Over Ten Years of Service!

1991	In June, Joiner Micro Labs was started by Robyn Joiner and her husband Richard in the basement of their home. Because the State stopped providing free testing of private water supplies a market was created for a local State certified microbiology lab. The Lab provided services to realtors, the Health Department, private consumers and private businesses in the area.
1993	To better meet its growing needs, Joiner Micro Labs was relocated to Old Town Warrenton at 77-F West Lee Street. A drop-off point for water samples was established in Front Royal at Standard Supply & Equipment.
1995	Added a new water sample drop-off location in Winchester at World Wide Water for customer convenience.
1998	Added a third drop-off location in Purcellville at Nichols Appliance.
1999	Robyn Joiner selected as runner-up in the Adult category for the 1999 Virginia Environmental Stewardship Awards in recognition for her work with the John Marshall Soil & Water Conservation District in educating the youth of Fauquier County. Robyn created an interactive program for elementary and middle school children in which they are taught the importance of water quality, soil and water conservation. She also created a program for high school students to assess factors that impact water quality in a watershed, as well as learn about water testing and analysis.
2004	The John Marshall Soil & Water Conservation District 2004 Outstanding Business Partner Award was presented to Robyn Joiner of Joiner Micro Labs. The District recognizes individuals and organizations for outstanding conservation accomplishments. Robyn has been a fixture for many years in presenting Water Quality demonstrations at Conservation Field Days and farm Tour events for literally thousands of Fauquier County students.

Community Involvement

1992	Contributed water testing materials and services to the Fauquier Habitat for Humanity Turnbull House project to ensure the water met safe drinking water standards.
1996	Assisted the Fauquier Swim Team (FAST) during the summer by testing pool water samples on a weekly basis for bacteria free of charge for the non-profit youth group.
1996-1998	Guided groups of children in stream monitoring techniques at the Piedmont Family Fair sponsored by the Piedmont Environmental Council.
1996	Provided reduced rates to Warren County and Browntown flood victims to assist in assessing and protecting the safety of their water.
1996-2001	Teamed up with the Fauquier Housing Corporation, a non-profit group working for safe housing for low-to-moderate income populations, to promote annual National Drinking Water Week. In its efforts to help promote safe drinking water from non-approved water sources such as springs, streams or hand-dug wells at risk, Joiner Micro Labs provides free total coliform bacteria testing and consultations to low income families in Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Warren, Clarke, Prince William and Loundoun counties.
1997	Conducted demonstrations of water testing procedures to fourth-grade students at C. Hunter Richie Elementary School as part of the safe and healthy water awareness campaign.
1997-2004	Participated in Annual Conservation Field Day events sponsored by John Marshall Soil & Water Conservation District. Joiner Micro Labs participates in the day-long program teaching water conservation and practices and topics related to farm management.
1998	Conducted demonstrations of water testing procedures to fourth-grade students at Central Elementary School and supplied a pizza lunch to the students.
1998-2001	Created a program for students of AP Biology at Liberty High School to engage in hands-on laboratory testing. The class analyzed stream samples for fecal coliform bacteria. Fecal coliform bacteria are used as a major factor to assess the impact of water quality in a watershed.
2004	Created a program for students of Ecology at Fauquier High School to engage in hands-on laboratory testing. The class analyzed stream samples.
2000	Participated as an exhibitor in the Fauquier County Health Fair to promote safe and healthy water awareness.
2000-2001	Participated on the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) microbiology sub-committee.
2001	Contributed water testing materials and services to Fauquier Habitat for Humanity Yates Family project to ensure the water met safe drinking water standards.