Most people take their drinking water for granted.
However, a lot of effort is required to provide clean and pure water. The UPHL environmental microbiology lab works together with water utilities and state regulators to assure the highest quality water for you. We do this by testing for the presence of bacteria, viruses, and parasites in your drinking water. Typically, our lab becomes involved when a utility has already noticed that certain types of bacteria are present in the water. Then, our special team helps them investigate by identifying the types and numbers of bacteria that are present.