Proven PFAS workflows for environmental, food & materials labs

One partner. Multiple fit-for-purpose workflows. Built to scale across sites.

One partner. Multiple fit-for-purpose workflows. Built to scale across sites.

Whether you run a regional lab or a national network, Waters helps you turn regulatory pressure into on-time, defensible reports—at the performance and price tier that fits your operation. With PFAS-rated sample prep, robust analytical solutions (GC & LC-MS/MS), waters_connect Software analytics, and ERA proficiency testing, you’ll hit limits confidently, keep uptime high, and lower cost per sample across US EPA 1633, EU WFD, Regulation 2023/915/EU, US FDA C-010.03, and many more workflows.

  • Deadline confidence: higher first-pass QC, faster review
  • Continuity of service: fewer interruptions, quicker triage
  • Better margins: streamlined prep, reduced analyst time
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Bring PFAS workflows to life in your lab

Waters helps contract labs operationalize PFAS testing across methods and sites — so the promise turns into stable turnaround times (TAT), reliable uptime, and healthier margins.

Ready to see it in practice? The CTO Toolkit shows how your peers stabilized TAT, improved uptime, and reduced review time, with solutions you can adopt immediately.

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Scale PFAS capacity with a best-in-class mass spectrometer portfolio

Trying to align cost of operation with your method requirements? With Waters, you align sensitivity, throughput, footprint, and cost without re-engineering methods. Partner with our Analytical Professional Services teams globally to help design, implement, and optimize your workflows.

  • Best-in-class LC-MS/MS—From our flagship Xevo TQ Absolute XR MS for ultra-trace limits to Xevo TQ-S micro MS for compact, cost-efficient throughput—so you don’t overbuy for routine work or underpower critical assays.
  • LC or GC, same playbook—Keep results consistent across techniques with waters_connect Software review.
  • Fewer repeat confirmations—Include m/z 19 confirmatory ions to enable same-run confirmation for many targets, reducing rework and accelerating reporting.
  • Standardize and scale—Keep SOPs, training, and waters_connect Software review consistent across instruments and sites to grow capacity fast.
  • Mix, match, and optimize—Balance instrument tiers by matrix/method (US EPA 1633, food, EU WFD) to hit deadlines and protect margin per sample.
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A complete, end-to-end solution

Waters can uniquely help labs go to market faster for PFAS testing with minimal disruption and fewer vendors to manage, as we offer:

  • A full solution from sample prep to analytical solutions to data processing and proficiency testing
  • Application-ready workflows and tailored training to help you succeed
  • Flexible product options to meet your lab’s specific requirements

Whether you’re just starting in the PFAS space, your lab has the most robust demands, or whether you’re testing water or food matrices, Waters is ready to help.

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Join the labs who have scaled with confidence

"While the instrumentation certainly demonstrates the performance we need, a crucial factor is the excellent support we received from Waters […] especially in terms of technical support."

— Lab Manager, SGS Institut Fresenius (Tannusstein, Germany)

SGS Institut Fresenius is just one of the many customers we’ve helped with rethinking their PFAS testing strategies. Read their story and those of others who have mastered PFAS testing at scale—without compromise—in our toolkit.

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Networked efficiency with waters_connect Software

Turn workstation silos into parallel, multi-instrument workflows with centralized control—so you run more and rework less.

  • Fleet in one view—Remote status, scheduling, notifications, and multi-system history to keep batches moving across sites.
  • Parallelized operations—Multi-user, multi-instrument environments replace sequential handoffs.
  • Compliance by design—Centralized audit trails, version control, and single-point validation; backup/Disaster Recovery built in.
  • Data integrity at scale—Centralized, secure storage reduces manual transfers and errors.
  • Lower cost to serve—Fewer handoffs + faster triage = less analyst time per batch.
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Optimize operational efficiency with waters_connect System Monitoring

The holistic view of your laboratory provided by waters_connect System Monitoring software is essential for any busy PFAS laboratory looking to increase their productivity. With waters_connect System Monitoring software you can take efficiency even further with an at-a-glance view of the status of your waters_connect software-controlled systems that can be accessed by the user anytime from anywhere.

  • Monitor the status of your laboratory in real-time—See which systems are running, which are available to use, reserve systems for multiple purposes
  • Optimize system utilization—Quickly identify systems in error, and find systems that are idle and available for use.
  • Increase uptime—Receive real-time system error notifications, detailed system history, and dynamic system scheduling
  • Maximize lab productivity—Gain a complete view of laboratory asset inventory and track historical asset productivity 

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FAQ

Waters provides method-aligned workflows (EPA 1633, 533/537.1, food/EU WFD),  ready-to-use method files, and onboarding/training. Most labs progress from install to verified production using our templates and ERA proficiency testing rather than building from scratch.

Yes. Standardized methods for easy deployment, PFAS-rated prep, and waters_connect Software review shorten analyst time per batch. We also provide role-based training and remote support to keep throughput moving even with lean teams.

To support achieving key expectations of your quality system and associated protocols, Waters has incorporated accessible traceability, without the complexity, in waters_connect software, while ERA products may be considered to independently demonstrate proficiency.

Speak with us to understand the true value Waters’ PFAS solution may offer your business—whether it be MS, software, or service and support.

The Xevo TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer analyzes up to six times more samples before service maintenance is required. Customers using the Xevo TQ-S micro MS will on average not need an unplanned service visit during the warranty period and for 3 years after1. Fleet visibility and proactive maintenance reduce unscheduled downtime; streamlined review cuts analyst minutes per batch. Together, that increases billable capacity and lowers cost per analysis.

Yes. Rugged MS/MS hardware and PFAS-tested consumables support reliable operation on complex matrices (e.g., wastewater, biosolids, fatty foods) with stable performance over longer time periods compared to similar instruments of its class.

In most cases, yes. We support method portability and provide equivalency guidance/templates. Where required, we’ll help plan to get you productive without rebuilding everything.

A full PFAS ecosystem—PFAS-tested sample prep, tiered LC- and GC- MS/MS portfolio, waters_connect software suite, and ERA proficiency testing—so you can stay competitive and offer your customers confidence and quality service.

Yes. Waters supports commercial testing providers worldwide with a consistent portfolio and service experience across regions. We help your teams align methods and training, streamline rollouts, and use fleet-level monitoring to maintain reliable performance and consistent results across locations.

By implementing best MS and analytical practice, system troubleshooting and issue time can be reduced. For performance maintenance and annual service plans, we have a selection of options, all supported by an award winning knowledgeable team of engineers, offering remote technical expert support and onsite support. Contact your Account Manager to understand service plan options in your region.

We support common LIMS workflows and export formats so batches flow from acquisition to review to reduce manual touchpoints.

Visit our PFAS page for MS/MS solutions, including  Xevo TQ Absolute XR MS to Xevo TQ-S micro MS, sample prep, software, and ERA resources.

Yes, the versatility of LC and GC MS/MS make it simple to run different methods to maximise asset utilisation and justify the return on your investment. Whatever the method switch, from PFAS to other contaminants and residue needs are, Waters can support in transfer, implementation and overall training to achieve operational excellence of your MS/MS system.

1Source: Waters internal service data on unplanned service visits for Xevo TQ-S micro MS issues that occur globally. Note that planned visits for regular scheduled Performance Maintenance are recommended to ensure trouble-free operation.

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Are you ready to see how Waters can help your contract lab scale with confidence for high-throughput PFAS testing? Speak to a Waters representative and find out how Waters can help you achieve your PFAS testing goals today.

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