VA
Virginia American Water Company - Alexandria
2225 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Water testing in Virginia
81 certified labs for drinking and well water testing in Virginia, from the official list, plus mail-in labs certified in Virginia, typical costs and what to test for.
38 cities & counties81 certified labs
Source: Virginia DCLS list of drinking water laboratories with certification detail, list dated Aug 1, 2026. Find a Water Test is independent and not affiliated with Virginia's Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS). Certification covers specific tests, so confirm the lab is certified for the ones you need: Verify a certification.
81Certified labs in Virginia on our list
50Counties with a listed lab
78Labs certified for bacteria (coliform)
1Mail-in labs certified in Virginia
Major cities
Counties in Virginia A–Z
- Charlottesville city2
- Chesterfield County4
- Culpeper County2
- Fairfax County4
- Fauquier County2
- Halifax County2
- Hanover County2
- Henrico County2
- Henry County2
- Loudoun County3
- Lynchburg city2
- Newport News city3
- Norfolk city2
- Prince William County2
- Radford city2
- Richmond city3
- Salem city2
- Staunton city2
- Suffolk city2
- Virginia Beach city3
- Washington County2
- Wythe County3
Smaller counties in Virginia
Counties with only a few listings so far, grouped by county.
Alexandria city 1
Appomattox County 1
TA
Town of Appomattox Drinking Water Analysis Laboratory
216 Ethel Street, Appomattox, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Bedford County 1
WA
Willoughby & Associates, Inc.
15421 Forest Road, Suite A, Forest, VA
Campbell County 1
OR
Otter River Filter Plant
9625 Leesville Rd, Evington, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Caroline County 1
MA
Mid-Atlantic Laboratories, Inc.
224 Main St., Suite 1, Port Royal, VA
Carroll County 1
SS
Southwest Soils and Water Testing
305 Oak Street, Hillsville, VA
Chesapeake city 1
CC
City of Chesapeake Public Utilities
3550 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Danville city 1
CD
City of Danville Division of Water and Wastewater Treatment
279 Park Avenue, Danville, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Dickenson County 1
JF
John Flannagan Water Authority Lab
552 Flannagan Dam Rd, Haysi, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Frederick County 1
SB
Shenandoah Bacteriological Laboratory
460 Reynolds Road, Cross Junction, VA
Gloucester County 1
CB
Coastal Bioanalysts, Inc.
6400 Enterprise Court, Gloucester, VA
Hampton city 1
UL
Universal Laboratories - Hampton
20 Research Drive, Hampton, VA
Harrisonburg city 1
VR
VDACS RAHL Harrisonburg
261 Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Hopewell city 1
VA
Virginia American Water Company - Hopewell
900 Industrial St, Hopewell, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Mecklenburg County 1
BB
B & B Consultants, Inc.
316 E. Third St., Chase City, VA
Norton city 1
EM
Environmental Monitoring, Inc.
5730 Industrial Park Road, Norton, VA
Petersburg city 1
AR
Appomattox River Water Authority
21300 Chesdin Road, South Chesterfield, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Prince Edward County 1
FW
Farmville Water Plant
510 Waterworks Road, Farmville, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Pulaski County 1
PC
Pulaski County PSA Water Treatment Plant
3056 Water Plant Rd, Draper, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Rockbridge County 1
PA
Pace Analytical Services, LLC - Lexington VA
782 North Lee Highway, Lexington, VA
Rockingham County 1
TS
Three Springs Water Plant
3275 Three Springs Rd, McGaheysville, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Russell County 1
TL
The Town of Lebanon Water - Wastewater Laboratory
272 Haber Dr, Lebanon, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Shenandoah County 1
IE
Inboden Environmental Services, Inc.
5790 Main Street, Mount Jackson, VA
Smyth County 1
MW
Marion Water Plant
160 Water Mill Road, Marion, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Spotsylvania County 1
SC
Spotsylvania County Laboratory Services
10900 H C C Drive, Fredericksburg, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Waynesboro city 1
CW
City of Waynesboro Water Treatment Plant
2091 Lyndhurst Road, Waynesboro, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Wise County 1
BS
Big Stone Gap Water Plant
942 Crackers Neck Road, Big Stone Gap, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
York County 1
NN
Newport News Waterworks Water Quality Laboratory
3629 G. Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA
Public water system lab. Many don't accept private well samples, so call first.
Mail-in labs that ship to Virginia
How mail-in testing worksNT
National Testing Laboratories (WaterCheck)
Ships nationwide
Single tests from $75; well and city packages $165 to $440
Certified in Virginia
TS
Tap Score by SimpleLab
Ships nationwide
About $189 to $1,125 (city and well kits, Oct 2026)
Testing service: sends your sample to a partner lab.
How to get your water tested in Virginia
- Pick a certified lab. In Virginia, drinking water labs are certified by the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services.
- Choose your tests. For a private well, the EPA recommends testing every year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids and pH. Add local concerns like arsenic, lead or PFAS.
- Get the lab's bottles. Use the lab's sterile bottles and follow its instructions exactly. Bacteria samples usually have to reach the lab within about a day.
- Check the results against EPA limits with our results checker, and retest after any repair or treatment.
Lab list from Virginia's Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS), current as of 2026-08-01.
Certifying agencies: State programs that certify labs to conduct drinking water analyses (US EPA).
What water testing costs in Virginia
Prices vary by lab. These are one state lab's published fees, so you have a benchmark when you call around. See the full cost guide.
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Common questions
Where can I get my water tested in Virginia?
There are 81 certified labs in Virginia on our list, drawn from the state's official list. 1 mail-in lab is also certified in Virginia. Labs are certified by the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services, so confirm the lab is certified for the specific tests you need.
How much does well water testing cost in Virginia?
A basic bacteria test costs about $35 at a state public health lab, and bacteria plus nitrate about $70. Full homeowner packages run a few hundred dollars. Call two or three labs for current prices.
How often should I test my well in Virginia?
The EPA recommends testing a private well every year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids and pH, and right away after flooding, well repairs, or a change in taste, color or smell.
Is a mail-in kit as good as a local lab?
If the lab analyzing it is certified in your state for those tests, yes. For a home sale, check whether your lender requires the sample to be collected by the lab or an inspector.