The Fascinating History of Home Air Check
Embark on a captivating video journey through time as we explore the remarkable history of Home Air Check!
The Roadmap to Successful US EPA Method 29 Analysis
US EPA Method 29 ensures metal emissions from industrial smokestacks meet state-specific limits to protect the environment. As the limits for specific elements decrease over time, achieving decreased instrument detection limits becomes crucial for a laboratory's success.
How the Contamination Index Supports Better Indoor Air Quality Decisions
The Contamination Index is an essential tool that helps identify, evaluate, and address air pollutants. We are readily available for questions you may have regarding the Contamination Index or any other inquiries related to Volatile Organic Compound Testing.
EPA Approves California Statewide Toxicity Provisions:
In 2020 the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted a State Policy for Water Quality Control: Toxicity Provisions (Provisions). Subsequently, the SWRCB sought approval of the Provisions from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On May 1, 2023, EPA Region IX officially approved the Provisions for use as a regulatory tool under the Clean Water Act (CWA).
EPA Updates HON MACT: What You Need to Know
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued an updated version of the Hazardous Organic NESHAP Maximum Achievable Control Technology (HON MACT) rule. A major objective of the new rule is to reduce fugitive/area source emissions of certain hazardous air pollutants, which EPA has determined pose an unacceptable risk to nearby communities.
EPA Method TO-15 Sampling and Analysis: Fitting Your Needs
When it comes to the sampling and analysis of VOCs in the air and contaminated soils/water table, EPA Compendium Method TO-15 is the most used analytical method in the United States.
Simplify and Streamline Fenceline Reporting
Companion EPA Methods 325A (sampler deployment and collection) and 325B (sampler preparation and laboratory analysis) are the work practice standards for determining airborne Benzene and select Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) using passive (diffusive) sampling tubes collected at facility property boundaries (fenceline monitoring) as well as from fugitive and area emission sources.
Tips for Successful Air Sampling in the Field
Air sampling can be more involved and more difficult at times than sampling for water and solids.
Air Sampling Equipment Guide
One of the most common ways to collect air samples is using passive summa canisters. Learn more about them here.
Successful Air Sampling: Three Simple Tips From a Former Stack Tester
For the first time ever, the EPA will be adding a compound to the Hazardous Air Pollution (HAP) list.
