DSU Water Quality Testing Laboratory

Welcome to the DSU Water Quality Testing Laboratory

Our lab provides comprehensive water quality testing services to individuals, businesses, and organizations in the surrounding community. We use state-of-the-art equipment and methods to ensure accurate, reliable results across a wide range of water testing needs.

Certifications & Partnerships

• NELAP-Certified: We meet rigorous third-party standards for environmental testing, including strict quality control and accurate recordkeeping.
• EPA Partner: Our collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency gives us access to cutting-edge technologies and methods to support water safety and quality.
• ISO Certifications: Dr. Milligan proudly holds five ISO certifications, demonstrating our commitment to international standards of quality, safety, and efficiency in laboratory operations and environmental testing.

Services Offered

• Drinking Water Testing – Lead, bacteria, and other contaminants
• Wastewater Testing – Industrial and municipal compliance
• Agricultural Water Testing – Food safety compliance
• Recreational Water Testing – Pools, lakes, and other sources
• PFAS Testing – Coming Soon!
• VOC Testing – Coming Soon!
• Heavy Metal Testing – Routine, advanced, and method development
• IDEXX Microbiology Testing – Standard and advanced quantification
• Environmental Chemistry Testing

Expanded Services: PFAS & VOC Testing (Coming in December!)

In addition to our core water testing services, the DSU Water Quality Lab offers specialized testing for:

PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)

• Detection and quantification of “forever chemicals” in drinking water, wastewater, and environmental samples.
• Uses advanced LC-QQQ instrumentation for high sensitivity and accuracy.
• Supports regulatory compliance and research initiatives.

VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)

• Analysis of VOCs such as benzene, toluene, and trichloroethylene in water samples.
• Performed using GC-QQQ systems with EPA-approved methods.
• Ideal for industrial, municipal, and environmental monitoring.

Competitive Pricing

We are committed to providing affordable, high-quality testing services to our community and partners. Our pricing structure is designed to be transparent and accessible, with:

• Flat-rate pricing for standard tests
• Discounts for bulk samples and ongoing projects
• Custom quotes for specialized testing like PFAS and VOCs

Please contact us for a personalized quote based on your sample type, volume, and testing needs.

Bulk pricing available for large or ongoing projects. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Definitions

• Routine Analysis: Standard tests for commonly detected compounds or elements.
• Advanced Analysis: Specialized testing for broader or lower-concentration detection, often requiring custom methods. Method Development: Custom design or modification of testing protocols to suit unique sample types or research questions.
• PFAS Testing: Detection and quantification of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“forever chemicals”) using LC-QQQ instrumentation.
• VOC Testing: Analysis of volatile organic compounds (e.g., benzene, toluene) using GC-QQQ systems, ideal for industrial and environmental monitoring.
• Environmental Chemistry Testing:
  • Basic Panel: Nutrient Analysis: pH, Conductivity, TDS, Alkalinity, Hardness, Nitrate/nitrite, ammonia, phosphate levels, chloride, sulfate
  • Comprehensive or Custom Panel ($200-$600/sample): Heavy Metals (via ICP-MS), Organic Pollutants (Pesticides, herbicides, and industrial solvents), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (via GC-QQQ), PFAS Compounds (via LC-QQQ), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Fluoride and Bromide