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Drinking Water Testing
Drinking Water Testing
Due to COVID-19 response, many testing areas at the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory are suspended, including drinking water.
See which tests are currently being conducted.
Find an alternate drinking water testing laboratory.
The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory provides chemical, radiological and microbiological analyses for public and private drinking water. Our laboratory is accredited by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) for drinking water testing.
- Find out what you should test.
- Get forms and ordering information
- Read more on why you should test your water.
- Read more about both ground and drinking water.
- Get a map of certified drinking water laboratories.
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Alternate drinking water testing laboratories
Here is a list of nearby labs that can help you get the full VT homeowners test package, including the recommended Total Coliform/E.coli bacteria, Arsenic, Chloride, Copper, Fluoride, Hardness, Iron, Lead (first draw), Lead (flush), Manganese, Nitrate as N, Nitrite as N, Sodium, Gross Alpha Radiation, Uranium, pH. Find other labs on this map.
| Lab Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Analytical, Inc. | 25 Chenell Drive, Concord, NH | 603-228-0528 |
| Endyne, Inc. | 56 Etna Road, Lebanon, NH | 603-678-4891 |
| Endyne, Inc. | 315 New York Road, Plattsburgh, NY | 518-563-1720 |
| Endyne, Inc. | 160 James Brown Drive, Williston, VT | 802-879-4333 |
| Granite State Analytical Services, LLC | 22 Manchester Road, Derry, NH | 603-432-3044 |
| Nelson Analytical | 490 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH | 603-622-0200 |
In This Section
The links below will help you learn about contaminants that could affect Vermont waters, including your drinking water.
The water test(s) to be ordered depends on the source of your water.
The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory can perform total coliform/E.coli bacterial testing on any public water supply or private well
The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory offers two tests for radioactivity in drinking water: gross alpha activity and radon in water
The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory (VDHL) has the ability to analyze drinking water samples for multiple chemical contaminants
The VDHL offers a wide range of testing including heavy metals (e.g. lead, arsenic, uranium, iron) and water hardness.