Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.1.1, this is an llms-full.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Pace Analytical Precise Science. Trusted Results. ## Posts ### [Drug Formulation: Suspension Q&A](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/drug-formulation-suspension-qa/) **Published:** January 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Drug Formulation: Suspension Q&A - By: David Barnes - January 11, 2023 - 8:20 pm - Tags: Clinical Trial Materials, Drug Formulation, Formulation, Oral Delivery ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Blog20Rectangular20Quote2028329.png "Blog20Rectangular20Quote2028329 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Suspensions, whilst not as common as tablets and capsules, are a very useful dosage form in several therapeutic areas. Typically, these active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) are associated with pediatric use, suspensions also have a valuable role to play in geriatric medicine as many elderly patients have trouble swallowing solid dosage forms. Often, suspensions are thought to be a straightforward type of formulation. “It’s just API in a viscous syrup,” is a common refrain in some project meetings. Conversely, suspensions are actually very complex. Being an aqueous product, drug stability and microbial growth need to be addressed, as well as the ability to resuspend the product after many months of storage to provide the correct dose. If you’re curious to learn more about this topic, our resident expert, Dave Barnes, Ph.D., Vice President of Scientific Affairs, has answered questions below directly from our industry colleagues, themselves. For more in-depth background, check out his latest webinar, [“The Evolution of An NCE’s Suspension Formulation, From Pre-GLP Studies To The Pharmacy Shelf.”](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-evolution-of-nces-suspension-formulation) ### What are critical quality attributes (CQAs) that need to be addressed for IND submission for suspension? In my experience, the following requirements of USP Chapter 2 need to be provided: appearance, assay, related substances, deliverable volume (USP 698), and microbiology (USP 51, 61 & 62). Additionally, we usually do pH and occasionally viscosity when requested. ### What is density matching? Density matching is the process of preparing a liquid vehicle having the same density as the individual drug particles (different from the bulk or tapped density). The aim is to have the drug particles float freely in the vehicle with little to no sedimentation or floatation. ### If an API is micronized, would that significantly help reduce risk of sedimentation in/of the suspension? Using a smaller particle size API will reduce the sedimentation rate but that comes at the risk of caking which is common when a small particle size API is used. ### How can one deal with gelling in suspension? If by gelling you mean excessive viscosity in the vehicle upon standing, you may consider two options. The first option is to use polymers with a short solvation time so that the viscosity of the final product is evident in bulk prior to filling. Otherwise, the alternative is to check that the problem isn’t due to caking of the API upon standing as this can give the appearance of a highly viscous vehicle upon resuspension. ### Would particle size of API be influenced by the route of administration? For example, oral suspension versus intracutaneous suspensions? Broadly speaking, APIs used in injectable formulations typically leverage a much smaller particle size than those used in oral suspensions. This is because an API for an injectable product needs to be small enough that the suspension can easily pass through a small-bore needle. An injectable product’s API must dissolve in a low volume, stationary environment meaning a small size is needed, whereas an oral suspension’s API has the stomach in which to dissolve. ### For intramuscular suspension, what kind of dissolution testing is recommended? In the FDA’s [dissolution method database](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/dissolution/), most suspension injections are tested using the Type IV apparatus (flow cell). For more information, read the FDA’s recently published article on the dissolution testing of injectable suspensions called “New In Vitro Methods to Understand and Mitigate Clinical Variability Associated with Injectable Suspensions” (2021). ### Considering the formulation of low-solubility compounds, can the use of a Spray Dried Dispersion (SDD) be considered as formulation to be dispersed in a vehicle? As, ideally, the API in a suspension has little or no solubility in the vehicle to avoid particle size changes on storage, the use of higher solubility forms of an API is not recommended for suspensions. If a SDD were incorporated in a suspension I would expect the polymer to dissolve quickly and the amorphous form of the API to dissolve and precipitate as a less soluble polymorph. ### At what stage would you consider adding preservative to a formulation? In my experience, any time an aqueous suspension is prepared more than 24 hours in advance of dosing, a preservative should be incorporated. While the USP technically permits unpreserved products to be held at refrigerated temperatures for up to 14 days, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that. ### If a molecule’s suspension is sugar syrup based, what are the recommendations for preservatives and solubility of BCS class-2 API? Preserving a suspension containing a significant amount of sucrose will require larger than normal amounts of preservative given it is a good medium for microbial growth. I’d recommend either Na Benzoate or K Sorbate as both have reasonably good solubility to allow effective antimicrobial levels to be incorporated. ### What is important to consider when selecting preservative concentration in formulation? Most preservatives have a recognized range of levels available on the internet, excipients handbook, etc. The FDA database of inactive ingredients also lists the levels used in approved products which is a useful reference point. Connect with one of our experts or review the American Pharmaceutical Review’s “[Antimicrobial Preservatives Part One: Choosing a Preservative System](https://www.americanpharmaceuticalreview.com/Featured-Articles/38886-Antimicrobial-Preservatives-Part-One-Choosing-a-Preservative-System/)” article, (Elder, Crowley, 2012). ### In clinical trials, what is the most common method for dose adjustment of suspensions? Typically, the dose of a suspension in a clinical trial is adjusted by volume. Oral syringes are available with adapters that allow precise volumes to be withdrawn from regular screw cap bottles. When developing suspensions for clinical use I always make sure that an oral syringe adapter is available for the bottle being considered. For additional insight into the use of oral syringes in clinical settings, submit a request to chat with our team or check out “[Oral Syringes: Making Better Use of a Crucial And Economical Risk-Reduction Strategy](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3628168/)” (Grissinger, 2013). ### What does setting impurities criteria in the early clinical phase entail? Please reference the [ICH Q3(b) guideline](https://database.ich.org/sites/default/files/Q3B%28R2%29%20Guideline.pdf) and discuss this topic with the FDA at your pre-IND meeting. Consider the other components in the product, will they have a high or low microbial bioburden? Will they support microbial growth? These answers will help determine whether a higher or lower level of preservative is required. Finally, bear in mind the pH of the product. Many preservatives have pH dependent activity which can affect the levels required. It is clear suspensions are a more challenging formulation than they may appear at a first. Still, their application and value continue to remain relevant to (bio)pharmaceutical development today. For more on suspension formulations, watch our webinar, “[The Evolution of An NCE’s Suspension Formulation, From Pre-GLP Studies To The Pharmacy Shelf.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-evolution-of-nces-suspension-formulation)*”* ## Author - ![David Barnes, Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/David-Barnes.webp) [David Barnes](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/david-barnes/ "David Barnes") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/david-barnes/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Drug Formulation: Suspension Q&A ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/drug-formulation-suspension-qa/ "Drug Formulation: Suspension Q&A") [ Drug Formulation: Lipophilic Compound Q&A ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/drug-formulation-lipophilic-compound-qa/ "Drug Formulation: Lipophilic Compound Q&A") **Categories:** Life Sciences **Tags:** Clinical Trial Materials, Drug Formulation, Formulation, Oral Delivery **Blog Divisions:** Life Sciences **Authors:** David Barnes --- ### [The Hidden Risks of Healthcare Construction](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-hidden-risks-of-healthcare-construction/) **Published:** June 4, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The Hidden Risks of Healthcare Construction - By: Dr. Michael Berg - June 4, 2025 - 6:00 pm - Tags: Asbestos, Building Sciences, Healthcare, Legionella, Mold and Fungi ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/blog20header20281129-6.png "blog20header20281129-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") With demands on the American healthcare system growing, construction projects to expand capacity or update services are a common sight in facilities across the country. However, construction and renovation projects can inadvertently pose significant health risks if not managed properly. Among the various hazards, microbiological dangers such as *Legionella*, molds, and other waterborne or airborne pathogens present serious concerns. Additionally, disturbances to older structures can release contaminants such as asbestos, adding to the dangers to patients, healthcare workers, and construction personnel. Understanding these risks is the first step in mitigating their potential impact. In this post, we look at three risk categories and share best practices for ensuring the safety of all who enter your facility. ### Legionella in Water Systems Construction and renovation can greatly exacerbate risk from waterborne pathogens. *Legionella* is the bacterium primarily responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, a flu-like illness with a mortality rate of around 10% in healthy individuals. Mortality rates for healthcare-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease are reported to be significantly higher, with historic case fatality rates (CFRs) reaching [as high as 46%](https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/pdfs/mm6622e1.pdf). *Legionella* thrives in warm, stagnant water—an environment that often exists in older water pipes. During construction and renovation, water flow through these lines is often disrupted, creating even more growth opportunities for bacteria. When water service is restored, the increased pressure can disrupt the biofilm inside the pipes, releasing colonies of microorganisms into the potable water systems. Even the vibrations created by nearby construction can disrupt bacterial colonies, releasing them into the water systems of buildings or wings of a facility that aren’t being renovated. [Read: Getting Rid of Lead and Copper in Drinking Water. Introducing *Legionella*?](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/getting-rid-of-lead-and-copper-in-drinking-water-introducing-legionella/) ![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (13)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE2013.png)In addition, there have been cases of Legionellosis, the broader category of respiratory illnesses caused by the *Legionella* bacterium, resulting from soil excavation. A [Canada Communicable Disease Report](https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.559516/publication.html) on construction-related nosocomial infections detailed a couple of instances. In one, soil entered the water supply during the installation of new plumbing. Five patients were infected with *Legionella* *bozemanii*. Thankfully, *L. bozemanii* is a less lethal strain than *L. pneumophila*, and none died of their infections. Another case from 1978 was reported in which 81 patients suffering from psychiatric illness were infected. In this instance, 14 of these patients died from the infection. This incident happened only a couple of years after the *Legionella* bacteria was identified as the source of Legionellosis, and the strain of bacteria was not identified. However, the CDC found serological evidence of Legionnaires’ disease. A more recent CDC investigation of Legionnaires’ disease cases between 2000 and 2014 uncovered [407 cases linked to soil-intensive activities](https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/6/2168), resulting in 48 deaths. This report also cites an earlier outbreak at a hospital in Washington D.C. associated with the excavation of an underground landscape irrigation system. Proactive planning and prevention are essential safeguards during construction and renovations of any scale. Several organizations provide guidance for how to reduce the risk of Legionella-related infections. In particular, the CDC offers guidance for [minimizing *Legionella* risk when reopening a building](https://www.cdc.gov/control-legionella/php/guidance/building-water-system.html). The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a division of the CDC, also offers a fact sheet for [preventing occupational exposure to *Legionella*](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/wp-solutions/2019-131/pdfs/2019-131.pdf?id=10.26616/NIOSHPUB2019131). In particular, they suggest watching out for “dead legs” (a length of pipe within a water system that has little to no flow because it leads to a fitting or outlet that is rarely used) in the water system. An Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) is a systematic process used to identify potential risks during construction or renovation projects. Pace® offers this type of assessment for water systems (WICRA) to help infection risk prevention teams identify potential risks from construction and renovation projects. [Learn more.](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet) #### Molds and Fungi Construction and renovation projects mobilize mold spores through excavation of soil or other activities that create dust, releasing spores into the air. While relatively harmless in otherwise healthy individuals, some spores can be deadly to immunocompromised individuals. *Aspergillus* is one of the most concerning, with mortality rates ranging from 30% to 95%, depending on the patient population and specificities of the infection, such as which organs are affected. [Read: Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/top-4-high-risk-molds-in-healthcare-facilities-and-how-to-address-them/) The broader category of fungi can also cause Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs, and some of the cases cited in the Canada Communicable Disease Report have disturbingly high mortality rates. In one, loose wallpaper and building design issues allowed fungal spores to be released into a bone marrow transplant unit. Seven patients were infected and six died. Additional cases cited in the report implicate both *Aspergillus* and various other fungi. Testing, [air sampling in particular](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/3-ways-to-analyze-mold-samples/), can help identify the presence of mold and fungi. In healthcare, sample culturing is often recommended to determine the genus of mold present as well. If mold is an issue, mitigation strategies, such as using HEPA filters, setting up containment barriers, and maintaining negative air pressure in construction zones, should be employed to prevent the spread of mold spores into occupied areas. Foot traffic through construction and into occupied areas of the building should also be minimized. ##### Asbestos Depending on the age of the building and the type of renovation, asbestos can still be an issue during construction and renovation events. This cancer-causing material was widely used until the early 1970s. Even after many manufacturers discontinued using it, stockpiles of building materials containing asbestos remained. In addition, it wasn’t until March of 2024 that the U.S. EPA prohibited the on-going use of chrysotile asbestos, the last known form of asbestos distributed in the U.S. Construction or renovation projects can disturb asbestos-containing materials and dust, releasing fibers into the air. Inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to serious lung conditions, including asbestosis and mesothelioma. For patients with pre-existing health conditions, the presence of asbestos can significantly elevate the risk of adverse health outcomes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines specific regulations and guidelines for managing asbestos exposure in the workplace, emphasizing the need for training, exposure control plans, and protective measures to safeguard workers and occupants from asbestos risks during construction. Our recent webinar on asbestos in settled dust offers numerous insights into how to assess a site for asbestos contamination before construction begins. [Watch: Asbestos in Settled Dust](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-asbestos-in-settled-dust) ###### Progress Shouldn’t be Hazardous to Staff or Patient Health The construction and renovation of healthcare facilities allow providers to offer the highest quality, most advanced patient care. However, the microbiological and environmental dangers associated with these activities require careful attention and management. By understanding the risks and implementing robust safety measures, you can ensure that healthcare facilities remain places of healing, even amidst construction and change. If you have questions on analyzing any of these hazards in your facility, [please reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ## Author - ![Dr. Michael Berg, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dr.-Michael-Berg.jpg) [Dr. Michael Berg](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "Dr. Michael Berg") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-michael-berg/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/post-flood-mold-playbook-for-facility-managers/ "Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers") [ The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-hidden-product-quality-issue-often-overlooked-in-manufacturing/ "The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing") [ Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/digging-up-disease-infection-prevention-strategies-for-healthcare-construction-projects/ "Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Asbestos, Building Sciences, Healthcare, Legionella, Mold and Fungi **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Michael Berg --- ### [Should You Test for Legionella?](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/should-you-test-for-legionella/) **Published:** February 15, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Should You Test for Legionella? - By: Dr. Abe Cullom - February 15, 2025 - 4:00 pm - Tags: Legionella ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PACE-PITTSBURGH-DALTON-PHOTO-014-2-1024x683.jpg "PACE-PITTSBURGH-DALTON-PHOTO-014-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") According to the Centers for Disease Control ([CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/about/history.html)), Legionnaires’ disease is on the rise in the United States. In 2000, roughly 1000 cases were reported. That number ballooned to 10,000 cases in 2018, the last year for which data is available. The CDC issued a 2021 report on waterborne diseases, but this report only looks at cases of Legionellosis associated with an outbreak. Most cases of waterborne diseases, including Legionnaires’ disease, are sporadic, i.e., not epidemiologically linked to other cases by time, location of exposure to water, and type of illness. No matter how you calculate cases, the figures may underrepresent the actual number of cases, as the disease is likely underdiagnosed. After all, Legionnaires’ disease is a respiratory illness, and there are plenty of those to go around. In this post, we’ll explore *Legionella,* the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, what conditions facilitate its growth, and which industries should consider a proactive approach to *Legionella* testing. ### What is Legionella? *Legionella* is a bacteria found naturally in freshwater environments, such as rivers and lakes. Typically, *Legionella* only becomes a problem when it infiltrates constructed water systems such as plumbing networks, hot water tanks, cooling towers, and hot tubs. This colonization can occur when water containing *Legionella,* often in undetectable numbers, enters the building. It takes the right conditions for *Legionella* to proliferate and cause an outbreak. Conditions that promote the growth of *Legionella* include: - Temperatures between 68-113°F (20-45°C) - Stagnant water with little flow or circulation - The presence of biofilm, other microbes, scale, and organic matter - Corrosion or inefficient maintenance of water system components Human exposure to *Legionella* mainly occurs through inhaling aerosolized water droplets containing the bacteria. Even then, healthy individuals may never know they’ve been exposed as the very young, very old, and immunocompromised are more likely to fall ill. There are currently two recognized diseases caused by *Legionella*. The less dangerous of the two, Pontiac fever is a mild, flu-like illness that usually does not develop into pneumonia. Symptoms include fever, headache, and muscle aches. Pontiac fever often resolves on its own without causing long-term complications. The better-known Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia accompanied by symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle aches, and headaches. Legionnaires’ disease can lead to severe respiratory complications and even death if not treated promptly. #### What Types of Businesses Should Be Testing for Legionella? ![PACE-PITTSBURGH-DALTON-PHOTO-047](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PACE-PITTSBURGH-DALTON-PHOTO-047.jpg) Certain industries should prioritize *Legionella* testing due to the potential risk associated with exposure and the nature of their water systems. First, let’s cover the top three named categories according to the CDC. **Healthcare Facilities** – When exposed to Legionella, individuals with a healthy immune system can often fight off the bacteria and avoid becoming ill. However, like many other illnesses, individuals with weakened immune systems are much more susceptible. Again, looking at [CDC data](https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/health-depts/surv-reporting/2018-19-report-tables/index.html#table-2) from 2018, 18.1% of Legionnaires’ disease cases and 9.8% of deaths from Legionnaires’ disease were suspected to have originated through exposure in the healthcare system. In 2021, the CDC stated that routine testing for Legionella is particularly beneficial for healthcare facilities. A water management plan in healthcare isn’t just a good idea. It’s often required by law. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) require healthcare facilities to develop one designed to reduce the risk of *Legionella* and other pathogens in their water systems. CMS recommends healthcare facilities consider the ASHRAE 188 standard. Similarly, The Joint Commission, an important accrediting body for hospitals, requires hospitals to have water management plans and points towards ASHRAE 188 for guidance. **Assisted/Senior Living Facilities** – It’s worth noting that the healthcare origination data published by the CDC does not include senior or assisted living facilities. In 2018, only 3.7% of cases were suspected to have originated in an assisted living facility. However, these cases account for 9.2% of deaths from Legionnaires’ disease, almost as many as originated in the healthcare system. As these facilities often accept Medicare and Medicaid residents, they are typically subject to the ASHRAE 188 standard. **Hospitality Industry** – Travel was the second highest exposure category in the CDC data at 14.6% of confirmed cases and 2.7% of deaths. Hotels, motels, and resorts often have large and complex water systems, which can become sources of *Legionella* contamination. Remember, the ideal temperature for *Legionella* growth is between 68-113°F (20-45°C). Hot tub temperatures vary but generally range between 100 and 104°F. Heated pools are cooler, but with temperatures usually set in the mid-80s, they can easily become fertile breeding grounds for *Legionella*. Add in inadequately maintained systems and aerosolized water droplets from a poolside waterfall or fountain, and you have ideal conditions for an outbreak. We’ve covered the top three CDC-named sources of outbreaks, but we still have over 60% of cases and almost 6% of deaths from Legionnaires’ disease unaccounted for. We can look to the conditions that support the growth of *Legionella* to identify potential hot spots. Here are a few other potential sources of exposure: **Data Centers** – Data centers are known for generating significant amounts of heat due to the vast array of complex computer systems typically housed within these facilities. Cooling towers are used to dissipate this unwanted heat into the atmosphere. Open-circuit cooling towers are the most common type. These systems use water open to the air to dissipate heat. If these towers are not properly cleaned, disinfected, and maintained, they can become an ideal breeding ground for *Legionella*. **Public Institutions** – Schools, universities, and government buildings water systems are also susceptible to *Legionella* growth without appropriate maintenance. For instance, many larger institutions still operate their own on-site data centers and use water evaporation systems to cool them. They may also operate health and wellness facilities that provide access to public showers, heated pools, and hot tubs. *Legionella* can also be dispersed through improperly maintained air conditioning systems. At least one state, [Virginia](https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/38820/638064317286430000), requires public schools to develop water management programs and test for Legionella. In addition, the General Services Administration (GSA) released an order in February of 2023, requiring Legionella testing in federally owned large buildings, childcare centers, and healthcare units. **Industrial Facilities and Commercial Buildings** – Cooling towers are used extensively in industry to disperse excess heat. For instance, oil and petroleum refineries generate a significant amount of heat, and cooling towers are used to keep the temperature under control. Plastics manufacturing and processing often requires heat, necessitating the need for cooling systems. The food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries frequently use cooling systems to maintain the optimal temperature conditions vital to product safety and quality. Furthermore, commercial air conditioning systems have all the elements that favor *Legionella* growth, including warm temperatures, water stagnation, and sometimes, improper maintenance. Inspection, diagnosis, and repair of cooling towers and air conditioners is vital, with particular attention paid to the proper management of condensate drainage systems. The Cooling Tower Institute Guideline 159 has specific recommendations for *Legionella* testing and water management of cooling towers. ##### Don’t Wait Until You Know You Have a Problem Unfortunately, unless they’re required by law to have a water management plan, too many businesses and institutions wait until there’s a suspected outbreak to test their water systems. We should note that the ASHRAE 188 standard used by so many across industries does not mandate testing for *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens. However, reactive testing for *Legionella* can be significantly more costly than proactively performing routine testing. Besides the direct costs related to public health investigations, laboratory testing, and immediate remediation efforts after an outbreak, there may be substantial indirect expenses such as lawsuits, damage to company reputation, and loss of business. Proactive testing can help validate a water management plan and allow the organization time to budget and plan for necessary system modifications, improvements, and routine maintenance in a more controlled, predictable, and efficient manner. Moreover, regular testing and upkeep for *Legionella* bacteria prevention are considered standard practice for maintaining a safe environment and can reduce potential liability. Pace® can help you assess your risk profile and develop a plan for routine testing that meets your regulatory requirements and reduces exposure. [Contact us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) today to learn more. ## Author - ![Dr. Abe Collum, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Abe-Collum.jpg) [Dr. Abe Cullom](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-abe-cullom/ "Dr. Abe Cullom") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-abe-cullom/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-abe-cullom/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/legionella-at-sea-cruise-ship-water-management-and-testing-programs-to-prevent-legionnaires-disease/ "Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease") [ Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/averting-tragedy-testing-cooling-towers-for-legionella/ "Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella") [ Should You Test for Legionella? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/should-you-test-for-legionella/ "Should You Test for Legionella?") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Legionella **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Abe Cullom --- ### [Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections with AAMI ST108](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/reducing-healthcare-associated-infections-with-aami-st108/) **Published:** May 29, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections with AAMI ST108 - By: Dr. Michael Berg - May 29, 2025 - 4:00 pm - Tags: AAMI ST108, Building Sciences, Healthcare ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/blog20header20281029-6.png "blog20header20281029-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are a major public health concern as they increase the length of hospital stays, healthcare costs, and mortality rates. During the COVID-19 pandemic, [HAIs rose by 47%](https://www.cdc.gov/healthcare-associated-infections/php/data/covid-impact.html) across all types of healthcare facilities and by 65% in intensive care units (ICUs). Thankfully, rates have dropped again, but the pandemic demonstrated just how vulnerable healthcare systems can be to opportunistic pathogens. Improperly sterilized medical devices can contribute to HAIs as they can serve as a vehicle for transmitting harmful pathogens to patients. In this post, we take a closer look at AAMI ST108, the healthcare industry standard also known as *Water for the Processing of Medical Devices*, and how it helps to protect patients by preventing HAIs. ### What is AAMI ST108? AAMI ST108 aims to mitigate the risk of HAIs by providing guidelines for proper water quality and sterilization processes, emphasizing the critical role of effective cleaning and sterilization in preventing HAIs and ensuring patient safety. AAMI ST108 was created to provide healthcare facilities with clearer and more formalized guidance on water quality. As described in AAMI’s announcement, the standard: - Identifies the categories of water quality that should be used during each stage of sterile processing. - Provides a risk analysis and establishes roles and responsibilities for processing facilities. - Assesses water quality based on factors such as pH, microbial level, conductivity, and other properties. - Establishes maintenance, monitoring, and quality improvement procedures for water treatment systems. - Addresses emergency circumstances such as service interruptions and boil water advisories. #### What Types of Water Does AAMI ST108 Cover? As noted in the formal title of the standard, Water for the Processing of Medical Devices, ST108 focuses on water used to clean and sterilize medical devices. Many of these devices can transmit pathogens into the bloodstream, so sterilization is key. AAMI ST108 also covers water used for cleaning as medical instruments often undergo an initial cleaning stage before sterilization. This water is also used for devices that do not require sterilization as the risk of transmission is low, e.g., blood pressure cuffs. The three categories of water are:![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (12)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE2012.png) **Utility** – This water is used for general cleaning purposes, e.g., rinsing instruments before further processing, and typically comes directly from the tap. While baseline chemical and purity parameters need to be met, the overall water quality required is lower than the next two types of water. **Critical** – This water is used to rinse certain types of medical devices after chemical sterilization. Devices that require chemical sterilization are typically those that cannot withstand the heat or moisture level used for steam sterilization. For example, some medical electronic devices are chemically sterilized using Ethylene Oxide (EtO) to eliminate all forms of microbial life, including spores. The water used to rinse these devices after treatment must be free of bacteria and endotoxins to avoid re-contaminating the device. **Steam** – For those devices that can be sterilized using steam, this is typically the last processing stage. The devices are placed in an autoclave that uses steam, pressure, temperature, and time to destroy all microbes, including spores. The water used for autoclaving must typically meet the same standards as critical water, i.e., be free of bacteria and endotoxins. AAMI ST108 does not cover water used for medical procedures, such as dialysis. The same organization has produced other standards, such as ANSI/AAMI 13959:2014 – Water for hemodialysis and related therapies, that covers water for these types of medical use. ##### What’s the Difference Between AAMI ST108 and TIR34? There are some technical differences between AAMI ST108 and its predecessor, TIR34:2014, such as differentiating water into three categories instead of two. In addition, while TIR34 touches on the subject, AAMI ST108 takes a much more prescriptive and detailed approach to [water management planning](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services). However, perhaps the most significant difference is in intent. TIR stands for Technical Information Report, and at its core, TIR34:2014 covered best practice *recommendations*. The “ST” in AAMI ST108 stands for Standard. While standards don’t have the same enforceability as law, not following them can have legal ramifications. For example, in a lawsuit involving an HAI, the healthcare facility may be asked to demonstrate that they followed the AAMI ST108 standard, and if they didn’t, why they chose not to. Furthermore, medical device manufacturers involved in the matter could point to the facility’s non-adherence to absolve themselves of liability. ###### How Pace® Can Help Pace® has been providing water quality testing services and guidance to healthcare organizations and other professionals for more than three decades. We are experts in testing for organic and inorganic contaminants as well as waterborne pathogens in potable and non-potable water. In addition, we offer a comprehensive suite of [water management planning services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management/). Over the years, our experts have helped numerous facilities adhere to such critical standards as ASHRAE 188 and those recommended by the Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and AAMI. [Contact us to start a discussion today](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ## Author - ![Dr. Michael Berg, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dr.-Michael-Berg.jpg) [Dr. Michael Berg](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "Dr. Michael Berg") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-michael-berg/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/post-flood-mold-playbook-for-facility-managers/ "Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers") [ The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-hidden-product-quality-issue-often-overlooked-in-manufacturing/ "The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing") [ Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/digging-up-disease-infection-prevention-strategies-for-healthcare-construction-projects/ "Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** AAMI ST108, Building Sciences, Healthcare **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Michael Berg --- ### [Gearing Up for Summer: Legionella in the Hospitality Industry](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/gearing-up-for-summer-legionella-in-the-hospitality-industry/) **Published:** April 24, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Gearing Up for Summer: Legionella in the Hospitality Industry - By: Dr. Abe Cullom - April 24, 2024 - 7:11 pm - Tags: Legionella ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Heading2028229-2-1024x512.png "Heading2028229-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As the U.S. summer vacation season heats up, now would be a good time for hotels, spas, health clubs, and other facilities catering to a water-minded clientele to test their water systems for opportunistic waterborne pathogens. According to the latest waterborne disease outbreak surveillance report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), **62% of waterborne disease outbreaks originated in recreational water systems**. Of course, recreational water–associated outbreaks can happen year-round, but **31% of these cases occurred in June or July.** *Legionella*, a type of bacterium that can have particularly devastating outcomes for those infected and affect the reputation of the hospitality industry and individual organizations, is the focus of this post. However, many of the strategies for guarding against *Legionella* growth can also help protect against other opportunistic waterborne pathogens, such as Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) and *pseudomonas*. **NEED URGENT TESTING SERVICES?** **CONTACT THE PACE® *LEGIONELLA* OUTBREAK RESPONSE TEAM AT:** [**412-281-5335**](tel:4125335) ### What is *Legionella*? *Legionella* is found naturally in freshwater environments, such as lakes and streams. Not usually a concern in the natural environment, it can become a significant cause of disease when it infiltrates human-made water systems like those found in hotels, resorts, cruise ships, and other facilities within the hospitality industry. When people inhale aerosolized droplets of water contaminated with the bacteria, they can develop **Legionnaires’ disease, a pneumonia-like illness that is fatal in about 10% of cases**. #### *Legionella* Hotspots Warm, stagnant water provides ideal conditions for *Legionella* growth. In particular, **hot tubs, saunas, and spas** can create a conducive environment when not properly maintained. Simply pumping these systems full of extra chlorine and other disinfectants is not enough and can damage the equipment. See the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on [Controlling *Legionella* in Hot Tubs](https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/wmp/control-toolkit/hot-tubs.html) for more details.![Shower](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Shower.png) Even if your facility doesn’t offer a venue centered around water sports, there are other potential *Legionella* hot spots to watch for. In the CDC report, **drinking water exposure** was associated with 29% of reported waterborne disease outbreaks. These outbreaks most frequently started in August, followed by July and April. Few of these cases were directly associated with hotels or other hospitality facilities; however, it’s important to recognize the potential for an indirect connection. The potable water systems used for drinking water are also used to fill the hot tubs and pools at the local resort. **Ice machines** aren’t commonly thought of as warm water systems, but their complexity can make them a breeding ground if not properly maintained. Instead of being killed off by cold temperatures, *Legionella* go dormant at temperatures below approximately 68° F. However, heat from the mechanical compressor can warm the water inside an ice machine to sufficient temperatures that allow these bacteria to begin proliferating. Even **sinks, bathtubs, toilets, and showers** can be a source of *Legionella*. In February of 2024, [a hotel in New Jersey](https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/renaissance-newark-airport-hotel-possible-legionnaires-disease/) warned people checking in not to take a shower after two guests were diagnosed with Legionnaire’s disease. *Legionella* in plumbing systems is particularly a problem when these systems sit idle. A biofilm may form inside the system, creating ideal conditions for *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens. When the systems are turned back on, the change in water pressure disrupts the biofilm, releasing the pathogens. [According to the CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/ss/ss7301a1.htm), between 2015 and 2020, 87% of outbreaks of waterborne diseases were associated with biofilms. Lastly, the outbreak that led to the identification of the *Legionella* bacterium and from which Legionnaire’s disease gets its name occurred at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia, PA, in 1976. Investigators ultimately linked the cause of the outbreak to the cooling towers used by the hotel’s **air conditioning system**. *Legionella* spread through the facility via the air conditioning, infecting many individuals attending an American Legion convention held at the hotel. ##### Protect Your Guests and Your Bottom Line So far, we’ve focused mostly on protecting your guests, but a good water management plan can protect your organization as well. *Legionella* lawsuits can result in settlements and award claims ranging from a few hundred thousand dollars to millions. Revenue losses can also be staggering when your facility is forced to close for investigation and remediation. It can be harder to put a figure on the on-going revenue losses resulting from a damaged reputation. An effective water management plan identifies areas where *Legionella* and other pathogens could grow, establish control measures to prevent growth, and outline effective monitoring processes. Proper disinfection, maintenance of appropriate water temperatures, consistent testing for bacteria, and regular flushing of pipes and storage tanks are also integral parts of an effective water management program. The CDC, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other standards and health-related organizations offer guidelines for system planning and maintenance. Finally, testing for pathogens in water systems is crucial for detecting and addressing potential issues early. Frequent testing helps ensure the water system is operating within recommended safety parameters and allows for prompt intervention if an issue is detected. Testing after periods of inactivity can also identify harmful bacteria that may have built up inside the system. Want to learn more? Here are some additional resources: [*Legionella* Testing & Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [Waterborne Pathogens](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) [CDC Toolkit: Developing a Water Management Program to Reduce *Legionella* Growth and Spread in Buildings](https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/wmp/toolkit/index.html) [Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Maintaining or Restoring Water Quality in Buildings with Low or No Use](https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-05/documents/final_maintaining_building_water_quality_5.6.20-v2.pdf) ## Author - ![Dr. Abe Collum, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Abe-Collum.jpg) [Dr. Abe Cullom](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-abe-cullom/ "Dr. Abe Cullom") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-abe-cullom/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-abe-cullom/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/legionella-at-sea-cruise-ship-water-management-and-testing-programs-to-prevent-legionnaires-disease/ "Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease") [ Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/averting-tragedy-testing-cooling-towers-for-legionella/ "Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella") [ Should You Test for Legionella? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/should-you-test-for-legionella/ "Should You Test for Legionella?") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Legionella **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Abe Cullom --- ### [Demonstrating USP <797> Surface Sampling Competency](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/demonstrating-usp-797-surface-sampling-competency/) **Published:** September 11, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Demonstrating USP <797> Surface Sampling Competency - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - September 11, 2024 - 5:00 pm - Tags: Healthcare, Surface Sampling, USP 797 ![Demonstrating USP Surface Sampling Competency](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Demonstrating-USP-797-Surface-Sampling-Competency.avif "Demonstrating USP Surface Sampling Competency – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In 2023, the USP <797> standard for compounded sterile preparations was significantly revised to improve patient safety. Not only are there more protocols to follow, but pharmacies may need to demonstrate their adherence to USP <797> to various Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Proving adherence includes documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs), but it also includes providing ample evidence that these SOPs are followed and effective. In early August, our team collaborated with Stratix Labs™, the developers of Enverify™, to do a deep dive into how to demonstrate competency. It’s a big topic, so we specifically focused on surface sampling in the webinar. In this post, I’ll share some of the highlights from the session. You can also access the full presentation on demand: [Watch: How To Demonstrate Your USP <797> Surface Sampling Competency and Why It’s Important](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-how-to-demonstrate-your-usp-797-surface-sampling-competency-and-why-its-important) ### **Why USP <797> 2023?** The 2023 revisions to USP <797> were extensive. Not only do more samples need to be taken, but there is also a significant focus on environmental monitoring and personnel competency – everything needs to be documented and verifiable. As frustrating as compliance can be, I think it helps to take a step back and consider *why* these changes were made. Mark Mulvahill, CEO at Stratix Labs™, shared several relevant data points in the webinar. From 2001 to 2019, 73 separate instances of compounding error and contamination led to over 1500 adverse events. It probably comes as no surprise that surveys suggest adverse events with compounded pharmaceuticals are underreported. Surface sampling is a critical quality control activity conducted to establish a state of microbial control in your facility. Compounding pharmacies naturally want to show that they’ve “passed the test.” That is, their results are consistently below the action levels based on the area being sampled. It’s easy to forget that passing the test isn’t the goal of USP <797>. Minimizing patient harm is. If the results you’re getting, no matter how good, aren’t accurate or reliable, you’re putting your patients and your business at risk. ### **How to Use Your USP <797> Results** ![micro (3)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/micro%20(3).png?width=385&height=385&name=micro%20(3).png)Let’s say your surface sample from a Primary Engineering Control (PEC) area showed 5 colony-forming units (CFU) on your media device. That, of course, would be above the action level of <3 CFU per media device for that area classification and would require additional action to be taken. While it can be disheartening to see elevated results, I’d argue that the results are critically informative. You can’t do something about a problem if you don’t know you have one. The only question is where you go from here. There are numerous areas of investigation, but in the webinar, we talked about three primary paths: **Personnel practices:** Most often, the root cause is garbing or aseptic technique. **Cleaning and disinfecting processes**: Are your cleaning processes effective? If you’re incubating your samples in-house, this would include cleaning of the incubators as well. **Environmental quality:** Are proper procedures being followed to ensure the environment meets the required standards, and are regular risk assessments being performed to identify potential sources of contamination? For more details on how to use USP <797> results, I encourage you to watch the full webinar. Mark went much deeper into these three areas in his presentation than I have here. [Watch: How To Demonstrate Your USP <797> Surface Sampling Competency and Why It’s Important](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-how-to-demonstrate-your-usp-797-surface-sampling-competency-and-why-its-important) ### **The Case for Genus-Typing Sample Results** While it wasn’t discussed in the webinar, I’d like to take a moment to discuss the importance of a quality environmental monitoring program and the Genus ID debate. Genus-typing your samples can help you identify where the problem lies. For instance, *Micrococcus* is a relatively common bacteria that colonizes human skin. From a USP <797> standpoint, it would be appropriate to consideration evaluating your risk assessments and competencies in that controlled space. If *Micrococcus* is showing up in incubated samples, it may point to a personnel problem, often a gowning issue or a training SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) that needs further review and updating. *Aspergillus* is another microorganism that commonly shows up on sample plates. *Aspergillus* is a little more challenging as it’s a common mold that can come from almost anywhere: the HVAC system, improper cleaning, incoming supplies, etc. You might need to do a wider investigation, but at least you have some clues to start with based on knowing the genus type of your CFUs. These are two simple examples. The bottom line is that without identifying the genus type of your micro-organism you have some gaps in your environmental monitoring that could lead to an ineffective program. #### **EnverifyTM Your Results** Finally, section 17 of USP <797> states that a designated person must ensure that personnel doing surface sampling “demonstrate competency.” Josh Erickson, President and CTO of Stratix Labs™ went into how to use Enverify™ to validate surface sampling competency. AHJs widely recognize Enverify™ results as sufficient for demonstrating competency. To simplify adherence to USP <797>, Pace® has partnered with Enverify™ to allow customers to order their kits through the [Pace® web store](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/collections/usp-797?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1765556625076.1765566375812.168&__hssc=168035390.40.1765566375812&__hsfp=3373270411) ##### **How Can We Help?** Surface sampling seems simple, but it can get complicated. Proving competency is even more challenging still. We’ll be diving deeper into employee competency and environmental monitoring in our September webinar. [Register here.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-employee-competency-and-environmental-monitoring) You are also welcome to [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). I’d be happy to discuss your specific scenario or provide a quote for services. ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Healthcare, Surface Sampling, USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [Why test for PFAS?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/why-test-for-pfas/) **Published:** September 1, 2020 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Why test for PFAS? - By: Paul Jackson - September 1, 2020 - 9:13 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/720reasons20to20test20for20PFAS20now_Blog20feature20image.jpg "infographic_7 reasons to test PFAS_6-30-20 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **Top 7 Reasons to Test for PFAS Now** Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are chemical compounds commonly found in many industrial and consumer products. PFAS chemicals are highly useful thanks to their resistance to fire, oil, water, and heat. Unfortunately, these same properties mean PFAS chemicals don’t break down naturally or easily. That’s one of the reasons they’re also known as the “forever chemicals.” PFAS chemicals have also been shown to cause a number of health issues, including low birth weight, thyroid issues, and certain types of cancers. This has led to increasing attention from consumer and environmental groups as well as mainstream media. (Google *forever chemicals,* and you’ll see what I mean.) **You May Not Have Time to Wait** Naturally, this increased exposure has many municipalities looking into PFAS testing. But testing can be expensive, and without official guidance on which compounds to test for and what levels are safe, many are wondering if they should make the effort right now. After all, the EPA is still a couple of years away from enforceable rules, and all but a handful of states have issued guidance. ### Here are seven reasons to invest the time and money into PFAS testing before it becomes mandatory across the country. [Download our 7 reasons to test for PFAS now infographic](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PFAS%20Microsite/About%20PFAS/infographic_7%20reasons%20to%20test%20PFAS_7-6-20.pdf) **1/ Protect public health.** Some municipalities and counties are more likely to have severe PFAS contamination than others. Municipalities with these types of industries in their backyard should strongly consider testing for PFAS contamination: - Chemical manufacturing - Textile manufacturing, including clothing, carpeting, and upholstery - Certain paper food wrapping - Non-stick cookware - Metal plating and etching - Wire manufacturing - Pesticides - Cosmetics and personal care products - Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) for fire fighting We worked with one city that had a lot of textile manufacturing in the area. When we tested their water source, we found it so contaminated that they immediately issued a water warning to local residents and supplied them with bottled water until the contamination could be addressed. When sampling for PFAS, it’s far easier to cause contamination of samples than when sampling for traditional regulated contaminants. **2/ Comply with state regulations.** While the EPA has yet to issue enforceable PFAS contamination rules, many states have issued their own guidance and/or legislation. Pace Analytical® maintains certifications and accreditations in every state that offers or requires them. **3/ Avoid negative publicity.** There isn’t a consensus of which of the of the thousands of PFAS compounds should be monitored or what levels of contamination are harmful to human health. (The requirements of numerous states is more stringent than the EPA’s.) While it may seem prudent to wait until there is clear direction, PFAS contamination has caught the attention of many consumer and environmental groups as well as the media. More than one of our clients has been forced to accelerate their action plans thanks to public pressure. **4/ Make data-driven decisions.