Merit Laboratories, Environmental Cleanup
Merit Laboratories, Inc.
California Wildfires Disaster and Environmental ...

To all of our friends and partners in California impacted by the devastating wildfires, Merit Laboratories is here to support you. When wildfires ravage communities, natural landscape, and places we call home, the impact is major. Lives are interrupted while homes, schools, and businesses are destroyed. Another significant impact of wildfires is environmental contamination. 

California Wildfires Disaster and Environmental Cleanup
EPA, PFAS
Merit Laboratories, Inc.
The U.S. EPA Expands Toxics Release Inventory ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to address the growing concerns over PFAS by adding nine new compounds to the Toxics Release Inventory. This move aims to improve transparency and provide better data on the presence and release of these persistent chemicals in the environment.

The U.S. EPA Expands Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to Include Nine Additional PFAS Compounds: Implications and What You Need to Know
EPA 1633, PFAS, ASTM D8421, MUR
Merit Laboratories, Inc.
PFAS by EPA 1633A and ASTM D8421 Included in ...

The analysis of PFAS by EPA 1633A and ASTM D8421 is part of the U.S. EPA’s Methods Update Rule (MUR) Rule 22. The action will promulgate EPA into 40 CFR Part 136. Also part of this action, PFAS method ASTM D8421 is proposed to be codified. 

PFAS by EPA 1633A and ASTM D8421 Included in EPA Methods Update Rule 22
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NELAP Accreditation Program Overview

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NELAP Accreditation Program Overview

The National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) is a laboratory certification program that fosters the generation of data of known and documented quality.  NELAP, organized by The NELAC Institute (TNI), relies on standards representing the best professional practices in the environmental laboratory industry to establish the requirements for this program. Merit maintains NELAP certification, following the standards established for this program.  Merit's primary NELAP certification is through New York.

MDEQ Establishes Residential and Non-Residential Drinking Water Criteria for PFOA and PFOS

MDEQ Establishes Residential and Non-Residential Drinking Water Criteria for PFOA and PFOS

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) announced the establishment of new drinking water criterion for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The criterion, the first of its kind in Michigan for these compounds, is set at 70 parts per trillion (ppt) for the combined concentration of PFOA and PFOS for both residential and non-residential drinking water.

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Overview  of the Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP)

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Overview  of the Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP)

The Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP) is an agreement between the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Navy for environmental laboratory accreditation and analytical testing to support DoD projects and DoD programs. The DoD ELAP, which originated in October 2009, covers environmental programs at DoD operations, activities, and installations, which also includes formerly used defense sites (FUDS).  The Department of Energy (DOE) recently became part of the DoD ELAP for DOE sites and programs.

MDEQ Vapor Intrusion Guidelines and the New VIAP Calculator

MDEQ Vapor Intrusion Guidelines and the New VIAP Calculator

The MDEQ is currently finalizing updates to Michigan Part 201 (Cleanup Criteria Requirements for Response Activity) for VI action screening levels, which are expected to be finalized in 2018.  In August 2017, the MDEQ released interim action screening levels for volatilization to indoor air. The finalized VI updates are expected to include revised screening levels and generic cleanup criteria for the vapor intrusion pathway. The MDEQ is also planning to provide a volatilization to indoor air pathway (VIAP) calculator for developing facility-specific screening levels based on site conditions. The MDEQ will be hosting a webinar to provide interested parties with an opportunity to learn more about the VIAP calculator. 

Merit Receives Indiana Laboratory Certification

Merit Receives Indiana Laboratory Certification

Merit Laboratories received drinking water laboratory certification with the State of Indiana. Merit is certified to perform the analysis of drinking water samples to support projects in Indiana.  The laboratory certification is based upon the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, and the Indiana Primary Drinking Water Regulations.