FHA Water Test Sampling Instruction

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The average person uses 50 gallons of water a day. If you obtain water from a public water supply, your water bill lets you know that each drop wasted costs you money.

New York State Department of Health
Certified Laboratory
ELAP/NELAC 11534
EPA Lab Code #NY01277

FHA Water Test Sampling Instruction

1. Lead (1 Quart bottle)
Let water sit undisturbed in piping for 6-10 hours (do not exceed 10 hours). At the kitchen tap, fill the 1 quart bottle with stagnant water. Do not run the water first, rinse the container, etc. before sampling. Cap the bottle tightly.

2. Total Coliform (orange capped 4 oz. Bottle marked "sterile")
From the kitchen cold water tap remove anti-splash screen from the faucet and let the cold water run for 4-5 minutes. Fill sterile bottle to the top and be sure not to touch the inside of the bottle or lid. Do not rinse the bottle.
DO NOT TAKE SAMPLE FROM AN OUTSIDE TAP.

3. Nitrate & Nitrite (yellow capped 4 oz. bottle)
After filling the orange capped bottle, fill this bottle to the top from the same tap.

Fill out sample chain of custody form completely. Be sure to sign where marked "relinquished by."
Fill out labels with appropriate information.
Note property location and report mailing address if different
Please include a check for $100.00. Samples received without payment will not be tested.
Return samples (within 24 hours - within 12 preferred) to CNA Environmental, Inc. (27 Kent St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm & Sat. 10 am - 12 pm). Refrigerate samples to be held longer than one hour before delivery.