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Drinking Water Laboratory Certification

Certification Process

  • Chemistry Laboratories

    The certification process will require an on-site evaluation conducted by an Indiana laboratory certification officer and document review.

    To begin the process, complete State Form 56453 (1-18) Indiana Drinking Water Chemistry Pre-Audit Information Request Form

    Submit the completed Form 56453 (1-18) with copies of the following:

    • The laboratory’s quality assurance plan/ manual
    • The laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all methods for which certification is sought.
    • Documentation of laboratory personnel’s qualifications and training records
    • Copies of the results of the laboratory’s two (2) most recent water supply performance testing results (WS-PTs) for all methods for which certification is sought.
      • Two (2) successful performance tests are required for each chemistry method/analyte for which certification is sought.
    • The laboratory’s current method detection limit (MDL) study for all method(s)/analyte(s) for which certification is sought.
    • Other specific items may be requested by the certification officer conducting the review.

    Once these items are reviewed, an on-site evaluation and audit will be scheduled.

    During the evaluation and audit, the lab will be expected to:

    • Provide a full data package and report of one sample for each method.
    • Fully demonstrate all the methods for which your laboratory intends to be certified.  It is preferable that the analyst(s) who normally performs the procedures be available to
      demonstrate.
    • Have all pertinent equipment functioning and calibrated
    • Have the past three years of maintenance records available for lab equipment.
    • Attend an exit interview including personnel the laboratory director decides are most involved in laboratory operations.

    For more information, contact the laboratory certification program director at KatSullivan@HEALTH.IN.gov

    See Laboratory Certification fee page for fees associated with chemistry certification.

  • Microbiology Laboratories

    The certification process will require an on-site evaluation conducted by an Indiana laboratory certification officer and document review.

    To begin the process, complete State Form 56454 (1-18) Indiana Drinking Water Microbiology Pre-Audit Information Request Form

    Submit the completed Form 56454 (1-18) with copies of the following:

    • The laboratory’s quality assurance plan/ manual
    • The laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all methods for which certification is sought.
    • Documentation of laboratory personnel’s qualifications and training records
    • Copies of the results of the laboratory’s most recent water supply performance testing results (WS-PTs)
      • One (1) successful performance testing is required for enzyme substrate methods
      • Two (2) successful performance tests are required for all other methods
    • Copies of the laboratory’s quality control results for the current lot of bottles, media, dilution water, etc.
    • Copies of the laboratory’s reagent-grade water test for metals and bacteriological quality, if applicable
    • Other specific items may be requested by the certification officer conducting the review.

    Once these items are reviewed, an on-site evaluation/audit will then be scheduled.

    During the evaluation/ audit, the lab will be expected to:

    • Fully demonstrate all the microbiological methods for which your laboratory intends to be certified. This includes having all media and reagents prepared for the methods to be demonstrated (e.g. preparation of the tempered agar for the HPC procedure, etc.). It is preferable that the analyst(s) who normally performs the procedures be available to demonstrate the procedures.
    • Have all pertinent equipment functioning (e.g. water bath filled with water and at the proper temperature, calibrated thermometers are tagged and in place, etc).
    • Have the past three years of maintenance records available for lab equipment.
    • Have the past three years of quality control records available.
    • For Microbiology labs: have past three years of laboratory supply associated records such as purchase receipts, certificates of analysis, etc. available for review.
    • Attend an exit interview including personnel the laboratory director decides are most involved in laboratory operations.

    For more information, contact the laboratory certification program director at KatSullivan@HEALTH.IN.gov

    See Laboratory Certification fee page for fees associated with microbiology certification.

  • Laboratories Outside of Indiana

    The Indiana certification program recognizes the certification granted by other states and TNI.

    To begin the process, complete Drinking Water Laboratory Registration

    Submit the completed registration with copies of the following:

    • A copy of your home state/ TNI certification documents
    • A copy of the report generated by your most recent home state/ TNI drinking water audit.
    • Pay annual reciprocal certification fee(s)
    • Going forward have Indiana copied on your water supply performance testing results (WS-PTs)

    NOTE: Your home state certification documents need to include: your list of certified methods/analytes, certification effective date, expiration date of certification, and signature of the certifying authority.

    For more information, contact the laboratory certification program director at KatSullivan@HEALTH.IN.gov

    See Laboratory Certification fee page for fees associated with reciprocal certification.

Find a Certified in State Drinking Water Laboratory

Use the Water Test Facilities Application below to find laboratories within the state of Indiana that are approved to analyze Indiana drinking water.

Find a Certified Out-of-State Drinking Water Laboratory

Use the table below to locate laboratories outside of Indiana that are approved to analyze Indiana drinking water.

