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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Water Testing

Ensuring Safety, Compliance & Performance Across All Water Types 

Introduction

Water is a critical resource used across industries — from food processing and pharmaceuticals to agriculture, HVAC, and drinking supply. Ensuring its quality is essential not only for human health and safety but also for system performance, regulatory compliance, and product integrity. 

 At Middle East Testing Services LLC (METS Lab), we offer comprehensive water testing services in line with UAE.S, WHO, GSO, EPA, and ASTM standards. Whether you require testing for potable water, chiller water, wastewater, or process water, our ISO/IEC 17025-accredited lab delivers accurate, timely, and actionable results. 

Our Comprehensive Water Testing Services in Abu Dhabi: 

  • Ensuring Safe Consumption: Drinking Water Analysis  

Your health is our priority. Our drinking water analysis rigorously tests for microbiological contaminants (bacteria, viruses, protozoa), physical parameters (turbidity, color, odor), and a comprehensive range of chemical contaminants (heavy metals like lead and mercury, pesticides, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), disinfection byproducts, fluoride, nitrates, sulfates, and more). We ensure your water adheres to the WHO guidelines and the UAE’s Water Quality Regulation 2025. 

  •  Protecting Our Environment: Wastewater Analysis  

Responsible environmental stewardship demands thorough wastewater monitoring. METS Lab provides detailed analysis of industrial and municipal wastewater, quantifying Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), oil and grease, heavy metals, and specific industrial pollutants. Our testing helps you optimize treatment processes and comply with Trade Effluent Control regulations and GSO standards. 

  • Verifying Treatment Efficiency: Treated Water Analysis  

Whether it’s for reuse, discharge, or further purification, the quality of treated water is crucial. We analyze treated water from various sources to verify the effectiveness of treatment technologies in removing contaminants and ensuring it meets the required standards for its intended purpose. 

  • Building with Confidence: Construction Water Analysis  

The quality of water used in construction significantly impacts structural integrity. METS Lab analyzes construction water for parameters like pH, sulfate content, chloride levels, total dissolved solids (TDS), and the presence of harmful substances that could compromise concrete strength and durability, aligning with relevant GSO standards. 

  • Quality at Home: Domestic Water Analysis  

Ensure the water used in your household is safe and of good quality. Our domestic water analysis identifies common contaminants affecting taste, odor, and potential health risks, providing you with peace of mind. 

  • Nurturing Growth: Irrigation Water Analysis  

Optimizing agricultural yields requires understanding irrigation water quality. We analyze for salinity (EC), pH, sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), specific ions (chloride, sulfate, boron), and nutrients to help you make informed decisions for sustainable irrigation practices. 

  • Optimizing Treatment Processes: ETP & STP Water Analysis  

For Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) and Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), accurate water analysis at various stages is vital for operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. METS Lab provides comprehensive testing of influent and effluent to monitor treatment effectiveness and ensure adherence to environmental regulations and Trade Effluent Control guidelines. 

  • Safe Recreation: Swimming Pool Water Analysis  

Maintaining healthy and safe swimming environments is essential. We analyze pool water for pH, chlorine and bromine levels, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, cyanuric acid, and microbiological contaminants to ensure compliance with public health standards. 

  • Understanding Waste Streams: Black Water Analysis  

Proper management of black water requires detailed characterization. Our analysis provides crucial data on its composition to inform appropriate treatment and disposal strategies. 

  • Ensuring System Integrity: Boiler Feed Water & Chiller Water Analysis  

The quality of water used in industrial systems like boilers and chillers directly impacts their efficiency and longevity. We analyze for parameters like hardness, silica, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, and the presence of corrosive ions to prevent damage and optimize performance. 

  • Exploring Marine Resources: Sea Water Analysis  

Understanding the complex chemistry of seawater is crucial for various applications, including desalination, aquaculture, and environmental studies. We offer comprehensive analysis of its salinity, pH, nutrients, heavy metals, and other relevant parameters. 

  • Unlocking Underground Resources: Ground Water Analysis  

Assessing the quality of groundwater sources is vital for potential use as drinking water, irrigation, or industrial supply. Our analysis covers a wide range of inorganic and organic contaminants to determine its suitability for specific purposes. 

