Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Suburban Testing Labs ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Suburban Testing Labs is Now SPL](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/suburban-testing-labs-rebrands-to-spl) - Suburban Testing Labs becomes SPL on September 1, 2025. Learn how this rebrand supports our continued growth, service excellence, and commitment to environmental stewardship. - [What the Historic NJ PFAS Settlement Means for Your Water Systems](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/pfas-lawsuits-mid-atlantic-water-supplier-compliance) - NJ has secured $2.5B in PFAS settlements. PA, MD, and DE face mounting lawsuits and EPA scrutiny. Learn how Suburban Testing Labs helps public water suppliers protect public health and stay compliant. - [Summertime Sampling Success](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/summertime-sampling-success) - Summer brings longer days and often more sampling events—but it also brings higher risks of sample error. Rising temperatures, increased field activity, and longer transport windows can all lead to compromised data if best practices aren’t followed. At STL, we partner with water and wastewater professionals to ensure your warm-weather sampling goes off without a hitch. - [The Hidden Compounds Disrupting Your Treatment Plant](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/disinfectants-qacs-wwtp-impact) - The surge in disinfectant use is sending QACs into wastewater systems—causing ammonia breakthrough, foaming, and compliance failures. Learn what’s behind the trend and how STL can help. - [Behind the Splash](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/pool-water-safety-july-4th) - Suburban Testing Labs tests pool and splash park water year-round for coliform bacteria to help keep your summer safe. Discover how public water safety is managed behind the scenes. - [Your Dedicated Support Team](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/dedicated-support-team-environmental-lab) - Discover how STL’s project management and client services teams work hand-in-hand to deliver fast, accurate results with a personal touch. Learn how our people-first approach sets us apart in the environmental testing industry. - [Honoring Memorial Day](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/memorial-day-2025-giveaway) - Honoring Memorial Day This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we enjoy every day, and we are forever grateful. As we gather with friends and family to mark the unofficial start of summer, - [EPA Holds the Line on PFOA and PFOS—but Loosens Grip on Other PFAS](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/trump-administration-reverses-pfas-limits) - The EPA will keep enforceable drinking water limits for PFOA and PFOS but will rescind and reconsider regulations for GenX, PFNA, PFHxS, and PFBS. Learn what this means for public water suppliers. - [Why Local Testing Labs Deliver Faster, Smarter, and Safer Results](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/local-lab-testing-benefits) - Discover why partnering with a local, state-certified environmental testing lab leads to faster turnaround times, clearer communication, and stronger regulatory compliance. - [EPA Doubles Down on PFAS Action](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/epa-pfas-regulations-2025-industry-utility-compliance.html) - The EPA’s latest crackdown on PFAS includes stricter testing, air monitoring, disposal guidance, and new liability protections for water utilities. Learn what these changes mean and how SPL can help you stay compliant. - [Earth Day 2025: Honoring Environmental Heroes](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/earth-day-2025-honoring-environmental-heroes/) - Earth Day Reflections 🌎 Earth Day is a reminder of our role in protecting the planet. 🧪 We’re celebrating key changemakers: Rachel Carson, Erin Brockovich, and Robert Bilott. 💧 We also recognize our clients and team members for their critical contributions to clean water and compliance. 📖 Explore the full story and learn how our - [Now Accredited for Dioxin Testing in Pennsylvania](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/dioxin-accredited-lab.html) - Leading the Way for Drinking Water Clients April 3, 2025 - Reading, PA We’re proud to announce that Suburban Testing Labs is now accredited to perform Dioxin analysis in drinking water in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania—a major milestone for both our lab and the clients we serve. We are now the only environmental laboratory performing - [The Great Fluoride Debate](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/fluoride-in-drinking-water-04102025) - What’s Really in Your Water—And Should It Stay There?If you’ve ever wondered what’s flowing from your faucet besides H₂O, you’re not alone. From TikTok threads to town hall meetings, one tiny ion is stirring up some serious waves: fluoride. Once hailed as a public health miracle, fluoride is now under fresh scrutiny. So what’s changed? - [Choosing a Dioxin Testing Partner](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/choosing-a-dioxin-lab-03312025html) - What to Ask Before You Commit Selecting a Dioxin testing partner is critical for public water suppliers, wastewater treatment plants, environmental consultants, and environmental laboratories. With stringent regulatory requirements and increasing scrutiny on compliance, choosing the proper laboratory can mean the difference between seamless compliance and costly violations. But how do you determine which lab - [Happy Valley - We have arrived!](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/state-college-service-center-open-house-photos-03272025.html) - Yesterday, we celebrated our new State College Service Center with a ribbon cutting and open house alongside clients, regulators, and members of our team (check out the photo gallery below!). This new location was opened by popular demand from water and wastewater clients in the region who were seeking a lab that offers more than - [Suburban Testing Labs Expands](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/state-college-service-center-open-house.html) - Join Us for the Grand Opening of Our New State College Service Center! We have exciting news to share! Suburban Testing Labs is growing, and we’re thrilled to announce the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our brand-new State College Service Center! Join Us to Celebrate This Milestone! We invite you to celebrate with - [RegTrack Compliance Case Study](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/regtrack-case-study-022425.html) - How We Helped a Contract Operations Company Client Stay Ahead of Compliance Changes Public water suppliers rely on strict adherence to sampling and reporting requirements to maintain compliance. They need a water testing laboratory that they can reply on. However, regulatory updates and data discrepancies can sometimes go unnoticed, leading to potential violations. Thanks to - [New PFAS Regulations for PA Wastewater Treatment Plants](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/new-pfas-regulations-npdes-permits-in-pa.html) - What You Need to Know: Understanding the Latest Compliance Requirements Last year, Pennsylvania implemented new wastewater treatment testing requirements for PFAS monitoring as part of the NPDES permit renewal program, marking a significant shift in compliance obligations for wastewater treatment plants and industrial users. After testing is completed, you may have these analytes added to - [Understanding PADEP’s New PFAS Regulations for Small Public Water Systems](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/understanding-padeps-new-pfas-regulations-for-small-public-water-systems.html) - Changes for Small Systems: What You Need to Know Starting in January 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) will enforce new regulations requiring public water suppliers (PWSs) serving 350 people or less to begin monitoring for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). This move follows the establishment of Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for two - [New Service Center in State College, PA](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/state-college-service-center-opens-01022025.html) - We’re officially open! Suburban Testing Labs is thrilled to announce that our new service center in State College, Pennsylvania, is now ready to serve clients across Central Pennsylvania. This milestone marks an exciting step forward in our goal to provide high-quality environmental testing services with unmatched turnaround times and regulatory compliance support. Key Benefits of - [Celebrating 50 Years of the Safe Drinking Water Act](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-celebrates-50-years-safe-drinking-water-act.html) - Reading, PA – Suburban Testing Labs is proud to join the water community in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the landmark law that has safeguarded public health by protecting drinking water quality since its passage on December 16, 1974. Suburban Testing Labs provides lab testing for approximately 10 Million - [Exceptional Project Management: The Suburban Testing Labs Advantage](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-project-manager-11222024.html) - At Suburban Testing Labs, we don’t just deliver data—we deliver confidence. Our dedicated project management team ensures seamless service, from project setup to final reporting, so you can focus on what matters most: protecting public health and the environment. This level of personalized attention sets us apart in an industry where many competitors lack a - [Streamline Your Sampling with our Field Technician Services](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/field-services-lab-testing-pa-md-de-nj-11152024.html) - When it comes to environmental testing, accurate sampling is the foundation of reliable results. At Suburban Testing Labs, we know that public water suppliers, environmental managers, and facility operators need data they can trust—without the stress of coordinating sampling logistics. That’s why our Field Scientists, Field Sampling Technicians, and Sample Couriers are ready to support - [Suburban Testing Labs Expands to Central Pennsylvania with New Service Center in State College](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/state-college-service-center.html) - We are excited to announce the opening of our new service center in State College, Pennsylvania. This strategic expansion allows Suburban Testing Labs to enhance service accessibility for our clients in the Central PA region, reaffirming our commitment to providing reliable, responsive, and high-quality environmental testing services. Supporting Central Pennsylvania’s Water and Wastewater Testing Needs - [Testing Turnaround Time Report](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/fast-turnaround-times-11012024.html) - Suburban Testing Labs Delivers Fast, Reliable Results At Suburban Testing Labs, we understand that time is of the essence when it comes to water and wastewater testing. For public water suppliers and wastewater treatment plants, timely results are crucial—not just for compliance but for ensuring public safety and operational efficiency. That's why we're committed to - [Introducing RegTrack: Your Shield Against Regulatory Risks](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/regtrack-tool-announcement-10172024.html) - At Suburban Testing Labs, we understand that Pennsylvania public water suppliers face immense pressure to comply with stringent state and federal regulations. Our PA water treatment operators live in a complex regulatory environment where precision, timeliness, and accuracy are non-negotiable. The stakes are high: non-compliance can result in severe penalties, reputational damage, and most importantly, - [EPA Finalizes New Lead and Copper Rule Improvements](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/epa-finalized-lead-and-copper-rule.html) - What Public Water Suppliers Need to Know On October 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the finalization of key improvements to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), which introduces new regulations that will reshape how public water suppliers manage lead service lines. These changes are critical to protecting public health and will become - [How Personalized Support Can Make or Break Your Water Testing Experience](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/personalized-service-lab-testing.html) - When it comes to environmental testing, water suppliers and wastewater operators have a lot on their plates: strict regulatory requirements, complex testing schedules, and operational challenges that leave little room for error. When you need reliable, accurate testing, there’s one factor that makes all the difference—personalized support from your lab testing partner. At Suburban Testing - [Our New Client Services Department Project Management Teams](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/new-blue-silver-pm-teams.html) - We are excited to introduce two dedicated Project Management teams in our Client Services Department: the Blue and Silver teams. We organized existing team members to form these two groups to ensure your needs are met efficiently. From addressing routine requests to resolving issues and reviewing results reports, we're here to answer the call. What - [Understanding the Latest PADEP Guidelines for Public Water Suppliers on Federal PFAS Regulation](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-pa-epa-pfas-rule.html) - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has issued an important update via email for public water suppliers concerning the federal PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR), published by the EPA on April 26, 2024. At Suburban Testing Labs, we strive to be your guide to help you through it all. Here’s a breakdown - [Suburban Testing Labs Achieves Groundbreaking Accreditation for PFAS Testing in Solids, Soil, and Biosolids via EPA Method 1633](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-solids-soils-1633) - We are excited to announce a major milestone for Suburban Testing Labs: we are the first laboratory in Pennsylvania to have officially gained accreditation for testing PFAS in solids, soil, and biosolids materials using the published final EPA Method 1633 rev 1.0. This achievement adds to our comprehensive PFAS testing capabilities, where we already hold - [Suburban Testing Labs Ranks #10 on GRCA’s Top Businesses List](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-ranks-10-on-grcas-top-businesses-list/) - We are thrilled to announce that Suburban Testing Labs has been ranked #10 out of 45 on the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s (GRCA) Top Businesses list, which was announced today in the Reading Eagle. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and growth in the field of environmental testing. A Milestone - [Learn from the Experts](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/learn-from-experts-2024.html) - Suburban Testing Labs' Leadership Presenters at Various Industry Conferences and Webinars At Suburban Testing Labs, we are proud to contribute to the growth and education within the water, wastewater, and environmental consulting industries. Our team of experts are frequently sought after as expert speakers at prestigious industry conferences and have experience presenting to various group - [Rich Stump, III Recognized with 2024 Leadership Award](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/rich-stump-vistage-award.html) - READING, March 6, 2024 – Rich Stump, III has been named the recipient of a 2024 Leadership Award by Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. The Leadership Award celebrates a member’s enduring excellence in leadership, recognizing the impact they’ve had on their business, Vistage group, and - [Navigating New PFAS Testing Requirements for Wastewater Treatment Plants in Pennsylvania](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/pfas-testing-wastewater.html) - New PFAS testing requirements are now in place for certain wastewater treatment permits in PA. In February 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) released new requirements for the analysis of PFAS at wastewater treatment plants, particularly those categorized as Major Sewage Facilities (average design flow greater than or equal to 1.0 million gallons - [Your New Client Experience Liaison](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/frank-medora-welcome.html) - At Suburban Testing Labs, we are dedicated to enhancing our team and services to better serve our valued clients. With great pleasure, we announce the latest addition to our team: Frank Medora, who joins us as our Client Experience Liaison. Frank brings with him over 30 years of experience in the areas of Chemistry, Laboratory - [Suburban Testing Labs' Leadership Strengthens Local Organizations](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/rich-sara-stump-new-board-roles-2023.html) - At Suburban Testing Labs, we take immense pride in the achievements of our team members, not only within the realm of environmental testing but also in their active roles within the community. Today, we are thrilled to share exciting news about our President, Rich Stump, and our Director of Marketing, Sara Stump, who have taken - [PA Water Suppliers PFAS Webinar - Sign Up Now!](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/pa-pws-pfas-webinar.html) - At Suburban Testing Labs, we are committed to supporting you in staying at the forefront of water quality compliance. That's why we are excited to invite you to our upcoming PFAS Webinar on Lab Testing with a Live Q&A Session. 