Accredited drinking water testing and expert support to ensure safety, compliance, and quality. We test for the presence of contaminants including pesticides, lead, and legionella, and support potable, re-use and bottled water compliance.
Water testing
Water testing services
With a nationwide network of nine IANZ-accredited laboratories from Auckland to Invercargill, and supported by a global network of scientific expertise, Eurofins Environment Testing New Zealand offers an extensive suite of methodologies and processes to provide reliable, high-quality data across a wide range of testing requirements.
Specialists in potable water, stormwater and wastewater analysis.
We deliver services including sample collection, laboratory testing and compliance reporting for councils, industry and environmental projects.
From physical and chemical analysis to microbiological testing, we help customers safeguard public health, meet regulatory obligations and protect New Zealand’s environment with confidence.
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Water treatment process
Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water treatment processes.
Technical advice for water distribution companies
Providing expert guidance to ensure reliable and safe water distribution.
Accredited sampling and analyses
Conducting precision testing for the presence of contaminants such as pesticides to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Efficient evaluation and reporting
Delivering accurate and timely assessments and reports on water quality and assisting the planning of construction and refurbishment of waterworks.
Legionella checks
Testing for legionella bacteria to prevent outbreaks and ensure public health.
Water reuse
Testing potable water throughout the treatment cycle from the raw municipal wastewater to finished drinking water. Incl. testing of indirect potable reuse (IPR) and direct potable reuse (DPR) sources.
Bottled water testing
Assisting bottled water & beverage producers to monitor compliance with FDA, World Health Organisation, European Union, or USEPA standards through the analysis of regulated & unregulated contaminants.
Asbestos / lead testing
Ensuring that old piping /reticulation systems (e.g. asbestos, lead) do not impact water quality for end users.
Comprehensive testing of ground and surface water to assess chemical and ecological status, track contaminants and protect ecosystems and public health.
Disinfection byproducts
Monitoring according to World Health Organization (WHO) requirements.
Water as a protected property
Safeguarding water resources through rigorous protection measures.
Monitoring of groundwater quality
Assessing groundwater for possible pollution and water quality deterioration to protect ecosystems and safeguard human use.
Monitoring of decontamination
Assisting remediation and emergency response contractors to ensure process efficacy to restore water quality.
Radon testing
Measuring radon levels to safeguard human health.
River quality mapping and saprobic indexing
Evaluation of river health and ecological status through detailed mapping and indexing.
Classifying non-floating waters
Categorising water bodies to ensure proper management and conservation.
Fauna and flora assessment
Monitoring aquatic life to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Modelling of water bodies and mass balances
Analysis of water bodies to understand and manage water flow and quality.
Monitoring of natural bathing waters
Ensuring the safety and quality of water in natural swimming areas.
Monitoring of dams and mining lakes
Assessing the environmental impact and safety of industrial dams, mine tailings dams and process dams.
Chemical and ecological status
Providing testing services to support the monitoring of water bodies, including rivers, lakes, dams and coastal waters for physiochemical status, contamination levels and ecological assessments.
Advanced wastewater testing and monitoring services to support sustainable water management and regulatory compliance. Eurofins Environment Testing New Zealand laboratories identify contaminants, assess nutrient levels and oxygen input, and support recycling of process water.
Support for the recycling of process water
Assisting in the efficient recycling and reuse of process water through comprehensive testing to promote sustainability.
Implementation of monitoring programmes
Developing and executing comprehensive measuring programmes to monitor water quality and performance.
Identification of contamination, efficiency, and nutrient concentration
Detecting contaminants and nutrient levels in water systems.
Support for self-monitoring
Providing tools and guidance for effective self-monitoring of water systems to ensure optimal quality and system performance.
Testing of water piping systems
Conducting tests to ensure the integrity and safety of water piping/reticulation systems.
Specialised testing for bathing waters to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with health standards. Eurofins Environment Testing New Zealand laboratories monitor for harmful pathogens and toxic blue-green algae to protect public health and aquatic environments.
Sampling and testing of bathing waters
Conducting sampling and testing to ensure the safety and cleanliness of bathing waters.
Ensuring epidemiologically safe bathing water
Ensuring that bathing waters are free from harmful pathogens and contaminants.
Studies for detection of toxic invasion of bluegreen algae
Investigating and identifying toxic invasions of bluegreen algae to protect public health and aquatic ecosystems.
Reliable microbiological and chemical water testing to ensure safety and compliance. Eurofins Environment Testing New Zealand laboratories detect Legionella, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and test for the concentration of nitrates, nitrites, and sodium to protect public health and water quality.
Detection and enumeration of Legionella by culture and PCR
Identifying and quantifying Legionella bacteria using advanced culture and PCR methods.
E. Coli testing
Detecting the presence of E. coli to ensure water is safe for consumption and use.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa testing
Identifying Pseudomonas aeruginosa to prevent potential health risks.
Nitrates, nitrites, and sodium analysis
Measuring levels of nitrates, nitrites, and sodium to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Leachate testing and environmental impact analysis to support regulatory compliance and environmental protection. Eurofins Environment Testing New Zealand laboratories conduct leaching tests and detailed physico-chemical determinations to assess contaminant release and monitor water quality.
Leaching tests
Leaching tests simulate the potential release of contaminants from materials.
Environmental impact of leachates
Assessing the impact of leachates in the environment to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and to protect ecosystems.
Physico-chemical analyses of leachate and water piezometers
Performing physico-chemical testing in-situ to monitor and evaluate water quality.
IANZ-accredited sampling methodology service for councils, environmental consultants and other organisations.
End-to-end management of council water compliance testing, covering drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater - collectively known as the three waters.
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