General chemistry & nutrients

Analysis of general chemistry parameters & nutrients

Increased levels of many general chemistry parameters and nutrients can be a reliable indicator that surface waters are being affected by nearby human activity.

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ALS offerings of accredited tests

Clients looking to monitor the levels of general chemistry parameters or nutrients in surface water can rely on ALS to provide convenient service and quality results.

Example of analytical services provided by ALS:

Alkalinity
Ammonia
Colour
Cyanide
Conductivity
Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC)
pH
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
NO2
NO3
SO4
PO4
Phosphorous
Anion/Cation sum
Hardness
Ion Balance
Langelier Index
Saturation pH
Silica

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