Mertztown, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 407

Population (female): 257

Median Age: 41.1 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Mertztown: 98.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 25.0%

Poverty (breakdown):

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (43.7%), American (22.6%), Italian (13.2%), Irish (10.1%), Pennsylvania German (7.2%), Hungarian (3.1%).

Elevation: 470 feet

Land Area:

Zip Codes:

Mertztown was founded in 1823 by Robert Mertz. The population density is .01% Black, .01% Hispanic or other, and 99.8% white. Atlas Minerals, a big mineral company, is located in Mertztown, moved to the town in 1917, and has been there ever since. The town is down to one grocery store and two hardware stores.

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Mertztown, PA Locations

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Multiple Testing Centers In Mertztown, PA

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Mertztown, PA Testing Locations

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6900 HAMILTON BLVD STE 145 4.4 miles

6900 HAMILTON BLVD STE 145
TREXLERTOWN, PA 18087
Categories: TREXLERTOWN PA

227 S ROUTE 100 5.1 miles

227 S ROUTE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18106
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

Caramoor Village, 6465 Village Lane 5.2 miles

Caramoor Village, 6465 Village Lane
Macungie, PA 18062
Categories: Macungie PA

501 CETRONIA RD STE 105 7.8 miles

501 CETRONIA RD STE 105
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

4825 W TILGHMAN ST 7.9 miles

4825 W TILGHMAN ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

4815 W TILGHMAN ST 7.9 miles

4815 W TILGHMAN ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

4144 W TILGHMAN ST 8.4 miles

4144 W TILGHMAN ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

1243 S CEDAR CREST BLVD 8.8 miles

1243 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 8.8 miles

1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd,
Allentown, PA 18103
Categories: Allentown PA

1101 S Cedar Crest Blvd 9.0 miles

1101 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
Categories: Allentown PA

1323 Rt 100, 9.1 miles

1323 Rt 100,
Barto, PA 19504
Categories: Barto PA

111 E Harrison St, 9.5 miles

111 E Harrison St,
Emmaus, PA 18049
Categories: Emmaus PA

400 N 17TH ST STE 207 FAIRGROUNDS MEDICAL CENTER 9.6 miles

400 N 17TH ST STE 207 FAIRGROUNDS MEDICAL CENTER
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

2015 W HAMILTON ST 9.8 miles

2015 W HAMILTON ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

1503 N Cedar Crest Blvd 10.1 miles

1503 N Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18104
Categories: Allentown PA

622 Gravel Pike, 10.4 miles

622 Gravel Pike,
East Greenville, PA 18041
Categories: East Greenville PA

2015 WEST HAMILTON ST, STE 104 10.7 miles

2015 WEST HAMILTON ST, STE 104
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

2100 MACK BLVD 11.3 miles

2100 MACK BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

1608 W Allen St, 11.3 miles

1608 W Allen St,
Allentown, PA 18102
Categories: Allentown PA

1101 W HAMILTON ST STE 529 11.7 miles

1101 W HAMILTON ST STE 529
ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

536 W COURT ST STE 105 12.0 miles

536 W COURT ST STE 105
ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

1050 E Philadelphia Ave, 12.8 miles

1050 E Philadelphia Ave,
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
Categories: Gilbertsville PA

951 N 4TH ST 12.8 miles

951 N 4TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

2793 GERYVILLE PIKE UPPER PERKIOMEN OUTPATIENT CTR 13.0 miles

2793 GERYVILLE PIKE UPPER PERKIOMEN OUTPATIENT CTR
PENNSBURG, PA 18073
Categories: PENNSBURG PA

1791 Airport Rd 15.3 miles

1791 Airport Rd
Allentown, PA 18109
Categories: Allentown PA

1380 NACE AVE 15.6 miles

1380 NACE AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

801 OSTRUM ST 15.9 miles

801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

4201 POTTSVILLE PIKE 16.0 miles

4201 POTTSVILLE PIKE
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

1770 BATHGATE RD STE 200 16.1 miles

1770 BATHGATE RD STE 200
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

406 Delaware Ave, 16.2 miles

406 Delaware Ave,
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Categories: Bethlehem PA

FASHION DR 16.2 miles

FASHION DR
ALLENTOWN, PA 18109
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

