State-certified labTakes homeowner samples

Laclede County Health Department Laboratory

Lebanon, MO · Laclede CountyCounty health department lab

Call (417) 532-3477
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Certification
State certified
list checked September 30, 2026
Certificate
820
Missouri program
Tests listed
1
Coliform Bacteria
Homeowner samples
Yes
Drop-off

About Laclede County Health Department Laboratory

Laclede County Health Department Laboratory is a county health department lab in Lebanon, MO (Laclede County). It is on the Missouri drinking water program's list of certified laboratories (certificate 820), and we last checked the list on September 30, 2026.

The lab takes samples from homeowners.

Before you go: Certified by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for drinking water analyses (certificate 820): Microbiology. Bacteriology certification expires Jul 31, 2027. County or city health department laboratory; the usual place for the yearly 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
820
Certified by
Missouri drinking water program
Certified for
Microbiology
Lab type
County Health
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 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 Missouri: $10 for a bacteria test. State Public Health Laboratory bacteria kit from any local health department ($10 handling fee). 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

405 Harwood Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536

Lab address

Questions about Laclede County Health Department Laboratory

Is Laclede County Health Department Laboratory state certified?

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

What can Laclede County Health Department 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 Laclede County Health Department Laboratory?

Call (417) 532-3477 and visit the lab's website. The address is 405 Harwood Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536.

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