
's Hertogenbosch Netherlands
Normec AWS

Specialist in Water Sampling and Research
Normec AWS is an independent firm specialising in the sampling and analysis of wastewater, surface water, and open swimming water. We offer comprehensive services that ensure professionalism, expertise, and high quality. As a leading specialist in inspections and testing of environmental activities, we unburden our clients by managing the entire process, from sampling to analysis and reporting.
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Normec AWS
Wastewater research
Normec is a market leader in wastewater investigation. Examining and analysing wastewater can be very important for your business, as taxes are levied on its discharge.
Surface water monitoring
We periodically sample and analyze surface water such as rivers and canals to ensure water quality, comply with environmental regulations, and support water authorities.
Innovative and Sustainable Solutions in Water Management
Normec AWS delivers high-quality research, inspection, and laboratory services for water management and environmental safety. Through automated data processing, clients can monitor all measurement and sampling activities in real time. As an independent provider, we collaborate with any accredited laboratory in the Netherlands.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
At Normec AWS, People, Planet & Prosperity are key:
People: safety and development through VCA certification and training budgets, along with support for social initiatives like Stichting MVI.
Planet: minimising wastewater discharge, efficient planning, and compliance with ISO 14001:2015.
Prosperity: further professionalisation and innovation since joining Normec in 2019, with quality ensured by RvA accreditation.
Normec AWS is committed to a sustainable and safe future through innovative and reliable services.
Accreditations and recognitions
We go for quality. For guaranteed results.
At Normec AWS, quality is our top priority. Our experts regularly update their knowledge through training and work with state-of-the-art, well-maintained equipment. We keep communication lines short and automate processes wherever possible, allowing clients to track measurement and examination data in real time. Long-term client relationships enable us to compare current data with historical records, ensuring quick action if discrepancies arise. Accredited Sampling Normec AWS is among the few sampling companies accredited for sampling activities. While laboratories have long been accredited for analysis, sampling accreditation remains rare. Our quality system and sampling performance undergo annual audits by the Accreditation Council, following NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards. Accredited activities are detailed in our scope.
EBN ISO 14001
Normec AWS has an environmental management system according to ISO 14001:2015. The 2015 version of ISO 14001 puts even more emphasis on anticipating and managing potential environmental risks in business operations. Certificate number EBN.ISO.EMS.4142-1 was issued by EBN Certification. * Related to sampling and monitoring for water quality purposes.
ISO 9001
Also, Normec AWS has a quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015. The 2015 version of ISO 9001:2015 emphasises the importance of customer requirements, quality and continuous development. The certificate with number EBN.ISO.QMS.4142 was issued by EBN Certification. * Related to sampling and monitoring for water quality purposes.
VCA
To ensure the safety of your and our employees during execution, our employees are trained to responsibly handle dangerous situations. In addition to their training in this respect, they also have the necessary personal safety equipment. All our field staff are therefore VCA-certified and we as a company also have a VCA certificate.
VCA
To ensure the safety of your and our employees during execution, our employees are trained to responsibly handle dangerous situations. In addition to their training in this respect, they also have the necessary personal safety equipment. All our field staff are therefore VCA-certified and we as a company also have a VCA certificate. * Related to sampling and monitoring for water quality purposes.
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Working at Normec AWS
At Normec AWS, you experience the professionalism of a large organisation with the personal touch of a small one. You’ll have plenty of room to work independently, develop yourself, and make an impact for clients. We provide everything you need to perform at your best. Opportunities and growth Normec AWS is part of Normec, a fast-growing organization in Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC). With over 4,000 skilled and ambitious employees, we are committed to quality and safety. We always see a ‘Window of Opportunities’ – creating possibilities for both our clients and our employees. View all vacancies of Normec
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We safeguard quality through a range of measures. Our materials undergo regular testing and inspections, both internally and externally when required. Our team is fully VCA-certified, at both individual and company level. With years of experience, continuous training for our skilled employees, and strong partnerships with Water Boards and the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management, we provide a service you can trust.
We manage the entire process, from sampling to analysis and reporting. As an independent company, we can conduct research at any accredited laboratory in the Netherlands. Normec AWS is one of the first and few sampling companies accredited for sampling activities. Our quality system and sampling performance are audited annually by the Accreditation Council under NEN-EN-ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.
Yes, we do! Everything is carried out in consultation with you. While we recommend managing the whole process ourselves for simplicity and to take full responsibility, clients can also choose to handle certain aspects themselves. In consultation, we can then still work together using clear communication to realise the service.
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