Testing your well water
The thousands of wells that draw water from the county’s groundwater basins generally produce high quality drinking water. Valley Water’s hundreds of monitoring wells provide data about regional groundwater quality; however, every property and well has unique features and conditions. Valley Water’s Guide for the Private Well Owner has information on recommended testing for domestic wells, but in general
- Valley Water recommends that domestic well owners test their well water annually for coliform bacteria, nitrate, and electrical conductivity.
- Changes in the color, odor, or taste of your well water should also prompt water quality testing.
The laboratories listed below are located in Santa Clara County and are certified to perform drinking water tests by the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water. Please contact the laboratory of interest for more information on services offered. For a complete list of certified laboratories, visit the Division of Drinking Water, Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program webpage.
| Laboratory | Laboratory Certification Renewal Date |
| BEI Analytical Lab 155 Mast Street, #114 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (669) 258-5821 |
2/18/2026 |
| CM Analytical, Inc. 6700 Brem Lane, #10 Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 848-3619 |
1/31/2025 |
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Torrent Laboratory, Inc |
4/30/2026 |
Source: State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water (DDW) website and communication with laboratory staff (updated July 2024). The information provided is subject to change and may not be current. If you have questions about services offered by a specific laboratory, please contact the laboratory directly. For information on state certification for a laboratory, please call the DDW at (510) 620-3155.