The Laboratory Practices Committee (LPC), a joint committee of the Virginia Section American Water Works Association (VA AWWA) and the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA), focuses on addressing laboratory and regulatory-related concerns, empowering a network of laboratory professionals and advancing excellence in laboratory practices. We organize the annual Good Laboratory Practices Conference, featuring hands-on workshops, technical sessions on analytical and management topics, and practical training for environmental lab professionals. Further training opportunities are also provided at the LPC Workshop held during WaterJAM.

Our work also includes supporting accreditation programs, inspections, audits, and method development, making the LPC a valuable resource for sharing expertise and fostering collaboration.

Meetings will be alternating between virtual and in-person and are held on the third Wednesday of October, January, March, April, and June. Meetings are open to any VWEA and/or VA AWWA member. Join us to network, discuss regulations, get involved with conference and workshop planning, and enjoy a technical presentation with lunch!

The committee is always looking for new members.  To learn more about volunteer roles and committee activities download our committee overview here.