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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 f...

Perchloroethylene (PCE) is a solvent used in a variety of occupational and consumer applications. These include fluorinated compound production, petroleum manufacturing and aerosol degreasing according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Last month, the agency proposed a ban on most uses of the solvent under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). , , , , According to the EPA announcement: PCE is a solvent that is widely used for consumer uses such as brake cleaners and adhes....

Aspergillus is a common mold that can often be found outdoors and in indoor environments that have suffered water damage or elevated humidity levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are approximately 180 species of Aspergillus, but fewer than 40 of them are known to cause infections in humans. , , , , Aspergillosis is the name for infections caused by Aspergillus. Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common cause of human Aspergillus infections acco....

EMSL Analytical, Inc., is addressing growing concerns about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food by offering advanced testing solutions to identify and quantify some of these significant harmful compounds. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals widely used in various industrial applications and consumer products, known for their persistence in the environment and potential adverse health effects. , , PFAS contamination in food has become a significant public health concern, as...

Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane, is a volatile, colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes it as a dangerous chemical known to cause serious health risks and even death. The agency recently proposed a ban on most uses of the solvent under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some uses of methylene chloride would still be allowed only where strict workplace controls could be implemented to minimize worker expo...

American citizens. the japanese are dealing with a significant crisis and they have a lot of efforts focused on trying to deal with the reactors, trying to deal with the situation on the ground. so we have a small team there getting good information and well continue to do what we can to help. >> i might add there, thats why its so important that we get the information in the equipment we sent over to collect. we sent sampling equipment, so its not just people talking to people, but were collect...

The japanese are -- as i said, theyre dealing with a very significant crisis and they have a lot of efforts focused on trying to deal with the reactors, trying to deal with the situation on the ground. so we have a small team there that is getting good information and will continue to do what we can to help. >> on the 50 miles, are you -- im sorry. go ahead. >> i might just add there, that is why its so important that we get the information that we have now sent the equipment over to collect and...