Water & Environmental Research Institute
of the Western Pacific
University of Guam
Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific
University of Guam
Hafa Adai and Welcome!
Our Mission
Trustworthy and timely research, instruction, and advice to support scientifically informed development and effective management of the freshwater resources of Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
EV graduate student, Mary Clare Snaer, successfully defends thesis; Research available online
EV graduate student receives travel award to attend the 2026 NIWR/UCOWR conference
WERI at UCOWR 2025 Conference in Minneapolis
WERI at CIS Conference 2025
2024 Graduate: Master of Science in Environmental Science
Water Quality Laboratory
The Water Quality Laboratory began from the inception of the Water Resource Research Center in 1972. Today, WERI’s Water Quality Laboratory provides the island’s major water quality analysis service for government agencies, private sector, local water vendors, business, and construction companies. Our laboratory and Methods/Parameters are certified by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency.
The current staffing operates a full time Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Technician, and Chemical Analyst. Part time Research Assistants help as required by analysis workload.
For analysis price listing, operations certificates, and more information, check out the WQL page.
















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