Metiri Geneva Laboratory Achieves Nebraska Certification for Drinking Water PFAS Testing

January 14, 2026

Metiri Analytical Group is pleased to announce that its Geneva, Illinois laboratory has received certification through reciprocity from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy to perform PFAS analysis for drinking water using EPA Methods 533 and 537.1. This approval enables clients in Nebraska to rely on Metiri Geneva’s PFAS results for regulatory compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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In addition to expanding PFAS coverage, this certification further strengthens Metiri’s ability to support multi-state drinking water programs with consistent, defensible data. Through reciprocity, the Geneva laboratory can now provide certified PFAS drinking water testing for clients across Nebraska, Illinois, and Wisconsin, helping utilities and consultants streamline compliance efforts across jurisdictions.

“This certification reflects the strength of our quality systems and the dedication of our laboratory teams,” said Brad Nelson, Director of Laboratory Operations. “Expanding our certified PFAS drinking water capabilities through reciprocity allows us to better serve clients who operate across state lines while maintaining the high standards they expect from Metiri.”

“This expansion reinforces our commitment to supporting communities across the Midwest with reliable PFAS data,” said Noelle DeStefano, National PFAS Sector Lead. “As states continue to elevate PFAS oversight, having certified capacity in Nebraska, Illinois, and Wisconsin ensures our clients have access to the right methods, the right science, and the confidence they need to act.”

Established in 2019, Metiri Group has focused on using full-service environmental laboratories to deliver testing services to inform the decisions that improve the lives of people and the planet.

In addition to its analytical capabilities, Metiri Group aims to deliver exceptional value to a range of clients, from industrial and corporate clients, municipal water systems, environmental consultants and engineers, and local, state and federal government. Metiri Group continues to strive to be the first choice for environmental analytical laboratory services.