Overview
Sediment Analysis evaluates the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of sediments collected from rivers, lakes, reservoirs, estuaries, coastal and marine areas. It helps identify contamination, assess pollutant accumulation and support environmental impact and monitoring studies.
Key Capabilities
- Physical: Particle size, texture, moisture, density and organic matter
- Chemical: pH, electrical conductivity, TOC, nutrients and sulphides
- Heavy Metals: Lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, arsenic, nickel, copper, zinc, iron and manganese
- Organic Contaminants: Hydrocarbons, pesticides, PAHs, phenols and other site-specific pollutants
- Microbiological: Relevant microbial parameters, where required
- Contamination Assessment: Evaluation of pollutant accumulation and spatial variations
Applicable Regulatory Framework
- Environment (Protection) Act & Rules, 1986 – Environmental compliance.
- CPCB Guidelines – Applicable environmental and sediment-quality assessment guidance.
- CRZ Notification, 2019 – Relevant for applicable coastal/marine projects.
- Environmental Clearance (EC) & EMP – Project-specific monitoring requirements.
- SPCB/GPCB Requirements – Applicable consent and monitoring conditions.
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – Laboratory testing and reporting requirements.
Industries Served
Ports & HarboursCoastal IndustriesInfrastructureMining