Water Testing Labs in Montana

We have not been able to read Montana's certified-laboratory list into individual records.

No individual laboratories listed for Montana

We have not been able to read Montana's certified-laboratory list into individual records.

What we found: The only document linked (Certified_Labs.pdf) is a 2023 letter to laboratories about method protocols and contains no laboratory list.

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services still certifies laboratories in Montana. Go to its own directory for the current list — the testing guidance on this page applies either way.

How Montana publishes it: Interactive drop-down menus by certification type

Open the official Montana directory

State Certification Program

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services

Visit Certification Program Website

💡 Local Resources & Tips

Montana Public Health Laboratory provides comprehensive testing; check with local health departments for subsidized testing options

How to choose one of these labs

1.Open the official directory above and shortlist two or three labs near you — 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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