Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK Ltd.'s UKAS No. 9658, 9508 & 1369 accredited laboratories are able to assess the chemical composition of water for organic determinands in a wide variety of applications and sample matrix types.
Why water organic chemistry testing matters
Organic chemistry testing is essential for detecting and quantifying organic compounds in water, which can originate from natural sources, industrial processes, agricultural activities, or treatment by‑products. These substances, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TpH), and pesticides, may pose risks to water safety, ecosystem health, and regulatory compliance. Comprehensive organic analysis helps identify contaminants, trace pollution sources, and optimise water treatment processes.
Supporting pollution control, treatment optimisation & regulatory compliance
Our organic chemistry testing covers a broad range of parameters, including Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), volatile and semi‑volatile organics (VOCs & SVOCs), as well as targeted analyses for priority pollutants such as:
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs); toxic organic pollutants often from combustion and industrial sources
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Pesticides & Herbicides; used in agriculture and can leach into surface water or groundwater
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Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TpH); from spills, leaks, industrial discharge or run‑off
These analyses provide crucial data for assessing organic pollution, ensuring compliance with drinking and environmental water standards, and guiding remediation or treatment strategies.
Lab instrumentation & accreditation
At Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK, we operate through our UKAS‑accredited laboratories across Wolverhampton, Grimsby, Heathrow, Belfast (for Northern Ireland) and Sheffield. We employ advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (GC‑MS, LC‑MS/MS) for trace-level detection of organics. Accreditation is matrix‑dependent, and for more specialised analyses we partner with validated subcontractors including within the Eurofins European network of competence centres to extend our testing scope.
Typical turnaround times are 5 to 10 working days depending on analyte complexity and sample type.
Who we serve
We support a wide range of clients in the UK water and environmental sectors
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Water utilities and private water suppliers
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Environmental consultancies and engineering firms
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Regulatory bodies (e.g. Environment Agency, Drinking Water Inspectorate)
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Industrial clients (manufacturing, petrochemical, agriculture)
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Research organisations and academia
Whether for compliance monitoring, incident investigation, or pollutant fingerprinting, Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK delivers rigorous data tailored to your needs.
Why choose Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK
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UKAS‑accredited tests for COD, TOC, VOCs, SVOCs, PAHs, TpH, pesticides
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Nationwide coverage with secure logistics and sample chain‑of‑custody
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Deep experience in water hygiene, water quality, and environmental testing
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Tailored, clear reporting to support both technical and non‑technical decision makers
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Extended testing scope via trusted Eurofins and subcontractor lab network
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Strong industry reputation and alignment with global Eurofins capabilities
UK-Wide drop-off facilities
Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK clients benefit from our extensive and free to use sample drop off network with over 50 drop-off locations. Follow the links below for more details.
Sample bottles
To ensure that we are able to test your water chemistry samples please submit them in appropriate sample bottles.
Contact & next steps
If you require organic chemistry testing for water quality or environmental monitoring, whether for PAHs, pesticides, hydrocarbons, VOCs, or a broader organics suite, please Contact us or call 0845 604 6740.
