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FROM SUBURBAN TESTING LABS TO SPL: SAME TRUSTED TEAM, STRONGER THAN EVER.

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A Trusted Lab, Now Part of SPL

For more than 60 years, our Reading, Pennsylvania laboratory has delivered accurate, defensible environmental testing data to protect public health and preserve the environment. Founded in 1963 as Suburban Testing Labs, we’ve grown from a small regional water testing company into one of the largest independent laboratories in the Mid-Atlantic.

Today, we are proud to continue that legacy as SPL Reading—offering the same trusted team, the same high-quality service, and now the added strength of SPL’s national network. From drinking water and wastewater testing to soil, biosolids, and solid materials analysis, we serve clients across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware with the accuracy, speed, and customer care they’ve come to expect.

Our purpose remains the same: delivering high-quality, defensible data with integrity, innovation, and personalized support.

News

  • Suburban Testing Labs is Now SPL

    A New Name, A Shared Mission On September 1, 2025, we officially begin a new chapter: Suburban Testing Labs will rebrand to SPL. This evolution is rooted in our shared purpose—to deliver high-quality environmental testing […]

  • What the Historic NJ PFAS Settlement Means for Your Water Systems

    PFAS accountability is accelerating in the Mid-Atlantic. New Jersey has secured nearly $2.5 billion in landmark settlements, while Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware face rising legal action and regulatory enforcement. Suburban Testing Labs is the region’s […]

  • Summertime Sampling Success

    Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Warm-Weather Testing In this article:  Learn best practices for hot-weather sampling success Avoid common summer mistakes that delay lab results Tips for proper container use, PFAS protocol, and paperwork Prevent failed […]