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FAQ: Drinking Water Sampling and Testing
FAQ: Drinking Water Sampling and Testing
The Drinking Water Analysis Laboratory offers services for the analysis of drinking water quality. These services include all physical, chemical, and microbiological testing procedures currently used for this purpose by state and local water supply programs.
For additional information, contact the EGLE Drinking Water Laboratory at 517-335-8184.
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Why should I have my water tested and what should I have it tested for?
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How do I pay for my drinking water sample testing?
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Can I use any container to collect my water sample?
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How do I order sample containers?
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How many sample containers can I order at once?
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Can I send my drinking water sample to any laboratory?
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Why is there only one Complete Metals (CMET) test code now?
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Will the laboratory be changing to a new 2-bottle test kit for Automated Partial Chemistry, Corrosion, and Complete Minerals test groups?
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How do I collect my water sample?
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Does my water sample need to be refrigerated after I collect it?
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How do I get my samples to the EGLE Drinking Water Laboratory for testing?
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The main entrance to the laboratory has changed. Where do I take my samples when I get to the laboratory?
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Why was my sample rejected for testing?
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How many request for analysis forms do I need?
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Do I really need to indicate the date and time my water sample was collected?
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There is a box on the request for water analysis form that says "DO NOT test my sample(s) unless all requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act are met..." Should I check this box?
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I need to test my drinking water for E. coli. What test code should I use?
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What is a holding time?
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I want to bring in my surface water sample collected from a beach, a pond, or a stream for E. coli testing. When can I bring this to the Laboratory and what is the U.S. EPA hold time for this testing?
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If I bring my drinking water sample to the lab for bacteria testing, can I get my results the same day?
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When can I expect test results for my water sample?
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What do my test results mean?
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Where is the EGLE Drinking Water Laboratory located?
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What are the EGLE Drinking Water Laboratory's hours?