PFAS Water Testing Labs in Rhode Island (18 state-certified labs)
Labs on Rhode Island's official certification list that test drinking water for PFAS, with the ones that take homeowner samples first.
3 named for PFAS itself on the list.
Per the state list or a state web page. Call to confirm.
Located outside Rhode Island but on its list.
USGS estimate for Rhode Island.
How many labs test for PFAS in Rhode Island
18 labs on Rhode Island's official drinking-water lab list are certified to test for PFAS. Of these, 3 are named for PFAS itself and 15 hold a group certification that includes it. 3 of them are marked as taking samples from the public. They are listed first. 15 are located outside Rhode Island.
The list is published by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) - Center for Drinking Water Quality and State Health Laboratories, laboratory certification. These labs come from list files with 4 different dates; each lab page shows its own. Fetched 2026-11-07 (UTC).
Rhode Island labs certified for PFAS
Marked as taking public samples (3)
| Lab | Location | PFAS certification | Public samples | Cert. expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Testing Laboratory | West Warwick, RI | Named on the official list | Public samples: yes (per state) | 12/31/2026 |
| Rhode Island Analytical Laboratories | Warwick, RI | Named on the official list | Public samples: yes (per state) | 12/31/2026 |
| Rhode Island Department of Health, State Health Lab | Providence, RI | Named on the official list | Public samples: yes (per state) | 12/31/2026 |
Other labs on the list (15)
| Lab | Location | PFAS certification | Public samples | Cert. expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battelle Analytical Chemistry Services | Norwell, MA | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| Complete Environmental Testing | Stratford, CT | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| Con-Test, A Pace Analytical Laboratory | East Longmeadow, MA | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| EMSL Analytical INC | Cinnaminson, NJ | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| Eurofins Derry | Derry, NH | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Environmental | Lancaster, PA | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| Eurofins Pomona | Pomona, CA | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| Eurofins South Bend | South Bend, IN | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| Katahdin Analytical | Scarborough, ME | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| Microbac Laboratories Inc. Ohio Valley Division | Marietta, OH | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| New England Chromachem Inc. | Salem, MA | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| Pace Analytical Services, LLC-Mansfield MA | Mansfield, MA | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| SGS North America Inc. Dayton | Dayton, NJ | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| SGS North America Inc. Orlando | Orlando, FL | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab | Not on the list |
| Regional Water Authority | New Haven, CT | Certified for a group that includes PFAS: confirm with the lab | Public samples: ask the lab Looks like a utility or municipal lab, judging by the name (our label, not the state list) | Not on the list |
How the Rhode Island list marks public samples (whole list). Yes for the labs on RIDOH's 'Certified Drinking Water Testing Labs' page, which says they "provide analytical services for a fee to individuals and public water systems". Not stated for the other out-of-state labs.
Before you send a sample, call the lab to confirm it is currently certified for the exact test and method, that it accepts samples from homeowners, and how to collect and ship them. Status can change between list updates.
Why test for PFAS in Rhode Island
EPA's 4.0 ng/L limits for PFOA and PFOS cover public water, not private wells, and its May 2026 proposals to roll back four other PFAS limits are not final. Read our PFAS explainer.
Rhode Island guidance that mentions PFAS:
- In some areas of Rhode Island, RIDOH says it may be a good idea to test for arsenic, beryllium and/or PFAS. Its online map tool shows whether your home is in an area where these special tests are recommended. [1]
- Under the federal Emerging Contaminants for Small and Disadvantaged Communities (ECSDC) grant program, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is testing private wells near targeted areas named in the Statewide PFAS Source Investigation Report. If your well is in a sampling area, RIDEM will contact you by mail or in person. [1]
- PFAS is not currently on the list of tests state law requires for new wells or when a home served by a well changes ownership, such as a real estate sale. Homeowners and potential buyers can choose to test for PFAS. [1]
- For PFAS, RIDOH lists Rhode Island Analytical and ESS Laboratory as certified labs that have confirmed they currently accept private well PFAS tests. RIDOH says the list may not be complete and is not an endorsement. [1]
About 112,853 people in Rhode Island used private wells in 2015, by the USGS estimate of people on domestic self-supplied water. [2] Federal limits are written for public water systems, not private wells, so testing is up to the owner.
For tests that depend on your home (farms nearby, old plumbing, a new baby), use the which-tests checklist. When results arrive, check your numbers against EPA's limits. State guidance, county data and every lab: Rhode Island.
Other tests in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Department of Health, Testing Your Well Water (last updated October 22, 2026)
- USGS, Estimated use of water in the United States, county-level data for 2015 (Dieter et al., ver. 2.0, 2018)
- RIDOH - Certified Drinking Water Testing Labs / RIDOH - Appendix to Analytical Laboratory Certificate LAI00033 (official list)
- RIDOH - Certified Drinking Water Testing Labs / RIDOH - Appendix to Analytical Laboratory Certificate LAI00351 (official list)
- RIDOH - Certified Drinking Water Testing Labs / RIDOH - Appendix to Analytical Laboratory Certificate LAI00389 (official list)
- RIDOH - Out of State Analytical Laboratories (official list)
RIDOH - Certified Drinking Water Testing Labs / RIDOH - Appendix to Analytical Laboratory Certificate LAI00368.
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