Galgo

06/05/2026

Accurate testing helps municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) run at peak efficiency. Accurate and reliable wastewater testing is crucial for ensuring environmental compliance, safeguarding public health, and optimising treatment processes. Wastewater treatment facilities play a vital role in managing water quality by removing contaminants before the treated water is released back into the environment or reused. Producing reliable test results is dependent upon both appropriate sampling and testing procedures. Inaccurate wastewater analysis could lead to unnecessary adjustments to your treatment process or even regulatory fines. In this article, we explore some of the most common obstacles in wastewater sampling and testing and strategies to help any wastewater operator pull quality samples and test them reliably.

Overview of wastewater sampling techniques and testing considerations, and suitable CHEMetrics test kits for ammonia, chlorine and hardness analysis.

01/05/2026

Stormwater Management and Testing Basics! See our new article on pollution sources in stormwater and how it is effectively managed and treated, both by local authorities, businesses and landowners. We have also included a review of spot test methods to ensure stormwater runoff contaminants do not exceed thresholds stipulated by environmental permits, to ensure healthy communities and pollution free water bodies.

An examination of the levels at which stormwater is managed and regulated, and available ways of testing stormwater.

20/09/2025

We are excited to announce the launch of the CHEMetrics V-0003 Verification Kit, a practical, field-ready solution for verifying the performance of your V-3000 Photometer. Whether you're in the lab or the field, routine verification is essential for maintaining measurement accuracy and staying compliant with QA protocols. The V-0003 Kit helps you do just that – quickly and confidently. 6-month shelf life.

What’s Inside:
- Pre-calibrated dye solution ampoules for all 6 LED wavelengths
- Certified by NIST-traceable standards
- Certificate of Conformance included
- Durable polypropylene carrying case

https://www.galgo.co.uk/verification-kits.html

31/08/2025

Hydrogen Peroxide Monitoring: Ampoules vs. Test Strips - What’s Right for You?

In this webinar replay, we review:
- Best practices for monitoring hydrogen peroxide residuals in extended shelf life (ESL) and aseptic packaging processes.
- How proper monitoring supports product safety, extends shelf-life, and ensures regulatory compliance.
- A detailed comparison of CHEMetrics® self-filling ampoules vs. test strips for peroxide testing.
- Real-world data and evaluation results highlighting performance, accuracy, and ease-of-use.
- Guidance to help plant operators and QA professionals choose the most effective solution for their specific needs.

Compare hydrogen peroxide monitoring methods, ampoules and test strips, to identify the most accurate and efficient solution for maintaining safety and meeti...