Water testing fees increasing January 1, 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, water testing fees in the Regional Lab at Mesa County Public Health will increase.
|
Test name |
2025 cost |
2026 cost |
|
Coliform: Present/Absent with E. coli test |
$25 |
$30 |
|
E. coli: enumerated test |
$27 |
$35 |
|
Heterotrophic Plate Count |
$30 |
$35 |
We are adjusting water testing fees to better reflect the actual cost of providing these services. This update supports the same accurate, reliable testing you rely on—while ensuring we can keep offering these services for years to come. We want to ensure residents on the Western Slope have access to safe and clean water.
Our Regional Lab proudly serves 18 counties across western Colorado, providing reliable water testing services for public and private clients alike — from homeowners with private wells to local governments and businesses.
We support safe drinking water through bacterial testing for real estate transactions, new water line installations, and system repairs. Our lab partners with regional suppliers such as Culligan and Reddy Ice to ensure product safety. We also assist rural and agricultural clients by testing irrigation water for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance. During the summer months, we monitor local swim beaches for E. coli to help keep them safe and open for the public. For private well owners, we offer testing, personalized guidance, and shock chlorination support — because testing is the only way to know your water is safe to drink.
Contact the Regional Lab staff at 970-248-6999 or regionallab@mesacounty.us with any questions.
