Environmental Standards, Inc.

❓Have you ever wondered why data validation is important, even when your lab is accredited and has quality assurance and control measures in place?🔬 🔎 Recent reviews of environmental data reported by two analytical laboratories uncovered instances of low-level false positive results. Stories like this underscore the significance of robust QA programs and the pivotal role third-party data validation plays in upholding data integrity and ensuring that data used for decision-making is of high quality. 📊 In our most recent issue of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, Principal Chemist Erin Rodgers discusses the recent false-positive incidents, outlines the key components of an effective QA program, and explains the critical role of third-party data validation: https://hubs.ly/Q02Wr_sB0 #EnvironmentalStandards #AnalyticalLaboratories #QualityAssurance #QualityControl #QAProgram #DataValidation #DataIntegrity

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Stephanie Lein will be presenting at the 26th Railroad Environmental Conference (RREC 2024) taking place in Champaign, IL, October 29-30! 🚂 Stephanie will be sharing insights on the Implementation of Centralized Data Management: From Planning to Reporting. This presentation will cover the comprehensive process of setting up and rolling out a centralized data management solution, highlighting the significant improvements in data quality, cost reduction, and enhanced analytical capabilities. 📊🔍 #DataManagement #DataValidation #EnvironmentalStandards

Join us this week at AEHS East in Amherst, MA! The 40th Annual Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy runs from October 21-24, 2024. This is the nation's foremost environmental conference, bringing together the best and brightest minds in the field, including representatives from state and federal agencies, environmental engineering firms, consulting companies, industry leaders, and esteemed academia. Environmental Standards' own Lester Dupes, CEAC, Associate Chemist, will present Designing an Analytical Particle Size Comparison Study for Lead Contaminated Soils and Mine Waste. This presentation will provide information regarding an analytical particle-size study recently performed to determine concentrations of lead-contaminated soils and mine waste at two different particle sizes.🔍 Stephen Zeiner, CEAC, Senior Associate Chemist, will also represent Environmental Standards at the conference. Click here to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02V6frD0 #EnvironmentalConference #LeadContamination #MineWaste #EnvironmentalStandards

In April 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced enforceable limits for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) compounds in drinking water. While the impacts to existing compliance programs, such as local and federal discharge permits, are unknown, it is clear that the collection of representative samples for PFAS analysis is essential. In our most recent issue of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, Project Geoscientist Sydney Maddux details important do’s and don’ts to follow while collecting material for PFAS testing: https://hubs.ly/Q02SrSV90 #EnvironmentalStandards #TheStandard #PFAS #PFASSampling #PFASTesting #PFASAnalysis #PFASCompliancePrograms #PFASRegulations #USEPA #EPA #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency

👩🏻⚖️ In 1984, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of giving the executive branch agency (in that particular case, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)) the authority to interpret the fundamental statutes that it is responsible for carrying out – and the Chevron deference, or more famously named “The Chevron Doctrine” was born. ⏩ Fast forward to 2023, and we have a case that involves an entirely different agency: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately overturned the Chevron Doctrine by ruling in favor of the plaintiffs Loper Bright Enterprises et al. in the now landmark case of Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, et al. The decision was just published in July 2024. 🗞️ In our September issue of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, Project Data Manager Mark Lybeer and Principal Geoscientist Jacob Gruzalski unpack what the Chevron Doctrine is and what it means to our industry: https://hubs.ly/Q02Sr8SM0 #EnvironmentalStandards #TheStandard #USSupremeCourt #SupremeCourt #USEPA #ChevronDeference #TheChevronDoctrine #ChevronDoctrine

NOW AVAILABLE: Fall 2024 issue of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥 - https://hubs.ly/Q02RD9J40 #EnvironmentalStandards #TheStandard #ChevronDoctrine #PFAS #PFASSampling #LaboratoryAudits #ProjectChemistries #SeleniumAnalysis #ClimateDisclosures #HydrogenFuel #ElectronicsRecycling #LabNews #EnvironmentalConsulting

Senior Associate Forensic Chemist Heather Lord, PhD will be presenting “Environmental Forensics: Overview of a Rapidly Developing Practice Area” at the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) 2024 PFAS Symposium on Wednesday, September 18. Dr. Lord’s presentation will take place during Session 2, which begins at 11:00 a.m. This symposium brings together 150+ industry leaders and experts to share case studies, research, and technical advances related to PFAS. For additional details, including the full symposium schedule and registration link visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02P-1_-0 #EnvironmentalForensics #EnvironmentalStandards #PFAS #PFASRisks #PFASResearch #ForeverChemicals

🍸 The spirit of sustainability is strong at Philadelphia Distilling. In April, Katelyn Kelly learned a lot about the art of distilling spirits and the important steps being taken toward environmental sustainability, all while sipping a delicious cocktail. She wrote about her experience in the last issue of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥. 🌱 The tour was organized by SWEP of Greater Philadelphia and was attended by several Environmental Standards employees. Founded in 2005, and now owned by Heaven Hill Brands, Philadelphia Distilling is the first craft distillery in Pennsylvania since the time of prohibition. Following the tour, the Director of Environment and Sustainability Rachel Nally spoke in detail about the company’s sustainability efforts. Read Katelyn’s article to learn more about the distillery, and how they are innovating to lessen their environmental impact 👉🏼 https://hubs.ly/Q02MxQ1L0 #SWEP #EnvironmentalProfessionals #PhiladelphiaDistilling #Distillery #PhiladelphiaDistillery #PennsylvaniaDistillery #PhiladelphiaSmallBusiness #HeavenHillBrands #CraftDistillery #Sustainability #EnvironmentalSustainability #Composting #BennettCompost #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableSmallBusiness

⚠️When per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination is allegedly found at or near a site, how can its origin be determined? 🧪 Is it from operations on the site, or is it coming from a nearby airport, fire-training station, manufacturing facility, landfill, incinerator, military base, or even a neighboring farm due to the application of biosolids? These are important questions to ask because the sources of PFAS are numerous and not always evident or obvious. 👩🏾🔬🧑🏼🔬 Environmental Standards’ Multi-disciplinary Team of senior scientific experts including Senior Forensic Chemists and Fate and Transport Scientists has the experience to research, develop site-specific models, identify and “fingerprint” one or more of the PFAS sources. All key staff are experienced in litigation support including providing expert testimony and serving as fact witnesses. 🖱️Click here to learn more about our PFAS Forensics capabilities, techniques, and service offerings: https://hubs.ly/Q02M6QlJ0 #PFAS #PFASContamination #PFASSources #PFASForensics #PFASFingerprinting #Chemists #PFASLitigation #PFASLitigationSupport #PFASExpertTestimony #PFASFactWitnesses #ForensicChemists #ForensicChemistry #FateandTransport

Hear from our Senior Principal Chemist, David Blye, on the latest update regarding US EPA Method 1633 for PFAS analysis: