All public water systems in Maine are required to regularly sample and test their water to ensure that it meets federal and state drinking water standards and is safe to drink. Without proper and timely sampling and testing, the quality of the water being served cannot be ensured.
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Our State Lab must receive your water sample within 30 hours of collection. We are closed on weekends and holidays, and do not collect samples on Fridays, Saturdays or the day before a holiday. All current chain of custody forms and mailing labels will be accepted.
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Send your water sample to Maine’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory, 47 Independence Drive, State House Station #12, Augusta, ME.
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If you have any questions or need any assistance about sample drop-off, please call the laboratory at (207) 287-1717.
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Testing Private Well Water
Your water looks, smells, and tastes fine, but it may not be safe to drink. Many Maine wells have too much arsenic, uranium, radon, or other harmful chemicals. The only way to know if your water is safe to drink is to test it.