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Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing Consultants
NPDES Permittee Guidance
Permittees or other parties may be required to perform Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) tests on wastewater effluents to protect lakes and streams from toxic effects. WET testing consultants and laboratories can help you with whole effluent toxicity testing requirements. To assist you in finding a WET testing consultant and laboratory, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has compiled a list of consultants and laboratories that specialize in WET testing services.
It is important that you do your due diligence when selecting a consultant and laboratory. EGLE does not provide specific recommendations for WET testing consultants and laboratories but does provide a list of consultants and laboratories that offer whole effluent toxicity testing services.
When selecting whole effluent toxicity testing consultants and laboratories, you should carefully evaluate their qualifications. EGLE's Water Resources Division has put together the following suggestions to help you with that evaluation:
- Check credentials. Find out whether or not the consultant or laboratory has a good background in whole effluent toxicity testing. Is the consultant and/or laboratory familiar with state and federal regulations pertaining to whole effluent toxicity? If a consultant or laboratory is from out of state, make sure they are familiar with Michigan's environmental regulations, specifically for whole effluent toxicity.
- Examine workmanship. Request their testing protocols for whole effluent toxicity, quality assurance and quality control protocols, lab capabilities, and cost estimates. Check all references and request references if needed.
- Ask others. Ask colleagues and other permittees that have been required to conduct whole effluent toxicity testing. Ask them about their experiences and knowledge regarding the consultant and/or laboratory you are considering.
The consultants and laboratories on the list are not recommended by EGLE. No attempt was made to compile a comprehensive list of contractors and a listing or omission of any firm does not imply endorsement or disapproval. EGLE makes no endorsement or representation of any qualifications or lack of qualifications by any of the individuals or companies. Companies are included without a review of qualifications. The State of Michigan makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to this list's accuracy or completeness, or to the competency, qualifications, or professional abilities of any contractor listed. This list is provided as a service by EGLE, and the user is advised to exercise good judgment in its use. You should investigate these businesses like any other service or establishment.
Consultants and Laboratories Offering WET Testing Services
*Consulting firm advertises the ability to perform Toxicity Reduction Evaluations (TRE)
Firm | Contact Person |
---|---|
AECOM Environment* |
David A. Pillard, Ph.D. |
Alloway* |
Brian Good |
ALS Environmental – Holland, MI* |
Mark Baker |
American Aquatic Testing, Inc.* |
Chris Nally |
Aqua Survey, Inc.* |
Tom Dolce |
Aqua Tech Environmental Consultants* |
Paul Crerar |
AquaTox Research, Inc. |
Francis G. Doherty, Ph.D. |
AScI Corporation/AScI-Duluth* |
Dennis Hansen |
Bio-Aquatic Testing, Inc. |
Chris Robason |
Commonwealth Biomonitoring* |
Greg R. Bright |
Cove Environmental, LLC* |
Shannon Scott |
EA Engineering, Science and Technology* |
Wayne McCulloch |
Environmental Consulting and Testing* |
Steve Poirier |
Environmental Enterprises USA, Inc. |
David L. Daniel |
Enviroscience* |
Jennifer Vydra |
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber* |
Jerald O. Thaler, P.E. |
GEI Consultants, Inc.* |
Ashley Romero |
Global Environmental Consulting, LLC* |
David Cook |
Great Lakes Environmental Center* |
Dennis McCauley |
GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. |
Susan Luchina |
MACTEC Engineering and Consulting* |
Anne Shortelle, Ph.D. |
Microbac Laboratories, LLC |
Lisa Martin |
New England Bioassay, Inc. |
John D. Cooney, Ph.D. |
Pace Analytical Services, LLC* |
Dan Toms, Bioassay Supervisor |
Paragon Laboratories, Inc. |
John Parmentier |
Ramboll* |
Liza Heise |
Sanders & Associates, LLC |
Dave Sanders |
Seacrest Group* |
Ken Fucik |
SGS Environmental Services, Inc. |
Ken Holladay |
Tetra Tech, Inc.* |
Marcus Bowersox |
For additions, updates, or corrections, please email Dave Fongers, FongersD@Michigan.gov, and Glen Schmitt, SchmittG1@Michigan.gov.