Water Sample Collection Directions
INSTRUCTIONS:
You have picked up a sterile container. This sterile container is needed to reduce the frequency of
false positive results on the bacterial tests. Please observe the following precautions to ensure that this
container is not accidentally contaminated.
If the lid is not on tightly, please get another container.
Do not remove the lid until you are ready to collect the sample.
Fill the container only once, do not fill and dump and fill.
Screw the lid on tightly after collecting the sample.
If you drop the container or the lid during collection of the sample, consider getting another
sterile container to avoid accidental contamination OR, at the least please make mention of this when
you bring the sample back to the Lab.
Before filling the container remove any faucet screens or aerators and then thoroughly clean the
faucet that you will sample from. The bathroom sink is the faucet of choice, if that is unavailable the
kitchen sink is the next best choice. Allow the water to run for five minutes or longer. When the water
runs COLD fill the sample container completely,
Once the sample is collected, fill out the label that has been provided as completely as possible
(please be sure to include mailing address) and re-affix the label to your sample bottle. If you are
unable to deliver the sample right to the Lab, please keep it in a refrigerator. The sample must be
delivered to the lab within 20 hours after collection.
DELIVERY OF SAMPLE:
The Wampanoag Environmental Laboratory is located off State Road in Aquinnah. It is the Second
driveway on the right after the AQUINNAH town sign.
Bring your sample to the Lab before 4:00 pm on the same day you collect the sample. No Friday
samples will be accepted. If there is an emergency, please call ahead to arrange for samples to be
dropped off to the Lab on Friday.
We will mail, email or fax you a written report within three weeks of receiving your water sample.
Thank you for using the WAMPANOAG ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY
A FEDERALLY AKNOWLEDGED TRIBE
TESTING PARAMETERS AND PRICES
Microbiological Analysis in Drinking and Non-potable Water:
(All prices are per test)
Total Coliform & Escherichia Coli
$25.00
Fecal Coliform
$20.00
Enterococuss Sp.
$20.00
Inorganic Analysis in Drinking and Non-potable Water:
(All prices are per test)
pH
$5.00
Conductivity
$5.00
Total Dissolved Solids
$5.00
Phosphorous
$10.00
Sulfate
$10.00
Calcium
$10.00
Magnesium
$10.00
Potassium
$10.00
Nitrite
$10.00
Nitrate
$10.00
Ammonium
$10.00
Manganese
$10.00
Metals Analysis in Drinking and Non-potable Water:
(All prices are per test)
Iron
$15.00
Copper
$15.00
Arsenic
$15.00
Chromium
$15.00
Lead
$15.00
Residential Drinking Water Packages
Package A …………………………………………………………………………
Total Coliform Bacteria, Conductivity, pH, Total Dissolved Solids.
Inorganics (Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphates, Sulfate)
Copper and Iron (Uv/Vis)
Package Price $60
Package B …………………………………………………………………………
Total Coliform Bacteria, Conductivity, pH, Total Dissolved Solids,
Inorganics (Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphates, Sulfate)
Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Ammonium, Copper and Iron
Package Price $85
Package C ……………………………………………………….………………..
Total Coliform Bacteria, Conductivity, pH, Total Dissolved Solids,
Inorganics (Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphates, Sulfate)
Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Ammonium, Copper Iron, Arsenic, and Lead
Package Price $120
Wampanoag Environmental Laboratory
Monday - Friday
9:00am -5:00pm
Phone/Fax (508)-645-2903
wtghalaboratory@comcast.net
1 Herring Creek Road,
Aquinnah, MA 02535
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