DHHS → MeCDC → Division of Public Health Systems → HETL → Water Testing
Information
Water Testing
Order Water and Radon Air Test Kits Online*** We must receive your sample within 30 hours of collection.***
DO NOT COLLECT AND MAIL YOUR SAMPLE ON A FRIDAY OR SATURDAY OR THE DAY BEFORE OR ON A HOLIDAY.
Effective Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, the shipping and receiving department of the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory will be moving from 221 State Street to 47 Independence Drive.
We will be receiving all mail, environmental drinking water, non-potable water, and lead wipe samples at the new laboratory at 47 Independence Drive, State House Station #12, Augusta, ME.
All current chain of custody forms and mailing labels will be accepted at the new laboratory.
If you have any questions about the move or if you need any assistance pertaining to any type of sample drop-off please call the laboratory at (207) 287-1716.
Test Guides
- Public Water Test Guide (Word)
- Private Water and Radon Air Test Guide (residential wells) (Word)
In August 2020, the Code of Maine Rules Chapter 257 was amended to add a mandatory $2 fee for a water test ordered for residential private drinking water wells. This mandated fee is in addition to charges for the total cost of the test. All funds collected as a result of this new fee will be deposited into the Private Well Safe Drinking Water Fund. Collection of the mandatory fee was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Health and Environmental Laboratory will begin collecting it effective immediately.
For the source document please visit this site: https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/22/title22sec2660-W.html
- How to Take Water Tests
- Environmental Test Guide ( Word)