WALNUT ST 16.3 miles

WALNUT ST
READING, PA 19606
Categories: READING PA

2045 Westgate Dr Bldg Ste306, 16.4 miles

2045 Westgate Dr Bldg Ste306,
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Categories: Bethlehem PA

3225 N 5TH STREET HWY STE 4 16.4 miles

3225 N 5TH STREET HWY STE 4
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

3050 N 5th Street Hwy, 16.4 miles

3050 N 5th Street Hwy,
Reading, PA 19605
Categories: Reading PA

229 N West End Blvd, 16.5 miles

229 N West End Blvd,
Quakertown, PA 18951
Categories: Quakertown PA

1114 COMMONS BLVD 16.7 miles

1114 COMMONS BLVD
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

400-B South 4th Street, 16.8 miles

400-B South 4th Street,
Hamburg, PA 19526
Categories: Hamburg PA

1534 PARK AVE STE 240 16.9 miles

1534 PARK AVE STE 240
QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951
Categories: QUAKERTOWN PA

4400 Perkiomen Ave, 17.2 miles

4400 Perkiomen Ave,
Reading, PA 19606
Categories: Reading PA

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING 17.3 miles

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

35 E ELIZABETH AVE 17.4 miles

35 E ELIZABETH AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

The Shoppes at Hellertown, 25 Main Street 17.7 miles

The Shoppes at Hellertown, 25 Main Street
Hellertown, PA 18055
Categories: Hellertown PA

5001B PERKIOMEN AVE 17.7 miles

5001B PERKIOMEN AVE
READING, PA 19606
Categories: READING PA

5325 NORTHGATE DR 18.0 miles

5325 NORTHGATE DR
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

321 N Furnace St, 18.1 miles

321 N Furnace St,
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Categories: Birdsboro PA

1600 E HIGH ST 18.3 miles

1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

2089 E HIGH ST 18.4 miles

2089 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

1569 Medical Dr, 18.6 miles

1569 Medical Dr,
Pottstown, PA 19464
Categories: Pottstown PA

153 BRODHEAD RD 18.8 miles

153 BRODHEAD RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

2500 BERNVILLE RD 18.8 miles

2500 BERNVILLE RD
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

2300 HIGHLAND AVE 19.6 miles

2300 HIGHLAND AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

2310 HIGHLAND AVE 19.6 miles

2310 HIGHLAND AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

1665 STATE HILL RD BERKSHIRE MALL 19.8 miles

1665 STATE HILL RD BERKSHIRE MALL
WYOMISSING, PA 19610
Categories: WYOMISSING PA

2001 State Hill Road, Suite 130 20.0 miles

2001 State Hill Road, Suite 130
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Categories: Wyomissing PA

96 COMMERCE DR STE 113 20.4 miles

96 COMMERCE DR STE 113
WYOMISSING, PA 19610
Categories: WYOMISSING PA

700 LAWN AVE 20.5 miles

700 LAWN AVE
SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960
Categories: SELLERSVILLE PA

520 E Lancaster Ave, 20.6 miles

520 E Lancaster Ave,
Shillington, PA 19607
Categories: Shillington PA

3941 FREEMANSBURG AVE 20.6 miles

3941 FREEMANSBURG AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

135 LAFAYETTE AVE 20.7 miles

135 LAFAYETTE AVE
PALMERTON, PA 18071
Categories: PALMERTON PA

4333 Easton Ave, Suite A 21.6 miles

4333 Easton Ave, Suite A
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Categories: Bethlehem PA

345 Main Street, 22.1 miles

345 Main Street,
Harleysville, PA 19438
Categories: Harleysville PA

2101 EMRICK BLVD 1ST FL 22.3 miles

2101 EMRICK BLVD 1ST FL
BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

270 MAIN ST 22.3 miles

270 MAIN ST
HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438
Categories: HARLEYSVILLE PA

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road 22.6 miles

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road
Royersford, PA 19468
Categories: Royersford PA

