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EPA Announces $58 Million to Reduce Lead Exposure from Drinking Water Sources in Schools and Childcare Facilities

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services, sampling supplies and test kits to identify lead exposure risks from water, dust, paint, soil and other environmental samples.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, September 22, 2023 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in July that $58 million in grant funding is available to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities across the United States. The funds can be used for testing, compliance monitoring and lead in drinking water remediation projects.   This is the first time that activities that remove sources of lead in drinking water are eligible to receive funding through the Water Infrastructure Improvements.......[Read More] [All News]

Denver Testing Lab Provides Fire and Smoke Damage Testing for Soot, Char, and Ash as well as Asbestos Testing by TEM, PLM, and PCM

EMSL has extensive experience working closely with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other large clients on specialized, large-scale sites.

Denver, Colorado, September 21, 2023 EMSL is proud to announce our Denver lad has been providing fast asbestos results by PCM, PLM and TEM analysis. Asbestos is the name of a group of highly fibrous minerals with separable, long, and thin fibers. Asbestos fibers are strong and flexible enough to be spun and woven. Asbestos fibers are heat and chemical resistant, making them useful for many industrial purposes. “Asbestos can be positively identified only by a trained analyst using specialized microscopes,” Senior Vice.......[Read More] [All News]

Fungal Disease Awareness Week and Resources to Identify and Mitigate Exposure Risks

EMSL Analytical provides infection control and environmental testing services, sampling supplies and easy-to-use test kits to identify microbial pathogens and contaminants to protect patients, workers and building occupants.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, September 19, 2023 Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW) takes place this year from September 18th through the 22nd. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and partners have organized the week to highlight the importance of recognizing, treating and preventing fungal diseases. The agency warns that fungal diseases are increasing worldwide. In some parts of the United States and the world, CDC cautions it is difficult to avoid breathing in fungal spores that cause infections like histoplasmosis,.......[Read More] [All News]

Test For Radon in Air and Water Today – Visit www.RadonTestKit.com

The radiochemistry laboratory can analyze various matrices which include but are not limited to food, soil, vegetation, wipes, and other unique sample matrices.

Orlando, Florida, September 18, 2023 Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural radioactive decay of radium, which is a natural decay product of uranium.  Scientifically, "radon" is known to be radon-222, the most abundant isotope of the element radon.  As a noble gas, radon is colorless, odorless, and chemically inert.  It can't be detected by human senses.  Also, since radon is not chemically reactive with most materials, it will move freely as a gas.  Radon has a radiological half-life of 3.8 days and.......[Read More] [All News]

Students Start Classes in a Different School Following the Discovery of Asbestos Flooring

EMSL Analytical offers laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, test kits and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate exposure risks to asbestos-containing materials.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, September 15, 2023 Last month, it was reported that students and faculty at a middle school in Colorado would be starting the new school year at a different facility for the first semester. The change in school buildings was initiated after asbestos was discovered in the flooring during a multi-million dollar renovation. Old flooring, including sheet vinyl, vinyl or asphalt floor tiles, and any associated paper-like backing, mastic, adhesive or glue, may contain asbestos. This is due to the fact that asbestos was.......[Read More] [All News]

Wildfire Smoke and Protecting Outdoor Workers from Exposure Risks

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services, air monitoring instruments and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate exposure to hazardous airborne pollutants.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, September 13, 2023 During a wildfire, the public is often advised to stay indoors and avoid demanding activities during periods of thick smoke; however, outdoor workers who cannot escape to the indoors are often at risk. This year alone, millions of workers have already been impacted by wildfire smoke. This is due to the fact that smoke from a wildfire or prescribed burn can travel a great distance, impacting workers even in places like New York City or Philadelphia. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and.......[Read More] [All News]