State-certified lab

James R. Reed & Associates

Newport News, VA · City of Newport NewsCommercial laboratory

Call (757) 873-4703
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Certification
State certified
list checked September 29, 2026
Certificate
VA00015
Virginia program
Tests listed
5
Coliform Bacteria and more
Homeowner samples
Call to ask
not listed on the record

About James R. Reed & Associates

James R. Reed & Associates is a commercial laboratory in Newport News, VA (City of Newport News). It is on the Virginia drinking water program's list of certified laboratories (certificate VA00015), and we last checked the list on September 29, 2026.

The record does not say whether it takes samples from homeowners. Some certified labs only work with public water systems, so call before you collect a sample.

Before you go: Certified by the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services for drinking water analyses (EPA lab ID VA00015): Microbiology, Inorganic chemistry, Metals, Volatile organics. Certification expires 2026-09-30. Call first to confirm the lab accepts samples from private well owners and to ask about bottles and pricing.

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Certification and services

State certified
Certification number
VA00015
Certified by
Virginia drinking water program
Certified for
Microbiology, Inorganic chemistry, Metals, Volatile organics
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.

Homeowner samplesNot listed, call to confirm
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.

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

Volatile Organic Compounds

Fuel and solvent chemicals from spills and leaking tanks. Learn more

Location

770 Pilot House Drive, Newport News, VA 23606

Lab address

Questions about James R. Reed & Associates

Is James R. Reed & Associates state certified?

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

What can James R. Reed & Associates test well water for?

Its listing covers coliform bacteria, iron and manganese, lead, nitrate / nitrite and volatile organic compounds. Call to confirm prices and which tests it runs for private well owners.

Can I bring my own well water sample?

The listing does not say. Some certified labs only test for public water systems, so call before collecting a sample.

How do I contact James R. Reed & Associates?

Call (757) 873-4703 and visit the lab's website. The address is 770 Pilot House Drive, Newport News, VA 23606.

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