Minnesota Valley Testing Labs Inc.
- Certification
- State certified list checked September 29, 2026
- Certificate
- ND00016 Minnesota program
- Tests listed
- 6 Arsenic and more
- Homeowner samples
- Yes Mail-in
About Minnesota Valley Testing Labs Inc.
Minnesota Valley Testing Labs Inc. is a commercial laboratory in Bismarck, ND (Burleigh County). It is on the Minnesota drinking water program's list of certified laboratories (certificate ND00016), and we last checked the list on September 29, 2026.
The lab takes samples from homeowners and ships mail-in sample kits.
Before you go: MDH accredited (Safe Drinking Water Program, drinking water matrix), accepts samples from private homeowners. Accreditation expires 12/31/2026. Accredited for: Sulfate, Nitrate as N, Nitrite as N, Orthophosphate as P, Conductivity, Residue-filterable (TDS), Fluoride, pH, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Aluminum, Barium, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nickel, Sodium, Zinc, Antimony, Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Lead, Selenium, Silver, Thallium, Uranium (mass), Mercury.
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Certification and services
State certified- Certification number
- ND00016
- Certified by
- Minnesota drinking water program
- Certified for
- Chemical
- Lab type
- Commercial
- Last verified
- September 29, 2026
Listed on the official state certified laboratory list.
How to test your water here
How this lab takes samples, based on its listing. Call to confirm hours, bottles and prices.
Bacteria tests cost about $10 to $60 at state, county and university labs, nitrate about $10 to $80, and a broad panel with metals about $85 to $450. Prices at this lab may differ.
- 1
Call for the right bottles
Bacteria samples need a sterile bottle from the lab. Chemistry samples usually take a clean container the lab supplies.
- 2
Collect from a cold tap before treatment
Skip softeners and filters. Remove the aerator, run the water 3 to 5 minutes, then fill without touching the inside of the cap.
- 3
Keep it cold and deliver within 24 hours
Bacteria samples are time-sensitive. Use a cooler with ice packs and hand it in or ship it the same day.
- 4
Read the report against the standards
Compare results with EPA drinking water limits. If anything is over, our problem pages explain what it means and how to treat it.
Tests this lab is listed for
From the state certification list and the lab's own listing. Ask which ones it runs for homeowners.
Arsenic
Natural in some bedrock, with no taste or smell. The EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L. Learn more
Full Homeowner Panel
A broad package that usually covers bacteria, nitrate, metals and minerals. Learn more
Iron and Manganese
The cause of orange and black stains. EPA guidelines are 0.3 and 0.05 mg/L. Learn more
Lead
Usually from plumbing and older well parts. EPA says there is no safe level. Learn more
Nitrate / Nitrite
From fertilizer, manure and septic systems. The EPA limit is 10 mg/L as nitrogen. Learn more
Uranium
Natural in granite and some other rock. The EPA limit is 0.030 mg/L. Learn more
Location
2616 East Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Lab address
Questions about Minnesota Valley Testing Labs Inc.
Is Minnesota Valley Testing Labs Inc. state certified?
Yes. It is on the Minnesota list of laboratories certified for drinking water testing, last checked September 29, 2026.
What can Minnesota Valley Testing Labs Inc. test well water for?
Its listing covers arsenic, full homeowner panel, iron and manganese, lead, nitrate / nitrite and uranium. Call to confirm prices and which tests it runs for private well owners.
Can I bring my own well water sample?
Yes, the listing says it takes homeowner samples and ships mail-in kits. Get the right bottle from the lab first, especially for bacteria.
How do I contact Minnesota Valley Testing Labs Inc.?
Call (701) 258-9720 and visit the lab's website. The address is 2616 East Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501.