Environmental Pollution Laboratory

Providing accurate,
reliable and
verifiable results

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ABOUT US

For over 18 years, we’ve partnered with municipalities, industry, and consultants in South Africa to generate reliable data for critical decisions.

We as scientists care deeply about accuracy, turnaround time and clear communication. Our team combines rigorous quality systems with a practical, problem-solving mindset, so you get results you can trust – and understand.

Microbial Testing

Microbiological testing is a critical quality control process used to identify, enumerate, and detect microorganisms—such as bacteria, yeast, and mold—in food, pharmaceuticals, water, and cosmetics.

Drinking Water SANS-241

The SANS 241 test is the South African National Standard that defines the minimum physical, chemical, and microbiological requirements for safe drinking water, ensuring it is safe for human consumption.

Inorganic Tests

Inorganic tests involve qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques—such as flame tests, precipitation reactions, and spectroscopy (ICP-MS, IC)—to identify ions, metals, and salts in solids or solutions.

Petrochemical Testing

Petrochemical testing encompasses a rigorous suite of analytical methods used to evaluate the quality, purity, and compliance of crude oil, intermediate fractions, and finished chemical products.

Forensic Product Testing

Forensic product testing involves the scientific analysis of physical, digital, or biological items to determine their origin, defects, or chemical composition.

Arson Testing

Arson testing is the forensic process of determining the origin, cause, and circumstances of a fire to establish if it was intentionally set.

Air Quality Stack

Air quality stack testing (or source testing) is the systematic measurement of pollutants and gases emitted from industrial chimneys.

Specialised Organic Testing

Specialised organic testing generally spans three distinct fields: medical (metabolic/gut health), environmental (soil and water analysis), and food safety.

Adulterated Diesel Testing

Adulterated diesel testing identifies fuel mixed with unauthorised, cheaper substances like illuminating paraffin, solvents, or used lubricants.

Waste Disposal NEMWA

The National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA, Act 59 of 2008) is South Africa’s primary legislation governing waste management.

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory compliance is an organisation’s adherence to local, national, and international laws, industry standards, and ethical guidelines governing its operations.

Calculations

Contact us for the following calculations: Basson Index, Salinity & Resistivity, Sodium Absorption Ratio, Langelier + Ryznar Index, Carbonate, bicarbonate, Hydroxide, Moisture Content, Water Content

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OUR VALUES

Integrity in every result

Your data is handled with strict quality control and traceability.

Service that feels personal

We know our clients by name. You are not just another sample number.

Continuous improvement

We invest in new methods, training and technology to stay current and efficient.

Safety & responsibility

We operate with respect for people, the environment and regulatory requirements.

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE EPL

1.     Integrity in every result

We operate under a robust SANAS-accredited quality system (ISO/IEC 17025), yet you’ll still deal directly with scientists who know your project and can answer your questions.

2.     Fast, reliable turnaround time

Our lean structure and efficient workflows mean we can often deliver results faster, without compromising on accuracy.

3.     Local expertise, practical advice

We understand South African conditions, regulations and water challenges. We don’t just send numbers – we help you interpret them and decide what to do next.

4.     Flexible, customised solutions

From one-off samples to long-term monitoring programmes, we tailor methods, reporting formats and sampling schedules to suit your operation.

5.     Transparent, honest reporting

If something looks unusual, we check and communicate. We’d rather question a result than pass on data we wouldn’t use ourselves.