The First District Water Lab is located in the Minot office at 801 11th Ave. SW. Water samples are accepted regularly from 8:00am – 4:00pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, or by arrangement by calling 701.837.5119. Additional fees may apply. Holidays may affect these days and hours. Click here to view the 2026 water testing calendar.
Special bottles are required for Bacteriological Testing. Contact the water lab at 701.837.5119 to request on to be mailed or stop by any First District office to obtain a bottle. Samples must be submitted to the water lab in Minot. Samples submitted for bacteriological testing in a non-approved bottle will not be tested.
Samples submitted for Routine Chemistry Water Analysis need to include at least one quart of water and be accompanied by a water sample submission form. Use a clean container made of glass or plastic that has not previously been used to store bleach, soap, or vinegar. Do not use a metal container. Wash the container with soap and water, rinse 4-5 times with the water to be tested, then fill the container to the top before capping it.
The First District Health Unit (FDHU) lab is a state-certified facility that routinely tests water samples. Municipal water supplies are tested for compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Testing is subject to availability. The FDHU water lab cannot test for lead.
For questions regarding the water lab, contact:
Jayme Calavera, REHS/RS: (701) 837-5119 or jcalavera@nd.gov
Sarah Myer: (701) 837-5121 or slmeyer@nd.gov
Lisa Otto-Westman, Director of Environmental Health: (701) 837-5124 or ecotto@nd.gov
Resources:
Links
Documents
A Guide to Plugging Abandoned Wells (pdf)
Drinking Water Quality: Testing and Interpreting Your Results (pdf)
Lead in Household Water Systems (pdf) In addition to the options listed on the fact sheet, Astro-Chem in Williston, (701) 572-7355, can also test water for lead content.
Private Well Owner’s Guide – Well Water Testing (pdf)
Water Sample Request for Property Sale – Fillable (pdf)
Water Sample Request for Property Sale – Printable (pdf)
Water Sample Submission Form – Fillable (pdf)