General Notice
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services
Revision to Fees for Drinking Water Laboratory Certification
FINAL GENERAL NOTICE
The Department of General Services, Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) published a general notice in the Virginia Register of Regulations 42:13 VA.R. 1647-1648 (February 9, 2026) seeking comments on the revision to fees charged for certifying drinking water laboratories as required by Subsection I, Subdivision 2, of 1VAC30-41-270 of the Virginia Administrative Code.
No comments were received on the revision to the fees. The revised fees will stand as published. The following fees are effective for May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 for drinking water laboratory certification under 1VAC30-41 et seq.
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TESTING CATEGORY |
FEE ($) |
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Microbiological testing |
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1 - 2 methods |
829 |
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3 - 5 methods |
966 |
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6+ methods |
1104 |
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Inorganic chemistry, nonmetals testing |
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1 - 2 methods |
897 |
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3 - 5 methods |
1171 |
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6 - 8 methods |
1450 |
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9+ methods |
1723 |
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Inorganic chemistry, metals testing |
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1 - 2 methods |
1378 |
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3 - 5 methods |
1655 |
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6+ methods |
1928 |
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Organic chemistry |
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1 - 2 methods |
1450 |
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3 - 5 methods |
1723 |
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6 - 8 methods |
2000 |
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9+ methods |
2277 |
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Radiochemistry |
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1 - 2 methods |
1517 |
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3 - 5 methods |
1792 |
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6+ methods |
2068 |
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Asbestos |
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1 - 2 methods |
1240 |
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3 - 5 methods |
1517 |
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6+ methods |
1792 |
HOW FEES ARE CALCULATED
DCLS calculates a laboratory's total fee by adding the fees for the number of test methods in each category in the fee table for which the laboratory is certified or applies to be certified. Contact Lab_Cert@dgs.virginia.gov for more information about the fee category for a specific method.
ADDITIONAL FEES
Additional fees apply pursuant to 1VAC30-41-270(K)(1) when a laboratory is:
- Applying for modification of certification under 1VAC30-41-110.
- Moving its location when the move requires DCLS to perform an on-site assessment.
- Requesting reinstatement of certification when DCLS requires an onsite assessment.
Hourly review fee and calculation of total fee. The fee to be charged is the sum of the total hourly charges for all reviewers plus any onsite assessment costs incurred. The hourly charge per reviewer is $84. The charge per reviewer is determined by multiplying the number of hours expended in the review by $84.
On-site review and travel expenses. If an on-site review is required, travel time and on-site review time will be charged at the same hourly rate of $84. Any travel expenses will be added.
WHEN TO PAY
Payment is due when the initial application is processed or annually thereafter upon receipt of the invoice from DCLS. Annual billing precedes the expiration of the current certificate.
HOW TO PAY
Fees may be paid by check or with a credit card via an electronic payment portal provided by DCLS, or other payment arrangements may be made by contacting Lab_Cert@dgs.virginia.gov. All payments are made after an invoice is issued by DCLS, in accordance with the instructions on the invoice or with special arrangements made by contacting DCLS.
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Kimberly Freiberger / Policy Planning Spec III |
| Address: |
1100 Bank Street Suite 420 Richmond, 23219 |
| Email Address: | kimberly.freiberger@dgs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)205-3861 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |