State laboratory

Florida DOH Bureau of Labs – Environmental Microbiology

Jacksonville, FL · Duval County

Homeowner samplesNot listed, call to confirm
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Walk-in drop offNot listed, call to confirm

Certification and services

State certified
Certification number
E12913
Certified by
Florida drinking water program
Certified for
Microbiology
Lab type
State
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Listed on the official state certified laboratory list.

Tests this lab is certified for

Coliform Bacteria

Certified by the Florida Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Certification Program (NELAP) for drinking water analyses (certificate E12913): Microbiology. Certificate valid through 2027-06-30. State public health laboratory; private well samples normally go through the county health department.

How to submit a sample

  1. 1
    Call or check the website 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.

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