Analytical Services for Shale Oil and Gas Exploration
With 50 years of environmental testing experience, Lancaster Laboratories offers a comprehensive scope of analytical testing services and technical expertise to serve the needs of gas drillers, consulting firms, homeowners and regulatory agencies to support shale oil and gas exploration efforts. From baseline survey water testing to wastewater characterization and analytical method development, we offer testing for all phases of the drilling and exploration process, including:
- Pre-drilling Survey of Residential Wells
- Spill and Emergency Response
- Ambient Air Quality
- Disposal
- Hazardous Waste Characterization
- Wastewater Characterization
Why Choose Lancaster Laboratories?
- As the largest single-site environmental laboratory in the United States, our 225,000-square-foot facility provides the capacity to meet demanding sampling events.
- Three shifts of operation working 24/7 and nearly 800 technical and support staff members allow us to accommodate rush turnaround times for spill, emergency response disposal and other projects.
- With accreditations held in 40 states (NELAP), including PA, NY, WV, OH, MD and TX and rigorous internal quality standards, we provide the regulatory support needed to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
- A single point of contact for all of your analytical needs and 24/7 online data access provide the highest level of trouble-free communication with data in Excel and PDF formats.
- We offer 120 Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) formats, including EQuIS.
Sample Pickup Services
Lancaster Labs offers sample pickup and pack-and-ship services throughout the shale gas exploration areas of the United States.

Contact Us
Click here to request information or a receive a quote. To discuss your testing needs with a Business Development Specialist, please call 717-656-2300.