The Institut Scientifique de Service Public measures, collects and makes available data and develops knowledge for a healthy and safe environment in Wallonia.
Asbestos detection
ISSeP’s asbestos analysis and identification laboratory has been accredited by Belac since 1997 to cover the qualitative identification of asbestos in materials and the enumeration of airborne fibers. In this way, ISSeP can help draw up the asbestos inventory that all employers have been required to draw up for their companies since 1995. The laboratory also analyzes the mineralogical and chemical characterization of ceramic fibers to determine whether they are hazardous. He provides expertise in drafting specifications and acceptance tests for asbestos removal projects.
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Contact Dominique Bossiroy: 04 229 83 21
Measuring electromagnetic fields
In Wallonia, all stationary transmitting antennas must be declared, accompanied by an opinion from the ISSeP, based on calculation models. This declaration certifies compliance with the immission limit for antennas. On-site checks to ensure compliance with the immission limit may be carried out at the request of the municipalities concerned or the official responsible for surveillance. ISSeP regularly carries out such checks, for which it is approved by SPW.
In addition, ISSeP also carries out checks on certain industrial installations that may generate high intensity electromagnetic fields, with a possible risk to health or to other devices such as: active medical implants such as pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, insulin pumps, etc.
Contact: Benjamin Vatovez 04 229 82 35
Legionella detection
With its extensive expertise in legionella, ISSeP is able to respond to all requests for analysis and characterization of facilities (nursing homes, swimming pools, sports halls, etc.).
Contact: Nadine Burlion : 04 229 83 05
Air quality measurement for urban development
- For low-emission zones
As the Walloon reference laboratory for “Air”, the data collected by ISSeP serves as a working basis for scientific experts, both in-house and from other scientific bodies, as well as for the relevant authorities. Fixed or mobile measurement networks can be used to inform the population of pollution peak alerts (e.g. peak ozone, smog alerts). This expertise remains indispensable for analyzing air quality in the context of low-emission zones.
Contact: Guy Gérard 04 229 83 67
- For urban development
A box developed by the Institute as part of the ExTraCar project can be used to analyze people’s exposure to traffic. Black carbon, the fine particles generated mainly by traffic, are captured by this box. Itinerant surveys carried out by bicycle, for example, can be used to determine levels of black carbon air pollution and locate areas of high concentration. Simulations can be used to complete the picture on a local scale, and to assess the effect of urban developments designed to reduce exposure to traffic-related pollutants, or of decisions aimed at reducing air pollution.
Contact: Fabian Lenartz 04 229 82 92
PROJECT IN PROGRESS: A map for direct access to a municipality’s environmental data
Why work with ISSeP?
The advantage of working with ISSeP is to benefit from an Institute whose expertise is recognized both nationally and internationally. Working with ISSeP is also a guarantee of impartiality and transparency. Last but not least, as a public service, local authorities are guaranteed fair and competitive prices.
Where can I consult public data?
AIR: Monitor air quality in your region.
WATER: Bathing water quality.
RISKS: Geological and mining risks.
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS: Cadastre of stationary transmitting antennas.
WASTE: Landfill reports
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