2025 IWEA Laboratory Excellence Award Application

The IWEA Laboratory Excellence Award recognizes those laboratories that demonstrate a high level of commitment to good laboratory practice and accurate data reporting. All municipal and industrial wastewater treatment laboratories are eligible for the award. The IWEA Laboratory Committee presents the award during the annual IWEA Conference to those laboratories scoring above the established minimum levels.

The program requires an on-site visit by members of the Laboratory Committee. The visit will last approximately 2-4 hours and is pre-scheduled to fit your working hours during the months of March through May. During the visit, our inspectors will examine your laboratory records and equipment. An inspection form developed by the Laboratory Committee is used to rate your laboratory conformance to established good laboratory practices. The results of your inspection will be mailed to you in July.

The Laboratory Committee encourages your participation in this very worthwhile program and looks forward to visiting your laboratory.