211 N 12TH ST 22.8 miles

211 N 12TH ST
LEHIGHTON, PA 18235
Categories: LEHIGHTON PA

708 Route 113, 22.8 miles

708 Route 113,
Souderton, PA 18964
Categories: Souderton PA

239 N 1st St 22.9 miles

239 N 1st St
Lehighton, PA 18235
Categories: Lehighton PA

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109 23.8 miles

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

2461 NAZARETH RD 25th Street Shopping 24.3 miles

2461 NAZARETH RD 25th Street Shopping
EASTON, PA 18045
Categories: EASTON PA

1120 CENTRE TPKE 24.3 miles

1120 CENTRE TPKE
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Categories: ORWIGSBURG PA

400 S GREENWOOD AVE 24.4 miles

400 S GREENWOOD AVE
EASTON, PA 18045
Categories: EASTON PA

3601 Nazareth Rd, 24.7 miles

3601 Nazareth Rd,
Easton, PA 18045
Categories: Easton PA

25 South Broad Street, Suite 102 24.8 miles

25 South Broad Street, Suite 102
Nazareth, PA 18064
Categories: Nazareth PA

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Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in most cities and towns throughout the United States. Providing drug testing, alcohol testing, DNA testing and other related services. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available in most cases. To schedule a test please call our scheduling department at 1-800-221-4291 or you may schedule your test online utilizing your zip code in which you are located.

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Local Drug Testing Centers: A Comprehensive Guide

Local drug testing centers play a pivotal role in the enforcement of drug-free policies in workplaces, schools, and other institutions. They provide a necessary service for drug screening, ensuring public safety, enhancing workplace productivity, and contributing to overall community health. This guide covers the importance, services, and considerations involved in utilizing local drug testing centers.

Importance of Local Drug Testing Centers

Drug testing centers are crucial for identifying drug use and ensuring compliance with various legal and safety regulations. They help employers maintain a safe and productive work environment, assist law enforcement and legal professionals, and support health care providers in treating and advising patients on substance use.

Services Offered by Local Drug Testing Centers

  • Pre-Employment Screening: Testing potential employees to ensure they meet the employer's policies regarding drug use.
  • Random Drug Testing: Conducting unscheduled drug tests to deter drug use among employees or members of an organization.
  • Reasonable Suspicion Testing: Testing individuals who exhibit behaviors that suggest drug use, based on observed conditions explicitly articulated by trained supervisors.
  • Post-Accident Testing: Assessing employees for drug use after an accident to determine if drugs were a contributing factor to the incident.
  • Follow-Up Testing: Monitoring employees who have returned to work after participating in rehabilitation programs for substance use.

Choosing a Local Drug Testing Center

  1. Accreditation: Ensure the center is accredited by relevant health and safety authorities, indicating compliance with industry standards.
  2. Confidentiality: The center should uphold strict confidentiality policies to protect the privacy of individuals undergoing testing.
  3. Technology and Accuracy: Check that the center employs up-to-date technology and methodology for accurate and reliable testing results.

Benefits of Using Local Drug Testing Centers

Utilizing local drug testing centers offers numerous benefits:

  • Convenience: Local centers provide easy access for individuals and organizations, reducing the time and cost associated with travel.
  • Quick Results: Many local centers offer rapid results, which is critical for timely decision-making in employment and health care scenarios.
  • Support for Compliance: They assist organizations in complying with legal requirements and maintaining industry certifications and standards.

Local drug testing centers are essential for maintaining safe and compliant environments in various settings. By choosing a reputable and properly accredited center, organizations and individuals can rely on precise and efficient service to meet their drug testing needs.

Local Area Info: Mertztown, Pennsylvania

Mertztown is located in Berks County at latitude 40.506 and longitude -75.665 (Mertztown Panoramio Photos.) and its elevation is 466 feet. It appears on the Topton U.S. Geological Survey Map and is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5).

The former Reading Railroad that runs through the center of Mertztown, is used by Norfolk Southern as the Reading Line, and it is a heavily used railroad branch. A branch of the Catasauqua and Fogelsville Railroad used to go through the Farmington and Klines Corner section of Mertztown but the tracks were torn up years ago.

Mertztown was founded in 1823 by Robert Mertz. The population density is .01% Black, .01% Hispanic or other, and 99.8% white. Atlas Minerals, a big mineral company, is located in Mertztown, moved to the town in 1917, and has been there ever since. The town is down to one grocery store and two hardware stores.

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Population (male): 407

Population (female): 257

Median Age: 41.1 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Mertztown: 98.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 25.0%

Poverty (breakdown):

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (43.7%), American (22.6%), Italian (13.2%), Irish (10.1%), Pennsylvania German (7.2%), Hungarian (3.1%).

Elevation: 470 feet

Land Area:

Zip Codes:

Mertztown was founded in 1823 by Robert Mertz. The population density is .01% Black, .01% Hispanic or other, and 99.8% white. Atlas Minerals, a big mineral company, is located in Mertztown, moved to the town in 1917, and has been there ever since. The town is down to one grocery store and two hardware stores.