Environmental Microbiology Laboratory
Overview The Environmental Microbiology Laboratory is a State of Florida Licensed Water Laboratory certified (under provisions of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program [NELAP]) to perform bacteriological analyses on drinking and environmental waters. The Laboratory supports base operations by testing drinking, environmental, and recreational water samples for KSC, Cape…
The Environmental Microbiology Laboratory in Florida is a State-licensed water laboratory accredited under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). This laboratory specializes in conducting bacteriological analyses on drinking and environmental waters, serving various organizations such as the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Patrick Space Force Base.
In addition to its work with these entities, the laboratory also provides microbiological sampling services to SpaceX, Orion, the Planetary Protection Office, the International Space Station (ISS), and other flight vehicles and flight hardware. Their services extend to air and surface microbial sampling, indoor air quality surveys, and monitoring of cooling towers for heterotrophic bacteria and Legionella.
The Environmental Microbiology Laboratory also supports Principal Investigators engaged in Life Science and Space Flight Microbial research projects. Moreover, they offer flight hardware testing services for NASA, including cooling tower sampling.
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