# Environmental and Geotechnical Soil Testing

> Coordinate environmental soil analysis, waste characterization and geotechnical soil testing through qualified laboratories and field service providers.

Canonical source: https://516labs.com/soil-testing  
Last updated: 2026-08-28

## Page summary

Separate environmental chemistry from geotechnical performance.

Soil testing coordination

“Soil testing” can mean contamination analysis, disposal characterization, nutrient/agronomic analysis or construction engineering. 516Labs identifies the decision the results must support before qualifying the laboratory and field route.
[Describe the soil requirement](https://516labs.com/request-testing)[Environmental testing](https://516labs.com/environmental-testing)

ENVIRONMENTAL
### Contamination assessment

Project-defined metals, petroleum, VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, pesticides and other analytes with methods and reporting limits confirmed.

REMEDIATION
### Delineation and confirmation

Sample locations, depth intervals, QA/QC, field documentation, turnaround and electronic deliverables.

WASTE
### Disposal and characterization

Receiving-facility requirements, profile criteria, dangerous-goods review and laboratory acceptance before shipment.

GEOTECHNICAL
### Classification and compaction

Moisture, gradation, Atterberg limits, Proctor, density and engineer-directed project specifications.

CONSTRUCTION
### Field density and bearing

Qualified local technicians, testing schedule, site access, reporting and escalation of nonconforming results.

EVIDENCE
### Traceable reports

Sample identity, custody and the original provider report remain linked to the project record.

The first question

## What decision will the soil result support?

Send the project location, purpose, sampling responsibility, matrix, count, methods/specification and deadline.

[Request soil testing](https://516labs.com/request-testing)

## Contact

Testing, bid and laboratory partnership inquiries: info@516labs.com