State-certified labTakes homeowner samples

VDACS Regional Animal Health Laboratory, Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA · City of LynchburgState laboratory

Call (434) 200-9988
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Certification
State certified
list checked September 29, 2026
Certificate
VA01384
Virginia program
Tests listed
1
Coliform Bacteria
Homeowner samples
Yes
Drop-off

About VDACS Regional Animal Health Laboratory, Lynchburg

VDACS Regional Animal Health Laboratory, Lynchburg is a state laboratory in Lynchburg, VA (City of Lynchburg). It is on the Virginia drinking water program's list of certified laboratories (certificate VA01384), and we last checked the list on September 29, 2026.

The lab takes samples from homeowners.

Before you go: Certified by the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services for drinking water analyses (EPA lab ID VA01384): Microbiology. Certification expires 2027-06-30. Regional Animal Health Laboratory run by the Department of Agriculture; it accepts private well samples for a bacteria test. Call for bottles and drop-off hours.

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Certification and services

State certified
Certification number
VA01384
Certified by
Virginia drinking water program
Certified for
Microbiology
Lab type
State
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 Virginia: $70 for a bacteria test that also covers nitrate. Virginia Household Water Quality Program clinics: $70 covers 14 tests including bacteria 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.

Coliform Bacteria

Total coliform and E. coli. The test the CDC recommends every year for every private well. Learn more

Location

4832 Tyreeanna Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Lab address

Questions about VDACS Regional Animal Health Laboratory, Lynchburg

Is VDACS Regional Animal Health Laboratory, Lynchburg state certified?

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

What can VDACS Regional Animal Health Laboratory, Lynchburg 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 VDACS Regional Animal Health Laboratory, Lynchburg?

Call (434) 200-9988 and visit the lab's website. The address is 4832 Tyreeanna Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24504.

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