North Carolina labs
One path is independently verified for private-well chemical testing: submit samples to the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health through your local health department. The table below lists 47 in-state laboratories from NCSLPH’s Certified Drinking Water Commercial Laboratories roster (retrieved 6 September 2026). That roster does not say which commercial labs accept homeowner / private-well samples. Call before you collect water.
What we could and could not verify
- Live ShowDWLabs POST on 6 September 2026 returned 86 commercial drinking-water labs nationwide; this directory transcribes the 47 with State = NC. Out-of-state rows are omitted — use the official search.
- Street addresses, phones, and certification analyte sections come from each lab’s DisplayDWLab detail page. Websites and counties are not printed — marked unknown / omitted.
- The commercial list does not label private-well acceptance. NC DHHS FAQs say existing well owners may use a local health department or a state-certified commercial lab; that is not per-lab verification. Every commercial row is “unknown — call first.”
- Charlotte Water – Environmental Lab Services appears on the commercial certified list and is kept as printed.
- Prices are intentionally omitted. Certification summaries may truncate long analyte lists with “….”
Verified for private well owners
North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (via local health department)
Contact your county Environmental Health program first · Find your local health department · State Lab hub: slph.dph.ncdhhs.gov
NCSLPH’s Environmental Inorganic Chemistry page (retrieved 6 September 2026) states a private water system (homeowner) can obtain chemical analyses from this Laboratory only if the sample is submitted through the local health department. NC DHHS Private Well Water Testing FAQs likewise say State Lab testing is scheduled through the local health department, and that existing well owners can also contact a state-certified commercial laboratory. Collection kits for health departments, holding times, and fees are not copied here — call your local health department before you collect. Prices are intentionally omitted.
Source: Environmental Inorganic Chemistry · Private Well Water Testing FAQs · Private Wells program.
In-state certified commercial drinking-water laboratories (NCSLPH)
Call to confirm they still hold certification for the tests you need, that they will take your private-well sample, and how to ship or drop off. Mail vs. drop-off is unknown. 0 of 47 commercial rows are independently verified for private-well acceptance; the verified path is the State Lab via local health department (above).
| Laboratory | City | Address | Phone | Lab No. | Certification (summary) | Accepts private wells? | Mail / drop-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VITAL DROP WATER SOLUTIONS | Arden | 15 GLENN WILLOW DRIVE, UNIT 49 | (828) 490-5506 | 37921 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SOLUTIONS, INC. | Asheville | 351 DEPOT STREET | (828) 350-9364 | 37786 | INORGANIC: Nitrate; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES- Asheville NC | Asheville | 1314 PATTON AVE, SUITE C | (803) 227-2702 | 37712 | INORGANIC: Alkalinity, Chloride (UR), Conductivity (UR), Cyanide, Fluoride, Nitrate…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| WATER QUALITY LAB & OPERATIONS | Banner Elk | 1522 TYNECASTLE HWY | (828) 898-6277 | 37770 | INORGANIC: Copper, Lead, Nitrate, Nitrite, Orthophosphate (UR), pH Units (UR); MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| AQUA TECH SERVICE AND CONSULTING | Boone | 7929 HWY 105 S. | (828) 773-0971 | 37919 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| EUROFINS BUILT ENV. TESTING EAST - CARY | Cary | 730 SE MAYNARD ROAD | (919) 481-1413 | 37912 | INORGANIC: Total Asbestos | unknown — call first | unknown |
| EUROFINS RALEIGH | Cary | 104-A WOODWINDS INDUSTRIAL COURT | (919) 467-3090 | 37724 | INORGANIC: Color (UR), Conductivity (UR), Nitrate, Nitrite, Orthophosphate (UR), pH Units (UR)…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC) | unknown — call first | unknown |
| CHARLOTTE WATER - ENVIRONMENTAL LAB SERVICES | Charlotte | 4222 WESTMONT DRIVE | (704) 336-3690 | 37417 | INORGANIC: Acidity (UR), Alkalinity, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC); SYNTHETIC ORGANIC (SOC): Dibromoacetic acid, Dichloroacetic acid, Monobromoace… | unknown — call first | unknown |
