Water quality can potentially be compromised by the presence of certain bacteria and/or chemical compounds. Laboratories conduct different tests for different categories of contaminants.  Testing should be performed by a New York State Department of Health approved laboratory. The list can be found at: http://www.wadsworth.org/labcert/elap/comm.html

To have microbiological testing by the Ulster County Health Department call 340-3010 or contact one of the labs on the New York State Department of Health list.