Spectra Laboratories - Kitsap is Spectra’s Poulsbo lab on Twelve Trees Lane. Spectra’s site says its drinking water service is for “public water systems, private well owners, school districts, and anyone concerned with drinking water quality.” Spectra also runs a lab in Fife, which is listed separately by Ecology and is not covered here.
Tests. The site does not list individual drinking water tests. Ecology’s drinking water scope for the Poulsbo lab covers coliform and E. coli bacteria and nitrate, and the Department of Health lists it for nitrate and coliform testing of private wells. Spectra asks customers to contact the lab for prices.
Bottles. Spectra provides certified-clean sample containers with preservatives and labels, plus chain of custody forms and coolers, at no charge. Special collection kits cost extra.
Pick-up sites for the Poulsbo lab (couriers collect samples on the listed days):
- Lake Kathryn Shopping Center (Cost Less Pharmacy), Gig Harbor/Purdy: Wednesdays 12:30pm.
- Jefferson County Environmental Health, Port Townsend: Wednesdays 11am (call Spectra first).
- Bainbridge Island City Hall: Tuesdays.
- North Mason Bible Church, Belfair: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am.
- Brothers Plumbing, Sequim: Wednesdays and Fridays at noon.
- Midway Building, Port Angeles: Wednesdays 1:45pm.
- Peninsula Light Company, Gig Harbor: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am; Wednesday 1pm.
- Port Orchard City Hall: Monday to Thursday 1pm.
- Kitsap Public Health District, Bremerton: weekdays.
Accreditation. Ecology accreditation C594 (current certificate C594-26).