State-certified labTakes homeowner samples

IDPH Division of Laboratories (Springfield)

Springfield, IL · Sangamon CountyState laboratory

Call (217) 782-6562
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Certification
State certified
list checked September 30, 2026
Certificate
IDPH
Illinois program
Tests listed
1
Coliform Bacteria
Homeowner samples
Yes
Drop-off

About IDPH Division of Laboratories (Springfield)

IDPH Division of Laboratories (Springfield) is a state laboratory in Springfield, IL (Sangamon County). It is on the Illinois drinking water program's list of certified laboratories (certificate IDPH), and we last checked the list on September 30, 2026.

The lab takes samples from homeowners.

Before you go: The IDPH Division of Laboratories runs the bacteria test for private wells sampled through local health departments: the homeowner gets the bottle from the county health department, which submits it to the state lab, so start with your county health department rather than the lab.

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Certification and services

State certified
Certification number
IDPH
Certified by
Illinois drinking water program
Certified for
Microbiology
Lab type
State
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. 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

825 North Rutledge Street, Springfield, IL 62702

Lab address

Questions about IDPH Division of Laboratories (Springfield)

Is IDPH Division of Laboratories (Springfield) state certified?

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

What can IDPH Division of Laboratories (Springfield) 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 IDPH Division of Laboratories (Springfield)?

Call (217) 782-6562 and visit the lab's website. The address is 825 North Rutledge Street, Springfield, IL 62702.

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