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Eurofins Eaton Analytical has always prided itself on being differentiated from most environmental labs by focusing on a single market, potable water, instead of trying to be all things for all clients and being on the leading edge of that market.

Eurofins Environment Testing Eaton Analytical, part of the Eurofins Environment Testing network of laboratories in the US and a leader in water quality analysis, has introduced a cutting-edge method to detect chloronitramide anion, a newly identified disinfection byproduct (DBP), in drinking water.

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 1633A was released by the U.S. EPA on December 5, 2024 and published for public comment in the CFR as part of a Methods Update Rule on January 21, 2025. The public comment period closed on March 24, 2025. Although the method remains draft, EPA has long encouraged laboratories, regulatory authorities, and other interested parties to review and use the draft versions of this method. Eurofins’ labs are fully operational and ready to support the latest version of 1633A.

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.