Overview
Surface Water Analysis is the systematic evaluation of water from rivers, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, canals, streams and other surface-water bodies to determine its physical, chemical and microbiological quality. It helps assess pollution levels, identify potential contamination sources, evaluate suitability for intended use and support environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.
Key Capabilities
- Physical parameters: Colour, odour, temperature, turbidity, pH, TDS and electrical conductivity
- Organic pollution indicators: BOD, COD, TOC and related parameters
- General chemical parameters: TSS, hardness, alkalinity, chloride, sulphate, nitrate, phosphate, ammonia and fluoride
- Dissolved oxygen parameters: DO and other indicators of aquatic-water quality
- Heavy metals: Iron, manganese, lead, arsenic, chromium, cadmium, mercury, nickel, copper and zinc
- Microbiological analysis: Total coliform, E. coli and other relevant microbial indicators
- Contaminant-specific analysis: Pesticides, hydrocarbons, phenolic compounds and other pollutants based on site-specific requirements
- Ecological/advanced assessment: Parameters required for aquatic-life and environmental-impact studies
Applicable Regulatory Framework
- CPCB Water Quality Criteria – Surface-water classification and assessment.
- Environment (Protection) Act & Rules, 1986 – Environmental monitoring and compliance.
- IS 2296 – Surface Water Quality for Different Uses.
- CPCB Guidelines – Surface-water monitoring and assessment.
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – Laboratory testing and reporting requirements.
- GPCB/CPCB Standards – Applicable effluent standards and consent conditions.
Industries Served
Industrial EstatesMunicipal BodiesInfrastructureMining