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Richards Labs of Utah

Certified Utah Water Testing Laboratory
Call Now (801) 930-9158
Statewide Laboratory Partner

Utah Water Quality Testing with Certified, Actionable Reporting

Protect your home, community, or facility with comprehensive water analysis validated by Utah Division of Drinking Water standards. From rapid bacteria screening to complex metals and PFAS panels, we deliver defensible results you can trust.

Utah DEQ Accredited NELAC Compliant Methods Chain-of-Custody Verified Serving Northern & Southern Utah

Lab Services Tailored to Utah's Water Sources

Wet-chemistry, microbiological, and advanced instrumental analysis designed for groundwater, surface water, and treated distribution systems from Logan to St. George.

Certified Drinking Water Panels

Compliance-driven testing for municipalities, water districts, and schools—covering bacteria, nitrate/nitrite, metals, DBPs, and organic contaminants per Utah DDW requirements.

Lead & Copper Rule Revised Total Coliform Stage 2 DBPs

Private Well & Spring Testing

Bespoke packages for residential well owners, including hardness, arsenic, TDS, pesticides, and radionuclides with easy-to-read homeowner guidance.

Arsenic & Uranium Hardness & Minerals Coliform & E. coli

Industrial & Stormwater Monitoring

Stormwater MSGP, construction dewatering, and process water support with sampling plans, laboratory analysis, and data packages formatted for rapid submission.

MSGP Benchmarks Tier II Sampling NPDES Reporting

PFAS, VOC, and Emerging Contaminants

LC-MS/MS and GC/MS instrumentation for PFAS, VOCs, SVOCs, and microplastics—helping utilities and consultants meet evolving state and federal guidelines.

EPA 537.1 EPA 524.4 VOCs Microplastics Pilot

A Proven Process Backed by Certified Field Teams

From request to report, every step is traceable, temperature-controlled, and auditable—ensuring defensible data for regulators, engineers, and water managers.

01. Scope & Proposal

Define analytes, holding times, and reporting requirements. Receive a tailored sampling plan with pricing and logistics confirmed within hours.

02. Sampling & Logistics

Certified technicians deploy statewide with calibrated equipment, chain-of-custody forms, and temperature-controlled transport direct to our Orem laboratory.

03. Laboratory Analysis

Wet-chem, ICP-MS, GC/MS, LC-MS/MS, and microbiology performed under NELAP-QSM protocols with QA/QC checkpoints reviewed by senior chemists.

04. Reporting & Consultation

Receive interactive dashboards, PDF reports, and engineering-ready data tables. Senior staff provide interpretation, trend analysis, and next-step guidance.

98.6%
Chain-of-custody accuracy across 12,000 individual samples over the past 24 months.

Every sample receives dual verification and digital archiving, giving you audit-ready records for regulatory inspections or stakeholder reporting.

Self-Assess Your Recommended Water Test Package

Select your source, region, and concerns to discover the ideal laboratory panel. Use the result to request an official quote—with optional rush turnaround and sampling assistance.

Your tailored panel will appear here.

Adjust the selections above to see our recommendation instantly.

Trusted by Utah Communities and Industries

We support local governments, engineers, agriculture, hospitality, and high-tech manufacturers across the Wasatch Front, Uintah Basin, and beyond.

Municipal & Tribal Systems

Source water profiling, distribution monitoring, and emergency response testing with full data packages for Utah DDW auditors and EPA Region 8.

Engineering & Environmental Firms

Dedicated project managers, EDD formats for EQuIS & ESdat, and rapid reporting to keep remediation and compliance projects on schedule.

Hospitality & Healthcare

Cooling towers, dialysis systems, spas, and culinary water risk assessments with ASHRAE-aligned Legionella protocols.

Manufacturing & Food Processing

Process water, boiler feed, and wastewater testing paired with trend dashboards to anticipate corrosion, scaling, or contamination events.

"Richards Labs of Utah has transformed how we manage distribution sampling. Their field team handles our remote well sites, and the lab's turnaround on PFAS and metals has been consistently ahead of schedule. We finally have reliable data for our board and state compliance reviews."

Ready to schedule your sampling or drop-off?

Connect with our project coordinators for a tailored plan, kit delivery, or statewide pickup. Same-week site visits available along the Wasatch Front.

Contact Richards Labs of Utah

Tell us about your project or request a quote. Our coordinators respond within one business day, with rush sampling support for urgent issues.

Lab & Sample Drop-Off

45 North 100 East
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

Hours

Mon–Thu: 8:00a – 6:00p
Fri: 8:00a – 4:00p
Sat (by appt.)

Support

support@wasatchwaterlabs.com
(801) 930-9158

Resources & Chain-of-Custody Tools

Download ready-to-use templates to streamline your sampling and reporting workflow.

Chain-of-Custody Form

Printable PDF with prefilled lab details, acceptance criteria, and temperature control log.

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Sampling Prep Checklist

Step-by-step guide for homes, utilities, and field crews preparing samples for submission.

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Regulatory Calendar

Track seasonal Utah DDW, EPA, and stormwater reporting deadlines with automated reminders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can you start sampling after we approve a quote?

Our coordinators schedule Wasatch Front pickups within 48 hours. Rural deployments are booked within 3–5 business days, and we can ship pre-labeled kits overnight if you have field staff ready to collect.

Do you provide defensible QA/QC documentation for regulators?

Yes. Every project includes method blanks, matrix spikes, and calibration verification. We provide signed reports plus digital audit trails for Utah DDW, EPA, and consultant record keeping.

Which payment options are available for municipalities or HOAs?

We support PO invoicing with Net-30 terms, ACH, and credit card payments. Multi-year service agreements with fixed pricing are available for utilities and property management groups.