Analytical Services
Reservoirs Environmental is a full-service environmental testing laboratory specializing in Asbestos and Lead analyses. Please contact us if you have any specific questions not covered below.
Asbestos Air Sample Analysis
When Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM) is disturbed, asbestos fibers are released into the air, thereby creating a potential health hazard. Air monitoring is an essential component of any asbestos abatement project, and final clearance is determined by air sampling. REI analyzes air samples by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM).
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis
Although asbestos has traditionally been associated with insulation, Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM) has also been used in other construction components, such as wall plaster, floor and ceiling tiles, and roofing materials. Accurate identification of ACBMs through sampling of "bulk" materials is critical to building owners, actual or prospective, as well as lenders, contractors, and other concerned parties. REI analyzes bulk samples by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM).
Asbestos Water Sample Analysis
Asbestos containing concrete pipe has often been employed to transport drinking water. As these pipes age, asbestos fibers can be released and find their way into drinking water. Disposal of asbestos contaminated wastewater generated in asbestos abatement projects can also be a problem. REI analyzes water samples by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) to quantify the level of asbestos contamination. TEM provides detailed information on fiber morphology with elemental composition determined using an energy dispersive Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDX) system. Concentrations are reported in the number of asbestos structures per liter of water.
Metals Analyses
We have a full service metals laboratory that utilizes state of the art technology in the analysis of metals by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). REI can perform Metal Analysis of Bulk, Wipe, Air and Water Samples by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Flame or Furnace Methodology, and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). Matrices include: Paint Chips, Soils, Dust Wipes and Waters. REI also performs Toxicity Characterization Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Extraction and Analyses, RCRA (8) Metals and TAL List Metals.