Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Environmental Consulting & Water Quality Analysis Services
Since 1980, Biological Monitoring has been a leader in providing toxicological and environmental consulting services to both public and private sectors. Our expertise lies in addressing regulatory challenges through advanced analytical laboratory services, including Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing and Toxicity Reduction Evaluations. Headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, our team of academically trained scientists delivers customized solutions for environmental compliance. With over 40 years of experience, we combine rigorous quality assurance programs with cutting-edge research to meet national and international standards. Our facilities house NELAP-certified labs designed for freshwater and saltwater bioassay systems, ensuring accurate and reliable testing.We maintain a strong commitment to innovation, having developed patented methodologies and contributed extensively to peer-reviewed publications. Our client-focused approach ensures cost-effective management of environmental regulations while maintaining transparency and trust. Through partnerships with regulatory agencies, we offer tailored consulting services for permit negotiations and compliance strategies. Our team includes certified professionals such as TNI Lab Directors, Quality Assurance Officers, and Project Coordinators who oversee every aspect of service delivery. With a global reach spanning multiple states and international markets, we remain dedicated to advancing aquatic biomonitoring and toxicological solutions.
Services
Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing
Toxicity Reduction Evaluations
Chemical Product Testing
Environmental Compliance Consulting
Aquatic Bioassay Systems
Regulatory Permit Negotiations
Quality Assurance Auditing
Ecological Risk Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 40 years of experience in environmental toxicology since 1980
- NELAP-certified analytical laboratory facilities
- Team includes PhD scientists with peer-reviewed research contributions
- Customized compliance solutions for industrial and regulatory challenges
- Proven track record with global service delivery capabilities
Associations and certifications
- TNI Accredited Lab
Services
Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing
Our WET Testing evaluates the overall toxicity of complex effluent mixtures using freshwater and saltwater species in controlled bioassay systems. Custom-built lab facilities maintain EPA-compliant conditions for static and flow-through testing. This helps clients meet discharge permit requirements through proven methodologies.
Toxicity Reduction Evaluations
We identify specific constituents causing effluent toxicity through systematic toxicity identification evaluations. Our certified scientists implement targeted remediation strategies to achieve compliance with regulatory standards while minimizing operational impacts for industrial clients.
Environmental Compliance Consulting
Our experts provide strategic guidance for navigating environmental regulations. Services include permit negotiations, compliance audits, and development of customized monitoring programs that address specific client needs across various industries.
Chemical Product Testing
We conduct chemical safety assessments following TSCA and OECD guidelines to evaluate product impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Testing protocols include acute and chronic toxicity studies that support regulatory submissions and safety data sheet requirements.
Aquatic Bioassay Systems
Our bioassay systems provide continuous water quality monitoring using live organisms as biological sentinels. This real-time detection system identifies toxic substances in water supplies through automated behavioral and physiological response measurements.
People
David Gruber
President
President and TNI Lab Director with over 30 years in environmental toxicology. Leads technical operations while maintaining active research in aquatic biomonitoring and regulatory compliance strategies. PhD holder in biological sciences.
William Joe Rasnake Sr.
Project Coordinator
Senior technical manager overseeing project execution and regulatory compliance. Provides 25+ years of experience in permit negotiations and toxicity reduction strategies for industrial clients across multiple states.
Wende Boylan
Quality Manager
TNI-certified Quality Assurance Manager responsible for EPA-compliant lab operations. Ensures adherence to strict quality control protocols through staff certification programs and audit oversight since joining in 1998.
Questions
What environmental testing services do you offer?
We specialize in Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing, Toxicity Reduction Evaluations, and Chemical Product Testing using EPA-approved methodologies in our NELAP-certified laboratories.
How do you help clients with regulatory compliance?
Our consultants provide permit negotiations, compliance audits, and customized monitoring programs while maintaining agency relationships to ensure smooth regulatory navigation.
Are your testing facilities certified?
Yes, we hold TNI Accreditation (Cert #460015) and maintain Virginia Biological Monitoring Tier III certification for our Blacksburg laboratory operations.
Can you handle both local and international projects?
With experience since 1980, we serve regional clients across Virginia and surrounding states while managing global environmental compliance projects.
