PFAS Analytical Services for Soil & Water
At Environmental Chemistry Testing (ECT), we deliver advanced analytical solutions for the detection and quantification of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) across soil and water environments.
Our approach is built on technical excellence, rigorous quality control, and a clear understanding of the challenges our clients face. Whether supporting large-scale environmental investigations or targeted compliance projects, we provide accurate, defensible data that enables confident, informed decision-making.
Why PFAS Testing Matters
PFAS are widely recognised as one of the most complex and persistent groups of environmental contaminants. Their resistance to degradation, combined with their mobility in soil and water systems, means they can travel significant distances and remain in the environment for decades.
As awareness and regulation continue to evolve across the UK and internationally, organisations are increasingly required to understand the presence and behaviour of PFAS within their sites. This requires more than standard analytical testing, it demands high-sensitivity methods, technical expertise, and absolute data integrity.
Our PFAS Testing Capabilities
ECT provides a comprehensive and flexible approach to PFAS analysis, designed to meet the varying demands of environmental consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies. We offer extensive target analyte suites that include both well-established and emerging PFAS compounds, aligned with UK, EU, and EPA guidance. As regulatory frameworks continue to develop, we work closely with clients to ensure analytical scope remains relevant and fit for purpose, including the development of bespoke compound lists tailored to individual project requirements.
Our laboratory is equipped with advanced LC-MS/MS instrumentation, enabling ultra-low level detection and robust quantification across complex matrices. This allows us to achieve the sensitivity required for modern regulatory thresholds, while maintaining consistency and reproducibility across datasets. Due to our advanced instrumentation we are able to reduce sample handling minimising potential laboratory based contamination. In addition to instrumentation, our strength lies in method optimisation. From sample preparation through to final analysis, each stage is carefully controlled to minimise interference and ensure data quality remains uncompromised.
Groundwater & Surface Water Testing
Water analysis demands a particularly high level of sensitivity due to the extremely low concentrations at which PFAS are often regulated.
ECT provides high-resolution analysis of groundwater and surface water, achieving reporting limits in the ng/L range. Our methods are designed to deliver accurate quantification across both clean and heavily impacted waters, supporting applications such as drinking water screening, environmental monitoring, and discharge compliance.We understand the importance of consistency in long-term monitoring programmes, and our processes are built to ensure reliable trend data over time.
Soil & Sediment Analysis
PFAS behaviour in soil and sediment presents unique analytical challenges, requiring carefully developed extraction and clean-up techniques to achieve reliable results. ECT’s methods are designed to deliver high-quality data across a wide range of soil types, from made ground to natural strata. By achieving low detection limits and maintaining consistency across samples, we provide datasets that can be confidently used for contaminated land assessments, risk modelling, and remediation planning.Our experience in handling complex matrices ensures that results are not only technically robust but also meaningful within the wider context of site investigation
PFAS Compounds We Analyse
ECT offers a comprehensive suite of PFAS compounds, covering legacy substances, emerging contaminants, and fluorotelomer-based compounds. This ensures full coverage across regulatory and investigative requirements.
Legacy PFAS (Widely Regulated Compounds)
PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, PFNA, PFDA, PFUnDA, PFDoA (PFDoDA), PFTrDA (PFTreDA), PFTA (PFTeDA), PFODA (PFOcDA)
Short-Chain & Replacement PFAS
PFBA, PFPeA, PFHxA, PFHpA, PFBS, PFPeS, PFHpS, PFNS, PFDS, PFDoS, PFTrDS, PFUdS
Emerging & Alternative Compounds
HFPO-DA (GenX), HFPO-TA, ADONA, NFDHA, PFEESA, FBSA, FHxSA, NAP-FHxSA, 9Cl-PF3ONS, 11Cl-PF3OUdS
Fluorotelomer & Precursor Compounds
3:3 FTCA, 5:3 FTCA, 7:3 FTCA, 4:2 FTS, 6:2 FTS, 8:2 FTS, 10:2 FTS, 6:2 FTAB, 6:2 diPAP
Sulfonamides & Related Compounds
PFOSA, NMeFOSE, NEtFOSE, NMeFOSA, NEtFOSA, NMeFOSAA, NEtFOSAA
Additional Compounds Within Our Suite
PFMPA, PFMBA, PFECHS, PFHxDA
