## Sample-taking may be performed by an employee of Sofiyska Voda or personally by the client, who has to deliver the sample to the laboratory as soon as possible after sample-taking.

In case **the customer wishes to perform the sample-taking personally**, it is necessary to observe all requirements concerning the reliability of the samples for [potable surface, ground, table, spring and mineral water](https://www.sofiyskavoda.bg/services/svc_laboratory.aspx?k=98), [ wastewater](https://www.sofiyskavoda.bg/services/svc_laboratory.aspx?k=99) or [ sludge](https://www.sofiyskavoda.bg/services/svc_laboratory.aspx?k=107).

The laboratory offers transportation within and outside the region of Sofia. Transportation is performed with specialized vehicles equipped with refrigerators.  
  
**Taking water samples for analysis and transportation by an employee of the laboratory of Sofiyska Voda AD is a paid service**

- The deadline for performing the services and issuing a protocol – maximum 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of the sample at the Laboratory Testing Complex.

- In case of interest on the customer’s part, LTC provides the opportunity for the conclusion of a long-term contract for the provision of laboratory services.



 

 

 



**The Laboratory Testing Complex (LTC)** to Sofiyska Voda is a high-tech laboratory having a team of experienced and highly qualified specialists and offering a wide range of environmental analyses. The laboratory of Sofiyska Voda has been accredited under the latest version of the standard **BDS EN ISO/IEC 17025** and owns a certificate issued by the Bulgarian Accreditation Service.



 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 

 

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#### Over **90%** successful results

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