The purpose of the Laboratory Committee is to provide support for lab personnel of the Western Section by way of training events and meetings throughout the year.

The Lab Committee hosts 3 group discussion meetings for lab personnel of various plants to come together and discuss lab topics and issues. The Lab Committee hosts at least one lab related training event annually. 

2025 Group Lab Meetings

March 14th 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast, LLC
301 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

July 25th 9:00AM - 12:00PM
PACE Labs (Greensburg)

November 7th 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Unity Township

Ways to Get Involved:

• Join the committee
• Get on the email list
• Attend group discussion meetings
• Nominate a colleague for the Lab Award
• Attend training(s)
• Suggest training topics

If you are interested in the committee, or have any lab related issues or questions, please feel free to reach out to our current committee chair Larissa Hoover:  Larissa.Hoover@alcosan.org.

2024 Trainings with DEP Accreditation: Click here to register.

DEP Laboratory Accreditation Program:
https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/OtherPrograms/Labs/Pages/Laboratory-Accreditation-Program.aspx

DEP Chapter 252:
http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/025/chapter252/chap252toc.html&d=

DEP 40 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, Part 136 Approved Methods:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-136

Patrick J. Canavan Laboratory Excellence Award

To nominate an outstanding laboratory analyst, please submit to Larissa Hoover Larissa.Hoover@alcosan.org by August.