New York PFAS Testing Laboratory – Drinking Water, Soil & Environmental Testing

Professional PFAS, PFOA & PFOS Laboratory Testing Services Throughout New York State

EMSL Analytical, Inc. provides laboratory testing solutions for clients seeking PFAS testing in New York, including drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, soil, and other environmental samples. Our laboratory testing services support environmental consultants, water treatment professionals, industrial facilities, property owners, municipalities, and organizations investigating potential contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Commonly known as "forever chemicals," PFAS are a large group of synthetic chemicals that can persist in the environment and potentially contaminate drinking water supplies, groundwater, soil, and industrial wastewater.

Whether you need PFOA and PFOS testing in New York City, Long Island, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, or elsewhere in New York State, contact EMSL Analytical to discuss your analytical requirements, sample collection procedures, available methods, and laboratory turnaround times.

Contact EMSL Analytical today for New York PFAS testing services.

PFAS Testing Services in New York

EMSL Analytical assists customers with laboratory testing inquiries involving a variety of sample types and environmental investigations.

Drinking Water PFAS Testing

PFAS testing of drinking water is important for evaluating potential contamination in public and private water supplies.

Testing may be appropriate for:

• Municipal drinking water systems

• Private residential wells

• Commercial properties

• Schools and educational facilities

• Industrial facilities

• Water treatment systems

• Drinking water contamination investigations

• Environmental compliance programs

Laboratory analysis can help identify specific PFAS compounds, including PFOA and PFOS, at very low concentrations.

Groundwater PFAS Testing

Groundwater contamination is an important environmental concern throughout New York State.

Groundwater PFAS testing can support:

• Environmental site assessments

• Groundwater monitoring programs

• Industrial contamination investigations

• Landfill monitoring

• Remediation projects

• Property redevelopment

• Environmental due diligence

• Contaminated site investigations

Soil PFAS Testing

PFAS contamination may occur in soil associated with industrial operations, firefighting foam applications, waste disposal activities, and other potential sources.

Soil PFAS analysis can provide information for environmental investigations, remediation planning, and site characterization projects.

Wastewater PFAS Testing

Industrial and municipal wastewater may contain PFAS associated with manufacturing, commercial processes, and other activities.

PFAS wastewater testing can support industrial discharge evaluations, wastewater treatment assessments, and environmental monitoring programs.

PFAS Testing for Firefighting Foam Contamination

Certain aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) historically used for firefighting have contained PFAS.

Environmental investigations involving firefighting foam may require testing of groundwater, soil, surface water, and other affected environmental media.

PFAS Testing Methods – EPA 533, EPA 537.1 & EPA 1633A

PFAS testing requires specialized analytical techniques capable of detecting extremely low concentrations of target compounds.

Common analytical methods include:

EPA Method 533 – Drinking Water PFAS Testing

EPA Method 533 is used for determining selected PFAS compounds in drinking water using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

EPA Method 537.1 – Drinking Water PFAS Analysis

EPA Method 537.1 is designed to measure selected PFAS compounds in drinking water, including PFOA, PFOS, and other perfluorinated substances.

EPA Method 1633A – Environmental PFAS Testing

EPA Method 1633A addresses PFAS analysis in environmental matrices including groundwater, wastewater, surface water, soil, sediment, biosolids, landfill leachate, and certain tissues.

Contact EMSL Analytical to confirm method availability, laboratory capabilities, reporting limits, accreditation requirements, and sample acceptance before submitting samples.

New York PFAS Drinking Water Regulations

New York State has established drinking water regulations addressing PFAS contamination.

Two important PFAS compounds are:

• PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid): Historically associated with industrial processes and certain consumer products.

• PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid): Historically associated with certain firefighting foams, industrial applications, and consumer products.

New York established maximum contaminant levels of 10 parts per trillion (ppt) individually for PFOA and PFOS in public drinking water systems.

Federal PFAS drinking water requirements are also evolving. Water suppliers, environmental professionals, and regulated facilities should review current New York State Department of Health and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements when planning compliance testing.

