Analytical Services Tasmania

AST is a Tasmanian-based service providing NATA accredited analytical

chemistry and algal testing.

We provide local expert knowledge,

including state and national guideline testing, and reporting services for government, industry, research and the community.

Our ServicesWe regularly analyse a variety of sample typesincluding:

• Environmental waters

• Potable water supplies

• Waste waters, including sewage and industrial effluent

• Groundwater and bore water

• Soils and solid waste

• Ambient air monitoring filters

• Biota (including fish and shellfish)

• Marine and fresh water algae

• Re-useable medical devices sterilizer water

Specific client needs can be accommodated withtailored testing programs, just contact our expert chemists or phycologists to discuss.

Quotes, Sampling and Enquiries

Analytical Services Tasmania (AST)

Department ofPrimary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

AST can provide a quote for any work you wish

to undertake.

We recommend that you contact the laboratory

before undertaking any sampling programs. Our

staff can provide advice on minimum sample

volumes, sample preservation and holding times

as well as correct sampling technique.

AST provides all bottles required for sampling.

Different container types and bottles are required

for different types of tests. Bottles are prepared and

assessed for appropriateness for each test and are

batch tested for contaminants. Return postage for

samples is included in the quoted price.

For customers with regular monitoring programs

we are able to automate recurring bottle orders

and minimise paperwork involved with sample

submissions.

For further information please contact AST via:

Phone: 03 6165 3300Email: enquiries@ast.tas.gov.auWeb: www.analyticalservices.tas.gov.au

Drinking Water Compliance TestingAST can assist with testing for compliance withmultiple guidelines, including the AustralianDrinking Water Guidelines (ADWG), and PrivateWater Suppliers’ drinking water regulations.We can also give advice as to whether the testresults fall within guideline levels and can set up notification alerts if required, including toregulatory bodies.

Wastewater, Trade Waste and Tankered WasteAST is able to support light and heavy industriesto meet their wastewater, trade waste andtankered waste monitoring obligations.Accredited testing services are also available forsediments and sludges for typical EPN or permitrequirements.

Environmental MonitoringAST provides a comprehensive accreditedanalysis suite to support low-level environmental monitoring obligations, evaluation of water quality, and research studies.

Shellfish Toxin Compliance MonitoringAST has a dedicated team of staff and modern state-of-the-art testing equipment on-call for rapid compliance testing of toxins for export and local shellfish markets.

AS/NZ 4187:2014 Sterilizer Water Compliance TestingAST offers NATA accredited testing suites stipluated in this standard, including quantitative testing for bacterial endotoxins.Solid waste classification and Bulletin 105Solid waste disposal to landfill must be classifiedaccording to EPA Bulletin 105. AST is able toperform the tests required for classification.Contaminated site assessment and compliancewith the NEPMAST holds NATA accreditation for test methods recommended for assessing site contamination. AST can assist with meeting the testing requirements specified in the NEPM for local conditions. Please contact AST if testing against NEPM guidelines is required.

Accreditation and Quality AssuranceAST operates under a quality managementsystem in compliance with the requirements ofinternational standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2005, accredited in Australia by NATA and recognised internationally by ILAC.

AST is a Class 5.1 Quarantine ApprovedPremises. Our staff are trained in BiosecurityAustralia laboratory processes and are highlycompetent with quarantine handling procedures.Please contact us before submitting quarantinematerial.

Analyses available include (but are not limited to):

• Algal identification and enumeration

• Physical parameters (pH, conductivity, alkalinity, acidity, turbidity, hardness, suspended and dissolved solids)

• Bulk properties (BOD, COD, oil and grease, organic carbon, chlorophyll a)

• Metals, including Cr (VI)

• TCLP metals

• Nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus compounds)

• Anions, including cyanides and sulphur species

• Pesticides and herbicides

• Total recoverable hydrocarbons, including petroleum hydrocarbons (TRH, TPH, BTEXN) and NEPM defined fractions

• Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

• Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

• Tributyltin (TBT)

• Perfluorinated compounds

• Sewage biomarkers including sterols

• Taste and odour compounds

• Bacterial endotoxins

• Shellfish biotoxins including PSP, DSP and ASP

AST specialises in the following services:

Analysis and Testing

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