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Suburban Laboratories has been testing public and private drinking water for over 40 years. Our project managers have more than 100 combined years of experience and we have tested more than 1 million drinking water samples. We believe our most important goal is to assist those in charge of public and community water supplies throughout Illinois and Wisconsin in meeting all federal and state drinking water regulations to ensure water is safe.
Ensuring your water is safe and compliant is our #1 priority.
With over 50 years’ experience in providing comprehensive, quality analytical services, Suburban Laboratories is the premiere laboratory for consulting engineering firms and companies with soil, ground water and waste testing needs. Our project management staff has extensive knowledge of Illinois land regulations and we offer fast and reliable testing and competitive pricing. More importantly, Suburban Labs is a NELAP accredited laboratory and offers sample pickup and shipping options throughout Illinois.
Property transfers, site investigations, cleanups and landfill characterizations, we test it all!
At Suburban Laboratories, we have been performing water monitoring for over 45 years. With a rich history that dates back to before the Clean Water Act, it is our goal to provide municipal and industrial clients with a cost effective turnkey service. We perform NPDES testing, industrial and pre-treatment monitoring, watershed monitoring, water quality studies and process control testing. Our trained staff of field technicians, chemists and project managers will provide you with fast and reliable answers when you need them most.
From sampling through analysis and reporting, Suburban Laboratories is your complete source for wastewater and surface water monitoring.
As a National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accredited lab with decades of experience, Suburban Laboratories can accurately analyze a wide range of materials for our clients. Professionals in many fields have benefited from our attention to detail and dedication to leading industry standards. We have developed an extensive list of raw material and product testing services, including, residual solvents, pesticide residues, nitrosamine, heavy metals and variety of ASTM procedures specific to water, grease and other matricies
Method development and technical assistance in identifying constituents in products, byproducts and raw materials is one of our specialties.
The Right Lab Providing Fast and Reliable Testing. Every Time.
Value Added Services Make The Difference
Flashpoint® Account Access
Customers can use Flashpoint® our web portal that allows 24/7 account access to (1) Check work status, (2) Download reports & invoices, (3) Set-up e-mail alerts for notification of sample receipt and completion of analyses, (4) Send requests to project managers for bottles and technical support.
Experienced Project Mangers
Experienced customer service and project management staff who understand the regulations and who strive to make your experience a positive one. Each project manager specializes in a specific industry and is available when you need them most.
Electronic Data Deliverables
Electronic data deliverables and reports are available in a wide variety of formats. Electronic Chain of Custody forms help ensure accurate and efficient processing of samples. Manual data transfer is minimized in the lab and we can assist you in going paperless.
Regulatory Technical Assistance
We work together with clients and regulators to ensure we meet all the requirements of the job. By maintaining positive relationships and staying active in industry trade associations, we ensure that information is always up to date.
List of Analytical Capabilities
Metals
| Parameter | Drinking Water | Wastewater | Soil/Ground Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Antimony | 200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Arsenic | 200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Barium | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Beryllium | 200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Boron | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Cadmium | 200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Calcium | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Chromium, Total | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Chromium-Hexavalent | n/a | SM 3500-Cr D | 7196A |
