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Drinking Water Sample Drop-off Information
Lab Testing
Drinking Water Testing
Drinking Water Sample Drop-off Information
Environmental Testing
Clinical Testing
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Getting your samples ready
It is important to make sure you can drop off your water samples the same day you take them so they can be tested right away. Some tests require the samples to remain cold and that they get to the Lab within 22 hours.
Be sure to read your sample instructions carefully before you take your samples.
How to ensure your water sample is accepted:
Get your samples to the laboratory within the timeframe listed in your sampling instructions, preferably within 22 hours of taking your sample - including courier and shipping times.
Double check that all the required information is written on the forms and bottles.
Use the freezer packs and cooler, if provided, to keep the temperature of your water samples less than 42° F (6° C) - cold, but not freezing - until it reaches the laboratory.
Ensure your sample is properly preserved:
Do not rinse out or overfill your sample containers
Do not forget to add preservatives if/when directed to
Do not let anything touch the inside of the bottle neck or cap - including your hands
If you have questions, call the Lab at 800-660-9997 or 802-338-4724.
Getting your samples to the Lab
You can get your samples to the Lab in three ways:
Drop them off in-person at an Office of Local Health
around the state. These offices participate in the Drinking Water Drop-Off Program where couriers will pick up your samples and bring them to the Lab for free.
Local Health Offices can accept samples Monday-Thursday except
state holidays
and the day before a state holiday. These dates include
December 24th-25th, 31st,
and
January 1st.
See detailed information below
on the Drinking Water Drop-Off Program's locations and times.
Local Health Office Water Drop Off
Drop them off in-person at the Lab
359 South Park Drive, Colchester
Monday - Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Fridays 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Lab is closed on state holidays.
Mail/Ship your samples to the Lab.
If you choose this option, make sure your sample will arrive at the Lab within the necessary timeframe in your sampling instructions, including the shipping time from your house to the Lab.
USPS:  Mail samples to P.O. Box 1125, Burlington, VT 05402-1125.
FedEx or UPS:  Mail samples to 359 South Park Drive, Colchester, VT 05446.
Drinking Water Drop-Off Program Details
See the local health office drop-off locations and times below.
Samples are not accepted on Fridays,
state holidays
, or the day before state holidays.
These dates include
December 24th-25th, 31st,
and
January 1st.
Local Health Office
Location/Address
Drop-off Hours
Barre
5 Perry Street, Suite 250, Barre
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bennington
324 Main Street, Suite 2, Bennington
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Brattleboro
232 Main St, Suite 3, Brattleboro
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Burlington
Health Department Lab
359 South Park Drive, Colchester
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Middlebury
156 South Village Green, Suite 102, Middlebury
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Morrisville
63 Professional Drive, Suite 1, Morrisville
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Newport
100 Main Street, Suite 220, Newport
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Rutland
88 Merchants' Row, Rutland
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Springfield
100 Mineral Street, Suite 104, Springfield
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Albans
27 Federal Street, Suite 201, St. Albans
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Johnsbury
107 Eastern Ave, Suite 9, St. Johnsbury
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
White River Junction
118 Prospect St, Suite 300, White River Junction
Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Important Links
List of Drop Off Locations
Topics:
Drinking Water
April 10, 2026