Instruction and research laboratories are available within the environmental engineering program. Bench-scale and pilot-scale equipemtn exist for treatment process research. Routine analytical equipment is also available for measurements in conjuction with treatment processes or natural systems research, including pH meters, analytical balances, and spectrophotometers. Specialized equipment includes gas chromatographs, organic carbon analyzer, and atomic absorption. During 1992-93, a major upgrading of laboratory facilities and equipment was accomplished.

The environmental engineering program works closely with Rensselaer's Fresh Water Institute, which has analytical laboratories on campus and maintains a field station on Lake George. The field station has laboratory facilities and field equipment, including two research vessels.