| Cobalt | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Copper | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Iron | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Lead | 200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Lithium | 200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Magnesium | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Manganese | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Mercury (CVAA) | 245.1/200.8 | 245.1/1631 | 7470A/7471A |
| Molybdenum | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Nickel | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Phosphorous | 200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Potassium | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Selenium | 200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Silver | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Sodium | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Thallium | 200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Vanadium | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
| Zinc | 200.7/200.8 | 200.7/200.8 | 6010B/6020 |
Common Wet Chemistry Tests
| Parameter | Water | Water/Waste | Soil/Ground Water | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acidity | 2310B | 305.1 | n/a | Titration |
| Alkalinity | 2320B | 310.2 | n/a | Titration |
| Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD) | 5210B | 405.1 | n/a | Electrode |
| Chloride | 325.3 | Titration | ||
| Chlorine, Residual | 4500Cl-F | 330.4 | n/a | Titration |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | n/a | Hach 8000 | n/a | Colorimetric |
| Conductance | 2510B | 120.1 | 9050 | Electrode |
| Cyanide, Amenable to Chlorination | 4500CN-G | 335.1 | 9014 | Colorimetric |
| Cyanide, Reactive | n/a | n/a | Section 7.3 | Colorimetric |
| Cyanide, Weak Acid Dissociable (WAD) | 4500CN-I | n/a | n/a | Colorimetric |
| Cyanide, Total | 4500CN-C&E | 335.2 | 9014 | Colorimetric |
| Dissolved Oxygen (DO) | 4500O-G | n/a | n/a | Electrode |
| Flash Point | n/a | n/a | 1010 | Pensky Martin |
| Fluoride | 4500F-C | 340.2 | n/a | Electrode |
| Hardness | 2340C | 130.2 | n/a | Titration |
| Ignitability | n/a | n/a | 1030 | Special |
| Nitrate | 353.2 | Colorimetric | ||
| Nitrite | 354.1 | Colorimetric | ||
| N-Ammonia | 4500NH3-C, F or H | 350.1/350.2 | n/a | Various |
| N-Total (TKN) | 4500NH3-C, E or F | 351.1/351.2 | n/a | Various |
| Oil & Grease (HEM) | 1664A | n/a | Gravimetric | |
| Ortho-Phosphate | 4500P-E or F | 365.1 | Colorimetric | |
| Paint Filter | n/a | n/a | 9095A | Gravimetric |
| pH | 4500H | 150.1 | 9045C | Electrode |
| Phenols | n/a | 420.1 | 9065 | Colorimetric |
| Phosphorous | 4500P-B&E | 365.2 | N/a | Colorimetric |
| Solids (TDS) | 2540C | 160.1 | n/a | Gravimetric |
| Solids (TSS) | 2540D | 160.2 | n/a | Gravimetric |
| Solids (SS) | 2540F | 160.5 | n/a | Gravimetric |
| Solids, Total | 2540B | 160.3 | n/a | Gravimetric |
| Solids (VTS) | 2540E | 160.4 | n/a | Gravimetric |
| Sulfate | ASTM D516 | Colorimetric | ||
| Sulfide | 4500S2-D | 376.2 | 9034 | Colorimetric |
| Sulfide, Reactive | n/a | n/a | Section 7.3 | Titration |
| Sulfite | 4500S02 | 377.1 | n/a | Titration |
| MBAS | 5540C | 425.1 | n/a | Colorimetric |
| TOC | 5310C | 415.2 | 9060 | TOC Analyzer |
| TRPH | n/a | 418.1 | 9073 | IR Spectrometer |
| Turbidity | 2130B | 180.1 | n/a | Turbidometer |
| Volatile Acids | 5560C | n/a | n/a | Titration |
Common Organic Tests
| Parameter | Drinking Water | Wastewater | Soil/Ground Water | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) | n/a | n/a | 8015Modified | GC/FID |
| Aromatic Volatile Organics | n/a | n/a | 8021B | GC/PID |
| EDB & DBCP | 504.1 | n/a | n/a | GC/ECD |
| Chlorinated Pesticides | 508 | 608 | 8081A | GC/ECD |
| PCBs (Aroclors) | 508 | 608 | 8082 | GC/ECD |
| PCBs as Decachlorobiphenyl | 508A | n/a | n/a | GC/ECD |
| Chlorinated Herbicides | 515.1, 515.3 | n/a | 8151A | GC/ECD |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 524.2 | 624 | 8260B | GC/MS |
| Semi-Volatile Organics (BNAs) | 525.2 | 625 | 8270C | GC/MS |
| Endothall | 548 | n/a | n/a | GC/ECD |
| Diquat & Paraquat | 549 | n/a | n/a | HPLC |
| Carbamate Pesticides | 531.1 | n/a | n/a | HPLC |
| Polycyclic Aromatics (PNAs) | 550 | 625 | 8270C | GCMS |
| Chlorinated Byproducts | 551 | n/a | n/a | GC-ECD |
| Haloacetic Acids | 552.2 | n/a | n/a | GC-ECD |
| Nitrosamines (NDMA) | 521 | n/a | n/a | High-Res GCMS |
Common Microbiology and Radiological Tests
| Parameter | Drinking Water | Wastewater | Waste/Sludge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heterotrophic (Total) Plate Count | 9215B | 9215C | n/a |
| Fecal Coliform | 9221D | 9222D | 9221E |
| Total Coliform (Presence/Absence) | 9223A & B | n/a | n/a |
| Total Coliform (Membrane Filter) | 9222A & B | n/a | n/a |