** If you have a reason to suspect PFAS contamination, the best thing to do is to get the facts. For example, knowing which PFAS chemicals are in your local water system and at what levels will help you put together an effective remediation plan, give appropriate guidance to the public, and ward off media-driven fear. **5/ Lower the burden of remediation.** Remember, while PFAS lasts forever most companies don’t. It’s easier to discharge the burden of remediation onto the source of the contamination if that source is still in business. **6/ Prevent further contamination.** It’s also easier to eliminate further contamination if you know the source of the PFAS chemicals and how they are reaching the water supply or food chain. For example, conventional wastewater treatment processes can convert PFAS precursors into PFAS compounds, which are then injected into local waterways and surrounding agriculture. For more on this process, download the infographic: [*The Municipal Landfill PFAS Pipeline*. ](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PFAS%20Microsite/PFAS%20Wastewater%20page/Municipal%20Landfill%20PFAS%20Pipeline%205-20-2020.pdf) **7/ Avoid legal action.** Lack of federal and state regulatory limits on PFAS chemicals does not mean municipalities are in the clear legally. Lawsuits charging PFAS pollution can be brought against the city on other grounds. For example, [Burlington, North Carolina](https://www.williamsmullen.com/news/emergence-pfas-related-lawsuits-against-wastewater-treatment-plants), had a suit brought against it alleging violation of the state’s Clean Water Act. ### Learn More About PFAS Contamination and Testing Recently, Pace Analytical® held several webinars highlighting the 2020 PFAS regulatory landscape and what municipalities need to know to navigate the challenges. This webinar is now available on demand. [Click here for our on-demand webinar.](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-webinar-municipal-download) [![pfas on demand webinar image](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pfas20on20demand20webinar20image.jpg)](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-webinar-municipal-download) If you’d like to be notified of future webinars regarding PFAS regulations and testing, please consider signing up for our [mailing list](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/subscribe). You’re also welcome to [reach out to us directly](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences.html) with any questions or to schedule a meeting with our environmental services team. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Who Moved My (Cheese) PFAS?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/who-moved-my-cheese-pfas/) **Published:** March 31, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Who Moved My (Cheese) PFAS? - By: Nick Nigro - March 31, 2021 - 8:00 pm - Tags: Drinking Water, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PFAS20Graphicv3-03-1024x576.jpg "PFAS20Graphicv3-03 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Evolves PFAS Reporting Standards For those that have read the book *Who Moved My Cheese* by Spencer Johnson, you might understand the reference. To those that have not, just consider it a cheesy Wisconsin-based pun. But to be fair, WDNR is not moving anyone’s cheese; they are simply evolving with the rapidly changing PFAS regulatory environment and doing so at a good clip. This blog references WDNR’s PFAS Update dated March 1, 2021. Here are a few key takeaways from a PFAS testing lab’s perspective. 1. WDNR goes on record stating that the laboratory **Method Detection Limits (MDL)** must be lower than the **Enforcement Standards (ES)**. When evaluating your laboratory provider, make sure you are looking at their MDLs, and not LOQs (aka reporting limits). Notably, Pace MDLs meet all associated ES values. In addition, Pace MDLs also meet all associated **Preventive Action Limits (PAL)** as well, even though that is only referenced in the update as being ideally met, but not required. 2. ![PFAS Graphic-02](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS20Graphic-02.jpg)Wait, did you say ES and PALs? It is important to read the fine print unless you have been following this closely. These are “recommended” ES and PAL values currently going through the legislative process. Although not enforceable, they soon will be, so best to use them as the benchmark going forward. 3. “If the client does not provide instructions…” Say what? This phrase is used several times in the WDNR document. Pace Analytical will always seek clarity about your project and its intended data quality objectives. But be careful when reading this statement in the subject document. It could lead to the conclusion that you MUST always report 33 compounds and MUST use the Isotope Dilution Method in accordance with the WDNR PFAS Guidance even for drinking water. 4. But wait, I thought 537.1 was the drinking water method? It is, and in tandem with Method 533, the only two EPA-published drinking water methods. Notably, Method 537.1 is an internal standard method (not isotope dilution), and if a lab is running this method, they would only report those 18 compounds. If they add compounds, or change anything else materially, then it becomes one of those “modified” PFAS methods you all know and love. The bottom line is that there may still be allowance for constituents to request Method 537.1 and only report the 18 compounds; however, I would suggest doing so only with regulator buy-in in terms of your objectives. ### Request a Briefing. Pace Analytical® is one of a handful of commercial labs approved by WDNR to test for PFAS for drinking water. We are also capable of testing multiple other matrices, such as biota (plant and animal tissue), soil, wastewater, ground water, and more. Our goal is to help our customers in Wisconsin – and across the country – remain in compliance with new rules and regulations and even stay a bit ahead of them when possible. As WDNR announces changes to PFAS standards, we will continue to adapt our methods and processes as needed. To help in your project planning, [reach out to us for briefing](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us) on the regulatory requirements for your state and your organization. ## Author - ![Nick Nigro, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nick-Nigro.jpg) [Nick Nigro](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/nick-nigro/ "Nick Nigro") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/nick-nigro/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/nick-nigro/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ultrashort-chain-pfas-why-they-matter-and-how-to-measure-them/ "Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them") [ Draft Method 1633 is not the Only Option for Analyzing PFAS in Non-Potable Water and Solids ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/draft-method-1633-is-not-the-only-option-for-analyzing-pfas-in-non-potable-water-and-solids/ "Draft Method 1633 is not the Only Option for Analyzing PFAS in Non-Potable Water and Solids") [ Who Moved My (Cheese) PFAS? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/who-moved-my-cheese-pfas/ "Who Moved My (Cheese) PFAS?") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Drinking Water, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Nick Nigro --- ### [Which PFAS Compounds Should I Test For?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/which-pfas-compounds-should-i-test-for/) **Published:** December 17, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Which PFAS Compounds Should I Test For? - By: Paul Jackson - December 17, 2021 - 8:33 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Which20compounds20should20I20test20for.jpg "Liquid drop from pipette to test tube – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Which Compounds Should We Include in Our PFAS Testing Program? When designing a PFAS testing program, one of the fundamental questions that needs to be answered is which compounds to look for. Along with some other key decision points, the answer can greatly influence the design of your program. When working with our clients, we help them answer this question a couple of ways: **First, has your state issued rules or advisories?** PFAS testing may be mandated by law, depending on your location, but the compounds covered by the regulations vary from state to state. PFOA and PFOS are the most commonly regulated contaminants. These two PFAS compounds have been studied for decades and are linked to a myriad of health issues. ![Which PFAS Compunds should I test for - states image](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Which20PFAS20Compunds20should20I20test20for20-20states20image.png) As I write this, 23 states have issued some sort of rule or advisory for PFOA and PFOS levels in potable and non-potable water. Ten have also set screening levels for these compounds in soil. This is in addition to the EPA’s Health Advisory Level (HAL) of 70 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and PFOS individually and combined. Furthermore, whether a promulgated rule or simply guidance, some states set their levels lower than the EPA’s HAL. For example, Michigan set its enforceable limits for PFOA at 8 ppt and PFOS at 16 ppt for public water systems. The Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC) keeps an updated list of rules and advisories for each state. You can [download their PFAS Water and Soil Values Table here](https://pfas-1.itrcweb.org/fact-sheets/). Some states require testing for other PFAS compounds as well. For example, New Jersey was one of the first states to require testing for PFNA, a surfactant used in the production of high-performance plastics. NJ set enforceable limits for PFNA in both groundwater and drinking water of 13 ppt. Since then, nine additional states have added PFNA to the list of compounds they monitor or regulate with an enforceable limit. Again, refer to [the ITRC table](https://pfas-1.itrcweb.org/fact-sheets/) for the latest info on what is required in your state. **Second, you need to consider the likely sources of PFAS in your area.** Obviously, focusing first on those substances you’re required to test for makes sense. But what about the thousands of other compounds in the PFAS family? Does it make sense to test for the presence of any of these substances? Clearly more research is needed, but the industry has already begun to respond. One example of this is 6:2 FTOH, a short-chain PFAS that was approved by the FDA for use in food packaging and the subject of the two studies cited above. As a result of the FDA’s initial findings, several manufacturers have voluntarily agreed to stop using food packaging containing 6:2 FTOH once their current supplies are depleted. That’s all well and good, but if you’re concerned about public health, that’s not going to solve the PFAS problem you may already have. Since PFAS don’t break down naturally, all of the PFAS containing waste products sent to the landfill may already have contaminated the surrounding soil. Remember, the lawsuits filed against Wolverine, and in turn, against 3M, stemmed from landfills used in the 1960s to dispose of waste from a local tannery. The food wrapper tossed into the garbage last year may be long gone, but the PFAS chemicals it contained probably are not. Speaking of landfills, the greatest threat of PFAS contamination comes from unlined (or poorly lined) private, industrial landfills. However, while most municipal landfills are lined and the leachate collected, they may still create a problem when this leachate is sent to the local water treatment facility. Traditional water treatment processes do not remove PFAS, and they can convert PFAS precursors into PFAS. Finally, airports are another source of PFAS that municipalities need to be thinking about. Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has been used to fight aviation fires for decades, and all AFFF contains PFAS. PFOS was the primary compound used. PFOA might also be found in trace amounts as it was a byproduct of the manufacturing process. Although this AFFF formulation was phased out of production in 2002 by the manufacturer, the product has a long shelf life. Stockpiles still exist, and many states have not restricted their use. Legacy AFFF formulations have been replaced with what the industry often refers to as Modern Fluorotelomer AFFF. This formulation does not contain PFOS, though it may still contain trace amounts of PFOA. More importantly, it leverages the surfactant qualities of short-chain PFAS, which studies show break down into at least two PFAS compounds: 6.2 FTS and PFHxA. Currently, no states have issued rules or advisories for 6.2 FTS, but both Texas and Michigan have promulgated rules addressing PFHxA levels. If you’re not in one of these two states, whether or not you decide to include these two compounds in your test plan probably depends on **1/** How toxic you believe the short-chain PFAS are; **2/** Whether your state’s regulatory agency is considering issuing a ruling on these compounds. ### Still Have Questions? I wish I could leave you with hard and fast rules about which compounds you should include in your PFAS testing program, but so much of it depends on your environment. Hopefully, the information I’ve shared has helped you take a step in the right direction. Of course, if you’d like to speak to one of our advisors about your situation, please don’t hesitate to [reach out to us directly](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences.html). We’d be more than happy to provide additional guidance or help you construct a test plan that makes sense for your community. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [The EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Program](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-epas-toxic-release-inventory-tri-program/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Program - By: Paul Jackson - September 21, 2020 - 2:09 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/TRI20Program20feature20image-01-1024x768.png "TRI20Program20feature20image-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### 172 “FOREVER CHEMICALS” ADDED TO THE EPA’S TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY (TRI) PROGRAM One of the ways the EPA furthers its mission of protecting human health and the environment is through the Toxic Release Inventory program, more commonly known as TRI. This program was originally created in 1986 as part of the [Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)](https://www.epa.gov/epcra). Today, the [TRI data](https://www.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program/tri-data-and-tools) is publicly accessible and designed to support informed decision-making by communities, government agencies, companies, and others. This year, 172 PFAS chemicals have been added to the TRI list, marking 2020 as the first time industries will be required to report on these compounds. This is a big change both in the number of new compounds added to the list and the type of compound. But while 172 chemicals may seem like a lot of extra reporting, keep in mind that over 600 PFAS chemicals were proposed and more than 5000 that could have been considered. ### The Problem with PFAS The group of fluorinated compounds known as PFAS have been widely used for decades to make non-stick, waterproof, and stain-resistant products such as carpeting, upholstery, apparel, non-stick cookware, fire fighting foam, and many other consumer and industrial products. Because PFAS compounds don’t break down naturally or easily, they’re often referred to as the “forever chemicals.” There is a fair amount of peer-reviewed research linking PFAS to human health issues, including low birth weight, thyroid issues, cancers, autoimmunity disorders, ulcerative colitis, and even high cholesterol levels. Some PFAS chemicals, such as PFOA and PFOS, have been phased out by leading U.S. manufacturers, but because these chemicals don’t degrade naturally, they remain a problem. The voluntary discontinuation of these chemicals is by no means universal either. Many PFAS chemicals can still be imported, often unknowingly, from foreign suppliers. It’s also been challenging to find replacement chemicals with similar properties but with less toxicity. GenX, for example, was developed as a replacement compound for PFOA. Unfortunately, in recent studies, GenX is showing some of the same levels of toxicity as its predecessor. ### How Pace Can Help with TRI Compliance The addition of 172 PFAS chemicals to the TRI list expands both reporting requirements and the number of companies that need to report. Unfortunately, reporting sounds simpler than it often is. While suppliers are required to keep their Safety Data Sheets in compliance with TRI, this is challenging enough in a normal year. This year, the addition of 172 PFAS left many suppliers scrambling. Their current Safety Data Sheets often didn’t spell out the use of PFAS chemicals as such and were vague as to the quantity of PFAS involved. The next reporting deadline isn’t until July 1st, 2021, but now is a good time to make sure you’ve got the kinks in your hazardous material handling and documentation worked out. **Suppliers** – You may still be fielding PFAS questions from customers that you can’t answer easily. We can help you get your Safety Data Sheets updated quickly and accurately so you can spend less time on updating the data and more time on your business. This will also make your 2021 reporting that much simpler. **Manufacturers** – Not sure if you’re using any of the 172 PFAS or in sufficient quantity to require reporting? Our Regulatory Services team can help you decipher your suppliers’ Safety Data Sheets and act as the go-between so you can get the information you need. We can even help you complete your 2021 reports. Remember, all federal facilities are required to report, but only certain private businesses. Our [Regulatory Services group](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/regulatory-services.html) is also happy to help you determine the extent of your reporting requirements. You can find more information on the [EPA’s TRI program website](https://www.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program/tri-covered-industry-sectors). If you have questions on PFAS, TRI reporting, or any of our other services, [please reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us.html). ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [PFAS Year in Review](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-year-in-review/) **Published:** January 31, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS Year in Review - By: Paul Jackson - January 31, 2022 - 4:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PFAS20Cloud-01-1-1-1024x576.jpg "PFAS20Cloud-01-1-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Anyone who’s read the EPA’s Strategic Plans for 2021-2024 knows the agency has big plans for PFAS over the next few years. In this post, we’ll take a look back at 2021, revisiting the actions called for by the Strategic Plan as well as those executed earlier in the year. **UCMR 5** – The EPA announced plans to finalize its Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) by Fall of 2021. The agency accomplished this goal, finalizing UCMR 5 on December 20th, the very last day that could technically be considered Fall. As expected, the key elements were as initially proposed: All public water systems serving 3,300 people or more (plus 800 smaller systems) will be required to begin testing for 29 PFAS plus lithium in 2023. For more details, [visit our UCMR 5 info page](https://pfas.com/pfas-regulations/ucmr/). With the final approval of UCMR 5, Pace® has also been approved to provide UCMR 5 testing services for water systems across the country. [Request a quote](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GHYJZ6J) ### National PFAS Testing Strategy ![pfas-clouds](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pfas-clouds.jpg)One of the obstacles to PFAS regulation has been the lack of toxicity data on the many classes of PFAS compounds. The 2021-2024 Strategic Plan called for developing a national testing strategy by Fall of 2021 to be funded and carried out by PFAS manufacturers. The [National PFAS Testing Strategy](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2021-10/pfas-natl-test-strategy.pdf) was published in October, and the first testing orders are expected to start rolling out by the end of the year. This is just the beginning, and more manufacturers of PFAS compounds should expect to receive orders in the months – and likely, years – ahead. ### Publish Six Additional PFAS Toxicity Assessments Toxicity assessments are the first step toward EPA-issued health advisories, and eventually, regulatory action. PFOA and PFOS were the first PFAS to be the subject of toxicity assessments, and regulations are just over the horizon for these compounds. In its 2021-2024 Strategic Plan, the EPA announced that it intended to release draft toxicity assessments for six additional PFAS. GenX chemicals (technically two chemicals – HFPO and its ammonium salt) and PFBA, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFDA. The target deadline for these assessments was Fall 2021 and ongoing. The GenX toxicity assessment was released in October 2021. ![PFAS Cloud-01-1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS20Cloud-01-1.jpg) While the GenX assessment (as well as a [PFBS assessment](https://www.epa.gov/chemical-research/learn-about-human-health-toxicity-assessment-pfbs) issued in April 2021) will not have an immediate regulatory impact, these assessments lead to an increased public and media awareness of the compounds. Since both chemicals are included in UCMR 5, data on their prevalence in drinking water systems across the country will begin accumulating in 2023. In the meantime, industry producers and users of these chemicals should be on high alert as the EPA uses the authority granted to the agency under the CWA (Clean Water Act) to monitor PFAS compounds of interest in wastewater discharge. ### Other PFAS Actions Taken in 2021 It’s important to remember that the EPA’s focus on PFAS didn’t start with the publication of the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan in October. For example, **Draft Method 1633** was published in August of 2021 and can analyze for 40 unique PFAS compounds. As written, the method closely resembles [PFAS by Isotope Dilution](https://pfas.com/pfas-testing/pace-proprietary-test-methods/), a method developed by Pace® for non-potable water and solids. Draft Method 1633 will be the foundation for some additional wastewater and stormwater discharge monitoring actions the agency plans to take in 2022. Here are a few additional PFAS-related actions the EPA took in 2021: - Strengthened the Significant New Use Rule (SNUR), restricting some long-chain PFAS. - Announced that the agency expected to deny future Low Volume Extensions (LVEs) for new PFAS and apply a more rigorous premanufacture review. - Encouraged companies to voluntarily withdraw from previously granted LVEs. - Added 3 more PFAS to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program, bringing the total number of PFAS in the program up to 175. - Issued a proposed rule requiring all manufacturers and importers of PFAS dating back to 2011 to report data related to chemical identity, uses, production volumes, disposal, exposure, and hazards. - Released draft risk values for PFOA and PFOS to the EPA’s science advisory board. These risk values are expected to lead to revised health advisories and will inform the national drinking water legislation anticipated to be proposed in 2022 and finalized in 2023. ### Request a PFAS Technical and Regulatory Briefing Pace® was one of the first labs to be approved for PFAS testing in drinking water, and since then, we’ve invested in PFAS testing capabilities for a wide variety of matrices, including non-potable waters, solids, biota, and air & emissions. If you need to get up to speed fast on what the EPA’s strategic plan means for your business or organization, we’d be happy to [schedule a technical and regulatory briefing](https://pfas.wpengine.com/?page_id=245) with one of our PFAS experts. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [PFAS in Consumer Products: New Year = New Limits on Intentionally Added PFAS  ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-in-consumer-products-new-year-new-limits-on-intentionally-added-pfas/) **Published:** February 3, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS in Consumer Products: New Year = New Limits on Intentionally Added PFAS - By: Paul Jackson - February 3, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Consumer Products, PFAS ![Consumer products on store shelves.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFAS-in-Consumer-Products_overlay.avif "PFAS in Consumer Products_overlay – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As the new year begins, consumer product manufacturers are facing a fresh wave of PFAS regulations, including new bans, reporting obligations, and labeling requirements. In this post, I’ll outline the key restrictions taking effect in 2026 and preview additional rules slated for 2027. ### **2026 RESTRICTIONS ON PFAS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS** Beginning January 1, 2026, five states—Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, and Washington—will enforce new restrictions on PFAS in consumer products. While all four states share a common goal of limiting intentionally added PFAS, the scope and stringency of their bans differ significantly. Below is an overview of what manufacturers and retailers selling in these states need to know to ensure compliance. **Colorado** As enacted in [Senate Bill 24-081](https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/2024a_081_signed.pdf), a person may not sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in Colorado any products containing intentionally added PFAS as of January 1, 2026, in the following categories: - Cleaning products, except floor maintenance products used in hospital or medical settings - Cookware - Dental floss - Menstruation products - Ski wax - Textiles Artificial turf containing intentionally added PFAS may not be installed on any portion of a property in the state, starting January 1, 2026. However, existing artificial turf may continue to be maintained. **Connecticut** Beginning January 1, 2026, [Connecticut law](https://portal.ct.gov/deep/p2/pfas-in-products) allows the distribution, sale, or offering for sale of new outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions that contain PFAS only if the product and any online listing for it is accompanied by a legible and easily discernible disclosure stating: “Made with PFAS chemicals.” Additionally, anyone manufacturing or selling turnout gear must provide written notice to the purchaser at the time of sale that indicates the turnout gear includes intentionally added PFAS and the reason PFAS has been added. **Maine** As codified in [38 M.R.S. §1614: Consumer Products Affecting the Environment](https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/38/title38sec1614.html), effective January 1, 2026, the following products with intentionally added PFAS are prohibited from sale or distribution in Maine: - Cleaning products, subject to defined category descriptions and potential exemptions - Cookware - Cosmetics - Juvenile products - Menstruation products - Most textile articles, not including outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions or components of vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft - Ski wax - Upholstered furniture Refer to Maine’s [PFAS in Products](https://www.maine.gov/dep/spills/topics/pfas/PFAS-products/) page for more information about the product categories in which intentionally added PFAS have been banned. **Vermont** Enacted in 2024, [Vermont S.25](https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/ACTS/ACT131/ACT131%20As%20Enacted.pdf) prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cosmetics and menstrual products containing intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2026. For other consumer products, such as textiles and apparel, the definition of regulated PFAS also includes any PFAS present at or above 100 parts per million (PPM), as measured in total organic fluorine, as of January 1, 2026. A ban on intentionally added PFAS in cookware, juvenile products, cleaning products, dental floss, and fluorinated containers was also slated to take effect on January 1, 2026, but [H.238](https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/ACTS/ACT054/ACT054%20As%20Enacted.pdf), passed in 2025, extended the timeline for certain categories of products to give manufacturers more time to identify and develop suitable alternatives. These categories include: - Cleaning products: effective July 1, 2027. - Dental floss: effective July 1, 2027. - Cookware: effective July 1, 2028. - Fluorine treated containers (for otherwise PFAS‑free listed products): effective July 1, 2027. - All fluorine-treated containers: effective January 1, 2032. **Washington** Companies offering certain PFAS‑containing consumer products in Washington State must start tracking those items as of January 1, 2026, to comply with the [Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting requirements](https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-337-nov2023). Reporting obligations apply to products containing intentionally added PFAS in several product categories, such as extreme or extended‑use apparel, footwear, outdoor and travel gear, automotive waxes, cookware and related kitchen products, firefighting PPE, floor waxes and polishes, hard surface sealers, and ski waxes. Initial reports are due January 31, 2027. It’s important to remember that this rule includes a compliance trigger of 50 ppm total fluorine. Any listed product above this level is treated as if it contains intentionally added PFAS. While there is no explicit requirement to proactively test every product for total fluorine, proactive testing can help manufacturers verify their status, respond to inquiries, and reduce the risk of unexpected compliance or supply‑chain disruptions. ### **MID-YEAR PFAS RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS** Legislatures tend to favor January 1 as the starting date for PFAS bans, but as usual, a couple of restrictions will also take effect mid-year. This year’s mid-year restrictions focus on labeling and reporting. **Connecticut** As of July 1, 2026, [product labeling requirements](https://portal.ct.gov/deep/p2/pfas-in-products) in Connecticut expand to cover several additional product categories, including: - Apparel - Carpets and rugs - Cleaning products - Cookware - Cosmetics - Dental floss - Fabric treatments - Children’s products - Menstruation products - Textile furnishings - Ski wax - Upholstered furniture Manufacturers of these products must also give prior notification to the [Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental (DEEP)](https://portal.ct.gov/deep/p2/pfas-in-products). **Minnesota** July 1, 2026, is [the initial reporting deadline](https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/reporting-pfas-in-products) for products sold or distributed in Minnesota that contain intentionally added PFAS. Manufacturers must report specified product and chemical information to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. ### **LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027** Next year looks to be equally eventful, with several state bans on intentionally added PFAS set to begin. **New Hampshire** Effective January 1, 2027, New Hampshire’s [HB 1649-FN](https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB1649/id/2864189) bans the manufacture and sale of products with intentionally added PFAS in eight categories: - Carpets and rugs - Cosmetics - Textile treatments - Feminine hygiene products - Food packaging and containers - Juvenile products - Upholstered furniture - Textiles This legislation has a couple of provisions that go beyond those frequently included in state bans on intentionally added PFAS. Products with at least 85% recycled content are excluded. Upon request, manufacturers must also supply certificates of compliance (CoC) to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES)**.** While the legislation itself does not explicitly require the inclusion of test results, it implies that manufacturers might need to substantiate compliance claims with relevant data, which can include test results. To learn more about testing PFAS in consumer products [watch: Quantifying PFAS in Consumer and Related Products](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products). **New Mexico** New Mexico’s [PFAS Protection Act](https://www.env.nm.gov/pfas/pfas-protection-act-hb212/) prohibits intentionally added PFAS starting on January 1, 2027, in: - Cookware - Food packaging - Dental floss - Juvenile products - Firefighting foam Uniquely, the New Mexico law exempts fluoropolymers, such as PTFE, used in non-stick coatings, distinguishing it from stricter regulations in other states. Manufacturers must also report information about products containing PFAS to the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) by January 1, 2027. This information includes product description, purpose of PFAS in the product, and amount of each PFAS compound. Although testing is not explicitly mandated in the law, NMED has the authority to require testing to ensure compliance. **New York** On or after December 31, 2026, [no carpet sold or offered for sale in New York](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ENV/27-3313) may contain or be treated with PFAS for any purpose, with handmade rugs, area rugs, and mats excluded. While intentionally added PFAS in apparel were banned after January 1, 2025, [the same law](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A994) requires the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to set a threshold level for PFAS, intentionally added or not, in new apparel by January 1, 2027. As currently proposed, [NY S187](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S187/amendment/A) would add a ban on PFAS, starting January 1, 2027, in several additional product categories: - Textiles - Rugs - Fabric treatments - Cookware - Ski waxes - Architectural paints - Cleaning products - Dental floss If this bill is enacted, New York will join Vermont and California as one of only three states to define “regulated PFAS” as PFAS that are intentionally added or present at or above a threshold value measured as total organic fluorine. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is required to set this value at the lowest feasible level and review it at least every five years. Like other states, New York’s law would require manufacturers to provide retailers with a signed certificate of compliance and make it a violation to knowingly sell noncompliant products. Product testing is not required, but DEC can demand independent test results and stop sales of the product if the agency believes there is a violation of the law. **Vermont** As mentioned earlier, Vermont H 238 extended the timeline for the ban on intentionally added PFAS in several product categories. As of July 1, 2027, intentionally added PFAS are prohibited in three additional product categories: - Dental floss - Cleaning products - Fluorinated containers used for consumer products Additionally, the [threshold for regulated PFAS](https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/ACTS/ACT131/ACT131%20As%20Enacted.pdf) (measured as total organic fluorine) drops from 100 ppm to 50 ppm on July 1, 2027. **Washington** Starting January 1, 2027, the [amended Chapter 173-337 WAC Safer Products Rule](https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-337-nov2023) makes it unlawful for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to intentionally add PFAS to apparel and accessories, automotive washes, and cleaning products sold in Washington, including those sold online into the state. As described above products with more than 50 ppm total fluorine are presumed to contain intentionally added PFAS unless the manufacturer can prove otherwise. In addition, by January 31, 2027, manufacturers of specified PFAS‑containing products—such as apparel intended for extreme or extended use, footwear, recreation and travel gear, automotive waxes, cookware and kitchen supplies, firefighting PPE, floor waxes and polishes, hard surface sealers, and ski waxes—must submit PFAS reporting to the Department of Ecology and continue doing so every year by January 31 thereafter. ### **NAVIGATE 2026 WITH CONFIDENCE** As we move into 2026, the PFAS regulatory landscape will, no doubt, continue to shift. New state proposals, as well as federal legislation, are on the horizon, and existing legislation is always subject to amendment as legislatures reconvene and respond to constituent feedback. As always, we will continue to monitor these developments and provide updates as the year progresses. If you have questions about how analyzing PFAS in your products can help you comply with new restrictions and rules, [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/)—we’re here to help. **Additional Resources:** [On-Demand Webinar: Quantifying PFAS in Consumer Products](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products) ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Consumer Products, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [PFAS FAQs](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-faqs/) **Published:** August 24, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS FAQs - By: Paul Jackson - August 24, 2021 - 3:00 pm - Tags: AFFF, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Blog20Graphic20Faq-03-1024x576.png "Blog20Graphic20Faq-03 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") At Pace, we regularly hold PFAS technical and regulatory briefings for a variety of different types of organizations. Here’s a recap of answers to some of the most common questions we received from our recent 2021 sessions. [Request a Technical and Regulatory Briefing for Your Organization](https://pfas.com/contact/) ### Will the EPA’s MCLs for PFOA and PFOS be the same as their current Health Advisory Levels? The current EPA drinking water health advisory is 70 ppt combined or individually for PFOA and PFOS. The EPA could go lower – as many states have – when setting federally enforceable MCLs. However, amendments to the Safe Water Drinking Act (SDWA) require the EPA to consider a detailed risk and cost assessment and best available peer-reviewed science when developing these standards. Whether they decide to set lower limits depends on the results of this analysis. ### With the EPA setting MCLs for PFOA and PFOS, how is that impacting state regulatory activity? **![drinking water-1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/drinking20water-1.jpg)**Even though the EPA has announced its intent to issue MCLs for PFOA and PFOS, we’ve seen an uptick in the number of states focusing on PFAS in drinking water and other matrices. Some are leveraging EPA grants to study PFAS in the public water systems. Others have taken legislative action. For example, in June of 2021, Maine set interim MCL levels in drinking water for a broader range of PFAS and at lower levels, while instructing their state environmental agencies to look at setting more permanent limits. ### What’s the status of test method development? As of right now, EPA SW-846 Method 8327 is in draft form and may be finalized before the end of this year. The EPA is also developing definitive methods for both the RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) and NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems) programs for testing of non-potable water, solids, and biota. The RCRA method will be an SW-846 method, possibly designated as EPA 8328. The EPA Office of Water method will be a 1600-series method. These methods are now in the multi-lab validation phase, so finalization is also expected in 2021 or early 2022. ### Are we required to take Field Reagent Blanks (FRBs) or Field Blanks (FBs) when we sample? Field Reagent Blanks (for drinking water) and Field Blanks (all other matrices) are field QC samples used to verify that PFAS were not introduced into a sample through field sampling activity. Any sampling program that requires a test method that mandates the use of FRBs (e.g., EPA test methods 533 and 537.1) will automatically require FRBs. For example, the current UCMR 5 proposal requires both test methods 533 and 537.1 to test for the 29 PFAS on the list. One FRB will be required per test method per sampling point under the program. ### Why should I test for PFAS if I’m not required by law to do so? Once the EPA sets MCLs for PFOA and PFOS, all public water systems serving more than 25 people a day will have to test for PFAS. Going forward, this is still a valid question for industry. Some will be required to test for certain PFAS compounds and in certain scenarios, e.g., NPDES permitting. However, even if not required by law, we’re seeing more organizations voluntarily test to get a better feel for their potential future liabilities. ### Should we test our firefighting foams for PFAS? ![AFFF crop image](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AFFF20crop20image.jpg)Many municipalities and businesses are switching to fluorine-free firefighting foams (FFF). [Airports](https://pfas.com/industries-and-entities/airports/) are as well, but to a more limited extent. As of March 2021, the FAA allows FFF to be used for training purposes but not yet for actual aviation emergencies. Tests performed on some fluorine-free foams have shown that, although the foams do not contain PFOA or PFOS, they may not be completely fluorine free. Pace offers testing services for FFF that can help determine which PFAS compounds are present, and if so, at what level. We also offer testing services for legacy AFFF. This data can be used to help inform your disposal strategies. ### Should we test both wastewater influent and effluent? This is a common question we get from water quality managers at wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). Effluent is clearly important because it gets released into the environment and can impact drinking water sources directly. However, if effluent levels are elevated, testing influent can provide a clearer picture as to the source of the PFAS. For example, [TOP Assay](https://pfas.com/pfas-testing/) can detect PFAS precursors that may be converted into terminal PFAS during treatment. PFAS can also contaminate a WWTP’s sludge/biosolids, which is of particular concern when land-applied for agricultural purposes. ### Why should we consider testing for total organofluorine? Although more research needs to be done on toxicity levels, it is generally recognized that PFAS chemicals are all structurally similar and that the health risks associated with one PFAS compound may be broadly applicable to other PFAS compounds. Testing for [total organofluorine (TOF](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/pfas-test-methods)) can give you a clearer picture of total PFAS contamination. ### Should PFAS testing be included in our site assessment before we acquire a business or property? ![pexels-karolina-grabowska-4207905](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4207905.jpg)Many PFAS compounds do not break down naturally, so contamination that occurred on a site decades ago may still remain and can create liability issues for a new owner. If the site history shows that the land was used by a business that manufactured PFAS or used PFAS in its processes, PFAS testing of soil, groundwater, and surface waters may be warranted. Also remember to look for past use of AFFF on-site to fight fires involving flammable liquids, as runoff may have been allowed to seep into the local soil and groundwater. ### What types of businesses are most likely to use PFAS in their operations? Manufacturers that produce the thousands of PFAS chemicals currently in production are the most obvious, but the EPA is starting to turn its attention to users of PFAS as well. As part of the EPA’s Effluent Guidelines planning process, the EPA is working to identify industrial sources that may warrant further study for potential regulation. The 2019 EPA PFAS action plan even calls out a few industries, including organic chemicals, plastics, synthetic fibers, pulp and paper, textiles, and airports. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** AFFF, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/) **Published:** April 2, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - April 2, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS-News-and-Views-1024x512.jpg "PFAS News and Views – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Jump to Section: ### [Federal](#federal-actions-apr26) ### [Key State Actions](#key-state-actions-apr26) ### [Pace® Announcements](#pace-announcements-apr26) ### [Of Interest](#of-interest-apr26) ### [Webinars](#webinars-apr26) ### [Events](#events-apr26) ### **FEDERAL** **DOD Publishes 2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS Disposal and Destruction** The Department of Defense (DOD) has issued updated [2026 interim guidance](https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/eer/ecc/pfas/docs/policies/DoW_PFAS%20DD%20DetailedAnalysis_clear.pdf) on how military facilities should destroy or dispose of PFAS‑containing materials, including AFFF, contaminated soil, and rinsate. The document lays out a decision framework that prioritizes permitted hazardous waste landfills and high‑temperature hazardous waste incinerators, while identifying municipal solid waste landfills and deep-well injection as generally less suitable. **The PFAS Drinking Water Saga Continues** [As reported by the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA)](https://www.asdwa.org/2026/03/06/two-new-epa-pfas-litigation-motions-submitted/), on March 2, 2026, EPA submitted two new motions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit related to lawsuits over its National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for PFAS. The motions followed a January 21, 2026, decision in which the court refused EPA’s earlier request to vacate the Hazard Index portion of the PFAS rule. One motion asked the court to sever litigation over four of the six PFAS standards (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO‑DA, and PFBS) and pause that part of the case while EPA reconsidered its scientific and legal approach for those chemicals. However, on March 19, 2026, a three‑judge D.C. Circuit panel denied EPA’s request, meaning litigation over all six PFAS standards will continue on a unified track even as EPA pursues a separate rulemaking to rescind the Hazard Index PFAS MCLs. EPA has already sent a proposed rule to rescind those four PFAS standards to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, and the agency intends to keep the PFOA and PFOS standards in place during that process. **EPA Launches Technical Assistance Program for Water Systems** On March 4, 2026, [EPA announced](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-launches-initiative-strengthen-support-water-systems-maximize-impact-ensure-clean) the [Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA)](https://www.epa.gov/water-infrastructure/real-water-technical-assistance-realwaterta) program. This “back-to-basics” program is designed to strengthen technical support for drinking water and wastewater systems, including small and rural systems facing complex challenges such as PFAS compliance. It provides targeted engineering, operational, workforce, and financial assistance to help systems achieve and sustain Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act requirements. **Pesticides Approvals Questioned Due to Ultrashort-Chain PFAS Concerns** [EPA is under pressure](https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2026/03/epa-asked-to-deny-proposal-to-use-a-new-not-registered-pfas-pesticide-under-emergency-waiver/) from several allied advocates to reject Missouri’s and Arkansas’s request for an emergency exemption under Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to use tetflupyrolimet (TFP), a not‑yet‑registered PFAS herbicide, on rice fields to control herbicide‑resistant barnyardgrass. Among other arguments, they are concerned that the TFP would further contaminate water and ecosystems and break down into toxic ultrashort‑chain PFAS such as trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). To learn more about ultrashort-chain PFAS, read our recent post: [Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ultrashort-chain-pfas-why-they-matter-and-how-to-measure-them/) **U.S. Supreme Court Declines PFAS-Related Case** The U.S. Supreme Court [refused to hear appeals](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/supreme-court-wont-hear-plea-to-keep-pfas-cases-in-state-courts) from Maryland and South Carolina that sought to keep PFAS contamination lawsuits against several PFAS producers in state court. The Court’s leaves in place a Fourth Circuit ruling that the cases belong in federal court, where the defendants can more fully invoke federal‑officer and related defenses tied to their production of PFAS‑containing firefighting foams for the military. **Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act Reintroduced** In March, [The Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act](https://mccollum.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/mccollum.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/mccoll_014_xml.pdf) was reintroduced in Congress. This bill would create a national framework to identify, restrict, and phase out non‑essential uses of PFAS, while tightening reporting and environmental controls on their manufacture and use. It directs federal experts to determine which uses are truly essential, requires companies to disclose how and where PFAS are used, and sets deadlines for eliminating non‑essential applications. It also strengthens cleanup and liability rules so that companies, rather than communities, bear the costs of PFAS remediation. Similar legislation was introduced in 2024 and referred to committees in both the House and Senate but never advanced to markup, floor debate, or a recorded vote before Congress adjourned. **Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act Introduced** Also introduced in March, [The Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act](https://stevens.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/stevens-evo.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026-0318-119-h.r.xxxx-adv-wastewater-treatment-assistance-holc-vs5-clean.pdf) would create a five‑year, $1 billion federal grant program to help wastewater utilities install advanced treatment technologies to remove challenging pollutants like PFAS. The bill would cover up to 50% of project costs, direct at least 49% of funds to financially stressed communities (with cost‑share waived for those communities), cap EPA and state administrative expenses at 1%, and launch a national study on how effectively these technologies remove emerging contaminants. ### **KEY STATE ACTIONS** **Phase 2 NRWA Cost Recovery Program Now Open** Phase 2 of the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) [PFAS Cost Recovery Program](https://nrwa.org/cost-recovery/) is now open. This program is an excellent opportunity for public water systems that first detected PFAS after June 22, 2023, to seek cost recovery for testing, treatment, and compliance efforts. The NRWA is encouraging eligible systems to register at no cost so they do not miss upcoming settlement deadlines and can secure much-needed funding to help protect their customers and communities. **California** California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) released a [draft Product-Chemical Profile](https://dtsc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2026/02/Product-Chemical-Profile-for-Floor-Maintenance-Products-Containing-Perfluoroalkyl-or-Polyfluoroalkyl-Substances-DRAFT-VERSION-Accessible.pdf) proposing to list floor maintenance products that contain PFAS (such as floor finishes and strippers) as “Priority Products” under the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program. DTSC is seeking stakeholder data and comments on PFAS use, exposure, and potential alternatives in these floor products to inform whether to move forward with regulation. A [virtual public workshop](https://dtsc-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XS5OAZa1Q7qiPaHs7mjHwg#/registration) on the draft profile was held on March 19, 2026, and [written comments](https://calsafer.dtsc.ca.gov/cms/commentpackage/?rid=12796) were due by March 31, 2026. Introduced in January 2026 and then amended in March, [California AB 1603](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1603) aims to phase out PFAS in pesticides by setting a clear end date for their use in agriculture and closing loopholes around intentionally added PFAS in pesticide products. If passed as currently drafted, it would prohibit, starting January 1, 2035, the manufacture, sale, and use of any pesticide that contains intentionally added PFAS as either an active or inert ingredient. **Florida** In mid-March, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) [issued guidance](https://floridadep.gov/water/source-drinking-water/content/and-polkyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas), reminding all community and non-transient non-community water systems that they must complete Initial Monitoring for PFAS as outlined in the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations or obtain approval to use eligible prior data by April 26, 2027. In the guidance, Florida DEP notes that in May of 2025, the U.S. EPA signaled an intent to extend the PFAS MCL compliance date to 2031 and reconsider certain PFAS standards, but that the current proposal does not include changing or extending the Initial Monitoring schedule. **Georgia** Introduced on February 26, 2026, [the Georgia SB577 Coordinated PFAS Remediation Act](https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73615) seeks to centralize and coordinate the state’s litigation and remediation efforts related to PFAS contamination in public waters, lands, and facilities and to reserve PFAS-related claims to the state rather than local governments. **Maine** Maine lawmakers have advanced [LD 2115](https://legislature.maine.gov/billtracker/#Paper/2115?legislature=132), a bill that would create a Well Contamination Response Fund to pay for testing and cleanup of private drinking water wells contaminated with PFAS from spills, the land application of sewage sludge (biosolids), and similar sources. The bill, prompted in part by a 1,500‑gallon PFAS‑laden firefighting foam spill at a Brunswick airplane hangar in August 2023, has passed both chambers on bipartisan votes but still requires funding before it can take effect. **Minnesota** Minnesota’s Pollution Control Agency released a draft [currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposal](https://www.pca.state.mn.us/get-engaged/pfas-in-products-currently-unavoidable-use) explaining how manufacturers can seek exemptions to continue selling products with intentionally added PFAS after the state’s broad PFAS product ban takes effect. Comments were accepted through MPCA’s [online portal](https://mpca.commentinput.com/?id=fGW4cdeEZ) until 4:30 P.M. CST on March 29, 2026, so the public comment period is now closed. **North Carolina** North Carolina has committed [$17 million in grants](https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/05/governor-stein-announces-17-million-grants-address-pfas-new-hanover-county-highlights-drinking-water) to extending public water lines to more than 300 homes in New Hanover County, where private wells have been contaminated by PFAS, including GenX, in the Cape Fear River Basin. The funding, drawn from EPA’s Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities program, is part of a larger statewide [$472 million investment in water infrastructure](https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/02/19/governor-stein-department-environmental-quality-announce-472-million-drinking-water-and-wastewater) aimed at tackling PFAS pollution, improving drinking water systems, and protecting residents who have relied on vulnerable private wells. **New Jersey** On March 23, [New Jersey Senate Bill S1281](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1281) received a unanimous vote in the Senate and is awaiting further action in the Assembly. If enacted, this legislation would prohibit the sale, manufacture, and distribution of most apparel containing intentionally added PFAS, with requirements taking effect two years after the act becomes law. The bill targets a wide range of clothing and textile products, including everyday garments and outdoor or performance apparel. **New Mexico** On March 23, New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board approved [a sweeping PFAS in consumer products rule](https://www.env.