Soil Screening Information

Update:

The MHD Laboratory offers only lead testing services to the community¹.

To submit a sample(s) for analysis, please follow the sample collection instructions and complete the screening request form in the brochure provided below. 

• Soil Screening Brochure (PDF)

NOTE: You must pay for the soil screening when you drop off your sample(s). Payment can be made by cash or check. The cost is $30 for lead screening for EACH bagged sample. Samples can be dropped off in person at the MHD Laboratory:

Frank P. Zeidler Municipal Building
841 N. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Milwaukee, WI  53202

For questions or further information or assistance, please contact us at (414) 286-3526. Additional soil and gardening resources are also available below.

Helpful Links: Soil and Gardening Resources

• Plant Health Advising Help Desk
• UW Extension Learning Store
• Garden Fertilization
• Making and Using Compost in the Garden
• Raised Bed Gardening
• Lead
• UW Extension Nutrient Analysis Ordering

¹As of March 1, 2024, Milwaukee Health Department will no longer be providing nutrient analysis. Please see link below for UW-Extension if nutrient analysis is needed.