ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL SERVICES

RPC is your trusted partner for accurate and precise environmental analytical testing. Our inorganic, organic and microbiological teams combine cutting-edge technology with decades of experience to provide fast and accurate results you can count on!

Discover RPC’s Expertise in Environmental Analytical Testing

At RPC, we’re proud to offer a full spectrum of environmental analytical services designed to meet your testing needs—whether routine or highly specialized. Our dedicated inorganic, organic, and microbiology teams bring technical excellence and innovative solutions to every project. From water quality and environmental monitoring to complex compound characterization and microbial analysis, we provide accurate results backed by the latest technology, helping you stay compliant with environmental and safety guidelines.

Explore our capabilities below and see how RPC can support your goals with precision and care.

Inorganic Analytical Services

From drinking water quality, surface and groundwater monitoring and industrial wastewater characterization, RPC delivers accurate inorganic analytical services to support environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, and industrial processes. From the routine to the exotic, RPC also analyzes soils, sediments, vegetation, animal tissue and a variety of other sample matrices for a wide range of constituents.

CORE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY TESTING SERVICES INCLUDE:

General Inorganic Water Chemistry – Essential for drinking water quality and environmental monitoring.
Trace Metals & Mercury Analysis – Detect and quantify metals for health and safety compliance.
Arsenic Speciation – Identify arsenic forms for risk assessment and remediation planning.
Nutrient Analysis – Monitor nitrogen, phosphorus, and other key nutrients in water systems.
Acid-Base Accounting (ABA) & Acid Rock Drainage – Predict and manage acid generation in mining and construction.
Particle Size Analysis – Understand soil and sediment characteristics for engineering and environmental studies.
Leachate Extraction & Analysis – Evaluate contaminant mobility and landfill impact.
Industrial Hygiene Analysis (Paint & Dust) – Ensure workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Characterization of Unknowns – Identify unknown substances for troubleshooting and risk management.

Organic Analytical Services

RPC delivers comprehensive organic testing solutions for soil, water, and agricultural/aquaculture products to support pollutant monitoring, environmental remediation, and site characterization. Using advanced analytical tools, we provide both routine and specialized analyses across complex matrices—including synthetic products, foodstuffs, solid waste, effluent, air, and biota. Committed to providing the highest level of service, technical excellence, and quality control, we deliver reliable results that help protect the environment and ensure conformity to regulatory standards.

CORE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY TESTING SERVICES INCLUDE:

Petroleum Hydrocarbon Testing - Complete testing solutions for remediation projects and environmental assessments. Analyses include BTEX/TPH and MTBE (including low-level detection for potable sites) and TPH Fractionation.
Volatile Organic Compounds (EPA 624 VOCs) - Measurement of harmful environmental pollutants in water and wastewater.
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) – Identification and quantitation of toxic, carcinogenic compounds from petroleum or combustion sources that persist in soil and water.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs – Total) – Detection of harmful industrial chemicals that are long-lasting and pose serious health and environmental risks.
Pesticides and Organometallic Compounds – Evaluation to ensure food safety and prevent contamination from agricultural chemicals and toxic metal-based compounds.
Drinking Water Quality Testing – Measurement to meet Canadian and provincial drinking water guidelines, including Trihalomethanes (THMs), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Haloacetic Acids (HAAs), and taste and odor.

Microbiology

RPC helps protect public health and the environment by delivering accurate microbial analysis for drinking water, wastewater, and other environmental matrices. Our testing supports regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and sustainability goals, ensuring safe water systems and responsible environmental stewardship. For specialized needs, we offer custom test development and program design, giving clients flexible, science-driven solutions tailored to their unique challenges.

STANDARD MICROBIAL ANALYSES INCLUDE: