NY Water Testing Labs for Food Safety Use
Robert Hadad, Extension Vegetable Specialist
Cornell Vegetable Program
A PDF list of water testing labs for agricultural and farm food safety uses in NY (assembled Summer 2016).
For farm food safety water testing, contact the lab nearest you to find out the procedure for taking samples and proper containers to use.
- For surface water and well water tests FOR IRRIGATION ONLY, ask for the Quantified Generic E.coli test.
- For DRINKING (POTABLE) WATER tests, request a Presence/Absence test.
Accredited Water Testing Labs in NY (pdf; 220KB)
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
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