Common Sources of Lead and Where it Is Found
Lead was a common building material that was widely used until the 1970s when certain critical health factors came to light. Lead is a naturally occurring element found in the ...
Common Household Items with Heavy Metals
The topic of heavy metals in household items has many individuals concerned for their safety. In order to understand the health effects of heavy metals, we first have to understand ...
Advancements in Forensic Testing and Their Impact
Forensics is a broad word, encompassing a variety of scientific subjects culminating in providing clear and specific evidence for a singular purpose. Environmental forensics allows scientists to test various areas ...
Most Unexpected Sources of Legionella
Legionella is a commonly found bacteria in lakes, rivers, and ponds at low levels. This bacteria needs water to flourish, but it is relatively harmless when contained in a natural ...
Is Vapor Intrusion Coming Your Way?
Train derailments, such as the recent disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, bring unfortunate but necessary attention to the threat that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) pose when released via toxic plume ...
