Testmark Laboratories is slated to open an internationally accredited environmental testing laboratory in Thompson this June.

The new facility will provide testing services to support industries, municipalities, private residents and environmental activities in the region.

It is the first Testmark facility outside of Ontario, where 5 other facilities are currently in operation and is just awaiting final accreditation.

This lab will provide locally available testing services to monitor the region’s air, water, and soil across various industry sectors, including mining, municipal, forestry, environmental and power generation.

This  will reduce the need for businesses, municipalities and organizations to send samples to more distant facilities, improving turnaround times and reducing costs.