Water Testing Labs in South Carolina

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

No individual laboratories listed for South Carolina

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

What we found: CELMAPP is a map application; the only list it links is a parameter-category reference, not a laboratory roster.

South Carolina Department of Environmental Services still certifies laboratories in South Carolina. Go to its own directory for the current list — the testing guidance on this page applies either way.

How South Carolina publishes it: Searchable online database—filter by "Drinking Water" certifications

Open the official South Carolina directory

State Certification Program

South Carolina Department of Environmental Services

Visit Certification Program Website

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SC Department of Health and Environmental Control Bureau of Laboratories provides testing services

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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