Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Environmental Testing Lab in Fort Lauderdale
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services has been a leader in environmental testing and analytical chemistry since 1973. Founded by Lyle Johnson, who brings over 40 years of expertise in South Florida's analytical chemistry industry, we operate a network of five certified laboratories across Florida and Georgia. Our services include chemical and biological analysis of water, soil, and hazardous waste using EPA-approved procedures, supported by advanced technologies like Atomic Absorption, ICP, and Mass Spectrometry. We prioritize client partnerships through dedicated Client Service Managers, ensuring projects meet data quality objectives from planning to reporting. With over 30,000 square feet of lab space and a commitment to innovation, we serve engineering, chemical, and waste management sectors.Our team of experienced chemists provides 24/7 support for urgent projects, including expedited turnaround options. Recognized for excellence, we hold certifications from the CDC for Legionella analysis and are the first South Florida lab certified for Radiochemistry. Our long-term contracts with government agencies and tribal organizations reflect our reliability and technical expertise. We also offer hazmat training and field services, including sample collection and courier logistics. Committed to community, weve supported disaster relief efforts and maintain a focus on sustainability through initiatives like transitioning to electric vehicles.
Services
Environmental Testing
Chemical Analysis
Microbiology Services
Radiochemistry
Sample Courier
Drinking Water Certification
Hazardous Waste Analysis
Legionella Testing
Field Sampling
Expedited Turnaround
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We assign dedicated Client Service Managers for end-to-end project oversight.
- Our labs offer 24/7 rush turnaround options for urgent environmental samples.
- We maintain CDC certification for Legionella analysis and Radiochemistry expertise.
- Our 30,000+ sq ft facilities support comprehensive EPA-approved testing capabilities.
- We provide nationwide field services including sample collection and logistics.
Associations and certifications
- CDC (Center for Disease Control)
- Florida Department of Health
Services
Environmental Testing
We conduct comprehensive environmental testing for groundwater, surface water, soil, and hazardous waste using EPA-approved methods. Our capabilities include detecting contaminants like PFAS, heavy metals, and organic compounds. Clients receive legally defensible data for regulatory compliance and remediation projects.
Radiochemistry
As South Florida's first certified radiochemistry lab, we analyze Gross Alpha/Beta and specific radionuclides in environmental samples. Our services support nuclear facilities, water treatment plants, and environmental consultants. We maintain strict quality control for accurate radiation level assessments.
Legionella Testing
Our CDC-certified Legionella testing identifies bacteria in water systems for hospitals, hotels, and industrial facilities. We use culture-based methods to detect viable organisms, providing critical data for outbreak prevention and compliance with health regulations.
Field Sampling
We provide certified field technicians and equipment for sample collection across Florida and Georgia. Services include hazardous waste characterization, groundwater monitoring, and emergency response sampling. Our team ensures proper chain-of-custody and sample preservation during transport.
Expedited Turnaround
We offer same-day, 24-hour, and 48-hour rush options for critical projects. This service supports environmental emergencies, regulatory deadlines, and time-sensitive remediation decisions. Our lab maintains capacity to prioritize urgent samples without compromising accuracy.
People
Lyle Johnson
President
With over 40 years in analytical chemistry, Lyle Johnson leads Florida-Spectrum as President. He founded the company in 1973 and has driven its growth into a multi-lab network. His expertise includes EPA-compliant testing and environmental forensics.
Katherine Coral
CFO
Katherine Coral oversees financial operations and strategic development at Florida-Spectrum. She manages contracts with government agencies and ensures fiscal responsibility across the company's expansion initiatives.
Questions
What types of environmental samples can you test?
We analyze water (ground, surface, drinking), soil, hazardous waste, air, and biological samples using EPA-approved methods for contaminants like heavy metals, PFAS, and pathogens.
Are your labs certified for regulatory compliance?
Yes, we hold CDC certification for Legionella, Florida Department of Health accreditations, and are the first South Florida lab certified for Radiochemistry testing.
How quickly can you process urgent samples?
We offer same-day, 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour rush turnaround options with dedicated logistics support for emergency environmental projects.
Do you provide field sampling services?
Yes, our certified technicians collect samples across Florida and Georgia, including hazardous waste characterization and groundwater monitoring with proper chain-of-custody documentation.
What industries do you serve?
We support engineering firms, chemical companies, waste management providers, government agencies, and environmental consultants with analytical data for compliance and remediation projects.
Reviews (1)
Keith Morton
Jun 05, 2018
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Spectrum labs are both professional and courtesy and are very accommodating to their clirntale. They provide flexible and prompt sample custody and ate extremely realiible and very consciousness . Their personnel takes great pride their work and their expertise is unmatched. I am very statisfued with the standard of both their expertise, work ethic and fabullous personnel.