  • Managing Urban Waste: Sewerage Water Analysis  

Characterizing raw sewerage provides essential information for the design, operation, and optimization of wastewater treatment infrastructure. 

  • Purity Assured: RO Water Analysis  

Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems are critical for producing high-purity water. We verify the effectiveness of your RO systems by analyzing the permeate for residual ions, contaminants, and overall water quality. 

  • Meeting Pharmaceutical Standards: Pharmaceutical Water Analysis  

The pharmaceutical industry demands the highest levels of water purity. METS Lab provides comprehensive testing of various grades of pharmaceutical water (e.g., Purified Water, Water for Injection) to meet stringent regulatory requirements and ensure product safety. 

Types of Water We Test

  • Drinking / Potable Water (Municipal, Bottled, Groundwater) 
  • Chilled Water (HVAC Systems) 
  • Process Water (Industrial applications) 
  • Boiler Feed Water 
  • Irrigation Water (Agriculture) 
  • Wastewater (Effluent, STP/ETP) 
  • RO / Treated / Demineralized Water 
  • Natural Water (Lake, Rain, Spring, Well) 
  • Pharmaceutical Water 
  • Swimming Pool Water 

Core Testing Parameters

Physical & Organoleptic Parameters

  • Color
  • Odor
  • Turbidity
  • Temperature
  • Taste (where applicable)
  • Appearance

Heavy Metals (ICP-OES/ICP-MS)

  • Lead (Pb)
  • Iron (Fe)
  • Copper (Cu)
  • Zinc (Zn)
  • Manganese (Mn)
  • Chromium (Cr)
  • Arsenic (As)
  • Cadmium (Cd)
  • Nickel (Ni)
  • Aluminium (Al)
  • Mercury

 Chemical Parameters

Microbiological Analysis

  • Total Coliforms
  • Fecal Coliform / E. coli
  • Total Plate Count (TPC)
  • Yeast & Mould (where applicable)
  • Legionella spp. (for chiller and HVAC systems)
  • pH (Acidity/Alkalinity) 
  • Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 
  • Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 
  • Electrical Conductivity (EC) 
  • Total Hardness (as CaCO₃), Calcium Hardness 
  • Chloride, Fluoride, Sulfate, Nitrate 
  • Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) 
  • Calcium 
  • Magnessium 
  • Cyanuric Acid 
  • Bromine 
  • Bromate 
  • Bromide 
  • Chlorate 
  • Surfactants 
  • Salinity 
  • Phosphate 
  • Gross Alpha 
  • Gross Beta 
  • Alkalinity / Acidity 
  • Free & Residual Chlorine 
  • Ammonia / Nitrite / Nitrate 
  • Silica, Cyanide 
  • Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 
  • Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) 
  • Ammonia Nitrogen 
  • Carbon Dioxide 
  • Oil and Grease 
  • Dissolved Oxygen 
  • Free Oil 
  • Sulphide 
  • Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Organic Nitrogen 
  • Chlorite 
  • Dissolved Organic Carbon 
  • Total Organic Carbon 
  • Phenol 
  • Chlorophyll 
  • PFAS

Specialized Water Testing 

  • Slit Density Index (SDI) 
  • Jar Test 
  • Pesticide Residue in Water 
  • Microplastic Detection 
  • BTEX 
  • Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons 
  • PAH 
  • PCBs 
  • VOC 

Industries We Serve 

  • Bottled Water & Beverage Manufacturers 
  • Food Processors 
  • Facilities & HVAC Maintenance 
  • Industrial & Chemical Plants 
  • Government / Municipal Water Authorities 
  • Agriculture & Landscaping Firms 
  • Hospitality & Health Facilities 

STANDARDS AND METHODS: 

  • APHA 24rth Edition (American Public Health Association) 
  • GSO 149:2021 -Unbottled Drinking Water 
  • GSO 1025:2014-Bottled Drinking Water 
  • Trade Effluent Control 2022-Department of Energy 
  • Swimming Pool Water-Guide to the Executive Regulations of Law No. (2) for the year 2012 (Swimming pools)-Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities 
  • Waste Water and Irrigation Water-Technical Guideline No. 8 Disposal of Hazardous Waste Regulations  
  • Dubai Municipality Health and Safety Department-Public Swimming Pools Safety Guidelines