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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,…
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…
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…
1. What are the key updates in the 2024 Alberta Tier 1 and 2 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines? The 2024 updates include: • Updated dioxins and furans numbers • More conservative xylene vapour inhalation numbers • Updated hydrocarbon subsoil…
Rhode Island Environmental Standards for the Investigation and Remediation of Hazardous Material Releases 1. What is the purpose of these regulations? The Rhode Island regulations aim to establish a consistent and integrated program for reporting, investigating, and remediating contaminated sites to…
Overview These regulations, under the authority of various Rhode Island General Laws, provide a comprehensive framework for investigating and remediating hazardous material releases to protect human health and the environment. Purpose The regulations establish a consistent and integrated program for…
Original Measure (NEPM 1999) The National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999 (NEPM 1999) provides a framework and guidelines for assessing and managing site contamination across Australia. It includes various schedules that cover different aspects of site contamination…
The Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for addressing soil contamination by Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) to protect environmental and human health. The full guidelines can be found here: Canadian PAH Guidelines. Key steps in applying Canadian Soil…
The Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) Note Number 3, revised in May 2022, includes detailed information about the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) development of modified screening levels based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Regional Screening…
1. What is the PFAS National Environment Management Plan? PFAS National Environment Management Plan (NEMP) is a policy that provides a consistent framework across Australia for the environmental regulation of PFAS-contaminated materials and sites. The plan was published in January…
The National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure (AAQ NEPM) is a national standard for ambient air quality in Australia. It was developed by the National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) and is legally binding in all states and territories. The…
National Environment Protection Measures (NEPMs) are national environmental standards and guidelines designed to protect Australia’s environment and human health. They are developed by the National Environment Protection Council (NEPC). This statutory body brings together the Australian government and state and…
Are you concerned about the environment and its protection in Australia? Discover all you need to know about the National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) – The official regulatory body that ensures enhanced protection of the environment at a national level.…
The state of the environment is an issue that affects us all. Pollution, deforestation and climate change are severely impacting the air, water and soil we depend on for survival. Air pollution has become widespread due to industrial activities and…
This article looks at the definition of exceedance, explains what exceedance is and how it is measured with examples. Exceedance Word Definition Exceedance is a term used to describe the process of surpassing or exceeding a predefined limit, typically concerning…
A data logger is a data acquisition system that records digital data over time. They typically have sensors that measure various environmental conditions and a data storage device to save the data. Data loggers are used in various applications, such…
If you work with numbers, you’re well aware that Excel is an excellent tool for data management. You can easily organize data into rows and columns, apply formatting for readability, calculate totals, and figure out averages. For example, you can use…
The Water Framework Directive advocates for the protection and improvement of water quality to achieve good ecological status. The UKTAG Water Framework Directive on Groundwater Hazardous Substances aims to provide guidelines and directions regarding the methods and procedures applied in…
Regional Screening Levels (RSL) refers to risk-based concentrations developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency using standardized equations which integrate exposure information assumptions with EPA’s toxicity data. RSLs aim to protect human health by assessing the risk the contaminants…
British Columbia Protocol 10 allows for developing water quality standards for cadmium and zinc and is applied in specific sites to protect freshwater aquatic life. The protocol provides a table containing precalculated and preapproved water quality standards for water hardness…