Drinking water samples and recreational water samples will be analyzed by Colilert. This 24 hour test can detect total coliforms and E. coli in water samples. State law requires notification of health officials when reportable communicable disease organisms are isolated and identified. Except for these situations, copies of laboratory reports will not be released to others except with the written request and permission of the original submitter. The Public Health lab does not perform the procedures necessary for evaluation of potentially contaminated buildings.
Air sampling involves highly specialized sampling and evaluation methods.
Questions regarding problems of this type can be directed to the state OSHA office. The EPA site also has useful information. The administrative section includes the lab manager and the clerical support for the entire laboratory. The administrative section answers the phone calls directed to the various sections and completes the paperwork on all sample testing. The Chemical testing section includes the alcohol analysis section and drug toxicology section.