Service Available: Bacteriological examination for total
coliform,
fecal coliform, E.Coli, fecal streptococcus, psuedomonas and Enterococcus. Also available, microscopic
examinations of water for algae. The 54,000 tests a year
performed by the bacteriological laboratory include monitoring services for several health
departments, municipalities, industry and various businesses, which must comply with
federal and state regulations. The laboratory also provides bacteriological analysis for
homeowners seeking potability results in order to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy
“C.O.” as well as routine testing on wells.Types of samples accepted for analysis:
- Water
- Wastewater
- Soils
- Pools and beaches
- Public and surface water supplies
- Lakes
- Rivers
- Streams