Terrorists using chemical, biological and nuclear weapons pose a serious threat to our air, water and food supplies. Are you prepared to deal with an incident if one should occur in your area of responsibility?
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Looking for a level transducer and unsure about what specifications are important? Trying to figure out exactly which type of level instrument to invest in that will not only save money, but also offer performance, reliability and longevity? This article explains which standard features, accessories and options to consider when looking for the most reliable and cost-effective level transducer on the market.
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
The control of toxic and hazardous substances that may pose unreasonable risks to health and the environment is the basic purpose of all environmental and product safety legislation. However, the Clean Water Act (CWA), Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990, Clean Air Act (CAA), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), otherwise known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) and ISO-14000 standards require plans to be developed by affected facilities and communities to minimize the risk and impact of non-permitted releases of toxic and hazardous substances.
- By Valcar Bowman, REM, CEA
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Ambient air monitoring in the field using a portable gas chromatograph can provide immediate data about contaminants and help expedite site cleanups
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
"Now I know there are people at the other end of the toilet." That's the response of one Northern California high school student after completing a unique wastewater treatment laboratory. In the San Francisco Bay area, wastewater professionals are helping high school students understand the profession and to move beyond the standard "flush and forget." The program recently received the 2001 Public Education Award from the California Water Environment Association.
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Horizontal wells vs. vertical wells for subsurface remediation: A technical and cost comparison
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
The safety of the nation's water is protected by a cooperative relationship between governments at every level and water producers and purveyors. The U.S. Congress makes national water policy and has authorized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement this policy by means of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as it is periodically re-authorized and amended.
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Governance is essential but can be a career risk if not done right
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Bioremediation -- cleaning up soil and groundwater contamination with indigenous bacteria -- has been a holy grail for property owners and consultants, since it can eliminate active pumping systems, which include associated operations and maintenance, as well as treatment and disposal costs. However, the natural pace of unamended bioremediation or "leave-alone" natural attenuation tends to be too slow and uncertain to be practical.
- By Bryan W. Vigue, Stephen S. Koenigsberg, Ph.D.
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Facilities should start reducing air emissions now to prepare for the proposed multi-pollutant trading program
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
China's increasing efforts to deal with its environmental problems offers numerous business opportunities for U.S. companies
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
An overview that compares the different types of mitigation banks being used to prevent net wetlands loss
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Adding the strategy to strategic planning
- By Peter S. Cartwright, P.E.
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Hyperspectral imaging is starting to be used in environmental site assessments to detect and identify contaminated areas at sites
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Proven strategies for implementing an exemplary Title V permit program under the Clean Air Act
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Selecting one technology over the other is a function of individual facility needs and cost effectiveness
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Detecting chemical contaminants in drinking water using bacteria-based biosensors
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Ultraviolet disinfection lights up municipal drinking water treatment systems
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.