Next to oxygen, water is perhaps the most crucial component for human survival. This is why clean drinking water is so important. Microbes lingering in water can lead to illness and disease, which can be fatal in extreme instances. Find out what you can do to ensure potable water remains safe for ingestion. The methods […]
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Petroleum discharge is a serious environmental concern. Petroleum is also a world necessity as it has wide-reaching applications, from producing motor fuel to asphalt production. Globally, the world consumes about 95 million barrels of petroleum per day. With such heavy reliance also comes responsibility that petroleum discharge does not pollute the environment. This is why […]
Read MoreIn its most basic definition, field sampling is the analysis of a geographic area. The process, though, is quite complex yet necessary for determining the viability of an area for farming, establishing residency, raising livestock, etc. We’ll go into deeper detail regarding the efficacy of field sampling and why it may be necessary for land […]
Read MoreEmerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) is a Florida-based sanitation and wastewater management company. The organization made local news after it reported that compost it distributed contained traces of the salmonella bacteria. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection was notified, prompting a statewide alert to entities that have received the compost. ECUA Issues Update on Salmonella […]
Read MoreAccording to a report from activist group Environment Florida, several wastewater facilities near the St. Johns River region fell far short of meeting required environmental standards. Wastewater Report Findings The report included an analysis of the mill company Georgia-Pacific Corp. The findings reveal traces of suspended solids and fecal bacteria in the river. Traces exceeded […]
Read MoreEven with all of its natural and manmade appeal, Florida would not attract millions of visitors every year if its water resources were not maintained in pristine condition. Since 1965, Phoslab Environmental Laboratories has offered services that play a vital role in maintaining, protecting, and improving the state’s water supplies. Compliance with EPA and Department […]
Read MoreWhat environmental policies are on the minds of Florida residents, and how will these concerns translate into state legislation? Here are some environmental issues Florida citizens are debating in 2018. 1. Public Infrastructure Much of the infrastructure is in a state of decay. Crumbling structures in need of repair are causing raw sewage and effluent to […]
Read MoreHurricane Irma was one of the most powerful storms in history and its effects continue to impact the hardest-hit areas, including the state of Florida. News coverage has focused on power outages and flooding, but a less-known effect is the harmful water contamination that continues still. According to reports filed with the Florida Department of […]
Read MoreWhat is a VOC? Volatile organic compounds (VOC) are organic chemicals that, as a result of having a very low boiling point, easily become a gas in the surrounding air. From its natural liquid or solid compound state, it then evaporates or sublimates into the air. Formaldehyde that evaporates from paint is an example of […]
Read MoreWhat are VOCs? Volatile organic compounds are any materials made up of carbon, hydrogen, and potentially oxygen that can easily evaporate into a gas under very low boiling points. This makes it possible for them to evaporate under normal indoor temperature and pressure. The volatility of a compound is usually measured by its boiling point. […]
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