12 Certified Water Testing Labs in Maine

12 laboratories from Maine Department of Health & Human Services's certified-laboratory list, 12 of them located in Maine. Compare the ones near you on phone number, certificate number and certified scope before you send a sample.

12 certified laboratories located in Maine

Across 11 cities. Closest is usually cheapest: most labs need the sample within 24-30 hours of collection, and courier or overnight shipping is billed on top of the test.

Auburn, Maine (1)

Eurofins Auburn (Previously A&L)

Auburn, ME

(207) 784-5354

Certificate LAB-EWA

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Laboratory website

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

Augusta, Maine (1)

Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory

Augusta, ME

(207) 287-2727

Certificate HETL

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

East Boothbay, Maine (1)

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (PFAS Only)

East Boothbay, ME

(207) 315-2567

Certificate BGL

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Laboratory website

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

Kennebunk, Maine (1)

Nelson Analytical Lab

Kennebunk, ME

(207) 467-3478

Certificate NLSON

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Laboratory website

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

Newport, Maine (1)

ClearWater Laboratory (A Division of Acheron Engineering)

Newport, ME

(207) 368-5786

Certificate CLWR

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Laboratory website

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

Norridgewock, Maine (1)

Maine Laboratories, LLC (PFAS Only)

Norridgewock, ME

(207) 518-8030

Certificate MLN

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Laboratory website

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

Portland, Maine (2)

Eurofins Portland ME (Bacteria only)

Portland, ME

(207) 846-6569

Certificate LAB-EEP

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Laboratory website

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

Nova Analytic Labs (DBA Nova EnviroLabs – PFAS Only)

Portland, ME

(207) 804-7327

Certificate NAP

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Laboratory website

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

Presque Isle, Maine (1)

Mi'Kmaq Environmental Laboratory (Bacteria only)

Presque Isle, ME

(207) 764-4001

Certificate MNL

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Laboratory website

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

Scarborough, Maine (1)

Katahdin Analytical Services (SGS Scarborough)

Scarborough, ME

(207) 874-2400

Certificate KTHDN

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Laboratory website

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

Winslow, Maine (1)

NELAnalytical (Previously Northeast Laboratory Services)

Winslow, ME

(207) 873-7711

Certificate NELAB

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Laboratory website

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

Wiscasset, Maine (1)

Maine Coast Laboratory (DBA Water Quality & Compliance Services Inc.)

Wiscasset, ME

(207) 882-5476

Certificate MEC

Certified scope not published in this list — the lab is certified, but the source does not say for which analytes. Ask before you book.

Laboratory website

Listed in www.maine.gov, read 2026-09-20

Where this list comes from

Read on 2026-09-20 from 1 document published by Maine Department of Health & Human Services. This page lists what those documents list — not necessarily every laboratory Maine certifies — so check the official directory below before you rely on it.

CommercialListMaineLabs.pdf (12 laboratories)

How Maine publishes it: Downloadable PDF list with laboratory contact information

Access Maine Lab Directory

State Certification Program

Maine Department of Health & Human Services

Visit Certification Program Website

💡 Local Resources & Tips

Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory provides comprehensive testing; many Maine labs offer mail-in testing kits for convenience

How to choose one of these labs

1.Shortlist two or three: start with the labs in your own city above, because most drinking-water samples must reach the lab within 24-30 hours of collection
2.Verify certifications: confirm the lab holds current state certification for the specific contaminants you want to test (bacteria, nitrate, metals, VOCs, PFAS). Certification is per-analyte, and a certificate number on this page is a starting point, not a guarantee it is still current
3.Request pricing: call multiple labs to compare prices and turnaround times—costs vary significantly even within the same state
4.Schedule testing: follow lab instructions for sample collection, storage, and delivery
5.Review results: compare detected concentrations against EPA standards and take appropriate action

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