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-23-COMMS-New-Mexico-approves-labeling-of-PFAS-in-consumer-products-Final.pdf) to implement the state’s PFAS Protection Act, including phasing out most consumer products with intentionally added PFAS, requiring manufacturers to report PFAS uses, and mandating prominent PFAS labels so shoppers can identify products containing these chemicals. The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is now preparing the final rule text for publication, with initial product phase‑outs and labeling requirements scheduled to begin taking effect in 2026–2027 and broader prohibitions by 2032. **New York** New York has launched a [Private Well PFAS Testing and Mitigation Rebate Pilot Program](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-launches-private-well-pfas-testing-and-mitigation-rebate-pilot-program-six) that offers free PFAS testing to private well users in six counties and financial assistance if contamination is detected. Eligible well owners receive no-cost PFAS testing, and if PFOA or PFOS levels meet or exceed the state drinking water standards of 10 parts per trillion, they may be eligible for rebates of up to $5,000 for a home PFAS treatment system or $10,000 to connect to a public water supply. **Virginia** Virginia’s [SB 386](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB386) and its House companion [HB 1443](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1443) passed the General Assembly in March and are headed to the Governor’s desk. If signed, this legislation would require sewage treatment plants that land apply, market, or distribute sewage sludge to regularly test it for PFAS and disclose results to landowners. The law would also restrict or prohibit land application once PFOS/PFOA concentrations exceed specified thresholds, moving over time to a combined PFOS+PFOA standard. **Wisconsin** In mid-March 2026, Wisconsin lawmakers sent a pair of related PFAS bills to the Governor’s desk as part of a roughly $133 million package to address contamination from “forever chemicals” across the state. - [AB 130](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab130) focuses on liability, changing Wisconsin’s spills law to protect “innocent landowners,” such as farmers, local governments, some business owners, and fire departments, from being held responsible for PFAS contamination they did not cause. - [AB 131](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab131) is the primary spending bill, directing previously budgeted PFAS trust‑fund dollars toward community grants, expanded Well Compensation Grants for private well owners, emergency bottled water, and additional state environmental staff positions to help communities test for and clean up PFAS. Wisconsin’s Governor has expressed support for the legislation and indicated plans to sign it, saying it will put long‑reserved PFAS funding to work for affected communities and private well owners across Wisconsin. ### **PACE® ANNOUNCEMENTS** **ASTM PFAS Sampling Guide Now Available** Proper sampling of environmental media is critical to avoid PFAS cross-contamination and prevent false positives. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) recently released [ASTM E3511-26, Standard Guide for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Sampling of Environmental Media](https://store.astm.org/e3511-26.html?_gl=1*y9t4v4*_gcl_au*MTA0OTAwODM3My4xNzczMjM2MTY4), which provides practical, consensus-based guidance to support PFAS sample collection. Eileen Snyder from Pace® chaired committee. PFAS Product Manager, Nick Nigro, also served on the committee and made significant contributions to the guide. **Pace® Launches New Test Method for Ultrashort-Chain PFAS** Pace® has introduced a new test method for ultrashort-chain PFAS (compounds with three or fewer carbon atoms), closing a critical data gap left by standard PFAS methods such as 537.1, 533, and 1633. Built on advanced instrumentation and quantification techniques consistent with the U.S. EPA’s evolving drinking water guidance, this approach enables reliable detection of highly mobile, persistent PFAS that are often present in groundwater and other aqueous samples. [Contact us to learn more about Ultrashort-Chain PFAS by Direct Inject](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) **Lessons Learned from PFAS Treatability Studies in Drinking Water** An article I wrote for The Georgia Operator magazine was published in their Spring edition. In [Lessons Learned from PFAS Treatability Studies in Drinking Water (page 53)](https://www.kelmanonline.com/httpdocs/files/GAWP/thegeorgiaoperatorspring2026/index.html), I shared why there is no one-size-fits-all solution for PFAS removal, highlighted what UCMR 5 data are revealing about PFOA and PFOS levels in Georgia’s systems, and walked through practical tips on designing effective bench and pilot studies to select the right treatment technology to effectively remediate contamination while controlling costs. ### **OF INTEREST** [PFAS False Advertising Class Actions Growing Threat Across Industries](https://natlawreview.com/article/pfas-false-advertising-class-actions-growing-threat-across-industries) [Study Shows Widely Used Weed Killer to Contain PFAS](https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2026/03/study-shows-widely-used-weed-killer-to-contain-pfas-further-threatening-health-and-the-environment/) [Study to Determine Most Effective PFAS Treatments for High-Risk Homes](https://www.wateronline.com/doc/study-to-determine-most-effective-pfas-treatments-for-high-risk-homes-0001) [Wolverine Worldwide Asks Federal Court to Resolve PFAS Contamination Cleanup Dispute with EGLE](https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/wolverine-worldwide-asks-federal-court-resolve-pfas-contamination-cleanup-dispute-with-egle/69-ca00c4ee-b9a8-42ec-850e-3e8afb8be44e) [The PFAS Nobody is Testing For](https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/the-pfas-nobody-is-testing-for,118572) [The Nuanced Reality of Incinerating PFAS](https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/the-nuanced-reality-of-incinerating-pfas) [Maine, Maryland pursue PFAS biosolids remedies amid landfill capacity concerns](https://www.wastedive.com/news/maine-maryland-pfas-biosolids-legislation-remediation-laws/815839/) [New fish consumption guidelines in northeast Minnesota aim to limit exposure to mercury and PFAS](https://wtip.org/new-fish-consumption-guidelines-in-northeast-minnesota-aim-to-limit-exposure-to-mercury-and-pfas/) ### **WEBINARS** **Navigating the Next Regulatory Era: UCMR 5 Insights, UCMR 6 Predictions, and Perchlorate Considerations,** April 7, 2026, 11:30 AM ET. In this webinar, our Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager, Environmental Compliance & Emerging Contaminants, will walk through what the UCMR 5 nationwide monitoring data reveal, how to leverage your data for PFAS NPDWR compliance, and the potential framework for UCMR 6. Paul will also touch on the latest developments surrounding the U.S. EPA proposal to set an MCL for Perchlorate, including Initial Monitoring requirements, ongoing compliance, and implications for municipalities. [Register here.](https://info.pacelabs.com/ucmr-5-pfas-lithium-data) ### ### **EVENTS** If you are in the area or attending one of these upcoming events, we would love to meet with you.[ Contact us to request a meeting](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). [Annual Clemson Hydrology Symposium](https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/departments/eees/symposium/registration/abstract.html), Clemson, SC, April 2, 2026. **Presentation:** Is PFAS Sample Cross-Contamination a Major Concern? April 2, 2:00 – 2:20 PM. Virginia Solid Waste Association on North American (VA SWANA), Virginia Beach, Virginia, April 8-10. **Presentation:** PFAS Impacts on NPDES Permits. Biosolids, and What Landfill Operators Need to Know, April 9, 1:45 – 2:10 PM. [Alabama – Mississippi Water Joint Annual Conference](https://almswater.com/), Mobile, AL, April 12-16. **Presentation:** Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options, April 14, 2:00 – 2:30 PM. [Illinois Section, American Water Works Association, Watercon 2026](https://www.isawwa.org/mpage/watercon), Peoria, IL, April 14-16. **Presentation:** Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options, April 16, 8:00 – 8:30 AM. [Northeast Waste Management Officials Association, The Science of PFAS: Public Health & the Environment Conference](https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-conference-2026/), Worcester, MA, April 14-16. Virginia Rural Water Association Conference and Technical Expo, Roanoke, VA, April 20-22. **Presentation:** PFAS Considerations for Wastewater Professionals, April 22, 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems, Virtual Conference, April 21. **Presentation:** Navigating the Next Drinking Water Regulatory Era: UCMR 5 Insights, UCMR 6 Predictions, and Perchlorate Considerations. **Presentation:** Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options. North Carolina One Water Spring Conference, Concord, NC, April 26 – 29. **Presentation:** Is PFAS a Major Cross-Contamination Concern? April 28 10:30 – 11:00 AM [Florida Water Resources Conference](https://nconewater.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2019276), Daytona Beach, April 27 – 28. [North Carolina Waterworks Operators Association (NCWOA) Lab Tech Day](https://ncwoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LTD-brochure-2026.pdf), Raleigh, NC, May 7. **Stay Ahead of the Next Wave of Change** From evolving federal proposals to fast-moving state initiatives and new analytical tools, PFAS policies and practices are becoming more complex and intertwined across drinking water, wastewater, biosolids, solid waste, and beyond. The Pace® team will continue to monitor these developments and translate them into clear, actionable insights for utilities, industry, and regulators. If you’d like to discuss how the topics in this month’s update could shape your PFAS strategies, [contact us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) or visit [PFAS.com](https://www.pfas.com/) for additional resources and information. ### ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – September 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-september-2025/) **Published:** September 17, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – September 2025 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - September 17, 2025 - 12:00 pm - Tags: Drinking Water, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS-News-and-Views-1024x512.jpg "PFAS News and Views – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The PFAS regulatory landscape has been relatively quiet the last few weeks. Nevertheless, in this month’s PFAS News & Views, we call out a few stories that could have a big impact in the months and years to come, including several impactful court decisions. ### **FEDERAL ACTIONS** **EPA Publishes New PFAS/NPDWR Fact Sheet on Sampling and Analysis** The U.S. EPA recently published a new fact sheet: [Requirements and Best Practices for the Collection and Analysis of Samples for the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-06/sampling-for-pfas-npdwr-june25.pdf). If your role involves collecting samples for NPDWR compliance, this reference can help you ensure your sample collection procedures and laboratory qualifications meet the requirements. This document will also be available on our PFAS.com resource page for your convenience. **EPA Relaunches Guidance Document Portal** The EPA also announced it would be relaunching its [guidance document portal](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-relaunch-comprehensive-guidance-document-website-advances-total). Once populated, this portal will contain documents from across the many divisions that manage air quality, water quality, waste management, and more. **FDA Greenlights PFAS in Medical Devices** In a move that is sure to spark public debate, the FDA has approved the use of PFAS in medical devices. According to [the FDA website](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/products-and-medical-procedures/pfas-medical-devices), the PFAS used in medical devices tend to be fluoropolymers, in particular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). **PURE Act Seeks to Fund PFAS Remediation Efforts at POTWs** [H.R. 4961, the Public Utility Remediation and Enhancement for Water (PURE) Act](https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr4961/text), was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in August. The bill would allocate $200 million across 2026 and 2028 to fund upgrades to address PFAS at Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs). The next step is for the bill to be assigned to a committee for review, but as of this writing, that has not yet happened. #### **KEY STATE ACTIONS** **Illinois** Illinois [HB 2516](https://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=2516&GAID=18&GA=104&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=160345&SessionID=114) was signed into law in mid-August. Starting in 2032, this new law prohibits intentionally added PFAS in several product categories, including cosmetics, dental floss, juvenile products, menstrual products, intimate apparel, food packaging, and food contact products. **Connecticut Amends PFAS in Biosolids Law** In July, an existing law prohibiting the use or sale of biosolids that contain PFAS was amended to include fertilizers. [See section 22 (f).](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/ACT/PA/PDF/2025PA-00152-R00SB-01497-PA.PDF) ##### **OF INTEREST![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/blog-square-5-260x260.jpg "blog square (5) – Pace Analytical")** [Military testing reveals hundreds of drinking water wells contaminated with PFAS in Washington state | Stars and Stripes](https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2025-08-20/military-testing-washington-state-pfas-military-bases-18826238.html) [Chemours, DuPont and Corteva Reach Agreement with the State of New Jersey to Comprehensively Resolve All Environmental Claims Including PFAS | Chemours](https://www.chemours.com/en/news-media-center/all-news/press-releases/2025/chemours-dupont-and-corteva-reach-agreement-with-the-state-of-new-jersey) [D.C. Circuit Restarts Litigation over EPA’s PFAS Drinking Water Standards, Continues Pause in CERCLA Litigation](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/d-c-circuit-restarts-litigation-over-1370339/) [Judge Dismissed Lawsuit that Sought to Stop Minnesota’s Ban on Non-essential Use of PFAS in Consumer Products](https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/judge-dismisses-pfas-lawsuit-cookware-sustainability-alliance/) [Pennsylvania study finds PFAS in 1 in 5 private wells tested.](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301479725018390?via%3Dihub) [4-state study of PFAS in rural well water finds PFAS in 15% of wells in areas with no known sources of PFAS and 53–88% of wells at sites with known sources. ](https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c02521) ##### **WEBINARS** [**Webinar: Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options**](https://info.pacelabs.com/biosolids-analysis-for-pfas-challenges) – September 24, 11:00 AM ET. Analyzing PFAS levels in biosolids presents some unique challenges. In this webinar, Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager, will discuss these challenges and provide considerations and alternatives to ensure you are getting the best analytical data possible relative to your specific data quality objectives. [**Webinar: Mastering the Challenges of Sediment and Biota Analysis**](https://info.pacelabs.com/mastering_the_challenges_of_sediment_and_biota_analysis) – September 23, 11:30 AM ET. This session will examine the challenges of sample prep, extraction, and cleanup for the analysis of various compounds, including PFAS, in sediment and plant/animal tissue. [**On-Demand: PFAS Strategies for Industrial and Logistics Operators**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pace-analytical-terracon-present-pfas-strategies) – Co-hosted by Pace Analytical® and Terracon, this webinar explores strategies for navigating complex permitting processes, such as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, stormwater, and wastewater discharge requirements. **Attn: Rural Water Associations** – Paul Jackson and I have been conducting PFAS technical and regulatory updates for rural water associations across the county. If you’d like to discuss having us speak to your members, either virtually or in person, please [reach out to us though our website](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.36823c4e684554b71eb31084bb285e9b.1763208482140.1763392281101.1763399885810.4&__hssc=168035390.1.1763399885810&__hsfp=3293870918). ##### **EVENTS & CONFERENCES** If you are in the area or attending one of these upcoming events, we would love to meet with you. [Contact us to request a meeting.](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.36823c4e684554b71eb31084bb285e9b.1763208482140.1763392281101.1763399885810.4&__hssc=168035390.1.1763399885810&__hsfp=3293870918) [Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast (BCONE) Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop (NSCW)](https://www.brownfieldcoalitionne.org/the-nscw), Schenectady, NY, September 17-18. Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager, will participate in a panel of PFAS experts. The roundtable session will take place on Thursday, September 18, at 11:00AM. [Georgia Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (GASWANA) 2025 Fall Conference and Annual Business Meeting](https://gaswana.org/meetinginfo.php?p_or_f=f), Jekyll Island, GA, September 17-19. Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager, Environmental Compliance & Emerging Contaminants, will be conducting a session on the PFAS CERCLA Final Rule at 4:00 on September 17. North Carolina Pretreatment Consortium (NCPC) Annual Conference, Wrightsville Beach, NC, September 21-23. Brittany Neff and I will be representing Pace®. [Wyoming Rural Water Association Conference](https://www.warws.com/), Virtual, September 24. Paul Jackson will be conducting a PFAS Technical & Regulatory Update for Water and Wastewater for association members. If you’re interested in a similar presentation for your group or association, just [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.36823c4e684554b71eb31084bb285e9b.1763208482140.1763392281101.1763399885810.4&__hssc=168035390.1.1763399885810&__hsfp=3293870918) online. [Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC)](https://www.weftec.org/about/about-weftec/), Chicago, IL, September 27 – October 1. We will have several Pace ® representatives in attendance, including our PFAS Product Manager, Nick Nigro. If you’re in the area or planning to attend, we’d or compliance with rules and regulations such as NPDES, NPDWR, and UCMR 5. [PFAS Treatability Studies](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) or compliance with rules and regulations such as NPDES, NPDWR, and UCMR 5. [Illinois Rural Water Association Conference](https://www.ilrwa.org/IPWSOA/IPWSOA%20Conference.html). Rockford, IL October 28-29, Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager, Environmental Compliance & Emerging Contaminants, will be conducting a session on PFAS MCLs, the “what, when, and how” at 3:00 on October 29th. [AEHS 41st Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy](https://www.aehsfoundation.org/eastcoast), Amherst, MA, October 20-23. During the Session 5 time slot, Nick Nigro from Pace ® will be co-presenting with Liz Denly, PFAS Initiative Leader & Chemistry Director, from TRC. Their topic will be the analysis of PFAS in consumer products. Nick will also be co-presenting a poster on the use of Total Organic Fluorine as a proxy method for PFAS analysis along with Rock Vitale, Senior Principal Chemist at CTEH. Several of our NE Account Executives will also be attending this conference, so it is a great opportunity to get in touch with us if you’re in the area. ###### **How Can We Help?** August was a relatively quiet month compared to some we’ve had lately. Hopefully that’s given everyone time to get their hands around current PFAS rules and regulations – and still enjoy a bit of the summer. As we move into the busy fall season, please don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us) if you have questions or need a quote. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Drinking Water, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – September 2024](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-september-2024/) **Published:** September 17, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – September 2024 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - September 17, 2024 - 5:00 pm - Tags: AFFF, DOD, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PFAS20News20and20Views-2-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Late summer is often a slow time for regulatory agencies and state legislatures. State legislatures often take a break, and those serving in D.C. spend the weeks-long congressional recess to spend time with constituents back in their home districts. Nevertheless, a few notable PFAS actions have occurred over the last few weeks. In this month’s PFAS News and Views, we cover these important stories plus call out a couple of actions that did not make the cut in previous issues. ### U.S. EPA Delays TSCA Reporting Requirements Citing an inadequate allocation of budget resources, the EPA has extended the TSCA PFAS reporting period by 8 months – from November 2024 to July 2025. [As noted in the federal register](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/05/2024-19931/perfluoroalkyl-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-data-reporting-and-recordkeeping-under-the-toxic), reports already submitted or those in-process may need to be redone as the forms may change. One technical change was also made in [40 CFR 705.15(f)(1)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/section-705.15#p-705.15(f)(1)), changing the requirement for an OHT (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Harmonized Template) from published reports to non-published reports. ### U.S. EPA Defines Categorization Approach to PFAS In 2019, [15 USC 8962](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title15/chapter115&edition=prelim) directed the EPA to develop a process for prioritizing which PFAS, or classes of PFAS, should be subject to additional research efforts based on the potential for human exposure, potential toxicity, and available information. In [Science Direct, Computational Technology, Volume 31 (September 2024)](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246811132400029X?via%3Dihub), the EPA documented how it plans to approach defining categories of PFAS and determining which compounds or groups of compounds warrant further toxicological testing and assessment. While this news is not likely to have an immediate impact on any of our clients, the long-range ramifications could be significant. Instead of naming specific PFAS, as under CERCLA or NPDWR, the EPA could propose rulemaking covering broad categories of PFAS. Research is needed to support the rulemaking, but these steps may give us some indication of the direction regulators are headed. ### Pentagon Requests Extension on the Implementation of PFAS-Free Foam ![afff (1)-1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/afff201-1.png)The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 gave the Department of Defense (DOD) until October 1, 2024, to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam (AFFF). The DOD made huge strides toward that goal in September 2023 when they published a new specification (MILSPEC) for a fluorine-free foam (F3) that met their performance requirements. However, [as reported by the Government Accountability Office (GAO)](https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-107322), the DOD is expected to request an extension due to a few unexpected hurdles, namely the cost of the foam and the cost of making the necessary modifications to equipment to be able to use the new F3. One observation of concern is that extreme temperatures – the kind that often accompany a chemical fire – limit the efficacy of the foam. ### Reminder: Comments Due for the Interim PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance In April of 2024, the U.S. EPA published revised Interim [PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance](https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OLEM-2020-0527-0132). The public comment period remains open until October 15, 2024. ### WHO Drops PFAS Guidance In September 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a draft document entitled “*PFOS and PFOA in Drinking-water*,” in which they recommended guidelines of 100 ppt for PFOA and PFOS, individually or combined, and a provisional level of 500 ppt for all PFAS, with “all” being defined as the approximately 30 PFAS they considered measurable. They defended their guidance as being based on the science at the time but have now rescinded it with no timeline announced for the issuance of replacement guidance. ### State PFAS Limits on Drinking Water With state legislatures out of session, there has not been a lot of regulatory action in the last month. However, it is worth noting that many state regulatory agencies are revisiting already established Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs) for PFAS in drinking water to bring them in line with the U.S. EPA’s final MCLs set under the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). Some states are also making it clear that their current regulations remain in effect until the remediation requirements under NPDWR go into effect. So, for instance, if a state already has an action level of 10 ppt for PFOA, that action level and all the associated sampling requirements remain in effect even though the NPDWR gives Public Water Systems (PWSs) until 2027 to complete sampling and until 2029 to address any exceedances above the NPDWR MCL. ### Connecticut Bans PFAS in Consumer Products In our [August PFAS News and Views](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/pace-pfas-news-and-views-august-2024), we covered several PFAS regulations passed in the states as legislatures headed out for their summer break. Here is one we missed: On June 5, [SB 292](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/ACT/PA/PDF/2024PA-00059-R00SB-00292-PA.PDF) was signed into law in Connecticut. This new law prohibits the sale or distribution of certain products containing intentionally added PFAS, including apparel, carpets or rugs, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetic products, dental floss, fabric treatments, children’s products, menstruation products, textile furnishings, ski wax, and upholstered furniture, as of July 1, 2026. ### Landfills as a Source of PFAS Landfills continue to be a concerning source of PFAS. Groundwater around [a closed, unlined landfill](https://www.mininggazette.com/news/2024/08/county-investigating-pfas-contamination-at-old-landfill/), which accepted building materials from 1988 to 1995, was found to have elevated levels of PFOA, PFOS, and PFHxS. PFAS has also been found to be seeping from disposed lithium batteries [in North Carolina](https://www.futurity.org/lithium-ion-batteries-forever-chemicals-pfas-pollution-3245002/) and elsewhere. While the U.S. EPA has not yet designated PFAS as hazardous constituents under RCRA, these incidents could give them the evidence they need to gain widespread support for the move. In turn, this would have a major impact on many Pace® clients, including solid and liquid waste management professionals, municipalities, and industry. ### As the Weather Cools Down, Our World Heats Up Q4 is always a busy time, but this fall is unique. We are nearing the end of the U.S. EPA’s 4-year PFAS Strategic Roadmap, with some goals still unmet. In addition, state legislatures are reconvening, this time with more information about the hazards of PFAS and plenty of examples of legislation passed by other states. It may be difficult to predict what’s around the corner, but we know changes are coming. Whatever the future holds, we will be ready. [Reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) if you have questions or would like to discuss a specific project. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** AFFF, DOD, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – October 2024](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-october-2024/) **Published:** October 15, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – October 2024 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - October 15, 2024 - 3:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PFAS20News20and20Views-2-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As the year winds down, there’s still plenty of PFAS regulatory action happening, both in the U.S. and abroad. In the PFAS News and Views, we highlight a few stories of interest. ### EPA Proposes Adding 100+ PFAS to TRI In the largest move since the initial 172 PFAS were added to the EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements in 2020, the EPA has proposed adding more than 100 PFAS compounds to TRI. The list includes 16 individual PFAS and 15 categories of PFAS. [The draft proposal can be found here](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-10/9313-01_prepub.tripfasadditions.pdf). ### U.S. EPA CERCLA Expansion Outlook Now that PFOA and PFOS have been designated Hazardous Substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), many are wondering whether the U.S. EPA will act on its [Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/13/2023-07535/addressing-pfas-in-the-environment) to add another seven PFAS to the CERCLA designation. These compounds include PFBS, PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, PFBA, PFHxA, and PFDA. The agency set an original deadline of April 2025 to finalize the rule. [National Law Review](https://natlawreview.com/article/pfas-cercla-expansion-now-hold) reports that the Unified Agenda now indicates the deadline is “to be determined.” #### Webinar: PFAS CERCLA Final Rule Date/Time: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 | 11:30 EST Presenter: Paul R. Jackson, Pace® Program Manager for Environmental Compliance and Emerging Contaminants Topics: - Implementation and enforcement of CERCLA PFAS regulations - Laboratory requirements and test methods - Reporting requirements - Funding [Register Now](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-cercla-final-rule) #### PFAS Strategic R&D Plan In August, the National Science and Technology Council’s Joint Subcommittee on Environment, Innovation, and Public Health published its PFAS Strategic R&D Plan. This plan calls for research into five main areas, including: 1. Understanding PFAS exposure pathways to individuals and communities 2. Addressing current PFAS measurement challenges through the development of standards, advanced sampling, and analytical methodologies 3. Understanding the toxicological mechanisms, human and environmental health effects, and risks of PFAS exposure 4. Developing, evaluating, and demonstrating technologies for the removal, destruction, and disposal of PFAS 5. Identifying PFAS alternatives and evaluating their human health and environmental effects ***States Take Varied Paths on PFAS*** Since our last PFAS News & Views, several states have taken or proposed various actions to monitor and control PFAS within their borders. **New Jersey** – In late August, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection released a comprehensive [PFAS Sampling Fact Sheet](https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/srp/pfas_sampling_fact_sheet.pdf). **North Carolina** – The NC Department of Environmental Quality is now accepting public comments on its [proposal to establish Interim Maximum Allowable Concentrations (IMACs)](https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/09/04/deq-accepting-comments-request-set-interim-groundwater-limits-pfas) for 8 PFAS in groundwater. The proposal includes eight compounds: PFOA, PFOS, HDFO-DA (GenX), PFBS, PFNA, PFHxS, PFBA, and PFHxA. The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission also waived the 30-day public notice requirements to expedite the rulemaking process for groundwater limits on PFOA, PFOS, and GenX. **Pennsylvania** – In response to the designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued [new guidance](https://files.dep.state.pa.us/EnvironmentalCleanupBrownfields/StorageTanks/StorageTanksPortalFiles/PFOS%20PFOA%20Communication.pdf) for underground storage tanks containing PFOA and/or PFOS. Tanks storing these compounds must now be registered with the state. **Wisconsin** – Like other states, Wisconsin is taking steps to [re-evaluate its drinking water standards](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIGOV/2024/08/26/file_attachments/2977922/370%20-%20NR%20809%20-%20%28DG-01-24%29%20-%20Drinking%20water%20standards%20for%20PFAS%20-%20PERM%20Scope%206.24.pdf) in light of the new National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) limits on PFAS. ***International PFAS Developments*** For our customers that export products to other countries, here are a couple of recent developments of interest. **Canada’s “TSCA” Reporting Requirements** While our industrial customers in the U.S. are working to meet the Toxic Control Substances Act (TSCA) reporting requirements, their counterparts in Canada have similar rules with which they must comply. On July 27, 2024, the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) published a notice requiring companies to report on their manufacture, import, and use of PFAS no later than January 29, 2025. For more details, we refer you to this [article from KPMG](https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=42a0686b-1442-4134-9a1a-39012e264869). **EU REACH Restrictions on PFAS** The European Commission has adopted new measures restricting PFHxA in consumer textiles, food packaging, consumer mixtures such as waterproofing sprays, cosmetics, and some firefighting foam applications. [Learn more about the restrictions here.](https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/european-commission/eu-restricts-use-a-sub-group-pfas-chemicals-protect-human-health-and) ***Scheduled and On-Demand PFAS Webinars*** **Scheduled:** [PFAS CERCLA Final Rule – Thursday, October 24th, 2024 | 11:30 EST](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-cercla-final-rule) **On-Demand:** [US EPA Information Collection Rule (ICR) Proposal for PFAS and NPDES](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes) [EPA PFAS Test Methods Are Now Final, What That Means for Wastewater and Solid Waste Professionals](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-epa-pfas-test-methods-are-now-final-what-that-means-for-wastewater-and-solid-waste-professionals) [Is PFAS Sample Cross-Contamination Caused by Sampling?](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-is-pfas-sample-cross-contamination-caused-by-sampling) [Quantifying PFAS in Consumer and Related Products: The Latest Developments](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products) [A Deep Dive Into EPA 8327 / ASTM D8421- Faster, Lower Cost PFAS Testing with Accurate Results](https://info.pacelabs.com/deep-dive-into-epa-8327/astm-d8421-webinar) ##### We’re Here for You As recently as five to seven years ago, most PFAS concerns centered around PFAS contamination in drinking water. Since then, the discussion has rapidly expanded to include soil, wastewater, groundwater, surface water, bedrock, biota, biosolids, and more. To meet our customers’ needs, Pace® continues to expand capacity and stay on top of the newest test methods – often contributing to their development. If you’d like to discuss your latest PFAS project or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [USP <797> Personnel Competency Q&A](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/usp-797-personnel-competency-qa/) **Published:** October 3, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## USP <797> Personnel Competency Q&A - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - October 3, 2024 - 6:45 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![USP Personnel Competency Q&A](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USP-797-Personnel-Competency-Q-A.avif "USP 797 Personnel Competency Q-A – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") On September 18, Dr. Michael Berg, Technical Director Pace® Building Sciences, and Rhonda Lintner, Pace® Account Executive, presented a webinar on the USP <797> Personnel Competency requirements. [Watch On-Demand: USP <797> Personnel Competency and Environmental Monitoring](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-employee-competency-and-environmental-monitoring) After the formal presentation, Michael and Rhonda answered numerous practical questions from attendees. In addition, we received several more questions after the session. In this post, we share some of the most compelling and critical questions and answers from our experts. ### **Q: What are negative and positive controls, and are they necessary?** A: Media devices used for USP <797> sampling should come with a certificate of analysis (COA) certifying that the growth medium is appropriate, supports the growth of microorganisms, and is sterile. However, a lot of things can happen during shipping. For example, the media may be temporarily stored under conditions that are too hot or too cold. Damage to the packaging can also introduce microorganisms to the media, allow in excess moisture, or allow the media to dry out such that it no longer supports growth. This damage isn’t always readily apparent, so negative and positive controls are used to confirm that a media lot was not only good when the manufacturer shipped it, but that shipping and handling did not damage the media, rendering it unusable for USP <797> compliance. **Negative controls** are filled with the sterile nutrient medium but are not manipulated during the test. The purpose of the negative control is to indicate that the medium itself is free of contamination and to ensure that any growth observed in the test samples is a result of contamination during the compounding process, and not due to contaminated media. To validate this, the plate should show no microorganism growth after the incubation period. **Positive controls** are intentionally inoculated with a small number of appropriate nonpathogenic microorganisms to demonstrate that the growth medium can support microbial growth. This ensures the sensitivity of the test and confirms that if contamination is present, the medium will support growth so it can be detected. The 2022 revisions to USP <797> require documentation of the COA, but do not expressly mention positive and negative controls. However, it’s important to remember that the chapter defines the minimums for a compounded sterile preparation (CSP) quality program. Including positive and negative controls is a good example of a standard operating procedure (SOP) that should be considered in your risk assessment and is integral to an effective quality program. For our part, while we have confidence in the media we supply, we have no way of knowing how the media is handled during shipment. For that reason, we always recommend including positive and negative controls. ### **Q: In the webinar, you said that USP <797> is an enforceable standard. Can you expand on that? How is an industry “standard” enforceable?** A: The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is a nonprofit organization that sets standards for medicines, food ingredients, and other substances. While the USP does not have the power to enforce these standards, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) do. This includes regulatory bodies such as: - **The Joint Commission (TJC)** – Applies to hospitals and healthcare only. - **Det Norske Veritas (DNV)** – Responsible for the NIAHO® (National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations) - **State Boards of Pharmacy** – States may mandate adherence to USP <797> exactly as written or adopt a higher standard for attaining and maintaining licensure. - **Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB)** – The PCAB is a voluntary accreditation board, operating under the umbrella of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). PCAB standards typically surpass those set by the USP. - **Food and Drug Administration (FDA)** – While compounded drugs do not undergo FDA approval, the agency is involved in setting and enforcing regulations and guidelines to ensure that compounding is performed under safe and appropriate conditions. ### **Q: You mentioned the single and dual-plate protocols. Do you typically recommend one over the other?** As Michael explained in the webinar, for the dual-plate protocol you need to collect two samples per area. One plate should have a Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) medium, and the other typically uses fungal growth medium such as Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) or Malt Extract Agar (MEA). USP <797> also allows for a second TSA plate to be used. The first TSA plate is incubated at 30 – 35°C for at least 48 hours. At the same time, the SDA, MEA, or second TSA plate is incubated at 20 – 25°C for at least 5 days. After incubation, all colonies are counted on each plate, but each medium is evaluated separately against threshold levels. Both plates must be below the action threshold for the area to pass. In the single-plate protocol, only a TSA plate is used. The plate is incubated first at 30 – 35°C for at least 48 hours and subsequently for 5 days at 20 – 25°C. Colonies are counted after the first incubation and again after the second incubation. Because turnaround time (TAT) is shorter for the dual-plate protocol, many of our clients typically follow that path. It also provides better recovery of fungi, providing an extra degree of certainty to your results. On the other hand, the single-plate protocol is acceptable under the USP <797> standards. As always, check with your SOPs and any AHJ. Dual Plate Single Plate **Incubations** Concurrent incubation of two plates (30°C – 35°C for no less than 48 hours, 20°C – 25°C for no less than additional 5 days) Consecutive incubations of one plate (30°C – 35°C for no less than 48 hours followed by 20°C – 25°C for no less than additional 5 days) **Media** TSA, TSA or SDA (MEA) TSA **Threshold** Total counts on each plate must meet criteria Total count after two incubations **Advantage** Shorter TAT Less media plates Whether ordering plates for the dual-plate or single-plate protocol, remember that some analysis may require irradiated plates. See the chart below for guidance. We sell both irradiated plates and standard plates online at [the Pace® shop.](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1765556625076.1765566375812.168&__hssc=168035390.42.1765566375812&__hsfp=3373270411) Media Plate Type Bacteria Fungal Room Temp Refrigerated Media TSA w/Lecithin and Tween® 80 Contact SabDex/SDA Agar Contact TSA Petri SabDex/SDA Agar Petri TSA w/Lecithin and Tween® 80, sterile, triple bagged Contact – irradiated SabDex/SDA Agar, sterile, triple bagged Contact – irradiated TSA w/Lecithin and Tween® 80, sterile, triple bagged Petri- irradiated SabDex/SDA Agar, SterEM™, sterile, triple bagged Petri- irradiated Again, our webinar is now available on-demand – [USP <797> Personnel Competency and Environmental Monitoring](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-employee-competency-and-environmental-monitoring). If you have additional questions, our USP <797> experts are here to help. ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – July 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-july-2025/) **Published:** July 22, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – July 2025 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - July 22, 2025 - 10:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Dry Cleaning, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PFAS20News20and20Views-6-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The start of any new EPA administration brings a period of uncertainty as we all watch to see how the agency will carry out the mandate given to it by Congress. With the regulatory freeze officially over, things are starting to move forward. However, this month’s PFAS News and Views focuses on developing stories that could impact many of our industrial and commercial clients in the years ahead. ### Time Runs Out on EPA’s CERCLA Review Over the last few months, the U.S. EPA asked for several stays of pending legal challenges to the prior administration’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. These stays were granted to give the agency more time to review the issue. [The most recent stay](https://www.fbm.com/content/uploads/2025/06/CERCLA_PFAS_Abeyance_Motion_May_2025.pdf) ended on July 2, 2025, without an additional request for an extension. While the EPA appears to support the “polluter pays” philosophy of the previous administration, they have not issued an official statement on the matter as of yet. This is an evolving story that we will be watching closely. ### Wisconsin Supreme Court: PFAS Hazardous Designation Not Required ![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (17)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE2017.png)In June, [the WI Supreme Court ruled](https://www.courthousenews.com/wisconsin-supreme-court-says-state-can-enforce-forever-chemical-cleanup/) that chemicals do not need to be formally designated as hazardous substances by the WI Department of Natural Resources (DNR) before ordering cleanup. In this case, the agency had issued a memo to a dry cleaner saying they now considered PFAS hazardous, without going through the formal process of designating PFAS as hazardous substances. While the dry cleaner was already aware of the contamination and working on remediation, the DNR ordered the business owners to test groundwater and submit the results. The Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision, saying that Wisconsin’s “spills law” gives the agency the power to order immediate testing and cleanup without going through the formal designation process. This case is worth noting as, if other states follow suit, it could have a significant impact on legal liability for a wide range of businesses. ### Court Rules Against EPA on Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) Decision Another case worth noting is the [9th Circuit Court’s recent determination](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/recent-ninth-circuit-decision-suggests-5190681/) that the EPA failed to properly consider important factors when it decided not to revise technology-based ELGs for seven industrial categories under ELG Plan 15. ELGs cover more pollutants than just PFAS, but of the seven industries named in the suit, at least one (organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers manufacturing) is likely to be the focus of PFAS-based ELGs. It’s now up to the EPA to determine how it will respond to the court’s decision. ### Debate Continues Over PFAS in Pesticides The [approval of four chemicals](https://cen.acs.org/environment/pesticides/4-new-pesticides-ignite-debate/103/web/2025/06) by the EPA for use in pesticides has reignited the debate over which compounds are categorized as PFAS and which compounds are not. The approved compounds meet the definition of PFAS as outlined in many of the state bans in PFAS on consumer products, i.e., compounds containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. However, the EPA’s working definition, as defined in the [2021 National PFAS Testing Strategy](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2021-10/pfas-natl-test-strategy.pdf), includes compounds with at least two adjacent carbon atoms, where one carbon is fully fluorinated and the other is at least partially fluorinated. Further complicating the discussion, as reported by [Chemical & Engineering News](https://cen.acs.org/environment/pesticides/4-new-pesticides-ignite-debate/103/web/2025/06), the EPA’s Office of Pesticides defines PFAS as compounds with at least two saturated, fully fluorinated carbon atoms. While the question of “What is a PFAS?” might not be resolved any time soon, these latest approvals could spark increased regulatory action at the state level. [Maine](https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1501&item=4&snum=130) has already banned intentionally added PFAS in pesticides as of 2030. Maryland has [a proposed ban](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0386?ys=2025rs) working its way through the state legislature. I wouldn’t be surprised to see more statewide bans on PFAS in pesticides proposed due to the EPA’s recent action. #### Penn State Finds PFAS in Private Wells A Penn State study of drinking water from 167 private wells found PFAS levels above the federal limits in 18% and detectable PFAS in 65% of wells. The results of this study can be found in [the July issue](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301479725018390?via%3Dihub) of the Journal of Environmental Management. Excepting as required under [New Jersey’s Private Well Testing Act](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/private-well-testing-nj-pwta/), testing of private wells for PFAS is typically voluntary. However, a few states have begun to allocate funds to support property owners, so be sure to check with your local office of the environment or equivalent. You can also download our info sheet to learn more about PFAS testing of private wells: [Should Private Wells be Tested for PFAS?](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-should-private-wells-be-tested-for-pfas) ##### Upcoming Conferences As usual, our upcoming conference schedule is absolutely packed. If you are in the area or attending one of these, we would love to meet with you. [Contact us to request a meeting.](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) [Alabama Water and Pollution Control Association (AWPCA)](https://www.awpca.net/), Perdido Beach Resort, AL, August 11-13. I will be co-presenting a case study from one of our PFAS treatability pilot programs along with Scotti Wells from Insite Engineering. Presentation time is TBD. [Tribal Lands and Environment Forum](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/-temporary-slug-en/pfas-blog/pace-pfas-news-and-views-june-2025-dca7f966-c309-4c40-8723-cf873e1d7f65/Lindsay,%20it%20looks%20like%20Paul%20will%20be%20speaking,%20but%20I%20don't%20see%20a%20time%20or%20topic%20on%20the%20conference%20spreadsheet.%20Would%20you%20have%20that%3F), Minneapolis, MN, August 18-21. [2025 Georgia Environmental Conference](https://georgiaenet.com/), Jekyll Island, GA, August 20-22. At 4:30 on the 21st. I will be presenting a multi-media comparison between PFAS test methods EPA 1633 and EPA 8327/ASTM D8421. [Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Region 6 Conference](https://www.tnswana.com/post/region-6-conference), Chattanooga, TN, September 9-12. I will be participating in a panel of PFAS experts at 10 AM. [Illinois Rural Water Association Conference](https://www.ilrwa.org/IPWSOA/IPWSOA%20Conference.html), Springfield, IL, September 10-12. Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager, Environmental Compliance & Emerging Contaminants, will be conducting a session on PFAS MCLs, the “what, when, and how” at 11:15 on September 11. [NRWA WaterPro Conference](https://www.waterproconference.org/), New Orleans, LA, September 15-17. On September 16, at 9:45, we will be co-presenting the case study from our PFAS treatability pilot programs. [Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast (BCONE) Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop (NSCW)](https://www.brownfieldcoalitionne.org/the-nscw), Schenectady, NY, September 17-18. Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager, will be participating in a panel of PFAS experts. Session time is TBD. ###### How can we help? This is a time of great uncertainty. Even if we put aside the change in administration, the science of PFAS test methods, toxicity, and treatment is continually evolving. If our input or services can help you navigate the sea of new information and new regulations, don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us). ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Dry Cleaning, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – February 2024](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-february-2024/) **Published:** February 15, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – February 2024 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - February 15, 2024 - 8:00 pm - Tags: Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PFAS20News20and20Views-2-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks to deliver on the commitments remaining in the [2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap](https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-strategic-roadmap-epas-commitments-action-2021-2024), we’re expecting to see many new proposals and tying up of loose ends. At the same time, states and other entities are also focusing on PFAS, so we expect plenty of PFAS action at that level as well. As always, in our PFAS News and Views posts, we highlight and provide our perspectives on those news stories most important to our customers. ### EPA Releases Final Version of Method 1633 and Method 1621 In late in January, the EPA finalized Method 1633 and [Method 1621](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-01/method-1621-for-web-posting.pdf). These methods are a critical step forward in method standardization for the analysis of PFAS in non-potable liquids and solid matrices. Notably, Method 1633 now includes protocols for testing all planned matrices, including wastewater, surface water, ground water, soils, biosolids, biological tissues, landfill leachate, and sediment. ### EPA Proposes Two New RCRA Rules for PFAS On February 1, the EPA [announced](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-new-steps-protect-communities-pfas-and-other) two new rules to address PFAS environmental contamination. The first proposal would [designate 9 PFAS as hazardous compounds](https://www.epa.gov/hw/proposal-list-nine-and-polyfluoroalkyl-compounds-resource-conservation-and-recovery-act) under the Resource Recovery and Conservation Act (RCRA). The PFAS to be listed include PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, HFPO-DA, PFNA, PFHxS, PFDA, PFHxA, and PFBA. The second proposal seeks to [amend the definition of hazardous waste](https://www.epa.gov/hw/proposal-clarify-authority-address-releases-hazardous-waste-treatment-storage-and-disposal) under RCRA to give the EPA the authority to require corrective action, not only of substances identified as hazardous waste in the regulations but also of any substance that meets the statutory definition of hazardous waste. ### EPA Releases List of Known PFAS Chemicals for TSCA Reporting On January 26, the EPA published a list of [known PFAS chemicals](https://cdxapps.epa.gov/oms-substance-registry-services/substance-list-details/490) that trigger reporting requirements under the EPA’s recently promulgated [Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) PFAS reporting rule](https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/tsca-section-8a7-reporting-and-recordkeeping). This list helps clarify the requirements as the TSCA reporting rule only describes the structure of the PFAS that would trigger reporting and not the chemical names or CAS numbers. However, [some experts are advising caution](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/epa-releases-list-of-known-pfas-9765823/) as the known chemicals list only includes 1,224 PFAS, while the EPA initially estimated the new reporting rule would cover 1,462 compounds. In other words, this TSCA PFAS list should probably not be considered final. ### Statutory Deadline for PFAS MCLs in Drinking Water In its Second Annual Progress Report ([issued December 2023](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-12/epas-pfas-strategic-roadmap-dec-2023508v2.pdf)), the EPA said it plans to finalize its National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR), setting limits on certain PFAS in drinking water in early 2024. As the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators ([ASDWA](https://www.asdwa.org/2023/12/18/epa-sends-final-rule-to-regulate-pfas-in-drinking-water-to-omb/)) pointed out recently, the final rule was sent for review to the [Office of Management and Budget](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eoDetails?rrid=353263) (OMB) on December 15, 2023, and the EPA’s statutory deadline for finalizing the rule is September 2024. ### TRI Reporting Requirements Now Stand at 196 PFAS On January 9, the EPA announced the addition of [seven PFAS](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-requires-toxics-release-inventory-reporting-seven-additional-pfas) to its Toxic Inventory Control (TRI) reporting requirements, bringing the total number of PFAS covered by TRI to 196. Six of the PFAS were automatically added due to the finalization of their toxicity values. These six include: - Ammonium perfluorohexanoate; Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number (CASRN) 21615-47-4 - Lithium bis\[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl\] azanide; CASRN 90076-65-6 - Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA); CASRN 307-24-4 - Perfluoropropanoic acid (PFPrA); CASRN 422-64-0 - Sodium perfluorohexanoate; CASRN 2923-26-4 - 1,1,1-Trifluoro-N-\[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl\] methanesulfonamide; CASRN 82113-65-3 A seventh (betaines, dimethyl(.gamma.