(a) Department to establish standards of performance.--The department shall establish standards of performance, by rule or regulation, for laboratories and laboratory officers which conduct analytical measurements for the purpose of ascertaining compliance by public water systems, including bottled and bulk water operations, with the requirements of this act.

(b) Items to be included in standards.--Such standards may include, but are not limited to, equipment, laboratory procedures, standards for analytical methods, quality control, staffing, records, reports and any other matters that may affect the quality and reliability of laboratory performance.

(c) Laboratories to be inspected.--The department shall periodically inspect and certify laboratories and laboratory offices that meet the standards established under subsection (a).