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April 2024

Gearing Up for Summer: Legionella in the Hospitality Industry

Building Sciences /

As the U.S. summer vacation season heats up, now would be a good time for hotels, spas, health clubs, and other facilities catering to a water-minded clientele to test their water systems for opportunistic waterborne pathogens. According to the latest waterborne disease outbreak surveillance report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 62% of waterborne […]

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The Chain of Custody Form: Sample Collection, Where it All Begins

Analytical + Environmental /

The quality of data generated by the laboratory is only as good as the quality of the sample collected in the field. The Chain of Custody form is a critical document that guarantees the integrity and reliability of samples collected for analysis. This form documents every stage of the process and assigns responsibility for the

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Stormwater Runoff & the PFAS Problem

Analytical + Environmental /

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, otherwise known as PFAS, have become a frequent topic of discussion for water treatment and resource managers. This article examines the often-overlooked role stormwater runoff plays in propagating the PFAS problem. What Are PFAS? PFAS are a diverse group of synthetic compounds valued for their inherent properties, such as resistance to

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