Communication and Coordination:
Overview
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### Water Laboratory Alliance (WLA)

The Water Laboratory Alliance (WLA) is an integral part of the Environmental Response Laboratory Network (ERLN) and focuses solely on water. The WLA is composed of water, public health, environmental, utility, and commercial laboratories.

WLA laboratories offer the capabilities and capacity to analyze water samples in the event of: Natural disasters (e.g., floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, landslides) Intentional water contamination (e.g., acts of terrorism or vandalism) Unintentional water contamination (e.g., spills, overfeeds) |

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