Tools and Resources
(MNELAP)

Tools

• Accredited Laboratories as Well Partners
  This webpage has a toolkit and resources to help accredited laboratories promote private well testing.
• Forms for Laboratories
  Form templates that may be used to help comply with MN Rules.
• TNI templates (The NELAC Institute)
  Templates and Checklists for Quality Assurance and General Operations
• Laboratory Certification Manual for Drinking Water

Resources

• EPA Memorandums and Alternative Testing Procedures (ATPs)
  EPA approved method modifications and news items
• Compliance: Education and Enforcement
  To conduct compliance and enforcement activities in a consistent manner, as well as to strive for accountability.
• Proficiency Testing (PT) Requirements
  A laboratory must obtain proficiency testing samples from a PT Provider that is accredited through one of two approved organizations.
• Technical Assistance for Methods
  Guidance and other information related to specific methods or analytes including inorganic chemistry and radiochemistry.
• Training for Laboratories
  Training Presentations On-Demand.

Documents

• The NELAC Institute
  • 2003 NELAC Standard
  • The NELAC Institute - 2016 TNI Standard
  • TNI Standard: Guidance for Small Labs Handbook