Environmental
Laboratory & Testing in Centerville, IA

Microbac Laboratories provides a full array of environmental analytical services to companies that require consistent testing of water, air, soil and waste . Our lab routinely conducts compliance monitoring and special environmental investigations including testing for drinking water, wastewater, ground and surface water, and emerging contaminants. We also do sophisticated analyses for speciated metals, radiochemicals, Legionella and other complex environmental issues. Not sure which services are right for your project? Our knowledgeable team can help you identify the testing that fits your objectives and regulatory requirements.

The testing requirements are dependent upon the industry, operating permits, regulatory requirements and type of environmental media. Environmental regulations issued by federal, state and local agencies are not always consistent and choosing the right testing program can be difficult. Our experts work directly with clients to review their compliance responsibilities and recommend the appropriate analytical services, whether those requirements involve NPDES permits, drinking water regulations, industrial monitoring programs, or other environmental standards.

PFAS, or per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a huge group of human-made chemicals that don’t break down in the environment. These chemicals persist for long periods of time in water, soil and living organisms and are becoming an increasing target for environmental regulations and public health initiatives. Microbac Laboratories offers PFAS testing for drinking water and non-drinking water applications, delivering reliable analytical data to help organizations understand potential for contamination and prepare for evolving regulatory demands.

Lead and copper testing begins with the collection of water samples from homes, schools, healthcare facilities and commercial buildings using EPA approved sampling procedures. We will guide you through the whole process from sampling instruction, laboratory analysis, quality assurance to the interpretation of the final results. We are committed to assisting clients in assessing the quality of their drinking water with reliable turnaround times. Many projects are completed in 24 to 48 hours depending on the testing requirements.

Yes. Our trained field services professionals can come directly to your facility and collect environmental samples while maintaining proper chain of custody and documented sampling procedures. Particularly useful to projects with multiple sample locations, inorganic contaminants, or environmental investigations requiring coordinated sampling of water, soil, air or other media. Careful field collection results in accurate and defensible laboratory data.

Microbac Laboratories is your laboratory of choice because we bring together scientific expertise, advanced analytical capabilities and responsive customer service on every project. Our team is dedicated to providing accurate laboratory results that clients can rely on for compliance reporting, environmental investigations, and operational decision making. As a trusted laboratory partner, we are committed to helping you achieve your environmental and regulatory objectives – whether your needs are routine monitoring or highly specialized testing.