DRINKING WATER LABS
The Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) supports public health by certifying laboratories that demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations. The certification program for drinking water laboratories ensures that laboratories have quality systems and analytical procedures in place which support the production of accurate, reliable, and defensible test results.
Who Should Apply
- Laboratories performing drinking water testing for microbiological and/or chemistry parameters for compliance with federal and state Safe Drinking Water Program (SDWP) requirements may seek certification under 1VAC30-41.
- The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Drinking Water (ODW) accepts data for SDWP compliance from laboratories either certified under 1VAC30-41 or accredited under 1VAC30-46.
- Information Notice Concerning Drinking Water Certification and 1VAC30-46
- Information Notice Concerning Certification of Laboratories Testing for Laboratories Performing Cryptosporidium under 1VAC30-41
The Regulation
- 1VAC30-41
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Manual for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water, 5th Edition (EPA 815-R-05-004)
- Supplement 1 to the Fifth Edition of the Manual for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water
Assessments & Compliance Assistance
On-site assessments are performed initially and on a 3-year schedule thereafter. Key quality system elements include effective corrective action, a recordkeeping system that provides historical traceability, and effective internal auditing. VELAP provides additional compliance resources in the Toolbox for Laboratories.
Proficiency Testing
- Proficiency Testing (PT) requirements for certified drinking water laboratories are described in Section 130 of 1VAC30-41.
Applications and Application Updates
- Contact VELAP by email at Lab_Cert@dgs.virginia.gov to review the laboratory's eligibility for certification and request application materials.
- Fees for Drinking Water Certification
Forms
- Visit the Forms Center for all VELAP Forms
- Drinking Water Certification Application [pdf] [word]
- Chemistry Instrumentation and Equipment Form [pdf] [word]
- Micro Equipment and Supply Form [pdf] [word]
- Personnel Form [pdf] [word]
- Drinking Water Corrective Action Form [pdf] [word]
- Drinking Water Corrective Action Form EXAMPLE
Certified Laboratories
- Visit the DCLS Find a Lab webpage for information on Drinking Water Laboratories in either .pdf or .xls format.
CONTACT
DCLS Laboratory Certification Office
600 N. 5th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 648-4480
Fax: (804) 692-0416
Email: Lab_Cert@dgs.virginia.gov