What Analytical Services does

Analytical Services, Inc. (ASI) is a full-service environmental microbiology laboratory incorporated in 1993 and headquartered in Williston, Vermont. ASI provides microbiological testing, consulting, and research services to public water suppliers, healthcare facilities, wastewater treatment plants, industrial clients, and product manufacturers across the United States and internationally. Since 2014, ASI has operated as a subsidiary of IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group, Inc., which provides additional technical expertise, molecular microbiology capabilities, and laboratory capacity through its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest Park, Washington.

ASI's service portfolio centers on pathogen detection and indicator organism analysis for water, wastewater, biosolids, and reclaimed water matrices using EPA-approved methods. Core offerings include Cryptosporidium and Giardia detection via EPA Method 1623/1623.1, enteric virus analysis using EPA Method 1615 with cell culture and real-time PCR, Legionella culture analysis per ISO 11731, Microscopic Particulate Analysis for groundwater under direct influence (GWUDI) assessments, and biosolids testing for federal 40 CFR Part 503 compliance. The laboratory also operates Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) services with a proprietary ASI Direct Count Method for enumerating particulates and bacteria in ultrapure water for semiconductor customers, alongside microbial identification via API, Biolog, Crystal ID, genetic sequencing, DNA extraction, and ribotyping. The company holds CDC ELITE Program certification since 2009, NYS-DOH-ELAP approval (Lab #12021) effective June 7, 2017, primary NELAC/TNI accreditation from NH-ELAP, USEPA approval for LT2 Round 2 Cryptosporidium analysis effective December 19, 2013, and 25+ state regulatory approvals.

ASI operates a professional services revenue model with quote-based pricing. Four revenue streams are documented: (1) laboratory testing services for regulated pathogen and indicator monitoring; (2) microbiological consulting and expert witness work including distribution system investigations and watershed pathogen surveys; (3) funded research with the U.S. EPA, Water Research Foundation, and commercial sponsors covering method development and Alternative Test Procedure studies; and (4) microbiological challenge studies for product performance validation across drinking water treatment units, antimicrobial treatments, and medical waste technologies. The customer base spans more than 400 public water suppliers served for LT2 compliance, healthcare and long-term care facilities requiring Legionella and ASHRAE 188-2015 water safety plan support, wastewater utilities in over 25 states for biosolids compliance, and product manufacturers. Cumulative scale includes 30,000+ Cryptosporidium/Giardia samples since 1999, 3,500+ Legionella samples, 1,500+ biosolids samples, monthly Method 1623 capacity exceeding 400 samples, and projects originating from 48 of 50 U.S. states plus 12 foreign countries.

Name

Analytical Services

Legal name

Analytical Services, Inc.

Website

https://analyticalservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Analytical Services, Inc. is a Vermont-based environmental microbiology laboratory providing regulatory pathogen testing, consulting, and research services for water, wastewater, biosolids, and reclaimed water to utilities, healthcare facilities, and industrial clients across the United States and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microbiology & Pathogen Monitoring (Legionella, Coliform, HABs) (EUAHACAI), Water Sampling, Testing & Laboratory Analysis (Legionella/Microbiology) (BPABAJAB), Sampling Programs & Field Services (grab/composite sampling, chain-of-custody, logistics) (EUANAJAD), Environmental Monitoring & Cleanroom Testing (GMP) (HLAGADAL)

Keywords

• Environmental microbiology testing
• Water quality analysis
• Pathogen detection services
• Legionella testing
• Biosolids compliance testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Williston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Microbiological testing services for water, wastewater, biosolids, and other environmental matrices. Testing includes pathogen detection (Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Legionella, viruses), indicator organisms, and compliance monitoring.
2. Consulting Services: Microbiological consulting including litigation support and expert witness services for regulatory compliance, distribution system investigations, and water safety plan development.
3. Research & Development Services: Funded research projects for organizations including US EPA, Water Research Foundation, and commercial entities. Includes method development, product validation, and ATP studies.
4. Challenge Studies: Microbiological challenge studies for product performance validation including drinking water treatment units, antimicrobial treatments, medical waste treatment technologies, and detection systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Analytical Services, Inc. is a full-service environmental microbiology laboratory that provides microbiological testing, consulting, and research services for water, wastewater, biosolids, and reclaimed water matrices. Core analytical offerings include Cryptosporidium and Giardia detection (EPA Methods 1623/1623.1), Legionella culture analysis (ISO 11731), virus testing (EPA Method 1615), microbial identification, microscopic particulate analysis, and electron microscopy. The firm also delivers consulting and expert witness services, challenge studies for product validation, and funded research programs for clients including the US EPA and the Water Research Foundation.

