Laboratories

The Laboratory provides a range of microbiological, organic and inorganic environmental analytical services including but not limited to water, wastewater, soils, sediments and waste to a broad spectrum of clients across the country. Analytical methods are typically SANAS accredited.

Our capabilities include:

• Specialised Analyses Including Blue Drop, Green Drop and SANS 241 Potability Testing of Various Types of Water
• Waste Assessments and Classifications
• Analysis of Soils for Contaminated Land Assessments
• Sewage Sludge Classification
• Specialised Microbiological Analyses – Microscopy, Swabs and Hygiene Analyses
• Specialist Marine Analyses – Seawater and Sediments
• Sampling and Sample Collection Services including Marine Sampling
• Research and Development

For over 30 years, the SANAS-accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) Talbot Laboratories has been delivering microbiological, organic, and inorganic quality analytical results. Our technical expertise in testing a range of soil, sediment, water, and other material matrices supports our client diversity and empowers the decision makers to act.