  • View Laboratories
    State Laboratory NameLab ID AddressPhoneCertified Analytes
    CaliforniaEurofins Eaton Analytical, Inc.C-CA-01 941 Corporate Center Dr. Pomona, CA 91768626-386-1100antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, PCB, Herbicides, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s, Pesticides, Miscellaneous SOCs, bromate, chlorite, asbestos, uranium, 2,3,7,8-TCDD (dioxin)    
    FloridaPace Analytical Services LLC (Florida)C-FL-04 8 East Tower Circle Ormond Beach, Florida 32174386-676-4803antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, PCB, Herbicides, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s, Pesticides, Miscellaneous SOCs, bromate, chlorite, uranium
    GeorgiaBureau Veritas North America, Inc.C-GA-03 3380 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Ste 300  Kennesaw, Georgia 30144770-499-7701asbestos
    GeorgiaEurofins- Savannah, GAC-GA-02 5102 LaRoche Avenue Savannah, Georgia 31404-6099912-354-7858antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide,  TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s,  Miscellaneous SOCs, bromate, chlorite
    IllinoisAmerican Water Central LaboratoryC-IL-01 1115 South Illinois Street Belleville, Illinois 62220-3102618-235-3600antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, PCB, Herbicides, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s, Pesticides, Miscellaneous SOCs, bromate, chlorite   
    IllinoisEurofins - ChicagoC-IL-02 2417 Bond Street University Park, Illinois 60466-3101708-534-5200antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide,
    IllinoisPace Analytical Services, LLC (Peoria) C-IL-042231 W Altorfer Drive Peoria, Illinois 61615800-752-6651antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, PCB, Herbicides, The regulated VOCs, TTHMs, HAA5s, Pesticides, Miscellaneous SOCs   
    KentuckyBeckmar Environmental LaboratoryC-KY-01   M-KY-01 3251 Ruckriegel Parkway Louisville, Kentucky 40299-3763502-266-6533Total coliform/E.coli, Heterotrophic plate count, antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s,
    KentuckyMicrobac Laboratories, Inc.-KTLC-KY-05    M-KY-02 3323 Gilmore Industrial Boulevard Louisville, Kentucky 40213-2174502-962-6400Total coliform/E.coli, Heterotrophic plate count, Enumeration of E.coli, antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide,
    KentuckyPace Analytical Services LLC (Madisonvill, KY)C-KY-02 825 Industrial Road PO Box 907 Madisonville, Kentucky 42431-8877270-821-7375antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, PCB, Herbicides, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s, Pesticides, Miscellaneous SOCs, bromate, chlorite, uranium
    LouisianaElement Materials TechnologyC-LA-01 2417 West Pinhook Road Lafayette, Louisiana 70508337-235-0483copper, lead
    MassachusettsAlpha Analytical- WestboroughC-MA-03 8 Walkup Drive Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 508-898-9220 fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, Miscellaneous SOCs,
    MassachusettsAlpha Analytical-MansfieldC-MA-04 320 Forbes Blvd Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048 508-898-9220antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury
    MichiganALS Laboratory GroupC-MI-08 3352 128thAvenueHolland, Michigan 49424-9263616-399-6070antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite,  TTHMs, The regulated VOCs,   
    MichiganGarrett laboratoriesM-MI-04 408 North 3rd Street Niles, Michigan 491201-800-336-3201Total coliform/E.coli
    MichiganMerit Laboratories, Inc.C-MI-07 2680 East Lansing Drive East Lansing, Michigan 48823-6909517-332-0167antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs,
    MichiganNational Testing Laboratories, Inc.C-MI-06    M-MI-03 556 South Mansfield Street Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197-5166734-483-8333Total coliform/E.coli, Heterotrophic plate count, Enumeration of E.coli, antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, PCB, Herbicides, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s, Pesticides, Miscellaneous SOCs, bromate, chlorite, uranium
    MichiganNSF InternationalC-MI-02789 Dixboro Road  P.O. Box 130140 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48113-0140734-769-8010antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, PCB, Herbicides, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s, Pesticides, Miscellaneous SOCs, bromate, chlorite, uranium, 2,3,7,8-TCDD (dioxin)  
    MichiganTrace Analytical Laboratories, Inc.C-MI-102241 Black Creek Road Muskegon, Michigan 49441231-773-5998antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s
    MinnesotaPace Analytical Services, LLC (Minn) C-MN-01 1700 Elm Street, Suite 200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414612-607-1700antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, uranium
    New JerseyEMSL Analytical, Inc.C-NJ-04 200 Route 130 North Cinnaminson, New Jersey 08077-2892856-303-2584antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide,  TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, Miscellaneous SOCs, asbestos, uranium 
    New JerseySGS-DaytonC-NJ-03 2235 US Highway 130 Dayton, New Jersey 08810-1414732-329-0200antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, The regulated VOCs, TTHMs,Miscellaneous SOCs 
    North CarolinaEurofins CEIC-NC-04 730 SE Maynard Road Cary, North Carolina 27511919-481-1413asbestos
    OhioAllowayC-OH-04 1776 Marion-Waldo Rd. Marion, Ohio 43302740-389-5991antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, PCB, Herbicides, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s, Pesticides, Miscellaneous SOCs, bromate, chlorite   
    OhioSummit Environmental Technologies, Inc.C-OH-13 3310 Win Street Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223-3790330-253-8211antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, Glyphosate, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s, Pesticides, Miscellaneous SOCs, bromate, chlorite, uranium, 2,3,7,8-TCDD (dioxin)    
    South CarolinaGEL Laboratories, LLCC-SC-01 2040 Savage P.O. Box 30712 Charleston, South Carolina 29417-0712843-556-8171antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium, thallium, mercury, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, Miscellaneous SOCs, uranium
    TennesseePace Analytical National Center for Testing & InnovationC-TN-01 12065 Lebanon Road Mt. Juliet, Tennessee 37122-2508615-758-5858fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, cyanide, TTHMs, The regulated VOCs, HAA5s,  Alachlor, Atrazine, Simazine, Miscellaneous SOCs, chlorite, uranium

