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GAO evaluates EPA biomonitoring strategy

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued areport entitled Biomonitoring: EPA Needs to Coordinate Its Research Strategy and Clarify Its Authority to Obtain Biomonitoring Data that highlights shortcomings in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) collection and use of biomonitoring data. This memorandum summarizes the report. Scope of the GAO Review In the report, GAO ...

Jun. 8, 2009

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Protecting Americans through Better Chemical Exposure Monitoring

EPA announced $4 million in grants to five institutions that will work on improving biomonitoring at the Public Health Applications of Human Biomonitoring Meeting. The meeting of experts was sponsored by EPA and the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) Monday and Tuesday at EPA's Research Triangle Park campus. 'Protecting public health is an important part of this research and ...

Sep. 25, 2007

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Online BOD Analysis in Waste Water Treatment Plants

The biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) reflects the demand of oxygen that is needed for the degradation of all biological degradable substances in water. Thus, the BOD, also called biological oxygen demand, is an important indicator for the assessment of the pollution of water. Its fast analyses allows the optimal control of a waste water treatment plant (WWTP) with regard to nutrient dosage and/or ...

Oct. 23, 2015

By LAR Process Analysers AG

Online BOD Analysis in Waste Water Treatment Plants

The biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) reflects the demand of oxygen that is needed for the degradation of all biological degradable substances in water. Thus, the BOD, also called biological oxygen demand, is an important indicator for the assessment of the pollution of water. Its fast analyses allows the optimal control of a waste water treatment plant (WWTP) with regard to nutrient dosage and/or ...

Oct. 21, 2015

By LAR Process Analysers AG

Fast Online BOD Measurements

LAR's BioMonitor is an online BOD analyzer for the determination of the total biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). The analyzers' functional principle is similar to a miniature biological waste water treatment plant. The waste water to be tested is mixed with the plant's own activated sludge and air and continuously passed through a multistage measurement cascade. Upon exiting the cascade, the ...

Jan. 20, 2017

By LAR Process Analysers AG

BOD Analysis in Wastewater Applications

The Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a relevant parameter for the assessment of the pollution of sewage. Its fast analyses allows the optimal control of a waste water treatment plant (WWTP). LAR's BioMonitor is an online BOD analyzer for the determination of the total biochemical oxygen demand. The analyser determines the degradation of nitrogen as well as carbon compounds within minutes. This ...

Mar. 3, 2015

By LAR Process Analysers AG

Senate Subcommittee holds hearing regarding current science on public exposure to toxic chemicals

Today the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health held a hearing entitled 'Current Science on Public Exposures to Toxic Chemicals.' Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), Chair of the Subcommittee, criticized the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for failing to provide the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the necessary ...

Feb. 4, 2010

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

New certified reference material supporting human biomonitoring

JRC-IRMM has released ERM-DB001, a new human hair material certified for the mass fraction of the total content of As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Hg, Pb, Se and Zn at the mg/kg range. Human hair is frequently used to monitor the exposure of humans to certain metals, as hair keeps record of past contact due to its sequential growth. Taking samples of hair is pain-free and non-invasive. JRC-IRMM has therefore ...

Jul. 25, 2013

By European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: first nationwide survey in Spain

The BIOAMBIENT.ES project is the first human biomonitoring programme to estimate levels of environmental pollutants at national level in Spain. This study reports its findings on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), chemicals that are ubiquitous in the environment. The results will help to establish reference values, identify highly exposed populations and evaluate effectiveness of policies. ...

Nov. 19, 2015

By European Commission, Environment DG

EU `must redouble environment and health efforts`

Europe must work hard to meet objectives set for 2010 on reducing the health impacts of environmental pollution, according a draft resolution expected to be adopted by environment ministers in December. The resolution will detail EU governments' position on the implementation of an action plan unveiled by the European commission in 2004. The text has been proposed by the Portuguese EU presidency ...

