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Chromium is a naturally occurring metal that can be found in the environment in the form of rocks, plants, animals, and volcanic dust. It is essential for a healthy lifestyle. However, when exposed to the oxidation process, chromium can become something more lethal to the environment and to the body: Hexavalent Chromium, also known as Chromium VI (Cr-6).

Microplastics are increasingly recognized as one of the most pervasive environmental pollutants of modern times. These small plastic particles, which are less than 5mm in size, pose significant threats to ecosystems, wildlife, and potentially human health.

The EPA just announced final PFAS Drinking Water MCLs (maximum contaminant levels).

EPA released an updated Interim Guidance on Destroying and Disposing of Certain PFAS and PFAS-Containing Materials. The guidance contains a new technology evaluation framework that enables technology developers to assess emerging innovative destruction and disposal methods.

Eurofins Environment Testing US (EET US) is proud to announce that they have joined the EarthSoft/EQuIS™ Business Partner Program. This partnership supports the increasing demand for digitalization within the environment testing industry.

The final version of EPA 1633 was released by the U.S. EPA on January 31, 2024. EPA encourages laboratories, regulatory authorities, and other interested parties to review and use these methods, and EPA recommends their use now in NPDES permits. Eurofins has thoroughly reviewed the final version of method 1633 and determined what is needed for implementation across our network of PFAS laboratories.

After the landmark publication in Science led by the University of Washington, the specialty team at Eurofins was eager to see how our capabilities could benefit this issue. We began our research and crafted a series of 6PPD-quinone webinars that took clients by storm.

Eurofins Environment Testing in Sacramento, California in partnership with EPA Region 10 worked with EPA’s Office of Water to publish Draft Method 1634, an analytical procedure to test for 6PPD-Quinone in surface water and stormwater.

There are two sides to RCRA, the regulation of hazardous waste that you probably know as the cradle to grave law. Under Subtitle C of this law, EPA has the authority to control and regulate hazardous waste from the cradle to the grave, requiring tracking of hazardous waste from generation to disposal.

Scientists are urging further testing of a hazardous toxin affecting residents in Rome, Georgia, following an Atlanta News First investigation that uncovered elevated levels of perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) compounds in some residents' blood.