# NYC Lead Testing Coordination

> Coordinate NYC lead testing for drinking water, paint chips, dust wipes and soil through matrix-qualified laboratories and appropriately qualified field partners.

Canonical source: https://516labs.com/lead-testing-nyc  
Last updated: 2026-08-28

## Page summary

Lead is not one test. The matrix controls the route.

New York City lead testing coordination

516Labs coordinates lead requirements for water, paint chips, dust wipes and soil. The performing laboratory and field provider are qualified against the exact matrix, intended use and controlling project requirements.
[Submit a lead scope](https://516labs.com/request-testing)[NYCHA program support](https://516labs.com/nycha-lead-testing)

### Lead in drinking water

- Outlet inventory and sample-point identity
- Applicable first-draw or program protocol
- Qualified New York laboratory scope
- Containers, custody and delivery timing
- Exceedance, communication and retesting workflow Potable-water lead is not interchangeable with paint, dust or soil analysis.

### Lead in paint, dust and soil

- Matrix-specific NLLAP recognition where required
- Qualified inspectors or sampling technicians
- Wipe area and sample identity controls
- Custody, turnaround and clearance context
- Original reports tied to the performing location Professional sampling and clearance determinations remain with qualified parties.

Who this supports

## Programs, projects and property decisions.

516Labs structures the scope and assembles a qualified route; it does not replace the laboratory, inspector, risk assessor or agency.

HOUSING
### Owners and housing programs

Portfolio schedules, unit/sample identifiers, field partners, courier timing, laboratory SLA tracking and retesting.

SCHOOLS
### Education facilities

Outlet inventories, sampling programs and laboratory coordination across schools and occupied buildings.
[School testing](https://516labs.com/school-testing)
CONSULTANTS
### Environmental consultants

Bid-stage pricing, sampling plans, project specifications and laboratory deliverables.
[RFP support](https://516labs.com/laboratory-rfp-support)

Scope before price

## Tell us the matrix and intended use.

Send the building or project location, sample type, count, sampling responsibility, deadline and governing document.

[Request NYC lead testing](https://516labs.com/request-testing)

## Contact

Testing, bid and laboratory partnership inquiries: info@516labs.com