Water sample fees: bacteria= $35 nitrate and arsenic= $40 homeowner’s package (all three)= $105
Results for bacteria are reported out after 24 hours arsenic and nitrate reported out within 60 days
Florence County’s Environmental Health Quarterly Newsletter
April 2025
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Food Poisoning: Report an Illness Caused by Food or Water | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wisconsin Drinking Water Labs:
Northern Lakes Services, Crandon, Wisconsin- Residential Services – Northern Lake Service (nlslab.com)
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene, Madison, Wisconsin- Water Testing Info | Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
Florence County Health Department’s certified water lab offers arsenic and nitrate testing to residents! FCHD continues to analyze bacteria testing, too. Call ahead to pick up and drop off bottles 715-528-4837. FCHD staff can come to your resident and collect the sample for an additional $15 fee.
Bacteria (total coliform/E.coli): $35
Arsenic: $40
Nitrate: $40
Homeowners package (bacteria, arsenic, nitrate): $105
To report a blue-green algae bloom in Wisconsin waters, contact Wisconsin DNR staff at DNRHABS@wisconsin.gov. Please include the location of the bloom, the name of the water body, nearest town, county, the size and duration of the bloom, and overall and close-up photographs for verification. The DNR is unable to test all reported blooms.