Eurofins – BioAquatics

For nearly four decades, Eurofins Environment Testing BioAquatics has been at the forefront of aquatic biomonitoring. Established in 1987 as the first dedicated biomonitoring laboratory in EPA Region VI, we’ve built a reputation for quality, accuracy, and responsive service.

Our accredited laboratory, team of experienced toxicologists and biologists, and state-of-the-art culturing facilities make us a trusted partner for environmental testing needs nationwide.

Why Choose Eurofins?

• Over 100 years of combined expertise in aquatic toxicology
• NELAC/NELAP accredited since 2001
• Organisms cultured in-house for superior reliability and scheduling flexibility
• Open 365 days a year with weekend support

At Eurofins Environment Testing BioAquatics, we combine scientific precision with unmatched customer service — helping you meet regulatory requirements quickly and with confidence.

Our Testing Services

We provide a full range of freshwater and saltwater toxicity testing for compliance, research, and product evaluation, including:

• Effluent & Produced Water Testing
• Municipal & Industrial NPDES Compliance
• Acute & Chronic Toxicity Testing
• Drilling Fluids
• SPP (suspended particulate phase) sediment test
• Toxicity Reduction & Identification Evaluations (TRE/TIE)
• NCP Bioremediation, Dispersant, Surface Washing Agent Studies
• OECD Method Product testing
• Water Effect Ratio (WER) Studies
• Chemical & Product Safety Testing

All studies are conducted under strict QA/QC procedures following EPA-approved methods, supervised by degreed aquatic toxicologists, chemists, and biologists.

Organisms & Culturing

Reliable testing starts with healthy, well-maintained organisms. Our in-house culturing program produces over 15,000 organisms daily, ensuring availability and consistency for your testing needs.

Commonly tested species include:

• Freshwater: Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas), Ceriodaphnia dubia, Daphnia pulex, Daphnia magna, Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Green algae (Selenastrum capricornutum/Raphidocelis subcapitata)
• Saltwater/Estuarine: Mysid Shrimp (Americamysis bahia), Inland Silverside (Menidia beryllina), Purple Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus), Collector Urchin (Tripnuestes gratilla)

We also have suppliers providing us access to a variety of other species to support specialized testing including Top Smelt, Bannerfin shiner (Cyprinella leedsi), Sand Dollar (Dendraster excentricus)

Additional Services Include

• Sampling & Sample Pickup (available in select areas)
• 24-hour flow-weighted composite sampling (ISTC-certified personnel)
• Scheduling Services: We create & send schedule at the start of year
• Automatic dispatch of sample kits (per schedule)

• Complete Online NETDMR Data
• Provide Permit Application Toxicity Data Summary Tables
• Draft Permit Review
• Write & Submit Frequency Reductio Letters