News

EPA Settles with Indiana Construction Firm Over Alleged Lead Paint Violations

EMSL Analytical offers laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate exposure risks to lead, asbestos, and other regulated substances.

Indianapolis, Indiana, November 14, 2025 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with a construction company in South Bend, Indiana, over alleged violations of federal lead paint renovation rules. According to EPA, beginning in 2018, the company conducted renovation work at 17 residential properties built before 1978 without following the requirements of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. As part of the settlement, the company agreed to pay a $10,000 penalty. The firm has since.......[Read More] [All News]

EPA Releases New Factsheet on Indoor Air Quality and How to Improve It

EMSL Analytical offers indoor air quality testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, monitoring instruments, and building inspection tools to identify microbial, chemical, and radiological hazards.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, November 12, 2025 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a new factsheet, What is Indoor Air Quality?, highlighting the sources that impact indoor environments and practical steps to improve the air people breathe indoors.   According to the EPA, indoor air quality (IAQ) describes the condition of air inside buildings and its effect on occupants’ health and comfort. With people spending an estimated 90% of their time indoors, the agency warns that indoor air can sometimes be.......[Read More] [All News]

Supermarket to Pay $300,000 Settlement Over Improper Asbestos Removal

EMSL Analytical delivers testing solutions to detect and reduce asbestos exposure risks, safeguarding public health and supporting regulatory compliance.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, November 11, 2025 The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has announced a settlement with a regional supermarket chain following allegations that the company violated the Massachusetts Clean Air Act and state asbestos regulations. According to the AGO, the violations stem from the improper removal of asbestos-containing floor tiles, where required safety procedures for handling, storage, and disposal were not followed.   Asbestos is a hazardous substance and a known human carcinogen. Commonly.......[Read More] [All News]

Orlando Mold Testing Laboratory provides additional testing for Lead, Asbestos and Water Quality

EMSL Mold Testing Labs in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa and Orlando provide SAME-DAY Lab Results.

Orlando, Florida, November 6, 2025 The Atlantic and Caribbean hurricane season, spanning from June 1 to the end of November is nearing the end of its cycle.  In 2024, hurricanes resulted in approximately $500 billion in damages and economic losses, highlighting the immense impact of these natural disasters. The devastation caused by storm surge, winds, and floods underscores the critical importance of being prepared. NOAA advises residents in hurricane-prone areas to remain vigilant and well-prepared. Following a hurricane, Joe.......[Read More] [All News]

Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease Sickens Dozens in Iowa

EMSL Analytical offers rapid PCR and traditional culture methods to analyze environmental samples for Legionella to support outbreak response and water management programs that help to prevent new cases of the disease.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, November 6, 2025 The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) announced in early September that it was investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in north central Marshalltown. Since then, more than 70 illnesses and two deaths have been linked to the outbreak. In response, Iowa HHS urged businesses and property owners to review their water management practices, particularly those with cooling towers, hot tubs, or fountains. Media reports indicate that cooling towers.......[Read More] [All News]

National COPD Awareness Month Highlights the Importance of Indoor Air Quality

EMSL Analytical offers air quality and industrial hygiene testing services, sampling supplies, and monitoring tools to help detect and reduce airborne pollutants linked to respiratory health risks.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, November 4, 2025 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 16 million U.S. adults live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with many more undiagnosed. COPD remains one of the nation’s leading causes of death.   While smoking is a well-known contributor, the CDC cautions that other factors, including exposure to indoor and workplace air pollutants, genetics, and respiratory infections, also increase the risk of developing COPD.   COPD is.......[Read More] [All News]