Public Environmental and Water Testing Prices

Effective January 1, 2008

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(Prices subject to change without notice)

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Please Do NOT send payment with sample(s). We will bill you. 

Test	Usual Testing Time In Business Days	Price Per Test	More Information
Water Tests
Atrazine	10	$ 25.00	More Info
Total Coliform (Bacteria)	1-2	$ 25.00	More Info
Copper	10	$ 20.00	More Info
Copper RUSH	2	$ 40.00	More Info
E. Coli Bacteria in swimming beaches	3	$ 35.00	More Info
Fluoride	3	$ 20.00	More Info
Iron Bacteria	7	$ 52.00	More Info
Sulfate Reducing Bacteria	24	$ 52.00	More Info
Arsenic	10	$ 27.00	More Info
Arsenic RUSH	2	$ 54.00	More Info
Lead	10	$ 27.00	More Info
Lead RUSH	2	$ 54.00	More Info
Nitrate	3	$ 24.00	More Info
Nitrate RUSH	1	$ 48.00	More Info
Nitrite	3	$ 24.00	More Info
Nitrite RUSH	1	$ 48.00	More Info
† HUD/FHA-VA Loan Package-includes: Coliform, E. coli, lead, nitrate, nitrite & nitrate+nitrite	7	$ 100.00	More Info
† HUD/FHA-VA Loan Package RUSH	2	$ 200.00	More Info
*Radon in water	5	$ 68.00	More Info
Helicobacter pylori	10	$ 150.00	More Info
Pseudomonas aeruginusa	5	$ 25.00	More Info
Heterotrophic plate count	4	$ 28.00	More Info
Other Environmental Tests
Asbestos in building material (tiles, ceilings)	7	$ 35.00	More Info
Lead in paint chips, soil and surface dust	7	$ 24.00	More Info
Mold Testing (household) Call for more information 608-224-6261	1-7	$ 33.00-$51.00	More Info
Radon in air	5	$ 25.00	More Info

*Radon in water tests are generally not called for unless air radon levels are high.

† Special information regarding HUD/FHA Loan Requirements:

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all of the above tests on private well water prior to accepting a house for FHA mortgage insurance. The Veteran’s Administration has the same requirements. The test results must meet the minimal drinking water quality requirements specified by HUD based on EPA recommendations. Please see /ehd/ or your mortgage company for additional information.

Kit Ordering Information

You may order tests and sampling kits by calling (800) 442-4618 (in Dane County call 224-6202). Sampling kits may also be ordered at our Customer Service desk in the lobby at 2601 Agriculture Drive.

Water Testing Policy and Sample Requirements:

To ensure quality services, carefully follow all instructions and submit water samples in the containers provided by the WSLH. Failure to follow instructions or using unapproved sample containers could affect test quality and may result in rejection of your sample.

Sampling Kits Available:

* Can all be analyzed from the same bottle.

Directions to WSLH - Environmental Health Division Lab at 2601 Agriculture Drive:

We are located on Madison's southeast side - just northwest of the intersection of Interstate Hwy. 90 and U.S. Hwys. 12 & 18. From Hwys. 12 & 18 (the south "Beltline"), take U.S. Hwy. 51 (Stoughton Road) north about one mile. Turn right (east) onto Pflaum Road. Proceed about one mile on Pflaum Road, and then veer right onto Agriculture Drive. Our building is on the hillside on the left. Customer parking is available near the entrance. Our Customer Service Department is just inside the entrance. Location map