As urban centers grow in size, substantial areas of agricultural and industrial land are being converted to residential use. One of the issues frequently encountered when such a change in land use is implemented is the presence of elevated concentrations of chlorinated pesticides and herbicides historically used in agricultural crop production.
- By Alan Seech, James Mueller
- May 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
On Sept. 21, 2006, Stephen Johnson, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), signed the latest revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM), also known as PM-2.5.
- By Steven J. Christiansen, JD
- May 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
If Buddy Holly, the 1950s rock musician, helped put Lubbock, Texas, on the map, heavy rains and flooding have done their best to take it off. So, when a warning like the one quoted below is published, this major city located in the Texas Panhandle takes it very seriously.
- By Kimberly Paggioli
- May 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
During my confirmation hearing in the Senate in 1989, I became aware how deep were concerns in the Democratic-controlled Congress that a Republican appointee for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator would not vigorously enforce environmental laws against business.
- By William K. Reilly
- May 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
Just as "it takes two to tango," it has taken two political parties working in tandem over the last few decades in the United States to produce the vast majority of major federal environmental laws.
- By Cindy Chen, Mike Hicks
- May 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
For years, fiberglass-reinforced baths and showers have been perceived as “commodity” products. Of course -- as with any product -- there have always been quality differences between brands. Nevertheless, the manufacturing methods employed and the materials used have been roughly similar.
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
Facilities across many industry sectors are turning to mobile technology software designed for PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) handheld devices to meet various environmental compliance demonstration requirements. This article discusses the capabilities of mobile technology in this regard and describes several situations in which facilities fulfilled regulatory requirements by utilizing software designed for handheld devices.
- By Ryan Kreutzwiser
- April 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
When considering entities that manage hazardous waste generated at a large number of generating sites, most people think of billion-dollar national or multinational corporations, with factories and facilities distributed over a wide area.
- By Stephen Paff
- April 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
Did you ever notice that advertisements for environmental, health and safety (EH&S) software products sound like commercials for pain relief?
- By Elizabeth Donley
- April 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
While cationic and anionic resins typically last a long time in industrial wastewater and groundwater applications, they frequently become fouled by any of several compounds. The fouling eventually will destroy the resins' capacity to adsorb metals or other materials.
- By George R. Alther
- March 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
Proliferation of certain groups provides clues for activated sludge management
- By Michael H. Gerardi
- March 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
The WHO addresses quality and environmental aspects in new guidance document
- By Joseph A. Cotruvo, Ph.D., Houssain Abouzaid, Ph.D.
- March 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
- By Jim Stafford, Boris M. Khudenko, Rocco M. Palazzolo
- January 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 01/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
Municipalities are entering a new era of greater public expectation and heightened regulation for stormwater management. Early stormwater systems were built solely for conveyance. Contemporary stormwater management and its systems have become part of a complete water resource system along with water development, treatment and distribution, as well as sewage collection.
- By Katie McCarthy
- January 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 01/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
EPA understands it's not easy being green. That's why the agency created the Performance Track program in 2000. The voluntary program only accepts facilities with established records of compliance, which participate in community outreach activities, and believe that meeting mere regulatory compliance isn't enough.
- By Sherleen H. Mahoney
- January 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 01/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
- By Joe Dischinger
- January 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 01/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
Advances in organic analysis of wastewater using GC/MS
- By Zoe Grosser, Elaine Le Moine
- January 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 01/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
Change is in the air. Congress changed in November from Republican to Democratic leadership. A pending U.S. Supreme Court case and new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules probably will change the New Source Review requirements. These and other changes may affect how you operate your facility in 2007.
- By Bill S. Forcade
- January 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 01/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
Our first annual roundtable is a no-holds-barred forum exploring issues affecting the environmental industry. From trends in regulations to developments in the job market, our panelists offer their insights. This roundtable is a must-read for every environmental professional who wants to be on top of new directions in our industry.
- By Angela Neville
- January 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 01/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
California's population is expected to increase more than 30 percent over the next 23 years. Even with aggressive reuse and conservation, that many more people will require more than 1 billion gallons of drinking water.
- By Nikolay Voutchkov
- January 01, 2007
This article originally appeared in the 01/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.