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1. What is the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvement (LCRI)? The Lead and Copper Rule Improvement (LCRI) is an update issued by the EPA on October 8, 2024, that requires all U.S. drinking water systems to identify and replace…
Recent developments in U.S. environmental standards reflect a significant push towards enhancing public health and mitigating climate impacts. Two major updates include: Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) On October 8, 2024, the EPA issued the Lead and Copper Rule…
Many large organizations employ a team of data experts to maintain a complex enterprise system to manage their geo-environmental data. Project scientists and engineers are usually not empowered to use the software themselves for data analysis or reporting. Far from being innovative,…
Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released draft guidelines that propose stricter limits on drinking water PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are synthetic compounds commonly used in products such as non-stick cookware,…
About RemTech 2024 The Remediation Technologies Symposium 2024 (RemTech™ 2024) takes place from October 16-18, 2024, at the renowned Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta, Canada. Widely regarded as the premier remediation technology transfer event for environmental professionals, RemTech 2024 will…
1. What is the Australasian Land & Groundwater Association (ALGA) New Zealand Land and Groundwater Conference 2024? The ALGA New Zealand Land and Groundwater Conference 2024 is an annual event that brings together industry professionals, scientists, and engineers to discuss…
Australasian Land & Groundwater Association (ALGA) New Zealand Land and Groundwater Conference 2024. October 22-24, 2024 Earth Science Information Systems (EScIS) is excited to announce that they will exhibit ESdat, their leading Environmental Data Management software, at the upcoming Australasian…
1. What is Environmental Data Management Software (EDMS)? EDMS (Environmental Data Management Software) is designed to collect, store, manage, and analyze environmental data efficiently. It streamlines the process of environmental monitoring, reporting, and compliance tracking by automating data management tasks,…
Environmental Data Management Software (EDMS) significantly improves the effectiveness of an Environmental Management Framework (EMF) by providing tools to manage, analyze, and report environmental data more efficiently and accurately. Here’s how EDMS can support various components of an EMF: 1.…
Environmental Management Frameworks (EMF) are guidelines for managing an organization’s environmental responsibilities to ensure Compliance with environmental regulations and policies. The Environmental Management Framework provides a systematic process for assessing, monitoring, managing, and mitigating environmental impacts of an organization’s activities,…
We’re excited to announce that the updated USEPA Regional Screening Levels (RSLs) are now available in ESdat. The residential soil screening level for lead is now 200 mg/kg (100 mg/kg if other lead sources are present). MCLs have been added for various compounds,…
EScIS to Attend ICARD 2024 and ONEIA PFAS Symposium We are excited to announce that EScIS (EarthScience Information Systems), the company behind ESdat Environmental Data Management Software, will participate in two major industry events next week: ICARD 2024 and the…
The Government of Ontario’s Soil, Groundwater, and Sediment Standards—O.Reg 406 (Excess Soil Quality) and O.Reg 153 (Records of Site Condition)—have been updated in ESdat to better reflect industry terminology. The naming & organization of these standards should now be more…
Whether studying the effects of pollution, assessing ecosystem health, or monitoring climate change, you’ll frequently rely on environmental field data to draw your conclusions. But what exactly is environmental field data, and why is it so important? Understanding Environmental Field…
British Columbia has released updated WQGs for dissolved lead. These can be viewed in Table 20 of “British Columbia Approved Water Quality Guidelines:Aquatic Life, Wildlife & Agriculture”. The Long-term Chronic WQG values for Freshwater Aquatic Life now depend on Hardness…
Health Canada has published the Objective for Canadian Drinking Water Quality Standards Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. To reduce exposure to drinking water, an objective of 30 ng/L is established for the sum of the concentration of 25 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)…