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Soil testing laboratories that test for heavy metals, organics, PAHs, PCBs and dioxins.
Prices range from $45 to hundreds of dollars, depending on the type of contaminant and the number of samples. Review Site Characteristics That Indicate Potential Soil Contamination to identify which specific contaminants may be an issue on your site.
(Note: The free or low-cost soil tests offered through the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services test for nutrients and pH. They do not test for contaminants)
Heavy Metals and Organics
Meritech, Inc. Environmental Laboratories
Waters Agricultural Laboratories, Inc. (heavy metals only)
Dioxins
PAHs and PCBs
Additional Sources for Certified Soils Professional Consulting, Sampling, and Analyses
