Private well owners need to be concerned about their drinking water. The Residential Well Analysis Packages look at the common contaminants from various sources. Click here for Residential Pricing Packages or on the above navbar button for information regarding sampling criteria.

Prices

The prices presented in the Comprehensive Laboratory Pricing Schedule provides an in-depth look at our offerings for water and soil samples. Discounts based on volume are available as well as discounts for municipalities. Prices may change over time and be subject to prevailing rates if subcontracted.

Turnaround Times

The BCDHE Laboratory offers a standard turnaround of two weeks, however, rush services are available.

The standard rush times are 24 hours, 48 hours and one week. The surcharges are 100%, 75%, and 25%. Additional special requests will be considered and quoted for the customer's convenience.

Certification

The BCDHE laboratory is certified to test drinking water, bathing beaches, groundwater and wastewater. The BCDHE performs all analyses in conformance with testing methods required by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mass DEP and APHA standard methods.

Hours

The standard hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Pool samples are only accepted for analysis Monday or Tuesday from 8:00 to 3:00. All other samples are accepted Monday through Thursday between 8:00 and 4:00. Samples are no longer accepted on Fridays.

Sample Containers & Pickup Info

Pre-cleaned and sterilized sample containers are available without charge. Containers are preserved as appropriate. An in-depth catalog of sample containers, preservation and holding times can be reviewed by clicking here or in the above navigation bar. Samples for bacterial analysis must be taken in sterile bottles. Routine and pool analysis sample containers are also available at the Town Health Departments of Falmouth, Mashpee, Brewster, Chatham, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, and Truro. Courier service is available to Falmouth and Mashpee residents on Tuesdays through their respective Health Departments. There is also a courier service available on Wednesdays from the towns of Wellfleet, Eastham, and Brewster. Samples must be delivered by 9:30 AM in order to be picked up by the courier.

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