The First District Health Unit (FDHU) lab is a state certified facility that regularly tests water samples for various contaminates and usability. Municipal and private water supplies are inspected for compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Lagoon analyses are limited; please consult FDHU with any questions.
Water Quality and Analysis
° Bacteriological Analysis: $15.00
§ Total Coliforms
§ E.Coli
§ Nitrates
° Lagoon Analysis: $15.00
§ Membrane Filter
§ Fecal Confirmation
° Swimming Pool Analysis: $15.00
§ Total Coliforms
§ E.Coli
§ Heterotrophic Plate Count
° Partial Chemical Analysis: $15.00
(For agriculture or household use)
§ pH
§ Conductivity
§ Total Dissolved Solids
§ Hardness
§ Iron
§ Sodium
§ Nitrate
ð When submitting samples for bacteriological testing you must stop by or call FDHU to obtain a standardized bottle.
ð To submit a sample for chemical analysis, be sure to fill a container that is at least 1 quart, clean, made of glass or plastic, and has not previously stored bleach, soap or vinegar. Do not use a metal container. Rinse the container several times with the sample water before filling and capping.
For more information on drinking water quality please visit the following websites:
www.epa.gov/safewater/
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drinkingwater.html
www.nesc.wvu.edu/ndwc
The following websites are available for information on water quality standards:
www.health.state.nd.us/WQ then click on the publications link or go directly to
www.legis.nd.gov/information/acdata/pdf/33-16-02.1.pdf
Quality Assurance/Control for Autoclaves
° FDHU lab will do spore testing on autoclaves to verify functionality and code compliance.
° $15.00 for the monthly test or $125.00 for a year contract.
First District Health Unit contact information:
Phone #701-852-1376
E-mail: click on contact us at the top of the page
