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IL certified
Homeowner samples
- Coliform Bacteria
State-certified labTakes homeowner samples
Pace Analytical Services (Peoria)
- Certification
- State certified list checked September 30, 2026
- Certificate
- 17553 Illinois program
- Tests listed
- 7 Arsenic and more
- Homeowner samples
- Yes Drop-off
About Pace Analytical Services (Peoria)
Pace Analytical Services (Peoria) is a commercial laboratory in Peoria, IL (Peoria County). It is on the Illinois drinking water program's list of certified laboratories (certificate 17553), and we last checked the list on September 30, 2026.
The lab takes samples from homeowners.
Before you go: Certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health for drinking water microbiology (IDPH lab 17553; certified list revised December 4, 2025). Accredited by the Illinois EPA Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program for chemical analysis of drinking water (IL ELAP lab code 100230; primary lab list of December 9, 2025). Runs both the bacteria test and the chemistry panel (nitrate, arsenic, lead, iron, manganese, hardness) that IDPH recommends for private wells; call for bottles, drop-off hours and pricing.
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Certification and services
State certified- Certification number
- 17553
- Certified by
- Illinois drinking water program
- Certified for
- Microbiology, Inorganic chemistry, Metals
- 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 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 Illinois: $30 for a bacteria test that also covers nitrate. County health department lab: one $30 test covers coliform, E. coli and nitrate (McHenry County). Prices at this lab may differ.
- 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
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.
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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.
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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
Full Homeowner Panel
A broad package that usually covers bacteria, nitrate, metals and minerals. Learn more
Hardness
Calcium and magnesium. You need this number to size a water softener. 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
2231 West Altorfer Drive, Peoria, IL 61615
Lab address
Questions about Pace Analytical Services (Peoria)
Is Pace Analytical Services (Peoria) state certified?
Yes. It is on the Illinois list of laboratories certified for drinking water testing, last checked September 30, 2026.
What can Pace Analytical Services (Peoria) test well water for?
Its listing covers arsenic, coliform bacteria, full homeowner panel, hardness, 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 Pace Analytical Services (Peoria)?
Call (309) 683-1766 and visit the lab's website. The address is 2231 West Altorfer Drive, Peoria, IL 61615.
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