ESS Laboratory
The ESS Laboratory:
An environmental analytical department performing analytical testing of drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, soils, tissues, and sludge in conformance with a broad range of analytical methods approved by the EPA and other state and federal agencies. ESS Laboratory is approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Navy.



Analytical Capabilities:
 We are a full-service laboratory specializing in analytical testing for environmental management. Our modern facility is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation designed to quickly and accurately turn around large volumes of samples. Our staff of experienced and knowledgeable analysts utilizes the newest, most recently approved methods and uses the latest instrumentation. The following is a partial listing of some tests that are routinely performed:
  •       Volatile Organics Including Method 5035
  •        Semivolatiles
  •        PCB’s: Aroclors & Congeners
  •        Pesticides
  •        Massachusetts EPH/VPH
  •        Petroleum Fingerprinting
  •        Explosives
  •        TCLP/SPLP
  •        Priority Pollutants
  •        Inorganic (metals and classical) Chemistry
  •        Haloacetic Acids
  •        Siloxanes

OASIS:  (Online Analytical Services Information System): Anticipating the changing needs of our clients has enabled ESS Laboratory to recognize the importance of having accurate data, delivered immediately upon validation, directly to your computer.

Benefits:

  •        Online delivery
  •        Tracking of analytical data
  •        Online electronic data deliverables
  •        Online invoicing
  •        Automatic client notification when reports are posted to OASIS
  •        Security features: Encryption and login; virus protection on reports and other files

The program allows for multiple users to simultaneously access the same data. Reports are stored in a convenient Adobe.PDF format.

For more information about this program, please contact:
Laurel Stoddard
(401)-461-7181
e-mail: lstoddard@thielsch.com.



Quality Assurance/Quality Control:
  Our quality assurance program has been uniquely designed and modeled to exceed ISO,GLP, NELAC, USACE and EPA quality standards. This program institutes a "Continuous Process Improvement" methodology and maintains a superior quality standard. The QA/QC department continuously monitors quality to ensure legally defensible data.

Additional Capabilities/Services

  •        Full Data Packages
  •        CLP-Like Forms
  •        Sample courier service at no additional cost
  •        Sample containers at no additional cost
  •        Emergency response – accelerated turnaround time
  •        Electronic Deliverables
  •        Educational Seminars
  •        Accelerated turn around times
Certifications/Approvals
  •        Connecticut  
  •        Maine
  •        Maryland
  •        Massachusetts
  •        New Hampshire
  •        New Jersey
  •        New York
  •        Pennsylvania
  •        Rhode Island
  •        United States Army Corps of Engineers
  •        Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center  

Representative Projects


Joint Superfund Site Cleanup Between USACE and EPA in New Hampshire for PCB Contamination

Supported Volatile Contamination Cleanup in Western Connecticut for the United States Navy


High Profile Remediation Projects at Former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP)


Superfund Site Investigation located in Rhode Island requiring 24 hr. turnaround time for volatile organics in groundwater

PCB Analysis in support of a remediation action at a Superfund Site located in New Bedford, Massachusetts

 

Visit our web site at: www.esslaboratory.com

ESS Laboratory,185 Frances Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
Tel: (401) 461-7181 Fax: (401)461-4486
E-Mail: esslab@thielsch.com


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