Environmental Testing & Analysis
Test soil, air, and water for environmental contamination and compliance
Overview
Environmental testing firms generate $200,000-$2,000,000 annually with 70-85% margins.
In 2025, environmental regulations require testing and monitoring.
Revenue from soil contamination testing ($500-$5,000), air quality testing ($400-$4,000), groundwater monitoring ($300-$3,000), asbestos and lead testing ($200-$2,000), industrial emissions testing, and environmental compliance monitoring.
Successful firms conduct field sampling and testing, use certified laboratories and methods, follow EPA and environmental standards, support environmental assessments and remediation, and provide regulatory compliance documentation.
Environmental consultants, developers, and industries as clients.
Marketing through environmental consultants, regulatory compliance requirements, EPA certifications, industrial clients, and environmental engineering firms.
Required Skills
- Environmental Science
- EPA Regulations
- Sampling Protocols
- Laboratory Analysis
- Contamination Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Environmental regulations drive testing demand
- Recurring monitoring for industrial clients
- Multiple environmental testing services
- Critical for compliance and remediation
- Growing environmental concerns
Cons
- High laboratory and equipment costs
- Need environmental testing certifications
- Hazardous materials and site exposure
- Complex environmental regulations
- Liability for testing accuracy
How to Get Started
- Build environmental testing expertise
- Invest in testing laboratory and equipment
- Obtain environmental testing certifications
- Partner with environmental consultants
- Market to developers and industrial clients
- Conduct environmental sampling and testing
- Provide test results and compliance documentation
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