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Water Laboratory Alliance Learning Center

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  • Register for upcoming webinars
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  • WLA Informational Videos

WLA Webinars

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  • WLA Analytical Preparedness Full-Scale Exercise (AP-FSE)
  • WLA Response Plan (WLA-RP)
  • Sampling Guide for Unknown Contaminants in Drinking Water
  • Water Contamination Information Tool (WCIT)
  • Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Template
  • Register for upcoming WLA webinars

Useful tools and resources 

  • WLA Analytical Preparedness Full-Scale Exercise (AP-FSE) Toolkit
  • Analytical Preparedness Self- Assessment (APS)
  • Water Laboratory Alliance Response Plan (WLA-RP)
  • Sampling Guidance for Unknown Contaminants
  • Water Contamination Information Tool (WCIT)
  • Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Template
  • Accessing Laboratory Support


WLA Informational Videos

"Water Laboratory Alliance-Overview for Members" provides members with an overview of the WLA (runtime 32:49 min)

"Water Laboratory Alliance (WLA): Becoming a Member" provides members with an overview of the WLA (runtime 32:49 min) will help answer questions on becoming a WLA member and guide viewers through the application process (runtime 29:39).

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"Handling Criminal Investigation Samples: Maintaining Chain of Custody - Part 1" teaches users how to develop and maintain chain of custody for legal examination (runtime 7:24)

"Handling Criminal Investigation Samples: Maintaining Chain of Custody - Part 2"teaches users how to develop and maintain chain of custody for legal examination (runtime 7:24)

"Analytical Preparedness Full-Scale Exercise (AP-FSE) Toolkit" is an interactive resource that can help users to plan and conduct exercises that involve the coordination of analytical support (runtime 1:11).

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  • Water Laboratory Alliance (WLA)
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  • 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 March 26, 2025
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