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Improving Workflow In SAMS With Refined Chain-Of-Custody
Improving Workflows In SAMS With Refined Chain-Of-Custody The field Chain-Of-Custody (COC) record is a document that we are all very familiar with. They are used daily while collecting water, wastewater, air, stormwater, and many other types of environmental samples. The COC provides a mechanism for tracking samples from the moment of collection, through analysis, and…
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Newest Trend: Drinking “Raw Water” Promises Life-Changing Health Benefits!
Newest Trend: Drinking “Raw Water” Promises Life-Changing Health Benefits! Have you seen the PUR Water TV Commercial where two guys walk into a store featuring a “water bar” where various treated waters from around the country can be tasted? The water-bistro suggests trying a glass of water from Colorado containing an acceptable level of lead. The reaction…
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Rules Manager In SAMSWater – Processing Nitrate Results
Rules Manager In SAMS Water – Processing Nitrate Results Nitrate and Nitrite are found worldwide as water and wastewater pollutants. Whether results are expressed in their ionic form (NO3– and NO2-), or expressed as nitrogen (NO3-N & NO2-N respectively), these molecules are considered ‘acute’ contaminants in drinking water. Excessive levels of nitrate in drinking water…
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Will the 2019 Snowpack Delay Colorado River Shortages?
Will The 2019 Snowpack Delay Colorado River Shortages? On April 16, 2019, President Trump signed new legislation aimed at safeguarding water shortages that could impact drinking water for 40 million Americans living in seven western states. This new legislation gives the Bureau of Reclamation authority to carry out a drought plan should water levels in…
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EPA Water: Drinking Water Training System
EPA Water: Drinking Water Training System On April 3rd, 2019, EPA’s Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water launched a new training program titled “Drinking Water Training System (DWTS).” The site provides registered users training on the federal requirements of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations and includes 130 online training modules. These training courses…
