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    Environmental
    Laboratory & Testing

    Microbac Laboratories provides comprehensive environmental testing solutions to help ensure compliance with regulatory standards. From water and soil analysis to air quality monitoring, we offer precise, reliable results for your environmental testing needs.

    Environmental Testing Catalog

    Analyte Testing Services

    Environmental Testing | Whole Effluent Toxicity (W.E.T.) Testing

    Comprehensive Analyte Testing Solutions

    Environmental Testing | Air

    Dissolved Gases

    Environmental Testing | Air

    Wet Chemistry / Inorganic Analysis

    Environmental Testing | Water

    Individual Metals by ICP/MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry) EPA 6020/6020A / 200.8

    Environmental Testing | Water

    Individual Metals by ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) EPA 6010B, C / 200.7

    Environmental Testing | Water
    Compliance Testing Investigation & Applied Sciences Popular Compliance Mandates Industries We Serve

    Compliance Testing

    Microbac Laboratories’ compliance testing services ensure your business meets industry regulations and safety standards. Our precise testing solutions help you stay compliant with environmental and health mandates

    Wastewater/NPW Testing (NPDES)

    Private Well Water Testing

    Municipal Drinking Water

    Ground & Surface Water

    Soil & Sediments

    Air Testing

    Waste Characterization

    Field Services

    Agricultural Pesticides

    Investigation & Applied Sciences

    Discover our advanced testing solutions tailored for complex environmental challenges. Our specialty services, including Legionella detection, bioassays, and radiochemical analysis, are designed to address unique investigative needs and ensure accurate, actionable data.

    Legionella

    Bioassay – Whole Effluent Toxicity

    Fish & Plant Tissue Biota

    Bioremediation Forensics

    Speciated Metals

    Radiochemical Analysis

    Courier Services

    Reliable Courier Services, Rain or Snow

    Getting your food samples to the lab should be easy, no matter the weather. Our Louisville laboratory offers convenient courier services for local food testing customers, with reliable pickup and transportation to our lab even in rain or snow.

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    Industries We Serve

    Microbac Laboratories partners with a wide range of industries to provide reliable testing solutions that ensure safety, compliance, and sustainability. From energy and manufacturing to municipal water systems and government, we deliver expertise across diverse sectors to meet your unique needs.

    Consultants & Engineers
    Consultants & Engineers
    Municipal Water Systems
    Municipal Water Systems
    Industrial and Manufacturing
    Industrial and Manufacturing
    Energy And Fuels
    Energy And Fuels
    Federal Government
    Federal Government
    Waste Management
    Waste Management
    Brownfield & Site Redevelopment
    Brownfield & Site Redevelopment

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    What The Heck is a PFAS Anyway?

    Take a deep dive with us into the world of analytical water testing – where harmful chemicals that you may never have heard of can be closer than you ever imagined and what we’re doing to minimize their presence in your life.
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    Let’s Talk About Algal Toxins

    Though algae would appear to be harmless, there is a certain risk that the plant can emit.
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    Legionella Testing for Your Business News

    Legionella Bacteria can be a deadly and invisible killer for businesses and people. Find out how to keep it out of your business plan, and away from your customers, by planning for it.
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    Lead in School Drinking Water

    Lead in drinking water is a hot topic – and over the past few years, concerns regarding its presence in schools have made their way into headlines across the country.
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    Lead in School Drinking Water – The Conversation Continues

    If you’re a decision-maker, Microbac Laboratories is your local resource for clarity and accuracy regarding the compliance of your school’s drinking water.
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    Are You Happy With Your Organics Testing Lab? If Not, Watch This:

    Offering accredited microbiology, chemistry, and molecular capabilities and methods, our environmental teams are responsive to your demands with a focus on quality data and service.
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    Drinking Water Lead Testing Services

    We offer a full range of drinking water analyses and provide timely, reliable data to help you manage your compliance requirements.
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    Legionella a Pressing Public Health Concern

    Legionella infection causes two distinct illnesses, Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever.
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    Cyclospora: From Obscurity to a Microorganism of Major Concern

    Cyclospora has steadily morphed into a microorganism of major concern in fresh produce.
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    Core Laboratories Microbac Advancement News

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    What is The Science of Soil Microbial Communities?

    Over the years, Aaron D Peacock, the Director of Molecular Biology for Microbac Laboratories, has written hundreds of studies relating to specific aspects of environmental science and testing
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    Forever Chemicals: What are PFAS and Why Does it Matter?

    PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe (including here in the USA) for nearly 60 years. These chemicals are persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning they don’t break down and accumulate over time.
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    Forever Chemicals Challenges PFAS News

    The staggering longevity of “forever chemicals” have justifiably triggered significant public health and environmental alarms among epidemiologists, governments, consumer activists, environmentalists, and health regulators, both here and abroad.
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    Federal PFAS Regulations Water Treatment News

    When addressing the complex challenges and issues posed by PFAS in drinking water, it is imperative municipalities, schools and water treatment plants work with recognized experts such as Microbac, one of the nation’s largest independent testing providers.
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    Field Sampling Training Tips News

    Under a complicated and interwoven web of environmental regulations that would awe the renowned illusionist David Copperfield, groups of U.S. stakeholders are charged with monitoring the impact of their activities on public and private water systems to help ensure water remains safe for public use and consumption.                                                                                     Under Constant Siege Due to stark scientific evidence, there
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    Maximizing Time & Money With Laboratory Efficiency

    Successful laboratories typically have two things in common – they are both effective and efficient. Here at Microbac Laboratories, we aim to produce results faster and get it right, the first time. This balance between quality and quantity is the result of innovation, attention to detail and the unmatched leadership of specialists like Amy Hansen.
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    Testing You Trust: Trusted Testing Solutions

    As the largest family-owned, privately held third-party testing company in the nation, our locations across the country operate with a level of authenticity, integrity, urgency and excellence that few others can off
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    Microbac and A2LA Partnership News

    Microbac Laboratories is selected to partner with A2LA for World Accreditation Day 2020.
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    What is an A2LA ISO 17025 Accreditation?

    Microbac Laboratories is an ISO 17025 Accredited Testing Laboratory Microbac Laboratories, Inc prides itself on providing its customers Quality data.  As such, many of our tests meet ISO 17025 criteria, which are verified and accredited by A2LA, the industry standard in ISO accreditation. What does it mean to be ISO 17025 Accredited? To achieve ISO
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    What Is Agrochemical Testing?

    Agricultural products are grown around the world and to enhance yield, crop protection agents are applied to reduce loss due to insects.   Analysis of the products for pesticides is a requirement by our clients before purchasing products from the growers and used in the next step.  Pesticides have different physical and chemical properties and Microbac
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    What is Environmental Monitoring For Food?

    A substantial number of foodborne illness outbreaks result from poor hygiene practices. Where does the illness come from? Microorganisms can survive in food processing and handling environments. They are generally introduced into the food environment through raw materials, pests, air, water, and employees. Usually, the routine applications of good sanitation practices are able to control these microorganisms
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    EPA Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water News

    Click image or here to read the full article “EPA Proposes Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water” on the Everyday Health website
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    Our COVID-19 Response

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    COVID-19 Facility Disinfection Strategy News

    By Aaron Peacock, Director of Molecular Biology for Microbac Laboratories There have been more than 1.3 million cases of  COVID-19 in the United States and over seventy-eight thousand deaths.  Beyond the primary impacts of illness and death, the pandemic has caused, has come the deep economic disruption that is a side effect of efforts to control infection rates. 
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    Wastewater Testing for Campus Safety

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    How Safe Drinking Water Led to a Public Health Partnership

    Historically, water has not been at the front of the minds of most Americans. We turn on the tap, water flows, and we drink without reservation. But maybe, we should think twice about what’s coming through our pipes. Major public safety tragedies from poisonous lead in Michigan to PFAS in West Virginia have revealed a
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    Have questions or need expert testing solutions? Reach out to Microbac Laboratories today, and let our team provide you with reliable and accurate testing services tailored to your needs. We’re here to support your business with trusted expertise.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    • What types of environmental testing does Microbac Laboratories offer?

      At Microbac Laboratories, we cover a wide range of analytical services — water, air, soil, and waste — across both routine compliance testing and more complex investigative work. On the compliance side, that includes things like drinking water, wastewater, and ground and surface water. For more specialized needs, we handle testing for contaminants like speciated metals, radiochemicals, and Legionella. If you’re not sure where your project fits, we can help you figure that out.

    • How do I know which tests my facility is required to perform?

      It depends on your industry, your permits, and which regulations apply to your operations (and those don’t always overlap neatly). At Microbac Laboratories, we work with clients to understand what’s actually required for their situation, whether that’s an NPDES permit, a state drinking water mandate, or something else. We’d always rather help you get clarity upfront than have you second-guess your compliance obligations later.

    • What is PFAS, and why should my organization be concerned?

      PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals that persist in the environment and have been linked to serious health risks. Regulatory scrutiny around PFAS is growing rapidly, and public water systems in particular face increasing testing requirements. At Microbac Laboratories, we test for PFAS in both drinking and non-drinking water, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving standards.

    • How does lead and copper testing work?

      Our lead and copper testing involves collecting samples from taps in homes, schools, or facilities following EPA-specified protocols. Microbac Laboratories’ team guides customers through the entire process — from proper collection to result interpretation — prioritizing the health and safety of your drinking water at every step. Turnaround times vary by test, but results are typically available within 24 to 48 hours.

    • Does Microbac Laboratories offer field sampling services?

      Yes. Our field services team can come directly to your site if needed to collect samples and maintain proper chain of custody from the start. This can be especially valuable for complex projects involving inorganic contaminants or multi-matrix sampling across water, soil, and air. Accuracy in the field is foundational to reliability in the lab.

    • Why should I choose Microbac Laboratories for my environmental testing needs?

      At Microbac Laboratories, we take pride in combining deep technical expertise with a genuine commitment to client service. Our customers trust us because we deliver precise, defensible results — and because we treat every project as a partnership, not a transaction. From routine monitoring to the most complex investigative challenges, we’re here to support your safety and compliance goals.