| CHEM-BAC LABS, INC. | Charlotte | 2500 WEST BLVD. | (704) 394-6381 | 37908 | INORGANIC: Temperature (UR); MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| EUROFINS CHARLOTTE | Charlotte | 449 SPRINGBROOK ROAD | (704) 529-6364 | 37735 | INORGANIC: Acidity (UR), Alkalinity, Chloride (UR), Color (UR), Conductivity (UR), Cyanide…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli; SYNTHETIC ORGANIC (SOC): 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane, Ethylene dibromide (EDB); VOLATILE OR… | unknown — call first | unknown |
| CLEAN WATER LABS | Columbus | 6343 S NC 9 HWY | (828) 393-4136 | 37900 | INORGANIC: Nitrate; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| ONTERRIS LABORATORIES, LLC - DURHAM | Durham | 800 CAPITOLA DRIVE #1 | (804) 358-8295 | 37918 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES- Eden NC | Eden | 205 EAST MEADOW ROAD SUITE A | (803) 227-2702 | 37738 | INORGANIC: Alkalinity, Color (UR), Nitrate, Nitrite, pH Units (UR), Temperature (UR)…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| JLA INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Edenton | 145 PEANUT DRIVE | (252) 482-4456 | 37785 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC) | unknown — call first | unknown |
| MICROBAC - FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION | Fayetteville | 2592 HOPE MILLS ROAD | (910) 864-1920 | 37714 | INORGANIC: Alkalinity, Conductivity (UR), pH Units (UR), TDS-Total Dissolved Solids, Temperature (UR), Turbidity (UR); MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC) | unknown — call first | unknown |
| EAS TESTING LABORATORY | Franklin | 453 DEPOT STREET | (828) 524-2353 | 37789 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| WATER TECH LABORATORIES, INC. | Granite Falls | 5 PINEWOOD PLAZA DRIVE | (828) 396-4444 | 37711 | INORGANIC: Alkalinity, Calcium (UR), Calcium Hardness (as CaCO3), Conductivity (UR), Copper, Lead…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC) | unknown — call first | unknown |
| SCIENTIFIC ANALYTICAL INSTITUTE | Greensboro | 4604 DUNDAS DR. | (336) 292-3888 | 37791 | INORGANIC: Amphibole, Chrysotile, Copper, Lead, Silica (UR), Total Asbestos; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC) | unknown — call first | unknown |
| SPECIALTY LLC | Greensboro | 616 GUILFORD COLLEGE RD. SUITE G | (336) 510-7333 | 37909 | INORGANIC: Aluminum (UR), Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Cadmium…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC) | unknown — call first | unknown |
| EUROFINS GREENVILLE | Greenville | 114 OAKMONT DRIVE | (252) 756-6208 | 37715 | INORGANIC: Acidity (UR), Alkalinity, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC); RADIOCHEMISTRY: Uranium; SYNTHETIC ORGANIC (SOC): 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane,… | unknown — call first | unknown |
| JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | Hendersonville | 3801 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY | (828) 697-0063 | 37914 | INORGANIC: Nitrate, Orthophosphate (UR); MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES- Huntersville NC | Huntersville | 9800 KINCEY AVENUE, SUITE 100 | (803) 227-2702 | 37706 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC); SYNTHETIC ORGANIC (SOC): Dibromoacetic acid, Dichloroacetic acid, Monobromoacetic acid, Monochloroacetic acid, Total Haloacetic Acids, Trichloroacetic aci… | unknown — call first | unknown |
| BEACHAM LABORATORY- DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL | Jacksonville | 255A WILMINGTON HWY | (910) 392-0223 | 37718 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| DENTISAFE, INC. | Jamestown | 800 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE E | (336) 688-1400 | 37917 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC) | unknown — call first | unknown |
| EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC.-Kernersville | Kernersville | 706 GRALIN STREET | (336) 992-1025 | 37766 | INORGANIC: Amphibole, Chrysotile, Total Asbestos | unknown — call first | unknown |
| TBL | Lumberton | 2401 WEST FIFTH STREET | (910) 370-0371 | 37781 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS - OUTER BANKS | Manteo | 710 BOWSERTOWN ROAD | (252) 473-5702 | 37796 | INORGANIC: Nitrite; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| K & W LABORATORIES, LLC | Midland | 1121 NC HWY 24 27 W | (704) 888-1211 | 37767 | INORGANIC: Acidity (UR), Alkalinity, Calcium (UR), Calcium Hardness (as CaCO3), Chloride (UR), Color (UR)…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC) | unknown — call first | unknown |
