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Accessing Laboratory Support

Accessing Laboratory Support is an interactive guide which shows how to access lab support at the local, state, regional and federal levels. It includes examples of when this help may be needed and provides tips and other references. This resource also supplies a one-page summary sheet that lists the key information for finding support. Water utilities, laboratories, first responders and others may find this tool useful.

Please contact us at WLA@epa.gov if you have questions or need assistance accessing these documents.

  • Accessing Laboratory Support (pdf) (3.92 MB, June 2017, EPA 810-B-17-002)
  • Summary Resource for Accessing Laboratory Support (pdf) (694.19 KB, June 2017, EPA 810-F-17-002)

Drinking Water and Wastewater Laboratory Networks

  • Water Laboratory Alliance (WLA)
    • Learn about the WLA
    • Become WLA Member
    • Become a WLA Liaison
    • WLA Response Plan
    • WLA Learning Center
  • Laboratory Assistance
    • Contact Certified Drinking Water Labs
    • Request Analytical Services
    • Laboratory Compendium
  • Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT)
    • Register for WCIT
    • Access WCIT
    • Explore What's New in WCIT
  • Plan Ahead
    • Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
    • Find a Water Laboratory Method
    • Sampling Guidance for Unknown Contaminants
    • WLA Analytical Preparedness Self-Assessment
  • Practice a Laboratory Response
    • Access Laboratory Support
    • Plan a Laboratory Full-Scale Exercise
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Last updated on February 25, 2025
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