___
Michigan's municipal water systems face increasing PFAS testing requirements as regulatory oversight expands and public awareness grows. Existing laboratory capacity struggles to meet demand, creating scheduling bottlenecks and compliance timeline pressures.
The public expects reliable water quality data. Delays in testing can impact regulatory reporting, public communications, and community confidence.
Blue Shore Labs is building dedicated PFAS testing capacity to ensure Michigan municipalities have reliable access to timely, defensible results.
___
Regulatory Methods:
EPA Method 537.1 (finished drinking water)
EPA Method 533 (source water monitoring)
Michigan MCL compliance reporting
Service Benefits:
Consistent 5-7 day turnaround for regulatory deadlines
Healthcare-grade quality systems for defensible results
Public accountability through transparent, accurate reporting
Priority scheduling during peak monitoring periods
Applications:
Routine monitoring and compliance sampling
Source water assessment and protection
Public notification support documentation
Emergency response testing
Regulatory Methods:
EPA Method 1633 (wastewater matrices)
NPDES permit compliance monitoring
Surface water discharge assessment
Service Benefits:
Reliable turnaround times that meet permit requirements
Technical expertise for complex wastewater matrices
Quality assurance protocols that withstand regulatory review
Backup laboratory capacity for critical deadlines
Applications:
NPDES discharge permit monitoring
Pretreatment program support
Industrial user oversight testing
Compliance demonstration documentation
____
Our team's healthcare laboratory background means understanding that public health testing requires uncompromising accuracy and reliability.
We strategically manage capacity to ensure municipal clients receive priority scheduling, recognizing that regulatory deadlines serve public accountability.
Complete chain of custody, rigorous QA/QC protocols, and regulatory-compliant reporting that supports public transparency requirements.
Competitive pricing with volume planning discounts for municipalities that consolidate testing schedules and coordinate regional sampling efforts.
Guaranteed capacity during peak regulatory periods
Backup laboratory services for critical compliance deadlines
Volume planning discounts for consolidated municipal testing
Direct technical support from experienced laboratory professionals
Avoid seasonal testing bottlenecks
Maintain regulatory compliance schedules
Support public accountability through reliable data delivery
Strengthen community confidence in water quality oversight
___
EPA Methods: 537.1, 533, 1633 for municipal applicationsĀ Ā
Turnaround Time: 5-7 business days standardĀ Ā
Quality Assurance: Healthcare-standard QA/QC protocolsĀ Ā
Reporting: Regulatory-compliant documentation for public disclosureĀ Ā
Accreditation: EGLE drinking water accreditation on development roadmapĀ Ā
Chain of Custody: Complete documentation and regulatory tracking
Sample Requirements: Method-specific volumes and preservationĀ Ā
Shipping: Expedited logistics for compliance deadlinesĀ Ā
Pricing: Competitive municipal rates with volume planning discounts
Phone: 616-522-2673
___
We offer competitive pricing with volume discounts for municipalities that coordinate testing schedules. Contact us for specific rate information based on your testing volume and frequency.
Our 5-7 day standard turnaround is designed specifically to support municipal compliance schedules. Municipal clients receive priority scheduling during peak periods.
Yes, we maintain capacity specifically to support municipal emergency response and urgent compliance needs.
Absolutely. We encourage regional coordination and offer volume discounts for consolidated municipal testing programs.