The Geauga County Laboratory is a division
within the Water Resources Department.
We are 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.
Lab Microbiology Certificate #268
Lab Chemistry Certificate #1073
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.
Director: Steven Oluic, PhD
This department reports to the County Commissioners
James W. Dvorak, Timothy C. Lennon, Ralph Spidalieri
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To print out the sampling instructions for the Total Coliform Bacteria test
and for the Fecal Coliform test click below.
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To print out the instructions on how to chlorinate your private well
click below.
Contact
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm Phone: (440) 285-2603 Fax: (440) 285-2864Procedures
Certified Labs
To see other certified labs around the area,
click below.Sample Procedures Effective 8-24-2020
Sample bottles may be purchased at the GCDWR Office Customer
Service Counter Window daily from 8pm to 4pm or by contacting the office
at info@gcdwr.org or calling 440-279-1970
Samples may be dropped of at the office or the GCDWR Laboratory - 13335 Aquilla Road, located just south of Ravenwood Drive on the east side, there is a location sign posted at the road. It is a long driveway Water Sample drop-off times are M, T & W from 8am to 4pm. No exceptions Waste Water Sample drop-off times are T & Th only from 8am to 11am. No exceptions For Laboratory drop offs, please use side door marked entrance and place sample bottle in large Brown refrigerator. Please make sure all paperwork is completed and rubber banded to the bottle. If you have any questions while at this location, please call 440-279-1975
Updated 06-17-2021