UPDATED FEES
New sewer and lab fees for 2026 will be in effect beginning on April 1st.
LAB
The Geauga County Laboratory is a multifaceted lab with capabilities that range in both water and wastewater analysis. Each of our analysts hold water and wastewater certifications through the State of Ohio.
Semi annually we participate in Federal and State proficiency testing and have random and scheduled surveys through the EPA and the Health Department.
Water Tests
Our most requested test for drinking water is the Total Coliform Bacteria, also known as the water potability test. This test determines the presence or absence of bacteria. In the event that total coliform is present in your private well water then a well chlorination should be performed at your earliest opportunity.
Water tests are only accepted back certain days; call the office or the lab to find out when to drop off your water sample. In order to take these tests a pre-sterilized bottle must be purchased before water is drawn.
Sample Procedures
Sample bottles shall be purchased at the Department Office, Monday – Friday from 8am to 4pm.
The GCDWR Office has relocated to 12611 Ravenwood Drive Suite# 390, Chardon, OH 44024. Samples can only be dropped off at the GCDWR Laboratory, located just south of Ravenwood Drive on the east side, there is a location sign posted at the road. It is a long driveway.
Lab Test Drop-Off Times
Total Coliform: Monday – Wednesday from 7am to 4pm, and Thursday from 7am to 12pm. No exceptions.
Fecal/E. Coli: Monday – Thursday from 7am to 12pm. No exceptions.
All Other Tests: Monday – Thursday from 7am to 4pm. No exceptions.
NO TESTS ARE ACCEPTED ON FRIDAYS
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For Total Coliform drop offs: Use the small sample drop off door found on the lab building to the left of the LAB ENTRANCE door. No need to enter the building.
For all other test drop offs: use the door marked LAB ENTRANCE and wait for the lab staff to check in your bottle(s).
Please make sure all paperwork is completed and rubber banded to the bottles at time of drop off.
If you have any questions, please call the lab directly at 440-279-1975.
Downloads
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| DWR Lab Department Fees 2026 | DWR-Department-Fees-Approved-Lab-2026.03.03.pdf | Mar 6, 2026 | 2026-03-06 | Laboratory |
| Well Chlorination | Well-Chlorination.pdf | Oct 12, 2023 | 2023-10-12 | Laboratory |
| Total Coliform Instructions | Total-Coliform-Instructions.pdf | Oct 12, 2023 | 2023-10-12 | Laboratory |
| Fecal Sample Procedure | Fecal-sample-procedure.pdf | Oct 12, 2023 | 2023-10-12 | Laboratory |
| Certified Labs | Certified-Labs.pdf | Oct 12, 2023 | 2023-10-12 | Laboratory |
| 13335 Aquilla Rd. Map | 13335-Aquilla-Rd.-Map.pdf | Oct 12, 2023 | 2023-10-12 | Laboratory |
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