Mercury is dangerous to us and animals. This naturally occurring element can affect the nervous system of any animal with too much exposure. Exposure to mercury during digestion is less hazardous to our bodies than inhalation of mercury gas. People who inhale large amounts of mercury are susceptible to harm because the mercury absorbs in our lungs and begins attacking our nervous system. Different animals can be extremely sensitive to ingestion of mercury. As a child of the 1970s, I remember the scramble of a classroom when a mercury thermometer broke in a classroom. I remember the hype associate with Read More »
We just received the following update from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). We are pleased to announce the TCEQ updates to the Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) Tier 1 Protective Concentration Levels (PCLs) are now available. You can access these tables using the link: http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/remediation/trrp/trrppcls.html. We are releasing the 2016 PCL table update as a single Microsoft Excel workbook with each table on a separate worksheet. We are also releasing the updates as a print only Adobe Acrobat portable document format (PDF) file. The Excel file and the PDF file each contain PCL tables 1 through 10 and the Read More »
All water bodies within a watershed in Texas are threatened by many types of non-point sources (NPS) of pollution which can detrimentally affect the state’s valuable water resources. In order to recognize, control and prevent these sources of pollution, the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) have partnered up to initiate the Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program. The TWS program provides a science-based, watershed education to help citizens identify and take action to address local water quality impairments. Watershed stewardship means caring for the water, air, and biodiversity in the entire watershed. Read More »
This past Saturday, February 27, 2016, SSCI members Vanessa Padron and Chrystal Fretwell participated in the 2016 Unleash Your Superhero 5K Fun Run in support of one of SSCI’s favorite charities, Interfaith Caring Ministries (ICM). The event took place at Walter Hall Park in League City, Texas, at 7:50 am for the Kids’ 1K and 8:00 am for the Adults’ 5K. ICM supporters (both human and canine) were dressed as their favorite Superheros as they ran past the finish line. This event was a great way to bring the community together on a beautiful Saturday morning to support a great cause. SSCI would Read More »
Buyers, beware of unknown chemical containers stored on your potential properties. All properties should be thoroughly inspected prior to buying, selling, leasing or refinancing. SSCI specializes in performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) on every property type to assist our clients that may be eligible in qualifying for Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)’s Innocent Landowner (ILO) defense and/or assist with cleaning up a property through remediation practices. Our assessments are conducted by Environmental Professionals in accordance with the Standard Practice of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E 1527-13 . Don’t get caught in environmental liability; SSCI offers Read More »
One of SSCI’s favorite charities, Interfaith Caring Ministries (ICM), is having a fun, healthy event for the whole family. Do us a favor and check out their Super Hero Fun Run The mission of Interfaith Caring Ministries (ICM) is to honor our faiths and strengthen our community one family at a time by helping local families, individuals, and seniors in need. Find out more information at Interfaith Caring Ministries.
As of January 1, 2016, the use of the USEPA SW846 Method 5035A – which is a purge-and-trap technology – has been deemed mandatory by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Remediation Division for sampling volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soil and waste samples. After December 31, 2015, the TCEQ Remediation Division will not accept VOC data reported for solid samples that have been collected and prepared using other methods if the data is intended to demonstrate compliance with the rules in 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 334, 335, or 350. The intent of collecting soild/soil samples via a closed-system Read More »
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Throw Back Thursday to SSCI’s With Pollution Experts, Look Before You Leap
With pollution experts, look before you leap. Experience counts; bargains can prove costly. Here are some common fallacies: A limited asbestos survey is sufficient to determine the presence of asbestos. Environmental regulations are the same in every state. A consultant who has identified an environmental problem with a Phase I assessment can then just clean it up; there is no need to pay for a Phase II assessment. Historical use of the property is not a source of concern. If the environmental consultant makes no recommendations for further study or cleanup, there are no problems. This article appeared in the Read More »
One of SSCI’s favorite charities, Armand Bayou Nature Center, is currently taking reservations for their January Owl Prowl! Sign up now before all the spots are filled. January 23rd, 5:15pm. Ages 6+. Call 281-474-2551×10. ABNC was founded based on the conviction that an educated, involved community is vital to the preservation of our natural environment. ABNC has two missions: provide environmental education to the public and act as the steward of the 2,500 undeveloped acres under its care. ABNC receives no regular government funding and relies on foundation support, contributions from business and industry, dues, special project funding and the Read More »