Chemical Testing
Missouri State Public Health Laboratory Private Drinking Water Analysis
New Well Series
When requesting a new well series analysis, the following tests will be performed: pH, fluoride, chloride, nitrate/nitrogen, sulfate, iron, manganese and lead. This analysis is typically run when a well is initially installed.
Minerals, Nutrients and Metals Analysis
When requesting a minerals, nutrients, and metals analysis, the following tests will be performed: pH, fluoride, nitrate, chloride, sulfate, total dissolved solids (TDS), iron, manganese, zinc, copper, lead, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, nickel, aluminum, arsenic, barium, mercury, beryllium, vanadium, molybdenum, antimony, thallium, thorium, uranium, strontium, tin, selenium and titanium. For more information, see the SPHL webpage.
Other certified laboratories are available for further assistance, should you find it necessary. For the list of certified laboratories, see the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) webpage.
To receive a State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL) issued test request form, water sample collection kit, and sample collection instructions, contact:
Your Local Public Health Agency (LPHA). Search the Directory of Local Public Health Agencies by city or county at https://health.mo.gov/living/lpha/lphas.php.
OR
Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. BOX 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Telephone: 573-751-6102
Toll free: 866-628-9891
Email: info@health.mo.gov
For questions regarding the status of your water test or assistance understanding your private drinking water laboratory test report, contact the agency from which you received your private drinking water sample collection kit from.
The SPHL is able to analyze water samples from private drinking water sources. Private water sources include private groundwater wells, cisterns, and larger private water systems that serve more than one residence.
- Private ground water wells usually supply water to an individual residence.
- Private water systems are those that serve no more than 25 people at least 60 days of the year and have no more than 15 service connections. Each building serviced by the same private water system is considered to be a service connection for that system. Most private water systems use ground water wells.