-.omega.-perfluoro-.gamma.-hydro-C8-18-alkyl); CASRN 2816091-53-7) was added automatically due to declassification under TSCA. ### SNUR Approval Required for Re-activated PFAS **![PACE-1700-MN-124](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PACE-1700-MN-124.jpg)**On January 11, the EPA [published](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/11/2024-00412/per--and-poly-fluoroalkyl-chemical-substances-designated-as-inactive-on-the-tsca-inventory) a final Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) requiring companies to receive approval from the agency before manufacturing, importing, or processing PFAS designated as “inactive” in the TSCA inventory. This new rule takes effect on March 11, 2024, although [some exemptions](https://www.natlawreview.com/article/epa-takes-steps-limit-use-certain-pfas) may be applied. ### State Deadlines for Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) Proposals Maine’s [PFAS in Consumer Products law](https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/38/title38sec1614.html) allows some exemptions for manufacturers if the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) determines the PFAS “to be essential for health, safety or the functioning of society” or if there are no reasonably available alternatives. Proposals are due to the DEP by March 1, 2024. [Minnesota’s law](https://www.revisor.mn.gov/laws/2023/0/Session+Law/Chapter/60/) also allows exemptions to the upcoming bans on the sale of products containing PFAS if the manufacturer can prove that the PFAS is “essential for health, safety, or the functioning of society and for which alternatives are not reasonably available.” However, in this case, [the request for comments](https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/c-pfas-rule3-01.pdf) serves as legal notice of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) intent to begin rulemaking. In addition, the agency is requesting input on the rulemaking itself, not on which specific uses of PFAS are currently unavoidable. Comments are due by [4:30 PM CT on March 1st](https://minnesotaoah.granicusideas.com/). ### Oeko-Tex Changes PFAS Limits in Product Certifications PFOA and PFOS-free labeling is becoming more common. Oeko-Tex was one of the first to provide a PFAS-free certification for textiles. In January 2024, the association [updated three certifications](https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/news/press-releases/oeko-tex-new-regulations-2024-press-release) (Standard 100, Leather Standard, and Eco Passport) to include a total fluorine limit of 100 mg/kg. This new limit replaced the previous limit, which measured PFAS in terms of extractable organic fluorine (EOF). Oeko-Tex says it made the change to more closely align with state regulatory limits or bans on PFAS in textiles and apparel. ### New Hampshire Proposes Ban on PFAS in Consumer Products On January 9, 2024, HB 1649 was introduced into the New Hampshire state legislature. This bill seeks to ban intentionally added PFAS in a variety of consumer products, including carpets and rugs, cosmetics, fabric treatments, feminine hygiene products, fluorine-treated containers, food packaging and containers, juvenile products, personal protective equipment, dental floss, and upholstered furniture. In the bill, PFAS are defined as “a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon or methylene carbon atom.” If passed, the ban would take effect July 1, 2028. [**Webinar: Quantifying PFAS in Consumer Products**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products) Bans and limits on PFAS in consumer products are being considered around the world. On February 14, experts from the ASTM subcommittee on PFAS discussed what you need to know about project planning, analytical technologies, and available methods to quantify PFAS in consumer and related products. If you missed the session, you can still watch it on-demand by [registering here](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products). ### We’re here for you in 2024! As I noted at the beginning of this post, we expect 2024 to be filled with PFAS news as the EPA reaches the end of its PFAS Strategic Roadmap and states add PFAS to their legislation agendas. We’ll be here for you as the stories unfold, sharing our insights on what the details mean for our customers and how Pace® can help you address whatever challenges lie ahead. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – December 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-december-2025/) **Published:** December 10, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – December 2025 - By: Paul Jackson - December 10, 2025 - 3:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS-News-and-Views-1024x512.jpg "PFAS News and Views – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As 2025 draws to a close, new federal and state PFAS rules are reshaping reporting, drinking water standards, and product restrictions across the U.S. This month’s summary includes proposed changes to TSCA reporting and noteworthy PFAS regulatory developments in Washington, Wisconsin, California, and Georgia. ### **FEDERAL PFAS ACTIONS** **U.S. EPA Proposes Update to Definition of WOTUS** On November 20, 2025, the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [published a proposed rule](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-11/updated_definition_wotus_nprm.pdf) to update the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. Key changes include removing “interstate waters” from the WOTUS definition and expanding the list of exclusions, such as adding certain ditches and groundwater, to reflect a narrower regulatory approach. ![blog square (20)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20square%20(20).png?width=350&height=350&name=blog%20square%20(20).png) The redefinition reduces federal jurisdiction over navigable waters and increases responsibility at the state and local level. The primary program impacted is likely to be the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which is already administered at the state level in all but three states. Consequently, these changes may prompt states to revisit their wastewater discharge permitting program to ensure waters that fall outside the revised definition of WOTUS remain protected. Businesses managing PFAS should closely track both federal and state definitions to ensure full compliance as jurisdictional boundaries continue to evolve.​ ### **TSCA Reporting Changes** The 2023 TSCA rule requiring companies to report PFAS uses, production volumes, disposal, exposures, and hazards dating back to January 1, 2011, drew significant industry criticism for being overly burdensome. In response, [the U.S. EPA announced](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-changes-make-pfas-reporting-requirements-more-practical-and-0) it would take action to lower the reporting burden for PFAS, including adding exemptions for: - PFAS in mixtures or articles at concentrations of 0.1% or lower - PFAS imported as part of a product - PFAS manufactured or used for R&D purposes - PFAS classified as byproducts or impurities The proposed rule also shortens the reporting window from six months to three months, beginning 60 days after the final rule takes effect. The inception date for historical remains January 1, 2011, under this proposal. ### **KEY STATE ACTIONS** **Wisconsin** Approximately [one-third of Wisconsin residents](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/private.htm#:~:text=About%2030%20percent%20of%20Wisconsin%20residents) rely on private wells for drinking water. [Assembly Bill 635](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab635) aims to improve public disclosure and response to groundwater contamination. The bill requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to notify county and tribal health departments within seven business days when [groundwater](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/pfas-in-ground-surface-waters/?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1766153876500.1766159550685.188&__hssc=168035390.101.1766159550685&__hsfp=3373270411) standards for PFAS, lead, and nitrates are exceeded. While the [Wisconsin Department of Health Services](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDHS/bulletins/3cf9304) has developed groundwater standards, as of late 2025, final enforceable PFAS groundwater standards have not yet been promulgated by the Wisconsin DNR. Entities that manufacture, use, or dispose of PFAS in ways that could affect groundwater should monitor these developments closely, as future rulemaking may expand their compliance obligations. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources also announced the launch of [Be Well Informed](https://naturalresources.extension.wisc.edu/emerging-contaminants-outreach/understanding-my-laboratory-results/). This new online tool was developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin and is designed to help private well owners interpret their certified drinking water lab test results. **Washington** On November 20, 2025, Washington state adopted Cycle 1.5. This rule updates Washington’s broader “Safer Products for Washington” program that targets intentionally added PFAS in consumer products. Under Cycle 1.5, the Department of Ecology amended Chapter 173337 WAC to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products in three categories: - apparel and accessories - automotive washes - cleaning products The rule also requires manufacturers to report intentionally added PFAS in several additional categories: - certain outerwear and “extreme and extended use” apparel - footwear - recreational and travel gear - cookware and kitchen supplies - car and floor waxes - hard-surface sealers - ski waxes - firefighting personal protective equipment Washington uses a “rebuttable presumption” approach: if total fluorine exceeds 50 parts per million (ppm) in regulated products, the Department of Ecology presumes intentionally added PFAS. Manufacturers can rebut this finding with supply chain documentation, safety data sheets, and expert analysis. Restrictions begin on January 1, 2027, and the first reports are due January 31, 2027. [Watch: Quantifying PFAS in Consumer and Related Products](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products) **Minnesota** On December 8, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) [finalized administrative rules](https://mn.gov/admin/assets/SR50_23_tcm36-715425.pdf) requiring manufacturers to report PFAS in products sold in the state. The rules provide flexibility through options such as group reporting, reporting concentration ranges instead of exact amounts, and processes for waivers, extensions, and trade secret protections. They also establish a one‑time $800 fee to support implementation. The MPCA is rolling out the PFAS Reporting Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM), with a soft launch to selected manufacturers in December 2025 and full access beginning in January 2026. Initial reports under the new administrative rules are due July 1, 2026. **Illinois** In November, the Illinois EPA issued a health advisory of 700 ppt for 6:2 FTS. While health advisories in Illinois serve as informal guidance and are not enforceable drinking water standards, they inform state rulemaking proposals under [35 Ill. Adm. Code 620.601](https://ilrules.elaws.us/iac/t35_pt620_sec.620.601). Illinois currently has established groundwater standards for six PFAS compounds (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFBS, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA/GenX) in Class I (potable) groundwater. However, no additional PFAS drinking water MCLs beyond federal limits have been set. **Georgia** In early November, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division [proposed updating](https://epd.georgia.gov/document/document/notice-stakeholder-meetingchapter-391-3-pfas111025pdf/download) the state’s Rules for Safe Drinking Water to align PFOA and PFOS limits with federal standards. A statewide stakeholder meeting is set to be held on December 10th. **California** On October 29, the California State Water Resources Board issued [new and revised notification and response levels](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/california-state-water-resources-8250072/) for several PFAS. Key changes include: - Notification levels for PFOA and PFOS were revised to 4 ppt to align with the current National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. - The response level for PFHxS was set to a running annual average (RAA) of 10 ppt. - PFHxA now has a response level of 1,000 ppt and a notification level of 10,000 ppt as measured by the RAA. ###### **OF INTEREST** [EPA Fact Checks Claims That It Approved PFAS in Pesticides](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/fact-check-epa-debunks-false-claims-agency-recently-approved-forever-chemical) [EPA Poised to Approve Incineration as PFAS Destruction Method in Upcoming Guidance](https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/waste-management/1712658/epa-poised-to-approve-incineration-as-pfas-destruction-method-in-upcoming-guidance) [Congress Considers PFAS Liability Protections for Construction and Water Industries](https://www.indexbox.io/blog/congress-considers-pfas-liability-protections-for-construction-and-water-industries/) [Testing Food for PFAS and Assessing Dietary Exposure | FDA](https://www.fda.gov/food/process-contaminants-food/testing-food-pfas-and-assessing-dietary-exposure) [PFAS in Firefighting Foam (AFFF) and Equipment: State-by-State Regulations](https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/environmental-law/1711068/pfas-in-firefighting-foam-afff-and-equipment-state-by-state-regulations) [Pharma Pushes Back on State PFAS Regulations](https://undark.org/2025/11/25/pharma-pfas-regulations/) [Toxic Sewage Sludge Case Now on Appeal](https://peer.org/adverse-court-decision-toxic-sewage-sludge-case-on-appeal/) [Leachate Recirculation to Reduce PFAS Discharge from Landfills](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969725026506) [PEER Files IQA Request to Correct EPA Claim That PFOA Has Been Phased Out](https://www.lawbc.com/peer-files-iqa-request-to-correct-epa-claim-that-pfoa-has-been-phased-out/) ###### **PFAS WEBINARS** [**Webinar: Comprehensive Overview of Core Discrete Fracture Network (COREDFN): A High-Resolution Approach to Bedrock Investigations Involving VOCs and PFAS**](https://info.pacelabs.com/coredfn-webinar) – Part 2 of this webinar will be conducted on December 10 at noon ET and focus on COREDFN adaptation for sites with potential PFAS contamination. This session is particularly suited to professionals conducting Environmental Site Assessments, CERCLA compliance reviews, and remediation projects. [Register here.](https://info.pacelabs.com/coredfn-webinar) ###### **LOOKING AHEAD TO 2026** As PFAS regulatory requirements accelerate and compliance obligations grow more complex, Pace® is here to support you with testing expertise, regulatory insight, and custom project solutions. If you have questions about compliance, want to learn more about PFAS testing, or need a project-specific quote, [contact our PFAS specialists today](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1766153876500.1766159550685.188&__hssc=168035390.101.1766159550685&__hsfp=3373270411). We look forward to helping you navigate these developments and stay ahead of the curve in 2026 and beyond. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – August 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-august-2025/) **Published:** August 13, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – August 2025 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - August 13, 2025 - 4:00 pm - Tags: DOD, Drinking Water, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFAS20News20and20Views-6-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") It’s hard to believe, but Pace® PFAS News & Views is already in its fourth year of publication! This month, we decided to freshen up our style by dividing the monthly newsletter into four distinct sections: federal actions, state actions, topics of interest, and conferences & webinars. Our goal is to continue to provide relevant information to our clients, but in a format that is easier to scan and digest. As always, we will provide our perspectives as well. We hope you enjoy the new approach! ### FEDERAL ACTIONS #### Office of Research and Development Replaced Several media outlets have reported the dismantling of the U.S. EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD). However, [according to the agency’s official press release](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-next-phase-organizational-improvements-better-integrate-science-agency), the ORD is being replaced by the newly created Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions (OASES). #### EPA Ordered to Re-evaluate ELGs in 7 Industries As reported in the National Law Review, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit [ordered the EPA to re-evaluate revising Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs)](https://natlawreview.com/article/epa-must-reconsider-developing-elgs-seven-industries) for seven industries: Petroleum Refining, Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers Manufacturing (OCPSF), Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, Fertilizer Manufacturing, Pesticide Chemical Manufacturing, Plastics Molding and Forming Facilities; and Nonferrous Metals Manufacturing. While this order does not necessarily mean that the revised ELGs will be forthcoming or that they will include PFAS, several of these industries are prime targets for PFAS-related ELGs. #### Case Against Primary Drinking Water Regulations Moves Forward As we’ve been reporting nearly every month, the consolidated case against the EPA’s primary drinking water regulations has been on hold to give the new administrators time to review the facts of the case and decide how they want to move forward. On July 21, the agency filed a [Motion to Govern Future Proceedings](https://www.asdwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PFAS-Court-Motion-to-Govern-Future-Proceedings-072125.pdf), asking for the case to be removed from abeyance. This allows the opposing parties to collaborate on how to proceed. The motion was unopposed, and both sides were given until August 1 to submit their proposals. #### Bill Introduced in Congress to Set PFAS Limits in Drinking Water In late June, [H.R. 4168](https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr4168/text) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. No doubt, one of the shortest bills ever introduced in Congress, the main clause simply reads: *The final rule issued by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency titled PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (*[*89 Fed. Reg. 32532*](http://api.fdsys.gov/link?collection=fr&volume=89&page=32532)*; April 26, 2024), as in effect on June 25, 2024, shall have the force and effect of law.* If passed, this law would uphold the [current MCLs on PFAS](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-regulations/npdwr) set by the EPA under the Safe Drinking Water Act in 2024. While the legislation has a long way to go before it gets anywhere near the finish line, it is one to watch. #### DOD Publishes Risk-Based Approach to PFAS As requested by the U.S. House of Representatives under a 2024 appropriations bill, the Department of Defense (DOD) has published [a report on its use of PFAS deemed critical](https://www.denix.osd.mil/cmrmp/denix-files/sites/14/2025/07/2025-DoD-Update-on-PFAS-Critical-Uses.pdf). In this report, the DOD recommends taking a risk-based approach to PFAS that considers “the chemical/physical properties and exposure pathways.” In addition, the agency points out that PFAS play a critical role in the defense supply chain. Until suitable replacements can be found, the agency claims that driving U.S.-based chemicals companies out of the PFAS business could create a risk to national security if the only remaining viable sources are countries such as China. #### KEY STATE ACTIONS ##### State Agency Actions State legislatures often write high-level bills that give an agency the authority to determine the details and manage enforcement. Here are several state agency actions worth noting: **Minnesota** – In response to stakeholder comments, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced that it will be [extending the reporting deadline](https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/reporting-pfas-in-products) defined in the state PFAS-in-Products law to July 1, 2026. **California** – The State Water Resources Control Board has [proposed revisions](https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/NotificationLevels.html) to the PFAS notifications level for PFOA and PFOS to 4 parts per trillion (ppt) each. The proposal also includes revising the notification level for PFHxA to 1000 ppt and the response levels for PFHxA and PFHxS to 10,000 ppt and 10 ppt, respectively. ##### Washington DOE ban on PFAS The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) has been granted broad authority to add products to prohibit intentionally added PFAS in various product categories under the Safer Products for Washington program. In June, [the agency announced](https://ecology.wa.gov/getattachment/33aa9d65-bdec-493f-a117-4124f23bf93e/WSR-25-12-097.pdf) the addition of several types of consumer products, including:![blog square (2)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/blog20square202.png) - Apparel for extreme and extended use - Footwear - Gear for recreation and travel - Automotive waxes - Cookware and kitchen supplies - Firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) - Floor waxes and polishes - Hard surface sealers - Ski waxes The ban goes into effect on January 1, 2026, and manufacturers have until January 31, 2027, to report. In the rule, the detection of total fluorine is presumed to indicate the intentional addition of PFAS. Manufacturers will have the right to rebut the finding. ##### New Hampshire Expands [H.B. 566](https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2025&id=53&txtFormat=html) was signed into law in New Hampshire. This bill requires permit applications for new landfills to contain a detailed plan for leachate management. While the law does not explicitly mention PFAS, it provides a vehicle for future PFAS management in the state. ###### OF INTEREST There are always more interesting stories than we have space to comment on each month! Here are just a few recent articles of interest: [Uncovering PFAS Contamination in Frontline Communities](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LGKXuZlHcXMuj5z9IOtiWvDMcxNzI-c7/view) – Phase II of a report from the Waterkeepers Alliance, focusing on water samples upstream and downstream from wastewater treatment facilities and permitted biosolids sites. [Government Accountability Office (GAO): Persistent Chemicals: Information on EPA’s Analysis of Costs for Its PFAS Drinking Water Regulation](https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-25-107897) [Maine Department of Environmental Protection Approves two of 11 Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) proposals for PFAS in consumer products](https://natlawreview.com/article/mdep-receives-11-cuu-proposals-products-containing-intentionally-added-pfas) [Regulation of Advanced Recycling is at a Crossroad](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/regulation-of-advanced-recycling-is-at-1067196/) – This is an excellent article for anyone looking to better understand the PFAS-related challenges in plastic recycling. [Researchers study the presence of PFAS in ski racing areas](https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsenvironau.5c00002) [New research uncovers gene impacts of PFAS exposure in fire fighters](https://healthsciences.arizona.edu/news/releases/new-research-uncovers-gene-impacts-pfas-exposure-firefighters) [Clinical concerns about PFAS in dermatology](https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/forever-chemicals-michelle-hure-md-discusses-clinical-concerns-about-pfas-in-dermatology) ##### EVENTS AND WEBINARS If you are in the area or attending one of these upcoming events, we would love to meet with you. [Contact us to request a meeting.](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) [Alabama Water and Pollution Control Association (AWPCA)](https://www.awpca.net/), Perdido Beach Resort, AL, August 11-13. I will be co-presenting a case study from one of our PFAS treatability pilot programs along with Scotti Wells from Insite Engineering on August 12, from 1:30 – 2:30. Tribal Lands and Environment Forum, Minneapolis, MN, August 18-21. Isaac Schmidt will be the second speaker in a 1.5-hour time block, starting at 1:30 PM. His topic will be: Hidden Tool in the PFAS Toolkit: EPA 8327/ASTM D8421/D8535, Faster TAT and Lower Cost. [2025 Georgia Environmental Conference](https://georgiaenet.com/), Jekyll Island, GA, August 20-22. At 4:30 on the 21st, I will be presenting a multi-media comparison between PFAS test methods EPA 1633 and EPA 8327/ASTM D8421. [Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Region 6 Conference](https://www.tnswana.com/post/region-6-conference), Chattanooga, TN, September 9-12. I will be participating in a panel of PFAS experts at 10 AM. [Illinois Rural Water Association Conference](https://www.ilrwa.org/IPWSOA/IPWSOA%20Conference.html), Springfield, IL, September 10-12. Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager, Environmental Compliance & Emerging Contaminants, will be conducting a session on PFAS MCLs, the “what, when, and how” at 11:15 on September 11. [NRWA WaterPro Conference](https://www.waterproconference.org/), New Orleans, LA, September 15-17. On September 16, at 9:45, we will be co-presenting the case study from our PFAS treatability pilot programs. [Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast (BCONE) Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop (NSCW)](https://www.brownfieldcoalitionne.org/the-nscw), Schenectady, NY, September 17-18. Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager, will be participating in a panel of PFAS experts. Session time is TBD. [Georgia Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (GASWANA) 2025 Fall Conference and Annual Business Meeting](https://gaswana.org/meetinginfo.php?p_or_f=f), Jekyll Island, GA, September 17-19. North Carolina Pretreatment Consortium (NCPC) Annual Conference, Wrightsville Beach, NC, September 21-23. Brittany Neff and I will be representing Pace®. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** DOD, Drinking Water, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – August 2024](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-august-2024/) **Published:** August 27, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – August 2024 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - August 27, 2024 - 5:29 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Consumer Products, Drinking Water, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PFAS20News20and20Views-2-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The U.S. EPA may be reaching the end of its four-year PFAS Strategic Roadmap, but there are still a few loose ends to tie up. This summer also brought us plenty of state-level PFAS action as at least five states enacted bans on PFAS in consumer products. In this post, we look at some recent actions and those that might be taken before the end of 2024. ### CERCLA Hazardous Substances Designation in Effect The CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act/Superfund) Hazardous Substances designation of PFOA and PFOS went into effect on July 8th. We created an Information Sheet on what the CERCLA designation means for our customers and how Pace® can help. [Download the Info Sheet.](https://info.pacelabs.com/cercla-info-sheet) ### Fifth Round of UCMR 5 Data Released In July, the U.S. EPA released another round of data from UCMR 5 (Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule) and [published an analysis](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/ucmr5-data-summary_0.pdf) on the UCMR 5 website. While the first round of sampling is not scheduled to be completed until December 2025, here are some key highlights: - 6400+ Public Water Systems (PWS) have reported results. - Of the unregulated contaminants, only lithium was found in concentrations above the reference limit. However, that was the case in nearly 25% of systems. - 3400+ PWS have reported complete results for PFAS regulated under the NPDWR (National Primary Drinking Water Regulations). \* - Percentages of PWS with averages greater than the MCL include 9.1% – PFOS, 7.1% – PFOA, 0.0% – HFPO-DA, 0.8% – PFHxS, and 0.1% – PFNA. - For contaminants included in the Hazard Index (HFPO-DA, PFHxS, PFNA, PFBS), 1.0% of those PWS reporting a full set of results had levels above the limitless value of 1. - 11% of PWS reported one or more averages greater than the MCL set by the NPDWR. This is close to the EPA’s original estimate that 10% of PWS would need to take some remedial action. However, PWS still have until 2027 to complete NPDWR sampling and another two years after that to implement changes to address elevated levels of PFAS. \* Although the UCMR program typically deals only with unregulated contaminants, five PFAS were regulated after UCMR 5 had been finalized. The compounds are still included in UCMR 5 sampling requirements. ### PFAS in Pesticides In the past, we have reported on studies that found PFAS in pesticides not originally formulated with PFAS as an active ingredient. Researchers found that PFAS can leach from the containers used to store the pesticides. Now, a peer-reviewed study published by Environmental Health Perspectives has found PFAS make up 14% of the active ingredients in pesticides and were also listed as inert ingredients. The study includes tables of inert and active ingredients classified as PFAS, which may prove helpful when reading labels to assess PFAS in pesticide contents. Pace® also provides testing services that can analyze for PFAS in pesticides and other commercial/industrial products. [Request a quote.](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GHYJZ6J) ### EPA Adds 12 PFAS to Fish Advisory Guidance In July, the U.S. EPA added several PFAS to its [fish advisory guidance](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-06/contaminants-monitor-fish-factsheet-july2024.pdf) for states, Tribes, and territories. Five PFAS were listed as Contaminants to Monitor for advisories: PFDA, PFHxS, PFNA, PFOA, and PFOS. Because oral toxicity values have been established for these compounds, the agency believes elevated levels warrant public notice. The agency also recommends gathering data on concentrations of seven additional PFAS for which toxicity values have not been established: PFDS, PFDoA, PFHpS, PFOSA, PFTeDA, PFTrDA, and PFUda (also referred to as PFUnA and PFUnDA). Pace® offers PFAS testing in biota, including fish tissue. Contact us to [request a quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) or for [more information](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) on sampling and testing procedures. ### What We’re Watching In the second half of 2024, here are a few actions we will be watching for. **RCRA Hazardous Constituents Proposal –** On February 1, the U.S. EPA [proposed](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-new-steps-protect-communities-pfas-and-other) two new rules to address PFAS environmental contamination. The first proposal would [designate 9 PFAS as hazardous compounds](https://www.epa.gov/hw/proposal-list-nine-and-polyfluoroalkyl-compounds-resource-conservation-and-recovery-act) under the Resource Recovery and Conservation Act (RCRA). The second proposal seeks to [amend the definition of hazardous waste](https://www.epa.gov/hw/proposal-clarify-authority-address-releases-hazardous-waste-treatment-storage-and-disposal) under RCRA to give the EPA the authority to require corrective action, not only of substances identified as hazardous waste in the regulations but also of any substance that meets the statutory definition of hazardous waste. If finalized, these rules could significantly impact solid and liquid waste management and disposal practices. **U.S. EPA Information Collection Rule –** The EPA recently proposed an Information Collection Rule (ICR) focused on PFAS in wastewater influent, effluent, and biosolids. If finalized, this rule will impact the country’s largest publicly owned treatment works (POTWS). Our recent webinar discussing this important proposal is now available on demand: [US EPA Information Collection Rule (ICR) Proposal for PFAS and NPDES](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes) ### State Limits and Bans on PFAS The chart below shows state limits and bans enacted over the last couple of months. State Bill # Scope Colorado [SB24-081](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-081) Intentionally added PFAS in outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions unless accompanied by a disclosure (effective Jan 1, 2025); cleaning products that are not medical floor maintenance products, cookware, dental floss, menstruation products, and ski wax (effective Jan 1, 2026); installing artificial turf with intentionally added PFAS (effective Jan 1, 2026); medical floor maintenance products, textile articles, outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions, and food equipment intended primarily for use in commercial settings (effective Jan 1, 2028) Connecticut [SB 292](https://legiscan.com/CT/bill/SB00292/2024) Soil amendments containing biosolids or wastewater sludge (effective Oct 21, 2024); Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions unless accompanied by a disclosure (effective Jan 1, 2026); Banned unless prior notification and labeling: Apparel, carpets and rugs, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics (with some exceptions), dental floss, fabric treatments, menstruation products, textile furnishings, ski wax, upholstered furniture (effective July 1, 2026); Apparel, turnout gear, carpets or rugs, cleaning products, cosmetics (some exemptions), dental floss, fabric treatments, children’s products, menstruation products, textile furnishings, ski wax, upholstered furniture, outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions (effective Jan 1, 2028) New Hampshire HB 1649 Intentionally added PFAS in carpets or rugs, cosmetics, fabric treatments, feminine hygiene products, fluorine-treated containers, food packaging and containers, juvenile products, personal protective equipment, dental floss, and upholstered furniture. (effective Jan 1, 2027) Note: New Hampshire [HB 1415](https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2024&id=1787&txtFormat=html) was passed by both houses but vetoed by the Governor as being too broad and conflicting with prior legislation. This law would have held property owners responsible for remediation if total concentrations of regulated PFAS in ambient groundwater exceeded 100 ppt (parts per trillion). New York [S 8932](https://legiscan.com/NY/bill/S08932/2023) Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS. Rhode Island [H 7356](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText24/HouseText24/H7356Aaa.pdf) Intentionally added PFAS in artificial turf, carpets or rugs, cookware, cosmetics, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstrual products, ski wax, textiles (effective Jan 1, 2027) Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions (effective Jan 1, 2029) Rhode Island [H 7619](https://legiscan.com/RI/text/H7619/2024) Postpones the ban on PFAS in food packaging until January 1, 2025, and in processing agents until July 1, 2027. Vermont [S 25](https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/S.25) Intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics, menstrual products, aftermarket stain and water-resistant treatments for rugs or carpets, cookware, food packaging, incontinency protection products, juvenile products, residential rugs and carpets, ski wax, textiles or textile articles, artificial turf, PPE intended for use in firefighting (effective Jan 1, 2026) Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions (effective July 1, 2028) ### On-Demand Webinars Between visiting customer sites and attending conferences, our PFAS team delivered several webinars on key topics this summer. These are now available on-demand. [US EPA Information Collection Rule (ICR) Proposal for PFAS and NPDES](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes) [EPA PFAS Test Methods Are Now Final, What That Means for Wastewater and Solid Waste Professionals](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-epa-pfas-test-methods-are-now-final-what-that-means-for-wastewater-and-solid-waste-professionals) [Is PFAS Sample Cross-Contamination Caused by Sampling?](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-is-pfas-sample-cross-contamination-caused-by-sampling) ### How Can We Help? If you have questions about PFAS testing or our specific services, [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). When you are ready, you can also [request a quote](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GHYJZ6J) for any of your testing needs. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Consumer Products, Drinking Water, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – April 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-april-2025/) **Published:** April 22, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – April 2025 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - April 22, 2025 - 4:45 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS, Stormwater ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFAS20News20and20Views-5-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-5 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Despite the [Regulatory Freeze Pending Review](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/regulatory-freeze-pending-review/), a lot has happened in the first quarter of 2025. To help our clients stay current, we’ve compiled the latest news and developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. ### EPA Gets More Time to Consider PFAS Primary Drinking Water Rules As [reported in WaterWorld](https://www.waterworld.com/water-utility-management/news/55281340/epa-seeks-extension-in-lawsuit-over-drinking-water-limits-on-pfas), the U.S. EPA has asked for and was granted another 30 days to prepare for the lawsuit brought by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) on October 7, 2024. This suit challenged the primary drinking water regulations on six PFAS established in 2024. ### Two PFAS-Free Product Certifications Now Available With more states banning PFAS in consumer and industrial products, independent PFAS-free certifications can help protect market reach and build consumer trust. Two industry groups announce new certifications for common products: **Green Seal** added a PFAS-free certification for [paints, coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and degreasers](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/green-seal-prohibits-pfas-paints-120000550.html). The organization already offers a similar certification for [cleaning and personal care products](https://greenseal.org/press-release/green-seal-prohibits-pfas-in-cleaning-and-personal-care-products/). **NSF International** also announced that it now offers a PFAS-free certification for [non-food products used in the food industry](https://www.fermag.com/articles/safety-organization-rolls-out-pfas-free-certification/), such as industrial lubricants that may come into contact with food. ### Public Comment Period for Stormwater Discharge Permitting Extended The public comment period for the EPA’s proposal to add PFAS to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting has been [extended to May 19, 2025](https://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater-discharges-industrial-activities). If finalized as proposed, a wide range of industry sectors known to produce or use PFAS in their operations would be required to monitor PFAS in their stormwater runoff. More details can be found on the [EPA’s proposal fact sheet](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-12/proposed-2026-msgp-fact-sheet.pdf). ### EPA Releases a 7th Set of UCMR 5 Data As with previous data sets, PFOA and PFOS are the compounds of greatest concern, with 12.5% of large PWSs detecting PFOS levels exceeding the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) limits. ![april n+v image](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/april20nv20image.png) [Source: The Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) Data Summary: January 2025](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/ucmr5-data-summary_0.pdf) Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager for Environmental Compliance and Emerging Contaminants, recently wrote a post on the states’ response to potential modifications to the NPDWR for PFAS. [Read: State Drill Down – PFAS in Drinking Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/state-drill-down-pfas-in-drinking-water/) ### PFAS Action in the States Paul’s post focused on drinking water limits, but states are also taking aim at PFAS in other matrices. Here are a few proposals that caught my attention over the last couple of weeks. [**Oregon**](https://www.oregon.gov/deq/rulemaking/pages/pfas-2025.aspx) proposed rulemaking that would designate six PFAS as hazardous substances. These compounds include PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and PFBS. Public comments on the proposed rule are due by 4PM on April 25. [**Vermont’s H.238**](https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0238/H-0238%20As%20Passed%20by%20the%20House%20Unofficial.pdf), which would add a ban on intentionally added PFAS in dental floss, cleaning products, and fluorinated containers to the state’s existing bans on PFAS in other consumer products, passed the House earlier this month. [**Maryland’s S.B. 732**](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0732F.pdf) requires all sewage sludge utilization (SSU) permits issued or renewed by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to limit concentrations of PFOS and PFOA. [**California**](https://legiscan.com/CA/drafts/SB682/2025) legislators introduced a PFAS ban aimed at PFAS in industrial products, such as refrigerants, solvents, propellants, hydraulic fluid additives, manufacturing aides used in semiconductor manufacturing, and more. [S.B 682](https://legiscan.com/CA/drafts/SB682/2025) gives manufacturers until 2040 to find an alternative, but this bill may be the most expansive ban on industrial uses of PFAS yet. [**New Mexico**](https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/house/HB0212.html) is one of the first states to pass PFAS legislation in the 2025 session. [HB 212](https://legiscan.com/NM/text/HB212/id/3206997) was signed into law on April 8. This law bans intentionally added PFAS in cookware, food packaging, dental floss, juvenile products, and firefighting foam as of January 1, 2027. Intentionally added PFAS will also be banned in carpets or rugs, cleaning products, cosmetics, fabric treatments, feminine hygiene products, textiles, textile furnishings, ski wax, and upholstered furniture as of January 1, 2028. All intentionally added PFAS in non-exempt products will be banned by 2032. Exempt categories include products such as medical devices and semiconductors. #### Pace® Webinars If you missed the session Bryan Pate, CEO of LW Utilities, and I did on treatment and destruction technologies for PFAS in drinking water, you can [catch it on-demand here](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-pfas-in-drinking-water-treatability-insights-and-analytical-overview). #### Pace® in the News Pace® Opens a PFAS Treatability Studies Center of Excellence Solving the challenge of PFAS environmental contamination will require both new and existing technologies for PFAS remediation, destruction, and removal. Pace® is proud to announce the opening of a PFAS Treatability Studies Center of Excellence. This team will work with clients across the country to help them assess various options for addressing elevated levels of PFAS in matrices such as drinking water, wastewater, and soil. [Learn more on our PFAS Treatability Studies page.](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) ##### Looking ahead The second quarter of 2025 should be interesting as we may start seeing movement – one way or the other – on rulemaking proposed by the U.S. EPA under the last administration. In addition, more state actions will be making their way through their respective legislatures. As always, we’ll be watching legislative action and rulemaking at both the federal and state levels and will offer our perspectives where appropriate. Of course, my travels around the country to present at conferences and meet with clients will also continue in Q2. Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the conferences I will be presenting at over the next couple of weeks. If you’re planning to attend any of these events, I would love to meet you. - Region 4 SWANA – Participating in a PFAS Panel - New Jersey Water Environment Association Annual Conference – Presenting a case study on PFAS cross contamination - [Tennessee Environmental Network Show of the South](https://www.tennesseeenet.com/) – Delivering a presentation comparing results from EPA 1633 and EPA 8327/ASTM D8421 - [New York SWANA](https://conference.nyfederation.org/) – Delivering a presentation on PFAS analytical methods for solid waste professionals Lastly, a year ago, our discussions with clients tended to center around testing to ensure compliance and assess potential liabilities, both legal and fiscal. Now, we’re seeing a tremendous response from water systems looking to implement various remediation technologies. Watch for more content on that in future posts. In the meantime, if you have questions, don’t hesitate to [reach out to us!](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us) ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS, Stormwater **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® News and Views - November 23, 2022](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-november-23-2022/) **Published:** November 23, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – November 23, 2022 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - November 23, 2022 - 6:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/news-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The world of PFAS contamination, testing, and regulation has been moving forward at breakneck speed as the U.S. EPA continues to implement its [PFAS Strategic Roadmap for 2021-2024](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2021-10/pfas-roadmap_final-508.pdf). To help Pace® customers stay up to date, we’re compiling the latest news and developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. In this edition of Pace® News and Views, we examine some recent and upcoming actions that may have a big impact on industry. ### Metal Finishing As outlined in the U.S. EPA’s [2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2021-10/pfas-roadmap_final-508.pdf), the agency plans to undertake rulemaking to restrict PFAS discharges from industrial categories where they have the data to do so. Guidelines for organic chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers (OCPSF) are expected by summer of next year. The agency also plans to address PFAS contamination from metal finishing and electroplating, but more data is needed before a rule can be proposed. (Expected Summer 2024) As reported by [Products Finishing Online](https://www.pfonline.com/news/epa-will-send-nationwide-pfas-survey-to-finishing-operations-by-october-), metal finishing and electroplating businesses may have received a data-gathering survey from the agency in October. The survey is a significant undertaking and will be executed under the federal Clean Water Act’s authority, similar to the last major discharge survey of the industry over 20 years ago. ### Plastics We mentioned this in our last News and Views, but given the potential impact on industry, this one is worth mentioning again. On August 12th, the U.S. EPA released [the results of a study ](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-09/EPA%20PFAS%20Container%20Leaching%20Study%2008122022_0.pdf)confirming that liquids can contain unintentionally added PFAS if they are stored in plastic containers made with PFAS. Stephen Somerville, PFAS Technical Manager at Pace®, recently contributed to another study which examined the level of leaching from various types of HPDE containers. For more information on the results of that study, [reach out to us.](https://pfas.com/contact/) Not all fluorinated plastics contain PFAS. Pace® PFAS testing services can help you determine if the products you produce or distribute are at risk. [Learn more on PFAS.com.](https://pfas.com/pfas-matrices/articles-of-commerce/) ### Food & Beverage We’ve recently reported that the FDA is taking a closer look at PFAS regulations, especially with the concerns over PFAS in food packaging potentially leaching into the products we consume. Earlier this year, PFAS control advocates attempted to get restrictions on PFAS included in [S 4348, the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4348). This included prohibitions on PFAS in food packaging as well as expanding the right of the FDA to recall consumer products with added PFAS and to implement additional reporting requirements. As reported in Chemical Watch, the bill was signed by the president on September 30th, but without the additional PFAS amendments.![bottles](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bottles.png) Although bottled water is not covered under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), it seems likely that the FDA will feel compelled to set limits for PFOA and PFOS when National Primary Drinking Water Regulations are set for these two compounds. The agency considered setting limits in 2020 but rejected the idea. However, calls are increasing for FDA oversight of PFAS in bottled water. The International Bottled Water Association currently limits PFAS to 5 ppt for any one compound and 10 ppt for all PFAS combined. ### California California deserves its own entry in this edition of PFAS News and Views. Here are a few of the most recent industry-related actions taken to help regulate PFAS in the state. With California claiming to be [the world’s 4th largest economy](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/10/24/icymi-california-poised-to-become-worlds-4th-biggest-economy/), what passes in California isn’t likely to stay in California. [CA AB 2247](https://legiscan.com/CA/bill/AB2247/2021) – Passed on August 30, 2022, this law would have required manufacturers to collect information on and publicly disclose products or product components containing PFAS that are sold or imported into California; however, bill was vetoed by Governor Newsom [for financial reasons](https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AB-2247-VETO.pdf?emrc=cc359d). [Textiles](https://legiscan.com/CA/votes/AB1817/2021) – Passed on August 30th and signed by the governor, [AB 1817](https://legiscan.com/CA/votes/AB1817/2021) restricts PFAS in textiles including new apparel products. The bill defines “regulated PFAS” as PFAS that a manufacturer has intentionally added to a product and PFAS that are intentional breakdown products of an added chemical that also have a functional or technical effect in the product. The bill also limits the presence of PFAS, as measured in [total organic fluorine](https://pfas.com/pfas-testing/tof-and-top-test-methods/), in a product or product component at 100 ppm (parts per million) beginning January 1, 2025 and 50 ppm beginning January 1, 2027. It’s important to note that this is the first successfully passed legislation that effectively regulates the entire class of PFAS chemicals and could be a sign of things to come. Visit [PFAS.com](https://pfas.com/pfas-testing/tof-and-top-test-methods/) to learn more about methods for measuring total organic fluorine in commercial and industrial products. ![makeup](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/makeup.png) [Cosmetics](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB2771) – This law, signed by Governor Newsom on September 29th, restricts a person or entity from manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale in commerce any cosmetic product that contains intentionally added PFAS beginning January 21, 2025. Interestingly, the bill text does not qualify PFAS as “regulated PFAS” the way AB 1817 did. We’ll leave it to the legal experts to determine the ramifications of omitting that adjective. Neither does the law defining “holding.” That could mean warehousing, or it could simply mean “owning.” Should we be prepared to relinquish our waterproof mascara along with the apple we forgot we had in our carry-on when we go through security at the airport? [Food Packaging](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB1200) – Last but not least, [AB 1200](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB1200) was passed and signed by California’s governor in October of 2021. This law prohibits the use of PFAS in food packaging. Again, the law refers to regulated PFAS, but in the definitions this is defined much like it is in the newer law addressing PFAS in textiles. (Except AB 1200 only sets a threshold for the presence of PFAS – added intentionally or not – at 100 ppm.) This law goes into effect on January 1, 2023, so just a couple of months from now. [Lexology has an article](https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=020afc08-9885-40a2-bb8a-ebcf6dceadab) outlining the challenges food packagers will face when implementing the “least toxic alternative” clause. ### Top 5 Business Implications of Designating PFAS as Hazardous Substances Comments on the U.S. EPA’s proposed rule to designate PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA closed on Oct 6th. The [National Law Review](https://www.natlawreview.com/article/pfas-hazardous-substances-top-5-implications-businesses) does a nice job of summarizing in 5 clear points what the finalization of this rule will mean to industry. **Pace® provides testing services for a wide range of environmental matrices including wastewater, soil, industrial products, leachate, AFFF and more. [Contact us](https://pfas.com/contact/) to discuss how our services can help inform your risk analysis.