Manatee County Government
Central Wastewater Laboratory
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Analytical Services
The Manatee County Utilities Central Wastewater Laboratory provides analytical services to the Southwest and North Water Reclamation Facilities. Additionally, the Central WW Laboratory provides analytical services to the Industrial Compliance section, the Solid Waste section, and to a limited extent, the Water Treatment Facility, as well as the Natural Resources Department.
These services include data analysis, interpretation and consultation to assist in water treatment and permit requirements. The Central Laboratory performs approximately 40,000 analyses each year, including quality control samples.
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Accreditation
The Central Laboratory is accredited by the State of Florida Department of Health under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). Certification is contingent upon successful completion of two proficiency-testing studies per year and periodic audits by the Florida Department of Health to ensure continued compliance with NELAP standards.
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Location
The Central Laboratory is located in a new 7500 sq. ft. facility, 4751 66th St West, Bradenton, Florida 34210. Its expansion from its previous facility at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility provides an improved work environment for analysts and instrumentation. The additional space allows the Central Laboratory to add capabilities to accommodate the increased federal and state water quality regulations associated with the rapid growth of Manatee County.
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