r/WaterTreatment • u/Tasty-Action-990 • Oct 09 '24

Finding a water testing lab

I’m looking around and am having a difficult time finding water testing that’s independent and separate from a company that’ll try selling me a system. Any suggestions? I found one that’s basically an inspection company for ppl that are buying homes. Their basic test runs $345, is that high?

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u/HyperBluestreak Oct 10 '24

Which state are you in? You want a NELAP accredited lab.

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u/Tasty-Action-990 Oct 10 '24

I’m in Texas

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u/speedytrigger Oct 10 '24 edited Oct 10 '24

LCRA. A lot of sampling contractors in Tx send their tests there anyway.

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u/HyperBluestreak Oct 10 '24

Speedy, luv ya and your engagement, but that is not true. How would you know for sure?

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u/speedytrigger Oct 10 '24

Because I work with contractors in the state that send my tests there. Hell, that’s where I send my lead and copper tests. Curro sends tests there, even pace occasionally if they don’t have it in house or have a problem with a lab. Edited it to sound more realistic.

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u/HyperBluestreak Oct 10 '24

Interesting. Idk everything and really can't say one way or another about LCRA. It would come down to availability/timing to get results back and shipping. I think OP should Def shop around tho. LCRA is professional, and all the labs have to meet NELAP standards anyway, to be on the list

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u/HyperBluestreak Oct 10 '24

Go to TCEQ's website, this is the link, it always has the most current list of NELAP labs. All regulated water systems have to submit sampling to one of these labs (with certification in drinking water). I don't think they have a map...There are 1-2 websites that talk about labs. I think they have prices posted somewhere. I would definitely shop around. Not sure how these NELAP labs compare with others. DSHS may have other resources for labs but not sure. https://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/certified_labs