** ### Is Your Business Close to an EJ Community? The U.S. EPA’s [2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2021-10/pfas-roadmap_final-508.pdf) frequently mentions the importance of addressing the impact of PFAS on communities with environmental justice concerns. As reported by JDSupra, the U.S. EPA recently released an updated legal “toolbox” to further the Administration’s goal of achieving environmental justice (EJ) in historical “EJ Communities.” Business and entities near these communities should be prepared for increased scrutiny and public participation in their permitting processes. A few days after the JDSupra article was published, the U.S. EPA also announced the formation of the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. No doubt we’ll be revisiting this topic in future posts. ### TSCA One-Time Reporting Rule Looms With all that’s going on under CERCLA and the CWA, it can be easy to overlook the many other tools the U.S. EPA has in its toolbox to gather information and combat PFAS contamination. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is one of these tools. As the [Pillsbury legal firm](https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/news-and-insights/tsca-pfas-reporting-rule-looms.html) reports, industry is awaiting the finalization of a one-time reporting rule that will require a huge swath of industry to report on their historical PFAS manufacturing and importation. As [the article](https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/news-and-insights/tsca-pfas-reporting-rule-looms.html) points out, many businesses will be challenged to comply. ### On-Demand Webinar The ultra-low PFAS Health Advisories recently issued by the U.S. EPA created a wide range of reactions, from questions to consternation with a little bit of approbation mixed in. In this on-demand webinar, our PFAS experts share their insights on what these new advisories mean for industry and water professionals. [**Watch: New EPA PFAS Health Advisories Set at Parts Per Quadrillion Levels – Now What?**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-health-advisory) # ![Webinar_PFAS Health Advisory_teaser-thumb](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Webinar_PFAS20Health20Advisory_teaser-thumb.jpeg) ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® News and Views - March 23, 2022](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-march-23-2022/) **Published:** March 23, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – March 23, 2022 - By: Paul Jackson - March 23, 2022 - 7:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-1-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Ever since the PFAS Action Plan of 2019 was released by the U.S. EPA, the world of PFAS contamination, testing, and regulation has been moving forward at breakneck speed. ### EPA PLANS TO REMOVE DE MINIMUS REPORTING EXEMPTION FOR PFAS UNDER TRI As many of our industrial clients know, PFAS were added for the first time to the EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program in 2020. With the release of the first Toxic Release Inventory National Analysis report on Mar 3rd, the EPA announced that it plans to introduce rulemaking this summer (2022) which would remove the de minimus reporting exemption for PFAS to provide a more complete picture of PFAS releases and waste management practices for these chemicals. [Read the EPA’s press release.](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/new-toxics-release-inventory-data-show-decline-releases-certain-toxic-chemicals) ### MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATORS SEEK TO REDUCE AIRBORNE PFAS CONTAMINATION **![air](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/air.jpg)**Massachusetts senators recently issued [S2655](https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2655), a bill that, if passed, would establish a moratorium on new business that has the potential to release PFAS into the air. As the [National Law Review](https://www.natlawreview.com/article/pfas-moratorium-ma-could-business-growth-be-impacted) points out, Massachusetts legislators are seeking to regulate more than just the commercial incineration of PFAS. As written, this bill would cover all PFAS and could impact a wide range of industries and businesses. ### PENNSYLVANIA PROPOSES PFOA AND PFOS LIMITS IN DRINKING WATER In late February, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection made good on its promise to propose Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water. Previously, the state followed the health advisory levels set by the U.S. EPA of 70 ppt for PFOA and PFOS, individually or combined. The new proposal sets a limit of 18 ppt for PFOS and 14 ppt for PFOA. ### DELAWARE PROPOSES PFOA AND PFOS LIMITS IN DRINKING WATER Propelled by Delaware House Bill 8, which was signed into law in October 2021, the Delaware Department of Public Health has proposed MCLs for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water of 21 ppt and 14 ppt, respectively, or 17 ppt combined. These limits will become effective six months after final publication in the Delaware Register, and sampling is expected to begin in the spring of 2023. ### CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PROPOSES MORE BILLS PROHIBITING PRODUCTS CONTAINING PFAS In 2021, the California legislature passed [AB1200](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB1200), a bill banning the use of “regulated” PFAS in plant-based food packaging and in cookware. The bill was signed into law by the Governor in October. In Q1 2022, the state legislature introduced two additional bills prohibiting the manufacture and sale of products containing PFAS. [AB2771](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB2771) bans PFAS in cosmetics, whether the chemicals were added intentionally or not, and [AB1817](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB1817) bans regulated PFAS in food packaging, new (not previously owned) juvenile products, and textiles. Manufacturers would also be required to use the “least toxic alternative” when replacing these PFAS chemicals. At this time, AB1817 does not specify which research bodies will be considered authoritative when assessing toxicity of replacement chemicals, including replacement PFAS. ### WISCONSIN NRB VOTES TO ADOPT 2 OUT OF 3 PFAS PROPOSALS The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently presented three proposals designed to limit PFAS contamination in the state’s waters to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB). In a meeting on February 23rd, the NRB voted to approve two out of three of the proposals:![pexels-sourav-mishra-1231622-(1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-sourav-mishra-1231622-1.jpg) Groundwater – Based on its economic impact analysis, the board rejected a proposal to limit PFOA and PFOS in groundwater to 2 ppt, individually or combined. Surface water – The board approved an MCL of 8 ppt for PFOS for all waters that can naturally support fish and an MCL of 20 ppt for PFOA in surface water used as a drinking source. Drinking water – The board also approved an MCL of 20 ppt for PFOA and PFOS, individually or combined, in drinking water. These rules now head to Gov. Evers’s desk for approval and then to the state legislature for review. For an update on PFAS actions in your state and how Pace® can support your compliance efforts, request a [Technical and Regulatory Briefing](https://pfas.com/contact/). ### ON-DEMAND AND UPCOMING EVENTS #### PACE® FEATURED ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSFORMATION PODCAST Paul Jackson, Program Manager, Environmental Compliance & Emerging Contaminants at Pace®, speaks to host Sean Grady about the history of PFAS usage, why it’s so challenging to regulate PFAS, the test methods that can be used for various matrices, and the recent updates to the EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) program. [Listen here.](https://www.seankgrady.com/learn-how-pace-labs-is-an-industry-leader-in-pfas-analytical-testing-with-emerging-contaminants-program-manager-paul-jackson/) #### WEBINAR: PFAS CONSIDERATIONS FOR WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS The EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap includes several planned actions that will impact wastewater professionals, both in industry and the public sector. Earlier this month, Pace® PFAS experts delivered a special technical and regulatory update addressing wastewater concerns, including the unique challenges of PFAS in wastewater, test methods that can be used with non-potable waters, the wastewater regulatory environment, and sampling guidance. [Watch the webinar.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-considerations-for-wastewater-professionals) ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® News and Views – December 2023](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-december-2023/) **Published:** December 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – December 2023 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - December 11, 2023 - 6:00 pm - Tags: AFFF, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/news-1-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") It seems we are all waiting and watching for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish its final rule on PFAS in drinking water. The agency said they expected to publish in February of 2024. However, at a recent gathering in Eau Claire, WI, EPA Administrator Michael Reagan said the agency is [committed to finalizing the rule](https://www.wpr.org/epa-leader-says-agency-committed-finalizing-pfas-standards-drinking-water-year) before the end of the year. That may not count as official notice, but it would not be a surprise if the final rule were to be published in 2023. The agency is undoubtedly eager to focus on other actions outlined in the 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap before the clock runs out. In the meantime, there are still plenty of PFAS headlines worth taking note of. ### TSCA Reporting Rule Impacts Clothing Retailers **![Untitled design (9)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled20design209.png)**Much of the focus of the recently finalized Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) rule has been on manufacturers of PFAS and products containing PFAS. However, this rule also covers importers of articles containing PFAS. An article published by The Fashion Law points out the incredible impact this could have on [retailers who import clothing](https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-raincoats-to-yoga-pants-what-the-epas-new-pfas-reporting-rule-means-for-retail/) or textiles from other countries. ### Second Round of UCMR 5 Data Published In October, the EPA released a second round of data from the testing mandated under the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5). As noted in the agency’s [fact sheet](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/ucmr5-data-summary_0.pdf), the data released to date represents approximately 15% of the total results the EPA expects to receive over the next three years. The data can be accessed through the agency’s [UCMR 5 Data Finder](https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-data-finder) tool. ### Connecticut Ban on PFAS in Food Packaging Takes Effect At the end of this month, [Connecticut’s ban on intentionally added PFAS in food packing](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/ACT/PA/PDF/2021PA-00191-R00SB-00837-PA.PDF) goes into effect. The state law defines PFAS as chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon. i.e., a carbon atom in which all hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine. The law only applies to packaging that comes into direct contact with the food or beverage. ### FAA Approves FFF for Aviation Emergencies In recent years, airports have been moving away from AFFF, the aqueous film-forming foam used to fight chemical fires, to newer fluorine-free foams (FFF/F3) for training exercises. However, these films were not deemed adequate for fighting aviation emergencies. Then, in early 2023, the DOD published a new specification (MILSPEC) for F3. These specifications paved the way for foam manufacturers to produce formulations for qualification by the DOD. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was expected to adopt the new MILSPEC for [Part 139 airports](https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/part139_cert/what-is-part-139). Many commercial airports were already using F3 for training exercises, but FAA approval of the DOD MILSPEC would allow commercial airports to use F3 for aviation emergencies. As anticipated, the FAA announced [a transition plan to F3](https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/aircraft_rescue_fire_fighting/f3_transition) on October 13, 2023. ### DOD Requires Draft Method 1633 In August, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a memorandum stating that for analysis other than drinking water compliance, Draft Method 1633 must be used for all DOD projects. Other methods may be used for screening, but they must be approved by a DOD project representative. In the Fourth Draft of Draft Method 1633, the EPA stated that it anticipates publishing the final method before the end of the year with final criteria for analyzing leachate and solid matrices. ### Faster, More Affordable PFAS Testing of Solid and Non-Potable Liquids PFAS analysis, especially when mandated for regulatory compliance, often requires specific test methods. However, there are many other scenarios where PFAS testing is warranted but a specific test is not mandated. Test Method ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 can provide faster results at a lower price than more procedurally complex methods like Draft Method 1633. To learn more, watch our webinar on-demand: [**A Deep Dive into EPA 8327 / ASTM D8421**](https://info.pacelabs.com/deep-dive-into-epa-8327/astm-d8421-webinar)**.** ### Will PFAS Leave Hunters Out in the Cold This Season? **![Untitled design (8)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled20design208.png)**Based in Minnesota, Pace® is surrounded by people who look forward to their annual resupply of venison or hitting the ice to do some fishing once temps get cold enough. Unfortunately, a study conducted by the EPA in March found [elevated levels of PFOS in fish](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935122024926?via%3Dihub) across the country. In addition, [Maine](https://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/hunting/laws-rules/pfas-related-consumption-advisory.html) and [Michigan](https://www.michigan.gov/pfasresponse/about/news/2023/11/06/do-not-eat-clarks-marsh) have issued warnings about PFAS in deer and other game. State officials and other organizations interested in having local game and fish tested can [contact Pace®](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) to learn more about our testing services for biota. ### Closed Landfill Declared Superfund Site Due to PFAS Contamination In an event that is almost certain to be repeated many times across the country if the EPA designates PFOA and PFOS hazardous substances under CERCLA, a closed landfill in the Southeast corner of New York state has been declared a Superfund site. The landfill in Hurley, New York (pop: 6,178) was opened in the mid-1960s when landfills were not required to be lined. [PFOA and PFOS were detected](https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/der/factsheet/356062class2.pdf) in on-site groundwater monitoring wells, a leachate collection tank, surface water, and sediment samples adjacent to the site. These compounds were also detected in private drinking water wells nearby. ### Landfills a Major Source of PFAS in Rhode Island Water Systems Speaking of landfills, after state officials grew concerned over elevated levels of PFAS in Rhode Island water systems, they conducted a study to determine the source of the contamination. The primary sources identified in [the report](https://dem.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur861/files/2023-11/pfas-source-investigation-plan_0.pdf) include previously identified Superfund sites (several landfills), other landfills and dump sites, wastewater treatment facilities, fire stations, and textile mills. ### We’re Here for You! The PFAS news cycle will likely accelerate as 2023 wraps up and we head into 2024. If you have questions about any of the regulations or how PFAS analysis can help, [reach out to us](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us). We’d love to hear from you! ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** AFFF, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [On-Demand Webinar: PFAS Technical & Regulatory Update](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/on-demand-webinar-pfas-technical-regulatory-update/) **Published:** October 13, 2020 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## On-Demand Webinar: PFAS Technical & Regulatory Update - By: Paul Jackson - October 13, 2020 - 2:00 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20202011201220ENV20PFAS20Technical_20Reg20Update-thumb-1.jpeg "20202011201220ENV20PFAS20Technical_20Reg20Update-thumb-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### On-Demand Webinar: PFAS Technical & Regulatory Update PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large, diverse group of manufactured compounds used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, apparel, food packaging, firefighting foams, non-stick coatings/cookware, wire, carpeting, metal plating, and more. Recently, Pace Analytical® held several webinars highlighting the 2020 PFAS regulatory landscape and what municipalities need to know to navigate the challenges. In this post, we’ll cover some of the highlights discussed. [Click here for our on-demand webinar.](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-on-demand-webinar-form) [![2020 11 12 ENV PFAS Technical_ Reg Update-thumb](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20202011201220ENV20PFAS20Technical_20Reg20Update-thumb.jpeg)](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-on-demand-webinar-form) ### How Likely is PFAS Contamination in Your Community? PFAS testing can be expensive, so nobody wants to do it if they don’t have to. On the other hand, if there’s reason to expect you might have PFAS contamination in your community, knowing about it can help you: • Protect public health • Prevent further contamination • Defray the cost of remediation by understanding the source • Avoid potentially costly lawsuits To help you gauge the likelihood of PFAS contamination in your area, look for these common sources: **![Sources of PFAS 3-1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sources20of20PFAS203-1-scaled.png)** **Chemical producers** – These are the big names in chemical production. If you have any one of these in your backyard, chances are you have some level of PFAS contamination. **Manufacturing** – Downstream from the chemical producers themselves are the manufacturers that produce products that use PFAS as a component. The heat-, water-, and oil-resistant properties of PFAS chemicals make them useful in the production of a variety of different consumer and commercial goods including: •Textile manufacturing, including clothing, carpeting, and upholstery • Paper food packaging • Non-stick cookware • Metal plating and etching • Wire manufacturing • Pesticides • Cosmetics and personal care products • Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) for fire fighting **Wastewater treatment** – If you have a PFAS contamination issue, conventional wastewater treatment will not address it. Furthermore, conventional methods can compound the problem by converting PFAS precursors into PFAS compounds like PFOA and PFOS. This is one of the reasons many wastewater treatment plants opt to test both influent and effluent. **Military installations and other facilities** – Facilities that have used AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) to fight fires are another source of PFAS contamination of water and soil. These include DoD, industry, airports, and fire-training sites. Even a modest-sized commercial airport can be a source of PFAS contamination if they’ve held firefighting exercises with PFAS-containing AFFF. **Municipal landfills** – Since PFAS are unregulated, companies producing PFAS chemicals and manufacturers using them in their production environment have been disposing of contaminated waste from their facilities for decades. The same is true for consumers who have been using and disposing of products containing PFAS substances. Most municipal landfills are lined and have leachate collection systems, so they aren’t usually a direct source of contamination. However, their leachate is frequently sent to municipal wastewater treatment plants through which it can enter the water supply. In addition, municipalities should look closely at unlined construction and demolition landfills with no leachate collection systems. **Domestic sewage sludge** – Sewage sludge is a byproduct of wastewater treatment, and in the U.S., more than half of this sludge is applied to agricultural land as biosolids. This transfers PFAS to the soil, and ultimately, to the food chain. ### Are PFAS Chemicals Regulated at the Federal or State Level? With all the attention paid to PFAS contamination, the regulatory environment is something of a Wild West show. Here’s a quick run-down on the current status at each level: **Federal** – Enforceable standards aren’t likely to come from the EPA before 2023. The initial step is to propose limits and then allow for a public-comment period. Since we conducted the webinar, the EPA has already extended the comment period by 30 days for limits on two of the most-studied per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) after drinking water utilities said they needed more time to analyze the proposal. Once the EPA makes a final determination, they are required to propose a rule within 24 months and promulgate a drinking water regulation within 18 months after that. The EPA may extend the deadline for up to nine months. The U.S. House of Representatives attempted to speed up the process by passing H.R. 535 earlier this year. However, the bill faces stiff resistance from the Senate and the administration, which claims the bill would create considerable litigation risk, set problematic and unreasonable rulemaking timelines and precedents, and impose substantial, unwarranted costs on Federal, State, and local agencies and other key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. The U.S. Senate is working on its own bills to speed up the EPA’s progress. In the meantime, we can expect the EPA to continue to release guidance. The EPA remains intent on studying more PFAS in the nation’s public water systems and to lower limits further than it did in the third round of the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 3; 2013-2015), by adding another 23 to UCMR 5. UCMR 5 will take place 2023-2025 and is proposed to increase the number of water systems included in the study by over 5,000 systems. **State** – That doesn’t mean municipalities are off the hook for PFAS contamination as many states have issued their own guidance and enforceable regulations. Because these regulations change so frequently, any charts we create quickly become obsolete. The best reference is probably the Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC). They maintain a list of current PFAS water and soil limits from state and federal agencies, and some international countries. Pace Analytical® maintains certifications and accreditations in all states that offer or require them. For example, California has some of the most stringent regulations in the country. Pace has been supporting the statewide airport and landfill Investigatory Order (IO) 13267 in California since its inception. We’re also certified to address all the PFAS Drinking Water requirements in the state. **DoD** – The U.S. Department of Defense is also studying its use of PFAS and possible contamination at 651 DoD and National Guard installations. A [progress report](https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/13/2002264440/-1/-1/1/PFAS-TASK-FORCE-PROGRESS-REPORT-MARCH-2020.PDF) was released this past March. ### Which PFAS Testing Methods Should You Use? To date, the EPA has issued three final test methods, and they’re all for analysis of drinking water. The first method approved by the EPA was 537 Version 1.1, which focused on 14 of the 5000+ possible PFAS compounds. Then, in November 2018, the EPA issued 537.1, which left 537 v.1.1 virtually unchanged except for the addition of four PFAS chemicals that replaced PFOA and PFOS when U.S. producers voluntarily stopped production of those compounds. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-png.png) *Figure 1 EPA PFAS Testing Methods* In November 2019, the EPA rolled out the third drinking water method 533 to expand the list of PFAS chemicals that it intends to include in UCMR 5. Method 533 doesn’t replace 537.1 because some of the new contaminants can’t be measured by 537.1. On the flip side, four of the 537.1 chemicals can’t be measured by 533. If you’re in a state that has made PFAS testing mandatory, 537.1 is currently the method of choice. As drinking water methods are prescriptively written, they need to be modified for other matrices such wastewater, groundwater, leachate, and soil. Those methods are cited in the two columns on the right in Figure 1. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-png-1.png) *Figure 2 PFAS Testing Methods for Non-Potable Water and Other Matrices* The EPA has been developing SW-846 test methods for non-potable water and solid matrices for quite some time. Those are depicted in the left of Figure 2. These are not yet final, and the expectation is that they’ll be finalized later this year and into 2021. DoD has also issued its own methods for PFAS analysis, namely QSM 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3. These methods can be used for any matrix, but they cannot be cited for drinking water compliance reporting. They can also be used on civil projects without any modification, and compounds can be added or subtracted without citing a modification to the method. As written, they do not include the four replacement chemicals, e.g., GenX. ### What’s New at Pace®? This post just scratches the surface of what we discussed in our webinars. We encourage you to download the [on-demand webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-on-demand-webinar-form) if you’re interested in more details. While our primary focus in these webinars was PFAS contamination in drinking water, we had so many wastewater treatment plant operators in attendance that we ended up talking quite a bit about their concerns as well. Even so, we probably left just as many questions unanswered, so we’re putting together a webinar specifically for those in wastewater treatment. If you’d like to be notified when those sessions are scheduled, please subscribe to our [mailing list](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/subscribe). You’re also welcome to [reach out to us directly](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences.html) with any questions or to schedule a meeting with our environmental services team. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/) **Published:** April 6, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think - By: Paul Jackson - April 6, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Drinking Water, PFAS ![NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NPDWR-Initial-Monitoring-Deadline-May-Be-Closer-Than-You-Think.avif "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The U.S. EPA’s National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for PFAS was made final in 2024. Although the agency has signaled its intent to extend the final compliance deadline, **every covered water system must complete Initial Monitoring by April 26, 2027.** EPA has not proposed to change the Initial Monitoring deadline. If you already have more than enough on your plate, you may be wondering how long you can realistically wait to fit PFAS sampling into the mix. In this post, we walk through the math, using the Initial Monitoring requirements and the deadline to highlight when water systems MUST begin sampling to stay on track. ### **PFAS Initial Monitoring Requirements** Under the PFAS NPDWR, all monitoring is done at each entry point to the distribution system. Initial Monitoring requirements depend on system size and source water: - **Surface water and Ground Water Under the Direct Influence (GWUDI) of surface water systems (all sizes):** Four samples per entry point in a single 12‑month period, with each sample 2–4 months apart. - **Groundwater systems serving more than 10,000 people:** Same as surface water—four samples per entry point, 2–4 months apart within 12 months. - **Groundwater systems serving 10,000 or fewer people:** Two samples per entry point in a 12‑month period, 5–7 months apart. Again, all systems must complete Initial Monitoring by April 26, 2027, regardless of whether the ultimate compliance deadline is changed. ### **Doing the Math: The Deadline to Begin Sampling** One confusing aspect of the regulation is that the four samples per year are often referred to as “quarterly” samples. The rule defines quarterly Initial Monitoring as four consecutive samples taken 2–4 months apart within a 12‑month period—not necessarily one per calendar quarter. With that in mind, figuring out the latest date you can start sampling is a two‑step process. The first step is to work backward from the Initial Monitoring deadline to determine when sampling must begin. **Surface water, GWUDI systems, and groundwater systems serving more than 10,000 people:** To complete four samples 2–4 months apart in 12 months, the first sample must be collected at least six months before the last sample. Therefore, if your last (fourth) sample is on April 26, 2027, October 26, 2026 (six months earlier) becomes your “working deadline” for sampling to begin. **Groundwater systems serving 10,000 or fewer people:** To collect two samples within a single 12‑month period, spaced 5–7 months apart, and finish by April 26, 2027, the “working deadline” is November 26, 2026 (five months earlier). However, the calculation does not stop there, because **the entire process—including sample collection, laboratory testing, and data uploads—must all be completed by the Initial Monitoring deadline.** Therefore, step two is to work with your laboratory partner to determine lead times for sample collection and analysis. Given the demands on commercial testing capacity, this timing is likely to become even more of a critical constraint as the deadlines draw nearer. ### **When UCMR 5 Data Can be Used—and When it Can’t** EPA has indicated that previously collected PFAS data, including UCMR 5, may be used to satisfy some PFAS NPDWR Initial Monitoring requirements, but only when certain conditions are met. Using eligible UCMR 5 data can save water systems time and cost, but there are situations where UCMR 5 data may not be acceptable for Initial Monitoring. For example, groundwater systems serving more than 10,000 people only had to sample twice under UCMR 5 and will require additional sampling under the PFAS NPDWR. One of the most common challenges involves how UCMR 5 sampling results were reported. The PFAS NPDWR builds on the analytical performance established under UCMR 5 but under UCMR 5, laboratories only had to report results at or above the minimum reporting levels (MRLs). An MRL is the lowest allowable reporting concentration and is based on what multiple laboratories could reliably quantify using specified methods. For the regulated PFAS, this was typically in the low single digit ng/L range, and anything below the MRL was reported simply as “ (Microbial Characterization, Identification, and Strain Typing) is a United States Pharmacopeia general information chapter that outlines principles and methods for identifying microorganisms recovered from pharmaceutical environments and products. It describes different identification approaches and gives a framework for verifying and selecting appropriate microbial ID techniques and laboratories. You might think of USP 1113 as a “supporting actor.” That is, it isn’t a standard that compounding pharmacies follow directly. Rather, it provides the scientific backbone for microbiological expectations in multiple USP chapters, including USP <61> (Microbiological Examination of Nonsterile Products: Microbial Enumeration Tests), USP <62> (Tests for Specified Microorganisms), USP <71> (Sterility Tests), and USP <1116> (Microbiological Control and Monitoring of Aseptic Processing Environments), and of course USP <797>. Instead of restating what is expected in each of these chapters, these chapters can simply point to USP 1113 for the relevant details. This standardization of expectations dramatically simplifies compliance. Because chapters are typically written by different committees, the absence of a common reference like USP 1113 could leave facilities subject to multiple standards trying to reconcile conflicting microbiology expectations. Before we move on to discussing the relationship between USP 1113 and USP 797, it’s important to note that revisions to USP 1113 were open for public comment as recently as late 2025. These proposed updates are intended to modernize and clarify expectations around microbial characterization and identification, but the USP Microbiology and Sterility Assurance Expert Committee has not yet indicated whether the draft language will be adopted as is, further revised, or postponed. Given the uncertainty around these proposals, this post will focus on the official version that is currently in force. ### **USP 1113 References in USP 797** USP 797 references USP 1113 in both sections that require sample results exceeding an established action level to attempt to identify all recovered microorganisms to at least the genus level. For reference, here is the relevant language: ***6.2.3 Viable air sampling data evaluation and action levels****…If levels measured during viable air sampling exceed the levels in Table 7, an attempt must be made to identify any microorganisms recovered to the genus level (see Microbial Characterization, Identification, and Strain Typing <1113>.) with the assistance of a microbiologist.* ***6.3.3 Surface sampling data evaluation and action levels****… If levels measured during surface sampling exceed the levels In Table 8, an attempt must be made to identify any microorganism recovered to the genus level (see <1113>.) with the assistance of a microbiologist.* While USP 797 only requires genus-level identification when there is an excursion, it’s important to remember that, as a compendial standard, this is a **minimum** expectation. State boards of pharmacy and local accrediting bodies may go further by requiring species-level identification or identification of all CFU recovered. For example, in Massachusetts, USP <797> compliance requires species-level identification of any microbial growth detected in ISO Class 5, ISO Class 7, or action-level-exceeding areas. [Massachusetts Board Policy 2023-09](https://www.mass.gov/doc/2023-09-action-level-environmental-monitoring-results-pdf/download) mandates identifying even a single colony-forming unit (CFU), with a microbiologist conducting a full profile and risk assessment. In addition, an individual pharmacy may choose to require genus-level identification in its own SOPs, based on its internal risk assessments and quality objectives. ### **What is Genus Level and Why Does It Matter?** USP <1113> covers a range of methods that can support genus-level ID, while also being capable of going to species or strain when needed. As most of this audience knows, genus is the taxonomic level just above species. For example, with the bacterium *Staphylococcus aureus*, *Staphylococcus* designates the genus, and *aureus* designates the species. In other words, *S. aureus* is just one species within the larger Staphylococcus genus. [In earlier posts](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/usp-797-compliance-its-as-easy-as-abc-123-or-is-it), I’ve argued that genus is the minimum practical level of identification for environmental monitoring and investigations. The purpose of genus-level identification is all about knowing what kind of organism you’re dealing with in a way that is meaningful for risk assessment and response. Knowing the genus lets you classify the organism’s general behavior, including typical habitats, likely routes of entry, and broad clinical or product quality concerns, so you can trend it over time and decide whether your engineering controls and personnel competency protocols are working as intended. That does not mean species never matters. In fact, there are situations where species-level identification is critical. For example, distinguishing *S. aureus* from coagulase-negative *Staphylococcus* when you are evaluating patient risk. *S. aureus* is a well-recognized pathogen associated with serious infections and higher morbidity and mortality, so detecting it in your facility can dramatically change how you assess risk and urgency. Coagulase-negative *staphylococci*, by contrast, are often part of the normal skin flora and may represent either low-grade pathogens or simple contaminants, depending on the context and the specific species involved. If your report only says “Staphylococcus species,” you lose that distinction—and with it, a lot of the nuance you need to decide whether you are looking at a life-threatening exposure that demands aggressive action or a less concerning finding that can be managed with routine controls. ### **Which ID Method Does USP 1113 Require?** USP 1113 does not specify a single required microbial identification method. Instead, it acknowledges the full toolbox of microbial ID options—from classic bench tests and microscopy to biochemical panels and protein‑profiling systems like MALDI‑TOF. This lack of specificity empowers trained microbiologists to select the right tool for each scenario: a faster, more affordable method when genus‑level ID is sufficient or more advanced sequencing when additional resolution is truly needed Since the science of microbial identification continues to evolve, this flexibility also leaves room for the pharmacy and its laboratory partner to choose methods that are scientifically sound, without being locked into a technology that could become obsolete before the next revision cycle. ### **Verifying Your Laboratory Partner** USP 1113 offers practical guidance on what you should expect from a laboratory that performs microbial identification on your behalf. Your responsibility is to confirm that the lab can actually meet that standard. At a high level, you want a partner that uses methods appropriate for the level of identification you need, understands the limitations of those methods, and has demonstrated that they can produce accurate, reproducible results for the types of organisms your facility might detect. Of course, you are not just taking their word for it. The laboratory should be able to show you proof that the identification methods they use work as intended. They should be able to demonstrate that they have tested a defined set of organisms (including ones similar to those you encounter), compared their results to a trusted reference method or reference lab, and shown that their systems produce accurate, reproducible genus (and when needed, species) identifications. They should be able to document accuracy rates, explain how they handle difficult organism groups, and demonstrate that they use appropriate quality‑control strains. A good lab should also be able to explain the principles behind its primary ID platforms and describe how databases are maintained and updated. In addition, the lab should be able to show that reagents, instruments, and software are qualified and routinely checked for suitability. ISO 17025—the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories—requires exactly this sort of control over equipment, methods, and records. Accreditation under ISO 17025 means an independent body has evaluated the lab’s quality system, equipment management, method validation/verification, staff competence, and data integrity, and confirmed that they meet the standard for the specific tests listed in their scope. In practice, ISO 17025 accreditation gives you objective evidence that the lab’s processes for equipment qualification, calibration, reagent control, and record‑keeping are not just promises but have been audited against a recognized benchmark. When you are choosing a lab partner for microbial identification, asking for their ISO 17025 certificate (and scope) is a straightforward way to confirm many of the details. Finally, USP 1113 implies that a competent lab partner will help you interpret results, not just generate them. The chapter stresses reviewing identifications for “reasonableness” against colony morphology, source, and growth characteristics, and it notes that some organisms may only be reliably reported to genus. When you evaluate a lab, look for microbiologists who will discuss borderline calls, explain when only genus‑level ID is appropriate, and collaborate on method selection and troubleshooting—rather than simply sending you an automated printout with no context. ### **Does Your Laboratory Measure Up?** If there’s one takeaway here, it’s this: You don’t have to become a microbiologist to meet the microbiology expectations in USP 797, but you do need to know how to choose the right laboratory partner. If you’re looking at your current environmental monitoring program or lab contract and wondering whether it truly lines up with the expectations outlined in USP 1113, that’s a good sign it’s time for a deeper look. [Reach out to me](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/), and let’s continue the conversation. ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views - May 2026](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/) **Published:** May 6, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - May 6, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS-News-and-Views-1024x512.jpg "PFAS News and Views – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Jump to Section: ### [Federal](#federal-may26) ### [EU Update](#EU-Update-may26) ### [Key State Actions](#key-state-actions-may26) ### [Of Interest](#of-interest-may26) ### [Events](#events-may26) ### [Webinars](#webinars-may26) ### [Recent Articles](#recent-articles-may26) ### **FEDERAL ACTIONS** **Draft CCL 6 List Published** In early April, EPA released its [draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/06/2026-06662/drinking-water-contaminant-candidate-list-6-draft) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. CCL 6 continues EPA’s focus on PFAS, once again designating PFAS as a broad class of compounds, leaving room for the inclusion of short-chain and ultrashort-chain compounds as well as fluoropolymers. CCL 6 further includes pharmaceuticals and microplastics as compound categories, 27 unregulated disinfection byproducts, 75 individual chemicals, and nine microbes. EPA is [accepting public comments](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/06/2026-06662/drinking-water-contaminant-candidate-list-6-draft#open-comment) on the proposed contaminants and the selection process through June 5, 2026. **2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal Published** On April 23, EPA released [updated Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and Materials Containing PFAS](https://www.epa.gov/pfas/interim-guidance-destruction-and-disposal-pfas-and-materials-containing-pfas). While non-binding, the guidance synthesizes the latest science on three primary large-scale options (thermal treatment, landfills, and underground injection) and ranks technologies based on their relative potential to release PFAS, while also recognizing interim storage with controls as an important short-term management option. Although the National Defense Authorization Act requires the Interim Guidance to be published every three years, in 2025, EPA committed to annual updates to keep the guidance aligned with rapidly evolving science and treatment technologies. **TSCA Reporting Reprieve** In early April, EPA finalized a rule moving the inception date for reporting from April 13, 2026, to the later of January 31, 2027, or 60 days after the effective date of a forthcoming revised PFAS reporting rule. Most manufacturers will now begin reporting no earlier than early 2027, with six months to submit data, while small manufacturers that only import PFAS in articles could have up to a year from the new start date. EPA has indicated that this delay is intended to give the agency time to finalize substantive changes, including possible exemptions, and to allow companies to align their data collection with the revised requirements, rather than preparing for a rule that is still in flux. **EPA Launches PFAS Out Initiative** EPA has launched the [PFAS OUTreach (PFAS OUT) initiative](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-launches-pfas-out-initiative-help-proactively-address-pfas-drinking-water), a proactive program designed to help drinking water systems reduce exposure to PFOA and PFOS ahead of federal compliance deadlines. Through PFAS OUT, EPA will directly engage an estimated 3,000 water systems with known PFAS challenges, offering practical, location-specific support such as webinars, technical assistance, and funding access guidance. The initiative places particular emphasis on small, rural, and disadvantaged communities to ensure they are not left behind as systems work toward meeting enforceable PFAS drinking water standards in the coming years. **Court Gives FDA Until June to Respond to Petition on PFAS in Food** A federal court has given the FDA until June 30, 2026, to decide whether it will set enforceable limits on PFAS in food, in response to a citizen petition challenging the agency’s long delay. [The petition](https://www.regulations.gov/document/FDA-2023-P-4826-0001), filed in November 2023 by the Tucson Environmental Justice Task Force and others, asks the FDA to establish temporary tolerances for roughly 26–30 PFAS—the specific compounds varies by food—and to act under its Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act authority to treat PFAS as “poisonous or deleterious” substances in the food supply. Under the [FDA’s citizen petition rules](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-10/subpart-B/section-10.30), the agency is required to rule on each petition and to respond within 180 days, a deadline the petitioners say the FDA has exceeded by more than a year. They sued under the Administrative Procedure Act and Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for unreasonable delay, and [the Arizona district court order](https://dockets.justia.com/docket/arizona/azdce/4:2025cv00035/1423430) granting the FDA’s request for time now creates a firm date by which the FDA must either grant, deny, or otherwise resolve the petition. ### **EU Update** In Europe, the sweeping REACH PFAS restrictions have been slowly moving forward, with ECHA’s final consultation now open through May 25, 2026, following scientific committee opinions that broadly support an EU‑wide ban with narrow, targeted exemptions. At the same time, PFAS limits already on the books are moving toward implementation, including August 12, 2026, PFAS thresholds for food‑contact packaging under the [Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation](https://valipac.academy/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/oj_l_202500040_en_txt.pdf). These limits include 25 parts-per-billion (ppb) for any individual PFAS, 250 ppb for the sum of non‑polymeric PFAS, and 50 ppm for total PFAS (total fluorine). ### **KEY STATE ACTIONS** **Delaware** In March, Delaware released a [2026 PFAS Implementation Plan](https://documents.dnrec.delaware.gov/dwhs/remediation/watar/PFAS/PFAS-Implementation-Plan.pdf) as part of its new [Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern](https://documents.dnrec.delaware.gov/dwhs/remediation/watar/PFAS/2026-CEC-Strategic-Framework.pdf). This plan lays out a multi‑agency, science‑based roadmap to reduce PFAS exposure in drinking water, food, and the environment. The plan organizes future actions under six strategy areas: protecting public health, assessing contamination, eliminating sources/minimizing exposure, engaging communities, strengthening communication, and ensuring emergency preparedness. Here are a few regulatory actions Pace® clients in Delaware should watch for in 2026: - Launch of a free private well testing program targeting PFAS and other emerging contaminants. - Ongoing and potentially expanded sampling of wastewater treatment systems, biosolids/spray fields, and priority watersheds, which may trigger site investigations or cleanup expectations for certain permit holders. - Continued listing and regulation of PFAS under the state Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act (HSCA), which can affect responsible‑party determinations and remediation requirements at contaminated sites. - Implementation and enforcement of public notification requirements for PFAS detections in public water systems, including more frequent reporting and potential follow‑up actions when PFAS are found. - Product bans or require labeling on food or products containing PFAS **Florida** [Florida HB 1019](https://flhouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=83657), now awaiting action by the governor, would require public entities that dispose of domestic wastewater biosolids and treated effluent with a design flow of at least 25,000 gallons per day to begin quarterly PFAS sampling on July 1, 2026, and submit results to the Florida DEP for informational use while federal and state PFAS water quality standards are still in development. The bill also phases out AFFF containing intentionally added PFAS over several years. **Maryland** [Maryland’s SB 719](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0719E.pdf) passed both houses as of March 26, 2026, and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature. This regulation would create a tiered system for PFAS in sewage sludge, requiring sourcetracking and mitigation plans when total regulated PFAS are at or above 25 ppb. It would also prohibit land application on agricultural or marginal land when levels reach 50 ppb, while authorizing tighter pretreatment standards for industrial dischargers contributing to those levels. **Michigan** On April 23, Michigan announced a package of bills (HB 5890–5898) aimed at PFAS contamination, product use, and community protections. Several of these bills would institute new restrictions on PFAS. Michigan HB 5890 would amend Michigan’s trade and consumer protection laws to prohibit intentionally added PFAS in certain categories of household products sold in the state. The bill directs state regulators to define covered product types and enforce a phaseout of PFAS‑containing formulations on a set compliance timeline. [Michigan HB 5895](https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5895&QueryID=188157771) would require Michigan’s environment department to respond when PFAS in a private drinking water well exceeds state or EPA maximum contaminant levels. [Michigan HB 5896](https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5896&QueryID=188157771) would add new requirements around PFAS in sewage sludge and sludge-derived products applied to land. This bill directs “a person that prepares biosolids and uses sewage sludge or sewage sludge derivatives for land application” to test for PFAS, report results to the state, and comply with any restrictions tied to PFAS concentrations. Without further clarification, it’s a little unclear whether this language puts the onus on the water utility, the supply chain, the end user, or all of the above. **Minnesota** The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced on April 15, 2026, that it is [extending the initial deadline for reporting intentionally added PFAS in products](https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/reporting-pfas-in-products) sold in the state from July 1, 2026, to September 15, 2026, with an option for a single 90‑day extension to December 14, 2026. MPCA explained that the extra time is meant to help manufacturers gather PFAS data from suppliers, set up supplier reporting agreements, get familiar with the PFAS Reporting and Information System for Manufacturers (PRISM), and make use of updated reporting guides, forthcoming how‑to videos, and other technical support the agency is rolling out. **Texas** Texas is [investigating Lululemon](https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-launches-investigation-lululemon-over-potential-presence-toxic-forever) under state consumer protection authority for potentially deceptive “clean” and wellness-oriented marketing, alleging that the company’s clothing may contain undisclosed PFAS. **Virginia** Virginia enacted several laws on April 13, including: [Virginia SB 386](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB386), which establishes limits for PFAS in biosolids, prohibiting land application when 12‑month average PFOS or PFOA concentrations are at or above 50 micrograms per kilogram and limiting application rates to 3 dry tons per acre when averages fall between 25 and 50 micrograms per kilogram, while allowing application under existing permits below 25 micrograms per kilogram. Earlier drafts would have barred land application of sludge containing any detectable PFAS, but the enacted framework ties restrictions to measured PFAS levels and coordinates with the approach taken in HB 1443. [Virginia HB 1443](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1443) requires owners of sewage treatment works that land apply, market, or distribute sewage sludge to test for PFOS and PFOA and then follow a tiered application framework, matching that in SB 386. The legislation also includes a related landowner notification rule and a directive for the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to study PFAS in sewage sludge and recommend further controls. [Virginia SB 138](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB138) focuses on industrial wastewater sources that discharge to publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). The law directs DEQ to require quarterly PFAS monitoring for one year from any industrial wastewater source that discharges to a POTW, with results reported to both the POTW and DEQ. If PFAS are detected in any amount in that first year, the industrial user must continue quarterly monitoring and reporting beyond the initial year. Impacted facilities are required to submit their initial quarterly PFAS monitoring results within 30 days once the law goes into effect. [Virginia HB 122](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB122) prohibits the manufacture, sale, or offer for sale of cosmetic products containing certain intentionally added ingredients, including PFAS, effective January 1, 2028. The law includes limited exemptions for retailers that do not manufacture cosmetics with banned ingredients and do not knowingly sell products that contain them but otherwise creates new liability exposure for cosmetic brands and upstream suppliers marketing products in Virginia. **Wisconsin** [Wisconsin AB 130](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab130) and [AB 131](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab131) were signed by the Governor on March 6, 2026. AB 131 sets up programs and requirements to address PFAS contamination, including a municipal PFAS grant program and other PFAS grant mechanisms, while AB 130 provides funding from the segregated PFAS fund to pay for those programs. Under these laws, funding is targeted to specific grant uses, with more than $79 million directed to a community PFAS grant program to help municipalities and other eligible recipients investigate and mitigate PFAS contamination. Additional funding, totaling over $132 million, supports a suite of PFAS grant and assistance programs, such as grants for private well sampling, public water system projects, biosolids and sludge sampling, landfill leachate treatment systems at municipally owned landfills, and technical assistance to local governments. ### **OF INTEREST** [Free PFAS testing offered to Connecticut well owners](https://www.norwichbulletin.com/story/news/local/2026/04/06/free-pfas-testing-for-private-wells-in-connecticut/89224829007/) [Three Takeaways from a PFAS Litigation and Regulatory Developments Conference](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/three-takeaways-from-a-pfas-litigation-5006926/) [Changing Regulations and Your Drycleaning Business](https://americandrycleaner.com/articles/changing-regulations-and-your-drycleaning-business-part-2) [Pharma industry raises concerns as EU consults on plan to ban PFAS](https://www.raps.org/resource/pharma-industry-raises-concerns-as-eu-consults-on-plan-to-ban-pfas.html) [PFAS: The Upcoming Challenges for the Electronics Industry](https://www.all-about-industries.com/pfas-the-pending-tasks-for-the-electronics-industry-a-c38f5416d160921697a5af35022e21b1/) ### **EVENTS** If you are in the area or attending one of these upcoming events, we would love to meet with you.