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Water Lab

Bacterial Water Testing

(Monday-Thursday 8am-2:30pm ONLY)

The Montgomery County Health Department provides bacterial water testing for swimming pools, beaches, and drinking water. Samples are analyzed for Coliform and E.coli bacteria. If a private well provides your water supply, we recommend you have your water tested for bacteria annually. If you want to have, your water tested for something other than Coliform/E.coli, there is a list of certified chemistry labs in Indiana you can find here.

Forms and Information:

Bottles for sample collection and directions for collection can be obtained from our office. Our office will accept samples for testing from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday-Thursday only. Sample results will be available the following day by 4:00 pm. The cost for testing is $40.00 and includes the price of the collection bottle.

More information on Drinking Water Compliance can be found by visiting: http://www.in.gov/idem/cleanwater/2386.htm

Understanding Your Present/Absent Water Test Results

Understanding Pool Sample Test Results