The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory does not have public water testing capabilities, but we encourage you to utilize the following resources.
Drinking Water Quality Testing
Public Drinking Water Utilities
All water utilities are required to follow the Safe Drinking Water Standards and post a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) each year. CCRs contain important information about your drinking water. Visit the EPA CCR Database to search for your water supplier or visit your water supplier's website to learn more. Your water utility may provide testing, however, the certified labs listed below are additional options.
Well Water
If you obtain drinking water from a well, you are responsible for testing the water to ensure that it is safe. The Environmental Protection Agency has a great resource on how to protect your household.
Certified Labs
The Department of Environmental Protection recommends utilizing a certified lab for drinking water testing. Visit their website to learn about certified labs and other resources.
Department of Environmental Protection Water Testing Resources
Penn State's Drinking Water Program is a great resource for drinking water testing. They also have testing for livestock drinking water, irrigation for nurseries and greenhouses, irrigation water for turfgrasses, and pond and lake water.
Learn more about Penn State Water Testing
River, Stream, or Other Water Testing
There are many reasons to sample local river, stream, or other bodies of water. If you have questions on what to monitor for, feel free to reach out to us. We also encourage you to reach out to your local conservation district to find out about citizen monitoring and other efforts led by local watershed organizations.