New Environmental Laboratory Department in DHI Singapore

The new Environmental Laboratory Department (ELD) was inaugurated in DHI Singapore in January 2013. As per the new organisation, all our environmental analytical services in Singapore will be processed by the ELD.

The ELD in DHI Singapore is a Contract Research Organisation in Southeast Asia, capable of conducting eco-toxicological studies in seawater species. At the ELD, we conduct standard and non-standard tests on algae, crustaceans and fish, international guidelines and methods such as the Whole Effluent Toxicity testing method. Adhering to the highest and most stringent quality standards, the laboratory is also actively involved in developing tailor-made evaluations and solutions. These are aimed at addressing the impacts of chemical residues discharged into the marine environment such as:

• ballast water treatment system effluents

• industrial waste

In keeping with our efforts to constantly expand on our global knowledge, we (through the ELD) participate in international ring tests (with IAEA and ISO). We contribute to research in the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) – a scientific forum. Our contributions are related to novel methods for recommending the use of seawater species relevant to Southeast Asia. In addition, we also share our knowledge by scheduling trainings on ISO 17025 requirements and/or method developments.

In addition, the SINGLAS-accredited ELD is capable of conducting sediment and water quality analysis as well as plankton analysis. The laboratory is currently equipped to carry out most of inorganic analyses (nutrients, heavy metals and so on). It is also in the process of building the capacity for organic analysis (volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds and disinfection by-products among others).