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Sanitation Districts
of Los Angeles County
Laboratories
1965 Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601
Phone: (562) 908-4288,
ext. 3000

Microbiology Group

Microbiology groups at both the San Jose Creek and the JWPCP facilities serve a multipurpose function. In addition to regulatory microbial monitoring, the groups also possess specialized expertise to perform both fundamental and applied research.
  • Analytes include enteric viruses, Cryptosporidium/Giardia, bacteria, bacteriophage, and helminth ova.
  • Matrices include wastewater influent and effluent, reclaimed water, surface and ground water, ocean water, biosolids, and industrial waste.
  • Methodologies include cultural, mammalian cell culture, PCR, RT-PCR, QPCR, microscopic examination, and immunoassay.

Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County