| KACE ENVIRONMENTAL INC. | Mooresboro | 2905 WOOD ROAD | (828) 657-1810 | 37798 | INORGANIC: Nitrate; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC.-Raleigh | Morrisville | 2500 GATEWAY CENTRE BLVD., SUITE 600 | (919) 465-3900 | 37792 | INORGANIC: Amphibole, Chrysotile, Total Asbestos; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | Murphy | 2430 BARNETT ROAD | (828) 644-4835 | 37760 | INORGANIC: pH Units (UR), Temperature (UR); MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| MATHEWS WATER TREATMENT | Oxford | 3191 GELA ROAD | (919) 691-1056 | 37903 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| EMSL ANALYTICAL INC - CHARLOTTE | Pineville | 10801 SOUTHERN LOOP BLVD. | (704) 525-2205 | 37907 | INORGANIC: Arsenic, Chloride (UR), Copper, Fluoride, Iron, Lead…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| BYERS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. | Pisgah Forest | 40 LITTLE COVE FARM LANE | (828) 577-9916 | 37915 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| ROYAL WATER WORKS INC. | Pisgah Forest | 39 PISGAH HWY | (828) 506-5572 | 37775 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| WILLIAMS ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING | Pisgah Forest | 290 SILVER FOX LANE | (828) 243-1707 | 37910 | INORGANIC: Orthophosphate (UR); MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| RTI INTERNATIONAL | R.T.P. | 3040 E. CORNWALLIS ROAD JOHNSON-234 | (919) 485-5520 | 37913 | INORGANIC: Aluminum (UR), Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Cadmium… | unknown — call first | unknown |
| TRI STATE WATER SYSTEMS | Randleman | 6275 GEORGIA DRIVE | (336) 706-0747 | 37916 | MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| MERITECH, INC. | Reidsville | 642 TAMCO ROAD | (336) 342-4748 | 37740 | INORGANIC: Alkalinity, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Cadmium…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli; SYNTHETIC ORGANIC (SOC): Dibromoacetic acid, Dichloroacetic acid, Monobromoacetic acid, Monochloroacetic acid, To… | unknown — call first | unknown |
| CAMERON TESTING SERVICES INC. | Sanford | 219 S. STEELE STREET | (919) 208-4240 | 37799 | INORGANIC: Alkalinity, Aluminum (UR), Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC) | unknown — call first | unknown |
| STATESVILLE ANALYTICAL, HOLDINGS, LLC | Statesville | 122 COURT STREET | (704) 872-4697 | 37755 | INORGANIC: Acidity (UR), Alkalinity, Aluminum (UR), Antimony, Arsenic, Barium…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.-SYLVA | Sylva | 2663 SKYLAND DR. | (828) 586-5588 | 37754 | INORGANIC: Alkalinity (UR), Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Lead…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| WNC INDEPENDENT LABS | Weaverville | 5 VANNA CT. | (828) 552-5174 | 37904 | INORGANIC: pH Units (UR), Temperature (UR); MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli | unknown — call first | unknown |
| ALLIANCE TECHNICAL GROUP, LLC - WILMINGTON | Wilmington | 6319-D CAROLINA BEACH RD | (910) 793-0128 | 37788 | INORGANIC: Acidity (UR), Alkalinity, Aluminum (UR), Antimony, Arsenic, Barium…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC) | unknown — call first | unknown |
| CAPE FEAR ANALYTICAL, LLC | Wilmington | 3306 KITTY HAWK ROAD, SUITE 120 | (910) 795-0421 | 37901 | SYNTHETIC ORGANIC (SOC): Dioxin(2,3,7,8-TCDD) | unknown — call first | unknown |
| ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC. | Wilmington | 6602 WINDMILL WAY | (910) 392-0223 | 37729 | INORGANIC: Acidity (UR), Alkalinity, Aluminum (UR), Antimony, Arsenic, Barium…; MICROBIOLOGY: Coliform, E. coli, Heterotrophic Bacteria (HPC); RADIOCHEMISTRY: Uranium; SYNTHETIC ORGANIC (SOC): 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloroprop… | unknown — call first | unknown |
| ONTERRIS LABORATORIES, LLC- WILMINGTON | Wilmington | 2712 EXCHANGE DRIVE | (910) 876-6895 | 37920 | PFAS: HFPO-DA (GenX), PFBS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFOA, PFOS | unknown — call first | unknown |
Official tools if you need more labs
- NCSLPH — Certified Drinking Water Commercial Laboratories — search by contaminant or view the full commercial list (includes out-of-state labs omitted here).
- NC DHHS — Private Well Water Testing FAQs — new-well and existing-well paths; links the certified-lab search.
- NC DHHS — Private Wells program.
- NCSLPH — Environmental Inorganic Chemistry — homeowner samples via local health department only.
- Find your local health department (DPH directory).
- NCSLPH — Environmental Sciences Certifications hub.