Insights Blog
Impacts of General WDR Updates to Region 2 Landfills in San Francisco
March 29, 2021
In July, new updates were adopted to highlight better land disposal practices in the area covered by the San Francisco Regional Water Board. Order R2-2020-0023 (June 2020) – General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) amendment applies to all active Region 2 landfills and sets new criteria for disposal of soils, and requires each landfill to submit an updated Waste Acceptance Plan
Regulation Changes: Bacteria, Organic Carbon and Testing, Oh My!
March 23, 2021
The potential aggregate effect to aquatic lifeforms from all pollutants confined within a facility’s wastewater is tested by means of Whole Effluent Toxicity; it is part of the implementation of the Clean Water Act to monitor the discharge for toxic contaminants.
Monitoring Wastewater Under, 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart FFFF, for Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing NESHAP (MON)
February 9, 2021
40 CFR Part 64 Subpart FFFF establishes National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing (MON). This subpart establishes requirements to demonstrate initial and continuous compliance with the emission limits, operating limits, and work practice standards.
New England Dredge Programs: Key Tips to Understanding Your CENAE Permit
January 7, 2021
Dredge work that potentially impacts federally regulated waters requires a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. The New England District of the Corps (CENAE) is responsible for permitting work conducted in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Performance-based Air Test Methods – A Love Story
December 15, 2020
A winter chill has floated into Research Triangle, NC and will likely transitioned to a cold shiver as we move through the winter months. Meanwhile, our stack-tester friends are still going strong out in the field knocking out one test after another.
Working from Home: Tips for a Healthy Work Environment
December 1, 2020
WFH – work from home, WFA – work from anywhere, remote office, mobile work, remote job, future of work, flexible workplace, telework, teleworking….and the list goes on. Whatever you or your company call this new reality, it seems as though “workplaces” will be changed indefinitely.
The State of California Inches Closer to Approving Toxicity Provisions and the Test of Significant Toxicity (TST)
November 10, 2020
After many years of drafts, comments, discussion, debate, consideration, and negotiation, the California Statewide Toxicity Provisions are expected to be considered for approval by the State Water Resources Control (State Board) in December 1, 2020.
Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing 101
October 29, 2020
Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing is a critical component of monitoring the health of aquatic ecosystems and it is included in many National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. If your NPDES permit includes WET testing, it is important to understand why it exists and how to best implement it in order to save time, money, and other resources.
Ensure Effective Legionella Analysis and Sampling with These Recommended Tips
October 27, 2020
As we move towards reopening from this pandemic, Legionella testing has been ramping up to ensure the safety of our front-line defenders battling COVID-19, educators, and future generations from the stagnant water left within buildings during the shelter-in-place.