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40 bacteriological laboratories were certified during the fiscal year. In FY2011, there was one<br />
new certified bacteriological laboratory. The certified bacteriological laboratories consisted of<br />
two State Health <strong>Department</strong> laboratories, 27 <strong>water</strong> system laboratories, nine commercial<br />
laboratories, one county laboratory, and one state college laboratory.<br />
36 (17 in-state and 19 out-of-state) chemical laboratories were certified during the fiscal year.<br />
Two new out-of-state chemical laboratories and three new in-state laboratories were certified by<br />
in FY2011. One in-state chemical laboratory closed down and seven out-of-state laboratories<br />
chose not to renew their certification in FY2011. Appendices E and F contain a list of certified<br />
chemical and bacteriological laboratories.<br />
The <strong>Department</strong> allowed certified chemical laboratories to choose their own supplier of<br />
performance evaluation (PE) samples. Laboratories are allowed one retest for any contaminant<br />
they failed during the first PE study.<br />
EPA conducted an onsite audit of the laboratory certification program during FY2011. The audit<br />
findings led the <strong>Department</strong> to greatly enlarge and expand its coordination meetings with the<br />
Health <strong>Department</strong>. In addition, the <strong>Department</strong> developed a written program plan and revised<br />
its standard operating procedures.<br />
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Activities<br />
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Annual Report is incorporated by reference and has<br />
been submitted to the SRF & Surface Water Grants Section of EPA Region IV under separate<br />
cover.<br />
Operator Certification Program<br />
The FY2011 <strong>Alabama</strong> Operator Certification Annual Report is incorporated by reference and has<br />
been submitted to the EPA Region IV Operator Certification Coordinator under separate cover.<br />
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