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. 

2026 Group Lab Meetings

All Lab Meetings are from 9 AM to 12 PM. Click the date before to register for each lab meeting. 

April 10th: Clairton Municipal Authority

July 31st: EnviroScience, Inc.*Limited to 20 attendees due to location restrictions 

November 6th: Western Westmoreland Municipal Authority

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. 

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.