State-certified labTakes homeowner samples

Tennessee Tech University Water Center

Cookeville, TN · Putnam CountyUniversity lab

Call (931) 372-3538
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Certification
State certified
list checked September 29, 2026
Certificate
02029
Tennessee program
Tests listed
7
Arsenic and more
Homeowner samples
Yes
Drop-off

About Tennessee Tech University Water Center

Tennessee Tech University Water Center is a university lab in Cookeville, TN (Putnam County). It is on the Tennessee drinking water program's list of certified laboratories (certificate 02029), and we last checked the list on September 29, 2026.

The lab takes samples from homeowners.

Before you go: Certified by the TDEC Division of Water Resources for drinking water analyses (Tennessee lab ID 02029): Disinfection byproducts; Microbiology (enzyme substrate: total coliform, E. coli); General chemistry (turbidity, corrosivity, pH); Inorganics and trace metals; Microbiology (membrane filter: total and fecal coliform, E. coli). Chemistry certification expires 2026-11-28. Bacteriology certification expires 2026-10-05. Certification list dated March 17, 2026. Call first to confirm the lab accepts samples from private well owners and to ask about bottles and pricing.

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Certification and services

State certified
Certification number
02029
Certified by
Tennessee drinking water program
Certified for
Disinfection byproducts, Microbiology (enzyme substrate: total coliform, E. coli), General chemistry (turbidity, Corrosivity, Ph), Inorganics and trace metals, Microbiology (membrane filter: total and fecal coliform, E. coli)
Lab type
University
Last verified
September 29, 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 Tennessee: $40 for a bacteria test. Tennessee Tech Water Center: $40 bacteria, $125 basic package with bacteria, minerals and nitrate. 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.

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

P O Box 5033, Cookeville, TN 38505

Lab address

Questions about Tennessee Tech University Water Center

Is Tennessee Tech University Water Center state certified?

Yes. It is on the Tennessee list of laboratories certified for drinking water testing, last checked September 29, 2026.

What can Tennessee Tech University Water Center 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 Tennessee Tech University Water Center?

Call (931) 372-3538 and visit the lab's website. The address is P O Box 5033, Cookeville, TN 38505.

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