INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LABS
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Welcome
Welcome to Instrumental Research Environmental Testing Labs! Since 1974, we have provided comprehensive water analysis services in the upper Midwest. We are proud of our reputation as a flexible, reliable environmental laboratory, and know that we can serve your testing needs.
About
Instrumental Research, Inc. (IRI), is a commercial, state and federally certified testing laboratory based in the Twin Cities. We specialize in chemical and microbial analysis of drinking and surface water resources, wastewater, and industrial or storm runoff. Our clients include municipalities, watershed and conservation districts, regional park boards, and other government entities, as well as private home owners, realtors, construction and engineering firms, and many other organizations.
We are proud to serve clients from throughout our region, and are committed to providing comprehensive, reliable laboratory services. Sue Melchior, President of IRI since 2002, directs a staff of skilled chemists and biologists, all of whom were trained at Minnesota colleges and universities.
Drinking Water Analysis
IRI drinking water analysis services include:
IRI has been analyzing drinking water for both private and public clients for over 40 years. Numerous Minnesota municipalites use IRI for their drinking water analysis, as do many home owners, well drillers, construction companies and realtors. We test hundreds of water samples each week to help ensure Minnesota consumers that their drinking water is safe.
(click to read more)IRI drinking water analysis services include:
- Bacterial contamination testing
- Inorganic compounds and metals testing
- Disinfection byproduct detection and quantification
- Hardness and other parameters
Surface Water Analysis
IRI offers dozens surface water parameters can be found:
IRI offers several analytic matrices for surface waters depending on the needs of our client. Whether
testing lake or river samples for environmental monitoring programs, or beach waters for pathogen
detection, we provide tailored services to meet your particular requirements.
IRI offers dozens surface water parameters can be found.
- Fecal indicator quantification (Escherichia coli, Enterococci and Psedomonal)
- Pseudomonad quantification
- Nitrogen and phosphorous compounds
Wastewater and Industrial Effluent
IRI offers comprehensive testing of wastewater and industrial effluent for permit compliance monitoring.
A complete list of parameters available can be reviewed here: Link
Microbiological Testing
IRI microbiologists can provide certified detection and quantification of fecal indicator organisms. In
addition, we provide total heterotrophic bacteria counts and pseudomonad quantification.
Certifications
IRI is accredited (certified) by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) through the Minnesota Department of Health in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 144.97 to 144.98,2009 TNI Standard and applicable Minnesota Rules. State Laboratory ID: 027-003-130, and US Environmental Protection Agency Lab Code: MN00076.
