Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has officially unveiled its new Delaware Environmental Laboratory, situated near Smyrna.
The facility is described as a state-of-the-art testing center capable of analyzing water quality, identifying chemical contaminants — including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS — and conducting both molecular and microbiology research.
DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson presided over a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the occasion. He was joined by members of Delaware’s congressional delegation, state legislators, former DNREC cabinet secretaries, and representatives from various organizations that rely on the environmental lab for scientific analysis and data.
