If this text is visible then you are not using a compatible browser. Identifying Causes of Toxicity in Complex Environmental Samples Identifying the problem Toxicity in environmental samples can arise from contaminants acting separately or in combination. Problems often occur at locations remote from the initial input, and the original cause may be masked by the mixing of several waste streams before discharge. As the number of synthetic compounds in the environment grows and our ability to detect them at trace levels improves, identifying causal contaminants is becoming increasing difficult, time-consuming and expensive.
Toxicity based fractionation techniques offer a cost-effective solution.
Fractionation studies provide diagnostic evidence to enable environmental managers to target problem contaminants and hence develop suitable remediation strategies. At each stage of a logical fractionation procedure the toxicity of the sample is evaluated. Extensive facilities and diagnostic capability Scientists at our laboratories have many years experience in establishing the fate of toxic chemicals in waste streams and the toxic effects of industrial wastes and sewage effluents, discharged to river and marine waters. Our unrivalled combination of ecotoxicological experience, facilities and high precision analytical chemistry enables us to offer a comprehensive assessment of the toxicity of individual or groups of isolated chemicals. We are independent of any manufacturer and a have a long established track record for the quality and integrity of our work.