parameters

Field measurements of physical parameters that may be affected by transport and storage, in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommendations:

• Electrical conductivity - pH

• Temperature

• Salinity - Dissolved oxygen

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Our Projects

BSA Lab has contributed to several impactful national and environmental projects (Qiddiya Investment Company)

BSA Lab has contributed to several impactful national and environmental projects (Qiddiya Investment Company)

The purpose of the study is to establish baseline conditions for key abiotic environmental components—ambient air quality, environmental noise, and soil quality—prior to the commencement of construction and operational activities, in accordance with the requirements of the National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC).
Marine Works Company for Environmental Services (SEIL) Project

Marine Works Company for Environmental Services (SEIL) Project

This vital project aims to protect the marine environment, improve water quality, and preserve biodiversity by identifying sensitive and polluted areas for continuous monitoring, The survey involves collecting samples of seawater and sediments from eight key locations each month: three in the Arabian Gulf and five in the Red Sea.
Test Boreholes Project – National Water Company

Test Boreholes Project – National Water Company

This project, in line with the National Center for Environmental Compliance requirements, involves borehole drilling and field tests to assess soil and groundwater conditions near wastewater facilities. It aims to detect leaks and potential contamination, with lab analyses supporting environmental protection from impacts related to treatment plant operations.

List of Some Major Clients of the Laboratory