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ERLN Water Focus Area

The Water Laboratory Alliance (WLA) provides the water sector (e.g., drinking water, wastewater) with an integrated nationwide network of laboratories. WLA maintains analytical capability and capacity in the event of intentional and unintentional water contamination involving chemical, biological and radiochemical contaminants.

How does WLA fit within ERLN?

WLA focuses solely on water matrices and is an integral part of EPA's Environmental Response Laboratory Network (ERLN). WLA relies on the ERLN for chemical warfare agent (CWA) and radiochemical capabilities. In turn, the ERLN relies on the WLA specifically for its water response capability. WLA integrates drinking water, wastewater, public health, and environmental laboratories and select commercial laboratories that currently provide analytical support to government agencies.

ERLN and WLA

If your laboratory focuses on water and conducts radiological, biological or chemical sampling and analysis, consider joining the ERLN. All water labs in the ERLN automatically become member of the WLA. If you do not meet the ERLN Membership Criteria, you may still be interested in learning more about the WLA.

Benefits of WLA

  • Improved preparedness for analytical support to respond to emergencies
  • Improved communications with peer laboratories to help address emerging analytical capability and capacity, laboratory security, or laboratory operation challenges
  • Knowledge of neighboring laboratory analytical capability and available personnel

More information and questions

Please visit the WLA home page to find out more about available tools, training, and WLA contact information.

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Last updated on November 15, 2021
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