Product overview

Analytical Services, Inc. (ASI) is a full-service environmental microbiology laboratory providing a comprehensive portfolio of testing, consulting, research, and expert witness services. The company operates as a single unified laboratory services platform rather than a modular software product. The core offerings center on microbiological analysis of water, wastewater, biosolids, and other environmental matrices for pathogens and indicator organisms. Primary testing services include Cryptosporidium/Giardia detection (EPA Methods 1623/1623.1), Legionella culture analysis (ISO 11731), virus analysis (EPA Method 1615), microbial identification, and Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA). These analytical services are supported by consulting expertise, challenge studies for product validation, electron microscopy, and research & development capabilities. The company holds USEPA approval for LT2 Round 2 Cryptosporidium analysis and maintains certifications from NYS-DOH-ELAP, CDC ELITE Program, and NELAC/TNI accreditation. ASI serves clients throughout the United States and internationally across public water suppliers, healthcare facilities, industrial clients, and government agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Testing Services Comprehensive microbiological testing and consulting services for water sources, including source water assessment, treatment plant inspection, distribution system investigations, and built-environment microbiology for public and private water clients.
• Cryptosporidium/Giardia Testing (EPA Method 1623/1623.1) Detection and enumeration of Cryptosporidium and Giardia using EPA Methods 1623 and 1623.1 for LT2 compliance monitoring of public water suppliers.
• LT2 Services USEPA-approved laboratory services for Cryptosporidium analysis under the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, including sample collection support and the Easy-Vol field filtering system.
• Legionella Testing & Consulting Legionella culture analysis (ISO 11731) and consulting services, including water safety plan development, ASHRAE 188 compliance support, and serogrouping for L. pneumophila and other species.
• Microbial Identification Services Comprehensive microbial identification using API system, Biolog system, Crystal ID, genetic sequencing, DNA extraction, ribotyping, and strain tracking capabilities.
• Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA) Groundwater Under Direct Influence (GWUDI) assessment and Filter Plant Optimization using EPA consensus methods for identification and enumeration of surface water bioindicators.
• Virus Analysis Viral testing using EPA Method 1615, cell culture, real-time PCR for adenovirus 40/41 and enteroviruses, with capabilities for Norovirus and Hepatitis A detection.
• General Microbiology Bacterial plate counts, fungal plate counts, bacteriophage analysis, nuisance organism detection, aerobic spore studies, and microbially induced corrosion (MIC) investigations.
• Wastewater Testing Services Pathogen and indicator species testing for wastewater, including protozoa, viruses, and bacteria monitoring for receiving waters and treatment assessment.
• Reclaimed Water Monitoring Compliance monitoring for reclaimed water including Cryptosporidium/Giardia testing (EPA 1623/1623.1), virus testing, and pilot testing support for Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) and Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR).
• Biosolids Testing Biosolids analysis for federal (40 CFR Part 503) and state regulations, including enteric viruses, fecal coliform, Salmonella, viable helminth ova, and total solids testing.
• Challenge Studies Microbiological challenge studies for product performance validation including drinking water treatment units, antimicrobial treatments, medical waste treatment technologies, and detection systems testing.
• Consulting / Expert Witness / Litigation Support Microbiological consulting and litigation support services including method development, distribution system investigations, watershed pathogen surveys, treatment assessment, and expert witness testimony.
• Electron Microscopy Services Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) services including Secondary Electron Imaging, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), particle sizing and counting, and the ASI Direct Count Method for ultrapure water analysis.
• Research & Development and ATP Studies Research and development projects funded by US EPA, Water Research Foundation, and commercial clients, including method development, product development services, and ATP (Alternative Test Procedure) protocol studies.
• Legionella / ASHRAE 188P Compliance Services Water management program development and Legionella risk management consulting aligned with ASHRAE 188-2015 standard for building water systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 public water suppliers served for LT2 compliance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IEH Laboratories and Consulting GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014In 2014, ASI became part of the IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group, Inc. This partnership expanded ASI's technical expertise, analytical capabilities, laboratory capacity, and resources, especially in molecular microbiology. IEH has corporate headquarters in Lake Forest Park, WA.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bureau Veritas (Environmental & Water): Bureau Veritas' Environmental & Water line provides accredited microbiological testing for drinking water, wastewater, and biosolids through global labs — competing with ASI for utility, healthcare, and industrial compliance samples.
• SGS (Environmental, Health & Safety): SGS operates a global TIC network with U.S. environmental labs performing water microbiology and wastewater testing for utilities and industrial clients — directly comparable to ASI's EPA-method compliance services.
• Microbac Laboratories: Microbac is a U.S.-focused environmental testing network running accredited microbiological and chemistry labs that serve drinking water utilities, wastewater plants, and industrial clients — closely paralleling ASI's EPA-method water testing services.
• EMSL Analytical: EMSL is a specialized environmental, microbiology, and materials testing laboratory serving industrial hygiene, water, and consumer product clients — overlapping ASI on Legionella, potable water microbiology, and consultative testing services.
• Alpha Analytical: Alpha Analytical is a New England-based environmental testing lab offering drinking water, wastewater, and biosolids microbiology and chemistry — operating in ASI's home geography with an overlapping New England utility client base.
• Pace Analytical Services: Pace is one of the largest privately held environmental testing networks in the U.S., offering microbiological and chemical testing for water, wastewater, soil, and air — directly overlapping ASI's drinking water and wastewater compliance offerings for utility and industrial clients.
• Eurofins Environment Testing US: Eurofins Environment Testing operates the broadest U.S. environmental laboratory footprint, including drinking water microbiology (Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Legionella) and wastewater testing — a direct competitor on water utility contracts and EPA-method-based compliance work.
• ALS Global (Environmental): ALS operates a global network of environmental testing labs serving water utilities, mining, and industrial clients; its drinking water microbiology capability (including protozoa and Legionella) directly parallels ASI's regulated water testing portfolio.

Emerging players

• IDEXX Water (Colilert/SimPlate): IDEXX supplies reference methods and on-site testing platforms for water microbiology (coliforms, E. coli, enterococci) used by utilities worldwide — adjacent to ASI's pathogen testing menu and a potential substitute for routine indicator organism analysis.

Others

• Hach Company (Water Quality): Hach manufactures water quality analytical instruments, reagents, and on-line monitoring systems used by utilities for in-house microbiological and chemical testing — an adjacent ecosystem enabler rather than a direct lab competitor, but it sets the alternative to outsourcing compliance monitoring.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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