Environmental Chemistry Testing provides specialist water microbiology and environmental chemistry testing services to support compliance, safety, and performance across a wide range of industries.

About ECT

Our established expertise means we deliver a comprehensive testing offering that brings together water and chemistry capabilities under one service.

From routine monitoring to complex environmental investigations, we provide accurate, reliable, and timely results that help our clients make informed decisions and maintain the highest standards across their operations.

Our approach is simple, combine technical expertise with responsive service, ensuring our clients receive clear insights, dependable support, and consistent quality at every stage.

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Accreditations & Memberships

Our Accreditations & Memberships. To learn more about the certifications that support our testing, processes, and expertise, visit our Accreditations & Memberships page.

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Why Choose ECT?

  • UKAS-accredited microbiology and chemistry testing services
  • Integrated service offering across water and environmental chemistry
  • Nationwide drop-off location network
  • Purpose-built, high-capacity laboratories
  • Experienced and knowledgeable technical teams
  • Secure and compliant sample handling
  • Efficient turnaround times
  • Reliable, high-quality results

LabTrac Portal

Our LabTrac system provides a seamless way to manage your testing data.

Designed to support both field teams and back-office operations, LabTrac improves efficiency, visibility, and control across your testing programmes.

  • Capture and submit sample information quickly
  • Generate sampling logs instantly
  • Access results 24/7 via the ECT Portal
  • Compare datasets and monitor trends over time

Infrastructure Division

ECT is part of the Phenna Group’s Infrastructure Division a global organisation focused on delivering high-quality testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services across a wide range of sectors. Being part of Phenna’s Infrastructure Division strengthens our capability, connects us with a broad network of specialist businesses, and supports our commitment to innovation, technical excellence and operational reliability. This partnership enhances the services we provide to our clients and helps us continue to grow across the UK.

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ECT Core Values    

No matter how significantly we grow, how we act and behave stays the same. Above everything we have an unwavering passion for understanding our clients' needs.

We stay true to ourselves and our values:

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Think customer

Our customer is the focus of everything we do and through them, we maximise our reputation and growth.

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Speed and agility

Own it. Be bold. Take action. Get it done.

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Be transparent

We are open, honest, and act with integrity at all times.

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Work together

We work and collaborate as one team and look out for our fellow colleagues.

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Act responsibly

Fearless in taking accountability, we give responsibility to others and treat everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

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Be proud

We celebrate our achievements, learn from our experiences, and take pride in what we do.

WaRM - Waste & Resource Management

Analytical services supporting waste classification, resource efficiency and energy systems.We work with operators, consultants and regulators to deliver dependable analytical insight for complex waste and energy challenges.

Our WaRM services help clients understand, manage and optimise waste and energy-related materials, including:

Environmental Chemistry

Comprehensive chemical analysis for land, infrastructure and environmental protection.These services support environmental risk management, land development and regulatory compliance.

Our Environmental Chemistry services include:

Our Microbiology Services:

Get in Touch

Contact ECT today to discuss your hardened concrete testing requirements or to arrange laboratory analysis.