Laboratory Services
As COVID-19 continues to impact us locally, we will be closing all Public Health Madison & Dane County offices to the public effective Thursday, March 19, 2020.
Although this decision was not arrived at easily, it is a decision that we needed to make. We are prioritizing preserving the health and safety of our staff and clients while continuing to maintain our ability to provide essential services, including our response to COVID-19.
We will continue providing services through alternate avenues, detailed below, but at this time we are reducing our direct contact with the public.
Our laboratory performs water quality and paint sample tests every year to protect individual and environmental health.
The Lab will be reducing testing services. Specifically:
- The lab will stop receiving private water samples from the public until further notice. Current samples will be processed.
- Some project water samples (Zoo, Pools, Water Utility) will continue to be analyzed.
- We will have lab staff available if emergency water testing is needed.
- The lab will continue respond to illicit discharge via the online complaint system.
Drinking Water Testing
Get information on how to test your water quality. Our lab is certified to analyze drinking water for bacteria, various metals, and 17 additional water quality tests.
Paint & Varnish Lead Testing
Get information on how to collect and submit a paint or varnish sample for lead testing.