Environmental Analysis and Testing Services

Environmental matrices we test

We work with a wide range of environmental and process samples. Depending on your project, QUANT can perform analysis on:

• Water – drinking water, process water, surface water, groundwater, wastewater, industrial effluents and leachates;

• Soil and sediments – topsoil, subsoil, sediments and other solid matrices affected by industrial or agricultural activities;

• Air and emissions – ambient air, indoor air, workplace atmospheres and stack or process emissions;

• Wastes and by-products – solid waste, sludges, fly ash, filter dusts and other residues;

• Other environmental objects – vegetation, dust and other media collected as part of site investigations.

For each matrix, we select appropriate sampling strategies and analytical methods to ensure that the data are representative and defensible.

Target analytes and indicators

Our environmental analyses cover a broad spectrum of physico-chemical and contaminant parameters, including:

• Basic water and soil quality indicators – pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), hardness, nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus), alkalinity, and major ions;

• Organic pollutants – petroleum hydrocarbons, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs), PAHs, phenols, solvents and other industrial chemicals;

• Inorganic contaminants – heavy metals and metalloids such as lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, chromium and others;

• Specific regulated substances – surfactants, pesticides, herbicides and persistent organic pollutants, where required by project scope or regulation;

• Additional indicators – chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total organic carbon (TOC), and other parameters relevant to wastewater and effluents.

The exact list of analytes is always agreed with the client to match regulatory requirements and project objectives.

Our methods and instrumentation

The reliability of environmental data depends on robust methods, appropriate detection limits and rigorous quality control. QUANT operates modern analytical equipment comparable to that used in leading environmental laboratories worldwide.

Depending on the task, we may employ:

• Chromatographic techniques – gas chromatography (GC, GC–MS) and liquid chromatography (HPLC, LC–MS/MS) for organic pollutants and priority contaminants;

• Elemental analysis – ICP-OES and related methods for multi-element determination in water, soil, waste and air filter samples;

• Spectroscopic methods – UV-Vis, IR and fluorescence spectroscopy for routine indicators and specific compounds;

• Classical physico-chemical methods – titrimetry, gravimetry and electrochemical measurements for basic quality parameters;

• Sample preparation systems – microwave digestion, solid-phase extraction (SPE) and other techniques to ensure accurate analysis of complex matrices.

All analyses are performed under documented quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures using blanks, duplicates, spikes, and reference materials, in line with national and international environmental testing standards.

Deliverables and use of results

Our goal is to provide data that can be used directly in technical, regulatory and legal decision-making. Depending on the project, QUANT can issue:

• Standard analytical reports with detailed results, method descriptions, limits of detection and measurement uncertainty;

• Compliance assessments comparing measured values with applicable regulatory limits, guideline values or internal corporate standards;

• Trend and baseline studies for long-term monitoring programmes and impact assessments;

• Expert opinions integrating analytical data with professional interpretation for use in negotiations, claims or court proceedings.

Reports can be prepared in English or Russian, and our experts are available to discuss findings with your technical, legal or management teams.

Why clients choose QUANT for environmental analysis

Environmental projects are often complex, time-critical and high-stakes. Clients work with QUANT because we provide:

• Independent multidisciplinary expertise – combining environmental chemistry, analytical science and forensic experience;

• Advanced analytical infrastructure – a broad range of methods and instruments for both routine monitoring and complex investigations;

• Transparent quality control – clearly documented QA/QC procedures and traceability from sample receipt to final report;

• Problem-solving focus – we address the underlying questions (compliance, liability, source identification), not just deliver numbers;

• Confidentiality and chain-of-custody – strict handling of samples and data, suitable for regulatory and legal use.

How to request environmental analysis

To ensure that the scope of work matches your objectives and budget, we usually follow this process:

1. You contact us with a description of the site or issue, the type of samples, suspected contaminants and any applicable standards or guidelines.

2. Our specialists propose a sampling and analysis plan, including matrices, analytes, methods, detection limits, timelines and estimated costs.

3. Samples are collected either by your team under our instructions or by our specialists, with appropriate preservation, transport and chain-of-custody documentation.

4. We perform the agreed analyses under our QA/QC programme and investigate any anomalies before releasing the data.

You receive the report and, if required, an expert opinion. Our experts are available to answer questions and support further steps such as remediation planning or legal proceedings.