Laboratory

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment's laboratory supports community health by providing high-quality water testing services in northern Colorado. For more information or assistance, please call (970) 400-2278.

Well Water Survey

Do you own a private groundwater well in Weld County?

If so, the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) invites you to participate in an online survey to share your experiences managing a private well. Your feedback will help us learn more about perceptions of water quality in Weld County.

WCDPHE has partnered with researchers at Colorado State University as part of a larger effort to understand the motivations and challenges around well management, treatment, and water testing across Northern Colorado.

Why participate?

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  • Make a positive impact on well-care and water quality in our community.
  • Help us create funding opportunities to provide resources and support for well owners.
  • Help us understand and address the needs and challenges of private well owners.
  • Free water quality testing for the first 10 survey participants.
  • A chance to win one of 10, $25 Amazon gift cards.

How to participate:

  1. Use the link below to access the online survey.
  2. Answer a few questions — it only takes 10-15 minutes to complete.
  3. Enter for a chance to win free water quality testing or a $25 Amazon gift card!

TAKE THE SURVEY

Water Quality Testing

The laboratory provides microbiology and chemistry analyses for drinking water and wastewater. The laboratory is certified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for drinking water and supports the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) in implementing federal and state water quality control programs. 

The laboratory provides water quality testing services for private wells, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and public water systems. Other water sources may be tested. For more information or assistance, please call the laboratory at (970) 400-2278.

For services, fees, and sampling instructions, refer to the Chain of Custody (COC) Form(PDF, 17MB) or call the laboratory at (970) 400-2278.

The laboratory also provides a free Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) screen for Weld County residents whose main source of drinking water is well water and have water quality concerns related to oil and gas activity. Weld County residents may have their well tested every six months at no charge. To participate in the free program, a Notice of Public Disclosure Form(PDF, 122KB) must be completed.

Map: VOC Well Water Testing

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