Selecting the right analytical testing laboratory affects the quality of your data, the defensibility of your compliance records, and ultimately the safety of your products or environment. The laboratory you choose becomes a critical extension of your quality assurance program, and asking the right questions before you commit can save you time, money, and costly […]
FSMA Produce Safety Rule and Agricultural Water Requirements The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law in 2011, fundamentally shifted the focus of food safety regulation from responding to contamination events to preventing them. For growers, one of the most consequential components of FSMA is the Produce Safety Rule, which establishes science-based standards for […]
What Is AAMI ST108 and Why Was It Developed? ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023, titled “Water Quality for the Processing of Medical Devices,” represents a landmark development in healthcare safety standards. Published by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, this standard establishes unified water quality requirements for all water used in the cleaning, rinsing, disinfection, and […]
Common Heavy Metals Found in Soil and Their Sources Heavy metals occur naturally in the Earth’s crust, but human activity has significantly elevated their concentrations in soils across the United States. For property developers, environmental consultants, and land managers, understanding which metals pose risks and where they come from is the first step toward effective […]
The Lead and Copper Rule has governed how public water systems monitor and control lead and copper in drinking water since 1991. The EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) introduce the most significant updates to these regulations in over three decades, establishing stricter standards, new inventory requirements, and expanded monitoring obligations that affect water […]
If you have been following the news about drinking water safety, you have probably heard the term “forever chemicals.” These substances, known formally as PFAS, have become one of the most pressing environmental and public health concerns in the United States. But what exactly are they, how do they end up in your water, and […]
You sent your water sample to the lab, and now the results are in. But as you look at the report, you see a wall of abbreviations, numbers, and units that might feel more like a chemistry exam than useful information. MCL, MDL, ND, ppb, CFU/mL — what does it all mean, and should you […]
If you get your drinking water from a private well, there is something you need to know: no government agency is monitoring your water quality. Unlike public water systems, which are regulated by the EPA and tested regularly, private wells are entirely the responsibility of the homeowner. That means the safety of your family’s drinking […]
Understanding ASHRAE Standard 188 and Its Application to Healthcare Healthcare facilities face a heightened obligation to manage waterborne pathogen risks, and Legionella pneumophila sits at the top of that risk profile. ASHRAE Standard 188, titled “Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems,” provides the industry-consensus framework for identifying, assessing, and controlling Legionella risk in building […]
Why Lead Testing in Schools Is Required (and Why It Matters Beyond Compliance) Lead contamination in school drinking water is not a theoretical risk. It is a documented public health problem that affects thousands of schools across the United States. For school administrators, understanding the stakes of lead and copper testing goes far beyond checking […]
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