Sediment analysis

We offer customizable analysis packages to determine the composition and contamination level of sediment samples according to the EU Water Framework Directive, Environmental Quality Standards Directive, and national environmental monitoring regulations. Our services cover standard physical and chemical quality parameters, as well as extensive pollutant screening.

One of our basic analysis packages includes the following determinations:

• Dry matter

• Heavy metals (As, Cd, Cu, Hg, Cr, Pb, Ni, Zn)

• Organotin compounds (tributyltin and triphenyltin)

• Dioxins and furans (PCDD/PCDF)

• PCB compounds

• PAH compounds

• Clay content and grain size distribution (11 fractions)

• Loss on ignition (LOI)

• Hydrocarbons C10–C40

• Total nitrogen

• Nitrate and nitrate nitrogen

• Nitrite and nitrite nitrogen

• Ammonium nitrogen

• Total phosphorus

• Soluble phosphorus

• Total organic carbon (TOC)

Other parameters can be added to the analysis package upon request, with examples including PFAS compounds, additional metals, and microplastics. Similarly, unnecessary parameters can be removed.

We can also help organize the sampling through our partner, an environmental consultancy with 20+ years of experience in sediment sampling in the Baltic Sea region. However, this service is not included in the analysis price.

The pricing of the analysis depends on the selected parameters and the number of samples delivered at once. The price range shown here is the estimated price for the analysis package presented above.

Please contact our experts for more information and a quote customized to your analysis project.