Western Environmental Testing Laboratory (WETLAB) is a full-service environmental testing laboratory founded in 2002 in Sparks, Nevada specializing in water, soil, and hazardous waste analysis.

WETLAB’s flagship state-of-the-art facility was opened in Sparks in 2006. Since then, we have added satellite locations in Elko and Las Vegas. To allow us to better meet the needs of our clients throughout Rural Nevada, each laboratory offers our Courier Service that extends throughout Nevada and parts of Northern and Southern California.

We feel passionate about our role in the testing and betterment of our local environment. We are honored to have a hand in ensuring the safety of the communities in which we live and play.

When you choose to partner with WETLAB, you choose a responsive team dedicated to you and your data. Your success is our success.

At WETLAB, our mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality laboratory data through our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence. Our Quality Assurance Plan ensures that we produce accurate, precise, reproducible, and legally defensible data in a timely and cost-effective manner.

With every test, we strive to provide more than just a report. We aim to provide each customer with exceptional service alongside our technical expertise, garnered over two decades of providing laboratory and analytical services to our local communities.

Every sample is as different as every client. We recognize the importance of delivering accurate on-time results whether your data is for regulatory compliance, state reporting, meeting the needs of your clients, or internal monitoring. We utilize our ingenuity and flexibility to meet the specific needs of our clients and conquer industry challenges.

Our team may be experts in environmental testing, but we also pride ourselves on our local and regional knowledge. We have developed an array of products and services specific to the western U.S. to support our clients in Nevada and California.

WETLAB is your local source for organic and inorganic testing. We provide comprehensive analytical support on a variety of matrices, including:

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In 2024, we introduced our proprietary platform MyWETLAB -a comprehensive client hub that streamlines the way clients interact with our services. MyWETLAB features 24/7 access to orders, documents, reports, and even the ability to view unofficial real-time testing results.

For those located in Reno-Sparks, Elko, and Las Vegas, each WETLAB location offers free local sample pick up and delivery of testing supplies. For those in surrounding and rural areas, our Courier Service is available throughout Nevada and parts of California.

A Woman-Owned Small Business, Western Environmental Testing Laboratory was founded by Michelle Sherven in 2002 as a small start-up with only seven employees. Today, WETLAB’s 50 employees operate out of our 3 laboratories throughout Nevada.

Our expansion over the last 20+ years is a testament to our commitment to embracing science, technology, innovation – and our people. Our employees are our greatest strength.

At WETLAB, we determinedly work towards growth – expanding our team, promoting career development, and increasing our testing capabilities. We do this by strategically obtaining new certifications, introducing new methods, and acquiring new instruments.

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Our work can be serious, but we have a fun and innovative spirit. WETLAB has established a flexible and growth-oriented culture that allows our team members the opportunity to have fun, collaborate, and accomplish their personal and professional goals.

Interested in joining our team? Check out our job openings here.