National Water Quality Laboratory

We're Hiring: National Water Quality Laboratory Leadership Positions

criggs@usgs.gov — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:42:47 EST

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Water Resources Mission Area is looking to hire two outstanding leaders and managers: one will serve as the National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL) Assistant Chief and the other as the National Water Quality Laboratory Analytical Services Chief.

A comprehensive statewide spatiotemporal stream assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in an agricultural region of the United States

ckopitzke@usgs.gov — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:45:00 EDT

In collaboration with two USGS Water Science Centers and the University of Iowa, SLSB and NWQL scientists have recently published a new research article “A comprehensive statewide spatiotemporal stream assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in an agricultural region.

Loss of Scientific Integrity Finding at USGS National Water Quality Lab

apdemas@usgs.gov — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:45:00 EDT

Background Information

More than a Century of USGS Water Quality Studies in National Parks

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:00:00 EDT

In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, 1916-2016

Media Advisory: Scientists and Officials Celebrate 40 Years of Groundbreaking Science in Lakewood

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Mon, 16 May 2016 10:00:00 EDT

Forty years ago, water samples from around the country started flowing into the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Water Quality Laboratory in Colorado.

Man-made Pollutants Finding Their Way Into Groundwater Through Septic Systems

kgeer@usgs.gov — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:45:00 EST

Pharmaceuticals, hormones and personal care products associated with everyday household activities are finding their way into groundwater through septic systems in New York and New England, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.