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LMS? Issue 6 | 2013
Pollution Monitoring
Ambio’s Environmental Expeditions
A
mbio Environmental Management Laboratory has developed
into an independent full-service microbiological and ecotoxicology company.
They are ready to become a formidable
source of service and expertise to the
Vaal Triangle by providing scientifically
sound data and affordable, professional
support in a short turnaround time.
The laboratory recently acquired a
WTW Biological Oxygen Demand
(BOD) system and a Thermo Scientific
Orion Aquamate spectrophotometer
from Labotec for onsite testing of water
quality parameters. The new systems
will facilitate the measurements of
water sample parameters such as phosphate, nitrate and alkalinity levels.
Once the sample has been tested,
Ambio delivers consultation on what
adjustments are necessary and how to
use equipment more efficiently.
Measurement of samples using
the W T W OxiTop BOD is based
on pressure measurement in a closed
system. Measurement ranges of up
to 4000mg/l can be measured using
different volumes. The OxiTop has an
‘intelligent’ temperature control for
automatic start under optimal conditions, which means that measurements
can be completed after-hours if necessary. It was also developed