Water Testing

CARO now offers Legionella testing, in line with Vancouver’s water systems operating permit guidelines. Order your Legionella pneumophila water testing kit here.

For more information or to request a quote, contact us today at 1-888-311-8846 or email [email protected].

 

Accurate and routine water testing is key to protecting the environment and public health. Water contamination can occur naturally, or as a result of human activity.

CARO provides water testing services to public and private sector clients including consultants, natural resource sectors, First Nations, municipalities, federal and provincial governments, and individuals across Canada.

Check out our News for more fun and interesting facts about our water testing services.

 

Microbiology

Microbiology Water test

These are the critters that can make you sick, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, etc. CARO’s microbiological testing capabilities in water include:

  • Coliforms
  • E.Coli
  • Pseudomonas
  • Salmonella
  • Biological Activity Reaction Tests
  • Legionella

 

Inorganics

As a very general rule (that not all chemists agree on!), inorganic compounds are composed of two or more elements, except those containing only carbon and hydrogen bonds (AKA: Organic compounds). A sample of CARO’s capabilities in this area include:

  • Physical Tests
  • BOD/COD
  • Cyanide
  • Anions
  • Solids
  • Nutrients

Organics

These compounds are characteristically made up of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms. They can also include
other elements including Nitrogen, Oxygen, etc. Some examples of Organic parameters CARO tests for include:

  • Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products
  • Perfluorinate Compounds (PFCs)
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Volatile Organic Compounds
  • Phenols, PCBs
  • Disinfection Bi-products (HAAs, THMs)
  • Glycols and Volatile Fatty Acids

Fun Fact: Their name originated from the presumption that only living things could create the infamous carbon-carbon “covalent bond.”

Aquatic Toxicity Water Testing

Metals

Some metals are essential for life and are naturally available in food, soil, and water. Others can be harmful, even at low concentrations. Testing services include:

  • Standard ICP-MS
  • Low Level ICP-MS
  • ICP-MS/MS for High Matrix
  • Mercury (Cold Vapour)
  • Metals Speciation
  • Tetraethyllead (TEL)

Aquatic Toxicity

This testing technique monitors the impact of water on aquatic species. CARO provides the following toxicity testing services:

  • LC50/LT50 test
  • Gene Expression
  • pH Stabilized tests
  • LT20
  • Pass/fail

Are you interested to know more about CARO’s water testing capabilities or receive a quote? Please contact us today.

 

 

Richmond, British Columbia

#110 – 4011 Viking Way
Richmond, BC, V6V 2K9, Canada
Phone: (604) 279-1499 Fax: (604) 279-1599
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
Saturday 9 am to 4 pm.
After Hours Emergency: 1 (888) 311-8849

 

Edmonton, Alberta

17225 109 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB, T5S 1H7, Canada
Phone: (780) 489-9100
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
After Hours Emergency: 1 (888) 311-8849

 

Burnaby, British Columbia

#108 – 4475 Wayburne Drive
Burnaby, BC V5G 4X4, Canada
Phone: (604) 279-1499
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm.
Saturday 11am to 8pm.
After Hours Emergency: 1 (888) 311-8849

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    Kelowna, British Columbia

    #101 – 3677 Highway 97N
    Kelowna, BC, V1X 5C3, Canada
    Phone: (250) 765-9646
    Toll Free: 1 (888) 311-8846 Fax: (250) 765-3893
    Email: [email protected]
    Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
    Saturday 9 am to 4 pm.
    After Hours Emergency: 1 (888) 311-8849

     

    Whitehorse, Yukon (Depot)

    BOX 10 33 Levich Drive

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    Whitehorse, YT, Y1A0A8, Canada
    Contact Us for Supplies and Deliveries
    Toll Free: 1 (888) 311-8846
    Email: [email protected]
    Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm
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    Victoria, B.C. (Depot)

    #3-576 Hillside Avenue

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    Victoria, V8T 1Y9, BC, Canada
    Contact Us for Supplies and Deliveries
    Toll Free: 1 (888) 311-8846
    Email: [email protected]
    Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm
    This is a depot with our supplies and flat-rate next day shipping

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