CARO News

Lead – CDWQG Update

Posted on January 22, 2020

In the Spring of 2019, the Canadian Government took important steps to protect the health of the general public by updating the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines. These changes included (but were not limited to) decreasing the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) of lead in drinking water sources from 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) to 0.005 mg/L (5

The New and Improved Online Store!

Posted on December 23, 2019

Bottle Ordering We know you need bottles; We’re here to help! We’ve moved to an online bottle ordering system. You can simply go to the CARO Store to get started. Instead of waiting on us to create your bottle order, you can use our system online! Only CARO’s most valued customers will have the opportunity

Our CARO-ling Coolers are back!

Posted on December 4, 2019

Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the jingles are so delightful… Our CARO-ling Coolers are back! For the Month of December, with every Bottle Order placed, we will be sending out our signature singing coolers. Get your orders in while supplies last! Happy Holidays. Like. Share. Subscribe. Share your experiences with us #CAROlingCoolers

CARO Holiday Hours

Posted on November 20, 2019

It’s that time of year again. Please familiarize yourself with our updated Holiday Hours! Submit your milk and cookies on or before December 16 for regular Turn Around Time results, in time for the Holidays! NO SAMPLE SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED AT BURNABY UNTIL MONDAY JAN 6th ~Season’s Greetings from your Big Picture Sidekicks.

R.S.V.P – CARO Holiday Social 2019

Posted on November 18, 2019

Let us thank you for another amazing year. We would love to welcome you in joining the CARO team at the VanDusen Botanical Gardens – Floral Hall. This evening will include a private cocktail reception and a chance to win tickets to the Festival of Lights. ___________________________________________________________________________ We’re SOLD OUT! Contact [email protected] if you want

Metals Results Beyond a Doubt: CARO Deploys Industry Leading New Equipment

Posted on August 28, 2019

CARO Analytical Services is excited to announce it has acquired and now has up and running production samples the new 2nd generation 8900 ICP-QQQ for bringing you metals results beyond a doubt. We are the first commercial laboratory to offer these services in Western Canada and one of the first in Canada too. In 2012

Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs, PFAs) in Water & Soil Testing

Posted on June 29, 2019

CARO can test perfluorinated compounds in soil and water now to meet regulatory requirements. This is another trace manmade compound which has been causing long term problems in the environment due to its persistence as natural degradation is very slow. We can test the below main compounds as well as many others so please contact

War Over Rare Earth Elements

Posted on May 29, 2019

I bet you didn’t think you would be hearing that a potential pretext for trade war escalation would be around some chemical elements that are not very well known: Rare Earth Elements (REEs). Contrary to their naming convention, rare earth elements (REEs) are far from rare and are found in small concentrations within mineral deposits

Lead – CDWQG Update

The New and Improved Online Store!

Our CARO-ling Coolers are back!

CARO Holiday Hours

R.S.V.P – CARO Holiday Social 2019

Metals Results Beyond a Doubt: CARO Deploys Industry Leading New Equipment

Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs, PFAs) in Water & Soil Testing

War Over Rare Earth Elements

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