Inorganic Trace Heavy Metals
Safeguard Your Health and Environment from Hazardous Metals
At Hallmark Laboratories, we offer specialized testing for inorganic trace metals and heavy metals in water. Detecting even trace amounts of these contaminants is crucial to protecting health, meeting regulatory standards, and ensuring water quality for various uses. Our advanced testing services cater to both residential and commercial needs, assessing all water sources, including groundwater, surface water, lake, and river water.
Why Test for Heavy Metals in Water?
Heavy metals and trace metals, when present in drinking or industrial water, can lead to various health and environmental issues. Here’s why testing is essential:
Health Risks: Metals like lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium can have severe health consequences, including kidney damage, neurological disorders, and developmental issues in children. Even in trace amounts, these metals can accumulate in the body over time.
Environmental Impact: Trace metals can harm aquatic ecosystems, bioaccumulate in fish, and affect soil and crop quality. Testing helps prevent contamination that could disrupt ecosystems.
Regulatory Compliance: For commercial entities, adhering to local and federal water quality standards is crucial. Compliance protects public health and avoids costly fines and legal issues.
Peace of Mind: For homeowners, ensuring the water supply is free from heavy metals provides reassurance about the safety of drinking, cooking, and bathing water.
What We Test For
Our testing covers a broad spectrum of inorganic trace and heavy metals to identify potential contaminants in your water:
- Common Metals:
- Lead (Pb)
- Arsenic (As)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Chromium (Cr)
- Additional Metals:
- Copper (Cu)
- Nickel (Ni)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Iron (Fe)
- Manganese (Mn)
Using advanced instrumentation like ICP-OES and mass spectrometry, we provide precise measurements down to trace levels, ensuring compliance with safe limits set by health and environmental agencies.
Testing for All Water Sources
We conduct tests for a variety of water sources to ensure suitability for your intended use:
- Groundwater: Protect your well water from metal contamination that can leach from natural and industrial sources.
- Surface Water: Ensure lakes, rivers, and streams meet quality standards for recreational or ecological purposes.
- Municipal or Public Water: Verify that public water supplies meet the highest safety standards for heavy metal content.
- Industrial Water: Ensure that commercial water sources used in manufacturing or agricultural operations adhere to regulatory standards.
Industries and Applications We Serve
Our services extend to both residential and commercial customers, including:
- Residential Homes: Detect and control heavy metals for safe drinking, bathing, and household use.
- Manufacturing Facilities: Comply with wastewater discharge standards and protect machinery from corrosion.
- Agricultural Operations: Prevent metal contamination in irrigation and livestock water sources.
- Hospitality & Restaurants: Ensure safe water for guests and comply with health standards.
- Environmental Monitoring: Support government agencies and NGOs in tracking water quality in public waterways.
Why Choose Hallmark Laboratories for Metal Testing?
- Advanced Technology: Our lab is equipped with ICP-OES, mass spectrometry, and other cutting-edge tools for precise, reliable testing.
- Experienced Team: Our skilled chemists and technicians are experts in water analysis, delivering accurate and timely results.
- Detailed Reporting: We provide easy-to-understand reports with clear recommendations if any metal levels exceed safe limits.
Schedule Your Heavy Metals Testing
Take the first step toward safe and compliant water quality. Contact Hallmark Laboratories to schedule your heavy metals testing:
- Phone: 587 703 9555
- Email: info@hallmarklabortories.ca
- Location: Calgary, Alberta