The ever-tightening environmental regulations have placed a spotlight on effluent phosphorus limits. Effluent values of < 1.0 mg/L are common and < 0.05 mg/L is not unheard of. To achieve such stringent levels, the emergence… more »

Pennsylvania Storage Tank Program In August of 1989, the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act came into effect. The Department of Environmental Protection’s (PA DEP) created a program with the goal of protecting Pennsylvania’s Air,… more »

What is Hydrogen Sulfide?  Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) is a dense, heavier than air, colorless, odorous toxic gas which occurs naturally through anaerobic decay of organic matter. It is easily identified by its sulfuric “rotten egg… more »

COSTARS is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Cooperative Purchasing Program. The name stands for Cooperative Sourcing to Achieve Reductions in Spend. This program allows its members to purchase through statewide contracts for various products and services.… more »

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfate (PFOS) are fluorinated organic chemicals commonly known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). PFASs are found in many manufactured products including cookware, clothing, carpeting, essentially products with stain resistant coatings, and most… more »