State-certified labTakes homeowner samples

Fairfax County Health Department Joanne Jorgenson Laboratory

Fairfax, VA · Fairfax CountyCounty health department lab

Call (703) 277-3253
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Certification
State certified
list checked September 29, 2026
Certificate
VA00030
Virginia program
Tests listed
5
Arsenic and more
Homeowner samples
Yes
Drop-off

About Fairfax County Health Department Joanne Jorgenson Laboratory

Fairfax County Health Department Joanne Jorgenson Laboratory is a county health department lab in Fairfax, VA (Fairfax County). It is on the Virginia drinking water program's list of certified laboratories (certificate VA00030), and we last checked the list on September 29, 2026.

The lab takes samples from homeowners.

Before you go: Certified by the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services for drinking water analyses (EPA lab ID VA00030): Microbiology, Inorganic chemistry, Metals. Certification expires 2027-06-30. County health laboratory; the usual place for a bacteria test on a private well. Call for bottles, drop-off days and pricing.

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Certification and services

State certified
Certification number
VA00030
Certified by
Virginia drinking water program
Certified for
Microbiology, Inorganic chemistry, Metals
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 Virginia: $70 for a bacteria test that also covers nitrate. Virginia Household Water Quality Program clinics: $70 covers 14 tests including bacteria and nitrate. 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.

Arsenic

Natural in some bedrock, with no taste or smell. The EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L. Learn more

Coliform Bacteria

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

Location

10310 Layton Hall Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Lab address

Questions about Fairfax County Health Department Joanne Jorgenson Laboratory

Is Fairfax County Health Department Joanne Jorgenson Laboratory state certified?

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

What can Fairfax County Health Department Joanne Jorgenson Laboratory test well water for?

Its listing covers arsenic, coliform bacteria, iron and manganese, lead and nitrate / nitrite. 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 Fairfax County Health Department Joanne Jorgenson Laboratory?

Call (703) 277-3253 and visit the lab's website. The address is 10310 Layton Hall Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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