PFAS Testing Throughout New York State

EMSL Analytical serves customers seeking laboratory testing services across New York State.

New York City and Long Island

• Manhattan

• Brooklyn

• Queens

• Bronx

• Staten Island

• Nassau County

• Suffolk County

• Hempstead

• Huntington

• Islip

Hudson Valley and Lower New York

• Westchester County

• Rockland County

• Orange County

• Dutchess County

• Putnam County

• White Plains

• Yonkers

• New Rochelle

• Poughkeepsie

• Newburgh

Capital Region and Central New York

• Albany

• Schenectady

• Troy

• Saratoga Springs

• Syracuse

• Utica

• Rome

• Binghamton

Western and Northern New York

• Buffalo

• Rochester

• Niagara Falls

• Amherst

• Tonawanda

• Watertown

• Plattsburgh

• Ithaca

• Elmira

Customers throughout New York can contact EMSL Analytical for information about PFAS testing, sample submission, laboratory capabilities, and analytical services.

Who Needs PFAS Testing in New York?

PFAS laboratory testing may be useful for a wide range of industries and professionals, including:

• Environmental consulting firms

• Municipal water authorities

• Drinking water treatment companies

• Industrial manufacturers

• Wastewater treatment facilities

• Real estate developers

• Engineering companies

• Environmental remediation contractors

• Government agencies

• Schools and universities

• Landfill operators

• Property owners with private wells

• Commercial property managers

• Firefighting training facilities

Why Choose EMSL Analytical for PFAS Testing?

EMSL Analytical has provided environmental laboratory testing services since 1981.

Our organization works with environmental professionals, industrial clients, businesses, and property owners who need laboratory analysis to support environmental investigations and informed decisions.

Advantages of working with EMSL Analytical include:

• Established environmental laboratory testing experience

• Support for environmental consultants and industrial clients

• Laboratory testing services for multiple environmental concerns

• Sample submission and analytical coordination

• Technical assistance with testing inquiries

• Nationwide laboratory network

PFAS-specific testing capabilities, accreditations, and turnaround times should be confirmed with EMSL before sample collection.

Frequently Asked Questions About New York PFAS Testing

Where can I get PFAS testing in New York?

Contact EMSL Analytical to discuss PFAS testing requirements for drinking water, groundwater, soil, wastewater, and other environmental samples. The laboratory can help determine available testing options and sample submission requirements.

What is the difference between PFAS, PFOA, and PFOS?

PFAS refers to a broad family of synthetic chemicals. PFOA and PFOS are two specific PFAS compounds that have received significant attention because of environmental persistence and potential health concerns.

Can PFAS be found in private well water?

Yes. PFAS contamination can affect groundwater and private wells, particularly near certain industrial facilities, waste disposal sites, and locations with historical firefighting foam use.

How is PFAS testing performed?

PFAS laboratory testing commonly uses liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to identify and quantify selected PFAS compounds at low concentrations.

How long does PFAS testing take?

Turnaround times depend on the analytical method, sample matrix, laboratory workload, and reporting requirements. Contact EMSL Analytical for current availability and estimated turnaround times.

Does PFAS testing require special sampling containers?

Yes. PFAS sample collection requires appropriate laboratory-provided containers and precautions to minimize contamination from sampling equipment, materials, and handling.

Contact EMSL Analytical for New York PFAS Testing

Looking for a PFAS testing laboratory serving New York?

Whether you are investigating PFAS in drinking water, groundwater, soil, wastewater, or another environmental sample, EMSL Analytical can assist with laboratory testing inquiries and sample submission coordination.

Contact EMSL to discuss:

• PFAS analytical requirements

• Available laboratory testing methods

• Sample collection and handling

• Analytical reporting limits

• Laboratory accreditation requirements

• Pricing and turnaround times

EMSL Analytical, Inc. – Environmental Laboratory Testing Services Since 1981

Website: www.EMSL.com or Email: [email protected]

Contact EMSL Analytical today to request information about New York PFAS testing services.