The Aquatic Toxicity Laboratory at Cove Environmental specializes in Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing as well as Toxicity Identification and Reduction Evaluation (TIE/TRE) studies for clients in a range of industries across the country. With speed and efficiency, our experienced staff reduces margins of error, meets testing needs, and ensures expedited reporting results.

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Backed by National Accreditation

Our laboratory is proven to produce accurate, reliable, and defend-able results by a variety of accreditations, including the National Laboratory Environmental Accreditation Conference (NELAC No. E-10412) certification for performance of WET testing in regards to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and the Clean Water Act. Additionally, we have certification by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for chemical and microbiological testing procedures (ISO/IEC 17025:2017).

Visit our Consulting Services page to learn more about how we provide assistance for the TNI accreditation process.

RANGE

We have the ability to perform regulatory testing across twenty-five U.S. states, and non-compliance services across the entire country. Additionally, we will always consider acquiring additional certifications to meet our growing clientele.

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EXPERIENCE

Our staff has decades of experience working on some of the most challenging water and wastewater projects throughout the U.S. 

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Main Services

 

OTHER SERVICES:

  • Consulting and Auditing Support

  • Analytical Testing: Metals, Pesticides, Volatiles, Semi-Volatiles, Surfactants, Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAs) & Basic Water Chemistry

  • Site Specific and Water Effect Ratio (WER) Studies

  • Microbial Analysis - E. coli, Total Coliform, & Others

  • Bench Scale & Jar Testing

  • Permit Reviews, Renewals, & Modification Assistance

  • Bioconcentration, Bioaccumulation and KOW

  • Blue Green Algae and Microcystin

  • Nutrient Analysis (Nitrogen and Phosphorus)

  • Soil, Sediment & Activated Sludge Testing

  • Wastewater Characterization

  • Chemical/Product Testing - LC50, IC25, NOEC

  • Environmental Risk Assessment & Expert Testimonial

  • 316 (b) of Clean Water Act - Impingement/Entrainment

  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Assistance

  • Toxicological Characterization

  • Safety Screening for Water Sources - Aquaculture, Swimming, Drinking and Wells, Livestock, & Grey Water

  • Macro Invertebrate Biotic Index (MBIBI)

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

Foss Reservoir Master Conservancy District

“Having been employed in the desalination and water treatment business for 27 years, I can say Cove Environmental’s Aquatic Toxicity Laboratory is one of the most professional companies that I have worked with.

The electro-dialysis plant that I manage requires a discharge permit for its brine effluent. Cove Environmental was instrumental in obtaining an OPDES discharge permit for our treatment facility. Maintaining the permit requires quarterly toxicity testing that is performed by the laboratory.  The employees in the lab are helpful, courteous, and always go above and beyond what is expected of them. I would highly recommend Cove to anyone requiring the services that they offer.”

- SHAWN DEWEES, Manager at Foss Reservoir Master Conservancy District

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The Cove Expertise

The WET Lab is part of Cove Environmental’s three-pronged approach for water and wastewater services. With a dedicated team of wastewater engineers, consultants, and ecotoxicology experts, Cove provides continuity between various industries related to wastewater compliance and regulatory assistance. We are a collaborative group and put the best team together to generate solutions for you. 

 

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