Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP)
MISSION: To implement a sustainable accreditation program that ensures laboratories generate environmental and public health data of known, consistent, and documented quality to meet stakeholder needs.
VISION: Through effective program implementation and continuous improvement of ELAP, California will utilize the highest quality scientific data as a foundation for its environmental and public health programs and decisions.
Announcements
- Response to public comments available for the TPA MOU; Board to hear item at its Sept. 15th meeting (9/14/20)
- Effective Date for the new ELAP Regulations changed to January 1, 2021 (9/1/20)
- Updates to FOT Forms 111 & 117 for PFAS Analysis (7/17/20)
- Read the Frequently Asked Questions series on Third Party Assessments! (6/5/20)
- Top 5 Questions People are Asking about the New California ELAP Regulations (5/15/20)
- State Water Board Adopts Regulations to Elevate Data Quality for CA Communities (05/06/20)
- Western Analytical Laboratory of Chino, CA denied accreditation and fined $90,000 by the State Water Resources Control Board for false representations in reports (4/20/20)
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To apply for accreditation, a laboratory must submit an application and fee. Below are instructions and required forms. Visit our Application Frequently Asked Questions for additional assistance.
- Instructions
- Application and Field of Testing Forms
- Fees
- Application and Fees FAQs
- Proficiency Testing Deadlines
- Developing a Proficiency Testing Plan for Your Laboratory
- Approved Proficiency Testing Providers
ELAP only accepts Proficiency Testing Reports from the providers listed below: - California Code of Regulations, Division 4, Chapter 19, Article 5, Section 64809: Performance Evaluation Testing
- Contact the Proficiency Testing Unit at elapca_pt@waterboards.ca.gov
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The Environmental Laboratory Technical Advisory Committee (ELTAC) was established to assist ELAP in technical matters that impact
the laboratory community. The committee is composed of approximately fifteen representatives from the laboratory community and
data users to speak on behalf of interested parties and certified laboratories.
- ELTAC Mission Statement
- ELTAC By-Laws
- Members
- Meetings
- Topics
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Application and Accreditation
- Fees
- On-Site Assessment
- Technical Questions from Laboratories
- Health and Safety Code
- Select Health and Safety Code, Environmental Laboratories in Section 100825-100920
- California Code of Regulations
- Select Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 19, Certification of Environmental Laboratories
Subscribe to our ELAP email list to receive notifications and the latest updates. After subscribing, you will need to check your email host for a confirmation email to complete the subscription.
More Information
- LOOKING FOR A LAB?
Search our Geographic Information System (GIS) Map to find ELAP accredited laboratories.
Email elapca@waterboards.ca.gov for questions.
Contact Us
- ELAP General Email Address
elapca@waterboards.ca.gov
Use this email address to submit your application and for questions regarding application procedures and statuses. - Proficiency Testing Questions
elapca_pt@waterboards.ca.gov
For questions regarding Proficiency Testing requirements, email our PT Unit directly. - Technical Questions
elapca_technical@waterboards.ca.gov
To obtain technical guidance regarding method and laboratory procedures, email our technical inbox. This inbox is also used to submit Change of Personnel requests. - Comments
elapca_comments@waterboards.ca.gov
This inbox is used when ELAP has requested comments on program reforms, proposals, and regulations development. You may also submit comments outside of those times on any topics. - Accreditation Inquiry Request Form
Use this Form to submit an inquiry into the accredation issued to your laboratory.
