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Overview

The service facilitates proper and accurate monitoring of pollution in the environment. The laboratory consistently monitors pollutants from waste-water treatment plants, industries, mines and rivers. Testing of environmental pollutants is performed in various media including; groundwater, surface (river) water, wastewater, leachates, sludge, gases, airborne dust, sediment, and soil.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens

How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit the Analysis Request  Form NEL Form 1 to the National Environmental Laboratory, Department of Waste Management & Pollution Control Offices

What supporting documents are required?
  • Citizens- Certified National Identity card (Omang)
  • Non-citizens- Certified copies of passport 
How long will this service take?

Eight (8) –Fifteen (15) working days

Where can I get more information on this Service

Location

Telephone number

Fax number

 

 

 

Gaborone

+267 371 6800

 +267 390 9953      

Francistown

+267 241 2885

 +267 241 7355

Selebi-Phikwe

+267 261 0680

+267 260 1066

Maun

+267 680 1244

+267 680 1246

 

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 -1530hrs Monday-Friday except on public holidays and weekends.

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