Metals testing for water treatment and environmental compliance

Laboratories of Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing are able to assess the composition of targeted metals present in water across a wide variety of applications and sample matrix types.

Why metals testing in water matters

Metals analysis is critical for monitoring water quality across drinking water, closed systems, process circuits and environmental discharges. Elevated levels of lead, copper, iron, zinc, aluminium and nickel can signal corrosion, contamination or treatment failure; potentially impacting human health, infrastructure and compliance. Routine testing manages risk and supports the performance of water systems.

Supporting system health; corrosion control & compliance

Metals enter water through pipework corrosion, leaching from fixtures, source water ingress or chemical dosing residues. Testing helps assess system condition and supports compliance with frameworks such as the Water Supply Regulations; BS 8552; BG29 and BG50; and Trade Effluent Consents. Test results can be used to verify inhibitor dosing, softener performance and treatment efficacy.

Testing and methods

Eurofins water hygiene testing offers multi‑metal analysis with ICP‑OES and ICP‑MS for dissolved and total metals. Common suites include:

  • Lead
  • Copper
  • Iron
  • Zinc
  • Aluminium
  • Manganese
  • Nickel
  • Others on request

Typical turnaround is three to five working days depending on matrix and project scope. Testing is delivered through UKAS-accredited laboratories; accreditation is matrix dependent. Regulatory alignment; methods developed to reflect current UK and EU standards and industry best practice. Where required; approved subcontractors; including Eurofins European competence centre partners with extended scope.

Who we serve

  • Water treatment providers
  • Facilities management teams
  • Environmental consultants
  • Industrial operators and compliance officers commissioning new systems
  • Monitoring existing assets
  • Investigating incidents

Why choose Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing

  • UKAS-accredited metals analysis across a wide range of matrices
  • ICP‑MS and ICP‑OES capability for trace‑level detection
  • Full suite options; lead, copper, iron, zinc, aluminium, nickel, manganese and more
  • Suitable for drinking water, closed systems, process water, environmental discharges
  • Reliable turnaround aligned to maintenance and compliance schedules
  • Nationwide refrigerated logistics; secure chain of custody and sample integrity preserved

UK-wide drop-off facilities

Eurofins UK clients benefit from our extensive and free to use logistics and sample drop-off network with over 60 drop-off locations.

Sample bottles

To ensure that we are able to test your water chemistry samples please submit them in appropriate sample bottles. 

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.

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