AquaTox has provided ecotoxicity testing to industry and government for more than 20 years.

AquaTox Testing & Consulting Inc. is headed by Keith Holtze and Lesley Novak. Keith has been managing the laboratory division since its inception in 1987. Lesley joined the group in 1994. Originally owned and operated as BAR Environmental Inc., the company was acquired by ESG International Inc. in 1997 and subsequently Stantec in 2003. In September 2007, AquaTox was formed as an independent entity.

Freshwater and marine aquatic toxicity testing, monitoring and consulting services have been provided to more than 300 organizations involved in the mining, pulp and paper, municipal wastewater, iron and steel, electrical power, chemical manufacturing, food and beverage and petrochemical sectors.

Our staff are actively involved in R&D and specialty ecotoxicity testing programs, including toxicity investigations, test method development, development of site-specific water quality criteria, metal speciation and biological modeling, development of treatment systems for invasive species in ballast water, preparation of guidance documents and regulations, and expert witness testimony.

AquaTox operates one of the largest and most respected ecotoxicity laboratories in Canada.

AquaTox provides services ranging from routine toxicity testing for compliance purposes to in-depth analyses of complex ecotoxicity issues. These services are supported by our scientific and professional consulting staff who assist with data interpretation, negotiations with regulatory agencies and design of cost effective solutions. Projects conducted by AquaTox exemplify state-of-the-art science, technology, and creativity in the world of aquatic environmental sciences. Our 10,000 sq. ft. facility is located near Toronto.

AquaTox is accredited by CALA  and a recognized GLP ecotoxicity testing laboratory.

AquaTox's ecotoxicology facility has been accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA; formerly CAEAL) since 1994.

CALA ACCREDITATION

SCOPE OF CALA ACCREDITATION

AquaTox also provides comprehensive Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Testing services in support of international product registration, having obtained recognition as a GLP compliant facility by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).

GLP RECOGNITION

AquaTox has also participated in DMR-QA Proficiency Testing Studies.