The SDHD laboratory provides a variety of water testing services. Call us at 712-234-3908 to get more information about specific methods, turnaround times for test results, pricing and more.

Public Water Supplies

SDHD is certified to test the following analytes

• Drinking Water

  • Total coliform bacteria
  • E. coli
  • Nitrate
  • Nitrite
  • Fluoride

• Wastewater

  • E. coli

Woodbury County well owners can get your water tested for free!

Woodbury County residents can get their water collected and tested for free once per year with the Grants to Counties program. Tests included:

• Coliform bacteria
• Nitrates
• Arsenic
• Manganese

Fill out this form Request a Water Test or call us at 712-234-3908 to request a water test.

Non-Woodbury County Private Water Testing

Our lab will test drinking water for anyone with a private well regardless of what state or county they reside. Tests available include:

• Coliform bacteria - $16
• Nitrates - $16
• Fluoride - $20
• Iron - $15
• Hardness - $15
• Manganese - $15
• Sulfates - $15
• Hardness - $15

Resources

• Sample Collection Instructions

Swimming Pool and Hot Tubs/Spas

• Swimming Pool and Hot Tubs/Spas - Forms and Collection Instructions
  • Coliform bacteria
  • Pseudomonas

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