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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 us to discuss your analytical project needs and we will be happy to help you.

Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS)
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)

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CARO has been in operation since 1987 (30 years) and throughout our history we have been successful in retaining key staff and attracting top industry talent.  We are currently the largest BC owned, based and operated analytical laboratory company in Canada, and the laboratory with the largest scope of CALA accredited analysis of any single laboratory location in Canada.  CARO’s method reporting limits (MRLs) meet or exceed all routine regulatory specifications (Alberta Tier 1, CCME, BCMOE CSR / Sediment Criteria, HCDWQ, etc).  CARO employs the greatest percentage of recognized Professional Chemists of any laboratory in Western Canada and has a diverse workforce.  We are ideally equipped to help you with all your analytical needs.

 

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