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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Water Center

School of Natural Resources

Welcome to the Water Sciences Laboratory


About the Water Sciences Laboratory


Part of the Water Center and School of Natural Resources in NU's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Water Sciences Laboratory provides technical expertise and sophisticated analytical instrumentation for environmental and water related research. Specialized analyses are available for trace organics and stable isotopes, as well as more routine methods for measuring water quality.

Faculty, staff, and students have analyzed thousands of samples at the facility to support water sciences research since it was established in 1990. Specialized instrumentation are available for trace-level organic analyses and stable isotope mass spectrometry, as well as equipment used in more routine analyses of water quality. An experienced and highly-skilled staff ensure high quality results for water and environmental research.