Storm & Flood Damage Testing Services

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, September 28, 2026

A powerful nor’easter has brought heavy rain, damaging winds, and significant coastal flooding to communities across the Northeast, leaving homes and businesses dealing with flooding, downed trees, power outages, and property damage. As property owners begin cleanup and repairs, environmental hazards that may not be immediately visible can also become a concern.

Water intrusion can create conditions conducive to mold growth, particularly when building materials remain damp. Floodwaters can also introduce sewage, bacteria, chemicals, and other contaminants into homes and commercial properties. EMSL Analytical, Inc. provides laboratory testing services to help property owners, contractors, restoration professionals, and consultants identify potential environmental hazards following water and flood damage.

EMSL laboratories offer a range of mold testing options, including analysis of air, bulk, swab, tape-lift, and water samples. The company also provides microbiological and environmental chemistry testing that can help evaluate floodwater and water-damaged properties for sewage-related contamination and chemicals.

Cleanup and renovation activities can create additional concerns in older buildings. Disturbing deteriorated materials, flooring, insulation, painted surfaces, and other components can potentially release asbestos fibers or lead-containing dust. EMSL provides asbestos and lead testing for a variety of sample types, helping professionals and property owners identify potential hazards before cleanup and repair activities take place.

“After a major storm, what property owners can’t see may be just as important as the damage they can see,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Environmental testing can provide valuable information to help guide insurance documentation, cleanup, remediation, and repair decisions.”

EMSL also offers sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, monitoring equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to support environmental investigations and cleanup activities.

For more information about environmental testing services, sampling supplies, and PPE, visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675, or email [email protected]. Test kits are available at www.EMSLTestKits.com.

 

 

 

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.