• Principal Texas State Drinking Water Laboratory •
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What we do
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The mission of the Environmental Sciences Branch is to:
provide reliable, high quality analytical services meet the needs of our customers support the mission of the Laboratory Services Section
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Responsibilities
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Chemical and radiological analyses required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Act
Support environmental monitoring and regulatory programs through:
- Physical testing
- Chemical analyses (organic, inorganic, and metals)
- Radiological analyses
Determine metal content in items such as:
- Consumer products, toys, jewelry, food, candy, and personal care products
Radiological analyses of routine environmental monitoring samples from:
- State nuclear power plants
Analyze drinking water and non-drinking water samples for government agencies, businesses, and individuals using:
- Physical testing
- Chemical analysis (organic, inorganic, and metals)
- Radiological analysis
Maintain and staff a mobile laboratory for:
- Radiological emergency response analyses
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Contact Us
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Additional information on testing provided / schedule an analysis
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Environmental Sciences Branch
(888) 963-7111 x7587 toll free
(512) 458-7587 local
(512) 458-7757 fax
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Sample Receiving
(888) 963-7111, ext. 2384 toll free
(512) 458-7111, ext. 2384 local
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