Commercial laboratory

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

East Boothbay, ME · Lincoln County

Homeowner samplesNot listed, call to confirm
Mail-in kitsNot listed, call to confirm
Walk-in drop offNot listed, call to confirm

Certification and services

State certified
Certification number
BGL
Certified by
Maine drinking water program
Certified for
Pfas
Lab type
Commercial
Last verified
September 30, 2026

Listed on the official state certified laboratory list.

Tests this lab is certified for

PFAS

On the Maine CDC list of in-state commercial drinking water laboratories accredited by the Maine Laboratory Accreditation Program (lab code BGL; list updated May 16, 2026). Accredited for PFAS only.

How to submit a sample

  1. 1
    Call or check the website 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.

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