Pollution Monitoring

The Pollution Monitoring Team provides a quality inspection and analysis service in the following areas:

PRIVATE WATER SUPPLIES AND DRINKING WATER

The quality of drinking water is of paramount importance to us all. The pollution and consumer section is a leading provider of independent water analysis. Drinking water is tested for its compliance with the Private Water Supplies Regulations 1991, Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000 and the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Water Regulations 1999.

Typical tests carried out include:

• Trace metal analysis
• Nutrient analysis
• Cation/Anion analysis
• Pesticides and related substances
• Heavy metal analysis
• Physical parameters
• Microbiological indicators

LANDFILL GAS MONITORING

The County Council provides a high quality service in undertaking landfill gas investigations at both closed and active landfill sites.

Services provided:

• Routine analysis of the major landfill gases including: CO2, CH4, CO and O
• Water table measurements
• Analysis of trace components of landfill gases
• Major initial site investigations and the planning of gas monitoring programmes
• Specialist advice into proposed remedial work and current legislation
• Experienced, discrete, qualified staff

WASTE WATER, EFFLUENT AND LEACHATE ANALYSIS

The County Council carries out waste water, effluent and landfill leachate analysis.

Tests for the following are routinely performed in the laboratory:

• BOD, COD
• Toxic/heavy metals
• Suspended solids
• Pesticides and related substances
• Ammonia and oxides of nitrogen
• Physical Parameters
• Oils
• Dissolved oxygen

ENVIRONMENTAL WATERS

The County Council provides a sampling and analysis service for environmental waters.

We routinely carry out sampling programmes for environmental bodies such as charities, analysing samples from:

• Streams
• Reed beds
• Ponds/Lakes