Difference between DIY Testing Kits and Professional Radon Testing
Radon in your home is no laughing matter. It’s not something you should shrug off, like coming home and realizing you left the light on all day. Radon is an extremely dangerous gas that can enter homes through the tiniest foundation cracks, cracked door seals, and windows. Exposure to high levels of radon gas over […]
What You Need to Know About the New ASTM E1527-21 Standard for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Are you buying or selling property and worried about environmental risks? Then you need to know about the ASTM E1527-21 Standard. This Standard is a critical component of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) process. It helps identify potential environmental risks on properties, whether they’re commercial, industrial, or residential. It’s essential for property owners, […]
4 Types of Mold to Look Out For
Have you ever walked into your home and noticed an unusual smell or seen strange spots littered across your walls and ceilings and wondered what they could be? If this is the case, it’s possible that you may have a mold issue you need to address today. Mold is a fungus type that can grow […]
What You Should Know About Asbestos in Drywall
Did you know that it was common to use asbestos in drywall and other applications throughout the 20th century? That is until they were banned in 1977. But what is asbestos, and why is using this material banned? Asbestos is a naturally occurring carcinogenic material that was widely used in construction materials in the 1930s […]
What Is a Dry Well Used For?
Are you tired of dealing with standing water and flood damage on your property? A dry well may be the solution you’ve been looking for. But what exactly is a dry well, and how does it work? In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of these simple yet effective structures, including their purpose, […]
Per- & Polyfluoroalkyls: What You Need to Know
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been widely used since the 1940s due to their unique properties, which include heat and chemical resistance, low surface tension, and the ability to repel oil, water, and stains. These properties have caused PFAS to be utilized in a variety of applications, […]
Benefits of Bioremediation for Cleanup Sites
Sometimes it can be challenging to look at the world and face the facts; there are thousands of contaminated sites everywhere you look. This makes environmental cleanup an almost impossible task. With waste disposal, illegal dumping, natural disasters, and other activities causing land contamination, it’s more important than ever to use a cost-effective, eco-friendly cleanup […]
What is a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
With 2 million tons of sewage and other contaminants polluting the world’s water every day, it pays for businesses and companies to have a pollution prevention plan in place. And if you’re a company executive or a business owner, there’s a high chance you’ve come across the term “stormwater pollution prevention plan.” Or better yet, […]
All About Septic Tank Additives
If you’re one of the over 21 million homes in the US that use a septic tank, you may have heard about septic tank additives and all the benefits they come with. But what are they, and do septic enzymes really work? There are three types of septic tank additives: They’re ingredients that won’t cause […]
The 4 Categories of Hazardous Waste
If you live in the US, there’s a one in six chance that you live within three miles of a hazardous waste site. While that may not be an immediate concern, it certainly becomes one when you realize that these hazardous sites are so dangerous that they’ve been proposed or already approved for cleanup under […]