📆 Date: Friday, November 17, 2023 ⏰ - [New eBook Release: Navigating PFAS Drinking Water Regulations in Pennsylvania](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/new-ebook-pfas-drinking-water.html) - At Suburban Testing Labs, we are committed to providing valuable resources to our community of public water suppliers. We understand that staying compliant with the latest regulations can be challenging, especially in the ever-evolving landscape of water quality standards. That's why we are excited to announce the release of our latest eBook, "Navigating PFAS Drinking - [Introducing New Private Well Testing Online Store](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/new-h2otest-online-store.html) - Safeguarding Your Family's Health Starts with Clean Water We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new Private Well Testing online store at Suburban Testing Labs! As a trusted provider of environmental testing services, we are committed to helping homeowners ensure the safety and quality of their well water with our HealthGuard Water - [2023 Business Excellence Award](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/2023-grca-business-excellence-award.html) - Suburban Testing Labs Honored with "Top Business Award" at GRCA Annual Dinner We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the Suburban Testing Labs team! Last night, at the highly anticipated GRCA Annual Dinner, our company was honored with one of the prestigious "Top Business Awards." This remarkable achievement serves as a testament to - [National Small Business Week 2023](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/national-small-business-week-2023.html) - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been observing National Small Business Week for over 50 years to acknowledge the significant role played by American entrepreneurs and small business owners. During this Small Business Week 2023, it's important to recognize smaller businesses' value to our economy and communities. This is especially true for environmental testing - [Suburban Testing Labs Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence in Environmental Testing](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/60th-anniversary.html) - Suburban Testing Labs, a leading environmental testing laboratory, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Founded in 1963, the company has come a long way since its humble beginnings and is now recognized as a trusted partner to a wide range of clients in industries such as public utilities, government, engineering firms, and manufacturing. Looking - [EPA Proposes PFAS Limits for Drinking Water](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/usepa-pfas-regulations-drinking-water.html) - This past Tuesday, March 14, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released proposed regulations for new Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) limits for PFAS in drinking water. These proposed regulations represent a significant step forward in protecting public health from the dangers of PFAS, which have been linked to a range of health issues, - [International Women's Day 2023](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/international-womens-day-2023.html) - Every March we highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. This Women’s History Month 2023, we are honoring three great women of environmental science: Rachel Carson, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and Sylvia Earle. Women at Suburban Testing Labs STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) careers worldwide continue to be dominated by men, - [Pennsylvania Adopts PFAS Limits for Drinking Water](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/pa-dep-adopts-pfas-limits-for-drinking-water.html) - Harrisburg, PA – In a first of its kind rulemaking, Pennsylvania has adopted new regulations to protect Pennsylvanians’ drinking water from PFAS chemicals by setting new limits on two forms of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The new rule sets maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in drinking water for two forms of PFAS – perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and - [National News Chooses Suburban for Tap Water Test](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/spotlight-on-america-pfas-pfoa-tap-water-test-11222022.html) - The National Desk, operated by the second-largest television broadcaster in the United States (Sinclair Broadcast Group, SGB), performed a drinking water test for harmful PFAS Compounds and chose Suburban Testing Labs to conduct their research. SGB is broadcast on 185 television stations in 86 markets and is a leading local news provider in the country. - [PA EQB Approves MCL for PFOA/PFOS](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/pa-eqb-mcl-pfoa-pfos-approval.html) - October 12, 2022, Harrisburg, PA - The Environmental Quality Board approved PADEP's Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) regulation proposal for two harmful PFAS compounds in drinking water: PFOA and PFOS. The regulation, which will update 25 Pa Code Chapter 109, also sets proposed monitoring and sampling requirements for public water suppliers. The final MCL for PFOA - [STL Only Lab in Mid-Atlantic Approved for UCMR5: EPA](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/epa-ucmr5-testing-approved-labs.html) - The only commercial laboratory in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia approved by USEPA for UCMR5 Testing. Reading, PA – In addition to being the first environmental testing lab in Pennsylvania accredited for the newly EPA-approved draft test method for analysis of Per/Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in non-potable water, EPA Method - [2022 Business Excellence Award](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/2022-grca-business-excellence-award.html) - The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) recently honored 50 top local businesses with their Business Excellence Award, and Suburban Testing Labs was proudly honored as #41 on the Top Businesses of the Greater Reading Area. Awards were presented during the GRCA's annual dinner, and featured Olympic Gold Medalist and NBC Commentator Scott Hamilton. “This Suburban - [Introducing New Method for Analysis of PFAS in Non-Potable Water](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/pfas-1633.html) - The first laboratory in Pennsylvania Accredited for EPA Method 1633. Friday, July 15, 2022, 07:00 AM EST Reading, PA – Suburban Testing Labs has become the first environmental testing lab in Pennsylvania accredited for the newly EPA-approved draft test method for analysis of Per/Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in non-potable water, EPA Method 1633. They will begin taking - [Earth Day 2022](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/earth-day-2022.html) - Earth Day is the day that was created to bring transformative change through education, activism, and change to benefit our planet. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, work, and communicate. We may be separated, but we are all in it together. Take Earth Day to remember the planet we all share, and - [DEP Announces Public Comment Period on New PFAS Drinking Water Regulation](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/padep-pfas-proposed-drinking-water-regulations.html) - Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today a 60-day public comment period that begins Saturday, February 26, 2022, on a new regulation to protect Pennsylvanians’ drinking water from PFAS chemicals. The comment period concerns a proposed rule to set maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in drinking water for two forms of - [Testing Water For PFAS & PCB Contamination](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/testing-water-for-pfas-pcb-contamination/) - PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) and PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances) are man-made chemical hazards that almost every American has the potential to be exposed to via consumer products, persistence in the environment, and more. The waste generated from cleaning up environmental contamination, known as remediation waste, often contains PCBs and PFAS, which are harmful to humans. - [Using Biosolids Can Reduce Erosion And Improve Soil Nutrients](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/using-biosolids-can-reduce-erosion-and-improve-soil-nutrients/) - Here’s a stark reality: half of our planet’s topsoil has been lost within the last 150 years. The primary causes for this decrease in soil quality continue to impact industries all over the world and involve unwanted erosion and complexities within historical and even modern human agricultural processes. For example, when European-American settlers initially started - [Volunteer to Protect Your Environment](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/mlkday-2022.html) - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Make it a Day ON, Not a Day Off. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2022 is Monday, January 17th. Americans began commemorating MLK Jr’s birthday through legislation in 1983 as a federal holiday, and it was decided to be the third Monday of every - [Sources of Exposure to PFAs](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/sources-of-exposure-to-pfas/) - Research has shown that PFOA and PFOS, two chemicals in the PFAS family, cause harm to humans, other mammals, and sea life. PFAS chemicals have a long history of use in consumer products, industrial development, and manufacturing since the 1940s. Studies have shown evidence of their harm to reproductive, developmental, and immunological systems with additional - [Ready For You](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-tests-brownfield-transportation-infrastructure-072020.html) - We’re here to answer the call. Summer is around the corner, and construction projects are starting up full swing. Many projects that were put on hold raced to start again when COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Whether you’ve just started a project, or have one in the works, we’re ready to take on your samples. We’ve - [Testing Pool Water](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-tests-pools-072418.html) - Your poolside worries should be limited to swimming, sunblock, and selfies - not bacteria. That’s where we come in. Summer pool season is quickly approaching, and we are the region's leading pool testing service provider. Last summer we performed over 8,200 analyses on pool samples, and continue to test indoor pools all year round. What - [Earth Day 2021](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/earth-day-2021.html) - Earth Day is the day that was created to bring transformative change through education, activism, and change to benefit our planet. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, work, and communicate. We may be separated, but we are all in it together. Take Earth Day to remember the planet we all share, and - [Women's History Month 2021](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/women-environmentalists-in-history-2021.html) - Every March we highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. This Women’s History Month 2021, we are honoring three great women of environmental science: Rachel Carson, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and Sylvia Earle. Rachel Carson (1907-1964) Marine Biologist and nature writer Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania, just upstream from - [African American Scientists and Environmentalists You Should Know](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/black-history-month-scientists-environmentalists-2021.html) - There are many African American scientists, inventors and activists that have made a profound impact on our industry. We didn't want the month to pass without highlighting a few to celebrate these great influencers. During this Black History Month, take a moment to learn about these five African American scientists and environmentalists you should know - [Meet our President](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/meet-our-president.html) - Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February every year, honoring our US Presidents. This week we thought we'd take a closer look at our own President of Suburban Testing Labs, Richard C. Stump, III. We asked Rich what he sees as the biggest regulatory issue coming and what he loves to do - [Data Quality Initatives in 2021](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/data-quality-initatives-in-2021.html) - The Passionate Pursuit of Perfection In a recent client survey, 60% of our respondents indicated that "defensible, trustworthy data quality" was the most important attribute they consider when choosing a lab. One of our main goals is to deliver the best client experience by fostering an environment of continuous improvement. We do that by building - [Volunteer to Protect Your Environment](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/mlkday-2021.html) - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Make it a Day ON, Not a Day Off. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2021 is Monday, January 18th. Americans began commemorating MLK Jr’s birthday through legislation in 1983 as a federal holiday, and it was decided to be the third Monday of every - [New Website Launch](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/new-website-launch.html) - Suburban Testing Labs, a leader in environmental lab testing, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. The brand new website offers visitors details about the company and its service offerings with a new modern and innovative look. The website also expands the sections of Data Quality and Field Sciences, two critical - [Taking Local Environmental Action](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/environmental-action-committee-oct-2020-tulpehocken.html) - At Suburban Testing Labs, we strive to protect public health and preserve our environment in everything we do. And that purpose extends beyond lab testing for our clients. The Environmental Action Committee (EAC) at Suburban Testing Labs is a group of employees who initiate actions to reduce our negative environmental impact. The EAC is committed - [(water+hops+barley) + wings + pizza = Super Bowl Sunday](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/super-bowl-54-and-water.html) - How does our job relate to the Super Bowl? Forbes estimates that Americans are drinking 325 million gallons of beer during the weekend of the big game. Whatever people are drinking, it takes a lot to wash down all the pizza and chicken wings. Super Bowl Sunday is second only to Thanksgiving in food consumption. - [Let's Do This.](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/environmental-lab-testing-consulting-easy-onboard-051518.html) - We make new client onboarding easy. Here's what you can expect... First you meet your dedicated Project Manager, who carefully gathers important information to make your project a success. This may be in person, on the phone, or via email - whichever method you prefer. We have three full-time Geoscientists on staff serving as Project - [2020 Top Business Recognition](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/2020-grca-top-business-recognition.html) - Our Team is celebrating today. #25 on the list of Greater Reading Top 50 Businesses according to the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, published today in the Reading Eagle Business Weekly. We have been appearing on this list every year since we were eligible, and once again are featured in the top half. Awards will be - [Brave Blue World Documentary Screening](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/brave-blue-world-documentary-screening-pwea-2020.html) - You are invited to a virtual screening of Brave Blue World, a documentary film that examines how new technologies and innovations can create a sustainable water future. The screening will be held on August 25,2020 at 6:30 P.M. A new documentary film titled Brave Blue World examines how new technologies and innovations can create a - [Drowning in Lab Problems? Let Us Keep You Afloat](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/let-us-keep-you-afloat-3.html) - Missed turnaround times? Unanswered questions or data inquiries? If any of this sounds familiar, you may be drowning in lab problems. Suburban Testing Labs can help. Our project turnaround time is currently running at 98.6%. This means we give you deadlines you can trust, and you get your report when you're supposed to, often earlier - [Testing Drinking Water](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-tests-drinking-water-june-2020.html) - In the face of a global pandemic, one thing you shouldn’t worry about is whether your drinking water is safe. Water suppliers and treatment professionals have been on-the-job as essential workers. While we are a full-service laboratory that tests many sample types, we were founded on drinking water analysis and it continues to be a - [Earth Day 2020](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/earth-day-2020.html) - 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day-- a day that was created to bring transformative change through education, activism, and change to benefit our planet. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, work and communicate. We may be separated, but we are all in it together. Take Earth Day to remember - [COVID-19 and Our Water & Wastewater Industry](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/COVID-19-Water-Wastewater-Industry-Risks.html) - (March 17, 2020) - As an essential service, our laboratory continues to operate to protect public health and preserve our environment. The Centers for Disease Control and Water Environment Federation has shared guidance about drinking water and wastewater transmission of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Their websites will be frequently updated with new information as it becomes available. Live information - [COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Service Update](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/COVID-19-Coronavirus-Update-03132020.html) - We'd like to let you know what Suburban Testing Labs is doing as a result of the COVID-19 virus news. Most of our clients are considered “essential services”, providing safe drinking water to residents and clean water to our rivers, lakes and streams from treatment facilities. As a result, many require frequent analytical testing. We will - [World Cancer Day 2020](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/world-cancer-day-2020.html) - February 4th marks World Cancer Day. Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide with 9.6 million people dying from cancer each year – this number is predicted to almost double by 2030*. One of the key ways to help reduce public risk is Government action and accountability. The EPA’s Brownfields Program and the - [Analysis of Nutrients in Waters](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/analysis-of-nutrients-in-waters/) - Total Phosphorous, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Nitrate, and Nitrite are important nutrients for wastewater treatment plants to remove in their treatment processes. Excessive nutrients in our natural bodies of water stimulate algae and plant growth, create dissolved oxygen issues, and limits the ability of marine life to thrive. Before wastewater is discharged, operators are challenged with - [Gravimetric Analysis](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/gravimetric-analysis/) - We have a lot of state-of-the art equipment in complex areas of our laboratory, but some parts of the environmental laboratory that rarely get talked about are in fact those that have the highest sample volumes and are critical to environmental decision making. One example of that is our Gravimetric Laboratory. Over the past 12 - [Dogs are dying from harmful algae in lakes and ponds. So what does that mean for your drinking water?