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Division of Chemistry

The Chemistry Division of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is dedicated to delivering high-quality, legally defensible analytical laboratory services with efficiency and accuracy. We strive to support environmental protection and public health across North Dakota by utilizing innovative technologies and fostering collaboration within our community.

Jim Quarnstrom

Director, Division of Chemistry

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Laboratory Testing

Testing Services Provided

Chemistry Samples by the Numbers

Private Well Owner's Guide to Water Testing

Interpreting Water Test Reports

Livestock Water Testing Guidelines

Fee Schedule for Water Samples and Inorganic Analytes

Chemistry Lab Fee Increase Letter

Laboratory Certification

Laboratories that analyze water samples from North Dakota public water systems to determine compliance with requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act must be certified by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. Laboratories that provide certain other environmental data for use by the Department must have valid certification. Learn more about the Laboratory Certifiation process on the Laboratory Certification page. Please contact the Division of Water Quality or the Division of Waste Management to determine if certification is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where can I find more information about the new state laboratory being built on the capitol grounds?

Answer: Get details about the new state laboratory, exciting benefits, and view the live construction at https://www.hhs.nd.gov/nd-state-laboratory.

Question: Where is the current state chemistry laboratory located?

Answer: The currently chemistry laboratory is located at 2635 East Main Ave. in Bismarck.

Question: How do I submit a water sample to the chemistry lab for testing?

Answer: Please reach out to the Chemistry Laboratory at 701-328-6140 or email our Sample Receipt Coordinator, Chris Stocker, to obtain a free collection kit.

Question: How much does it cost to have my water tested?

Answer: Water testing cost is based on the parameters tested. You can find that pricing on our Services Provided page.

Contact Us

Employee Email List

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Last Name First Name E-Mail Address Program Phone
Brunner Sarah sabrunner@nd.gov Chemistry
Cech Charles ccech@nd.gov Chemistry
DeWald Matthew mdewald@nd.gov Chemistry
Dillmann Nikki ndillmann@nd.gov Chemistry
Gabriel John jlgabriel@nd.gov Chemistry
Gorman Erica egorman@nd.gov Chemistry
Hasche Alysha ajhasche@nd.gov Chemistry
Kosse Kevin kkosse@nd.gov Chemistry
Krivoruchka Darby dkrivoruchka@nd.gov Chemistry
Peterson Eric epeterso@nd.gov Chemistry
Quarnstrom James jquarnst@nd.gov Chemistry
Resch Christine cresch@nd.gov Chemistry
Schwindt Devin dSchwindt@nd.gov Chemistry
Stocker Chris CJStocker@nd.gov Chemistry
Ussatis Todd tussatis@nd.gov Chemistry
Wanner Tyra twanner@nd.gov Chemistry

North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Chemistry
2635 East Main Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58501

H: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
P: 701-328-6164

Sample Receipt Coordinator
Chris Stocker
701-328-6140
cjstocker@nd.gov

 

Billing
Christine Resch
701-328-1122
cresch@nd.gov



For microbiology sample analysis contact the Department of Health and Human Services microbiology laboratory
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/public-health/laboratory-services

For microbiology laboratory certification contact the Department of Health and Human Services microbiology certification officer at 701-328-6292.

Department of Environmental Quality
4201 Normandy Street
Bismarck, ND 58503-1324
 P: 701-328-5150
 F: 701-328-5200
 E: deq@nd.gov
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