Food & Dairy Testing
ESS Laboratories, located in Bedford, VA serves the Water, Food and Dairy industries. The laboratory is staffed by a team of chemists and biologists who understand the importance of food and water safety and its value to clients and consumers. Holding both VELAP and ISO 17025 certifications, quality is a focus of all laboratory functions and activities from sample receipt to data reporting. With this emphasis on quality and data integrity, clients receive accurate results in a timely manner.
Several of our more common Food and Dairy Testing Programs include:
- Microbiological Analysis (Coliform, Aerobic Plate Counts, Yeast & Mold)
- Pathogen Screening and Confirmation (Listeria, Salmonelle, Staph)
- Dairy Component Testing (Butterfat, Somatic Cells, Total Solids)
- Water Testing (Coliform, E. coli)
- Sensory Evaluations
- Shelf-Life Studies
Please contact us with questions about additional testing capabilities.




Corporate Office and
Environmental Services
218 North Main Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
Toll Free: 1-800-541-2116
Phone: 540-825-6660
Fax: 540-825-4961
Laboratory Services
218 North Main Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: 540-825-6660
Fax: 540-825-4961
500 Stone Street
Bedford, VA 24523
Phone: 540-586-5413
Fax: 540-586-5530
123 West Spencer Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: 540-825-2781
info@countrywatersystems.com
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
(Emergency Service Available)