Established in Queensland in 1975, the Australian Laboratory Services (ALS) is one of the world?s largest and most diversified analytical laboratory and testing companies. With nine divisions and more than 12,000 staff operating from over 300 locations in 65+ countries around the world, ALS is optimally placed to provide clients with technical services and support for both local and international projects. The Water Resources Group (WRG), part of the Environmental Division, specializes in the provision of high quality and dependable data to assist consulting and engineering firms, industry, and government agencies around the world in making informed decisions for environmental projects. The comprehensive range of products and services is complemented by a solid commitment to quality and customer service. WRG designs, supplies and operates a wide range of environmental monitoring systems for the automated, long term, continuous monitoring of many environmental parameters, including weather, water (level, flow, quality) and air (dust, gas, noise). ALS is the largest and most diverse provider of commercial Environmental Analytical Services in Australia. Our services cater to a number of distinct environmental market sectors including drinking and water resources, site assessment and remediation, mining sector monitoring, Occupational Hygiene, acid sulfate soil, acid mine drainage, air, dust, soil gas, coal seam gas, mine gas and fugitive emissions plus sediment testing. Our broad client base includes national, state and local governments, private industry, multinationals, utilities, and major mining and resource companies. ALS is a strong supporter of industry associations such as AWA, ACLCA, CRCCARE and ALGA and regularly provides training and technical support for clients focusing especially on the development of graduates within the industry.