PDC Laboratories, Inc.

Residential Services

PDC Laboratories, Inc. is a full-service, independent laboratory group supporting diverse clients in the industrial, government, engineering/consulting and utility sectors. Our mission is to provide responsive service and quality results in a timely, cost-effective manner.

With more than 75 years of combined experience, we have a long history of superior customer service and data quality to meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. We're accredited in accordance with the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). Our modern facilities, sophisticated equipment and highly trained staff ensure security, stability, excellent service and reliable results. 
 
Count on PDC Laboratories to provide quality control, sample collection and other environmental testing services in a range of applications. We specialize in the testing of municipal and public water sources, wastewater, ground water, drinking water, well water and surface water - in accordance with EPA and SDWA standards. Among the many other sample types we test are soil, biosolids and industrial waste. 
 
As a member of the PDC and AREA family of companies, PDC Laboratories is part of a 75-year history of environmental service.

 

If you would like to start or stop disposal and recycling service with your local AREA company, please call 309-692-9688.

We are equipped to handle all of your specialized environmental management needs. To ensure safe and accurate management of your specialized services, please select, complete, and submit an appropriate form below.

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We offer a wide range of services designed to fit your environmental management needs.

  • Groundwater Monitoring

     

    PDC Laboratories, Inc. analyzes groundwater samples from RCRA Subtitle D Landfills, RCRA Part B hazardous waste landfills, lagoons, spill sites and industrial properties. To ensure data modeling accuracy, our project managers review all groundwater test results from a historical perspective.
     
    Typical Applications Include:
    TOX
    TOC
    Nitrates/Nitrites
    Cyanides
    Sulfates
    Metals
    Organics
     
    For assistance with groundwater monitoring, contact Gail Schindler.

  • UST Analysis (Soil and Groundwater)

     

    PDC Laboratories, Inc. can assist you in the analysis of soil or groundwater associated with underground storage tanks. 
     
    Typical Substances Tested For Include:
    BTEX
    PNAs
    Metals
    TCLP Parameters
    PCBs
    UST Priority Pollutants
    GRO/DRO/ORO
     
    For assistance with UST Analysis (soil and groundwater), contact Lisa Grant.

  • Transformer Oil Maintenance Analysis

     

    PDC Laboratories, Inc. in St. Louis performs Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) and ASTM Oil Quality for preventive transformer maintenance. With same-day Turbotrak™ and three-day Fastrak™ capabilities, we can catch transformer failure before it happens. 
     
    Typical Substances Tested For Include:
    Dissolved Gas Analysis
    ASTM Oil Quality Profile
    Power Factor
    VDE Dielectric
    Dissolved Metals
     
    For assistance with transformer oil maintenance analysis, contact Wayne Cooper.

  • Microbiology

     

    Typical Services Provided Include:
    Total Coliform
    Fecal Coliform
    Heterotrophic/Aerobic Plate Count
    Pseudomonas Aeruginosa MF
    Iron Related Bacteria
    Sulfur Reducing Bacteria
    Chlorophyll A
    Chlorophyll B
    Chlorophyll C
    Pheophytin A
    Microscopic Exam/Consulting
     
    For assistance with microbiology services, contact Donna Clifford.

  • Field Service & Sampling

     

    Our sampling technicians routinely perform groundwater field and wastewater sampling services using techniques such as lowflow, micropurge, traditional bailing, and submersible pumps.
     
    Equipped with 4-wheel-drive vehicles and ATVs, our sampling crews can access sites in most locations and conditions. Crew members are experienced with 40-hour HAZWOPER training, laboratory technique and record-keeping skills to ensure laboratory-quality field samples and records.
     
    Typical Collection Techniques Include:
    Micropurge
    Bladder Pump
    Bailers
    Inertial Pump
    Composite Sampler
     
    For assistance with field service and sampling, contact Gail Schindler or Kurt Stepping in Peoria, Ill., or Larry Oliver in St. Louis, Mo.

  • Low Level Dioxin/Furan Analysis

     

    PDC Laboratories, Inc. is NELAC certified for analysis by HRMS for dioxin/furan concentration in waters, leachates and extracts using methods SW-846 8290 as well as analysis for 2, 3, 7, 8-TCDD in drinking water by method USEP1613RB.
     
    For assistance with low level dioxin/furan analysis, contact Lisa Grant.

  • Solid Waste Analysis & Treatability

     

    PDC Laboratories, Inc. provides complete analytical services for clients seeking permits to dispose of solid or hazardous waste in landfills. We can interpret the data and work directly with your permit reviewers. 
     
    Our lab routinely performs bench-scale treatment studies for hazardous waste, solid waste, contaminated soils and wastewater. We can also perform solidification studies.
     
    Typical Substances Tested For Include:
    Cyanide
    Sulfide
    EOX
    Phenolics
    Metals (total and/or TCLP)
    Volatile Organic Compounds (total and/or TCLP)
    Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (total and/or TCLP)
    Pesticides (total and/or TCLP)
    Herbicides (total and/or TCLP)
    PCBs
     
    For assistance with waste analysis, contact Lisa Grant.

  • Wastewater Analysis

     

    PDC Laboratories, Inc. provides wastewater testing for NPDES compliance, pretreatment monitoring and stormwater monitoring. We can also assist you with DMR completion and sample collection.
     
    Typical Substances Tested For Include:
    BOD
    COD
    Ammonia
    TSS
    Fats/Oils/Grease Metals
    Organics
    Fecal Coliform
    Priority Pollutants
     
    For assistance with municipal wastewater analysis, contact Janet Clutters.

  • Biosolids Analysis

     

    We perform the biosolids testing required for USEPA Part 503 Land Application regulations, water treatment plant sludges and other routine or special monitoring.
     
    Typical Substances Tested For Include:
    Metals
    Nutrients
    Fecals
    Ammonia
    TKN
     
    For assistance with biosolids analysis, contact Janet Clutters.

  • Drinking Water Analysis

     

    PDC Laboratories, Inc. specializes in drinking water analysis for communities, municipalities, non-transient non-community water supplies, industry and private individuals. We also provide analysis for bottled waters and other purified water sources.
     
    We help clients ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SWDA).
    Typical Substances Tested For Include:
    VOCs
    SOCs
    IOCs
    Nitrates/Nitrites
    Flouride
    THMs
    HAAs
    Total Coliform
    Perchlorate
     
    For assistance with drinking water analysis, contact Julie Rada.

Contact Information

PDC Laboratories, Inc.
2231 West Altorfer Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: 309-692-9688