Find an Approved Radiochemistry Laboratory

Use the table below to locate laboratories approved to analyze Indiana drinking water for radioactivity.

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    StateLaboratory Name AdressPhoneCertified Analytes
    IndianaIndiana Dept. of Health Laboratories550 West 16th Street, Suite B Indianapolis, Indiana 46202317-921-5515Uranium(mass), Gross alpha, Gross beta, Radium-226, Radium-228, Radon  
    South CarolinaGEL Laboratories, LLC2040 Savage P.O. Box 30712 Charleston, South Carolina 29417843-556-8171Uranium(mass), Total alpha, Radium, Cesium-134, Cesium-137, Gamma Emitters, Gross alpha, Gross beta, Iodine-131, Radium-226, Radium-228, Radon, Strontium-89, Strontium-90, Tritium, Uranium (activity)
    ColoradoACZ Laboratories, Inc2773 Downhill Drive Steamboat Springs,  Colorado 80487970-879-6590Uranium(mass), Gross alpha, Gross beta, Radium-226, Radium-228
     VirginiaBWXT Lynchburg Technology Center2016 Mt Athos Road Lynchburg, Virginia 24504434-522-6546Gross alpha, Gross beta, Cesium-134, Cesium-137, Gamma Emitters, Barium-133, cobalt-60, zinc-65, Tritium
    New JerseyEMSL Analytical, Inc.200 Route 130 North Cinnaminson, New Jersey 08077856-303-2584Gross alpha, Gross beta, Gamma Emitters, Radium-226, Radium-228, Radon, Tritium  
    CaliforniaEurofins Eaton Analytical, Inc.941 Corporate Center Dr. Pomona, CA 91768626-386-1100 Gross alpha, Gross beta, Radium-226, Radium-228, Radon  
    Missouri Eurofins TestAmerica St. Louis13715 Radar Trail North Earth City, Missouri 29407314-298-8566Uranium(mass), Gross alpha, Gross beta, Radium-226, Radium-228, Radon, Strontium-90, Tritium, Uranium (activity), Uranium-234, Uranium-235, Uranium-238, Selenium-79, Isotopic Thorium
    New HampshireNew Hampshire DHHS Public Health Lab29 HAZEN Dive Concord,  New Hampshire 03302603-271-3445Gross alpha, Radon
    PennsylvaniaPace Analytical Services, LLC-Pittsburgh 1638 Roseytown Road Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601724-850-5600Uranium(mass), Total alpha Radium,  Gamma Emitters, Gross alpha, Gross beta, Gross gamma, Radium-226, Radium-228, Radon, Strontium-90, Tritium, Uranium (activity)
    IowaState Hygienic Laboratory at The Univ. of  Iowa - Coralville2490 Crosspark Road Coralville,  Iowa 52241319-335-4236Gross alpha, Gross beta, Gross gamma, Cesium-134, Gamma Emitters, Strontium-89, Strontium-90,Radium-226, Radium-228, Iodine-131
    OhioSummit Environmental Technologies, Inc.3310 Win Street Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223330-253-8211Uranium(mass), Gross alpha, Gross beta, Radium-226, Radium-228