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/dogs-are-dying-from-harmful-algae-in-lakes-and-ponds-so-what-does-that-mean-for-your-drinking-water/) - Harmful Blue-Green Algae Blooms in fresh water are toxic, and multiply in hot weather. Warm summer weather encourages us to head to nearby lakes and ponds for a swim, and sometimes we bring our family dog along. But recently, these outings have turned deadly for man’s best friend. Alarming stories of dogs dying after swimming - [Testing to Support Infrastructure](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/lab-testing-for-road-construction-081618.html) - Vacations require transportation. Whether you’re driving, flying or taking a bus, you need to get from here to there somehow. It’s rare to travel anywhere in the mid-Atlantic region during the summer without encountering road construction of some sort. While this can be a giant pain for travelers and commuters, the long-term benefit is important. - [Summer Solstice Giveaway](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/summer-solstice-giveaway/) - Summer is officially arriving this Friday, and that means sun, sand, and a lot of environmental projects. We decided to giveaway a Suburban Gift Basket to kick-off summer! Enter to win the basket below, which includes: $25 MasterCard Gift CardTwo Suburban Beer MugsKate Spade Kitchen TowelLarge Beverage TubPorch LanternBadminton SetCeramic Ice Cream BowlPineapple Silicone Ice - [Laboratory Analysis Interference - Part 3](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/laboratory-analysis-interference-part-3/) - In this final installment of our three-part series, we will describe some common interferences our laboratory analysts encounter that may explain why some of your data has, for example, higher reporting limits or qualifiers. Laboratory Analysis Interference, also referred to as matrix interference, occurs when non-target analytes or physical/chemical characteristics of a sample prevent quantification - [2019 Top 50 Business Recognition](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/2019-top-50-business-recognition/) - Our Team is celebrating today. #22 on the list of Greater Reading Top 50 Businesses according to the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, published today in the Reading Eagle Business Weekly. We have been appearing on this list every year since we were eligible, and once again are featured in the top half. Awards will be - [Laboratory Analysis Interference - Part 2](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/laboratory-analysis-interference-part-2/) - In this three-part series, we will describe some common interferences our laboratory analysts encounter that may explain why some of your data has, for example, higher reporting limits or qualifiers. Laboratory Analysis Interference, also referred to as matrix interference, occurs when non-target analytes or physical/chemical characteristics of a sample prevent quantification of the analytes of - [Laboratory Analysis Interference - Part 1](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/laboratory-analysis-interference-part-1/) - In this three-part series, we will describe some common interferences our laboratory analysts encounter that may explain why some of your data has, for example, higher reporting limits or qualifiers. Laboratory Analysis Interference, also referred to as matrix interference, occurs when non-target analytes or physical/chemical characteristics of a sample prevent quantification of the analytes of - [Drowning in Lab Problems? Let Us Keep You Afloat.](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/drowning-in-lab-problems-let-us-keep-you-afloat/) - Missed turnaround times? Unanswered questions or data inquiries? If any of this sounds familiar, you may be drowning in lab problems. Suburban Testing Labs can help. Our project turnaround time is currently running at 98.6%. This means we give you deadlines you can trust, and you get your report when you're supposed to, often earlier - [Earth Day 2019](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/earth-day-2019/) - Happy Earth Day! For us, Earth Day is every day. It’s what we do. Last year we performed over 360,000 analyses and received more than 130,000 samples. This testing is done to ensure our natural waterways are free of harmful pollution, our soils are free of contamination, and our drinking water is safe for - [New Online Access Feature](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/new-online-access-feature.html) - A new Search feature has been added to our online report access portal, SuburbanClientConnect. To help our clients learn about this very valuable function, we are sharing a new Online Video Tutorial, produced by Promium, the vendor that developed the software. Get the basics of how to navigate SuburbanClientConnect in this short video. Learn how you - [Honoring Women In Science: Rachel Carson](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/rachel-carson-international-womens-day-2019.html) - International Women’s Day 2019- Female scientists in medicine, chemistry, and more have often not received the recognition they deserve. In recognition of International Women’s Day 2019, we are honoring a great woman of science: Rachel Carson. Who was Rachel Carson? Marine Biologist and nature writer Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania, just - [EPA Method Update Rule 2017 – Changes for Clients](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/EPA-MUR-2017-SW846-Method-Updates-021119.html) - To improve data quality and encourage the use of up-to-date technology, accrediting bodies are requiring that accredited laboratories use more recent revisions of analytical methods. The methods changed by the EPA in the 2017 Methods Update Rule are a part of this requirement, as well as some methods under SW-846: Test Methods for Evaluating Solid - [PCB Course at NJLSRP Site Remediation Conference](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/NJLSRP-Site-Remediation-Conference-2019.html) - Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were used in hundreds of industrial/commercial applications. Our President, Rich Stump, will be presenting with Keith Gagnon, LSRP with over 30 years of experience on the topic of PCB remediation, will be presenting at next week's NJ LSRP Site Remediation Conference. This two hour course will provide 2 Continuing Ed Credits (1 - [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/MLKDayofService2019.html) - Make it a Day ON, Not a Day Off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2019 is Monday, January 21st. Americans began commemorating MLK Jr's birthday through legislation in 1983 as a federal holiday, and it was decided to be the third Monday of every January. Instead of it being a day off, - [International #DayoftheGirl – October 11th](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/#DayoftheGirl-2018.html) - According to the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization, women account for less than 30% of the world’s researchers in science, technology, and innovation. Recognizing International Day of the Girl is one way we can encourage women and girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and spread the word about the - [PA Brownfields Conference](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/pa-brownfields-conference-2018.html) - Plan to join us to learn about opportunities for transforming communities throughout the commonwealth, at the PA Brownfields Conference. Conference attendees will experience the Lehigh Valley’s success in creating a vibrant destination where people want to live, work, play and visit. The Conference is planned in collaboration between the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Engineers’ Society - [Back to Basics Lab Training](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/epwpcoa-lab-training-nov2018.html) - Water and Wastewater Operators - Check out the EPWPCOA Laboratory Practices Training November 1st on "Back to Basics - Understanding the Fundamentals of Water Testing and Sampling Techniques." You'll see our own Sara Kuzma-Stump, Director, and Rich Stump, President, presenting on analysis and sampling techniques. And the class provides 5 Water AND Wastewater CE Credits. Register online - [Lab Testing for Infrastructure Projects](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/lab-testing-for-road-construction-081618.html) - Vacations require transportation. Whether you’re driving, flying or taking a bus, you need to get from here to there somehow. It’s rare to travel anywhere in the mid-Atlantic region during the summer without encountering road construction of some sort. While this can be a giant pain for travelers and commuters, the long-term benefit is important. - [Environmental Testing for our Rivers, Lakes and Streams](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/lab-testing-schuylkill-river-08022018.html) - Pennsylvania has six major watersheds. A major watershed that feeds the Delaware is the Schuylkill River. Our headquarters are in the Schuylkill River Watershed, and we perform analytical testing for many clients in the region- protecting the health of this important natural resource. We test the drinking water for more than 3,000,000 people, and a - [Suburban Testing Labs Enters List of Top Labs](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/suburban-testing-labs-enters-list-of-top-labs-2-07262018.html) - Last week TechKNOWLEDGEy Strategic Group, the leading consulting and advisory firm to the environmental and water resource industry, released their highly anticipated list of “The Largest Environmental Testing Labs – 2017,” which ranks the country’s largest environmental testing laboratories by revenue. Suburban Testing Labs joined the list for the first time, ranked at number 25. - ["Sooo hot. Need water."](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-tests-drinking-water-071718.html) - The dog days of summer are here. As the temperature rises, so does our thirst. If you’re like us, you’ve been upping your water intake to stay hydrated. And if you drink water at a home, business, or restaurant, chances are we’ve been involved in the testing process. 2018 Drinking Water Testing at Suburban Testing - ["I hope they tested this."](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-tests-natural-bodies-water.html) - We enjoy natural bodies of water for swimming, fishing, and boating. How do we know it meets safety standards? As an Environmental Testing Laboratory, a lot of non-potable water samples from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) come through our laboratory. The treated water discharged by these facilities goes into our vast natural waterway system – our - [Suburban Testing Labs flows between generations](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-reading-eagle-07112018.html) - Company uses technology to analyze water samples. WRITTEN BY WES CIPOLLA of the Reading Eagle BERN TOWNSHIP, PA — July 11, 2018 Rich Stump has always been in the family business. When he was 7, he capped bottles at Suburban Testing Labs, then run by his father Rick. Then he became a janitor, and worked his - [Happy #GeekPrideDay!](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/geek-pride-day-2018.html) - May 25th marks the day Geeks celebrate all things Geek worldwide. #GeekPrideDay is officially 10 years old in the U.S., and is celebrated annually on May 25th. Gone are the days when being called a Geek was known as an insult. Today, we celebrate all things Geek! The Geek was born in the 1950's and - [2018 Top Business - Suburban Testing Labs](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/greater-reading-top-50-business-2018-05222018.html) - Michael Jordan. David Beckham. LeBron James. What do these phenoms in sport have in common with us? The number #23! Our Team is celebrating today. #23 on the list of Greater Reading Top 50 Businesses according to the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, published today in the Reading Eagle Business Weekly. We have been appearing on - [Suburban Testing Labs Celebrates 55 Years and Looks to the Future](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-55-anniversary-05172018.html) - With longevity in business a thing of the past, this growing Berks County firm continues to be firmly rooted. Our region’s largest environmental testing laboratory is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. Founded in 1963, Suburban Testing Labs has grown from a small, regional water testing company to one of the largest family-owned, independent, single-site - [A Lab You Can Trust](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/environmental-lab-testing-trust-05102018.html) - After months or years of preparation, you rely on an environmental laboratory to give you the data you need to make decisions. You send your samples off trusting your lab will get the job done right. Don’t let the success of your project go to the wrong hands. With the number of available labs dwindling, - [Encouraging Interest in STEM with Our Youngest Girls](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/girls-in-stem-05082018.html) - by: Sara Kuzma-Stump During this National Teacher Appreciation Week 2018, I can't help but think about our Science Teachers. As a mother of a second grade girl who loves science and nature, and since I have a career in the environmental lab industry, I think about how her science teachers are influencing her future. Many - [#ThankAScienceTeacher](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/thank-a-science-teacher-05082018.html) - Do you remember your favorite teacher? What impact did they have on your life? This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week 2018, which is your chance to #ThankATeacher. Whether it’s a teacher you’ve had in the past, or a teacher that your child has now, this nationwide event gives us the opportunity to share our - [Access Data Anytime, Anywhere](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/environmental-lab-testing-online-data-access-05012018.html) - We understand you can’t wait for results. Our clients are on the go. We recognize the need to have data at their fingertips. We are proud to offer SuburbanClientConnect. A secure online data access portal that allows our clients to: View Results Reports, EDD's and Data Packages View Live Data Access EDD’s Build Custom EDD’s Access Invoices Look - [Don't Compromise on Quality Data](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/environmental-lab-testing-data-quality-04262018.html) - We recently asked our clients what was most important to them for laboratory testing services: quality, price, turnaround times, service, plus a few others. 6 out of 10 chose high quality, defensible data as the first most important. We know our clients place utmost importance on knowing they can trust the data we provide them. - [Weighed Down by Lab Problems? Let Us Help.](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/lab-client-services-04242018.html) - Unreturned phone calls? Missed turnaround times? Unanswered technical questions or data inquires? If any of this sounds familiar, you’re being weighed down by lab problems. Suburban Testing Labs can help. In addition to data quality, environmental testing requires a strong commitment to servicing the client. Our sizable, and local, Client Services Team is dedicated to - [We're Ready for You](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/field-sciences-sampling-042118.html) - Extensive Field Sampling, Analysis and Pick-Up - Serving PA, NJ, MD and DE Often imitated, never duplicated. Our team of 15 highly trained Field Scientists are ready to perform the services you need today: Sample Transportation from Project Site to our Headquarters Onsite Analysis Sampling Supply Delivery Field Sampling in PA, DE, NJ and MD; PLUS - [The Chesapeake Is Coming Back](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/chesapeake-bay-coming-back-040318.html) - by: Richard C. Stump, III April 3, 2018 In the early 2000’s when we first started to greatly expand our NPDES client base, one of the major happenings in the industry was the addition of Phosphorus and Nitrogen to NPDES permits as a result of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed TMDL. There was major - [The news Environmental Engineers wait to hear.](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/C&D-recycling-brownfield-superfund-epa-mid-atlantic-032618.html) - Engineering clients are working hard every day to eventually receive the news: a Superfund site is removed from EPA’s Superfund List. It takes years, and sometime decades, of hard work and investment to get there. Planning, designing, negotiating, working, and yes – lab testing. Recently, one site received such news. EPA announced the removal of C&D Recycling - [Snowy weather got projects piling up?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/environmental-lab-testing-soil-analysis-02062017.html) - Get ready for the thaw now! Suburban Testing Labs is your source for a variety of soil testing needs. Our laboratory is staffed and ready to go - providing high quality data at fast turnaround times with great customer service. 20,000 square foot, Single-Site Laboratory Current capacity in the Volatiles, Semivolatiles & Metals Departments. Local, - [Beth Witouski, Manager of Sales](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/beth-witouski-sales-manager.html) - We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Beth Witouski to Manager of the Sales Team in the Sales and Marketing Department. Beth joined the company almost 5 years ago, and has contributed greatly to the growth of our company. She has been responsible for expanding our target markets, and spearheaded the internal initiatives to - [Suburban Testing Labs Honored for Technical Contributions](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/EPWPCOA-Award-2017.html) - READING (PA) – Suburban Testing Labs has been awarded the 2017 Joseph N. McKenna Memorial Service Award for excellence in contributions of technical advancement in the wastewater field of eastern Pennsylvania. This award is presented by the Eastern PA Water Pollution Control Operators Association (EPWPCOA). The EPWPCOA is a non-profit association whose members are actively - [Suburban Testing Labs Recognized as Business of the Year Finalist](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/LVB-Business-of-the-Year-2017.html) - READING (PA) – Suburban Testing Labs, of Reading, PA, has been recognized as a finalist for the “Business of the Year 2017” award by Lehigh Valley Business. The Business of the Year award recognizes the most dynamic businesses and business leaders who share a commitment to professional excellence, business growth and the community. Finalists will - [#DayoftheGirl](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/#DayoftheGirl-2017.html) - Celebrating our women in #STEM. Encouraging the success of future generations. International Day of the Girl is recognized annually worldwide on October 11th. In 2011, the United Nations declared this international holiday “to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full - [Hurricanes Harvey & Irma Relief Fund](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/Hurricane-Harvey-Irma-Relief-American-Red-Cross.html) - Suburban Testing Labs employees recently collected $500 in donations for the American Red Cross to help with Hurricane Harvey and Irma relief. Funds were donated by employees, and STL also made a contribution to the fund. Special recognition to volatile organics team analyst, Kaytlyn Degenhart, for leading and organizing the efforts. These recent storm events - [Splash Parks - how safe is the water?