Environmental Sampling Services
Environmental air sampling services include:
- Open-air monitoring.
- Comparative particle sampling according to EN-12341 for calibration and verification of continuous monitoring devices.
- Sampling of landfill gases and biogas on surfaces and in boreholes.
Sampling and Testing Process
The company’s services include all stages of the sampling and testing process:
- Preliminary site visit
- Preparation of the sampling plan in accordance with Ministry of Environmental Protection guidelines
- Field sampling using calibrated and advanced equipment
- Analytical testing performed in the company’s accredited analytical laboratory
- Preparation of a final report for the client, including results analysis and professional recommendations
Methods and Types of Tests
- Particulates and Settled Dust:
- Total Suspended Particles (TSP) – EPA IO 2.1
- PM10 and PM2.5 – EPA IO 2.1
- Settled Dust – ASTM 1739
- Metals:
- Metal screening in particulates – EPA IO 3.4
- Total mercury in air (particles and vapors) and mercury in particulates – based on NIOSH 6009 /OSHA ID 145
- Organic Compounds:
- VOC – EPA TO-14A, TO-15
- VOC – EPA TO-17
- PAHs – EPA TO-13A
- Formaldehyde, aldehydes, and ketones – EPA TO-11A
- Mercaptans – MASA 118
- Dioxins and Furans – EPA TO-9A
- Inorganic Compounds:
- Ammonia (NH3) – MASA 401
- Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) – MASA 808
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) – MASA 701
- Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) – MASA 704C
- Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) – MASA 406
Professional Consultation and Support in Environmental Air Testing
At Ecological Laboratories A.P. Ltd., we provide high-level air monitoring, sampling, and analytical services in full compliance with ISO 17025 and the Clean Air Law. Our expert team combines years of experience with advanced scientific knowledge, precision instruments, and internationally recognized analytical techniques to deliver reliable, data-driven results for regulatory compliance, business licensing, and environmental assessment. Contact us for more information, a customized quote, or professional consultation regarding your environmental air testing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is it important to perform environmental testing in open air environments?
- To assess ambient air quality, identify hazardous pollutants, verify compliance with Clean Air Law requirements and Ministry of Environmental Protection standards, and support business licensing and environmental enforcement processes.
- Who is authorized to perform open air environmental testing?
- Certified inspectors of Ecological Laboratories A.P. Ltd., operating under ISO 17025 accreditation and officially recognized by the Ministry of Environmental Protection for environmental sampling and analysis.
- Which pollutants can be measured in ambient air testing?
- Particulate matter (TSP, PM10, PM2.5), settleable dust, metals, organic compounds (VOCs, PAHs, formaldehyde, mercaptans), inorganic compounds (NH₃, H₂S, SO₂, NO₂, HCN), and dioxins, according to EPA, MASA, and NIOSH methodologies.
- How is the sampling and testing process carried out in practice?
- Through a preliminary site visit, preparation of an approved sampling plan, field sampling using calibrated and advanced equipment, analysis in an accredited analytical laboratory, and preparation of a final report including results and professional recommendations.
- What is the purpose of particulate matter sampling according to EN 12341?
- To verify the performance of continuous monitoring instruments at environmental monitoring stations and to compare results between manual reference measurements and automatic monitoring systems.
- Can landfill gas and biogas sampling be performed?
- Yes. The company conducts environmental sampling of landfill gas and biogas at surface level and within boreholes, in accordance with approved international methods.
- Who are ambient air environmental tests intended for?
- Local authorities, industrial facilities, monitoring stations, industrial sites, contractors, and businesses required to comply with regulatory obligations, business licensing requirements, and environmental planning processes.
Standards and Accreditations
- ISO 17025 Israel Laboratory Accreditation Authority
- EN-12341 Comparative tests for determining respirable particles (PM₁₀, PM₂.₅) using gravimetric reference method
- EPA IO-2.1, IO-3.4, TO-11A, TO-13A, TO-14A, TO-15, TO-17, TO-9A
- MASA 118, 401, 701, 704C, 808
- NIOSH 6009 / OSHA ID 145 Mercury (vapors and particulates)
