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Water Bird Chemical & Biological Laboratory supports accurate water quality testing for industries, buildings, healthcare facilities, hospitality, utilities, consultants and water treatment projects. As one of the well-renowned independent water testing laboratories in the region, WBCBL has been providing quality testing services since 2012. Our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory provides chemical, microbiological and specialised water analysis to help clients monitor water quality, support compliance, improve treatment performance and reduce operational risk.

ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited EIAC – LB-TEST-088 ESMA – R-T-19-00224 Chemical & Microbiological Testing 500+ Tests Monthly 24-Hour Rapid Turnaround Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Muscat
Laboratory Overview

Accredited Water Testing
You Can Trust

ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited by EIACCertificate No. LB-TEST-088 — Chemical & Microbiological Testing
Registered with ESMA, Abu DhabiEmirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology — Certificate No. R-T-19-00224
Testing Since 2012Over a decade of independent water testing services across UAE, Oman & the region

Reliable water treatment starts with reliable testing. Water Bird's laboratory helps clients understand what is happening inside their water systems before problems become costly.

Water Bird Chemical & Biological Laboratory, also known as WBCBL, is an independent water testing laboratory serving clients across the region. Since 2012, WBCBL has provided quality testing services for a wide range of water applications, supported by technical expertise, reliable reporting and internationally accepted testing methods.

WBCBL holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation by EIAC, previously known as DAC, under certificate number LB-TEST-088 for both analytical chemistry and microbiology. The laboratory is also registered with the Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology in Abu Dhabi under certificate number R-T-19-00224.

From potable water and cooling towers to RO systems, wastewater, irrigation water, swimming pools, healthcare water and industrial process water, our testing services support safer decisions, better treatment programmes and long-term system performance.

Sample Types

Water Sample Types We Analyse

We support testing across the full range of water applications — from drinking water and cooling systems to healthcare, industrial and marine wastewater.

Potable Water

Testing support for drinking water quality, safety monitoring and compliance requirements.

Industrial Process Water

Analysis for process water systems used in manufacturing, production and industrial operations.

Cooling Tower Water

Testing to monitor scaling, corrosion, biological activity and chemical treatment performance.

RO Feed, Product, Permeate & Reject Water

Analysis of reverse osmosis feed water, treated water and reject water to support RO performance and troubleshooting.

Wastewater & Irrigation Water

Testing support for wastewater quality, reuse, discharge monitoring and irrigation suitability.

Swimming Pool Water

Water quality testing for hotels, residential communities, schools, clubs and recreational facilities.

Chiller & Boiler Water

Testing for operational indicators that affect system efficiency, corrosion control and equipment protection.

Healthcare, Dental & Dialysis Water

Testing support for hospitals, clinics, dental facilities, dialysis units and healthcare water systems.

Marine Wastewater

Testing support for marine wastewater monitoring and related compliance requirements.

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Analytical Capabilities

What Our Laboratory Can Analyse

WBCBL offers expert quality testing using modern auto-analytical and instrumental techniques. Chemical and microbiological analyses are performed according to internationally accepted protocols:

WHOBSAPHAISOEPAGSODubai MunicipalityAbu Dhabi Municipality
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Chemical Analysis

Testing for pH, conductivity, TDS, hardness, COD and other water chemistry indicators that help evaluate treatment needs and system performance.

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Microbiological Analysis

Testing for bacteria and microbiological risks where water safety, hygiene, compliance and public health protection are important.

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Legionella & Hazardous Microorganism Testing

Testing support for hazardous microorganisms, including Legionella species, to help clients manage microbiological water safety risks.

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Specialised Contaminant Screening

Advanced analysis to detect contaminants, scaling risk, corrosion risk, biological activity and treatment performance issues.

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Industrial Wastewater Testing

Testing support for industrial wastewater disposal requirements, including wastewater testing for Dubai Municipality-related disposal services.

Testing Parameters

Accredited Water Testing Parameters

Chemical & Physical Parameters
AlkalinityBicarbonate AlkalinityBicarbonateTotal HardnessCarbonate & Non-Carbonate HardnessCalcium & Calcium HardnessMagnesium & Magnesium HardnesspHTemperatureElectrical ConductivityTDSTotal Solids at 105°CTSSTurbidityAppearanceColourSalinitySaturation IndexDissolved OxygenFree & Total CO₂Silica & SiliconChlorideChloride as NaClSulphateSulphide & H₂SSulphitePhosphate (Ortho / Dissolved / Total)PhosphonateFluorideBromineFree / Residual ChlorineChlorine DioxideMonochloramineCyanuric AcidCODBODOil & Grease (Total & Free)PhenolSurfactants – AnionicBenzotriazoleMolybdate & MolybdenumIron (Dissolved & Total)Chromium HexavalentCyanide (Free & Total)Ammonia & Ammonia-NitrogenNitrate & Nitrate NitrogenNitrite & Nitrite NitrogenTKNTotal Nitrogen
Metals Testing
SilverArsenicAluminiumBariumBerylliumCalciumCadmiumCobaltChromiumCopperIronMercuryPotassiumMagnesiumManganeseSodiumNickelLeadSeleniumZincAntimonyBoronIndiumLithiumMolybdenumSiliconStrontiumThalliumTinTitaniumVanadium
Microbiological Parameters
Heterotrophic Plate CountTotal ColiformsE. coliPseudomonas aeruginosaFecal StreptococciFecal ColiformsLegionella
Sample Collection Services
Wastewater Sample CollectionMicrobiology Sample CollectionOther Water Sample CollectionLegionella Sample Collection
Who We Test For