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/6ABC-Splash-Parks-Bacteria-Testing.html) - Suburban Testing Labs was chosen by 6 Action News in Philadelphia to conduct a study of bacteria and chlorine testing at splash parks around the city. What we found at some splash parks may have you thinking twice. Check out the news story below, which features Jayme Schaeffer, Senior Field Technician, and Rich Stump, President - [Soil Analysis for Assessments & Remediation](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/soil-analysis-environmental-consulting.html) - The Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP), a program from the PA Department of Community & Economic Development, provides grants and low-interest loans for environmental assessments and remediation. According to the Department, this program is designed to "foster the cleanup of environmental contamination at industrial sites, thereby bringing blighted land into productive reuse. This program covers - [PA Chapter 252 Updates](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/PA-Chapter-252-Update-2017.html) - The law that governs laboratory accreditation in Pennsylvania has been amended, and became effective on July 29, 2017 upon publication in the PA Bulletin. The Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Regulations, Chapter 252, has a few major changes that are important to note, including: Increased Fees Laboratory Supervisor & Personnel Requirements Sample Collection SOP Requirement QC Requirements - [Sample Documentation Tips & Tricks](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/sample-documentation-environmental-testing-04182017.html) - When you're collecting samples, there's a lot to remember. We make it easy by providing prefilled chain of custody forms and labels for our clients' routine sampling. Using one of our blank forms and labels? No problem. We take those, too! Learn the essentials of successful sample documentation when collecting your samples in our new - [Better, Faster, Cheaper - Automation in the Environmental Laboratory](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/better-faster-cheaper-automation-environmental-laboratory.html) - There is a laboratory joke common in our industry that goes something like this: You can have your results with high quality, done quickly, or at a low cost. Pick Two. The basis of the joke relies on the theory that better/faster/cheaper couldn't all happen at the same time. But what if it could? At Suburban Testing Labs, we - [Project Manager Earns P.G. License](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-project-manager-earns-p-g-license.html) - Suburban Testing Labs' Project Manager, Alana Kopicz has recently tested and earned her Professional Geologist License. Following 6 months of massive effort and preparation, Ms. Kopicz took the 4 hour P.G. license exam in September 2016 and 60 days later, learned she passed the exam to become a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Geologist. The Team at Suburban - [Environmental Alphabet Soup](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/environmental-alphabet-soup-2016.html) - As it is with most industries, nick names and acronyms and shortened words become the norm. And our industry is certainly no exception! How many of us need to occasionally refer to a reference sheet or guide to remind ourselves what some of this alphabet soup means? Take a peak below at some common chemical names, quality terms, and - [Time to Unwrap the Package](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/unwrapping-the-package-2016.html) - You look at the neatly-wrapped gifts under the tree and wonder; you are trying to guess what's in the package. What is the shape? What is the size? What is the weight? Does it make a noise when I gently shake it? You are trying to determine what might be in the package before you actually - [#GivingTuesday 2016](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/givingtuesday-2016/) - Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday - Welcome #GivingTuesday. After you've spent the weekend focusing on holiday shopping, take a moment to be charitable this season. Since 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy. Need ideas? Not to worry! Here are two great charities that we recommend. Berks Nature Berks - [The Chemistry of Color](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/the-chemistry-of-color-2016.html) - By: Beth Witouski, Business Development Manager, Suburban Testing Labs Fall is such a beautiful time in Pennsylvania. I enjoy the crisp weather, the apple and pumpkin-related treats that are readily available, and the beauty of Mother Nature as she reveals her glorious landscape of colors in the changing trees. And, as a chemist, I’m also - [PA Act 2 Updates](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/PA-Act-2-Update-082516.html) - The PA DEP’s Land Recycling Program implements standards for the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination from releases of various toxic and carcinogenic chemicals. Existing regulation requires that every three years DEP evaluate its standards to consider new scientific information and propose changes as necessary to the Medium-Specific Concentrations (MSCs) that are a part of - [ICP-OES versus ICP-MS](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/ICP-vs-ICPMS-082316.html) - Do you ever wonder why different sample types have different methods for metals analysis? Learn about the difference between our two primary methods for the analysis of metals in our Suburban Academy YouTube Video Tutorial: ICP-OES and ICP-MS. Many factors are considered including regulatory limit requirements, solids content, and EPA approval. Check out our newest Suburban - [EPA Announces 2016 Brownfield Funding](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/epa-brownfield-funding-081616.html) - The EPA has announced $10.7 million that will be available fiscal year '16 to provide supplemental funding for 33 successful Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grantees. RLF's supply funding for loans and sub-grants to carry out cleanup activities at Brownfield sites. These funds help maintain momentum so more cleanups can be completed. In the EPA - [August is National Water Quality Month!](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/national-water-quality-month-08-09-2016.html) - Celebrate our national water quality with the great outdoors Reading, PA - There is no better way of showing the importance of clean water then by celebrating a whole month dedicated to the quality of water. Everyone who enjoys going swimming, kayaking, or even boating in rivers, lakes, and oceans needs to understand how important - [Too Close to Home -](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/lake-erie-algae-crisis-Jul-28-2016.html) - Algae Crisis in Lake Erie Similar to Lake Okeechobee, South Florida We all know nutrients from wastewater treatment plants, septic systems, and farms are hazardous to our waterways. But recent visible algae blooms in Lake Okeechobee garnered a nationwide outcry. Unfortunately here at home, Lake Erie, is strikingly similar. Since 1995, Lake Erie has been - [Discovery and Assignment of Elements with Atomic Numbers 113, 115, 117 and 118](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/New-Periodic-Table-01042016.html) - IUPAC announces the verification of the discoveries of four new chemical elements: The 7th period of the periodic table of elements is complete. The fourth IUPAC/IUPAP Joint Working Party (JWP) on the priority of claims to the discovery of new elements has reviewed the relevant literature for elements 113, 115, 117, and 118 and has - [The Revised Total Coliform Rule 2016](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/USEPA-RTCR-12212015.html) - The Revised Total Coliform Rule goes into effect April 1st of 2016 and Suburban Testing Labs is your resource to help sort through it all. Our team of experts can guide you through the regulation changes, sampling siting plan creation and sample collection requirements. There are two major changes all public water supplies should be aware - [RTCR in Under 5 Minutes](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/USEPA-RTCR-Overview-112315.html) - Watch this short video to understand EPA's Revised Total Coliform Rule regulations and how they will be rolled-out in Pennsylvania in under 5 minutes. Learn the major changes that are coming, important deadlines, and how we, as your subcontract lab, are effected by this new regulation. CLICK HERE to view the Video in Suburban Academy. - [Accurate, trustworthy, defensible data starts here.](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/quality-data-111215.html) - An environmental laboratory you can rely on. At Suburban Testing Labs, our entire team has a personal commitment to defensible data. Our quality team has instituted a rigorous process for thorough data review at multiple levels of the laboratory to ensure you can count on your results. We have three levels of data review providing - [TCLP Training](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/SWANA-Mini-Tech-10-15-2015.html) - SWANA Keystone Chapter Mini-Technical Seminar (Solid Waste Association of North America) “A Day in the Life of a TCLP Sample” Suburban Testing Labs October 23, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m. Ever wonder what a TCLP analysis actually entails? Want to learn more about the prep, process and analysis? Follow a TCLP sample through the lab from - [1st YouTube Tutorial for Revised Total Coliform Rule](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/PADEP-TNC-Sampling-Site-Plan-10-06-2015.html) - New Video on Suburban Academy helps you complete PADEP Form. The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) takes effect 4/1/2016 and PADEP has published a new webpage dedicated to delivering important forms, information, and instructions to public water suppliers to prepare for the impending deadline. PADEP published a You Tube tutorial on Form 1 for Non-community - [Suburban Academy](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-academy-09102015.html) - Our new e-Learning page dedicated to supporting the ever changing needs of our clients was launched this week. We are pleased to release the new webpage: Suburban Academy. Suburban Academy is designed to offer unlimited access to easy-to-understand e-Learning that you can view anytime, anywhere, from any device. In addition to the videos on our - [Back to School Series - Part 2](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/back-to-school-part-2-report-august-19-2015.html) - Ever receive a report and feel a bit confused? You may see an abbreviation, or a term and think "I should know what that means," but you don't. Have no fear! Laboratory analysis involves complicated processes and procedures, but we work to make data review easy for our clients by providing resources to help you understand what you - [Back to School Series - Part 1](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/back-to-school-part-1-COC-august-11-2015.html) - Chain of Custody (COC) Form Essentials COC’s are a critical component to maintaining the integrity of the sample and play a crucial role in communicating with analysts in the lab. Save time and money by understanding what's important. How is your memory? Do you remember what you were wearing on this day 4 years ago? How - [Analysis Reporting](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/analysis-reporting-july-20-2015.html) - Do you know all that we have to offer for reporting? We recognize that our clients need access to results quickly, and in multiple ways. Here are our most popular reporting options: Electronic Data Access When it comes to environmental compliance, we recognize that you can’t wait for results. We have fast turnaround times, and - [Free Cyanide Analysis](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/free-cyanide-july-6-2015.html) - Adding New Technology - We recently became the only lab in Pennsylvania accredited for Free Cyanide via method OIA - 1677, analysis by Flow Injection Analyzer, in both drinking water and non-potable water. Out of the 4,305 labs registered to perform lab testing in PA, only 7 labs are accredited to perform free cyanide analysis; we are - [Celebrate Independence Day with Us](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/client-connect-june-29-2015.html) - Independence is awesome. At Suburban Testing Labs, we appreciate our own independence as well. As Americans, we recognize the July 4th holiday and the hard fought battle our forefathers waged to earn our freedom and independence At Suburban Testing Labs, we also celebrate the freedom and independence that is rare in our industry. Did you - [NEW Online Video Tutorials](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/client-connect-june-22-2015.html) - Our clients are on-the-go, and getting valuable information has to be easy. We are proud to introduce our new Online Video Tutorials for SuburbanClientConnect, sharing knowledge and best practices in short, easy to view videos on youtube. These videos can be accessed anywhere from any device and can illustrate helpful tidbits on navigating our easy-to-use - [Our New ClientConnect](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/client-connect-june-15-2015.html) - In case you missed it, we recently invested in a potent new LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) computer system to provide our clients and internal staff with an even better technology. This new LIMS includes a new web interface allowing our clients to: View real time results Create customized EDD’s Export your data and perform - [Recent Honors and Presentations](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/recent-honors-and-presentations-june-8-2015.html) - We’re Proud of our People! They have been up to great things and we wanted to take a moment to brag about them and recognize their recent accomplishments. Our team has been very busy out-and-about in the community collecting recognition, teaching, and attending various conferences and events. In case you missed it, here is a - [2015 Top 50 Fastest Growing Businesses](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/greater-reading-top-50-businesses-2015.html) - Suburban Testing Labs, Inc. is being recognized as one of the area's "movers and shakers," according to Andy Andrews, Business editor at the Reading Eagle. The Business Weekly publication released, today, the 2015 list of the Greater Reading Top 50 Businesses, as selected by the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce. "The successful up-and-coming businesses have several - [Governor's ImPAct Award Finalist](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/small-business-impact-award-2015.html) - Suburban Testing Labs, Inc. Recognized as Governor’s ImPAct Award Nominee Suburban Testing Labs, Inc. is being recognized for creating jobs that pay and their economic impact within the commonwealth as part of the third annual Governor’s ImPAct Awards. Awards will be presented at a ceremony at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa. on May 21, - [New Online Report Access](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/online-report-access.html) - We are pleased to announce that we have successfully implemented a new LIMS software system that greatly enhances your online data access experience. This software provides seamless workflow from sample logging to final report, and will provide you with many new enhancements, including: A New Online Report Access System More Electronic Data Deliverable Options The - [The People Chronicles Feature](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/people-chronicles-2015.html) - Our very own Rich and Sara Stump were featured on The People Chronicles in an interview to discuss working together as a couple, and what they have done to make Suburban Testing Labs grow and succeed. The discussion was a part of the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce’s weekly program to spotlight members in the - [Happy Birthday, Albert Einstein!](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/albert-einstein-birthday-2014.html) - Albert Einstein, arguably the most influential scientist of modern times, would have been 135 this past Saturday, March 14th, also known as International Pi Day. Take a moment to refresh on how his contributions reshaped modern physics, and the world we live in today, including: the Photoelectric Effect, Brownian Motion, Special Theory of Relativity and Mass-Energy - [NJ SRPL Board Seeks Comments on Draft Proposed Rules](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/nj-srpl-draft-rule-jan2015.html) - The New Jersey Site Remediation Professional Licensing Board is proposing new rules - N.J.A.C. 7:26I - Regulations of the New Jersey Site Remediation Professional Licensing Board. The Proposal is scheduled to be published in the New Jersey Register on January 5, 2015. Click on the links below to access the Public Notice for the new - [New Year, New You!](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/join-our-team-careers-Jan2015.html) - Thinking about starting off the new year with a new career? Interested in joining a growing organization with energetic team players focused on success? Consider one of our open positions! We are excited to announce a 4 new career opportunities open in our organization. If you are interested in learning more about joining our team, visit - [Happy New Year! Reflecting on an incredible 2014](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/2014_year_in_review.html) - Happy New Year, Clients and Friends! The start of a new year is a great opportunity to reflect on the previous year and look ahead at new horizons. 