Services and Information: Health
Water Sample Test Results: Inorganic Chemistry
Testing of drinking water for inorganic chemicals.Water samples from both public and private water systems are examined for chemical and/or physical parameters. A private water system (homeowner) can obtain chemical analyses from the State Laboratory only if the sample is submitted through the local health department. These samples are routinely analyzed for alkalinity, arsenic, calcium, chloride, copper, hardness, lead, iron, magnesium, manganese, pH, fluoride, and zinc.
Website: http://slph.ncpublichealth.com/environmentalsciences/inorganic/default.asp
Water Sample Test Results: Microbiology
Results of drinking water tests for microorganisms. Water samples from both public and private water systems are examined. A private water system (homeowner) can obtain chemical analyses from the State Laboratory through the local health department.
Website: http://slph.ncpublichealth.com/environmentalsciences/microbiology/default.asp
Water Sample Test Results: Organic Chemistry
Testing of drinking water organic chemicals. Water samples from both public and private water systems are examined. A private water system (homeowner) can obtain chemical analyses from the State Laboratory through the local health department.
Website: http://slph.ncpublichealth.com/environmentalsciences/organic/default.asp
Wells: Testing your Private Well Water
Private well water samples can be submitted to the State Lab through the local health department. The test results are returned to the local health department within three (3) weeks.
Website: http://epi.publichealth.nc.gov/oee/wellwater/howtotest.html
Women's and Children's Health Services
WIC, early hearing detection, genetic counseling, more
Website: http://ncdhhs.gov/dph/wch/families/