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Full-Service Environmental Laboratory with 35 Years of Proven Quality and Expertise

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  • Rapid Turnaround Times & Responsive Service
  • Experienced Support for Complex Projects

SPOTLIGHT: Memorial Day Holiday Closure

MAI will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Please check with us should you have questions about turnaround times &/or testing capabilities during these lab closures.

Lead Testing for Child Care Centers (AB 2370 Compliance)

McCampbell Analytical, Inc. (MAI) provides certified lead testing for drinking water in child care centers throughout California, supporting compliance with AB 2370 requirements as part of our full-service environmental testing laboratory. Our laboratory delivers accurate, defensible results using EPA Method 200.8, with fast turnaround times and electronic reporting directly to state agencies.
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Child Care Center Lead Testing Regulations Begin January 1, 2023

McCampbell Analytical Inc is a Bay Area analytical laboratory certified by California ELAP to test for lead in drinking water in accordance with AB-2370. MAI has extensive experience testing drinking water for lead by EPA Method 200.8 in compliance with the childcare center regulation and includes reporting the data electronically to the state agency. Contact us today to schedule your testing. Call us at 877-252-9262 or send us an email.

Assembly Bill 2370 (AB 2370) requires licensed child care centers located in buildings constructed before January 1, 2010 to test drinking water for lead every five years. This requirement does not apply to Family Child Care Homes.

If lead concentrations exceed the action level of 5 ppb, affected drinking water outlets must be taken out of service immediately and parents or guardians must be notified.

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has created an informational website on Lead Testing and Prevention in accordance with AB 2370. On July 28, 2021, a Provider Information Notice (PIN-21-21-CCP) was published with detailed information on testing requirements. The PIN also includes the External Water Sampler Certification Form and Child Care Center Sampling Checklist Form.

The Program requires that a certified external water sampler collect samples at the Child Care Centers. MAI does not provide this service. However, the CDSS website provides a sampler directory.

Why Choose McCampbell Analytical

  • Certified by CA ELAP for lead testing in drinking water
  • Experienced in AB 2370 compliance and reporting requirements
  • Electronic data submission to state agencies included
  • Fast turnaround times with reliable, defensible results
  • Responsive support to help guide your testing process

MAI offers lead testing by EPA Method 200.8 at a cost of $30 per sample, with fast turnaround and electronic reporting included.

Contact us to get started or request sample bottles.

FAQ

Is MAI certified to test for lead in drinking water?

Yes, MAI is certified by the State of California to test for lead in drinking water by EPA method 200.8.

Does MAI provide sampling services?

No, MAI does not provide sampling services. Samples must be collected by a certified external water sampler as required by AB 2370. While MAI does not provide sampling services, we can help connect you with certified samplers or direct you to the CDSS-approved sampler directory. A list of certified samplers can be found here, or contact us for recommendations.

Is a certified sampler required?

Yes, It is the responsibility of the providers to find a sampler that meets one of the qualifications contained within the PIN (page 8) of PIN 21-21-CCP - Release of the Written Directives for Lead Testing of Water in Licensed Child Care Centers Per AB 2370.

How will my results be reported?

MAI provides a PDF report and uploads test results to the California drinking water monitoring system.

How long does it take to get results?

Reports are typically issued within five days after receipt of the sample.

How much does it cost?

MAI offers lead testing by EPA Method 200.8 at a cost of $28 per sample, with fast turnaround and electronic reporting included.

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