Founded in 1961, Lancaster Laboratories is the largest single-site environmental lab facility in the United States. We provide chemical analyses, microbiological testing, contract research and development, and consulting services. With more than 750 highly qualified professionals and 175,000 square feet of space, we can handle projects of virtually any size and scope and routinely perform more environmental methods than any other laboratory. We hold NELAP and 40 state certifications enabling us to perform testing of water, soil, sediment, air, and biota samples under the Clean Water Act, NPDES, RCRA/Superfund, and many state-defined programs.

Our clients include the nation’s largest industrial companies and environmental consulting/engineering firms – with many having formal audit procedures requiring assurances of accuracy and proficiency. We’ve consistently met the stringent demands of these discriminating companies. By combining technical expertise with personal attention to detail, we focus on providing exceptional quality and service. Because all of our services are centralized in our Lancaster facility, you can be assured of results that meet consistent performance standards.

Our strengths include our stability and expertise. With a turnover rate that is one of the lowest in the industry, our employees build careers with our company and in turn, long-term relationships with those we serve. You can be confident that Lancaster Labs will be there when you need us – whether for analytical services today or for retrieving your data in the future.

The expertise and experience of our staff are unrivaled in the industry. Operating on three shifts and on weekends, our scientists are available for consultation before, during, and after projects to support you.

ANALYTICAL SERVICES

Lancaster Laboratories offers a comprehensive scope of analytical services including: sediment, soil, biota, aqueous, and waste sample analysis for routine and low level detection of:

• Volatiles (624, 524.2, 8260 and 8260SIM)
• Semivolatiles (625, 525, 8270 and 8270SIM)
• Pesticide / PCBs (608, 8081, 8141, 531.1, 8318, and 8082)
• Herbicide analysis (515.1, 8141, and 8151)
• Metals (ICP, ICP/MS, and CVAA)
• Hg Low Level by EPA 1631
• Water quality parameters
• Waste characterization
• State specific petroleum analyses
• Methane, ethane, ethane, propane RSK-175
• Explosives (8330 and 8332)
• Perchlorate LC/MS/MS
• 1,4 Dioxane (8270C, 8260B, SIM)
• PMI by EPA 1666 and 1671
• AVS/SEM Acid Volatile Sulfides/Simultaneous Extracted Metals
• Grain Size
• Elutriates
• Lipids

Air Testing

We perform a variety of methods used for vapor intrusion and ambient air testing:

• VOCs by TO-15, TO-15 SIM, and TO-14A (including Naphthalene)
• PAHs by TO-13/13A
• VOCs and Hydrocarbon Ranges by GC
• Fixed Gases (CO₂/O₂)
• Tracer Gas analysis

We provide 100% certified clean SUMMA canisters (1 Liter and 6 Liter), flow controllers, gauges and Tedlar bags for sampling. We certify every canister to be clean down to our MDL or below and currently support soil vapor intrusion projects in 20 states.

For more information: Please call Environmental Business Development at (717) 656-2300 to discuss your project needs or visit our website at www.lancasterlabs.com.