[ Contact us to request a meeting](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). [Georgia Rural Water Association Spring Conference](https://www.grwa.org/conference/2026-spring-conference/), Jekyll Island, GA, May 5-6. **Presentations:** - GA EPD PFAS Sampling Program Ins and Outs, May 5, 1:00 – 1:30 PM. - Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options, May 6, 2:00 – 2:30 PM. [North Carolina Waterworks Operators Association (NCWOA) Lab Tech Day](https://ncwoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LTD-brochure-2026.pdf), Raleigh, NC, May 7. [New Jersey Water Environment Association Annual Conference](https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=NJWE&evid=49218173), Atlantic City, NJ, May 11 – 15. **Presentations:** - An Analytical Deep Dive into EPA 1633A…. Qualifiers, Case Narratives and More, May 12, 8:45 AM. - Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options, May 12, 12:15 PM. [PFAS Forum VI](https://pfasforum.org/), Orlando, FL, May 13 – 15. **Presentations:** - Navigating PFAS in NPDES Discharges, Property Due Diligence and Your PFAS Analytical Toolbox, May 14, 11:00 – 11:30 AM. - Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options, May 14, 1:00 – 1:30 PM. [New England Water Environment Association Spring Meeting](https://www.newea.org/spring-meeting/) N. Falmouth, MA., May 17 – 20. [New York Solid Waste Association Conference](https://conference.nyfederation.org/), Boston Landing, NY, May 17-20. **Presentation:** PFAS ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 – Faster TAT and Lower Cost, May 18, 2:30 – 3:00 PM. [Green Mountain Water Environment Association Spring Meeting](https://gmwea.org/gmweaspring), Killington, VT, May 21, Presentation: Prevalence of PFAS Sample Cross-contamination Caused by Sampling, 10:15 – 11:15 AM. [Mississippi Rural Water Association Annual Conference](https://msrwa.org/annual-conference/), Biloxi, MS, May 26 – 29. [Battelle Chlorinated Conference](https://www.battelle.org/conferences/chlorinated-conference), Ft. Worth, TX, May 31 – June 4, Poster: Analyses for PFAS in Consumer Products: What You Need to Know, Mon. June 1 ### **WEBINARS** [On-Demand: Navigating the Next Regulatory Era: UCMR 5 Insights, UCMR 6 Predictions, and Perchlorate Considerations](https://info.pacelabs.com/ucmr-5-pfas-lithium-data) ### **RECENT ARTICLES** [Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ultrashort-chain-pfas-why-they-matter-and-how-to-measure-them/) [NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/) [New ASTM PFAS Sampling Guide Helps Ensure Reliable Results](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/new-astm-pfas-sampling-guide-helps-ensure-reliable-results/) **Cut Through the Noise with Pace®** PFAS regulatory activity shows no sign of letting up, but the critical signals can be hard to distinguish from all the noise. Pace® will continue to track emerging requirements and provide perspectives and technical guidance so you can focus on planning, sampling, and compliance rather than chasing headlines. If you have questions about how these developments could affect your program design or analytical needs, your Pace® representative can help connect you with our PFAS experts. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Understanding Shelf Life: A Strategic Priority for Product Quality and Safety](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/understanding-shelf-life-a-strategic-priority-for-product-quality-and-safety/) **Published:** May 12, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Understanding Shelf Life: A Strategic Priority for Product Quality and Safety - By: Ingrid Gumbs-Diaz B.S. M.B.A - May 12, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Food Safety ![Understanding Shelf Life: A Strategic Priority for Product Quality and Safety. Prepackaged foot items ready for purchase.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Understanding-Shelf-Life-A-Strategic-Priority-for-Product-Quality-and-Safety.avif "Understanding Shelf Life - A Strategic Priority for Product Quality and Safety – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") For professionals responsible for product quality, safety, and compliance, shelf life is more than just a date on a label—it’s a critical business decision. Across industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, shelf life defines how long a product maintains its intended quality, safety, and performance. In the food industry, shelf life spans a wide range—from highly perishable items like fresh produce and dairy to shelf-stable products such as cereals, canned goods, prepared foods and snacks. Regardless of the category, the goal remains the same: ensuring products consistently meet safety and quality expectations throughout their lifecycle. At its core, shelf life is driven by how products change over time. From the moment a product is manufactured and packaged, it begins to degrade due to a combination of internal characteristics and external conditions. Factors such as temperature, light exposure, moisture, ingredient composition, and packaging all influence this process. Effectively managing these variables is essential to maintaining product integrity and delivering a consistent consumer experience. ### **The Science Behind Shelf Life: Managing Complexity** Shelf life is not determined by a single variable but by the interaction of multiple factors. These are generally grouped into inherent and external elements. Inherent factors to the product include characteristics such as water activity, pH, nutrient composition, and enzyme activity. These elements influence how quickly a product degrades or supports microbial growth and are largely controlled during formulation and production. External factors relate to the environment a product encounters throughout its lifecycle. Temperature, humidity, oxygen exposure, light, and handling conditions all play a role. Even well-formulated products can experience reduced shelf life if these external conditions are not properly managed. Together, these variables create a complex system that requires careful oversight. ### **Determining Shelf Life: A Data-Driven Approach** Accurate shelf-life determination requires a structured, scientific approach. For organizations, getting this right is essential—not only to protect consumers but also to reduce product waste, avoid recalls, and safeguard brand reputation. Several methodologies are commonly used, each serving a specific purpose. Real-time shelf-life studies provide the most reliable data by evaluating products under actual storage conditions over time. Accelerated studies offer a faster alternative by simulating long-term degradation under elevated conditions. Additional tools such as predictive microbiology, challenge testing, and sensory evaluation provide further insight into both safety and consumer acceptance. Together, these approaches enable organizations to make informed, evidence-based decisions when establishing “best by” or “use by” dates. ### **When Shelf-Life Studies Are Essential** Shelf-life studies should be integrated throughout the product lifecycle rather than treated as a one-time activity. They are especially valuable during product development and prior to launch, where they help establish baseline performance expectations. These studies should also be conducted whenever there are changes to formulation, processing, or storage conditions, as even minor adjustments can impact product stability. In addition, they play an important role in investigating quality concerns, such as early spoilage or consumer complaints. Many organizations also conduct routine verification studies to confirm products continue to perform as expected over time. ### **Partnering for Precision: The Role of Expert Testing** Given the complexity involved, shelf-life determination is often best supported by specialized laboratory partners. Working with an experienced provider ensures access to advanced testing methods, technical expertise, and reliable data, helping reduce uncertainty and support confident decision-making. Pace® offers ISO-accredited shelf-life testing services tailored to the needs of food manufacturers. Our capabilities include real-time, accelerated, and challenge studies designed to evaluate product stability under a range of conditions. These studies assess both microbial behavior and key chemical indicators, such as Free Fatty Acids and Peroxide Value, alongside parameters like water activity, pH, and moisture content. At Pace®, we work closely with clients to develop customized testing programs that reflect real-world storage and distribution conditions, whether refrigerated, frozen, or ambient. Our expertise spans a wide range of product categories, including meats, ready-to-eat products, dairy, produce, snacks, prepared foods, dietary supplements, seeds and tree-nuts among many others. ### **Moving Forward with Confidence** For corporate teams responsible for quality, safety, and compliance, shelf life is a critical control point that impacts every stage of the product lifecycle. A proactive, data-driven approach—supported by the right testing expertise—helps ensure products consistently meet expectations for safety, quality, and performance. Effective shelf-life management goes beyond compliance. It supports brand protection, operational efficiency, and the delivery of a reliable, high-quality experience for customers. For More Information [Contact Us Now](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Author - ![Portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length dark hair wearing a red blazer against a white background.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ingrid-Gumbs-Diaz_cropped.jpg) [Ingrid Gumbs-Diaz B.S. M.B.A](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/ingrid-gumbs-diaz-b-s-m-b-a/ "Ingrid Gumbs-Diaz B.S. M.B.A") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/ingrid-gumbs-diaz-b-s-m-b-a/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Understanding Shelf Life: A Strategic Priority for Product Quality and Safety ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/understanding-shelf-life-a-strategic-priority-for-product-quality-and-safety/ "Understanding Shelf Life: A Strategic Priority for Product Quality and Safety") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Food Safety **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Ingrid Gumbs-Diaz B.S. M.B.A --- ### [UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/) **Published:** May 5, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered - By: Paul Jackson - May 5, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Drinking Water, PFAS ![UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered. Modern water treatment facility providing safe drinking water to community.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/UCMR-5-UCMR-6-Lithium-and-Perchlorate-Your-Webinar-Questions-Answered_2.avif "UCMR 5 UCMR 6 Lithium and Perchlorate - Your Webinar Questions Answered_2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Our recent webinar on UCMR 5 insights, UCMR 6 predictions, and upcoming drinking water regulations for perchlorate was very well attended. I spent several minutes at the end addressing insightful audience questions that are worth sharing here. You can watch the webinar on demand at your convenience and [submit any additional questions](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) you may have. I look forward to continuing the conversation! [Watch: Navigating the Next Regulatory Era: UCMR 5 Insights, UCMR 6 Predictions, and Perchlorate Considerations ](https://info.pacelabs.com/ucmr-5-pfas-lithium-data) **Q: You mentioned lithium has a Health Reference Level of 10 ppb. If an MCL is established, would it typically match or exceed that?** Health Reference Levels (HRLs) do not come with any EPA guidance, so it is difficult to predict whether a future MCL would match or exceed an HRL. Health Advisory Levels (HALs) do include guidance for actions when levels are exceeded, but EPA has not issued a HAL for lithium yet. In addition, unlike HRLs and HALs, MCLs must also account for financial and technical feasibility. For example, EPA set the HALs for PFOA and PFOS at zero, while the enforceable MCLs for both are 4 ppt. **Q: Do you have any details on regional occurrence indicating a background source for the lithium results?** A: At this time, we have not seen any regional occurrence data that would clearly point to background sources for the lithium results in the UCMR 5 data. Based on our research, lithium can come from several natural, industrial, and household sources: - Natural Geological Formations: Lithium is naturally found in rocks, soils, and water, particularly in regions with lithium-rich brines and mineral deposits. - Industrial Activities: Mining operations, especially those extracting lithium for batteries, release wastewater containing lithium into rivers and lakes. - Pharmaceutical Use: Medications like lithium carbonate and lithium citrate, prescribed for psychiatric conditions, are excreted by patients and enter wastewater. - Wastewater Effluents: Industrial processes such as ceramics, glass production, and aluminum smelting discharge lithium-containing effluents into municipal water supplies if not adequately treated. - Personal Care Products: Over-the-counter products may contain lithium compounds and contribute to lithium contamination. After the webinar, one of our attendees also sent me a link to [a 2022 article](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0045653522019518), showing that lithium levels were higher in the Western states, potentially due to the impact of geological activity on natural lithium deposits. **Q: Has EPA accepted a definition of what constitutes a microplastic?** A: No, EPA has not yet finalized a formal definition for microplastics, but the working definition seems to be solid polymeric particles ranging in size from 5,000 µm to 0.001 µm. The two competing test methods include IR and Raman spectroscopy, with reporting limits of 50 and 20 µm, respectively. This is very much still a developing area, and a definition and standardized test method will need to be determined before microplastics can be added to UCMR 6, let alone be included in future national primary drinking water regulations. That said, utilities looking for practical guidance today may want to look to California. That state is currently leading in microplastics regulation for drinking water, including test methods and certification of commercial laboratories for multiple particle-size ranges. **Q: What types of microplastics testing can Pace® perform today?** Given the lack of a standardized definition for microplastics and uniform test methods, we have not yet brought microplastics testing for drinking water online. However, we have been closely tracking EPA’s progress on UCMR 6 and the anticipated microplastics requirements. With timelines tightening, we have begun the process of adding microplastics testing, and I expect we will have this capability commercially available within the next several months. **Q: During UCMR 5, do you know what percentage of field reagent blanks (FRBs) showed PFAS contamination?** A: In a large-scale study I completed this past year, I evaluated more than 14,000 FRB data points to understand how often contaminants were detected in FRBs. I intentionally did not include UCMR 5 data because EPA’s mandatory reporting limit for UCMR 5 is about twice our typical, day‑to‑day reporting limit, which would have artificially lowered the apparent hit rate. When I biased the analysis toward lower reporting limits, the study showed that only 0.79% of FRB results included PFAS detections at or above their reporting limits, indicating a very low occurrence rate of PFAS contamination in FRBs. You can learn more about the study here: [PFAS Sampling: Is Cross-Contamination Really an Issue?](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/is-pfas-sample-cross-contamination-really-an-issue) **Q: How can lithium be remediated via the water treatment process (for example, GAC or PAC)?** A: Several available treatment technologies used today to remove metals can also be effective for lithium. If you are already operating treatment designed for other metals, those same processes may also address lithium, but you should confirm performance through site‑specific testing and monitoring. **Q: Would you consider trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) to be a PFAS compound?** A: Yes, absolutely. In fact, I saw a report that estimated that TFA represents 75% of all PFAS use worldwide. While UCMR 5 focused on longer chain PFAS, it’s possible that UCMR 6 may include some short-chain PFAS. If so, TFA is a likely candidate. We just brought a new method for analyzing ultrashort-chain PFAS online. You can learn more about it here: [Ultrashort-Chain PFAS: What They Are and Why They Matter](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ultrashort-chain-pfas-why-they-matter-and-how-to-measure-them/). **Q: Is there a comparison of PFOA and PFOS results above the MCL during UCMR 5 between groundwater and surface water systems?** I am not aware of a robust, published comparison that specifically looks at PFOA and PFOS exceedances above the MCL in UCMR 5 data, broken out by groundwater versus surface water systems. However, here is a quick comparison based on the data in the latest UCMR 5 Data Finder results: ![PFOS/PFOA MCL Exceenances by system type (URMR 5) Graph](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/UCMR-5-and-6-graph-1024x683.png "UCMR 5 and 6 graph – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **Q: Can we start Initial Monitoring of perchlorate now?** Yes, you can. The current rule allows data collected up to six years prior to the 2030 enforcement date to be used for the Initial Monitoring period, so sampling you perform now will still be valid for perchlorate initial monitoring. **Q: In our system, PFOA and PFOS were detected in the fall and winter quarters but not in the spring and summer. Is there a reason, or is this a coincidence?** It could be either seasonal variation or coincidence, and in practice, it is often a combination of both. The specific drivers depend on what is upstream of your system. For example, industrial dischargers that use PFAS may operate differently throughout the year, and activities at upstream facilities, such as firefighting training, can also have seasonal patterns or intermittent releases that influence when PFAS reach your source water. One of the reasons EPA requires a 12‑month sampling period under UCMR is to capture potential seasonality in contaminant occurrence. Again, if you would like a deeper dive into these topics, you can watch the full webinar on demand here: [Navigating the Next Regulatory Era: UCMR 5 Insights, UCMR 6 Predictions, and Perchlorate Considerations ](https://info.pacelabs.com/ucmr-5-pfas-lithium-data) If you have additional questions about UCMR 5, PFAS, lithium, or related regulatory and treatment issues, [please reach out](https://pfas.com/contact/). We are happy to help. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Drinking Water, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/) **Published:** May 4, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - May 4, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: USP 797 ![Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Turning-USP-797-Compliance-into-a-Productivity-Asset_2.avif "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset_2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") To many compounding pharmacies, USP 797 compliance can feel like a productivity drain with seemingly endless testing, retesting, and retraining when results fall out of range. Yet when approached as a quality control system, rather than a checklist, a strong USP 797 program can increase productivity over time by preventing rework, reducing surprises, and keeping regulated environments in a stable state of control. ### **USP 797: Compliance Burden or Productivity Tool?** In pharmaceutical and other process manufacturing environments, QC/QA programs are designed to ensure product quality and safety, but they can also preserve factory uptime. Operators and quality teams continuously collect signals from in‑process and finished-product testing so they can call attention to small problems before they have a chance to compound. While scrapping a batch can be costly, QC programs in these environments are recognized as essential decision‑making tools that protect throughput, assets, and consumer safety, rather than being seen merely as regulatory overhead. Compounding pharmacies are essentially highly specialized, make‑to‑order process manufacturing facilities, so the same mindset applies. Cleanroom experts have long emphasized that environmental monitoring is most valuable when it is used to evaluate the overall state of control in the facility over time. In this framework, an increase in contamination recovery is an early warning signal that one or more controls, such as cleaning and disinfection, gowning, personnel technique, facility conditions, or process discipline, may be weakening. For pharmacy productivity, this point is critical. A higher CFU count may trigger an investigation and retraining, but it may also point to a deeper loss of control and growing process variation. When excursions are addressed early using well‑defined SOPs, pharmacies can prevent future productivity strain, such as avoidable rework, recurring deviations, last‑minute interventions, and elevated contamination risks that threaten product safety and delivery schedules. #### **Reviewing Your USP 797 Compliance Program** USP 797 sets a floor, not a ceiling, for quality control expectations around environmental monitoring, personnel competency, and documentation. The current standard requires pharmacies to evaluate CFU counts against action levels and to [review data for trends over time](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/6-common-pitfalls-in-usp-797-data-trending-and-how-to-fix-them/). But while checking the boxes to meet sampling frequencies and action levels will support basic compliance, it will not necessarily give pharmacy leaders the real‑time visibility they need to manage risk and protect workflow. A more robust USP 797‑based quality program often starts by tightening monitoring practices and oversight of personnel competency, which can initially feel disruptive as more areas for investigation are identified. The key question is not, “Will this additional effort cost us time?” Some additional time is inevitable. The better question is, “Will this program help us catch processes and environmental controls that have started to drift before these issues impact patient safety and productivity?” Here are some ways compounding pharmacies can move beyond minimum compliance and close common gaps: - **Ensure sampling is aligned with risk.** Consider increasing sampling frequency (beyond the minimums) in higher‑risk areas. - **Strengthen data review practices.** Implement routine, structured [trend reviews](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/6-common-pitfalls-in-usp-797-data-trending-and-how-to-fix-them/), examining results by room, operator, and shift. Document decisions and follow‑up actions. - **Tighten response plans for excursions.** Define clear, time‑bound investigation pathways, standardize root‑cause analysis, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are verified for effectiveness. - **Reinforce personnel competency.** Go beyond (semi-) annual assessments with observational audits, just-in‑time coaching, and retraining triggers based on excursions or procedural deviations. - **Evaluate cleaning and disinfection rigor.** Periodically challenge cleaning effectiveness, verify contact times and product rotation, and confirm staff are following the written procedures as performed. - **Conduct mock inspections.** Regularly stress‑test the program against USP 797 expectations, state board requirements, and payer or accreditor standards to identify and close gaps early. - **Audit documentation.** Standardize forms and logs, reduce free‑text where possible, and ensure records support clear reconstruction of “who, what, when, where, and why.” Draft mock questions a surveyor might ask to determine whether existing documentation practices provide sufficient, easy-to-find answers. ##### **Documentation: The Backbone of a Productive Quality Program** That last bullet point deserves additional emphasis. Among all the components of a stronger quality control program, documentation may feel like the biggest threat to productivity, but it is often the greatest time saver. USP 797 requires pharmacies to maintain comprehensive, readily retrievable records of compounding activities, environmental monitoring, personnel competency, investigations, corrective actions, and other quality events for multiple years. These records do more than satisfy inspectors; they create a factual history of “what should happen” and “what actually happened” in the pharmacy, day after day. For day‑to‑day processing, accurate batch records, cleaning logs, and equipment checks reduce ambiguity, prevent missed steps, and simplify handoffs between team members. During investigations, well‑organized documentation shortens the time needed to reconstruct events, identify root causes, and demonstrate effective corrective actions to regulators. When audits or surveys occur, the pharmacies with [complete, trendable data](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/6-common-pitfalls-in-usp-797-data-trending-and-how-to-fix-them/) spend less time scrambling for proof and more time focusing on patient care and operational planning. In this way, documentation becomes the framework that supports compliance and preserves productivity. ##### **From Failed Result to Actionable Signal** A rise in CFU recovery must not be viewed simply as a failed result that needs to be explained then filed away. Under a strong USP 797‑based quality control program, each trend is treated as a potential signal that one or more contamination‑control measures are no longer performing as intended. The purpose of the program is not to generate more investigations. Rather, it is to detect loss of control early enough that teams can correct it before it becomes a larger operational disruption, a compliance problem, an excursion, or a patient‑safety event. When pharmacy leaders approach USP 797 as a decision‑making framework rather than a compliance burden, they can align environmental monitoring, competency assessment, and documentation to protect both customer safety and operational productivity. Over time, that shift turns today’s perceived burden into tomorrow’s competitive advantage in safety, reliability, and capacity. ###### **Let’s Talk Productivity** The Pace® microbiology team has helped many compounding pharmacies move from a reactive approach to a more proactive, data-driven view of their compounding competencies and engineering controls. If you would like to talk through your current program and explore how USP 797 data trending and other best practices can help preserve your team’s productivity, reach out to us to get the conversation started. ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward](https://www.pacelabs.com/buiding-sciences/entering-the-food-safety-market-a-strategic-step-forward/) **Published:** April 29, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward - By: Rob DeMalo - April 29, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Food Safety ![Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Entering-the-Food-Safety-Market-A-Strategic-Step-Forward_lg.avif "Entering the Food Safety Market - A Strategic Step Forward_lg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") *By Rob DeMalo, M.Sc. Vice President of Sales, Pace® Building Sciences* At Pace®, the focus has always been clear: helping customers navigate complexity with confidence. With the integration of QuanTEM Laboratories, LLC in Oklahoma City now underway, expanding into [food safety](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/food-safety-nutraceutical/) marks a meaningful step forward in how we support customers across an even broader range of needs. The acquisition of QuanTEM adds a strong foundation of environmental services, including asbestos PLM/PCM, lead analysis, and environmental microbiology, along with established food microbiology capabilities, accredited against ISO 17025 quality guidelines, under the QuanTEM Food Safety Laboratories, LLC brand. Together, these capabilities strengthen our ability to deliver integrated, end to end solutions to both existing and new customers. ### **A Natural Evolution for the Business** As industries evolve and regulatory demands increase, the need for dependable testing partners continues to grow. Expanding into food safety builds on our existing scientific expertise while opening new opportunities to support customers in critical, high growth areas. For existing customers, this expansion provides access to complementary services. For food safety customers joining through QuanTEM, it offers expanded resources, advanced methodologies, and the strength of a national laboratory network, while maintaining the service and responsiveness they rely on. #### **Why Food Safety and Why Now?** This move is driven by both strategic alignment and the strength of QuanTEM’s existing capabilities. QuanTEM operates across both environmental testing within building sciences and food safety, with services that include asbestos, lead, environmental microbiology, and food microbiology. The combination of these capabilities, along with a well-established and recognized brand in the building sciences market, strengthens our ability to expand into food safety while continuing to support customers across multiple service areas. At the same time, regulatory pressure continues to intensify. With the recent updates of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and increasing global scrutiny, companies face growing expectations to ensure product safety and compliance. As a result, demand for reliable, timely food testing continues to rise. ##### **A Market Defined by Growth and Regulation** Food safety testing has become essential for manufacturers and co packers alike. Increased awareness of contamination risks, recalls, and public health concerns has elevated microbiological testing from a requirement to a strategic priority. From pathogen detection, such as *Listeria*, to compliance testing for imported goods, the need for accurate, defensible results is expanding alongside regulatory requirements. These dynamics are shaping the market and creating new opportunities for innovation and service delivery. ##### **Meeting a Growing Need** Across the food industry, expectations continue to rise. Our food safety services are designed to help organizations: - Verify production environments are free from harmful pathogens - Ensure products are safe for consumption - Maintain compliance with evolving regulations - Access timely, reliable data to inform decisions Whether supporting routine quality programs or responding to complex challenges such as contamination events or product holds, the focus is on delivering clarity, speed, and confidence at every stage. ###### **Looking Ahead** Food safety is a dynamic and rapidly evolving space, and continued investment in capabilities and geographic reach remains a priority. Our focus is clear: delivering high quality testing, rapid and defensible results, and actionable insights, supported by responsive service and clear communication. By combining scientific expertise with a strong commitment to customer success, we help organizations protect their brands, ensure compliance, and bring safe, high-quality products to market. ## Author - ![Rob DeMalo, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rob-DeMalo.jpg) [Rob DeMalo](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rob-demalo/ "Rob DeMalo") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rob-demalo/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rob-demalo/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward ](https://www.pacelabs.com/buiding-sciences/entering-the-food-safety-market-a-strategic-step-forward/ "Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward") [ Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/federal-lead-laws-in-2026-tougher-dust-standards-for-homes-and-child-occupied-buildings/ "Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings ") [ 4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/4-steps-to-rental-property-compliance-with-new-yorks-lead-laws/ "4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Food Safety **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rob DeMalo --- ### [Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/) **Published:** April 22, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals - By: Paul Jackson - April 22, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Drinking Water, PFAS ![Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Making-Sense-of-UCMR-5-Results-Key-PFAS-Findings-Lithium-Concerns-and-UCMR-6-Signals.avif "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results - Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As UCMR 5 reporting wraps up, we finally have a near-complete picture of the individual concentrations of the 29 monitored PFAS plus lithium in drinking water systems across the country. In a recent webinar, I walked through what this UCMR 5 dataset reveals and some of the potential implications for water systems of all sizes. [Watch: Navigating the Next Regulatory Era: UCMR 5 Insights, UCMR 6 Predictions, and Perchlorate Considerations](https://info.pacelabs.com/ucmr-5-pfas-lithium-data) Under UCMR 5, EPA required monitoring for 29 PFAS using Methods 537.1 and 533, plus lithium by EPA Method 200.7. Samples were collected at each entry point to the distribution system. Because PFAS are so [ubiquitous in sampling materials](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-is-pfas-sample-cross-contamination-caused-by-sampling) and results needed to be reported at single-digit parts-per-trillion (ppt) levels, every sample also required a field reagent blank to verify that cross-contamination did not occur as a result of improper sampling. EPA released the most recent UCMR 5 Data Summary in January, incorporating monitoring results from more than 10,000 public water systems and over 64,000 data sets submitted by UCMR‑approved laboratories. According to EPA, this release represents roughly 95% of the total results expected for UCMR 5, with only a small number of systems still completing sampling before the dataset is finalized later in 2026. [The data summary report can be found online](https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/data-summary-fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule). EPA also offers a more detailed dive into the data through [the UCMR 5 data finder tool](https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-data-finder). ### **Wondering whether your UCMR 5 sampling data can be used for NPDWR Initial Monitoring?** [**Reach out to one of our PFAS technical specialists.**](https://pfas.com/contact/) ### **What UCMR 5 Results Tell Us About PFAS** Exceedances for PFOA and PFOS, both with an MCL of 4 ppt, were not rare. Around 8% of all participating water systems reported PFOA results above the 4 ppt MCL, and 8.9% exceeded the 4 ppt MCL for PFOS. In contrast, GenX (HFPO-DA) with a 10 ppt MCL showed exceedances in just three out of more than 9,000 systems with results (0.03%). PFHxS, also with a 10 ppt MCL, exceeded that level in roughly 0.7% of water systems, while PFNA at the same MCL was above the limit in only about 0.1% of systems—nine systems out of more than 9,000. When EPA evaluated the Hazard Index for the PFBS, HFPO-DA, PFHxS, and PFNA mixtures, only about 0.8% of systems exceeded the Hazard Index value of 1. The data summary also notes that large systems serving more than 10,000 consumers tend to have roughly twice as many exceedances in percentage terms as compared to smaller systems. January 2026 Comparison of UCMR 5 Averages and the MCLs from the April 2024 NPDWR PFAS in April 2024 NPDWR MCL (μg/L)1 UCMR 5 PWSs with full set(s) of results2 UCMR 5 PWSs with average(s) greater than MCL % UCMR 5 PWSs with average(s) greater than MCL3 large PWS (>10,000) medium PWS4 (3,300-10,000) small PWS, (<3,000) large medium small large medium small PFOS 0.0040 4,127 4,427 684 497 282 41 12.0% 6.4% 6.0% PFOA 0.0040 4,128 4,427 684 452 253 30 10.9% 5.7% 4.4% HFPO-DA (GenX chemicals) 0.01 4,129 4,427 684 2 1 0 0.05% 0.02% 0.0% PFHxS 0.01 4,126 4,427 684 40 20 4 1.0% 0.5% 0.6% PFNA 0,01 4,127 4,427 684 3 6 0 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% Hazard Index (HI) (HFPO-DA, PFHxS, PFNA, PFBS) 1 (unitless) 4,125 4,427 683 44 25 4 1.1% 0.6% 0.6% **% UCMR 5 large PWSs (serving >10,000) with average(s) greater than MCL = 15.3% (632/4,129)** **% UCMR 5 medium PWSs⁴ (serving 3,300 – 10,000) with average(s) greater than MCL = 8.6% (382/4,427)** **% UCMR 5 small PWSs (serving <3,300) with average(s) greater than MCL = 7.3% (50/684)** **Estimated weighted % of PWSs nationwide with average(s) greater than MCL5 = 8.0%** Source: [The Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) Data Summary: January 2026](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/ucmr5-data-summary_0.pdf) Given the very low detection rates, I believe EPA’s plan to rescind the MCLs for GenX, PFHxS, PFNA and the PFAS Hazard Index is more likely to move forward. This would leave PFOA and PFOS as the only PFAS with enforceable federal MCLs in drinking water. At the same time, that outcome is far from certain as the proposal is still being challenged in the courts. For now, all six PFAS MCLs in the final PFAS NPDWR remain fully in force until EPA completes the rulemaking and the courts resolve the challenges. UCMR 5 data also show that three unregulated PFAS (PFBA, PFHxA and PFPeA) were detected in roughly 18–20% of water systems. In this context, “detected” simply means results were above minimum reporting levels: 6 ppt for PFBA, 3 ppt for PFHxA and 3 ppt for PFPeA. EPA has not yet established a Health Reference Level (HRL) for these compounds, and there is still limited research to indicate whether concentrations at these levels pose a human health risk. Unlike PFBA, PFHxA, and PFPeA, which were detected in close to one in five systems, many of the remaining PFAS were rarely reported above the minimum reporting limit, even in the large national dataset. That kind of sparse occurrence makes it seem unlikely that most of these lesser-seen PFAS will emerge as major regulatory drivers. Lastly, it is important to remember that UCMR 5 reporting only covered 29 PFAS out of the thousands of compounds that meet the formal definition. In particular, it did not include several ultrashort-chain PFAS, such as TFA, that are increasingly drawing regulatory and scientific attention partly due to their extensive use globally. For more on this, refer to a recent post written by our PFAS Product Manager, Nick Nigro: [Ultrashort-Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ultrashort-chain-pfas-why-they-matter-and-how-to-measure-them/). ### **What UCMR 5 Results Tell Us About Lithium** Although I’ve focused mainly on PFAS in this post, the results for lithium, tested at the parts-per-billion (ppb) level with an HRL of 10 ppb, are well worth noting. Approximately 26.6% of all water systems exceeded the HRL for lithium—an unusually high rate for any contaminant in any round of UCMR. This high detection rate suggests lithium is a potential candidate for an EPA Health Advisory and, ultimately, a proposed MCL. We have seen this pattern before. Extensive UCMR occurrence data for PFOA and PFOS under earlier rounds of monitoring helped pave the way for today’s enforceable PFAS MCLs. ### **Looking Ahead: UCMR 6, Perchlorate, and What’s Next** [In the webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/ucmr-5-pfas-lithium-data), I went into what we know so far about UCMR 6 timing and contaminant selection, including the potential role of PFAS, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, disinfection byproducts, and microbes. I also walked through the latest developments on perchlorate, including EPA’s proposed MCL and expected monitoring and compliance timelines that will affect tens of thousands of systems nationwide. Once the UCMR 6 proposal is released, I will certainly be sharing my perspectives. We wrapped up the session with an extensive Q&A, in which I addressed practical questions about sampling, data interpretation, and planning for what comes next. The questions were very insightful, and it’s a good opportunity to hear how your peers are thinking about risk management and investment decisions in light of the evolving PFAS and lithium landscape. If you want a deeper dive into the UCMR 5 data, how to interpret your own results, and what I believe the findings signal for future regulatory actions, I invite you to [watch the full webinar on demand](https://info.pacelabs.com/ucmr-5-pfas-lithium-data). In addition, please feel free to [reach out to us](https://pfas.com/contact/) with your questions or to discuss how these findings relate to your specific system. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Drinking Water, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/) **Published:** April 21, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - April 21, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: PFAS ![PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina. Aerial view of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge crossing the Cape Fear river in Wilmington, NC.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PFAS-Rules-and-Regulations-Spotlight-North-Carolina.avif "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight - North Carolina – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") North Carolina has become a focal point in the national conversation on PFAS regulation, driven by high‑profile contamination events and active community engagement. Over the past several years, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) have advanced a series of actions focused on addressing PFAS contamination at the source. This post highlights several of the most important developments, including enacted PFAS groundwater standards, emerging monitoring and minimization requirements for wastewater dischargers, and key findings from the state’s PFAS biosolids study. ### **North Carolina PFAS Ground Water Standards** North Carolina’s 2L groundwater standards are health‑based limits that apply anywhere groundwater could reasonably be used as a current or future drinking‑water source. These standards set enforceable concentration limits for contaminants. When levels are exceeded, regulators generally expect investigation, remediation, or other mitigation to protect public health. In late 2025, as concerns about PFAS contamination grew, DEQ proposed adding several PFAS compounds to the 2L standards table, extending these regulations for the first time to this class of emerging contaminants. These compounds included PFOA, PFOS, HFPODA (GenX), PFBA, PFHxA, PFNA, PFBS, and PFHxS. From this group, DEQ adopted final groundwater standards for three compounds: PFOA, PFOS, and Gen X. ### North Carolina Final Groundwater Standards for PFOA, PFOS and GenX 02L Standard (ng/L) Current PQL* (ng/L) Current Compliance Levels (ng/L) **PFOA** 0.001 4 PQL **PFOS** 0.7 4 PQL **HFPO DA (GenX)** 10 5 10 For GenX, DEQ set the standard at 10 ppt, but the ultra‑low standards set for PFOA and PFOS reflect the prevailing view that no level of these compounds in drinking water is truly safe. The challenge for regulators is that these levels fall below the Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) for EPA Method 1633, the method used for groundwater analysis in North Carolina and in most other states. The PQL represents the lowest concentration that a laboratory can reliably and consistently measure with acceptable accuracy and precision using a defined analytical method. To address this challenge, DEQ tied compliance to the PQL for PFOA and PFOS, meaning that any detection above the PQL would be considered an exceedance. As the science of PFAS analysis evolves, the PQL may drop, which would result in a corresponding drop in the compliance level for these compounds. It is essential to discuss your data quality objectives with your laboratory partner, especially when dealing with challenging matrices such as groundwater. Groundwater has the potential to contain elevated levels of total suspended solids (TSS) that can interfere with PFAS quantitation via EPA 1633. Method 1633 is a performance-based method, so laboratories are allowed to modify aspects of the method in order to meet specific program needs, such as the lower limits of 4 ppt associated with both PFOA and PFOS. The PQL values for PFOA and PFOS, in particular, can be impacted by the inability of the laboratory to utilize the full sample volume for analysis. However, the lab can implement steps during sample preparation that will aid in the mitigation of solids impacts and the need for sub sampling. These steps aid in maintaining the lower PQLs needed for the 2L limits. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to have a discussion with your laboratory partner about specific program needs prior to submitting samples. The laboratory should be treated as part of your overall team when scoping out studies associated with programs like the 2L limits in North Carolina. ### **New Testing Requirements for Significant Dischargers** Although we’ve increasingly seen PFAS included in North Carolina NPDES permits, the state is advancing rulemaking that would, for the first time, impose [formal PFAS monitoring requirements](https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-commissions/environmental-management-commission/emc-proposed-rules) on selected wastewater dischargers. This monitoring program specifically call out PFOA, PFOS, and GenX. The same three compounds with associated 2L standards. The proposed rules focus on two main groups: - Direct NPDES permit holders with a reasonable potential to discharge PFAS - Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) that send wastewater to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs). DEQ and the EMC have also [requested comment](https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/events/public-hearing-proposed-adoption-pfos-pfoa-and-genx-monitoring-and-minimization-rules-15a-ncac-02b) on whether it is appropriate to focus applicability on SIC/NAICS codes associated with PFAS use and discharge, which signals an intent to prioritize sectors with known PFAS connections. If your operations fall into one of these focus groups, it’s critical to establish a PFAS monitoring strategy if you have not already done so. Pace® can help you evaluate potential PFAS risks, design a monitoring program aligned with the proposed rules, and navigate evolving analytical and regulatory requirements. [Reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) if you’d like to discuss how we can support your PFAS risk assessment and monitoring program. ### **The North Carolina PFAS Biosolids Study** To better understand how PFAS behave in real-world wastewater and biosolids systems, North Carolina undertook [a statewide PFAS biosolids and wastewater study](https://www.deq.nc.gov/water-resources/ncdeq-pfas-study-wwtps-and-biosolids/open) in 2023. In this study, the state sampled multiple components at dozens of facilities across North Carolina, including: - Influent, primary effluent, and final effluent at municipal wastewater treatment plants - Biosolids destined for land application - Soils on fields where biosolids had been applied - In some cases, groundwater near land-application sites The objective of the study was to build a robust dataset to inform future policy decisions, and several themes emerged from the research: **PFAS are widespread in biosolids.** PFAS, especially PFOS, were detected in biosolids at nearly all participating facilities, although levels varied widely depending on industrial contributions, treatment processes, and historical practices. **Most PFAS pass through plants into effluent.** For many facilities, the mass balance showed that the majority of PFAS entering the plant left in treated effluent rather than in biosolids. That reinforces the focus on minimizing PFAS at the source and in wastewater discharge, with biosolids management as a secondary priority. **Soils at land‑applied sites contained PFAS, but patterns varied.** Fields with a long history of biosolids application often showed higher PFAS levels than reference fields, though the degree of accumulation and vertical migration in the soil profile varied by site, soil type, and application history. **Drinking water risk depends on site conditions.** While PFAS were present in soils and sometimes in shallow groundwater near application areas, the risk to drinking water sources depends on hydrogeology, proximity of wells, and the specific PFAS and concentrations involved. [Webinar: Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options](https://info.pacelabs.com/biosolids-analysis-for-pfas-challenges) ### **Partnering With Pace® on Your PFAS Strategy** North Carolina’s PFAS landscape is moving quickly, and it can be challenging to translate emerging rules, studies, and public expectations into a clear action plan. If you are looking to strengthen your PFAS strategy, we invite you to [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) to get a conversation started. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/post-flood-mold-playbook-for-facility-managers/) **Published:** April 20, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers - By: Dr. Michael Berg - April 20, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Mold and Fungi ![Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Post‑Flood-Mold-Playbook-for-Facility-Managers.avif "Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### **From the First 48 Hours Through Clearance Testing and Re‑Occupancy** When floodwaters recede, mold can create lingering headaches in more ways than one. For facility managers, flooding can trigger weeks or months of anxious questions from occupants and pointed inquiries from insurers and regulators. A structured mold strategy helps you move from knee-jerk reaction mode to a defensible recovery plan. ### **The First 24 Hours: Stay Safe, Get Dry** The most important mold decisions are often made as soon as flood waters recede. Your immediate goals are to get safe and dry. That means verifying that utilities are safe to use, isolating heavily damaged spaces, and starting a minimal, controlled demolition of materials that clearly cannot be dried in place. In many commercial and multi-family buildings, the highest‑risk zones after flooding are basements, mechanical rooms, first‑floor units, and any shaft or chase that can hide trapped moisture behind walls or ceilings. Even if visible growth is limited, you should assume hidden mold is possible wherever water has penetrated assemblies or remained in contact with porous materials for more than 24 hours. Early pictures, moisture readings, and rough maps of affected areas will later support your mold testing plans, insurance claims, and clearance decisions. ### **The Next 24 – 48 Hours: Call in the Reinforcements** If you haven’t done so already, your next move should be to bring in qualified remediation and mold professionals. Flooded buildings are complex systems, and it takes experience to distinguish between materials that can be dried in place, assemblies that must be removed, and secondary hazards such as asbestos that may be disturbed once you start opening up walls and ceilings. At the same time, you will most likely want to engage an experienced independent consultant to document conditions, direct any needed mold sampling, and help you prioritize your post-flood efforts. For facility managers, relying on experts reduces long‑term risk with occupants, insurers, and regulators. Mold sampling, moisture readings, and clearance decisions are most defensible when they are designed and interpreted by someone who understands building science, local regulations, and possible health considerations for high‑risk occupants. Consultants can also help you coordinate with flood insurance providers, assemble the documentation they expect, and develop a repeatable playbook so the next event does not force you to start from scratch. ### **After the Flood: Validating Remediation** After the water is gone and surfaces look dry, hidden mold can still reside behind walls, under flooring, and in mechanical chases. It is common to supplement visual inspections and moisture readings with air sampling to detect the signature signs of concealed growth. Public‑health agencies and independent reviewers consistently advise against relying on over‑the‑counter plates and home test kits in lieu of professional testing. Mold spores are almost always present, so seeing growth on a plate does not, by itself, tell you whether you have an indoor mold problem or what to do about it. Designing a meaningful sampling plan takes specialized expertise, and most facility managers are not trained to interpret mold analysis results. Spore trap sampling is the standard method for detecting hidden mold. Samples of indoor and outdoor air will typically be collected for comparison. When indoor counts or species patterns are elevated relative to the exterior, that often indicates an indoor source that needs further investigation. Spore trap sampling can also flag non-flood-related mold growth, such as an undetected plumbing leak behind a cabinet or under a sink. For more complex buildings or higher‑risk occupants, targeted sampling can guide triage and scope. In addition to air samples, surface and bulk samples can identify the extent of colonization and distinguish between viable spores that can continue to spread and non‑viable residues that may be primarily cosmetic. When working with a laboratory partner, be clear about whether you need basic characterization or detailed genus/species identification to support health, product, or regulatory decisions. The answers to these questions can influence method selection, costs, and turnaround times. ### **Special Case Mold Investigations** Often, property owners may question whether a standard mold investigation is necessary or sufficient. The scenarios below highlight frequently seen situations in which the standard mold playbook may need to be adapted. **High-risk occupants** – Facilities that regularly serve immunocompromised people, such as hospitals and long-term/assisted living facilities, often require more conservative thresholds, more frequent monitoring, and more detailed analyses of mold and other fungi to protect vulnerable occupants. In these settings, mold control after flooding is typically part of a broader environmental monitoring and infection‑prevention strategy. State agencies, the CDC, and CMS can provide more guidance on industry standards and regulations. **Cleanroom environments** – This includes some areas inside medical facilities, e.g., operating rooms and neonatal care units, as well as facilities [where sterile pharmaceutical products are compounded](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/) or manufactured. Regulations and standards for monitoring those environments are designed to ensure microbial contamination is eliminated to protect patient safety. **Older buildings** – As already noted, flood‑driven rehabs can disturb legacy materials that contain hazardous materials such as asbestos, requiring you to layer mold controls onto existing abatement and worker‑protection requirements. Before large‑scale demolition, coordinate with your environmental professionals, state agency, and laboratory to ensure protection against other environmental hazards for workers and building occupants. **Legacy flooding –** If you are evaluating a property with a history of flooding or long‑term dampness, assume there could be dormant or hidden mold reservoirs even when finishes look dry and clean. As part of due diligence, your consultant may recommend targeted spore‑trap or dust sampling to supplement the visual inspection, with a qualified laboratory analyzing the samples to confirm whether previous remediation was sufficient or if additional work may need to be negotiated. **Wood decay** – Crumbling wood almost always raises questions for potential buyers because it suggests past water damage and the possibility of lingering mold. When visibly rotted wood is present, laboratory analysis of small wood samples can be useful to determine the stage and type of wood decay. Some fungi such as *Poria incrassata* also known as the “house eating fungus” can be highly destructive and cause rapid structural failure. [Learn more about identifying wood decay and wood rot fungi](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/wood-decay-and-wood-rot-fungi-the-what-the-where-and-the-why). ### **Lower Your Post‑Flood Stress Levels with a Structured Mold Playbook** Getting hit by flooding can send stress levels sky‑high. A well‑designed mold playbook helps facility managers build a strategic, defensible record they can rely on when communicating with occupants, regulators, and insurers. The tools are familiar—visual inspections, moisture meters, and judicious use of laboratory analysis. When they are used systematically, flooding becomes less of a recurring crisis and more of a predictable, manageable part of facility operations. ## Author - ![Dr. Michael Berg, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dr.