Environmental Sciences Laboratory
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Environmental Sciences Laboratory
Principal Texas State Drinking Water Laboratory
What We Do
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
Responsibilities
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
Testing
- View information about our Testing Services
Contact Us
Additional information on testing provided/schedule an analysis.
Environmental Sciences Branch
888-963-7111 x7587 toll-free
512-458-7587 local
512-458-7757 fax
Sample Receiving
888-963-7111, ext. 2384 toll-free
512-458-7111, ext. 2384 local