Well water testing in Bartholomew County, Indiana

Labs copied from the official Indiana certified lab list (last verified 2026-10-29). All Indiana labs

The official Indiana list shows 2 certified labs in Bartholomew County. Call before you sample to confirm the lab accepts private well water and to ask about bottles, prices and drop-off times.

Certified labs in Bartholomew County

Columbus City Utilities, Environmental Laboratory

1111 McClure Road
Columbus, IN 47201

Call 812-376-2400 · Website

Coliform bacteria
Chemistry

IDOH certified for drinking water: total coliform/E.coli, Heterotrophic plate count, fluoride. Lab ID M-03-01 C-03-01. Call to confirm it accepts private well samples, and ask about price and turnaround.

Element Laboratories - Columbus

8800 North US 31
Columbus, IN 47201

Call 812-375-0531 · Website

Coliform bacteria

IDOH certified for drinking water: total coliform/E.coli, Heterotrophic plate count. Lab ID M-03-02. Call to confirm it accepts private well samples, and ask about price and turnaround.

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What to test for

Every year, test for total coliform bacteria, nitrate, total dissolved solids and pH, as EPA recommends for private wells. Source
Nitrate: USGS finds higher nitrate in shallow groundwater under farmland. Parts of Indiana are intensively farmed, so test nitrate every year, and before using the water for infant formula. Source
Arsenic: USGS maps show naturally occurring arsenic in groundwater in parts of Indiana and its region. Test at least once, then as your lab or health department advises. Source
PFAS: test if you live near an airport, military base, landfill, or industrial or firefighting-foam site. EPA explains private well PFAS testing. Source
After flooding, test for bacteria before drinking the water again, as EPA advises. Source

After a flood in Bartholomew County

EPA says to test a private well for bacteria after flooding before drinking the water again. Check current flood alerts and Flood Watch, and read flood season testing. EPA: your well after a flood

Local help

Your Bartholomew County or local health department can tell you about local well testing, including any free or low-cost programs. State contact: Indiana Department of Health Laboratories (lab certification).

Questions

Where can I test well water in Bartholomew County, IN?

The official Indiana certified lab list shows 2 labs in Bartholomew County; they are listed on this page with phone numbers. Call first to confirm they accept private well samples.

How often should I test my well?

EPA recommends testing every year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids and pH, and testing right away after flooding, well repairs, or a change in taste, color or smell.

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