State-certified lab

Pirtle Spring Bacteriological Laboratory

Cecilia, KY · Hardin CountyCommercial laboratory

Call (270) 862-4340
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Certification
State certified
list checked September 30, 2026
Certificate
KY00064
Kentucky program
Tests listed
1
Coliform Bacteria
Homeowner samples
Call to ask
not listed on the record

About Pirtle Spring Bacteriological Laboratory

Pirtle Spring Bacteriological Laboratory is a commercial laboratory in Cecilia, KY (Hardin County). It is on the Kentucky drinking water program's list of certified laboratories (certificate KY00064), and we last checked the list on September 30, 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 Kentucky Division of Water drinking water laboratory certification program (lab ID KY00064) for: Microbiology. From the 2025 Kentucky certified drinking water laboratory list (revised April 28, 2025). Call first to confirm the lab accepts samples from private well owners and to ask about bottles, drop-off hours and pricing.

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Certification and services

State certified
Certification number
KY00064
Certified by
Kentucky drinking water program
Certified for
Microbiology
Lab type
Commercial
Last verified
September 30, 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 Kentucky: $50 for a bacteria test. State lab sampling fee through the local health department (bacteria only); private labs set their own nitrate prices. 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

1500 Shipley Road, Cecilia, KY 42724

Lab address

Questions about Pirtle Spring Bacteriological Laboratory

Is Pirtle Spring Bacteriological Laboratory state certified?

Yes. It is on the Kentucky list of laboratories certified for drinking water testing, last checked September 30, 2026.

What can Pirtle Spring Bacteriological 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?

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

How do I contact Pirtle Spring Bacteriological Laboratory?

Call (270) 862-4340. The address is 1500 Shipley Road, Cecilia, KY 42724.

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