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Landlords in Maine Required to Conduct Radon Testing by Early 2014
Recently, it was announced that a new law that requires landlords in Maine to test for radon will go into effect in early 2014. The new law states, “By March 1, 2014 and every 10 years thereafter, a landlord or other person who on behalf of a landlord enters into a lease or tenancy at will agreement for a residential building shall have the air of the residential building tested for the ...
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ETR Laboratories Receives BBB Honor
Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories, Inc. is honored to have received the Better Business Bureau Certificate of No Complaints and No Negative Reviews. Better Business Bureau is a highly regarded source for business quality. ETR Laboratories has for many years maintained an A+ Rating with the BBB. ETR Laboratories, Vice President and Founder, Terry Barter said "Our commitment ...
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Many Ohio Schools Don’t Check for Radon in a State Known for High Radon Levels
Recently, WKYC broadcast a report about radon levels in Ohio Schools. Even though most of Ohio is classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Zone 1 area, few schools perform radon testing. A Zone 1 area is described as having the highest potential for a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. A small percentage of counties in Ohio that are ...
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EPA Estimates that 1 in 5 Schools Have Elevated Radon Levels
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the danger of elevated radon levels is a serious threat. In fact, the agency reported, “A nationwide survey of radon levels in schools estimates that nearly one in five has at least one schoolroom with a short-term radon level above the action level of 4 pCi/L (picoCuries per liter) - the level at which EPA recommends that ...
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Testing for Radon Recommended in all Properties
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly 1 in 15 homes in the United States are believed to have elevated radon levels. The only way to know for sure is to have the home tested. Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that is believed to claim the lives of about 20,000 Americans each year. According to the Surgeon General, radon is the second leading cause of lung ...
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Is Your Child Being Exposed to Radon at School?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 70,000 schools nationwide are at risk for high levels of radon, a toxic gas that claims more than 20,000 lives every year. Yet the TODAY show’s investigative report on the issue found that the overwhelming majority of schools do not test for radon, citing the expense of mitigation and the headache caused by concerned parents if high ...
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EMSL Canada Laboratory Expands Capabilities to Include Radon Testing
Now accepting Asbestos PCM, PLM, TEM, Mold and Radon Samples. EMSL Analytical, a dedicated leading provider of advanced environmental laboratory services, has recently announced their Canadian laboratory is now providing Radon Testing in addition to asbestos analysis and mold & microbiological analysis. The Toronto area laboratory is currently accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory ...
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First REACT presentation completed
Environmental Testing and Research (ETR) Laboratories, Inc. of Leominster announced that today, that they completed the initial presentation of the REACT course to be offered to real estate professionals. REACT (Realty Environmental Access Core Training) is designed to keep RE agents and brokers fully versed on radon and private well water as to the effect they can have on a property sale. This ...
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EMLab P&K Upgrades iPhone and Android Apps with Mold Spore Photos and Access to Project Invoices
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, upgraded features in its iPhone and Android apps by adding mold spore photos in its fungal library and access to project invoices. Clients can now view microphotos for select mold/fungi in the Fungal Library and review project invoices in the Project Details section. The iPhone app has also been optimized for iOS 7. “We are excited to continually ...
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EMLab P&K Launches Free iPhone App for Clients of Environmental Lab
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, announces the launch of its new iPhone app. The mobile app is free and is now available for download in the App Store. The iPhone app makes it simple, easy and convenient for clients to access laboratory results wherever they are – in the field, at the office, or anywhere they have a network connection. ...
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EMLab P&K Releases Free Android Mobile App at Google Play
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, announced today the launch of its Android mobile app for clients. The mobile app is free and is now available for download in the Google Play store. The Android app makes it easy and convenient for clients to access laboratory results wherever they are – in the field, at the office, or anywhere they have a network connection. "EMLab P&K continues ...
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EMLab P&K Florida Microbiologist Published in Mycotaxon, Fungi in Nicaragua
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the publication of a peer reviewed article authored by Gregorio Delgado, a microbiologist from EMLab P&K’s Ft. Lauderdale laboratory in Mycotaxon. The article presents the history of mycology in Nicaragua. This paper assembles a checklist of hyphomycetes (anamorphic fungi) known to be found in Nicaragua. Mr. Delgado’s research also includes ...
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EMLab P&K Launches Customizable Fungal Glossary for Spore Trap Reports with Mold Analysis
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company and the leading commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) laboratory in North America, launched a customizable Fungal Glossary supplement for spore trap reports. Now clients can include information for any fungi from the fungal glossary along with their results of their mold lab report. The fungal glossary supplement makes it easier for clients to send this ...
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EMLab P&K Microbiologist Discovers New Species of Ellisembia Fungus, Published in Mycotaxon
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce that Mycotaxon has published a peer-reviewed article authored by Gregorio Delgado, a microbiologist from EMLab P&K’s Phoenix laboratory. The article appears in Mycotaxon, volume 123 (2013) and is entitled “South Florida Microfungi: A New Species of Ellisembia (Hyphomycetes) with New Records from the USA.” ...
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EMLab P&K Upgrades LabServe Mobile App for Android Tablets for Environmental Lab Clients
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company and the leading commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) laboratory in North America, announces improved user experience for clients using the LabServe® Mobile app on Android tablets. EMLab P&K’s LabServe® Mobile app is now a universal app for Android smartphones and tablets. This upgrade also improves navigation and makes it easier to read ...
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EMLab P&K Opens Asbestos Lab in Las Vegas and Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the opening of its Las Vegas asbestos laboratory. EMLab P&K’s asbestos lab in Las Vegas, Nevada is accredited by National Volunteer Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code 500056-0). The Las Vegas lab is located in TestAmerica's Service Center at: 6000 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 5E, Las Vegas, NV ...
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EMLab P&K Microbiologist Discovers New Species of Linkosia Fungus, Published in Mycotaxon
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company and the leading commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) laboratory in North America, announced that Mycotaxon has published a peer-reviewed article authored by Gregorio Delgado, a microbiologist from EMLab P&K’s Phoenix microbiology laboratory. The article appears in Mycotaxon, volume 129 (2014) and is entitled “South Florida microfungi: Linkosia ...
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EMLab P&K’s Naperville Asbestos Lab Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K announces the accreditation of its asbestos lab in Naperville, Illinois by the National Volunteer Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code 500061-0). EMLab P&K now has eleven (11) NVLAP-accredited laboratories for asbestos analysis. EMLab P&K’s Naperville lab is located at: 1979 N. Mill Street, Suite 102, Naperville, ...
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EMLab P&K's Houston, TX Laboratory Now AIHA Accredited for Viable Mold and Bacteria Analysis
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce expanded analytical laboratory services for mold and bacteria analysis at its Houston, TX regional laboratory. The Houston lab is now accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) for viable mold and bacterial analysis (EMLAP # 193549). Clients are now able to send non-viable and viable samples for mold and bacterial lab analysis. The ...
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EMLab P&K Expands Services for IAQ Testing at Boston, Minneapolis, and Nashville
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, announces expanded local services for IAQ testing professionals in Boston, MA, Minneapolis, MN, and Nashville, TN. Starting today, IAQ professionals can drop off IAQ testing samples at EMLab P&K’s service locations through TestAmerica. With the expansion of local services, clients can easily drop off all types of IAQ testing samples – ...
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