State-certified labTakes homeowner samples

Wichita Falls – Wichita County Public Health District Laboratory

Wichita Falls, TX · Wichita CountyCounty health department lab

Call (940) 761-7800
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Certification
State certified
list checked September 29, 2026
Certificate
T104704353
Texas program
Tests listed
1
Coliform Bacteria
Homeowner samples
Yes
Drop-off

About Wichita Falls – Wichita County Public Health District Laboratory

Wichita Falls – Wichita County Public Health District Laboratory is a county health department lab in Wichita Falls, TX (Wichita County). It is on the Texas drinking water program's list of certified laboratories (certificate T104704353), and we last checked the list on September 29, 2026.

The lab takes samples from homeowners.

Before you go: Accredited by the TCEQ Texas Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) for drinking water analyses (lab code T104704353): Microbiology. Accreditation scope current through 2026-11-30. Public health laboratory; ask about bacteria and nitrate testing for private wells.

This profile is built from the official state list of certified drinking water laboratories, checked on September 29, 2026. Well Water Insider does not rate or endorse labs. Run this lab? Claim the profile to add prices, turnaround times, hours and a description.

Certification and services

State certified
Certification number
T104704353
Certified by
Texas drinking water program
Certified for
Microbiology
Lab type
County Health
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.

Homeowner samplesYou can collect and drop off your own sample
Mail-in kitsNot listed, call to confirm
Walk-in drop offNot listed, call to confirm

Published lab fees in Texas: $20 for a bacteria test and $15 for nitrate. City utility labs charge $20 for bacteria (Wichita Falls, Midland); Texas A&M AgriLife screenings cover bacteria, nitrate and salinity for $15 (a screening, not a certified test). Prices at this lab may differ.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Coliform Bacteria

Total coliform and E. coli. The test the CDC recommends every year for every private well. Learn more

Location

1700 Third Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Lab address

Questions about Wichita Falls – Wichita County Public Health District Laboratory

Is Wichita Falls – Wichita County Public Health District Laboratory state certified?

Yes. It is on the Texas list of laboratories certified for drinking water testing, last checked September 29, 2026.

What can Wichita Falls – Wichita County Public Health District Laboratory test well water for?

Its listing covers coliform bacteria. 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. Get the right bottle from the lab first, especially for bacteria.

How do I contact Wichita Falls – Wichita County Public Health District Laboratory?

Call (940) 761-7800 and visit the lab's website. The address is 1700 Third Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.

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