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When most people think of tap water, they probably do not associate it with health risks. However, there are PFAS chemicals contaminating the drinking water in well over half of American states and PFAS chemical testing plays a crucial role in reducing the threat. What are PFAS chemicals? PFAS is the common name for perfluorinated […]
Read MorePhoslab receives requests from clients such as manufacturing and engineering firms and agricultural businesses in need of fast, accurate toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) analysis in order to stay in compliance with regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Phoslab offers TCLP testing meeting the current EPA standards so that clients can rest assured that […]
Read MoreEnvironmental testing and analysis provides critical information that should be considered before and during a major project rather than later, as an after-thought. The professionals at Phoslab Environmental Services can help you determine a strategy for environmental testing that best benefits your undertaking. Why incorporate environmental testing? It does not matter whether you are planning […]
Read MoreAccurate and reliable BTEX testing is crucial for producers of uncountable products, from paints and adhesives to leather products and plastics. Not only is accruate analysis a critical step in preventing exposure and contamination that can affect human health and the environment, but it is a necessary part of complying with EPA guidelines and the […]
Read MoreRecently, the Department of Environmental Regulation hailed the passing of the new water quality rule by a 3-2 vote from the Environmental Regulation Commission. The new rule will initiate new limitations on 39 toxins and update the currently allowed limitations on 43 other chemicals that are currently being dumped into the rivers and coastal waters […]
Read MoreNormally at this time of summer, Florida residents can look forward to the local magnolia and honeysuckle in bloom. This summer, another Florida bloom is getting national attention; a massive overgrowth of algae from Lake Okeechobee has spread wildly and led Governor Rick Scott to declare a state of emergency in the surrounding counties. Bright […]
Read MoreWhen water-soluble compounds are washed away from soil, it can leave behind non-soluble pollutants. Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure, or TCLP, is a popular and cost-effective procedure to extract these types of chemicals for testing. When done properly, TCLP allows the soil to be tested for each component from a list of 40 potentially toxic metals […]
Read MoreVolatile Organic Compounds are a large group of carbon based chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature. While some VOCs come with an extremely pungent smell, others have no odor at all. There are nearly thousands of VOCs produced and constantly used in our daily lives, some of the most common examples include: Benzene Acetone […]
Read MoreThe acronym BTEX refers to the compounds Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene. These compounds occur naturally in crude oil and can also be found in sea water in close proximity to petroleum and gas deposits. Other natural sources of BTEX compounds include emissions from forest fires and gases from volcanoes. However, the manmade releases of […]
Read MoreTCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) testing helps determine the mobility of both organic and inorganic analytes present in liquid, solid, and multi-matrix wastes. If you have a hazardous waste producing facility, the state of Florida requires you to conduct testing for all waste materials. Similarly, discharge testing is also a requirement for companies that discharge […]
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