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airmoSCAN xpert PAHs: New Chromatotec® TD GC FID/MS for online and continuous monitoring of PAHs and linear alkanes in ambient air

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are recognized as very toxic group of organic compounds, with documented carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic properties. PAHs are formed as a result of the incomplete combustion of organic materials. They are produced naturally like by wood fire, volcanoes and by human activities like coal and gasoline combustion. They are particularly prevalent in ...

Jun. 14, 2017

By Chromatotec Group

Continuous toxicity monitoring of wastewater

Toxicity is the most common disturbance to biological treatment processes – especially for nitrification. The continuous toxicity monitoring proactively protects the waste water treatment plant and hence, secures to keep the plant running. LAR's online toxicity analyzer ...

Mar. 21, 2016

By LAR Process Analysers AG

Continuous Toxicity Monitoring

The monitoring of water for unknown pollutants is of great importance, especially when surface water, drinking water or ground water are used. Since a variety of substances are harmful for human being reliable online monitoring is recommended. LAR's online toxicity ...

Sep. 11, 2015

By LAR Process Analysers AG

Online Water Toxicity Monitoring

Monitoring of water toxicity is of special importance, especially when surface water or ground water are used for the preparation of drinking water. Since a variety of substances are harmful for human being reliable online monitoring is recommended. LAR's online toxicity analyzer ...

Oct. 24, 2016

By LAR Process Analysers AG

Continuous Toxicity Monitoring of Waste Water

Toxicity is the most common disturbance to biological treatment processes – especially for nitrification. The continuous toxicity ...

Dec. 16, 2016

By LAR Process Analysers AG

PureAire Releases Universal Toxic Gas Monitor

PureAire Monitoring Systems manufactures and distributes toxic gas monitors for safety, and as of August 2013, releases new toxic gas monitor called the Universal Toxic Gas Monitor. Their monitors make sure areas where toxic gases exist the area remains at a safe and breathable level, some gasses included are chlorine, bromine, HCL, HF, ammonia, toxics, and hydrides. These gases, commonly ...

Oct. 11, 2013

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

Toxic Gas Monitoring in Response to Tianjin, China Explosions

GrayWolf’s portable AdvancedSense toxic gas monitoring instruments were utilized in response to the tragic August 12th explosions in Tianjin, China. Evaluation of the resultant pollutant plumes have been critical for residents in the local vicinity. Datalogging various parameters with these instruments (including TVOCs, and many specific gases) has now been supplemented with additional ...

Sep. 9, 2015

By GrayWolf Sensing Solutions

Toxic emissions, they’re in the water

After decades of hammering on corporations to reduce their toxic air emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now focusing on another source of nasty pollution, corporate water emissions. Although the Clean Water Act has technically been in place for well over three decades, the EPA has been lax in enforcing regulations, often due to thinly-stretched resources.Coal-fired power ...

Nov. 16, 2009

Oceanographers discover toxic algae

Louisiana State University, USA, researchers Sibel Bargu and Ana Garcia (Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences) have discovered toxic algae in vast, remote regions of the open ocean for the first time. The recent findings are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are reported as increasing both geographically and in ...

Dec. 1, 2010

Continuous toxicity monitoring in drinking water and groundwater is highly is recommended

The monitoring of water for unknown pollutants is of great importance, especially when surface water, drinking water or groundwater are used. Since a variety of substances are harmful for human being reliable online monitoring is recommended. LAR's online toxicity ...

Sep. 14, 2015

By LAR Process Analysers AG

Modern Water’s toxicity monitor used for river clean-up research

Modern Water plc (AIM:MWG), the owner of leading water technologies for the production of fresh water and monitoring of water quality, has collaborated with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to supply a Microtox® M500 toxicity monitor. The monitor will assist with research into advanced treatment techniques which could provide a solution to the removal of Total Phosphorus from the ...

Feb. 12, 2014

By Modern Water - Monitoring Division

New Technology Helps Monitor Potentially Toxic Incinerator Emissions

Casella ETi (UK), has installed two 'Amesa ' systems (Absorption Method for Sampling of Dioxins and Furans) at the Isle of Man 'Energy from Waste' (EfW) incinerator' - the first in the UK to have a continous dioxin sample system permanently installed. Until recently technology has not been available to accurately measure dioxin and furan emissions. Rita Greenwood, Environmental Manager at ...

May 8, 2006

By Casella

Modern Water Installs First Microtox® Continuous Toxicity Monitor in the USA

Modern Water plc (AIM:MWG), the owner of leading water technologies for the production of fresh water and monitoring of water quality, has recently launched an updated continuous toxicity monitor using its well-known Microtox® technology. Demand for this ground-breaking monitor has been high with the first unit being installed just after its launch at one of Aqua America, Inc.’s water ...

Jan. 26, 2015

By Modern Water - Monitoring Division

LEED Homes May Not Be Less Toxic

EMSL Analytical offers LEED testing solutions for both new and existing commercial and residential properties. Cinnaminson, NJ, July 14th, 2010 Environmental and ...

Jul. 14, 2010

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Toxic formaldehyde very common in homes

EMSL Analytical provides formaldehyde testing solutions for industry and the public. Formaldehyde can be found in most homes across the country. The chemical is commonly used to manufacture numerous building materials and household items. The most significant source of formaldehyde in most homes is from pressed wood products made with formaldehyde containing adhesives. According to the EPA, “High ...

Aug. 19, 2009

Pesticide endosulfan ruled “highly toxic”

An international scientific review committee ruled last week that endosulfan, a widely used pesticide, is highly toxic to humans and wildlife. The ruling concludes debate on whether the chemical should be classified as a persistent organic pollutant (POP), a decision that could result in a global ban. 'Thankfully the science - rather than political and economic interests - has been at the fore, ...

Oct. 26, 2009

By Worldwatch Institute

Are Toxic Chemicals in Your Gardening Tools?

Testing shows that many common gardening tools—including hoses, gloves, kneeling pads, shovels, and trowels—are contaminated with harmful chemicals, claims the nonprofit environmental group Ecology Center. CNN reports that the organization analyzed 200 popular gardening products and found that two-thirds of them contained significant levels of phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), and lead. ...

May 8, 2012

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Monitoring finds air toxics near Concord Elementary School below levels of concern (WA)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 today released the final report on analysis of air toxics monitoring data near Concord Elementary School in Seattle, Washington. The report is posted at: http://www.epa.gov/schoolair. EPA found that concentrations of air toxics measured near the school are below the levels of concern associated with health ...

Jul. 27, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA releases reports from air toxics monitoring near four schools in Alabama

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available its analysis of air monitoring data collected near four schools in Alabama as part of a national initiative to evaluate levels of toxic pollutants in the outdoor air at schools. Air samples and meteorological data were collected at the Riggins School, North Birmingham Elementary School, and Lewis Elementary School in Birmingham, and ...

Jul. 7, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA releases final report on air toxics monitoring near Whitwell Elementary School

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the report on air toxics monitoring at four schools in the Tri-State area, including Whitwell Elementary in Ironton, Ohio, has been posted on the agency’s website. The other monitored schools include Charles Russell Elementary, Crabbe School and Hatcher School in Ashland, Kentucky. Based on the monitoring results, EPA found no ...

Nov. 8, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

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