Here is where you will find information about sampling and selecting a laboratory if you are a resident wanting to test your private residential well.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may be found in everyday items commonly used around the house. Therefore, it is important that residents take precaution when collecting a water sample. To ensure accurate results use the Private Residential Well PFAS Sampling Guidance developed by MPART to collect your water sample.

Michigan has certified laboratories for PFAS analysis for the purpose of PFAS maximum contaminant level (MCL) compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act, utilizing USEPA method 537.1 or method 533. Certified laboratories have demonstrated compliance with the required provisions outlined in Michigan’s Safe Drinking Water Act, established to provide consistency in analytical approach and quality. USEPA method 537.1 is an established analysis used by EGLE across Michigan.  Selecting a certified laboratory is strongly recommended and will ensure quality of analysis of the drinking water sample. 

Contact a laboratory to obtain a testing kit and associated materials prior to sampling.

Should any of EGLE’s PFAS investigations lead to inclusion of your residential well in a future sampling effort, we will reach out to you. Meanwhile, we hope this information allows you to make an informed decision about your residential well.

List of Certified PFAS Laboratories 

This information is current as of April 2023. Printable PDF: Certified PFAS Labs (PDF). 

In-State Laboratories

EGLE Laboratory Services

Phone: 517-335-8184
Address: 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $290
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? No

ALS Environmental

Phone: 616-399-6070
Address: 3352 128th Ave, Holland, MI 49424

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $350
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? No

Enviro Lab Services, Inc.

Phone: 620-417-3608
Address: 4150 Arrow Street, Oscoda MI 48750

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $290
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? Yes - sampling and courier services are available. Inquire about pricing and availability for your area.

Fibertec, Inc.

Phone: 517-699-0345
Address: 1914 Holloway Dr, Holt, MI 48842

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $250 per sample, upon customer's request a field blank can be analyzed for an additional cost of $250
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? No

Merit Laboratories, Inc.

Phone: 517-332-0167
Address: 2680 East Lansing Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $300
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? No

Prein & Newhof

Phone: 616-364-7600
Address: 3260 Evergreen Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $350
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? Yes, for an additional cost of $2/mile round trip from the lab facility, $80 minimum

Paragon Laboratories, Inc.

Phone: 734-462-3900
Address: 12649 Richfield Ct, Livonia MI 48150

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $425
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? Yes, for a flat rate of $225 collection cost, plus a mileage cost of $45 for a 25-mile range, $70 for a 50-mile range, $105 for a 75-mile range, $155 for a 100-mile range, and distances further than 100 miles can call for a quote.

RTI Laboratories

Phone: 734-422-8000
Address: 33080 Industrial Rd, Livonia MI 48150

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $400
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? No

Out-of-State Laboratories

The following are out-of-state labs that are certified to test drinking water for PFAS. All of these labs require you to collect the sample yourself and send to the lab for testing.

Alpha Analytical Environmental

Phone: 508-898-9220
Address: 320 Forbes Blvd., Mansfield, MA 02048

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $275 - $283
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? No

EMSL Analytical Inc - Cinnaminson

Phone: 800-220-3675
Address: 200 Route 130 North, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $370 for a 4-week turn around; up to $1,110 for 1-day
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? No

Pace Analytical Services - Peoria

Phone: 800-752-6651
Address: 2231 W. Altorfer Dr., Peoria, IL 61615

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $531
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? No

SGS North America,  Inc.

Phone: 910-350-1903
Address: 550 Business Dr., Wilmington, NC 28405

• Can residents request a test kit? Yes
• How much does the analysis cost? $250
• Are technicians available to collect the sample? No