Well water testing in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Labs copied from the official Pennsylvania certified lab list (last verified 2026-10-27). All Pennsylvania labs

The official Pennsylvania list shows 1 certified lab in Berks 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 Berks County

SPL Reading (formerly Suburban Testing Labs)

1037F MacArthur Road
Reading, PA 19605

610-375-8378 · Website

Total coliform bacteria
Nitrate
Arsenic
Lead
PFAS

PADEP Chapter 252 / NELAP. In-house PFAS (EPA 533, 537.1, 1633). Call to confirm private-well sample acceptance and pricing.

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What to test for

Test every year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH. Use a state-certified drinking water laboratory. Source
Penn State Extension: about half of PA private wells that have been tested show at least one water-quality problem, yet only about half of wells have ever been tested. Source
2025 Penn State citizen-science study: PFAS detected in 65% of 167 private wells sampled statewide; 18% exceeded EPA health-related limits, with higher detections in southeastern PA. Source

After a flood in Berks 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 Berks County or local health department can tell you about local well testing, including any free or low-cost programs. State contact: PA DEP — private well water testing guidance.

Questions

Where can I test well water in Berks County, PA?

The official Pennsylvania certified lab list shows 1 lab in Berks 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.

Other Pennsylvania counties

Centre County · Dauphin County · Lancaster County