Commercial laboratory

Waypoint Analytical, LLC (Jackson)

Jackson, TN · Madison 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
02046
Certified by
Tennessee drinking water program
Certified for
Microbiology (enzyme substrate: total coliform, E. coli), Inorganics and trace metals
Lab type
Commercial
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Listed on the official state certified laboratory list.

Tests this lab is certified for

Arsenic
Coliform Bacteria
Full Homeowner Panel
Hardness
Iron and Manganese
Lead
Nitrate / Nitrite

Certified by the TDEC Division of Water Resources for drinking water analyses (Tennessee lab ID 02046): Microbiology (enzyme substrate: total coliform, E. coli); Inorganics and trace metals. Chemistry certification expires 2026-12-05. Bacteriology certification expires 2026-12-05. 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.

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.