We’re your experts on everything water
For over 35 years, our team of scientists in Exeter have been testing water across the South West to make sure it’s some of the best in the world.
Our laboratory has earned the DWTS, MCERTS and ISO17025:2017 accreditation, and supports a wide range of public and private enquiries. More than 2000 samples are tested every day.
If you would like to use our services, simply fill out the laboratory analysis form and we'll be in touch.
The kind of tests and services we offer
We carry out a wide range of chemical and microbiological tests, analysing samples from rivers, streams, water mains and customers’ taps. We test for microbiological organisms, metals, nutrients, radiochemistry, pesticides and insecticides.
Our laboratory opening times
Our laboratory is open to receive samples between 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). Laboratory address: Scientific Services Laboratory Bridge Road Exeter EX2 7RZ
Where's our laboratory?
What to do when you get there
Once through the security gates, follow the one-way system anti-clockwise round to the back of the Laboratory, following the signs for sample reception. The customer drop off point is to the left of the Sample Reception door.
Please adhere to the one-way system and our reverse parking policy when visiting our site.
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About our methods
If you would like information on our commercial methods such as their analytical ranges or reporting limits, please click on the following links below to view our Method Statements.
Please note that for some methods, there may not be a range or reporting limit given. This is due to the nature of the analyte or the test itself.
For information on a method’s current accreditation status, please visit the UKAS website and search for lab number 1361 to view our accreditation schedule.
For information on storage of samples and their stability times, please view the appropriate Sample Bottle and Stability Times guides.