Exploring Organic Water Sources

When we delve into the world of water, we encounter various contamination sources like fuel tanks, industries, and greenhouse emissions. These interactions have the potential to lead to organic contamination, driving the scientific community to monitor the quality of our water.

Reliable Results, Empowering Compliance

MPL is your reliable partner, providing accurate results that meet the needs of process control, national standards, and local regulations. We explore a range of organic analyses, including:

• VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) - from fuel sources to historical degreasing remnants.
• SVOC (Semivolatile Organic Compounds) - covering a wide variety, like PAHs, Phenols, Herbicides, Pesticides, PBDEs, PCBs, Dioxins, Furans, Explosives, and Organometallics like TBT and Methyl Mercury.

Our offerings also include the TRH / BTEX testing suite (Total Recoverable Hydrocarbons / Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene) - a revealing test for fuel or oil sources.

Reach out to our expert scientists to discuss how we can assist you with organic testing in water

Anions Unveiled

Exploring the complex world of water composition, we encounter anions – elements present in various water types in significant amounts.

In this molecular realm, various anions play distinct roles. Some are crucial for regulatory efforts, improving water's taste and odour. Others, classified as carcinogens, require careful regulation. Anions, along with their cation counterparts, reflect water quality. They show water's essence – from soft to hard water. They also hint at potential issues for our structures.

Anion Analysis at MPL

MPL is experienced in anion testing, offering quality services to our valued clients. Our expertise covers various anions, including:

• Alkalinity – indicating Bicarbonates, Carbonates, and Hydroxides
• Bromide
• Chloride
• Fluoride
• Nitrate
• Nitrite
• Oxyhalides - produced during disinfection
• Phosphate
• Sulphate

Reach out to our skilled MPL team to discuss your water testing needs

Understanding Essential Cations: A Scientist's Perspective

When delving into water's composition, major cations come into focus. These essential players originate naturally in rocks and soils. However, industrial processes can elevate certain cations in water, potentially increasing its corrosiveness.

In the industrial world, cations in water affect pipelines, irrigation, and farming tools. Imagine hard water leaving Calcium and Magnesium deposits on surfaces. This interplay of cations even impacts consumers, influencing daily tasks like washing, cooking, and hot water systems.

Cation Analysis at MPL

MPL is experienced in cation testing, offering quality services to our valued clients. Our expertise covers the major cations, including:

• Sodium
• Potassium
• Calcium
• Magnesium

If you require cation testing in water, reach out to us today.

Enhancing Water Knowledge

As we strive to protect ecosystems through water quality assessment, we explore the world of Chelex® Metals. This journey uncovers a new facet that goes beyond elemental concentrations. Our focus shifts to bioavailability – a key factor in assessing potential toxicity.

Bioavailability involves metals that can cross cell membranes, influencing biological processes. Here, the Chelex® resin's selectivity shines. It captures and retains metals based on their bioavailability, providing insights beyond standard analyses. Rapid column separation reveals detailed water sample fractions, enriching our understanding.

MPL's Scientific Expertise

Within our NATA Accredited laboratory, MPL offers Chelex® - Bioavailable Metal Speciation in natural waters. Our analysis covers a range of elements:

• Aluminum (Al)
• Copper (Cu)
• Mercury (Hg)
• Barium (Ba)
• Cobalt (Co)
• Molybdenum (Mo)
• Beryllium (Be)
• Iron (Fe)
• Nickel (Ni)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Lead (Pb)
• Tin (Sn)
• Chromium (Cr)
• Manganese (Mn)
• Vanadium (V)
• Zinc (Zn)

Remember, your sample should be either 0.45µm or 0.1µm field filtered into an unpreserved metals (HDPE) bottle.

Our team is here to assist you with Chelex® Metals - feel free to reach out to us.

Demystifying PFAS

In the world of environmental monitoring, PFAS has emerged as a significant concern. These compounds, like Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), belong to the perfluorinated family.

While once celebrated for their industrial applications and use in firefighting Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF), PFAS now face growing worry. The residue of their extensive use has led to notable contamination. Their ability to move easily in water bodies spreads them widely, leaving traces even in unexpected places.

Unveiling the Persistence of PFAS

PFAS are proving to be stubborn in their refusal to break down easily. They stick around, showing up in municipal waters, drinking wells, calm surface waters, and groundwater. These puzzling compounds also make their way into soil, sediment, and even the air, a sign of their interaction with products and industries.

Discovering PFAS Testing at MPL

At MPL, we're here to demystify PFAS testing. Our approach combines liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry (LC-MSMS), allowing us to uncover PFAS secrets in various samples like water, soil, blood/serum, and biota. We're also gearing up for air testing, following international standards.

Our expertise in scientific PFAS testing comes from years of experience, and our advanced facilities support our work. We've made strides with the Total Oxidisable Precursor Assay (TOPA), which helps us identify precursor PFAS compounds – the building blocks of persistent substances like PFOS, PFHxS, and PFOA.

