Spirex Aquatec LtdBradley Green Redditch Worcestershire, B96 6TN, United Kingdom, +44 (0) 1527 821 601, info@spirexaquatec.comWater Quality Testinghttp://www.spirexaquatec.com03:33 06-Sep-2010Water Quality Testing Service To manage natural ponds and lakes to achieve the best possible water quality, it is important to make informed decisions. Selection of remedial treatments, and the timing of their application, should be done on the basis of knowledge of the state of the pond and its bed. We offer a comprehensive range of testing of water and mud samples, conducted by our associated *UKAS* laboratory. Parameters tested include, but are not limited to the following: ammonia alkalinity Chemical Oxygen Demand Biochemcial Oxygen Demand nitrate nitrite pH phosphate phosphorous suspended solids suspended silt organic content mud organic content total oxidised nitrogen (nitrite and nitrate) total phosphate acute nitrification toxicity test (used to test the water sample to establish if it will support the proper functioning of nitrifying bacteria which de-toxify ammonia) chronic (5-day) nitrification test many other tests, including metals * General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories is the internationally recognised standard for testing laboratories. In the UK, this standard is administered (overseen by the DTI) by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The standard contains all of the requirements that testing and calibrations laboratories have to meet if they wish to demonstrate that they operate a quality system, are technically competent and are able to generate technically valid results. Laboratories accredited to this standard are able to provide their clients with a measurable level of assurance. Thus, clients can be confident that the testing, and results, will be of the highest standard, and therefore reliable. This is very important when deciding the course of remedial treatments |