-Michael-Berg.jpg) [Dr. Michael Berg](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "Dr. Michael Berg") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-michael-berg/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/post-flood-mold-playbook-for-facility-managers/ "Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers") [ The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-hidden-product-quality-issue-often-overlooked-in-manufacturing/ "The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing") [ Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/digging-up-disease-infection-prevention-strategies-for-healthcare-construction-projects/ "Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Mold and Fungi **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Michael Berg --- ### [Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/) **Published:** April 14, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - April 14, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: USP 797 ![Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797. Gloved hand holding bacteria sample.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Answers-to-Tough-Questions-About-Demonstrating-Personnel-Competency-under-USP-797.avif "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The 2023 revisions to USP <797> reshaped how compounding pharmacies need to think about a variety of critical practices, including personnel competency, gloved fingertip testing (GFT), and beyond‑use dating. This post takes a practical look at those changes, focusing on how the new CSP categories drive competency schedules, how personnel competency revisions impact response, and what your options are when GFT or aseptic manipulation results are less than perfect. ### **A Quick Review: CSP Categories in USP <797>** Since many aspects of USP <797> adherence are influenced by the revised CSP categories, let’s quickly review how CSP classifications have changed. Instead of the familiar low, medium, and high-risk categories, the standard now uses Categories 1, 2, and 3. **Category 1 CSPs** are compounded under the least controlled environmental conditions and may be prepared either in a segregated compounding area (SCA) or in a cleanroom suite, as long as all Category 1 requirements are met. Because the surrounding environment is less controlled and these CSPs are intended for shorter storage periods, they are limited to a beyond‑use date (BUD) of no more than 12 hours at controlled room temperature or 24 hours under refrigeration. **Category 2 CSPs** must be prepared in a cleanroom suite, typically using an ISO Class 5 primary engineering control (PEC) located in an ISO Class 7 buffer room with an associated ante‑area, and in compliance with all applicable Category 2 requirements. With these stronger environmental controls, testing, and procedures in place, Category 2 CSPs may be assigned BUDs longer than 12 hours at controlled room temperature or 24 hours refrigerated, up to the specific limits listed in USP 797 Table 13. **Category 3 CSPs** meet all Category 2 requirements and additional, more stringent criteria, including more frequent personnel qualification, use of sterile garb, enhanced cleaning with sporicidal agents, increased environmental monitoring, and required sterility testing (with endotoxin testing when applicable) supported by stability data. When all Category 3 conditions are satisfied, these CSPs may be assigned BUDs longer than those allowed for Category 2—up to the maximum time frames specified in USP 797 Table 14, which can extend to periods of several months for certain preparations. It’s important to understand that the change in categories is more than just a change in naming conventions. Conceptually, it is a move away from categorization based on the complexity of the preparation and toward the level of control over contamination risk and product stability. The old low/medium/high framework largely emphasized process complexity. The new approach aligns the classification system more closely with real-world contamination risk and modern compounding practices. ### **From Risk Levels to Categories: What It Means for Competency Schedules** Under the revised USP <797> standard, the initial frequency for garbing competency remains the same: Compounders and their direct supervisors must still successfully complete three consecutive GFT assessments with zero CFU before compounding independently. However, ongoing testing frequency is now aligned with the new CSP categories. Personnel who compound Category 1 and 2 CSPs must complete GFT at least every 6 months, while those who compound Category 3 CSPs must do so at least every 3 months. In practice, this change means that many sites that previously performed GFT annually for low- and medium-risk compounding will now need to test more frequently, particularly if they prepare Category 3 CSPs. Compounding pharmacies should review and adjust their competency schedules and media procurement to match the CSP categories prepared at their facility. It is also important to remember that USP <797> is a standard of minimums, not best practices. The phrase “at least” is intentional: it sets a baseline and gives each pharmacy the responsibility to tighten schedules when their data suggest a higher level of control is needed. A site may choose to perform GFT quarterly for Category 1 and 2 CSPs—or even more often for high‑volume or high‑risk workflows. [Trending](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/the-importance-of-trending-in-usp-797-compliance) and [genus identification](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/usp-797-compliance-its-as-easy-as-abc-123-or-is-it) can also play a key role in deciding whether the baseline specified in the standard is truly sufficient. If positive results begin to creep upward over time, or if multiple staff members show sporadic positives, the pharmacy may want to consider shortening competency assessment intervals while it investigates the cause and retrains personnel. ### **One Competency, One Failure** Under the 2022 revisions to USP <797>, the personnel competency is also more structured. The core elements with a laboratory testing requirement, such as garbing, gloved fingertip sampling, aseptic technique, media-fill testing, and surface monitoring, are familiar but they are now organized into two distinct, named competencies with explicit pass/fail rules and testing frequencies. **Garbing and hand hygiene** focuses on proper gowning/garbing technique plus gloved fingertip and thumb sampling performed after garbing. **Aseptic manipulation** is a bundled assessment that includes visual observation of aseptic technique, a media-fill test, post–media-fill gloved fingertip sampling, and surface sampling of the direct compounding area. This bundling effectively creates a “one competency, one failure” rule. If any portion of the aseptic manipulation evaluation fails—whether media fill, gloved fingertip test, or surface sampling—the entire assessment must be repeated. Consider this real‑world scenario: A hospital compounding pharmacy completes its routine aseptic manipulation competency, including a media fill, post–media-fill gloved fingertip sampling, and post–media-fill surface sampling. When the results come back, only the post–media-fill gloved fingertip test has failed. Ordering a new media-fill kit, repeating the full incubation period, and re‑doing all three elements can be time‑consuming and expensive, so the pharmacy team naturally wonders if they can repeat only the failed gloved fingertip test instead of the entire aseptic‑technique bundle. Under the current USP <797> standard, the answer is “no.” These three elements together constitute a single aseptic manipulation competency. A failure in any single component (media fill, post–media-fill gloved fingertip, or surface sample) counts as a failure of the entire competency, and the pharmacy must repeat the full set of tests, not just the one that failed. ### **Documenting Your “Gray Area” Decisions** USP 797 gives you clear minimums for when and how often to test, as a standard of minimums, it leaves a few grey areas. This is where your own protocols and the way you document them become critical. Surveyors are trained to ask tough questions and will be looking to determine that you (1) anchored your decision in the standard, (2) are aligned to a facility-specific risk assessment, (3) created a defined, written decision pathway, and (4) followed it consistently and completely. For each pathway, specify who makes the decision, what data they must review, and how the final call is documented. Then treat every event like a mini case study: record the trigger, the investigation, the conclusion, and the exact actions you took, including any BUD changes, retraining, or added monitoring. While this level of documentation may sound time‑consuming, predefined SOPs go a long way toward turning tough decisions into well‑defined, defensible practices that take less time to document when events occur. This level of care also demonstrates control of your processes and a consistent focus on patient safety, giving surveyors greater confidence in your operations. ### **Your Partner in Performance** If you are re-evaluating USP <797> strategy, you do not have to navigate the details alone. Pace® offers accredited microbiology testing, method guidance, and practical support to help align your competency program, environmental monitoring, and documentation with current standards. From designing sampling plans and interpreting action levels to troubleshooting unexpected failures, our team can serve as an extension of your pharmacy’s quality program. [Contact us to get the conversation started](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [New ASTM PFAS Sampling Guide Helps Ensure Reliable Results](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/new-astm-pfas-sampling-guide-helps-ensure-reliable-results/) **Published:** April 13, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## New ASTM PFAS Sampling Guide Helps Ensure Reliable Results - By: Eileen Snyder - April 13, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Drinking Water, PFAS ![Wastewater treatment tank. New ASTM PFAS Sampling Guide Helps Ensure Reliable Results.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/New-ASTM-PFAS-Sampling-Guide-Helps-Ensure-Reliable-Results.avif "New ASTM PFAS Sampling Guide Helps Ensure Reliable Results – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") When analyzing environmental media for PFAS, even one false positive caused by a sampling error can snowball into additional project costs. While there is plenty of PFAS sampling advice available—[ours included](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/is-pfas-sample-cross-contamination-really-an-issue)—PFAS sampling has always lacked a true, consensus‑based standard. That is why I am pleased to share that ASTM International has just published [ASTM E3511‑26, Standard Guide for Per‑ and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Sampling of Environmental Media](https://store.astm.org/e3511-26.html?_gl=1*wmhggn*_gcl_au*MTYyOTY0MDg2Ny4xNzc0NDY3ODgy), to help practitioners design PFAS sampling programs that produce reliable, defensible results across environmental media. ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) is a global, voluntary standards organization that develops consensus‑based technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services across many industries, including environmental assessment and laboratory testing. These standards are created and maintained by thousands of member experts from around the world and are widely recognized by regulators, industry, and laboratories as trusted benchmarks for quality, safety, and reliability. The ASTM E3511‑26 guide is part of a coordinated series of PFAS guidance documents developed through ASTM’s environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action committee (E50). [ASTM E3302‑25, Standard Guide for PFAS Analytical Methods Selection](https://store.astm.org/e3302-25.html), addresses how to choose appropriate test methods for specific project objectives and matrices, and [ASTM E3439‑25, Standard Guide for PFAS Data Evaluation](https://store.astm.org/e3439-25.html) focuses on assessing data quality and fitness for use. While the sampling guide is likely to provide the most immediately actionable field direction, together, the three documents support practitioners from sampling design through laboratory analysis and data interpretation. These files now round out ASTM E1527-21 and ASTM E3358- 23a Standard Guide for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Site Screening and Initial Characterization as the standards for environmental site assessments for sites potentially contaminated with PFAS. ### **Need More than Just Guidance? Pace® Can Help** Pace® PFAS experts played a central role in developing the new PFAS sampling guide. Eileen Snyder from Pace® led the task group effort, coordinating input from regulators, laboratories, consultants, and other stakeholders. Nick Nigro from Pace® also served on the committee and contributed both technical expertise and writing to the project, drawing on his extensive experience with PFAS test methods across environmental matrices. Their leadership helped ensure the guidance remained practical for real‑world projects, covered the necessary environmental matrices, and aligned with current analytical capabilities. Yet, even with good written guidance, PFAS sampling can be challenging to execute consistently, especially with today’s frequent workforce constraints. Pace® field sampling teams are available in over 40 select areas around the country primarily to provide services for drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, industrial dischargers, and solid waste facilities for routine regulatory compliance programs. [Contact us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) to discuss how we can help ensure your PFAS sampling program meets your project goals and compliance requirements. ## Author - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [Eileen Snyder](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/eileen-snyder/ "Eileen Snyder") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/eileen-snyder/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ New ASTM PFAS Sampling Guide Helps Ensure Reliable Results ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/new-astm-pfas-sampling-guide-helps-ensure-reliable-results/ "New ASTM PFAS Sampling Guide Helps Ensure Reliable Results") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Drinking Water, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Eileen Snyder --- ### [The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-hidden-product-quality-issue-often-overlooked-in-manufacturing/) **Published:** April 7, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing - By: Dr. Michael Berg - April 7, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Manufacturing, Water Quality ![The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Hidden-Product-Quality-Issue-Often-Overlooked-in-Manufacturing.avif "The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, quality is everything, and manufacturers invest heavily in controlling every ingredient that goes into their final product. Yet there’s a hidden factor that can quietly undercut that effort: the impact of your equipment on the quality of the water used in your factory. ### **Your Tap Water Isn’t the Problem** In most industries where municipal water is used as a manufacturing aid or ingredient, manufacturers operate under a simple rule: “Don’t trust the tap.” Published drinking‑water standards provide a starting point, but plants are expected to set their own microbiological and chemical limits and routinely verify that incoming water meets them. Depending on the product and risk, this often includes testing for indicator organisms, such as coliforms and E. coli, as well as key chemical parameters such as nitrates, nitrites, arsenic, hardness, and pH, with additional metals or other contaminants added as needed. Drinking water regulations recognize that the goal is not “zero microbes of any kind,” but the absence of specific organisms and pathogens above very low detection limits. However, analyzing incoming tap water to ensure it meets these parameters may not be sufficient, as it doesn’t account for what happens once that water hits your tanks, piping, spray balls, and other parts of your production environment. In these areas, microbes can find shelter, form biofilms, and slowly turn otherwise clean water into a microbial‑laden time bomb. ### **Biofilms: Building the Microbial City** In real production systems, microbes do much more than float around in your pipes. As water moves across stainless steel, plastic, and rubber surfaces, microorganisms can adhere to tiny imperfections and residues, multiply, and secrete sticky substances that anchor them in place. Over time, these communities develop into biofilms—a kind of microscopic city built on your equipment—where pathogens are shielded from disinfectants and sanitizers, continually fed by nutrients in the water and leftover product, and able to survive cleaning cycles that appear sufficient on paper. Some parts of your system are especially inviting to bacteria. Warm sections of piping and tanks, areas with low or intermittent flow, and dead legs where water sits stagnant provide time and conditions for microbes to attach and grow. Less‑used equipment, bypass lines, and auxiliary loops that are not included in routine circulation or cleaning cycles are also common trouble spots. Taken together, these niches become reservoirs that can continually reseed the rest of your system, even when your primary lines and sanitation procedures appear to be under control. ### **Tracking Down the Mystery Spikes** When a biofilm becomes established in a tank or section of piping, it rarely remains a localized issue. Portions of the film can slough off under normal flow or during disturbances such as CIP cycles or changeovers, sending concentrated pulses of microbes into the product stream. In QC this may show up as sporadic, hard‑to‑explain positives or spikes in finished‑product microbial results rather than a clean, consistent trend. These intermittent hits are especially challenging for quality and engineering teams, because they obscure the connection between equipment and water quality, making root‑cause investigations more challenging. Another under‑appreciated factor is how far microbial risk can travel once it is in your system. In some cases, the journey is straightforward: biofilm in a shared tank or header affects multiple production lines that draw from the same source. In other situations, microbes have an additional vehicle: water droplets and aerosols generated by equipment and processes such as spray nozzles and high‑pressure cleaning, humidification or misting tied to process water, and cooling towers, HVAC components, or washers that produce fine droplets. Microorganisms can move within those droplets, spreading beyond the equipment where they originated. Once microbes become airborne, their impact is no longer confined to a single pipe or tank. ### **Microbes Don’t Care About Your Production Schedule** Most manufacturers do not postpone equipment maintenance because they are indifferent to risk. They delay it because they operate under intense pressure to keep production running. In many facilities, every hour of downtime can cost thousands of dollars, maintenance windows are negotiated months in advance, and squeezing additional throughput out of existing assets is essential to remaining competitive. It is therefore understandable that deep maintenance on water‑related equipment, especially when everything seems fine, is often deferred. The risk can feel theoretical, while the pressure to produce is real. Unfortunately, microbes don’t care about your production schedule, and an undetected biofilm can result in scrapped batches, extended shutdowns for investigation, cleaning, and re‑qualification, increased regulatory scrutiny, and even fines, legal exposure, and reputational damage. In practice, the downtime associated with a well‑planned, risk‑based maintenance program is almost always smaller, more predictable, and less costly than the downtime that follows an unplanned contamination event. ### **Microbial Monitoring as Condition-Based Maintenance** Manufacturing equipment is routinely monitored for changes in efficiency, vibration, temperature, and other indicators that signal wear or an impending malfunction, allowing maintenance teams to intervene before a failure occurs. The same philosophy can be applied to microbial water quality. Instead of deep cleaning every tank, loop, or piece of equipment on a fixed schedule, you use real microbial data to understand where biofilms are most likely to form. The goal is to align maintenance with actual system conditions, so you take equipment offline when the data suggests the risk is rising, rather than because a date on the calendar has arrived. In practice, this starts with selecting sampling points that reflect how water flows through your facility. This would typically include high‑risk tanks and headers, warm or low‑flow loops, dead legs, and outlets that feed sensitive process steps or ready‑to‑use/eat products. At each point, you establish baseline microbial levels and alert or action thresholds that are appropriate for your products and regulatory environment. Over time, trending those results reveals patterns, such as locations that are consistently clean, areas that drift upward between cleanings, and specific lines or pieces of equipment that drive most of your microbial variability. With that insight, maintenance and quality teams can make more informed decisions. Equipment that stays within tight microbial limits can often remain on its standard cleaning and inspection schedule, freeing up resources. Locations that show gradual increases or intermittent spikes can be targeted for more frequent/deeper cleaning, engineering changes (such as removing dead legs or improving drainage), or more intensive inspection. When a contamination event occurs, historical microbial data helps narrow the search for root causes, shortening investigations and supporting more focused corrective actions. For manufacturers under constant pressure to maximize uptime, this approach offers a practical compromise. Microbial monitoring does not eliminate the need for maintenance, but it helps ensure that the downtime is well spent. ### **Remember to Include Your Cooling Towers and Heat Exchangers** Not every piece of equipment that matters for microbial control sits directly on your production line. Utilities such as cooling towers, condensers, and heat exchangers may operate in the background, but they create exactly the warm, wet conditions where biofilms and waterborne pathogens thrive. If they are not included in your risk assessments and monitoring plans, they can quietly become reservoirs that increase your risks. Cooling towers are a particular concern because they generate fine water droplets that can carry microorganisms into the air. *Legionella*, the bacterium responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, is well known for proliferating in poorly maintained cooling towers and then spreading through aerosols over equipment areas, rooflines, and even beyond the facility boundary. Biofilms, scale, and sediment inside tower basins, fill, and heat‑exchange surfaces provide protection and nutrients, allowing *Legionella* and other microbes to multiply unless biocides, blowdown, and cleaning are tightly managed. For manufacturers, the message is simple: treat cooling towers and heat exchangers as part of your overall microbial control strategy. Incorporate these systems into your water management plan, including routine monitoring for indicators and, where appropriate, *Legionella* testing, alongside inspection, cleaning, and biocide programs. Doing so helps reduce the risk that an overlooked utility system becomes the starting point for airborne contamination, regulatory scrutiny, or even a health incident linked back to your site. ### **Don’t Let Water Keep You Up at Night** For most manufacturers, water is not the utility that keeps them up at night. Rather, that honor usually goes to electricity and the risk of a power interruption. Yet once water moves through tanks, piping, utilities, and heat‑transfer equipment, it stops being “just water” and becomes a reflection of how well your entire system is designed, maintained, and monitored. Paying attention to water quality is ultimately about preserving critical aspects of your business: product quality, regulatory compliance, and the trust of your customers. Just as a power outage can impact uptime, a water quality issue can leave you scrambling to get back on your feet. The good news is that you do not have to start from scratch. Many of the tools you already use for condition‑based maintenance, such as risk assessments, targeted monitoring, trend analysis, and data‑driven interventions, translate directly to microbial water management. By extending that mindset to your water systems, you can find issues earlier, focus maintenance where it matters most, and reduce the likelihood that an unseen biofilm will impact your production schedule. If you would like help taking the next step, the Pace® Building Sciences team can review your current water-testing program, highlight potential hot spots in your equipment, and design a microbial monitoring strategy tailored to your facility. The result is a more resilient operation where clean, well‑controlled water quietly does its job in the background so your products can continue to meet the high standards your customers expect. [Contact Pace®](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Author - ![Dr. Michael Berg, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dr.-Michael-Berg.jpg) [Dr. Michael Berg](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "Dr. Michael Berg") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-michael-berg/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/post-flood-mold-playbook-for-facility-managers/ "Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers") [ The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-hidden-product-quality-issue-often-overlooked-in-manufacturing/ "The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing") [ Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/digging-up-disease-infection-prevention-strategies-for-healthcare-construction-projects/ "Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Manufacturing, Water Quality **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Michael Berg --- ### [Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ultrashort-chain-pfas-why-they-matter-and-how-to-measure-them/) **Published:** March 31, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them - By: Nick Nigro - March 31, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: PFAS ![Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ultrashort-chain-PFAS.avif "Ultrashort chain PFAS – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") While the regulatory focus in the U.S. has largely been on well-studied PFAS, such as PFOA and PFOS, many stakeholders are now turning their attention to a new category of compounds: Ultrashort-Chain PFAS. In this post, we cover what ultrashort-chain PFAS are, where they come from, and why they present a unique challenge to water professionals. We will also cover an ultrashort-chain PFAS method developed by Pace® that uses direct aqueous injection to quantify C1–C4 PFAS at low reporting limits. ### **Where Do Ultrashort-Chain** **PFAS Come From?** Ultrashort-chain PFAS in water systems often originate as degradation byproducts of other fluorinated chemicals in use across industry and commerce. They are generated when precursor PFAS and related fluorinated compounds from industrial discharge, wastewater effluent, urban runoff, and oxidative treatment processes (such as ozonation, advanced oxidation, and some chlorination practices) degrade longer-chain compounds into more mobile short and ultrashort-chain species. Another potentially significant point of origin is the atmospheric degradation of volatile fluorinated substances, such as certain refrigerants, which oxidize in the atmosphere and then return to watersheds via precipitation as highly mobile ultrashort-chain PFAS. For drinking water and wastewater professionals, this creates a diffuse, basin‑scale source that is only partially controllable at the point of discharge. Lastly, as regulators and manufacturers have moved away from legacy C8 PFAS, like PFOA and PFOS, some product sectors have shifted toward short‑ and ultrashort‑chain PFAS as replacements. These compounds deliver similar attributes, such as water and oil repellency or surfactant behavior, while being marketed as safer. ### **The Problem with Ultrashort-Chain** **PFAS** Ultrashort-chain PFAS are often described as “less bioaccumulative,” and in some cases, less systemically toxic than classic long-chain PFAS like PFOA and PFOS because some have been shown to clear from the body more quickly. However, that does not mean they are non-toxic, and some ultrashort-chain compounds (like TFA and PFPrA) have shown equal or even higher acute toxicity to [certain aquatic organisms](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1385894719319096?via%3Dihub) than longer-chain PFAS. [Other studies](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10603771/) have found that these compounds now dominate total PFAS exposure and link some short‑chain PFAS to altered hormones and thyroid function in fetuses and newborns. For many common PFAS (like the perfluoroalkyl acids), shorter-chain compounds are more water‑soluble and sorb less to soils and carbon, so they move more readily with groundwater and surface water than their longer‑chain counterparts. They can also be more challenging to remove using conventional treatment. Our own [PFAS treatability studies](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) have found that shorter-chain PFAS break through filtration membranes more quickly, necessitating more frequent media changes. ### **Regulatory Outlook for Ultrashort-Chain** **PFAS** Several states have drinking water regulations focusing on longer short-chain (C4+) and legacy compounds, but as of this moment, no state standards directly target ultrashort-chain PFAS as individual regulated contaminants. At the federal level, there are EPA Regional Screening Levels (RSL) for TFSI and PFPrA in non-drinking water matrices, e.g., soil and groundwater. For drinking water specifically, EPA’s discussions for the next Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) include adding ultrashort-chain PFAS like TFA (C2) and PFPrA (C3), but they are among the many contaminants being considered. While UCMR does not establish enforceable limits, the data would go a long way toward understanding human exposure to specific ultrashort-chain PFAS through drinking water. A few states and regional utilities are moving ahead on their own. For instance, [California’s statewide PFAS investigation and quality-assurance plan](https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/pfas/docs/CA_QAPP_PFAS_Final_09172024.pdf) calls for methods that can detect C1–C3 PFAS in drinking water. Utilities in North Carolina’s Cape Fear basin also routinely track PFPrA and other ultrashort-chain PFAS under consent orders and special studies, even though formal state standards do not yet address them. Analytical limitations have been a major challenge in monitoring and regulating ultrashort-chain PFAS. Because these molecules are extremely polar, they are poorly retained and separated by standard reversed-phase LC methods, leading to low recoveries and inconsistent quantification. In addition, matrix effects can severely suppress signals, and many labs lack the validated protocols and suitable internal standards necessary to overcome this issue. ### **Ultrashort-Chain** **PFAS Testing by Direct Inject** Ultrashort‑chain PFAS are not covered in currently published PFAS methods such as EPA 537.1, 533, or 1633, so a separate analytical approach is needed to quantitate these compounds in potable and non-potable water. To address this gap, Pace® developed the Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS by Direct Inject method, a LC‑MS/MS method based in part on an EPA method currently under development. The Pace® method quantifies seven target ultrashort-chain compounds plus two C4 short‑chain PFAS that work very well by this approach. (Exhibit 1) Instead of using a traditional solid‑phase extraction step, our method relies on direct aqueous injection, i.e., a measured aliquot of the sample is injected directly onto the LC‑MS/MS system. This approach reduces sample handling, minimizes potential losses of very polar compounds, and supports low‑ng/L reporting limits when combined with isotope‑dilution quantitation. Sample collection requirements are straightforward: One 15‑mL tube filled with approximately 10 mL of sample provides sufficient volume for initial analysis and any required reruns while maintaining a 28‑day holding time, consistent with EPA 1633 and ASTM D8421. At present, the method is validated for aqueous matrices only. ### Exhibit 1 – Ultrashort-Chain PFAS by Direct Inject Reportable Compounds and Reporting Limits Compound CAS (Acid) Carbon Length Reporting Limit (ng/L) Detection Limit (ng/L) PFMeS (TFMS) 1493-13-6 C1 2 0.36 PFEtS 354-88-1 C2 2 0.16 TFA 76-05-1 C2 20 4.5 TFSI (Bistriflimide) 82113-65-3 C2 2 0.94 PFMOAA 674-13-5 C3 2 0.46 PFPrA 422-64-0 C3 5 2.17 PFPrS 423-41-6 C3 2 0.17 PFBA* 375-22-4 C4 2 1.04 PFBS* 375-73-5 C4 2 0.28 \* While technically not an ultrashort-chain PFAS (being >3 carbon atoms), these “short-chain” PFAS compounds are also included in several other methods but also work very well by this method. ### **When to Consider Ultrashort-Chain PFAS Analysis** Because ultrashort‑chain PFAS are a relatively new area of focus, demand for specialized ultrashort-chain testing is still emerging. Not every PFAS investigation will require both a traditional method and this ultrashort‑chain method, but interest is growing as more organizations look to close data gaps and understand the full PFAS mass balance. Projects that are especially well suited for this method include: – **Treatability and technology‑development projects** that need a complete PFAS mass balance to evaluate treatment or destruction performance, including what may be breaking through or forming as degradation byproducts. – **State or local PFAS surveys** seeking to understand the prevalence and magnitude of PFAS across multiple sites or source types within a region, where the objective is to see the “whole PFAS picture,” not just the regulated compounds. – **Research and academic studies** at the forefront of PFAS science, where ultrashort‑chain PFAS data can support method development, toxicology, transport modeling, and risk‑assessment work. Today, most routine compliance projects for wastewater and drinking water still focus on regulated and longer‑chain PFAS and may not yet include ultrashort‑chain testing. However, that landscape is changing. EPA has announced the development of two new drinking water methods, although they have yet to be published: one targeting the more regulated compounds (e.g., PFOA/PFOS and others) and the second targeting ultrashort-chain PFAS. Once EPA methods are finalized and incorporated into regulatory programs, we anticipate broader adoption of ultrashort-chain PFAS testing for compliance applications. As these and other methods are published, Pace® will align its offerings so clients can seamlessly integrate ultrashort-chain PFAS analysis into their existing PFAS monitoring and compliance strategies. ### **Need Ultrashort-Chain PFAS Data?** If you are investigating ultrashort‑chain PFAS in your system or planning a project where reliable short- and ultrashort-chain data could fill critical gaps, our PFAS experts are ready to help. We can review your objectives, recommend an appropriate combination of methods, and discuss how our Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS by Direct Inject analysis can integrate with your existing monitoring or treatability program. To learn more or to discuss a specific project, please contact your Pace® representative or reach out through our [PFAS services webpage](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). ## Author - ![Nick Nigro, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nick-Nigro.jpg) [Nick Nigro](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/nick-nigro/ "Nick Nigro") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/nick-nigro/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/nick-nigro/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ultrashort-chain-pfas-why-they-matter-and-how-to-measure-them/ "Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them") [ Draft Method 1633 is not the Only Option for Analyzing PFAS in Non-Potable Water and Solids ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/draft-method-1633-is-not-the-only-option-for-analyzing-pfas-in-non-potable-water-and-solids/ "Draft Method 1633 is not the Only Option for Analyzing PFAS in Non-Potable Water and Solids") [ Who Moved My (Cheese) PFAS? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/who-moved-my-cheese-pfas/ "Who Moved My (Cheese) PFAS?") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Nick Nigro --- ### [Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/digging-up-disease-infection-prevention-strategies-for-healthcare-construction-projects/) **Published:** March 10, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects - By: Dr. Michael Berg - March 10, 2026 - 10:01 am - Tags: Asbestos, Crystalline Silica, Healthcare, Legionella, Mold and Fungi ![Hospital under construction. Digging Up Disease Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Digging-Up-Disease-Infection-Prevention-Strategies-for-Healthcare-Construction-Projects.avif "Digging Up Disease - Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Healthcare construction and remodeling projects can dramatically increase infection risks for vulnerable patients, staff, and visitors, but proactive environmental testing, planning, and rigorous infection control can keep your facility’s healing mission on track. In this post, we examine some of the primary infection risks in healthcare construction projects and offer risk mitigation strategies for each. ### **How Healthcare Construction Drives Infection Risk** Any time walls are opened, ceilings are disturbed, or soil is excavated around a hospital or long-term care facility, hidden contaminants can be released into the air and water systems. Patients in these environments often have weakened immune systems, which significantly increases their susceptibility to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) triggered by construction-related disturbances. Furthermore, when construction activities are not tightly controlled, pathogens and particulates can travel far beyond the immediate work area, affecting units that may not appear to be directly connected to the project. From an infection prevention and environmental health perspective, construction and renovation projects should be treated as part of a broader risk-management strategy. Embedding infection prevention into the project lifecycle—from planning and design through commissioning and occupancy—helps protect patients and staff, supports regulatory and accreditation requirements, and reduces the likelihood of costly delays or shutdowns. For healthcare leaders, this means working closely with facilities teams, project managers, and environmental laboratory partners to identify environmental hazards early and design the proper controls and testing protocols into every project. ### **Four Key Environmental Hazards in Healthcare Projects** In healthcare settings, construction and remodeling activities can elevate risk in four critical environmental hazard categories: waterborne pathogens (including *Legionella*), mold and fungi, respirable crystalline silica (RCS), and asbestos. Each of these hazards behaves differently, requires different sampling and control strategies, and carries different implications for patient safety and regulatory compliance. By understanding these risks, infection prevention and facilities teams can design a construction infection control risk assessment (ICRA) that is both thorough and practical. ### ***Legionella* and Other Waterborne Pathogens** Water systems are a critical focus area during healthcare construction and renovation. Shutting off or disrupting water lines can create pockets of warm, stagnant water where *Legionella* and other opportunistic waterborne pathogens can proliferate. When water service is restored, these pathogens can be flushed into the broader system and ultimately discharged through faucets, showers, and other fixtures where patients and staff may be exposed. In a population that includes immunocompromised patients, even relatively low levels of contamination can pose a significant risk. Because Legionnaires’ disease carries a high mortality rate among vulnerable populations, regulators and accrediting bodies now expect robust water management programs that extend through the construction lifecycle. Standards and guidelines emphasize the importance of disinfection and flushing strategies, documentation of control measures, and close coordination with infection prevention. This includes more than just new tower construction or major expansions. Even modest remodeling or infrastructure upgrades can affect water pressure and flow conditions in ways that create new risk. To reduce waterborne pathogen risk during healthcare projects, facilities should: - Disinfect building water systems prior to occupancy or re-occupancy and re-flush systems if more than a defined period (often around two weeks) passes between disinfection and commissioning. - Integrate planned construction and remodeling activities into the annual water management plan, including detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safe water shutoff and return-to-service. - Train maintenance, engineering, and construction teams on infection-prevention-focused water practices so unplanned outages and emergency repairs are also managed in a risk-aware way. - Evaluate excavation and site work near the facility, since some *Legionella* species can reside in soil and may become aerosolized during digging, trenching, or utility work close to patient areas. By addressing *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogen risks before construction begins, healthcare organizations can better align infection prevention, engineering, and environmental testing, maintain compliance with *Legionella* control requirements, and give their most vulnerable patients an added layer of protection. [Learn more about Pace® testing services for *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens.](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/water-management/) ### **Mold, Fungi, and Soil Disturbance in Healthcare Environments** Mold and fungi represent another potential infection hazard in healthcare construction and renovation. Dust generated by demolition, ceiling work, or wall removal can dislodge dormant mold spores and disperse them throughout the facility via air currents and ventilation systems. Exterior construction, including foundation work, utility trenching, and landscaping changes, can disturb soil that harbors additional fungal spores. Spores can travel long distances through the air or be carried on clothing, shoes, and equipment, eventually reaching units housing immunocompromised patients. Organisms such as *Aspergillus* and mucormycetes are particularly concerning in hospitals and long-term care facilities because they can cause severe, sometimes fatal, infections in patients with weakened immune systems. For example, construction-associated *Aspergillus* exposure has been linked to invasive aspergillosis in oncology and transplant units, where patients are especially susceptible. Likewise, mucormycosis can progress rapidly, affecting sinuses, lungs, brain, and blood vessels, with high mortality rates in high-risk populations. To control mold and fungal risks during healthcare construction, facilities should: - Conduct a pre-construction assessment of mold risk in both interior spaces (such as aging ceiling voids, old mechanical rooms, and water-damaged areas) and surrounding soil where excavation or trenching will occur. - Use robust containment strategies, including hard barriers, anterooms, and negative-pressure enclosures around work zones, combined with HEPA filtration to capture spores and dust. - Place high-risk patients in appropriately designed spaces—such as positive-pressure or HEPA-filtered rooms—when nearby construction activity cannot be avoided. - Control worker movement, PPE protocols, and material staging to prevent spores from being tracked from work zones into oncology, transplant, burn, or intensive-care units. Embedding these fungal control measures into a construction Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) ensures that mold and fungi are treated as central infection hazards, not just general “dust” or housekeeping issues. [Learn more about Pace® mold and fungal testing services.](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/mold-and-fungal-testing/) ### **Managing Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) in Healthcare Construction** Respirable crystalline silica, a component of many construction materials such as concrete, brick, and stone, poses significant health risks when cut, drilled, or ground. The resulting fine dust particles are small enough to penetrate deep into the lungs, potentially causing silicosis, exacerbating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and increasing the risk of other respiratory conditions. While silicosis often develops after prolonged or high-level exposure, even short-term exposure to elevated silica dust can compromise breathing in patients with existing respiratory disease. In a healthcare environment, RCS is not only a worker-safety issue but also a patient-safety and infection-prevention concern. Dust that migrates from construction zones into occupied areas can aggravate respiratory conditions, increase susceptibility to infections, and interfere with recovery. Therefore, controlling silica dust is an essential part of a comprehensive construction infection control program. Best practices for controlling respirable crystalline silica in healthcare projects include: - Requiring wet methods (such as wet cutting and wet grinding) and local exhaust ventilation for activities that generate silica-containing dust. - Ensuring that workers use appropriate respiratory protection and other PPE, and that patient access is restricted near RCS-generating activities. - Implementing solid barriers and negative-pressure systems around construction zones to prevent dust migration into hallways, waiting rooms, and clinical areas. - Conducting targeted air monitoring to verify that silica levels remain within occupational exposure limits and that control measures are effective over time. Including RCS in construction planning and documentation helps align safety, infection prevention, and facilities maintenance under a common framework. [Learn more about Pace® testing services for respirable crystalline silica.](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/respirable-crystalline-silica-rcs-testing-services/) ### **Asbestos Risk in Healthcare Remodeling and Infrastructure Work** Asbestos remains a serious consideration in many hospitals and healthcare facilities, particularly those constructed before 1980. Even if prior abatement projects have been completed, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may still be present in floor tiles, pipe insulation, ceiling materials, and other building components. Many abatement efforts emphasize encapsulation or containment rather than full removal, meaning that modern renovation activities can unintentionally breach older containment solutions. For example, removing carpet installed atop older asbestos-containing floor tile, cutting into insulated piping, or modifying mechanical spaces can disturb asbestos that was previously considered safely contained. In healthcare environments, this poses a risk not only to workers but also to patients and visitors who may be exposed to airborne fibers that migrate beyond the immediate work zone. In addition, asbestos risk extends beyond indoor spaces. Asbestos-cement (AC) pipes were widely used for municipal and facility-level water and sewer infrastructure in the mid-20th century. As these pipes age, they can degrade and release fibers into potable water systems. When these pipes are cut, drilled, or replaced during infrastructure projects near healthcare facilities, asbestos fibers can be released into the air and water, posing additional exposure pathways. To manage asbestos risks during healthcare construction and infrastructure projects, organizations should: - Require comprehensive asbestos surveys and a thorough review of historical abatement records before disturbing walls, ceilings, flooring, or mechanical systems. - Develop detailed procedures for any anticipated asbestos disturbance, including engineering controls, waste handling, clearance criteria, and coordination with infection prevention and safety teams. - Consider both air and water pathways when nearby infrastructure work involves asbestos-cement water mains or sewer lines, particularly when these systems connect to or pass near patient care facilities. By treating asbestos as an integral part of the construction infection control and environmental risk framework, healthcare organizations can better protect patients and staff. [Learn more about Pace® asbestos testing services.](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) ### **Build Infection Prevention into Every Project Phase** To effectively manage *Legionella*, mold and fungi, respirable crystalline silica, and asbestos during healthcare construction, infection prevention must be embedded into every phase of the project lifecycle. This goes beyond a single form or checklist; it requires a structured, collaborative approach that brings together infection prevention, facilities management, project management, safety, and environmental laboratory expertise. Key elements of a robust construction infection control and environmental testing program include: - A hazard inventory that identifies which of the four major risk categories—waterborne pathogens, mold and fungi, RCS, and asbestos—are relevant to a specific project based on building age, materials, and project scope. - A construction infection control risk assessment (ICRA) that ties those hazards to specific controls, patient placement decisions, and monitoring strategies. - Baseline and follow-up environmental sampling, such as *Legionella* testing, mold spore counts, silica air monitoring, and asbestos air or bulk sampling, to verify that controls are functioning as intended. - Clear response protocols that define when work should be paused, what kinds of corrective actions are required, and how decisions are documented and communicated. - Ongoing communication with clinical leadership and frontline staff so that potential impacts on patient care areas are understood and managed in advance. - Targeted, timely training for construction workers, facilities staff, and other personnel who might inadvertently breach infection prevention barriers or protocols, including explicit instructions on when to stop work and whom to notify should a breach is suspected. Healthcare construction and renovation projects do not have to put your patients, staff, or reputation at risk. Pace® combines healthcare-focused expertise with a nationwide laboratory network to help you identify risks early, validate controls, and respond quickly when conditions change. To discuss an upcoming construction or remodeling project or to review your current infection prevention strategy, [contact us today](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). #### **Additional Resources:** [Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/top-4-high-risk-molds-in-healthcare-facilities-and-how-to-address-them) [Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections with AAMI ST108](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/reducing-healthcare-associated-infections-with-aami-st108) [Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for *Legionella*](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/averting-tragedy-testing-cooling-towers-for-legionella/) [Getting Rid of Lead and Copper in Drinking Water. Introducing *Legionella*?](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/getting-rid-of-lead-and-copper-in-drinking-water-introducing-legionella/) [On-Demand Webinar: Ensuring Patient Safety: Water Management Strategies in Healthcare](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-ensuring-patient-safety-water-management-strategies-in-healthcare) [On-Demand Webinar: Introduction to *Legionella* Regulations and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-introduction-to-legionella-regulations-and-testing) ## Author - ![Dr. Michael Berg, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dr.-Michael-Berg.jpg) [Dr. Michael Berg](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "Dr. Michael Berg") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-michael-berg/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/post-flood-mold-playbook-for-facility-managers/ "Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers") [ The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-hidden-product-quality-issue-often-overlooked-in-manufacturing/ "The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing") [ Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/digging-up-disease-infection-prevention-strategies-for-healthcare-construction-projects/ "Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Asbestos, Crystalline Silica, Healthcare, Legionella, Mold and Fungi **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Michael Berg --- ### [Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/federal-lead-laws-in-2026-tougher-dust-standards-for-homes-and-child-occupied-buildings/) **Published:** March 11, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings - By: Rob DeMalo - March 11, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Lead Testing ![Workers in PPE removing lead paint from a house. Lead Laws, Lead Testing.