2014 was incredible. Thank you very much for your partnership in 2014. We enjoyed this past year and truly appreciate clients like you. 2014 marked many exciting milestones for - [Operator Certification Exam Info](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/Operators-Certification-Exams-2014.html) - The Pennsylvania Water Environment Association has released 358 exam opportunities in 2015 for operators who intend to take the certification exam. There are limited seats available for each exam time, so anyone interested should register early. PA-DEP has shared that their goal is to "grant all interested operators the opportunity to register for an exam and - [Suburban Testing Labs Ranks on 2014 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-2014-Inc-5000.html) - Suburban Testing Labs, a leader in environmental lab testing, announced today that Inc. magazine has ranked the company number 3556 on its “Inc. 5000” list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Suburban Testing Labs has achieved double digit growth over recent years, and over the past 10 years added 40 new jobs at its - [Work Life Balance](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-sara-stump-berks-w2w.html) - Have you seen the latest edition of Berks Women2Women? This summer edition gives some first-hand insight to how our Client Services Director, Sara Stump, juggles her busy life of work, family and personal leisure to achieve that perfect balance. As the summer closes on us…I think we can all take some of her advice! See - [Expanding Borders: Suburban Now Serving Maryland](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-expanding-borders-maryland-MD.html) - New coverage area opens up jobs and revenue to a growing Berks County firm Reading, PA (August 4, 2014) – Suburban Testing Labs has been accredited to perform analysis on environmental samples in PA, NJ and FL. Now, the local firm has expanded its borders to include clients in Maryland. Testing capabilities will continue to - [PA-DEP Publishes Lab Supervisor Training Module](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/padep-publishes-lab-supervisor-training-module.html) - PA-DEP published a training module online for those seeking to take the Laboratory Supervisor Certification exam for wastewater and drinking water treatment plants. The training module only includes highlights of the "need to know" portions of the supervisor criteria specified in PA Chapter 252 for Laboratory Accreditation, but serves as a good guideline for exam preparation. - [EPA Approves New Alternative Test Procedures](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/epa-approves-new-alternative-test-procedures-atp-2014.html) - The USEPA published an expedited list of newly approved alternative test procedures, or ATP's, in the Federal Register on 06/19/2014 (79 FR 35081). These ATP's affect only analysis performed on contaminants under the US Safe Drinking Water Act for public water suppliers. The EPA used "streamlined authority" to add 21 additional methods available for the testing - [Governor's ImPAct Award Nominee](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-governors-impact-awards-2014.html) - Suburban Testing Labs is pleased to have been selected as a regional nominee for the 2014 Governor’s ImPAct Awards. In a collaborative effort, the Greater Berks Development Fund, the Greater Reading Economic Partnership, the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Ben Franklin Technology Partners nominated Suburban Testing Labs in the Small Business - [Top 50 Business Award 2014](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-top-50-business-2014.html) - Suburban Testing Labs was recognized at #25 on the list of Top 50 Businesses from the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and received the honor May 8, 2014 at the annual Chamber awards dinner. Business Weekly editor, Daniel Fink, wrote "You might think the list wouldn't change much from year to year. But - [Suburban Featured on WGAL News Segment](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/wgal-suburban-testing-labs-feature.html) - How safe is my drinking water? That is the question reporter Katelyn Smith of WGAL asked, and she contacted the experts at Suburban Testing Labs to find out. Local residents in the Susquehanna Valley have been concerned about the water quality after a local water authority was fined $55,000 for water treatment violations. Lab Director, - [Have we improved in 2013? A look back on moving forward.](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/2013_year_in_review.html) - The end of the year is a great opportunity to say thank you to our customers for their continued loyalty and friendship. Thank you very much for your partnership in 2013. We have enjoyed this year and truly appreciate clients like you. It's also a great opportunity to look back at all that has changed. - [Our President's Feature Interview](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/rich-stump-reading-eagle-business-weekly-conversation.html) - Our President, Rich Stump, was recently featured in the Reading Eagle's Business Weekly providing insight on our success, leadership, strategy, and the challenges businesses are facing today. Special thanks to Dan Fink and the Reading Eagle for a great interview and story. Check out the full interview here, including video: http://businessweekly.readingeagle.com/the-conversation-richard-c-stump-iii/ - [EPWPCOA Training at our Lab 11.06.13](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/epwpcoa-training-at-suburban-testing-labs.html) - Learn how to sort through the complicated world of NPDES Permit Renewals, Biosolids/Sludge Testing, and Sampling. The Eastern PA Water Pollution Control Operators Association (EPWPCOA) Laboratory Committee of Eastern PA will hold their fall training at Suburban Testing Labs on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. "Get With The Program" will help you learn what you can do - [Join our Team!](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/join-our-team-careers.html) - We are excited to announce our new Careers Webpage! If you are interested in learning more about joining our team, check out our new webpage where you can see the positions for which we are currently hiring. If you want a challenging position working with a great team of partners, starting a career with us may - [Happy 50th Anniversary Suburban Testing Labs!](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/happy-50th-anniversary-suburban-testing-labs/) - 2013 marks our 50th Anniversary, and we have many fun activities planned throughout the year to celebrate. We were pleased to be featured in the Reading Eagle's "Business Spotlight" on June 17th, 2013 in recognition of this great milestone. Our continued commitment to our clients by providing fast turnaround times at competitive pricing with exemplary - [Support Team Suburban in Relay for Life!](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/suburban-testing-labs-relay-for-life-2013.html) - Let's fight together in the battle against cancer! In recognition of our 50th Anniversary, Suburban Testing Labs wanted to give back to our local community. Almost all of us have been touched by cancer in some way, so we've decided to make a difference by walking and raising money in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life - [Suburban Recognized as Top Business](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/suburban-testing-labs-greater-reading-top-business.html) - Once again, we are honored to be recognized on Greater Reading's list of Top 50 Businesses! We were pleased to find that we ranked #22 out of 50 companies featured, which again puts us in the top half of the list. This prestigious awards program recognizes businesses in the community for their revenue growth. 2013's list of businesses ## Pages - [Homepage](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/) - FROM SUBURBAN TESTING LABS TO SPL: SAME TRUSTED TEAM, STRONGER THAN EVER. - [Contact Us](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-and-consulting.html) - If you require environmental testing services, we are here to provide you with a first-class experience. Please get in touch with us using the information below to discuss your environmental testing and analytical needs. We look forward to working with you to make your project a success! Who We Are SPL-Reading Headquarters: 1037F MacArthur Road, Reading, - [State College Service Center](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/about-us/state-college-service-center.html) - We are thrilled to be offering drinking water testing, wastewater lab testing, and field sampling services near you for clients in the Central Pennsylvania region right in the heart of State College, PA. Key Benefits of the State College Service Center This new location is a hub of efficiency and convenience, offering: Faster Turnaround Times: Daily - [Tour Our Environmental Testing Lab](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/about-us/environmental-testing-labs-reading-pennsylvania.html) - Laboratory Technical Experience SPL - Reading has over 60 years of environmental testing experience for microbiological, inorganic, and organic contaminants. Our technical staff has grown from a few technicians at its start to a full staff of highly educated analytical professionals working at one of the largest family-owned, independent, single-site environmental testing laboratories in North - [Company History](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/about-us/environmental-testing-company.html) - Our History From Suburban Testing Labs to SPL Reading Our story began in 1963, when Donald G. Saltman founded Suburban Testing Laboratories in Reading, Pennsylvania. At a time when certified water testing was rare, Saltman recognized the importance of protecting public health through accurate drinking water analysis. His work laid the foundation for what would - [SPL Locations Interactive Map](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/spl-locations-interactive-map/) - [News](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/news/) - [2025 Pool Agreement](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/2025-pool-agreement.html) - Thank you for choosing Suburban Testing Labs to meet your Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) / County Health Department (County HD) pool testing requirements. We appreciate your business! Let’s register your account for the 2024 pool season! - [Public Water Supply Testing](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-services/drinking-water-analysis.html) - Our business was founded on drinking water testing, and today, it continues to be one of our core services. We analyze drinking water samples in our state-of-the-art, full-service, 35,500 square foot laboratory and accept samples of all types for drinking water testing, including microbiology, inorganic contaminants, organic contaminants, metals, and radiologicals. We have been certified - [About Us](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-laboratory.html) - Suburban Testing Labs is a nationally recognized independent environmental testing laboratory specializing in the analysis of water, wastewater, and solid materials such as soil. We are accredited in accordance with NELAP (National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program) and commit to providing defensible data at a competitive price with first-class customer service. We look forward to working - [Environmental Testing Services](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-services.html) - We are a full-service accredited environmental testing laboratory originally founded in 1963. Our 32,500 square foot state-of-the-art facility serves clients all over the USA. Family-owned and operated, Suburban Testing Labs commits to providing defensible data quickly at a competitive price with first-class customer service. We look forward to working with you! Lab Testing Capabilities Our - [Customer Testimonials](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/about-us/environmental-testing-lab-testimonials.html) - Don't take our word for it. Ask around! You'll find we have a solid reputation in our industry. We have a high customer retention rate because people that switch to us stay with us. Want to hear from our customers directly? Contact Us For a List of References Customer Reviews - [Careers - Join Our Team](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/careers.html) - Looking for a career at an organization that has a great employee culture, room for growth, and that makes a difference in our community? Look no further than Suburban Testing Labs. Our Purpose is to protect public health and preserve our environment. We do that by living our Core Values every day, which ultimately supports - [PA Water Supplier PFAS Testing](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/pfas-pfoa-pfos-pfna-and-more-in-drinking-water/pa-water-supplier-pfas-testing-2.html) - Pennsylvania Water Suppliers are facing rapidly emerging PFAS regulations from USEPA and PADEP. At Suburban Testing Labs, we are committed to helping you stay informed and providing you with comprehensive testing options to ensure compliance with these regulations. We are ready to support your upcoming PFAS requirements. We are one of the only privately-owned, independent, - [Non-Potable Water PFAS Testing](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/pfas-epa-1633.html) - Environmental Testing for PFAS (Per/Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) via Method EPA 1633 In August 2021 USEPA published the first draft method for analysis of PFAS contaminants via method EPA 1633. This method is required for Clean Water Act compliance monitoring in the United States. Accredited laboratories performing PFAS analysis in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware are - [Public Water Supplier PFAS Testing](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/drinking-water-pfas-pfoa-pfos-pfna.html) - At Suburban Testing Labs, we are committed to helping you stay informed and providing you with comprehensive testing options to ensure compliance with these regulations. In recent years, public water suppliers have faced an increasing challenge: the emergence of strict PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) regulations imposed by various regulatory agencies. We have obtained accreditation - [PA Drinking Water PFAS eBook](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/pfas-pfoa-pfos-pfna-and-more-in-drinking-water/pa-water-supplier-pfas-testing/pa-drinking-water-pfas-ebook.html) - PFAS Regulations for Drinking Water in Pennsylvania can be complicated, and we’ve worked to help you sort through it all. How do the new USEPA Proposed Regulations affect your PA-required monitoring? How does it all align with UCMR5 required testing? What are the sampling requirements? Download our free eBook to help you navigate PFAS Drinking - [PFAS - PFOA, PFOS, PFNA and More Lab Testing](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/pfas-pfoa-and-pfos-lab-testing.html) - Environmental Testing for PFAS (Per/Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) Accredited laboratories performing PFAS analysis in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware are extremely rare. We are proud to announce that Suburban Testing Labs is your trusted resource for your PFAS testing needs in drinking water and wastewater at our laboratory in Reading, PA. Your analysis will be handled - [PFAS](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/pfas.html) - Environmental Lab Testing for PFAS (Per/Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) Accredited laboratories performing PFAS analysis for drinking water and wastewater are rare. Suburban Testing Labs is your trusted resource for all PFAS testing for drinking water and wastewater at our laboratory in Reading, PA. Your analysis will be handled right at our headquarters without the need to ship - [What Is PFAS?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/what-is-pfas.html) - Suburban Testing Labs is your trusted resource for all PFAS testing for drinking water and wastewater at our laboratory in Reading, PA. - [HealthGuard Water Tests](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/) - WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING?A simple water test can boost your confidence in the safety of your family’s drinking water. More importantly, testing may reveal contaminants you have unknowingly lived with for many years. While many people consider well water the safest they can consume, it’s important to know that public water supplies are required by - [h2o](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2o/) - [Catalog](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/catalog/) - [Request PFAS Testing Information](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/pfas-pfoa-and-pfos-lab-testing/request-pfas-testing-information.html) - [Lead and Copper Rule Analysis](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-services/drinking-water-analysis/lead-and-copper-in-water.html) - This Rule is designed to protect the health of the public by reducing water corrosivity that causes harmful leaching of lead and copper from pipes and other plumbing. Depending on your system size and historical results, you may have to collect anywhere between 1 and 25 samples during the monitoring period. It is important that - [UCMR5 PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA and More) and Lithium - Lab Testing](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/ucmr5.html) - UCMR5 - Testing for Lithium and PFAS (Per/Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) The Safe Drinking Water Act requires the USEPA issue a list of potential contaminants to be added to the Safe Drinking Water Act. As a result, USEPA is including twenty-nine Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring (UCMR5) to evaluate if these compounds - [Meet Your Team](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/about-us/meet-your-team-center.html) - Client Services Kelly Mays Lisa Care Ryan Knerr Arianna Horonzy Charlie Wanyo Lauren Haring Sarah Pitrovich Sales and Marketing Sara Kuzma-Stump John Weisman Lorren Walker Laboratory Leadership Tim Swavely Richard C. Stump, III - [UCMR5](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/ucmr5/) - UCMR5 was recently approved, and begins in 2023. 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Our experience includes analysis of groundwater, leachate, wastewater, solid waste, soil, and drinking water to support your requirements. We get you reliable data faster than our competition with excellent customer service. Customers that switch to us stay with us, - [Site Remediation and Waste Disposal Testing](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-services/remediation-environmental.html) - Having been in the industry for over 55 years, Suburban Testing Labs knows what it takes to deliver customized laboratory results and solutions to meet your needs. We are a full-service environmental testing lab, holding accreditation for soils, solid/chemical waste materials, drinking water, and non-potable water in PA, NJ, MD, and DE. With dedicated project - [Soil, Solid and Chemical Materials Analysis](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-services/solids-biosolids-sludge-soil-analysis.html) - As your full-service environmental testing lab, we are your experts for your solid and chemical materials analysis, including soils, biosolids, sludge, and grit. Testing for RCRA/TCLP metals, organics, inorganics, and priority pollutants are at the core of what we do. Contact us to find out how we can make your project a success with fast - [Credit and Payment Policies](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/credit-and-payment-policies.html) - Thank you for choosing Suburban Testing Labs for your analytical testing needs. Suburban Testing Labs has established a credit and payment policy designed to support the flexible needs of our clients. Any questions about payment or credit can be submitted via email to: ar@suburbantestinglabs.com. Below is a statement of our policies, and forms are available - [Suburban Academy](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-lab-resources/e-learning.html) - Our e-Learning education resource, including video tutorials, video features, and e-reading. At Suburban Testing Labs, we offer unlimited access to easy-to-understand e-learning resources to help your team grow your knowledge. We will continuously add new videos to our e-learning library. View our videos on our webpage using a PC or on youtube.com using any device, - [Testing & Analysis for Public Pools](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-services/public-swimming-pool-water-testing.html) - Public swimming pools are required to test for bacteria, and we offer comprehensive solutions for your testing needs. We can provide certified analysis for coliform bacteria, pH, and chlorine/bromine as you need. We can also schedule automatic sample collection, send a second copy of the results to you and your regulatory agency. We will provide - [YouTube Channel](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-lab-resources/e-learning/stl-youtube-channel.html) - Check out your youtube.com channel featuring our e-Learning education resources including video tutorials and features. