Public Health Laboratory 
The Public Health Laboratory is dedicated to excellence in diagnostic testing, consultation, and assistance. We provide highly specialized diagnostic testing for serious infectious diseases, including rabies, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. We provide a range of environmental testing services to ensure safe water for drinking and recreation.
The Public Health Laboratory utilizes the most effective fluorescent antibody and RNA amplification techniques available for infectious disease testing. Our laboratory maintains current certification with all regulatory agencies and participates in on-going performance evaluation and quality assurance programs.
The Public Health Laboratory is available to assist you with any medical or environmental testing questions. Call the laboratory at 530-621-6115 or send an email at phealth@edcgov.us.
Laboratory Hours of Operation
931 Spring Street
Placerville, California 95667
Main Phone | 530-621-6115
Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Closed on weekends and major holidays.
Local Enforcement Agency
The Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) provides oversight of El Dorado County's solid waste stream -- helping residents toward the goal of diverting 50 percent of our waste from landfills by the year 2000 and protecting public health and the environment.
Local Enforcement Agencies have the primary responsibility for ensuring the correct operation and closure of solid waste facilities in California. They also have responsibilities for guaranteeing the proper storage and transportation of solid wastes. In 1990, California generated approximately 50.9 million tons of waste, or about one ton per second, and disposed of approximately 40.1 million tons. Now, California diverts more than 33 percent of its waste, resulting in disposal of approximately 36.1 million tons per year.
The El Dorado County LEA works cooperatively with the operators and owners of solid waste management companies. Permitting and inspection is carried out by field experts contracted with the Public Health Department. Call the laboratory at (530) 621-6115. Local Enforcement Agency
Links
California Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors
California Integrated Waste Management Board
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
El Dorado County Environmental Management Department
Additional Laboratories Approved for Drinking Water Analysis