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Drinking Water Testing

Criterion Labs offers comprehensive drinking water testing for residential wells and Public Water Supplier compliance. Our advanced testing covers PFAS, microbiology (total coliform and legionella), lead and other metals, disinfection byproducts, VOCs, pesticides, ionic contaminants, and more. Ensure the safety and quality of your water with our reliable and thorough analysis.
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Drinking Water Test Kits

Criterion’s drinking water testing kits include analysis for contaminants such as bacteria, lead, nitrates, and other key parameters. Our lab ensures accurate results to help maintain safe and compliant drinking water quality.
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Public Water Supplier Testing

Criterion Labs provides accredited drinking water testing for public water suppliers, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Our laboratory offers reliable analysis to help maintain the safety and quality of public drinking water systems.
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Water Treatment Testing

Criterion Labs offers water treatment testing services for homeowners considering or installing water filtration systems. Our lab provides precise analysis of key water quality parameters, helping you choose the right treatment solutions for your needs.
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PFAS Testing

Criterion offers PFAS testing for individual homeowners, public water suppliers, and research organizations. Our lab is accredited by the U.S. EPA, PA Department of Environmental Protection, and MD Department of the Environment to analyze drinking water for a range of PFAS compounds.
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Criterion's Data Packages for Drinking Water Analysis

Applicable to Residential Customers (Non-Compliance Sample Reporting)

All samples analyzed by Criterion’s laboratory come standard with a report including the analytical results for all samples listed on the Chain of Custody (CoC).
Criterion also offers supplemental data packages with additional levels of detail:

Level 1 Data Package (Standard)

All reports come with standard Level 1 Data Package, which includes the analytical results listed on a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) or Results report form and CoC documents.

Level 2 Data Package

The report includes all elements of a Level 1 Data Package, plus basic batch Quality Control (QC) results.

There is a $50.00 fee and an additional 1 Week Turnaround Time for a Level 2 Data Package

Level 3 Data Package

The report includes all elements of a Level 2 Data Package, plus all instrument raw data and chromatograms.

There is a $100.00 fee and an additional 2 Week Turnaround Time for a Level 3 Data Package

Please contact the laboratory at [email protected] or (215) 244-1300 to inquire about a Level 2 and Level 3 Data Package

Microbiological Sample Collection & Delivery Criteria

Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) Samples

Collect and have sample delivered within 24 Hours (collect/deliver within 8 Hours for compliance drinking water samples). Samples should arrive “chilled” in a sealed plastic bag, inside a cooler with ice packs.

Legionella Samples

Collect and have sample delivered within 48 Hours. Samples should arrive “chilled” in a sealed plastic bag, inside a cooler with ice packs.

Coliform/E. coli Samples

Collect and have sample delivered within 30 Hours. Sample should arrive “chilled” in a sealed plastic bad, inside a cooler with ice packs.

Note: Coliform samples will not be accepted on Friday unless pre-approved from the laboratory.

You can contact the laboratory before microbiological sampling to discuss your project needs. The laboratory can also advise on state/accrediting bodies that may have sample hold times that are more stringent than method limits.