Nov. 15, 2007

By Environmental News and Data Services (ENDS)

Biomonitoring study suggests exposure to environmental chemicals varies greatly across the EU

The framework for a Europe-wide biomonitoring programme has been established by a new study. The preliminary investigation of 17 European countries showed that monitored levels of toxic chemicals varied significantly between countries. Although the levels were mostly within recognised health-based guidance values, in a few cases these values were exceeded. The researchers suggest that a ...

Oct. 22, 2015

By European Commission, Environment DG

The Comet Assay and Occupational Exposure

The Comet assay is being used with increasing popularity in biomonitoring studies to determine the level of DNA damage in workers exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals and radiation. The assay is an ideal biomarker for such investigations due to its sensitivity and reliability in detecting DNA damage and repair. A large number of research groups are utilising our Comet Assay scoring systems ...

Mar. 30, 2011

By Instem Group

EnviroScience, Inc. Awarded Five-Year $37.3 Million EPA Contract for National Aquatic Resource Surveys

EnviroScience, Inc. has been selected as a prime contractor for a five-year $37.3 million contract with the Environmental Protection Agency's National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS) program. "The expertise of our biologists, lab specialists and fishery scientists makes us a natural fit for the EPA's requirements of gauging the health of the nation's water," said Martin A. Hilovsky, President ...

Mar. 26, 2012

By EnviroScience, Inc.

2015 Environment Division Research and Development Dima Award

Congratulations to the 2015 Environment Division Research and Development Dima Award winner: Dr. Frank R. Wania University of Toronto Frank Wania studied environmental science at the University Bayreuth in Germany and received his doctorate in chemical engineering and applied chemistry from the University of Toronto in 1995. After two years ...

Mar. 7, 2016

By Dikma Technologies Inc.

Universal mercury analyser with direct Hg determination for human biomonitoring

Human biomonitoring (HBM) remains a high priority for medical and biomedical laboratories. Exposure to toxic metals is a special focus in HBM, while mercury is recognised by WHO as one of the top 10 chemicals or groups of chemicals of major public health concern. HBM is included into the UNEP/WHO global observation system for mercury (GOS4M) in support of the Minamata Convention. Elevated ...

Jul. 11, 2019

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

TOXcontrol-article in Elsevier – Science of total environment

A new system for monitoring toxicity TOXcontrol® (MicroLAN BV, The Netherlands) has been used to assess the toxicity of a selection of priority or emergent compounds in the laboratory. In this study, inhibition curves and EC50 – Effective Concentration causing 50% inhibition – of selected compounds (including pesticides, pharmaceuticals, surfactants and metals commonly detected in ...

Feb. 20, 2017

By microLAN B.V. - Aqualabo Group

PerkinElmer unveils web site tailored to environmental customers

PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, a global leader in application-focused measurement and analysis solutions, today introduced its enhanced environmental market Web site. The site provides improved functionality and searching capabilities to enable environmental scientists to quickly obtain information on regulatory compliance, methods or standards, applications and product information. ...

Sep. 30, 2008

By PerkinElmer, Inc.

EPA planning to release more chemical action plans

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is preparing action plans for nonylphenol/nonylphenol ethoxylate (NP/NPE), hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), siloxanes, and diisocyanates. EPA is also preparing final action plans for the chemicals remaining on EPA's initial list -- bisphenol A and benzidine dyes. EPA chose the chemicals based on a range of criteria, including ...

Mar. 17, 2010

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

CDTSC will host first green ribbon science panel meeting

On April 29-30, 2009, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) will host the first meeting of its Green Ribbon Science Panel. The Panel is intended to provide advice and act as a resource to CDTSC as it creates analytical methods for safer chemical alternatives and identifies and prioritizes chemicals of concern. According to the agenda for the meeting, CDTSC staff will ...

Apr. 27, 2009

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Mussels: Biomonitoring tools for pharmaceutical pollution in the marine environment?

Pharmaceutical pollution of marine environments has important biological consequences for aquatic organisms. This study investigated the effects on mussels of treatment with environmentally relevant levels of an antidepressant, fluoxetine, and a beta-blocker, propranolol, using biomarkers including DNA damage. The results showed that mussels are most vulnerable to these drugs in combination. ...

Oct. 1, 2015

By European Commission, Environment DG