| Fecal Streptococcus | 9230A & C | n/a | n/a |
| E,coli | 9213D & 9223 | n/a | n/a |
| Yeast and Mold | AOSA | n/a | n/a |
| Iron Bacteria | 9240B | n/a | n/a |
| Nitrate Reducing Bacteria | BART | n/a | n/a |
| Sulfate Reducing Bacteria | 9240D | n/a | n/a |
| Radium 226 | 903.0 | 903.0 | 9315 |
| Radium 228 | 904.0 | 904.0 | 9320 |
| Gross Alpha and Beta | 900.0 | 900.0 | n/a |
Miscellaneous and Special Methods
| Parameter | Method |
|---|---|
| Acid Number | ASTM D974 |
| Acid Reactivity | ASTM D5058 |
| Ash | ASTM D2974 |
| Ash | ASTM D2866 |
| Astm Leaching Method | ASTM D3987 |
| Base Reactivity | ASTM D5058 |
| Bottom, Sediment & Water | ASTM D1796 |
| Btu | ASTM D240 |
| Bulk Density | ASTM E1109 |
| Chloride | ASTM D512 |
| Chlorine, Total | ASTM D808 |
| Cone Penetration | ASTM D937 |
| Congealing Point | ASTM D938 |
| Corrosion Test | ASTM D130 |
| Density | ASTM D1298 |
| Density | ASTM D1475 |
| Distillation Range | ASTM D86 |
| Dry Bulk Density | ASTM D2937 |
| Flash Point, Closed Cup | ASTM D93 |
| Flash Point, Open Cup | ASTM D92 |
| Fluorine, Total | ASTM D808 |
| Hydrazine | ASTM D1385 |
| Insoluble Solids | ASTM D6050 |
| Loss On Ignition | ASTM D482 |
| Methane | ASTM D1945 |
| Moisture | ASTM D95 |
| Moisture Content | ASTM D2216 |
| Neutralization Number | ASTM D974 |
| Nitrate | ASTM D3867 |
| Nitrate | ASTM D992 |
| Odor | ASTM D4979 |
| Organic Carbon Content | ASTM D2974 |
| Organic Matter | ASTM D2974 |
| Oxidizers | ASTM D4981 |
| Particle-Size | ASTM D422 |
| Physical Description | ASTM D4979 |
| Propylene Glycol | ASTM E202P |
| Sieve/Particle Size | ASTM D1140 |
| Soil Particle Density | ASTM D854 |
| Soluble Metals | ASTM F963 |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D287 |
| Sulfur, Total | ASTM D129 |
| Total VOC Content | ASTM D3960 |
| Total Volatiles | ASTM D2369 |
| Total Volatiles | ASTM D6419 |
| Viscosity | ASTM Brookfield |
| Viscosity | ASTM D2161 |
| Volatile Alcohols | ASTM D3695 |
| Volatile Matter | ASTM D4421 |
| Water Reactivity | ASTM D5058 |
| Water, Percent | ASTM D95 |
| Gram Negative Rods | BAM B3.69 |
| Gram Positive Rods | BAM B3.69 |
| Mold | BAM AOSA |
| Yeast | BAM B18.0 |
| Nitrate Reducers, Multiple Dilutions | Difco NO3 |
| Sulphated ASH | EP2.4.14 |
| Acid Volatile Sulfide | EPA 821/R-91-100 |
| Bisulfite | EPA 377.1 |
| Burning Rate | EPA SW1030 |
| Man Made Material | EPA App B MAM |
| Non-Polar Material | EPA 1664A |
| Paint Filter | EPA SW9095A |
| Salinity | EPA 130.2 |
| Splp | EPA SW1312 |
| Tclp | EPA SW1311 |
| Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons | EPA SW3550/E418.1 |
| Uranium | EPA 200.8 |
| Fluoride | FCC |
| Readily Carbonizable Substances | FCC |
| Reducing Substances | FCC |
| Ammonia, Ionized | IL35, SUBT-C, SUBP-B 302.212 |
| Ammonia, Un-Ionized | IL35, SUBT-C, SUBP-B 302.212 |
| Zoonocide, Antimicrobial | Internal |
| Water, Percent | Karl Fisher |
| Nuisance Dust | NIOSH 0500 |
| Formaldehyde | NIOSH 3500 |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | Reagent Chemical TDS HH-121 |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | Reagent Chemicals RC P558 |
| Sodium Hydroxide | Reagent Chemicals RC P575 |
| Sodium Carbonate | Reagent Chemicals RC5th P575 |
| Bicarbonate | SM2320B |
| Carbonate | SM2320B |
| Carbonate, Total | SM2320 B |
| Chloramines | SM4500 CL G |
| Enterococci | SM9230C |
| Fecal Streptococcus | SM9230 C |
| Fixed Solids | SM2540 E |
| Iodine | SM4500-I/B |
| Iron Bacteria | SM9240 B |
| Iron, Species | SM3500-FE D |
| Nonionic Surfactants | SM5540D |
| Odor | SM2150B |
| Oxygen Consumption Rate | SM2710-B |
| Psedo Aeruginosa | SM9213 E |
| Resistivity | SM2510 B |
| Salmonella | SM9260B |
| Sulfate Reducers | SM9240D |
| Sulfide | SM 4500 |
| Supernatant | SM2540 F |
| Surfactants | SM5540C |
| Total Inorganic Carbon | SM5310C |
| Fluorescein Dye Tracing | USGS-TWRI, 1986 |
| Acid-Insoluble Substances | USP P283 |
| Ammonia | USP 1951 |
| Arsenic (Method I) | USP 211 |
| Arsenic (Method II) | USP 211 |
| Carbon Dioxide | USP 1951 |
| Challenge Test | USP |
| Chloride | USP 221A |
| Chlorinated Compounds | USP P780 |
| Heavy Metals as Lead (Method I) | USP 231 |
| Heavy Metals as Lead (Method II) | USP 231 |
| Heavy Metals as Lead (Method III) | USP 231 |
| Identification | USP 1270 |
| Mold | USP |
| Oxidiziable Substances | USP 1754 |
| Pesticide Residues | USP 561 |
| Psedo Aeruginosa | USP 61 |
| Pseudomonas | USP 61 |
| Refractive Index | USP 831 |
| Residue On Ignition | USP 281 |
| Sulfate | USP 221B |
| Tri Calcium Citrate Assay | USP 283 |
| Yeast | USP |
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