Industries We Support

Water Bird's laboratory supports clients across the UAE, Oman and regional markets where water quality must be measured, monitored and managed accurately.

Industries & Sectors
HotelsFacility Management CompaniesSchools & CollegesGovernment Health CentersHospitals & ClinicsWater Treatment CompaniesWater Tank Cleaning CompaniesLeisure ParksCommercial & Residential BuildingsPool Maintenance CompaniesMineral Water Bottling CompaniesWater Treatment & Utility CompaniesEducational CampusesRecreational FacilitiesManufacturing & Industrial FacilitiesConsultants and Contractors
Areas of Specialisation
Potable WaterWastewater / Irrigation WaterSwimming Pool WaterCooling Tower / Chiller / Boiler WaterRO Water Testing – Feed / Product / RejectHospitals / Clinics / Dental / Dialysis WaterIndustrial Process WaterMarine Wastewater
Why It Matters

Why Water Testing Is Non-Negotiable

Accurate laboratory testing helps clients protect people, assets, operations and compliance. Regular water analysis can identify poor water quality, scaling, corrosion, contamination, biological activity, treatment imbalance and system inefficiency before they become serious operational problems.

Supports regulatory compliance
Improves treatment system performance
Helps protect health and safety
Detects scaling and corrosion risks early
Supports chemical programme optimisation
Supports wastewater disposal and reuse decisions
Helps manage Legionella-related risks
Protects long-term system reliability
Our Process

How the Testing Process Works

A simple, structured process from enquiry to final report — designed to make accurate water testing easy and reliable for every client.

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Step 01

Submit Your Enquiry

Share your water type, testing requirement, location and purpose of analysis.

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Step 02

Sample Collection or Submission

Samples can be collected by the Water Bird team or submitted as per laboratory guidance.

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Step 03

Laboratory Analysis

Our team performs chemical, microbiological or specialised analysis using accredited procedures and internationally accepted testing protocols.

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Step 04

Report & Recommendation

You receive a clear test report to support compliance, treatment decisions, troubleshooting or maintenance planning.

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Our Vision

Our Vision

To be the leading service provider of fast and reliable water testing services with unmatched professionalism, quality and innovation. We aim to combine technical excellence with a superior understanding of our clients' requirements, while moving forward with balance, credibility and a commitment to dependable laboratory service.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Water Bird's accredited water testing laboratory services.

01What types of water can Water Bird test?

Water Bird tests potable water, industrial process water, cooling tower water, RO feed/product/permeate/reject water, wastewater, irrigation water, swimming pool water, chiller water, boiler water, healthcare water, dialysis water, dental water, marine wastewater and application-specific water samples.

02Is Water Bird's laboratory accredited?

Yes. Water Bird Chemical & Biological Laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by EIAC (previously DAC) under certificate number LB-TEST-088 for chemical and microbiological water testing. The laboratory is also registered with the Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology under certificate number R-T-19-00224.

03Can Water Bird collect water samples?

Yes. Water Bird can support water sample collection, microbiology sample collection, wastewater sample collection and Legionella sample collection for clients that need reliable testing, documentation and laboratory reporting.

04Does Water Bird test for Legionella?

Yes. WBCBL provides microbiological testing support for hazardous microorganisms, including Legionella species.

05Does Water Bird support industrial wastewater testing?

Yes. WBCBL provides industrial wastewater testing support, including testing related to wastewater disposal service requirements through Dubai Municipality.

06Which standards and protocols does the laboratory follow?

Chemical and microbiological analyses are performed as per internationally accepted protocols such as WHO, BS, APHA, ISO, EPA and GSO, along with applicable local regulatory requirements from Dubai Municipality and Abu Dhabi Municipality.

07Who uses Water Bird's laboratory services?

Our laboratory supports hotels, hospitals, clinics, facility management companies, residential buildings, commercial properties, government facilities, schools, colleges, utilities, industries, consultants, water treatment companies, pool maintenance companies and mineral water bottling companies.

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Need Accredited Water Testing You Can Trust?

Get your water tested by Water Bird's accredited chemical and biological laboratory. Whether you need compliance testing, water quality monitoring, RO analysis, cooling tower testing, wastewater testing, Legionella testing or sample collection support, our team can help.