Aquaculture and fish farming
Optimise water quality, productivity and compliance
Laboratories of Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing provide UKAS No. 9658 and 1369 accredited water testing to support aquaculture producers and treatment providers across farms, hatcheries and recirculating aquaculture systems. Our microbiological and chemical monitoring capabilities help drive sustainable production and regulatory compliance.
Key testing services
- Critical for fish health and productivity in RAS, ponds and hatcheries. Typical parameter suites include
- Temperature; dissolved oxygen; pH; ammonia; nitrite; nitrate; alkalinity; sulphide; hardness; turbidity
- Biological indicators; BOD; COD; algae and chlorophyll; microbial screening for pathogens
Our expertise and capabilities
Our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratories provide precise and defensible results for aquaculture and agricultural water testing. Specialised chemical analysis includes heavy metals, organic pollutants, emergent contaminants, pesticides and sediment profiles tailored to farm or site-specific risks.
Benefits and applications
- Improved aquaculture performance; early detection of stressors improves fish health, survival rates and productivity
- Environmental compliance; support with permitting, discharge consent, nutrient management plans, and sustainable certification (BAP/TRAC)
- Risk mitigation; screening for harmful algae blooms, suffocation risks from low oxygen, and toxicity from ammonia, nitrite spikes or heavy metals
Why choose Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing
- UKAS-accredited analysis for aquaculture and fish farming water quality
- Comprehensive service for RAS, ponds and hatcheries across the UK
- Integrated chemical, microbiological and ecological testing packages
- National coverage and reliable sample logistics
Get in touch
Would you like to find out more about our water hygiene testing and compliance services? Contact Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK today by submitting an enquiry form or calling +44 (0) 845 604 6740.