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_4DaF2GcWenHA8_0YFqyw - [TerraCore Kit Sampling](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-lab-resources/e-learning/terra-core-kit-sampling.html) - Learn the proper technique for collecting a soil sample with a Terra Core sampling kit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvavd43hNw8 - [Sample Documentation](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-lab-resources/e-learning/sample-documentation.html) - Learn the essentials of sample documentation when collecting your samples. Including tips and tricks to ensure your samples are processed quickly and accurately. https://youtu.be/5Rk7SY3_8s0 - [Company History & Leadership](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/about-us/environmental-testing-company.html) - Our Origins Founded in 1963 by Donald G. Saltman, Suburban Testing Laboratories was first certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health when pure drinking water was more abundant, and water testing laboratories were rare. During the early 1960s, few people examined their water quality unless it tasted bad, smelled funny, or made them ill. Suburban - [RTCR in 5 Minutes](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-lab-resources/e-learning/RTCR-Intro.html) - Learn about the Revised Total Coliform Rule in PA in under 5 Minutes with this helpful video from Suburban Academy. https://youtu.be/BTjpMtp2BeI - [PADEP TNC Sample Siting Plan](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-lab-resources/e-learning/padep-form-1-sample-siting-plan.html) - The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) requires all public water systems to complete a sample siting plan by April 1, 2016. This web tutorial explains each part of the sample siting plan template for a transient noncommunity water system. An example business is used to demonstrate proper completion of the form. View PADEP's You Tube tutorial here: - [National Pretreatment Program](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/e-learning/national-pretreatment-program.html) - The national industrial pretreatment program is a component of the NPDES program. It is a cooperative effort of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory agencies established to protect water quality. Similar to how EPA authorizes the NPDES permit program to state, tribal, and territorial governments to perform permitting, administrative, and enforcement tasks for discharges to surface - [Industrial Pretreatment Fats, Oils & Grease](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-lab-resources/e-learning/industrial-pretreatment-fats-oils-grease.html) - Learn more about Fats, Oils and Grease coming into the wastewater treatment plant, and it's impact on the collection system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nThp3Vuvro - [ICP vs ICP-MS Analysis for Metals](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-lab-resources/e-learning/ICP-vs-ICPMS.html) - Learn the difference between ICP-MS and ICP-OES technology for analyzing metals with this helpful video from Suburban Academy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy6ShlOvHfQ - [Flush to Finish](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/e-learning/flush-to-finish) - Learn how a wastewater treatment plant works from "Flush to Finish," published by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRaptzcp9G4 - [Coliform Sampling Best Practices](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-lab-resources/e-learning/coliform-sampling-best-practices.html) - Here is a great video on Coliform Sampling Best Practices from RCAP. As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the experts at our environmental testing laboratory at 1.800.433.6595. https://vimeo.com/136001193 - [Chain of Custody Form - Vital Information](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-lab-resources/e-learning/chain-of-custody.html) - Good data quality starts with sample collection. And all elements of sample collection are recorded on the Chain of Custody Form. In this edition of our online video tutorial series, we will discuss some of the important elements of a Chain of custody form. https://youtu.be/zwRWoEBjPJU - [Analysis Reporting](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/data-quality/environmental-testing-reporting.html) - When it comes to environmental compliance, we recognize that you can’t wait for results. We have fast turnaround times, and you’ll have easy access to your live results and final reports using our secure Online Report Access system and automated email system. You can have multiple users receive emails and have online access to view - [Data Quality](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/data-quality/environmental-lab-testing-data-quality.html) - Accurate, defensible, trustworthy data starts here. An environmental testing laboratory you can rely on. At Suburban Testing Labs, our entire team has a personal commitment to defensible data. Our quality team has instituted a rigorous process for thorough data review at multiple levels of the laboratory to ensure you can count on your results, and - [Standard Terms and Conditions](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/standard-terms-and-conditions.html) - Unless otherwise stated in a formal contract, services provided by Suburban Testing Laboratories, Inc. (STL) are expressly limited to the terms and conditions stated herein. Confidentiality Reports are provided only to the Client or those designated by the Client unless otherwise required by law. Client agrees not to use report or data in any manner - [Online Report Access](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/online-access.html) - Our clients are on-the-go, and having information at their fingertips is critical to decision making. Our Online Report Access system, SuburbanClientConnect, offers many tools for our clients, in an easy and convenient way. Monitor the progress of your work orders. Access final results reports. Build your own data exports. Access Invoices. Search test and parameter - [Laboratory Chain of Custody Form](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/laboratory-chain-of-custody.html) - Do you need a Chain of Custody Form to submit samples? Use this online writable PDF form in the absence of a paper copy or a pre-filled form. Simply click on the link below, and the form will appear in your browser. You can choose to type in the fields, or simply print it out - [FAQs](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/environmental-testing-lab-faqs.html) - Frequently Asked Questions We are your resource for questions related to our industry. Below are some common questions we receive on a day-to-day basis. Q - Do you have more than one location? A - We are headquartered in Reading, PA, but can serve clients all over the contiguous United States. We have sample collection and - [Field Analysis](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/lab-services/field-sampling-analysis/field-analysis.html) - Our field scientists work to protect public health and preserve our environment by performing high-quality analysis in the field when your project requires it. The analysis is performed in accordance with NELAP accreditation standards, following strict Standard Operating Procedures as defined by the EPA. Field instruments are maintained in adherence to our strict quality control - [Sample Collection](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/lab-services/field-sampling-analysis/collection.html) - Ensuring high quality, defensible data begins at the moment of sample collection. Our Field Sciences team boasts cutting edge technology and equipment to sample according to EPA requirements, and then properly transports your samples to our in-house laboratory for analysis. Our robust catalog of sampling services includes everything from the basics of grab sampling to - [Field Sciences](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/lab-services/field-sampling-analysis.html) - Our environmental testing services extend beyond the walls of our laboratory, with our Field Scientists, Field Sampling Technicians, and Sample Couriers ready to support your sampling and transport needs. We provide a variety of services, including sample pick-up, sample collection, and onsite analysis. Our focus is to meet diverse customer needs with a knowledgeable and - [Wastewater Analysis](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-services/wastewater-analysis.html) - Suburban Testing Labs is the authority on all of your wastewater analysis and testing needs. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit-required testing for wastewater treatment plants is where we excel. We cater to the certified operator’s needs with fast, convenient, and specialized testing. In addition to routine Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) management, we can - [Underground Storage Tank Removal & Remediation Analysis](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-services/ust-analysis.html) - We offer sample pick-up from your location and comprehensive sample collection kits for your team. Your dedicated project manager will handle your needs from start to finish. And you have multiple ways of receiving your final results report, including online via our ClientConnect Online Report Access system. Contact Us today to find out how we - [Ground Water Analysis](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/environmental-testing-services/ground-water-analysis.html) - Suburban Testing Labs can perform analysis on groundwater for spray fields, landfills, contaminated sites, investigations, and any other monitoring program you may need. Monitoring is closely managed by our dedicated project managers, who work with you to schedule and organize your sampling events, including meeting special detection limits and sampling or electronic data deliverable (EDD) - [Get More Info About Suburban Testing Labs](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/contact-us/get-more-info.html) - Searching for a lab that has your formula for success? Look no further than Suburban Testing Labs. Suburban Testing Labs is a NELAP Accredited environmental testing lab that operates in a 25,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility in Reading, PA. Founded in 1963, we are a family owned an operated, independent lab that understand the needs - [Email Sign Up Form](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/contact-us/email-sign-up-form/) - Congratulations! You're a saavy environmental professional and fan. We love to share interesting articles, updates, and stay connected with our community. You can expect emails 1-4 times a month, and we never sell your personal information. Join our growing community! Psst - you can also click on your favorite social media icon above and follow - [ClientConnect Video Resources](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/online-access-video-tutorials.html) - Our clients are on the go, and having information at their fingertips is critical to decision making. Our new online report access system, SuburbanClientConnect, offers many tools for our clients easily and conveniently. Are you new to SuburbanClientConnect? Please take a moment to view some of our short online video tutorials to help you get - [ClientConnect Methodology Tutorial](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/online-access-video-tutorials/methodology.html) - Learn the basics of how to navigate the SuburbanClientConnect Methodology section in this short video. Learn how you can search for sampling, detection limit and QC Control limits for our analysis. Click on the screenshot below to begin playing your tutorial. https://youtu.be/FfdCcL_bUk8 - [ClientConnect Projects - Part II Tutorial](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/online-access-video-tutorials/projects-part-II.html) - Learn to navigate SuburbanClientConnect to access reports. You have access to your final results reports, login reports, EDD's, Data Packages and Invoices all in one place. There are two ways to view your reports: on the Projects Tab and on the Documents Tab. In this tutorial, we will view both. Click on the screen shot - [ClientConnect Tutorial from Promium](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/online-access/clientconnect-video-resources/clientconnect-tutorial-from-promium.html.html) - Get the basics of how to navigate SuburbanClientConnect in this short video tutorial produced by Promium. Learn how you can view your orders, analysis status, results, and even use the new "search" feature. TIP: If you're only interested in the new Search feature, fast forward to 3:19. Click on the screenshot below to begin playing - [ClientConnect Projects-Part 1 Tutorial](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/resources/online-access-video-tutorials/projects-part-1.html) - Learn the basics of how to navigate SuburbanClientConnect's Projects section for work orders in progress in this short video. Learn how you can view your orders, analysis status, results, and even create EDD's by exporting your data. Click on the screenshot below to begin playing your tutorial. https://youtu.be/mQ7LYdrQoPk - [Industries We Serve](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/about-us/industries-we-serve.html) - Imagine working with a lab that lets you concentrate on decision-making while taking care of your sampling and analysis with ease. Suburban Testing Labs is the environmental testing lab for you. We serve any industry testing potable water, non-potable water, and soil/solid materials to protect public health and preserve the environment. These industries include: Brownfields, - [In the Community](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/about-us/suburban-testing-labs-reading-pennsylvania.html) - Community Service At Suburban Testing Labs, we strive to protect public health and preserve our environment in everything we do. And that purpose extends beyond lab testing for our clients. The Environmental Action Committee (EAC) at Suburban Testing Labs is a group of employees who initiate actions to reduce our negative environmental impact. The EAC ## Products - [HealthGuard PFAS](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/healthguard-pfas/) - Tests for 18 PFAS Compounds using EPA Method 537.1. - [HealthGuard Trace Metals](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/healthguard-trace-metals) - This package covers results for those concerned about metal contamination in their well or drinking water. You can add this to your cart with another HealthGuard test for more comprehensive results, or you can purchase it on its own. Tests for the following parameters: Antimony Arsenic Barium Beryllium Cadmium Chromium Nickel Mercury Selenium Thallium - [HealthGuard Corrosion & Pretreatment](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/healthguard-corrosion-pretreatment) - This package covers common issues with build-up in showers and tubs, and physical feel of the water. You can add this to your cart with another HealthGuard test for more comprehensive results, or you can purchase it on its own. Tests for the following parameters: pH Hardness Iron Manganese Copper (Standing) Copper (Flushed) - [HealthGuard Advanced](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/healthguard-4) - This package is our most comprehensive HealthGuard water test kit, and is best suited for individuals who have many water quality concerns. It includes everything in our HealthGuard 3 PLUS both volatile organic, and synthetic organic compounds, for both naturally occurring and man-made chemical contaminants. Trace Metals are also included. Tests for the following parameters: Coliform Bacteria Nitrates Nitrite Fluoride Chloride Sulfate Lead (Standing) Lead (Flushed) 21 Regulated VOC’s 4 Trihalomethanes 38 Unregulated VOC’s SOC’s (synthetic organic compounds or man-made chemicals) Trace Metals - [HealthGuard 3](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/healthguard-3) - Our most popular package, this test kit is for anyone who wants a broad review of what they are drinking to protect their family's health. Tests for the following parameters: Coliform Bacteria and e.Coli Nitrates Nitrite Fluoride Chloride Sulfate Lead (Standing) Lead (Flushed) 21 Regulated VOC’s 4 Trihalomethanes 38 Unregulated VOC’s - [HealthGuard 2](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/healthguard-2) - This intermediate package includes our HealthGuard 1 package plus Lead. Tests for the following parameters: Coliform Bacteria Nitrates Nitrite Fluoride Chloride Sulfate Lead (standing & flushed) - [HealthGuard Intro](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/healthguard-intro/) - This is the introductory package we offer for homeowners, and includes Total Coliform & e. Coli only. A present or absent test for the following parameters: Coliform Bacteria and E.Coli - [HealthGuard 1](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/healthguard-1) - This is one of our most basic packages we offer for homeowners. Tests for the following parameters: Coliform Bacteria Nitrates Nitrite Fluoride Chloride Sulfate ## H2O Page - [FAQ](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/) - Q: I want to test my water, but how does it work?A: After you have determined which kit will best meet your testing needs: You order a kit from one of the following locations Online at www.suburbantestinglabs.com Call us at 610-375-TEST We will send you a kit including sample bottles (courier service is available in - [Fact Sheet-Pesticides](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-pesticides/) - Organics Pesticides Pesticides have been widely used for many decades. In the mid 20th century pesticides were thought to be better if they lasted longer in the environment. Unfortunately, longer is not always better. Once in a water supply they can last for many years. The breakdown of chlorinated pesticides is extremely slow when trapped - [Fact Sheet-VOCs](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-vocs/) - Organics Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) VOC’s, also known as Volatile Organic Chemicals is a group of chemicals that are man made and some that occur "naturally" in petroleum products. Many are linked to cancer, leukemia, Parkinson’s Disease and nervous system damage. Once in the ground they can continue to spread for a long time and - [xHealthGuard 4 CP](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/xhealthguard-4-cp/) - HealthGuard Advanced with Corrosion & Pretreatment Our most comprehensive combination of packages for those who are extremely concerned about the quality of their well water. It includes items that would help to determine the need for treatment of contaminants, and also to stop corrosion and scaling of the plumbing system, and staining of clothing and fixtures. Tests - [xHealthGuard 3 CP](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/xhealthguard-3-cp/) - HealthGuard 3 with Corrosion & Pretreatment Our most popular combination of packages tests for the following parameters: • Coliform Bacteria• Nitrates• Nitrite• Fluoride• Chloride• Sulfate• Lead (Standing)• Lead (Flushed)• 21 Regulated VOC's• 4 Trihalomethanes• 38 Unregulated VOC's• pH• Hardness• Iron• Manganese• Copper (Standing)• Copper (Flushed) $289 _________________________________________________________________________ *Upon checkout, a $18.95 S&H fee is applied. - [xHealthGuard 4](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/xhealthguard-4/) - Healthguard Advanced (HG4) A more comprehensive package for those who want an in-depth look at the quality of their well water. This package adds metals and pesticides to the HealthGuard 3. Tests for the following parameters: • Coliform Bacteria • Nitrates • Nitrite • Fluoride • Chloride • Sulfate • Lead (Standing) • Lead (Flushed) - [Contact](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/contact/) - [About Us](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/about-us/) - Company Profile Founded in 1963, Suburban Testing Labs has grown from a small, regional water testing company to one of the largest family-owned, independent laboratories in North America. Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do! - [Magazine References](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/about-us/magazine-references/) - The following magazines/websites have listed Suburban as a valuable water testing resource: 1986 Reader's Digest "Is Your Water Safe?" 1993 Consumer Reports "Is There Lead In Your Water?" 1985 Prevention "Wonderful Water How to Get it" 1985 Water Technology "Water Testing Mail-In Style" 1986 Harrowsmith "Bottled Trouble - Uncapping Tainted Waters" 1987 Business Week "Well Water How - [NEWSplash!: UV Purifiers - What They Do & What They Don't Do](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-uv-purifiers-what-they-do-what-they-dont-do/) - UV Purifiers: What They Do and What They Don't Do By Richard C. Stump II UV is short for ultraviolet. Ultraviolet refers to the wavelength of light generated by the lamp inside the purifier. UV purifiers are becoming increasingly common in homes that have private wells. If we examine the device from the outside and - [NEWSplash!: Magnetic Water Treatment Attracts Gullible](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-magnetic-water-treatment-attracts-gullible/) - Magnetic Water Treatment Attracts Gullible By Richard C. Stump II We live in an age of great scientific advances. Things considered to be impossible 100 years ago are as commonplace as a blade of grass. Medical advances make possible the treatment and detection of disease which would once have caused death, but with all the - [NEWSplash!: What is pH?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-what-is-ph/) - What is pH? pH Problems What do bluish-green stains on a home's fixtures mean? "pH" problems? What is "pH"? "pH," written with a lower case "p" and a capital "H," is the negative logarithm of the effective hydrogen-ion concentration. In simple terms, pH refers to whether the water is acidic or alkaline. The pH scale - [NEWSplash!: What About Leaky Fuel Tanks?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-what-about-leaky-fuel-tanks/) - What About Leaky FUEL Tanks? Leaky Fuel Tanks Leave Fingerprints "Out of sight, out of mind." "What you can't see can't hurt you." This was the thinking in the 1950s and '60s when it was common to bury home heating fuel tanks. Are you the broker for a home with an underground heating fuel tank? - [NEWSplash!: Should I Be Concerned About NITRATES?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-should-i-be-concerned-about-nitrates/) - Should I Be Concerned About NITRATES? The whole family has been drinking the water and showing no adverse effects, but a new infant comes into the home and becomes severely poisoned by the water. Diagnosis: methhemoglobinanemia or nitrate poisoning. Because healthy adults can consume high nitrate water with little or no effect, a nitrate problem - [NEWSplash!: What is the Danger from LEAD?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-what-is-the-danger-from-lead/) - What is the Danger from LEAD? Although it has been used in numerous consumer products, lead is a toxic metal now known to be harmful to human health if inhaled or ingested. Important sources of lead exposure include: ambient air, soil and dust (both inside and outside the home), food (which can be contaminated by - [NEWSplash!: Is IRON Harmful?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-is-iron-harmful/) - Is IRON Harmful? Iron Can Be a Case of What You Can See Can't Hurt You The scientific abbreviation for iron is Fe. Compounds that contain iron are commonly called ferrous or ferric compounds. Iron is a very abundant mineral in the earth's crust. In fact, it is the fourth most abundant mineral. We are - [NEWSplash!: What is COLIFORM BACTERIA?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-what-is-coliform-bacteria/) - What Is Coliform Bacteria? Besides turning the grass brown and drying up lakes and streams drought conditions can cause other problems. So can heavy rainfall. Although a well may have had no problems for many years, unusual weather conditions can cause some wells to be contaminated with bacteria. On the other hand, wells that have - [NEWSplash!: Contamination of Wells Higher Than Usual](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-contamination-of-wells-higher-than-usual/) - Contamination of Wells Higher Than Usual August 30, 2000 - Newsletter The year 2000 has seen a significant rise in well water contamination rates. A 70% increase in the failure rate for coliform bacteria was noted for this year compared with 1999. The samples of fresh water tested by Suburban Water Testing Laboratories, Inc. during - [NEWSplash!: VOCs in My Drinking Water?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-vocs-in-my-drinking-water/) - VOC's in My Drinking Water? VOC's in drinking water continue to pose a problem for residents in many areas. Lockheed Martin Corp. has offered $5 million to Burbank, CA, residents whose water has been contaminated with VOC's. In Pennsylvania, VOC's have been found in private water supplies in various areas such as Upper Salford Township, - [NEWSplash!: Understanding and Protecting Yourself from E. Coli](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-understanding-and-protecting-yourself-from-e-coli/) - Understanding and Protecting Yourself from E. Coli “Child Infected With E. coli at Petting Zoo”; “City Residents Sickened by E. coli From Drinking Contaminated Water”. Such headlines are all too familiar. What is E. coli, where does it come from, what does it do to you, how can you tell if it’s in your drinking - [NEWSplash!: Pregnancy and Your Drinking Water](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-pregnancy-and-your-drinking-water/) - Pregnancy and Your Drinking Water Could Drinking Water Affect Your Pregnancy? Every parent is concerned with the health of his or her children. Pregnant women, in particular, are seriously concerned about diet, medicine, and occupational hazards. Since 70% of birth defects have not been traced to a particular source, a factor that is becoming a - [NEWSplash!: Introducing HealthGuard](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-introducing-healthguard/) - Introducing HealthGuard Introducing . . . HealthGuard The new, easy to use, water test from Suburban Water Testing Labs! The quality of drinking water is increasingly becoming a serious concern for many families nationwide. A recent USGS survey found that 70% of wells were contaminated, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recommends that - [NEWSplash!: Safeguard Your Water Year Round](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-safeguard-your-water-year-round/) - Safeguard Your Water Year Round Summer has arrived! It's time for family vacations to the beach, barbecues at your neighbors', long hot days by the pool and cool evening walks. One thing most people don't think about in the summertime is testing their water supplies. The summer season can affect your water supplies just as - [NEWSplash!: What Are The Odds?](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-what-are-the-odds/) - What Are the Odds? by Corinne Upton Did you know that 23% (Nearly 1 out of every 4) of drinking water tested is actually contaminated?* The most common items detected were coliform, lead, and volatile organic chemicals (VOCs). This is just another very important reason to test your drinking water regularly. The odds of winning - [NEWSplash!: Private Well Maintenance](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-private-well-maintenance/) - Private Well Maintenance If you are one of the 42 million people in the US whose drinking water is obtained from a private well, this spring is a good time to do some well maintenance. Here are 10 tips for the maintenance of private wells: Do not store or use chemicals such as pesticides, fertilizers, - [NEWSplash!: Well Water Contamination Statistics Reveal Danger](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-well-water-contamination-statistics-reveal-danger/) - New Well Water Contamination Statistics Reveal Dangers by Sara Kuzma-Stump Suburban Water Testing Labs, the leading testing facility of local water, recently released well water test statistics for samples that were collected and analyzed between January 1st and December 31st of 2012. Private homeowners that voluntarily submitted their well water for laboratory testing showed a - [NEWSplash! Articles](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/newsplash-articles/) - Index to articles Well Water Contamination Statistics Reveal Dangers Parents Magazine Article April 2011 Shocking Water Contamination Statistics Released Spring Clean Your Well Water! What are the Odds? - 2006 Private Well Maintenance What are the Odds? - 2002 Safeguard Your Water Year Round Introducing HealthGuard Pregnancy and Your Drinking Water E. Coli VOC's in - [Know Your H2O!](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/know-your-h2o/) - Know Your h2o! As of January 1, 2006, the EPA has revised the Arsenic maximum contaminant level from 50 ppb to 10 ppb. By law, in Bourbon, Mississippi, one small onion must be served with each glass of water in a restaurant. Artesian wells are named after the old 13th century French province of Artois - [Glossary](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/glossary/) - GLOSSARY acid Water that contains substances that lower the pH value below 7.0 (neutral). acidity The capacity for neutralizing an alkaline substance. alkaline Water that contains substances that raise the pH value above 7.0 (neutral). alkalinity The capacity for neutralizing an acid. acute, chronic Bacteria in water can cause immediate symptoms of flu or intestinal - [Fact Sheet: MBAS](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-mbas/) - MBAS FACT SHEET (Methylene blue active substances) used to detect detergents and foaming agents Brief Overview: Category: Inorganics Acceptable Level: 0.5 mg/L MCL, Secondary Drinking Water Standard Source: Effect: Follow up: Treatment: Household and Industry Usage Causes water to foam and have a bad taste Test for MBAS Eliminate the source if possible. Activated carbon - [Fact Sheet: MTBE](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-mtbe/) - MTBE FACT SHEET Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) is a chemical added to gasoline to promote more complete combustion and reduce emissions of carbon monoxide (CO) and organic compounds. The chemical adds oxygen to the gasoline, which increases the temperature at which it burns in the engines and reduces the amount of harmful byproducts in - [Fact Sheet: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-total-dissolved-solids-tds/) - TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Inorganics Acceptable Level: 500 mg/L Source: Effect: Follow up: Treatment: Naturally occurring Short and Long-term Health Effects Test for Total Dissolved Solids and Hardness Distillation, Reverse Osmosis, and Electrodialysis In some cases, a water softener may be a cost effective treatment. Details: Source: Total Dissolved Solids are - [Fact Sheet: Turbidity](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-turbidity/) - TURBIDITY FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Inorganics Acceptable Level: Varies according to circumstances Source: Effect: Follow up: Treatment: Soil runoff Short and Long-term Health Effects Test for Turbidity and disease causing organisms Disinfection and filtration Details: Source: Turbidity is a measure of cloudiness of water. It is used to indicate water quality and filtration effectiveness. - [Fact Sheet: pH](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-ph/) - pH FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: pH Category: Inorganic MCL: Acceptable Range: 6.5 to 8.5 Source: Naturally alkaline or acidic ground water Effect: Causes corrosive water, stains Followup: Treat, retest for pH, and Lead, Copper, Cadmium Treatment: pH Neutralizer Details: Source: Natural waters used as a drinking water source may range from highly alkaline to very - [Fact Sheet: Radon](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-radon/) - RADON FACT SHEET Brief Overview:Contaminant: RadonCategory: AirMCL: 4.0 pCi/L Source: RadionuclidesEffect: CancerFollow-up: If a short-term charcoal test is initially performed, a retest by a DEP certified Radon Testing professional may be helpful.Treatment: It is recommended to contact a reputable Radon mitigation company for further evaluation and installation of radon reducing measures. A retest should be performed post-mitigation to ensure Radon levels are within - [Fact Sheet: Epichlorohydrin](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-epichlorohydrin/) - EPICHLOROHYDRIN FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Epichlorohydrin Category: Organic MCL: Source: Effect: Followup: Treatment: Details: Source: Epichlorohydrin is a colorless organic liquid with a pungent, garlic-like odor. The greatest use of epichlorohydrin is used to make glycerin and as a building block in making plastics and other polymers, some of which are used in water supply systems. It - [Fact Sheet: Acrylamide](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-acrylamide/) - ACRYLAMIDE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Acrylamide Category: Organic MCL: Source: Effect: Followup: Treatment: Details: Source: Acrylamide is an organic solid of white, odorless, flake-like crystals. The greatest use of acrylamide is as a coagulant aid in drinking water treatment. Other uses of include: to improve production from oil wells; in making organic chemicals and dyes; in the - [Fact Sheet: Toxaphene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-toxaphene/) - TOXAPHENE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Toxaphene Category: Organic MCL: Source: Insecticide on cattle, cotton and soybeans Effect: Cancer Followup: Treatment: Details: Source: Insecticide on cattle, cotton and soybeans. Effect: Cancer. Followup: Treatment: - [Fact Sheet: Methoxychlor](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-methoxychlor/) - METHOXYCHLOR FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Methoxychlor Category: Organic MCL: Source: Insecticide for fruits, livestock, and pets Effect: Growth, liver, kidney, nerve effects Followup: Treatment: Details: Source: Insecticide for fruits, livestock, and pets. Effect: Growth, liver, kidney, nerve effects. Followup: Treatment: - [Fact Sheet: Lindane](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-lindane/) - LINDANE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Lindane Category: Organic MCL: Source: Insecticide on cattle, cotton and soybeans Effect: Liver, kidney, nervous, immune, circulatory damage Followup: Treatment: Details: Source: Insecticide on cattle, cotton and soybeans. Effect: Liver, kidney, nervous, immune, circulatory damage. Followup: Treatment: - [Fact Sheet: Endrin](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-endrin/) - ENDRIN FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Endrin Category: Organic MCL: Source: Pesticide on insects, rodents and birds Effect: Liver, kidney and heart damage Followup: Treatment: Details: Source: Pesticide on insects, rodents and birds Effect: Liver, kidney and heart damage Followup: Treatment: - [Fact Sheet: Hardness](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-hardness/) - HARDNESS FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Hardness Category: Inorganic MCL: None published by EPA Source: Minerals dissolved in water Effect: Mineral deposits in plumbing, reduced soap lathering Followup: Treat and retest Treatment: Ion exchange water softener Details: Source: Hardness minerals are completely dissolved in the water and cannot be seen. When rainwater falls over the land - [Fact Sheet: Cyanide](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-cyanide/) - CYANIDE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Cyanide Category: Inorganic MCL: Source: Effect: Followup: Treatment: Ion Exchange, Reverse Osmosis, Chlorine Details: Source: Cyanide is a carbon-nitrogen chemical unit which combines with many organic and inorganic compounds. The most commonly used form, hydrogen cyanide, is mainly used to make the compounds needed to make nylon and other synthetic fibers and - [Fact Sheet: Asbestos](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-asbestos/) - ASBESTOS FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Asbestos Category: Inorganic MCL: Source: Asbestos cement in water systems Effect: Cancer Followup: Treatment: Filtration, corrosion control Details: Source: Asbestos ocurrs naturally in some areas. The majority of the exposure to asbestos is thought to be from the corrosion of asbestos-concrete pipes. The majority of the concern is therefore in public water systems with - [Fact Sheet: Xylene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-xylene/) - XYLENE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Xylene Category: Organic MCL: 10000 PPB Source: