On April 8, 2011, the MassDEP Drinking Water Program surveyed 122 MassDEP-Certified Laboratories to determine if they were interested in making themselves available to Massachusetts public water systems for emergency drinking-water analysis outside of regular working hours (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays). As of April 29, 2011 the following nine (9) Massachusetts DEP-Certified Laboratories have been identified. Please contact the laboratories directly if you need their services. MassDEP also offers a searchable online database of certified laboratories for water testing.
Absolute Resource Associates
Absolute Resource Associates (Portsmouth, NH)
124 Heritage Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Susan Sylvester: 603-817-2605
sues@absoluteresourceassociates.com
Mass. Certified Lab ID#: M-NH902
Analysis Availability: 24/7/365
Prior Notice Required: Yes
Notes: Notification would be needed to arrange sample receipt or pickup.
| Analyte | Analytical Method |
|---|---|
| Volatile Organic Compounds | EPA 524.2 |
| Trihalomethanes | EPA 524.2 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | SM 2540C |
| Sodium | EPA 200.7 |
| pH | SM 4500-H-B |
| Nitrate-N | EPA 300.0 |
| Nickel | EPA 200.7 |
| Fluoride | EPA 300.0 |
| Copper | EPA 200.7 |
| Chromium | EPA 200.7 |
| Cadmium | EPA 200.7 |
| Beryllium | EPA 200.7 |
| Alkalinity, Total | SM 2320B |
Biomarine
Biomarine
16 East Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-0222
biomarine@verizon.net
Mass. Certified Lab ID#: M MA026
Analysis Availability: Varies (see analyte detail below)
Prior Notice Required: Yes
| Analyte | Analytical Method | Analysis Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Coliform/E.coli; potable distribution samples | SM 9223 Colilert | 24/7 with Notice |
| Fecal Coliform; source & wastewater | SM 9222D | 24/7 with Notice |
| E.coli; source, ambient, & wastewater | SM 9223B Colilert | 24/7 with Notice |
| Enterococci; source, ambient, & wastewater | Enterolert | 24/7 with Notice |
| Heterotrophic Plate Count | SM 9215B | 24/7 with Notice |
Chemserve
Chemserve
317 Elm St, Milford, NH 03055
Phone 603-673-5440
Fax 603-673-0366
Jay Chrystal: cell 603-321-7800 / home 603-673-5116
Paul Fyfe: cell 603-930-5986 / home 603-249-1119
jay@chemservelab.com
Mass. Certified Lab ID#: MA-NH023
Analysis Availability: 24/7
Prior Notice Required: No
| Analyte | Analytical Method |
|---|---|
| pH | EPA 150.1 |
| Turbidity | EPA 180.1 |
| ICP Metals | EPA 200.7 |
| Mercury | EPA 245.1 |
| Fluoride Ion Chromatography (IC) | EPA 300.0 |
| Nitrate/Nitrite Ion Chromatography (IC) | EPA 300.0 |
| Nitrate Ion Chromatography (IC) | EPA 300.0 |
| Nitrite Ion Chromatography (IC) | EPA 300.0 |
| Sulfate Ion Chromatography (IC) | EPA 300.0 |
| Perchlorate Ion Chromatography | Ma-NH023 |
| Volatile Organics - Trihalomethanes only | EPA 524.2 |
| Volatile Organics - Full 524 List | EPA 524.2 |
| Alkalinity | SM 2320B |
| Heterotrophic Plate Count | SM 9215B |
| Total Coliform Bacteria | SM 9223 |
| E.coli Bacteria | SM 9223 |
EAI Analytical Labs
EAI Analytical Labs
149 Emerald St., Suite R
Keene, NH 03431
Daniel Crosby: 603-209-4875
phone 603-357-2577
chem@eai-labs.com
Mass. Certified Lab ID#: M-NH1013
Analysis Availability: 24/7
Prior Notice Required: Yes
| Analyte | Analytical Method |
|---|---|
| Total Coliform / E.coli | DM 9223B Colilert analysis |
Howard Laboratories
Howard Laboratories
PO Box 68, 62 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Sara Lamontagne: 413-695-8285
Mickey Spokas: 413-537-3744
howardlabs@gmail.com
Mass. Certified Lab ID#: M-00851
Analysis Availability: 24/7
Prior Notice Required: No
Notes: Leave message - will call back.
| Analyte | Analytical Method |
|---|---|
| Total Coliform / E.coli | Colilert presence/absence |
Morrell Associates, Inc.
Morrell Associates, Inc.
1661 Ocean St.
Marshfield, MA 02050
John Morrell: 781-837-1395
jem.phd@verizon.net
Mass. Certified Lab ID#: M-17155
Analysis Availability: 24/7
Prior Notice Required: Yes
Notes: If possible call office during regular business hours to arrange for emergency work.
| Analyte | Analytical Method |
|---|---|
| Total Coliform / E.coli | EPA 1604 |
| Enterococci | EPA 1600 |
| Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) | SM 9215B |
Worcester Water Filtration Plant
Worcester Water Filtration Plant
71 Stone House Hill Road
Holden, MA 01520
Plant Operator: 508-799-1513, 24/7
Darin Lafalam, Laboratory Director: 508-799-1513
lafalamd@worcesterma.gov
Mass. Certified Lab ID#: M-MA1059
Analysis Availability: Varies (see analyte detail below)
Prior Notice Required: Yes
Notes: 24-hour drop-off is available. Plant operators have to be contacted after 4 P.M. on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Samples can be brought in and accepted by plant operators until staff can come in and set up tests. Lab staff travel < 4 hours. Overtime cost will be added to analysis charge.
| Analyte | Analytical Method | Analysis Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform / E.coli |
SM 9222B SM 9222G |
7AM -7PM - weekends and weekdays (daily) |
| E.coli | EPA 1603 | 7AM -7PM - May 1 - Oct 1 (daily) |
| Fecal Coliform | SM 9222D | 7AM -7PM (daily) |
| Total Coliform / E.coli | SM 9223 | 7AM -7PM (daily) |