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 are held on the third Wednesday of October, January, March, April, and June at the Henrico Water Reclamation Facility. 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!
             
Lab Analyst Excellence Award
 

Congratulations to Megan Boggio, HRSD

2024 Lab Analyst Excellence Award Winner

Click below to nominate for the 2025 Award.

             
Committee Leadership
 
Gary Hampton | Chair
Town of Big Stone Gap  
 
Felicia Bracey | Vice-Chair
City of Richmond  
 
Committee Meeting Schedule
 
Zoom Meeting
(Please contact committee leadership for connection information)
Upcoming Committee Events
 
Good Laboratory Practices Conference Call for Abstracts

Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center
July 28-29, 2025