The ALS Environmental Division and Ecowise
ALS acquired Ecowise in December 2009. Prior to the acquisition the ALS Australian Environmental Division employed 350 staff and operated full service laboratories in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth; service centres in Adelaide, Townsville and Gladstone; and a specialist air and asbestos laboratory in Newcastle. Globally, ALS employs over 7000 staff in 41 counties and 142 locations. ALS is also a leading provider Geo-chemical analyses, Coal Testing, Tribology Services, Non Destructive Testing Services and Food/Pharmaceutical Testing.
The coming together of Ecowise and ALS joins two Australian Technical Services providers with common goals of service, technical excellence and value. The Australian footprint and expertise of the combined group – 25 sites and over 700 staff with unrivalled expertise in water and environmental sector work – will work for you to provide a new level of service excellence. The Australian Environmental Division is structured to provide specialist services to the Water Resources Sector (Analytical Services, Remote Monitoring and Hydrography, Interpretation/Investigation and Aquatic Ecology, R&D) and the General Environmental Sector (Contaminated Sites, Acid Sulphate Soils, Environmental Water, Sediment Analysis)
analytical services
Our Analytical Group provides sampling and analysis of a range of matrices, such as water, soils, sediments, food, and Air.
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Measuring the volume and quality of available water resources to plan for future growth, for consumption or sustainable water supplies.
water science
The ALS Water Sciences Group provides water-related and environmental consulting services to clients across Australia.
Environmental Solutions
With experience in catchments, mining, industrial and urban applications, the ALS Water Resources Group works in partnership with our clients to develop customised environmental management solutions that address regulatory and operational objectives in diverse environments.
The ALS Water Resources Group adds Microbial Source Tracking to its Suite of Services
The ALS Water Resources Group, has now added Microbial Source Tracking (MST) to its extensive suite of services. Microbial Source Tracking identifies sources of faecal contamination, revealing whether the contamination comes from human or animal waste.
Pinpointing and prioritising ‘hotspots’ of water contamination, MST is an essential testing service for industries reliant on water sources, as well as those involved in promoting sustainable management of catchment resources for the benefit of the community. With three packages on offer, clients can choose the most appropriate group of tests to meet their individual needs, or follow The ALS Water Resources Group’s recommended tiered approach.