The Certified Public Health laboratory is comprised of a chemistry and microbiological division that conduct microbiological and chemical analyses on a variety of substances (e.g. water, dairy products, food, utensils, air) that affect public health. 

The laboratory plays a key role in testing and analyzing environmental samples in many areas, such as food protection, housing, drinking water, septic systems, rodent/insect/rabies control, air pollution, and recreational sanitation.

The laboratory has also served a supportive role in a variety of clinical services, such as testing for sexually transmitted diseases, blood draws, and autoclaving clinical/dental equipment.

Sampling and analysis is conducted to ensure sample acceptability and compliance with public health and environmental standards for public health and welfare.

Newborn Infants Drinking Water Testing Program - Eau Claire County families with a newborn baby, served by a private well can have their water tested for free by the Health Department Laboratory.  For more information, contact us

Autoclave Testing

• Drinking Water
  • Learn More About Drinking Water
  • How to Test Your Water
  • Newly-drilled wells
• Dairy products
• Food from restaurants and grocery stores
• Lakes, rivers, and creeks
• Public swimming pools and beaches
• Testing Well Water

• Volatile Organic Compounds
• Nitrates
• Heavy metals in drinking water such as lead, copper, chromium and arsenic
• Lead in Paint and Soil

• Fees for Laboratory Testing
• Other tests are available.  Call the Health Department for further information, (715) 839-4718.  Or contact us here...
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