Solvents, gasoline, plasticizers Effect: Damage to the central nervous system, liver and kidneys Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: A xylene is any of a group of very similar organic compounds. They are clear liquids with a sweet odor. The greatest use of xylenes - [Fact Sheet: Vinyl Chloride](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-vinyl-chloride/) - VINYL CHLORIDE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Vinyl Chloride Category: Organic MCL: 2 PPB Source: PVC pipe; solvent breakdown Effect: Damage to the liver and nervous system; cancer Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Vinyl chloride is a colorless organic gas with a sweet odor. It is used in the manufacture of numerous products in building and - [Fact Sheet: Trichloroethylene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-trichloroethylene/) - Trichloroethylene FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Trichloroethylene Category: Organic MCL: 5 PPB Source: Degreaser Effect: Liver damage, cancer Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Trichloroethylene is a colorless or blue organic liquid with a chloroform-like odor. The greatest use of trichloroethylene is to remove grease from fabricated metal parts and some textiles. Poduction of trichloroethylene has increased from - [Fact Sheet: Total Trihalomethanes](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-total-trihalomethanes/) - Total Trihalomethanes FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Total Trihalomethanes Category: Organic MCL: 80 PPB Source: Surface water treated with Chlorine Effect: Cancer Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Details: Source: Surface water treated with Chlorine Effect: Cancer Followup: Treat and retest quarterly. Treatment: - [Fact Sheet: Toluene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-toluene/) - TOLUENE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Toluene Category: Organic MCL: 1000 PPB Source: Manufacture of chemicals Effect: Fatigue; impairment of senses; liver and kidney damage Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Toluene is an organic liquid with a sweet, benzene-like odor. The largest chemical use for toluene is to make benzene and urethane. Production of toluene was - [Fact Sheet: Tetrachloroethylene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-tetrachloroethylene/) - Tetrachloroethylene FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Tetrachloroethylene Category: Organic MCL: 5 PPB Source: Dry cleaning materials waste, solvents Effect: Cancer Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) is a colorless organic liquid with a mild, chloroform-like odor. Its greatest use is in the textile industry, and as a component of aerosol dry-cleaning products. Production of tetrachloroethylene was - [Fact Sheet: Styrene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-styrene/) - STYRENE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Styrene Category: Organic MCL: 100 PPB Source: Manufacture of polymers, plastics, paints Effect: Fatigue; liver and nerve tissue damagee; cancer Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Styrene is an oily organic liquid with an aromatic, almost floral odor. Initially, styrene was used primarily in the synthetic rubber industry, but it is - [Fact Sheet: p-Dichlorobenzene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-p-dichlorobenzene/) - p-Dichlorobenzene FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: p-Dichlorobenzene Category: Organic MCL: 75 PPB Source: Manufacturing, insecticide and fungicide, deodorant Effect: Nausea, headaches, anemia, liver blood damage Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Para-dichlorobenzene (p-DCB) is an organic solid of white crystals with a mothball-like odor. It is used mainly as an insecticidal fumigant against clothes moths and as a - [Fact Sheet: o-Dichlorobenzene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-o-dichlorobenzene/) - o-Dichlorobenzene FACT SHEET .Brief Overview: Contaminant: o-Dichlorobenzene Category: Organic MCL: 600 PPB Source: Used in making chemicals such as herbicides Effect: Can cause damage to nervous system, liver, kidneys and blood cells Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Ortho-dichlorobenzene, (o-DCB) is a colorless organic liquid with a pleasant, aromatic odor. The greatest use of o-dichlorobenzene is - [Fact Sheet: Ethylbenzene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-ethylbenzene/) - ETHYLBENZENE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Ethylbenzene Category: Organic MCL: 700 PPB Source: Manufacture of styrene; industrial solvent Effect: Fatigue, headaches, damage to eyes and other organs Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Ethylbenzene is a colorless organic liquid with a sweet, gasoline-like odor. The greatest use - over 99 percent - of ethylbenzene is to - [Fact Sheet: Dichloromethane](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-dichloromethane/) - DICHLOROMETHANE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Dichloromethane Category: Organic MCL: 5 PPB Source: Paint remover, extraction, cleaning solvent Effect: Nervous system, liver, blood damage; Cancer Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Dichloromethane (DCM) is a colorless organic liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. The greatest use of DCM is as a paint remover. Other uses include: solvent - [Fact Sheet: Chlorobenzene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-chlorobenzene/) - CHLOROBENZENE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Chlorobenzene Category: Organic MCL: 100 PPB Source: Manufacture of other organic chemicals; solvent Effect: Liver, kidney and central nervous system damage Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Chlorobenzene is a colorless organic liquid with a faint, almond-like odor. The greatest use of chlorobenzene is in the manufacture of other organic chemicals, dyestuffs - [Fact Sheet: Carbon Tetrachloride](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-carbon-tetrachloride/) - CARBON TETRACHLORIDE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Carbon Tetrachloride Category: Organic MCL: 5 PPB Source: Cleaning solvents Effect: Cancer Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Carbon tetrachloride is a clear heavy organic liquid with a sweet aromatic odor similar to chloroform. Most of it is used to make chlorofluorocarbon propellants and refrigerants, though this has been declining - [Fact Sheet: Benzene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-benzene/) - BENZENE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Benzene Category: Organic MCL: 5 PPB Source: Fuel, drugs, paint, pesticides Effect: Cancer Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: Benzene is a clear, colorless aromatic liquid. It is highly flammable. The greatest use of benzene is as a building block for making plastics, rubber, resins and synthetic fabrics like nylon - [Fact Sheet: 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-124-trichlorobenzene/) - 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Category: Organic MCL: 70 PPB Source: Dye carrier, solvent; manufacture of organic chemicals Effect: Changes in liver, kidneys and adrenal glands Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene (1,2,4-TCB) is an aromatic, colorless organic liquid. The greatest use of 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene is primarily as a dye carrier. It is also used to - [Fact Sheet: 1,1,2-Trichloroethane](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-112-trichloroethane/) - 1,1,2-Trichloroethane FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Category: Organic MCL: 5 PPB Source: Manufacture of other chemicals Effect: Damage to liver and kidneys; cancer. Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: 1,1,2-Trichloroethane (1,1,2-TCE) is an organic liquid with a chloroform-like odor. It is only used to make vinylidene chloride which is in turn used to make synthetic fibers - [Fact Sheet: 1,1,1-Trichloroethane](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-111-trichloroethane/) - 1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Category: Organic MCL: 200 PPB Source: Industrial solvent, degreaser Effect: Liver, nervous system and circulatory system damage Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCE) is an organic liquid with a chloroform-like odor. It is largely used as a solvent removing grease from - [Fact Sheet: 1,2-Dichloropropane](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-12-dichloropropane/) - 1,2-Dichloropropane FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: 1,2-Dichloropropane Category: Organic MCL: 5 PPB Source: Manufacturing, insecticide Effect: Damage to liver, kidneys, bladder,gastrointestinal tract, reespiratory tract, cancer. Followup: Treat and retest Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: 1,2-Dichloropropane (1,2-DCP) is a colorless organic liquid with a chloroform-like odor. The greatest use of 1,2-dichloropropane is in making other organic chemicals. It is also used in - [Fact Sheet: 1,2-Dichloroethane](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-12-dichloroethane/) - 1,2-Dichloroethane FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: 1,2-Dichloroethane Category: Organic MCL: 5 PPB Source: Industrial cleaning solvent Effect: Affects nervous system, lungs, kidney, liver. Cancer. Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: 1,2-Dichloroethane (1,2-DCE) is a colorless, oily, organic liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. The greatest use of 1,2-dichloroethane is in making chemicals involved in plastics, rubber and synthetic - [Fact Sheet: 1,2-Dichloroethylene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-12-dichloroethylene/) - 1,2-Dichloroethylene FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: 1,2-Dichloroethylene Category: Organic MCL: 70 PPB; trans - 100 PPB Source: Manufacturing, extraction of oils, refrigerant Effect: Nervous system, liver and circulatory damage Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: 1,2-Dichloroethylene (1,2-DCE) is an odorless organic liquid that has two slightly different forms, a "cis" form and a "trans" form. Both the cis - [Fact Sheet: 1,1-Dichloroethylene](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-11-dichloroethylene/) - 1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: 1,1-Dichloroethylene Category: Organic MCL: 7 PPB Source: Manufacture of adhesives, synthetics fibers, saran type materials. Effect: Liver and kidney damage, cancer Followup: Treat and retest quarterly Treatment: Granular activated charcoal Details: Source: 1,1-Dichloroethylene (1,1-DCE) is an organic liquid with a mild, sweet, chloroform-like odor. Virtually all of it is used in making - [Fact Sheet: Trace Metals](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-trace-metals/) - Trace Metals Antimony Arsenic Barium Beryllium Cadmium Chromium Mercury Nickel Selenium Thallium - [Fact Sheet: Thallium](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-thallium/) - THALLIUM FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Metals Acceptable Level: 0.002 mg/L MCL, Primary Drinking Water Standards Source: Effect: Follow up: Treatment: Natural occurring, Industry Short and Long-term Health Effects Test for Thallium and other metals Activated Alumina; Ion Exchange Details: Source: Thallium is a metal found in natural deposits as ores containing other elements. The - [Fact Sheet: Selenium](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-selenium/) - SELENIUM FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Metals Acceptable Level: 0.05 mg/L MCL, Primary Drinking Water Standard Source: Effect: Follow up: Treatment: Natural occurring, Industry Short and Long-term Health Effects Test for Selenium and other metals Activated Alumina; Coagulation/Filtration; Lime Softening; Reverse Osmosis Details: Source: Selenium is a metal found in natural deposits as ores containing - [Fact Sheet: Nickel](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-nickel/) - NICKEL FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Metals Acceptable Level: No current MCL, previously 0.1 mg/L Source: Effect: Follow up: Treatment: Natural occurring, Industry Short and Long-term Health Effects Test for Nickel and other metals Ion Exchange, Lime Softening, Reverse Osmosis. Details: Source: Nickel is a metal found in natural deposits as ores containing other elements. - [Fact Sheet: Mercury](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-mercury/) - MERCURY FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Metals Acceptable Level: 0.002 mg/L MCL, Primary Drinking Water Standard Source: Effect: Follow up: Treatment: Natural occurring, Industry Short and Long-term Health Effects Test for Mercury and other metals Coagulation/Filtration, Granular Activated Carbon, Lime softening, Reverse Osmosis Details: Source: Mercury is a liquid metal found in natural deposits as - [Fact Sheet: Manganese](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-manganese/) - MANGANESE FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Manganese Category: Inorganic MCL: 0.05 mg/L Source: Occurs naturally in ground water Effect: Offensive taste, odor, and staining Followup: Treat and retest Treatment: Oxidation filters, Particulate filters, Ion exchange Details: Source: Manganese can occur naturally in ground water and it is often found in combination with iron. Water percolating through soil and rock can dissolve minerals containing - [Fact Sheet: Iron](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-iron/) - IRON FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Iron Category: Inorganic MCL: 0.3 mg/L Source: Occurs naturally in ground water Effect: Offensive taste, odor, and staining Followup: Treat and retest Treatment: Oxidation filters, Particulate filters, Ion exchange Details: Source: Iron can occur naturally in ground water and it is often found in combination with manganese. Iron can also occur in drinking water from corroding - [Fact Sheet: Chromium](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-chromium/) - CHROMIUM FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Metals Acceptable Level: 0.1 mg/L MCL, Primary Drinking Water Standards Source: Effect: Follow up: Treatment: Natural occurring, Industry Short and Long-term Health Effects Test for Chromium, Hexavalent Chromium and other metals Coagulation/Filtration, Ion Exchange, Lime Softening, Reverse Osmosis Details: Source: Chromium is a metal found in natural deposits as - [Fact Sheet: Cadmium](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-cadmium/) - CADMIUM FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Metals Acceptable Level: 0.005 mg/L MCL Primary Drinking Water Standards Source: Effect: Follow up: Treatment: Natural occurring, Industry Short and Long-term Health Effects Test for Cadmium and other metals Coagulation/Filtration, Ion Exchange, Lime Softening, Reverse Osmosis Details: Source: Cadmium is a metal found in natural deposits as ores containing - [Fact Sheet: Beryllium](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-beryllium/) - BERYLLIUM FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Metals Acceptable Level: 0.004 mg/L MCL, Primary Drinking Water Standard Source: Effect: Follow up: Treatment: Natural occurring, Industry Short and Long-term Health Effects Test for Beryllium and other metals Activated Alumina, Coagulation/Filtration, Ion exchange, Lime Softening, Reverse osmosis Details: Source: Beryllium is a metal found in natural deposits as - [Fact Sheet: Barium](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-barium/) - BARIUM FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Metals Acceptable Level: 2.0 mg/L MCL, Primary Drinking Water Standards Source: Effect: Follow up: Treatment: Natural occurring, Industry Short and Long-term Health Effects Test for Barium and other metals Ion Exchange, Reverse Osmosis, Lime Softening, Electrodialysis Details: Source: Barium is a lustrous, machinable metal which exists in nature only - [Fact Sheet: Arsenic](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-arsenic/) - ARSENIC FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Inorganic Acceptable Level: 0.010 mg/L MCL, Primary Drinking Water Standard Source: Natural occurring, Pesticide, Industrial Waste, Smelting Effect: Short and Long-term Health Effects Follow up: Test for Pesticides, Herbicides, VOC’s, Trace Metals Treatment: HMRG Filtration System Details: Source: Arsenic is an element that occurs naturally in air, water, soil, - [Fact Sheet: Copper](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-copper/) - COPPER FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Copper Category: Inorganic MCL: 1.3 mg/L Source: Occurs naturally in ground water, household plumbing materials Effect: Offensive taste, odor, and staining, liver and kidney damage Followup: Treat and retest Treatment: Corrosion control Details: Source: Copper is a metal found in natural deposits as ores containing other elements and is widely used in household - [Fact Sheet: Lead](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-lead/) - LEAD FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Lead Category: Inorganic MCL: Action Level >0,015 mg/L Source: Lead pipe, lead-based solder, brass fixtures Effect: Kidney and nervous system damage Followup: Treat water, then retest Treatment: Corrosion control; Filter Details: Source: Lead is a metal found in natural deposits. It is sometimes used in household plumbing materials or in water service lines used to bring water - [Fact Sheet: Antimony](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-antimony/) - ANTIMONY FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Category: Metals Acceptable Level: 0.006 mg/L MCL, Primary Drinking Water Standard Source: Natural occurring, Industry Effect: Short and Long-term Health Effects Follow up: Test for Antimony and other metals Treatment: Coagulation/Filtration, reverse osmosis Details: Source: Antimony is a metal found in natural deposits as ores containing other elements. The most - [Fact Sheet: Legionella](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-legionella/) - LEGIONELLA FACT SHEET Brief Overview: Contaminant: Legionella Category: Microbiological MCL: Source: Surface waters, some water heaters, stagnant water Effect: Legionnaire’s disease Followup: Refer to water treatment specialist Treatment: Avoid agitation of stagnant water Details: Source: Surface waters, some water heaters, stagnant water Effect: Legionnaire’s disease Followup: Contact a water treatment specialist for treatment options Treatment: Refer to treatment specialist, avoid agitation of - [Fact Sheet: H Pylori](https://www.suburbantestinglabs.com/h2otest/faq/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-h-pylori/) - H. PYLORI FACT SHEET What is H. Pylori? Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral shaped bacterium that is found in the gastric mucus layer or adherent to the epithelial lining of the stomach. 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