Providing in-house water testing and onsite sampling services to clients throughout the state of Minnesota since 1972. Specializing in drinking water, wastewater and surface water analysis, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with personalized customer service. 
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Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Samples accepted until 1:00 PM on Fridays

Lead Testing in Schools

In 2017, the Minnesota Legislature passed legislation requiring school districts and charter schools to test for the presence of lead in drinking water. AWRL can help your district develop a testing plan and can provide certified testing and  sampling services to get you into compliance with the new regulations.  More...

Summer Lake Monitoring

Summer Lake Monitoring involves collecting water samples for total phosphorus and chlorophyll a, along with a Secchi disk reading to measure water clarity. These three measurements give us a basic understanding of the health of your lake and should be completed annually to monitor long term water quality trends. Learn more...

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5/3/2018
Environmental Laboratory Technician Position Available
A.W. Research Laboratories is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a full time Environmental Laboratory Technician. Position responsibilities include: performing certified testing according to procedure and quality standards, general laboratory cleaning and maintenance tasks, assembling drinking water kits, and other general tasks (labeling bottles, washing filters, dumping samples) as assigned. Read More...
9/26/2016
Brainerd Dispatch Features A.W. Research Laboratories
At a laboratory near the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, analysis of what that water contains is the focus of three women. Certified by the Minnesota Department of Health, A.W. Research Laboratories offers testing of drinking water, industrial and municipal wastewater, stormwater, groundwater and surface water in lakes and rivers. The water is tested with techniques ranging from hands-on sampling and lab work to high-tech analysis with complex machinery. Read More...
8/31/2016
Updated Arsenic Map of the Brainerd Lakes Area
A.W. Research Laboratories has been working with local homeowners and lake association members to document the arsenic concentration in groundwater throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area. Click Here to view our most recent map of the area. Have you tested your water for arsenic? Would you like to be included on our map? Call us for details: 218-829-7974.