To learn more about PFAS testing in water and beyond, reach out to us today. We're here to help with your environmental testing needs

Exploring Microbial Realms

Diving into the world of microorganisms reveals a landscape where bacteria, including harmful types, play a significant role in health, especially when it comes to drinking water. In this dynamic environment, ensuring safe and pure drinking water becomes a top priority.

Understanding Water Contamination

It's intriguing to see how human and animal waste become sources of harmful pathogens in water ecosystems. This happens in peaceful rivers and lakes, busy runoffs, and even seemingly harmless swimming pools. The connections extend to septic tanks, sewage treatment, and nature's role, all contributing to water contamination.

Exploring Microorganisms with MPL

At MPL, we're experts in assessing the presence of various microorganisms:

• E.coli
• Legionella
• Thermotolerant coliforms
• Total plate counts
• Free-living protozoa
• Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

In a notable achievement, MPL Laboratories made history as Australia's first NATA Accredited commercial laboratory in 2014 for Amoebae detection and speciation.

Contact us today to learn more about testing for microorganisms in water and how we can help with your environmental testing needs.

Balancing Nature's Nutrients

In the intricate weave of nature, nutrients are crucial for nourishing plant growth and maintaining stability. However, it’s essential to strike a delicate balance. High nutrient levels in water can upset ecosystems. Overgrowth of algae and aquatic plants can lead to a chain reaction that affects the entire biological community. This shift can alter acidity and oxygen levels, leading to unintended harm to fish and marine life.

A Complicated Connection

The effects go beyond just nature, touching human health and agriculture. An interconnected relationship emerges between nutrient-rich leftovers from fertilizers and the water we use. Excess nitrates and phosphates, carried by water flow, can contaminate the very source we rely on for drinking water.

Exploring Nutrient Balance with MPL

At MPL, our NATA Accredited expertise shines as we delve into the world of nutrients within water samples. Our scientific offerings encompass a range of laboratory tests:

Various Nitrogen Forms

• Ammonia
• Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
• Nitrate
• Nitrite
• Organic Nitrogen
• Total Nitrogen

Forms of Phosphorus

• Ortho-Phosphate
• Total Phosphorus

Get in touch with our MPL team to discuss how our specialized water testing services can be tailored to your needs

Exploring Water's Inorganic Elements

Let's dive into the realm of water's inorganic elements, where we discover indicators that reveal both natural purity and industrial influences. These properties offer valuable insights into water quality, guiding applications in both natural settings and human environments.

Unveiling the Inorganic Spectrum

At MPL, we're here to demystify water's inorganic makeup. Our lab tests cover a range of parameters that help us understand water quality:

• Acidity and alkalinity
• BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand)
• Chlorine (Free and Total Residual)
• Chlorophyll A
• COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand)
• Colour
• Conductivity / Resistivity
• Cyanides
• Hardness
• pH
• Salinity
• SAR (Sodium Adsorption Ratio)
• TOC / DOC (Total Organic Carbon / Dissolved Organic Carbon)
• Total Solids (TS), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
• Turbidity

In addition to the mentioned tests, MPL's NATA Accredited laboratories offer a variety of other tests for water quality analysis. Our dedicated team ensures accurate results and a quick turnaround, tailored to your specific testing needs.

Feel free to reach out to us for more information or assistance.

Discovering Metals: Your Route to Accuracy

Enter the world of metals, where our NATA Accredited lab stands as your dependable partner. With the guidance of experienced MPL experts, we reveal the presence of heavy metals accurately and efficiently, providing quick results that match your scientific goals.

Discover a Variety of Metals:

Explore the unveiling of different metals, each element contributing its own characteristics to the analysis. In our offerings, we decipher the presence of major heavy metals, including:

• Arsenic
• Cadmium
• Chromium
• Copper
• Mercury
• Lead
• Nickel
• Zinc

Our understanding of metals goes deeper, encompassing a suite of up to 30 trace metals. The exploration extends further with the inclusion of rare earth elements (REE), broadening the scope of analysis in water samples.

Elevating Precision: Specialized Metal Insights

MPL extends its reach to offer specialized metal analysis that transcends conventional boundaries. Our capabilities include:

• Organo-tins, unraveling the complex organic-metal interactions
• Speciated Arsenic, diving into the intricacies of arsenic forms
• Methylmercury, an exploration of mercury's methylated guise

Contact our team at MPL and ask how our specialist water testing services can be catered to your analytical metal needs.

Exploring Pharmaceuticals: Understanding Water Quality

Explore the world of pharmaceuticals, where wastewater reflects our surroundings. Monitoring these waste streams becomes crucial to protect the environment from the influence of different pharmaceutical compounds. Some of these compounds, like Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), can have notable effects on specific organisms.

Investigating Pharmaceuticals in Water

MPL is here to uncover pharmaceutical compounds in water systems. Our comprehensive testing includes well-known pharmaceuticals like:

• Fluoxetine (commonly known as Prozac)
• Trenbolone

But that's not all – our expertise covers a range of pharmaceuticals, steroids, and hormones. Want to know more? Contact us today to explore the options that fit your needs.