Statistics for Regulatory Decision Making
Environmental Laboratory Certification
Description
The DNR approves over 400 laboratories to test soil, water and waste for contaminants. To be approved, laboratories must meet standards set in state law. For more information about this program, visit Laboratory Certification.
Application Process
Once a complete application is submitted, the DNR has 90 days to inspect the laboratory. After any problems found during the inspection are fixed, the DNR has 20 days to approve the laboratory. The DNR can also choose not to inspect the laboratory if it had recently been inspected or if the application materials are enough to show compliance with state standards.
A definition of the terms and explanation of the calculation can be seen by selecting the terms in the table above.
A definition of the terms and explanation of the calculation can be seen by selecting the terms in the table above.
Goal
This program's mission is to make sure soil, water and waste test results are reliable and can be used for important environmental decisions. To accomplish this mission, the program has set a goal of inspecting each approved laboratory at least every 4 years.
Contact
LabCert@wisconsin.gov
608-267-7633
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