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Federal-Lead-Laws-in-2026-Tougher-Dust-Standards-for-Homes-and-Child-Occupied-Buildings.avif "Federal Lead Laws in 2026 -Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Across the country, states are revising their lead standards to align with new federal rules that took effect in January 2025, with most regulated parties required to meet the stricter limits by January 12, 2026. In a recent post, we looked at the [lead rules taking effect in New York in 2026](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/4-steps-to-rental-property-compliance-with-new-yorks-lead-laws/). In this post, we step back to examine the federal laws driving the renewed focus on lead in homes, especially where young children live. ### **Federal Lead Laws: What Changes in 2026?** Under [40 CFR 745.65, EPA’s “leadbased paint hazards” rule](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-R/part-745/subpart-D/section-745.65), a lead hazard can come from deteriorated lead-based paint, contaminated house dust, or lead-contaminated soil in and around housing and child-occupied facilities. Effective January 13, 2025, the rules redefined what counts as a lead hazard in homes and child-occupied buildings and tightened the standards used after abatement and other work that may disturb lead-based paint. The revised rule introduced the Dust-Lead Reportable Level (DLRL), which is any level of lead in dust that an EPA-recognized laboratory can reliably detect and report. For regulatory purposes, any dust-lead result at or above the DLRL is now treated as evidence of a dust-lead hazard in homes and child-occupied buildings. The rule also renamed the post-abatement clearance standards from clearance levels to **Dust-Lead Action Levels (DLAL)**. DLALs are very low dust-lead concentrations—currently ≤5 µg/ft² on floors, ≤40 µg/ft² on interior windowsills, and ≤100 µg/ft² on window troughs. EPA determined these to be the lowest levels laboratories can reliably and quickly measure after cleanup. In short, these changes mean that any reportable dust-lead finding must be treated as a hazard (DLRL), while DLALs set the benchmark for how clean a home must be after abatement to pass clearance. Property owners and managers were given a one-year grace period (until January 12, 2026) to comply with these new rules. ### **Changes in Lead Laboratory Requirements** Most federal lead programs—including EPA’s rules and HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule—require you to use a laboratory that is recognized under EPA’s National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP). States and tribes that run their own authorized lead programs generally accept NLLAP-recognized labs as the baseline but can layer on extra requirements, so it is still important to confirm with the specific state or funding program before you sample. That said, the new lead law requirements, especially the DLRLs, may require property managers and landlords to reassess their lab partner’s capabilities. Many laboratories perform analyses using Flame Atomic Absorption (FAA), which often cannot achieve the lower detection and reporting limits (DLRL) required by the revised federal lead laws. In addition to FAA, Pace® can utilize advanced Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) instrumentation, allowing for enhanced sensitivity and precision to meet these stringent requirements. [Contact Pace® to find an NLLAP-accredited laboratory](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### **Who Is Impacted by the New Federal Lead Dust Laws?** Children are especially vulnerable to lead dust because their growing brains and nervous systems are more easily harmed, and their frequent hand-to-mouth behavior means they swallow more dust than adults, particularly when relative body size is considered. The federal dust-lead laws were created to reduce lead exposure in homes and in child-occupied places like daycares and preschools where lead-based paint may still be present. The federal rules also apply to single-family homes built before 1978 or to certain “targeted” housing, such as HUD-assisted units or properties covered by specific financing or regulatory programs. ### **Which Agency is Responsible for Enforcing Federal Lead Laws?** Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA’s dust-lead hazard and clearance standards in 40 CFR 745.65 are federal definitions that apply nationwide on the federal effective (January 13, 2025) and compliance (January 12, 2026) dates. Several states have been authorized by EPA to administer their own lead dust/abatement programs. These states are given until January 12, 2027—two years from the effective date of the federal laws—to update their program. State laws must be at least as restrictive as federal law. If they fail to meet the requirement or timeline, EPA can move to withdraw their authorization. **During that gap, the state may still be enforcing its older numbers on paper, but EPA (and, for assisted housing, HUD) can enforce the stricter federal hazard definitions and action levels.** For a property owner, the practical consequence is that focusing on state laws only is risky if state limits are looser than the current 40 CFR 745.65 standards. The compliance-safe approach is to follow the stricter federal standards, even in states that have not yet updated their regulations. #### **Key Dates and Compliance Timeline** The timeline below shows when the rule was issued, when its core provisions took effect, and when states and tribes must fully align their own programs with the federal standards. - **November 12, 2024** – EPA published the final rule [“Reconsideration of the Dust‑Lead Hazard Standards and Dust‑Lead Post‑Abatement Clearance Levels.”](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/12/2024-25070/reconsideration-of-the-dust-lead-hazard-standards-and-dust-lead-post-abatement-clearance-levels) - **January 13, 2025** – Rule became effective; revised DLRL and DLAL standards and terminology began to apply, but with a delayed compliance deadline for some elements. - **January 12, 2026** – Full federal compliance requirements went into effect. - **January 11, 2027** – Deadline for EPA-authorized‑ state and tribal programs to update their standards to be at least as protective as the federal rule. #### **Additional Federal Dust-Lead FAQs** Here are answers to a few additional questions about how the new federal dust-lead standards apply in real-world situations for property owners, managers, and lead professionals. Be sure to check with your local authorities to ensure compliance with all local requirements for your property. **Q: How do these changes impact HUD grant funding?** The new EPA dust-lead standards raise the bar for what counts as a lead hazard, which in turn raises expectations for HUD-funded work. HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule already requires that assisted properties have “no dust-lead hazards” as defined by EPA. This means HUD-assisted housing and HUD-funded hazard control projects must effectively treat any reportable dust-lead as a condition that needs attention. While the new standards can increase the scope and cost of abatement, interim controls, and clearance testing on HUD grants, the way HUD will align every grant stream with the new EPA values is not yet fully transparent, and some program guidance still lags behind the federal rule language. Managers of HUD-funded projects should verify with their grant or program contact which dust-lead values are legally required for that work and how those values should be applied in risk assessments, work writeups, and clearance. **Q: Did any rules change for lead in soil?** Paint and soil hazard definitions remain in place but become more consequential because any associated dust they generate will almost always be treated as a hazard once detected. Under 40 CFR 745.65, a soil-lead hazard is bare soil on residential property or at a child‑-occupied‑ facility with total lead at or above 400 parts per million in a play area, or an average of 1,200 parts per million in the rest of the yard. **Q: How often does a covered property need to be tested for lead?** Testing frequency is not defined by 40 CFR 745.65. Rather, it is determined by other federal programs (such as HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule or specific financing/assistance requirements), state or local regulations, or by the terms of a particular loan, grant, or regulatory agreement. **Q: Do I have to go back and retest properties that already passed clearance?** While the federal dust-lead rule itself does not require retesting properties that have already passed clearance, some state, tribal, or local codes—and certain HUD housing programs—do require periodic reevaluations or follow-up inspections after hazard control work. Rental licensing ordinances and health or housing codes in some jurisdictions also authorize inspectors to order new testing if they identify deteriorated paint, visible dust, or other conditions suggesting that lead hazards may have reappeared, so it is important to check the rules and guidance for your specific state and locality. **Q: Do these rules change my RRP work?** The revised dust-lead standards do not change the federal Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule: You must still be lead-safe certified, follow the same containment and cleaning practices, and provide required notices. The new DLRL/DLAL values matter only if your renovation is tied to a risk assessment, abatement project, or HUD-assisted housing requirement that mandates clearance, in which case the lower action levels will control whether the job “passes.” **Q:** **What do I have to disclose to tenants or buyers under the federal lead disclosure rule now that ‘any reportable level’ is a hazard?** The federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule still requires you to disclose any known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards, provide all available reports, and give buyers or tenants the EPA pamphlet “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” before they sign a contract or lease. Under the new standards, if you have test results showing reportable dust-lead on floors or sills—or identified paint or soil hazards—those results now count as “known hazards” and should be shared as part of your disclosure packet, rather than being dismissed as “below the old standard.” ##### **How Can We Help?** If you have questions about how to collect representative samples or how the new federal standards affect your projects, Pace® can help. Our team works with property owners, housing programs, and consultants nationwide on dust wipe, paint chip, and soil-sampling strategies that meet EPA, HUD, and state requirements. We also provide accredited lead analysis, advanced instrumentation and clear result reporting aligned with the new “reportable” and “action” levels, and technical support to help you interpret findings and plan next steps. [Contact Pace®](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) to discuss your property, project scope, or compliance questions or to request a quote. ## Author - ![Rob DeMalo, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rob-DeMalo.jpg) [Rob DeMalo](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rob-demalo/ "Rob DeMalo") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rob-demalo/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rob-demalo/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward ](https://www.pacelabs.com/buiding-sciences/entering-the-food-safety-market-a-strategic-step-forward/ "Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward") [ Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/federal-lead-laws-in-2026-tougher-dust-standards-for-homes-and-child-occupied-buildings/ "Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings ") [ 4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/4-steps-to-rental-property-compliance-with-new-yorks-lead-laws/ "4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Lead Testing **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rob DeMalo --- ### [Pace® PFAS News & Views – March 2026](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-march-2026/) **Published:** March 4, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News & Views – March 2026 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - March 4, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS-News-and-Views-1024x512.jpg "PFAS News and Views – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Jump to Section: ### [Federal Actions](#federal-actions-mar26) ### [Key State Actions](#key-state-actions-mar26) ### [Of Interest](#of-interest-mar26) ### [Events](#events-mar26) ### **FEDERAL ACTIONS** **EPA Asks Court to Pause Drinking Water Litigation** On February 19, [EPA filed a motion](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/epa-tries-new-strategy-to-pull-four-pfas-water-limits-from-case) asking the D.C. Circuit to sever and pause litigation over four of the six PFAS drinking water standards it issued in 2024, following the court’s January 2026 denial of EPA’s earlier request to vacate the Hazard Index portion of the rule. The new filing seeks to withdraw the prior determination that those four PFAS must be regulated based on the assessment approach EPA used to set the limits. EPA states that it intends to send a new proposed rule on those chemicals to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. **OMB Begins Review of PFAS Rule Changes** While the fight continues in the courts over the proposed changes to the 2024 PFAS drinking water regulations, the Office of Management and Budget has begun its official review of these changes. [As reported by the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA)](https://www.asdwa.org/2026/02/26/omb-begins-official-review-of-proposed-pfas-rule-changes/), OMB reviews usually take approximately 90 days, meaning that the EPA will continue to be delayed in its originally stated rule release timeline. Finalization of the rule was originally anticipated in April of 2026. **TRI Addition Carries Reporting Obligations** As previously reported, the U.S. EPA added sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS-Na) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) in October 2025. On February 23, 2026, the agency issued [a follow-up announcement](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-expands-toxic-chemical-reporting-strengthening-transparency-pfas-pollution), reminding regulated industries of their obligation to track and report any use or releases of this chemical. Facilities must begin recordkeeping for PFHxS-Na on January 1, 2026, with the first TRI reports due July 1, 2027. Because PFHxS-Na is designated a chemical of special concern, it carries a low 100-pound reporting threshold. **UCMR 5** **Data Updated** [The latest release of UCMR 5 data](https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-data-finder) represents the eleventh set of drinking water results for 30 contaminants, including 29 PFAS and lithium, collected from public water systems monitoring between 2023 and 2025. With this update, EPA reports that it has now received and released about 95% of all monitoring results. The data are accessible through EPA’s [UCMR 5 Data Finder](https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-data-finder). The twelfth and final UCMR 5 data release is planned for early fall 2026, after which the dataset will be complete. **EPA Releases PFAS Year One Report** In a recent release, EPA touted its [first-year progress on PFAS](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/trump-epa-highlights-major-year-one-pfas-actions-combat-risks-and-make-america-healthy), emphasizing that the agency has elevated PFAS contamination as a policy priority and begun using a range of existing statutory tools to tackle PFAS risks. The announcement highlights expanded analytical methods, movement toward enforceable drinking water standards and hazardous-substance listings, and increased reporting obligations intended to generate better PFAS data. EPA also pointed to on-the-ground response work, including installation of treatment systems and provision of alternative water in impacted communities, as evidence that its PFAS agenda is translating into concrete action. **FDA 2026 Priorities Include PFAS** The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released its [Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables](https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/human-foods-program/human-foods-program-2026-priority-deliverables). The FDA states that it plans to treat PFAS as part of its chemical safety agenda, focusing on four areas: - Expanding PFAS research and food testing to better understand exposure - Applying a new post-market assessment process to existing chemicals, including PFAS - Strengthening chemical-hazard controls by phasing out higher-risk uses - Updating public PFAS resources as new data emerge **USDA Plans to Tackle PFAS** The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to tackle PFAS on agricultural lands by using its conservation programs to help farmers identify, manage, and mitigate contamination on working lands. Guided by a new [National Academies report](https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/guidance-for-federal-conservation-programs-on-pfas-on-agricultural-lands-offered-in-new-report), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is exploring how existing tools such as conservation planning, pilot projects, and financial assistance can be tailored to PFAS—through actions like prioritizing PFAS-related projects, adapting conservation practice standards, and supporting applied research to close key data gaps. **Revised Canadian PFAS Regulations Go into Effect in June** For our clients that sell into Canada, a quick reminder that Canada’s revised [Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations](https://pollution-waste.canada.ca/environmental-protection-registry/regulations/view?Id=2175) (published December 2025) go into effect on June 30, 2026. The revised rules replace the 2012 rules and sharply tighten controls on several high-concern chemicals, including certain PFAS, by prohibiting their manufacture, use, sale, and import in Canada. The regulations include only narrow, time-limited exemptions that are intended to be phased out as alternatives become available. ### **KEY STATE ACTIONS** **Georgia** On February 10, 2026, the Georgia House Judiciary Committee advanced [House Bill 211](https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69726), the “PFAS Receiver Shield Act,” which would grant broad immunity from PFAS-related liability to most entities in the state that use, receive, or handle PFAS-containing products, so long as they comply with state and federal regulations and are not grossly negligent. The bill would largely insulate manufacturers, users, purchasers, and permitted waste or wastewater receivers from PFAS lawsuits, leaving primary liability mostly with PFAS manufacturers, and is expected to face strong opposition from environmental groups and affected residents. **Indiana** [Indiana Senate Bill 237](https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/237/details), introduced on January 8, 2026, defines “PFAS chemicals” and a narrower category of “state prioritized PFAS chemicals,” then directs the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to center its PFAS-related work on that prioritized list while limiting IDEM’s ability to base decisions primarily on federal PFAS risk values that have not gone through full federal rulemaking. In the introduced bill, state prioritized chemicals include: - Non-polymeric perfluoroalkyl or non-polymeric saturated polyfluoroalkyl substances - Must contain at least two fully fluorinated sequential carbon atoms - Must be likely to be persistent in the environment - Must have bioaccumulation potential in humans, animals, or the environment - Must be regulated by EPA under the Safe Drinking Water Act with an MCL - Expressly includes PFOA and PFOS (and their salts) as state-prioritized compounds - Excludes gases and substances that become gases in use **Iowa** [Iowa Senate File 2193](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF%202193), introduced on February 3, 2026, would require wastewater treatment plants to test sewage sludge for PFAS before land application, disclose results to landowners, and allow landowners to refuse sludge containing PFAS. **Kentucky** Introduced on February 10, 2026, [Kentucky Senate Bill 178](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sb178.html) would bar Kentucky agencies from adopting environmental rules that are more stringent or broader in scope than corresponding federal environmental laws or regulations on the same subject. If passed, this bill could effectively prevent the state from setting PFAS limits or requirements that go beyond EPA regulations, unless they fit within one of the bill’s narrow exemptions. **New Mexico** New Mexico’s Environment Department has launched [an interactive PFAS dashboard](https://www.env.nm.gov/pfas/state-pfas-study/) for drinking water systems, allowing residents to look up PFAS testing results for their local public water system. Built from statewide sampling results, the tool is intended to make data more accessible, highlight where contamination is occurring, and support ongoing remediation and upcoming PFAS rulemaking in the state. On February 18, 2026, the New Mexico Legislature passed [House Joint Memorial 3](https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/HJM003.PDF), directing the New Mexico Environment Department and Environmental Improvement Board to report on whether exemptions in the 2025 PFAS Protection Act—particularly the exemption for fluoropolymers—should be continued, modified, or removed, including an assessment of public health, environmental, and economic risks. Preliminary findings are due December 1, 2026, and a final report is due August 1, 2027. **New York** New York’s [A6192](https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld&leg_video&bn=A06192&term&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y)/[S5759](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5759/amendment/original) seeks to impose a five-year moratorium on the land application, sale, and distribution of biosolids and products containing biosolids. Regulators would be directed to use that time to address PFAS contamination risks to farmland and water supplies through improved sludge handling, alternative disposal, and stricter oversight. [New York Senate Bill S9073](https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09073&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y), introduced on January 28, 2026, would prohibit the sale of certain consumer products containing regulated PFAS, including textiles, cookware, cleaning products, and dental floss. The bill sets PFAS limits using a total organic fluorine threshold to be set and reevaluated every five years by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Manufacturers are required to provide certificates of compliance confirming products are PFAS free. If the state has reason to believe a product contains PFAS, the manufacturer must, within 30 days, either submit independent third-party laboratory test results showing the product does not contain regulated PFAS or notify sellers that the product is prohibited in New York and provide a list of those sellers. Introduced in January 2025, New York [S3972](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3972) and [A216](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A216) direct DEC to establish two new supports for households that rely on private wells: a one-time PFAS removal treatment installation grant of up to 5,000 dollars for installing treatment or up to 10,000 dollars for connecting to a public water system, and an ongoing maintenance rebate that helps eligible owners, tenants, and other occupants cover the costs of maintaining certified PFAS treatment equipment so that contaminated private wells can consistently meet state drinking water standards. **Virginia** Introduced on January 13, 2026, [Virginia HB880](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB880/text/HB880) would require the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to update its regulations so that owners of sewage treatment works would be required to regularly sample and test sewage sludge (biosolids) for PFAS, with results reported to the state and used to inform management of land application and other disposal options. Also introduced on January 13, [Virginia SB386](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB386) is similar to HB 880 but includes additional restrictions. If passed as drafted, this bill would require owners of sewage treatment works to test finished sewage sludge for PFAS using EPA Method 1633, report results to the Department of Environmental Quality, and prohibit distributing or land applying sludge that contains any detectable PFAS, with civil penalties for violations. **Wisconsin** On February 20, 2026, the Wisconsin Assembly unanimously passed [AB130](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab130) and [AB131](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab131) and sent them to the Senate for approval. AB131 sets up the programs and requirements to address PFAS contamination, including a municipal PFAS grant program and other PFAS grant mechanisms, while AB130 provides funding from the segregated PFAS fund to pay for those programs. Under these bills, funding is targeted to specific grant uses, with more than $79 million directed to a community PFAS grant program to help municipalities and other eligible recipients investigate and mitigate PFAS contamination. Additional funding, totaling over $132 million, supports a suite of PFAS grant and assistance programs, such as grants for private well sampling, public water system projects, biosolids and sludge sampling, landfill leachate treatment systems at municipally owned landfills, and technical assistance to local governments. Governor Evers has expressed support for the legislation, and he is expected to sign both bills into law if they reach his desk. ### **OF INTEREST** [Precision Matters: What the Olympic “PFAS Ban” Gets Right — and Wrong](https://www.lawbc.com/precision-matters-what-the-olympic-pfas-ban-gets-right-and-wrong/) [UK Releases National PFAS Strategy for 2026](https://www.cirs-group.com/en/chemicals/uk-releases-national-pfas-strategy-for-2026) [Safer States: 2026 Analysis of State Policy Addressing Toxic Chemicals and Plastics](https://www.saferstates.org/resource/2026-analysis-of-state-policy-addressing-toxic-chemicals-and-plastics/) [PFAS Settlement Deadlines Updated: How to Secure Your City’s Share of Funding](https://www.nlc.org/article/2026/02/06/pfas-settlement-deadlines-updated-how-to-secure-your-citys-share-of-funding/) [New Review Identifies Pathways for Managing PFAS Wastewater in Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://www.newswise.com/articles/new-review-identifies-pathways-for-managing-pfas-waste-in-semiconductor-manufacturing) [Understudied PFAS Precursors Dominate Household Dust](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41370-026-00841-2) [MSU Extension Offers PFAS in Agriculture Webinar Series](https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-extension-offers-pfas-in-agriculture-webinar-series) [Minnesota Legislature Holds Hearing on PFAS Reporting](https://rvbusiness.com/minnesota-legislature-holds-hearing-on-pfas-reporting/) [New Mexico Revises Proposed Labeling Requirements for the Second Time](https://www.lawbc.com/new-mexico-revises-proposed-labeling-requirements-for-second-time-nmeib-hearing-enters-second-day/) ### **EVENTS** If you are in the area or attending one of these upcoming events, we would love to meet with you.[ Contact us to request a meeting](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). [Environmental Professionals of Arizona](https://epaz.memberclicks.net/), Mesa, AZ, March 4-5, 2026. New Jersey Rural Water Association, Hopewell Township, NJ, March 4, 2026. Training session: [Regulations, Testing and Implications for Water and Wastewater](https://member.njwater.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=NJWA&evid=62326567). New Jersey Rural Water Association, Morris, NJ, March 5, 2026. Training session: [Regulations, Testing and Implications for Water and Wastewater](https://member.njwater.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=NJWA&evid=62327789). [TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo: PFAS Emerging Contaminant and Remediation](https://www.techconnectworld.com/World2026/sym/PFAS_Remediation.html), Raleigh, NC, March 10-12, 2026. [Alabama Rural Water Association 47th Annual Technical Training Conference](https://alruralwater.events/event/18), Montgomery, AL, March 16-19, 2026. Presentation: PFAS Treatability Pilot Case Study, March 16, 3:00 – 3:45 PM. [AEHS West Annual Conference](https://www.aehsfoundation.org/westcoast), San Diego, California, March 16-19, 2026. Presentation: Analyzing PFAS in Consumer Products, Time/Date: TBD. [Georgia Solid Waste Association of North America Spring Conference](https://gaswana.org/Conferences), Helen, GA, March 23-25, 2026. [Environment Virginia Symposium](https://vmieva.cventevents.com/event/b92e4a1e-0f51-4fa4-a737-f7e9976c2a09/home), Lexington, VA, March 24-26, 2026. Presentation: Navigating PFAS in NPDES Discharges, Property Due Diligence and Pace’s PFAS Analytical Toolbox, Time/Date: TBD. [Wisconsin Rural Water Association Annual Technical Conference](https://www.wrwa.org/wrwa-annual-technical-conference/), Green Bay, WI, March 24-27, 2026. [New Jersey Site Remediation Conference](https://provectusenvironmental.com/?event=2026-new-jersey-site-remediation-conference-njsrc/), New Brunswick, NJ, March 25-26, 2026. [Alabama Solid Waste Association of North America Spring Conference](https://www.alswana.org/), Orange Beach, AL, March 30-April 1, 2026. Presentation: PFAS Impacts on NPDES Permits: What Landfill Operators Need to Know, March 30, 1:30 PM. [Illinois Wastewater Professionals Conference](https://illinoiswpc.org/), East Peoria, IL, March 30-April 2, 2026. Presentation: Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options, April 1, 1:30 – 2:15 PM. [Idaho Rural Water Association Spring Conference](https://www.idrwa.org/spring_conference.php), Boise, ID, April 1-3, 2026. Presentation: Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options, Time/Date: TBD. [Annual Clemson Hydrology Symposium](https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/departments/eees/symposium/registration/abstract.html), Clemson, SC, April 2, 2026. Presentation: Is PFAS Sample Cross-Contamination a Major Concern? April 2, 2:00 – 2:20 PM. #### **Looking Ahead** PFAS regulatory actions are heating up, and staying ahead of new requirements is essential for managing risk, maintaining compliance, and planning cost-effective responses. As an environmental laboratory deeply engaged in PFAS science and policy, Pace® will continue to monitor key developments and share practical perspectives to help you plan and prioritize next steps. If you have questions about potential impacts—or need help with sampling, analysis, or mitigation strategy—[contact us to continue the conversation](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Perchlorate Regulatory Update: What Drinking Water Professionals Need to Do Next](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/perchlorate-regulatory-update-what-drinking-water-professionals-need-to-do-next/) **Published:** February 27, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Perchlorate Regulatory Update: What Drinking Water Professionals Need to Do Next - By: Paul Jackson - February 27, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Drinking Water, Perchlorate ![Perchlorate Regulatory Update: What Drinking Water Professionals Need to Do Next](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Perchlorate-Regulatory-Update-What-Drinking-Water-Professionals-Need-to-Do-Next.avif "Perchlorate Regulatory Update What Drinking Water Professionals Need to Do Next – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Perchlorate is back in the regulatory spotlight due to a court ordered timeline, mandating U.S. EPA move forward on previously withdrawn rulemaking. In this post, we provide a refresher on perchlorate in drinking water, an update on what’s transpired since the initial court order, and what drinking water professionals can do to prepare. ### **Perchlorate in Drinking Water: What the Data Show** In the early 2000s, the first Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 1) required many public drinking water systems to sample for perchlorate with a reporting limit of 4 µg/L. Roughly 4% of sampled public water systems detected perchlorate above that level. For more information on which systems were impacted, UCMR 1 occurrence data are publicly available through EPA’s [UCMR Archival Data Finder](https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/archival-data-finder-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-ucmr-1-4) and downloadable text files. UCMR 1 findings, combined with subsequent occurrence and health effects work, set the stage for today’s proposed federal drinking water standard. Here are a few of the more notable studies and reports: [Toxicological Profile for Perchlorates](https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp162-c2.pdf), Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2005 [Perchlorate in Water Supplies: Sources, Exposures, and Health Effects](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4834222/), National Library of Medicine, 2016 [Health Implications of Perchlorate Ingestion](https://www.nationalacademies.org/publications/11202), National Research Council, 2005 [Structural Malformations in the Neonatal Rat Brain Accompany Developmental Exposure to Ammonium Perchlorate](https://cfpub.epa.gov/si/si_public_record_report.cfm?dirEntryId=359960&Lab=CPHEA&simplesearch=0&showcriteria=2&sortby=pubDate&timstype=&datebeginpublishedpresented=04/29/2022&searchall=perchlorate), EPA, Science Inventory, 2003 ### **EPA’s Proposal: Three Possible MCLs** In January 2026, EPA proposed a [National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for perchlorate](https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/perchlorate-drinking-water#proposed-perchlorate) with a health based Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) of 20 µg/L (0.02 mg/L). MCLGs are non-enforceable, health-based goals for contaminants in drinking water and represent the level at which no known or anticipated adverse health effects would occur. MCLGs do not take treatment technology limits or cost into account. The consent decree in NRDC v. Regan requires EPA to regulate perchlorate but does not dictate the level at which the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) must be set. Rather than selecting a single enforceable MCL, the agency proposed three options: 20, 40, and 80 µg/L. EPA explained that it is proposing these three levels so it can fully evaluate public input on health benefits, technical feasibility, and compliance costs before proposing a final MCL. For reference, it’s not unheard of for EPA to propose alternatives for comment before issuing a final rule. The clearest example is the 2000 arsenic rule in which EPA proposed an MCL of 5 µg/L but specifically requested comment on alternatives of 3, 10, and 20 µg/L before finalizing 10 µg/L. More recently, the EPA PFAS proposal included individual MCLs for PFOA/PFOS plus a Hazard Index for mixtures but explicitly requested comment on alternative compliance and averaging approaches. ### **Proposed Sampling Requirements: Initial and Ongoing Monitoring** EPA’s proposal would require all community water systems and non-transient, non-community systems to monitor for perchlorate, using the existing Standardized Monitoring Framework for inorganic contaminants as the backbone. Initial Monitoring requirements include: - Groundwater systems serving more than 10,000 people and all surface water systems must conduct quarterly monitoring at each entry point to the distribution system over 12 months. - Groundwater systems serving 10,000 or fewer people must collect two samples in the 12 months before the compliance date, with the second sample collected 5–7 months after the first. - States may allow recent perchlorate data (up to 6 years old) to satisfy initial monitoring requirements. Ongoing compliance monitoring (after the compliance date) is contingent on the results at each sampling point: - If all Initial Monitoring results are at or below 4.0 µg/L, monitoring frequency may drop to once every 9 years. - If any results are above 4.0 µg/L but at or below the MCL, annual monitoring is required for surface water systems and once every 3 years for groundwater systems. - If any result exceeds the MCL, quarterly monitoring would be required until conditions for reduced frequency are met. States may require more frequent sampling where source water conditions are variable. In addition, water systems may seek waivers or further reductions in line with existing SDWA practice for other inorganic contaminants. ### **What Commentators Are Saying About the Proposed Limits** Commentary from public health and policy observers on the perchlorate MCLs reflects concern about perchlorate risks and debate over where the final line should be drawn. Environmental and health advocates generally argue that perchlorate’s thyroid and developmental effects justify adopting the lowest proposed level (20 µg/L) or an even more protective standard. Water sector and technical commentators, by contrast, often focus on implementation feasibility and costs. [Trade](https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107222-navigating-the-united-states-perchlorate-rulemaking-compliance-strategies-for-the-may-2027-final-rule-deadline) and engineering articles, such as [this one from C&EN](https://cen.acs.org/policy/epa-antimicrobial-endangered-species-nih-indirect-cost-phthalate-perchlorate/104/web/2026/01), acknowledge that a federal standard is now inevitable but question whether a 20 µg/L MCL is necessary nationwide, given regional variation in occurrence and the cost impacts on smaller systems. Legal and policy analysts, such as [Harvard Law](https://eelp.law.harvard.edu/tracker/epa-proposed-rule-regulating-perchlorate-in-drinking-water/) and [some legal firms](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/epa-s-perchlorate-drinking-water-9991228/) have pointed out that EPA previously questioned whether national perchlorate regulation is cost effective, framing the new proposal as “court driven” and predicting that the choice among 20, 40, and 80 µg/L will be central in public comments and potential litigation. They point out that the court order effectively removed the EPA’s typically allowed discretion in such matters. ### **Timeline and Predictions** EPA’s proposed perchlorate rule is open for public comment until March 9, 2026. Under the consent decree, the agency must finalize the NPDWR for perchlorate by May 21, 2027. The short timeline gives utilities, states, and other stakeholders a relatively short window to review the proposal, assess impacts, and submit data driven comments. As for where EPA may land, no one knows for sure. A few commentators speculate that EPA is most likely to settle on 20 µg/L, arguing that SDWA’s requirement to set the MCL as close as feasible to the 20 µg/L MCLG will push the agency toward the lowest proposed value. However, EPA has not indicated which option it prefers, and official materials emphasize that the agency is genuinely seeking comment on all three alternatives. For planning purposes, many technical advisors suggest modeling compliance strategies against the most stringent option while recognizing that the final rule could still shift. ### **Treatment Options for Perchlorate in Drinking Water** While the final rule and compliance deadline are likely at least a couple of years away, it’s never too early to start evaluating treatment needs, pilot options, and funding strategies. Multiple proven technologies can reduce perchlorate to levels at or below the proposed MCL options, though costs and operational complexity vary by system size and water quality. Common approaches include: - **Selective ion exchange (IX):** Strong base anion exchange resins designed for perchlorate can provide highly efficient removal, particularly at lower concentrations. However, systems must manage regenerant brine or use single use resins with appropriate disposal. - **Tailored granular activated carbon (GAC):** “Tailored” GAC combines carbon with quaternary ammonium surfactants to create a perchlorate selective sorbent, making this an attractive option where GAC is already used for other contaminants. - **Membrane processes (RO/NF):** Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration reject perchlorate along with many other ions and contaminants, offering robust removal but with higher energy needs and concentrate management requirements. - **Biological treatment:** Fixed bed or fluidized bed bioreactors use specialized microbes to reduce perchlorate to chloride and oxygen, permanently destroying the contaminant; biological polishing of IX regenerant streams is also an emerging strategy. #### **How Pace® Can Help** With EPA’s perchlorate proposal moving forward and a final rule due in 2027, now is the time for utilities and drinking water professionals to understand their potential exposure and compliance obligations. Pace® can help design and implement a targeted sampling program that leverages existing monitoring data, aligns with EPA’s proposed schedule, and supports a defensible risk and cost assessment. If sampling identifies elevated perchlorate levels, selecting an effective treatment approach often requires a site-specific evaluation of perchlorate concentrations, co-contaminants (such as nitrate), existing infrastructure, brine or residuals management, and life-cycle costs. Pace® has extensive experience [designing feasibility studies and pilot projects for drinking water treatment](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/), and we can help you compare options and plan your next steps. To discuss a perchlorate sampling strategy tailored to your system—whether you’re planning initial occurrence screening, moving into treatability studies, optimizing treatment, or preparing comments on the proposed rule—[contact Pace® today](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Drinking Water, Perchlorate **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/4-steps-to-rental-property-compliance-with-new-yorks-lead-laws/) **Published:** February 24, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## 4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws - By: Rob DeMalo - February 24, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Lead Testing ![urban apartment complex with playground. 4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4-Steps-to-Rental-Property-Compliance-with-New-Yorks-Lead-Laws-.avif "4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") New York State’s [**lead law for rental properties**](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBH/1377) seeks to reduce lead exposure in homes, especially those with young children. With compliance requirements beginning in 2026, the law focuses on identifying and fixing lead hazards in dust, paint, and bare soil in older housing. As an environmental testing lab, Pace® has years of experience analyzing paint, soil, dust, and water samples for lead and other contaminants. This post is designed to answer common questions from New York clients to help them move toward full compliance. However, even with our testing expertise, final compliance decisions should be made in consultation with legal counsel and a certified lead Inspector/Risk Assessor and a licensed lead-abatement professional. ### **Who Is Covered by the New York Lead Law?** In early 2026, New York State’s lead law went into effect for residential rental properties in older communities where the risk of lead exposure is higher. Rental properties that meet all three qualifying criteria are required to comply: - The structure must be a residential rental building with two or more units. It does not matter whether a unit is owner/family occupied. - Buildings must have been built before 1980, when lead-based paint was still common. Keep in mind, this clause is stricter than federal law. - Properties must be located in one of [25 designated “communities of concern,**”**](https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/lead/lead_rental_registry/#communities) including cities such as Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Yonkers. Owners and managers of rental units in these communities must follow the state’s requirements for lead hazard inspections, lead remediation, certification, and reporting. Compliance with New York’s Lead Safety Law can be broken down into four steps. #### **Step 1: Register Your Property at LeadSafeNY** A key feature of the New York lead law is the statewide [LeadSafeNY lead rental registry](https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/lead/lead_rental_registry/lead_safe_ny). The registry tracks covered rental properties and their lead safety status. Owners were required to register covered rental properties in LeadSafeNY **by January 3, 2026**. Registration links each property to its inspection results and LeadSafe Certificates (issued once the property passes inspection), giving regulators and tenants a clearer view of lead safety conditions in rental housing safety status. If a covered New York rental property is not registered by the deadline, the owner is considered out of compliance and may face fines and civil penalties. Owners who do not register may also be blocked from lawfully renting units or renewing occupancy certificates. #### **Step 2: Schedule an Initial Lead Hazard Inspection** Once registered, property owners are expected to schedule an initial lead inspection and to submit the results by October 1, 2026. (The window for inspection obligations technically opens on May 3, 2026.) A property cannot receive or renew a lead safety certificate without passing this inspection and any required clearance testing. By law, lead hazard inspections must be conducted by “qualified” or “certified” professionals, such as local health department staff, code enforcement officers, or private companies that hold the appropriate. At a minimum, each inspection must include a visual check for deteriorated/peeling paint and bare soil, plus dust-wipe sampling. #### **Step 3: Perform Remediation as Required** Landlords must fix any identified lead hazards, such as peeling paint or dust, within 21 days of detection. Remediation involves methods such as wet scraping, stabilization, enclosure, encapsulation, or full abatement by EPA-certified contractors following lead-safe work practices. Abatement of lead in soil is typically done by either removing or securely covering contaminated soil so people, especially children, cannot come into contact with or inhale it. Common bare-soil remediation methods include excavating and replacing the top layer with clean soil, capping it with barriers such as sod, mulch, gravel, or pavement, or stabilizing it by mixing in amendments (e.g., certain phosphates or compost) and establishing dense groundcover to keep lead-contaminated dust from becoming airborne. After inspection, the certified inspector or risk assessor should issue a LeadSafe Certificate, which the owner must keep on file and use to update the property’s status. The certificate confirms that either no lead hazards were found or that any hazards were remediated and the unit passed clearance. Each certificate is linked to the LeadSafeNY rental registry so there is a clear record of the property’s lead safety status over time. #### **Step 4: Schedule Ongoing Lead Hazards Inspections** New York law requires every covered rental unit and common area to be inspected at least once every three years. After each inspection (or any necessary remediation), the property owner is responsible for updating the LeadSafe Certificate information in the [LeadSafeNY lead rental registry](https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/lead/lead_rental_registry/lead_safe_ny). ##### **Enforcement Timeline for New York’s Lead Law** **January 3, 2026** – The deadline for registering properties in the [LeadSafeNY lead rental registry](https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/lead/lead_rental_registry/lead_safe_ny). **May 3, 2026** – The lead inspection obligation begins for covered rental properties. **October 1, 2026** – Lead‑Safe Certificates are due for properties in the covered communities. **Ongoing** – Owners must complete follow-up inspections and update LeadSafe Certificates at least every three years. ##### **How Pace® Supports Compliance with New York Lead Laws** Pace® can help New York landlords navigate every step of lead law compliance, from initial inspections through final documentation. As an accredited NYS ELAP environmental testing laboratory, Pace® provides fast, reliable analysis of dust-wipe samples, paint chips, soil, and water so owners have clear, defensible data for meeting [LeadSafeNY inspection and clearance requirements](https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/lead/lead_rental_registry/lead_safe_ny). Our specialists can also work with your certified lead inspector or risk assessor to establish sampling plans, interpret results against current federal and New York standards, and identify where remediation is most urgently needed. Beyond lab testing, Pace® offers consultative support to property owners, managers, and contractors as they plan remediation projects and prepare for reinspection. This includes guidance on LeadSafe work practices, help understanding evolving state and New York City rules, and streamlined reporting formats that make it easier to maintain records, update LeadSafe Certificates, and demonstrate compliance to regulators, lenders, and tenants. ##### **Answers to Common Questions About New York Lead Laws & Lead Testing** **Q: How are the New York State lead laws enforced?** Local health departments are responsible for enforcing New York’s lead law for rentals. They are expected to audit at least 10% of Lead‑Safe Certificates annually through on‑site verification inspections. Fines and enforcement orders can be issued for failure to register, inspect, remediate, or maintain documentation. They also have the power to withhold or condition certificates of occupancy, which can affect an owner’s ability to rent units until lead hazards are resolved. **Q: Can New York property owners perform their own lead hazard investigation?** Property owners generally cannot perform their own official lead hazard investigations for purposes of complying with New York’s lead rental registry and related laws. New York requires compliance inspections and risk assessments to be conducted by individuals holding active New York State Lead Inspector or Lead Risk Assessor certifications. **Q: Can New York property owners perform their own lead abatement?** In most cases, New York property owners are not considered qualified to perform their own lead abatement. Under the New York lead laws, remediation must be carried out by individuals with EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) training or full lead-abatement certification, which means an owner could perform their own lead abatement, but only if they obtain those certifications and operate as a certified firm. **Q: Will painting over peeling paint with newer formulations solve a lead issue?** No. Simply painting over peeling lead paint with newer paint does not solve the lead problem and can actually make it worse if the peeling surface is disturbed during prep. Peeling or chipping lead paint generally needs to be properly stabilized, enclosed, or removed using LeadSafe methods, and true encapsulation requires a special lead-rated coating applied to a sound, non-peeling surface—not just a coat of regular paint over deteriorated layers. **Q: If I suspect (or know) my paint contains lead but the results come up negative, do I need to do anything?** If peeling paint is observed, your lead inspection will most likely involve an analysis of the paint for lead. However, if there is no observable deteriorating paint and a qualified New York inspection does not find evidence of any lead hazards, you generally do not have additional duties under the New York lead law for that surface. However, [New York City Local Law 1](https://nchh.org/resource-library/State_and_Local_Lead_Law--New_York_NY.pdf) goes further than the state law by presuming that paint in most pre-1960 multiple dwellings where a young child lives is lead-based unless the owner rebuts that presumption with acceptable test results submitted to the housing department. New York City property owners may either accept that presumption and treat the paint accordingly or have the paint professionally tested to prove it is leadfree. Check with your local housing authority and health department for more information on local lead laws and processes in your area. **Q: I don’t have any peeling paint in my units. If the dust wipe analysis detects lead, where else might it be coming from?** While deteriorating lead-based paint is the most common source of lead in settled household dust, it is not the only one. Lead-contaminated soil tracked in on shoes or pets, residue from jobs or hobbies that involve lead (like construction, shooting sports, or stained glass), older imported vinyl blinds, certain imported consumer products, and lead-contaminated water that dries on surfaces can all contribute lead to indoor dust. **Q: When is soil testing required under the New York State lead law?** For New York’s lead rental registry program, the initial inspection must include a **visual property check for bare soil**. If bare soil is present in areas where children might come into contact with it (yards, play areas, building perimeter), it must be evaluated as a potential lead hazard. In practice, inspectors look for exposed soil rather than grass or other ground cover. When bare soil is found, they should collect samples and have them tested by a qualified laboratory to determine if the soil presents a lead hazard. **Q: How common is lead soil contamination in New York?** Lead contamination in soil is **widespread** in many parts of New York, especially in older and more urban neighborhoods, but levels vary by location. Studies of [New York City community gardens](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3983949/) found that about 70% of gardens had at least one soil sample above health-based guidance values, although most individual samples (around 78%) stayed below those thresholds. Research in specific neighborhoods shows even higher rates: [in Greenpoint, Brooklyn](https://www.nylcv.org/news/lead-in-soil-an-environmental-review/), preliminary testing found that roughly 92% of private backyards had at least one sample above the U.S. EPA’s residential “safe” level for lead in bare soil, and about [84% of all backyard samples](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2017/10/09/many-backyards-in-brooklyn-neighborhood-are-contaminated-with-high-levels-of-lead/) exceeded that benchmark. Similar work in some New York City parks has found average lead levels in the hundreds of milligrams per kilogram, well above federal cleanup values, especially in areas with a history of industry, heavy traffic, and older housing. **Q: How reliable is dust wipe analysis?** Dust wipe analysis can produce false positives, but they are relatively uncommon when samples are processed by accredited laboratories using standard methods. Research on laboratory-analyzed dust wipes and related X-ray fluorescence (XRF) methods shows false-positive rates are typically low, though the exact percentages can depend on the laboratory, device, and methods used. False positives are more likely with consumer spot-test kits or field screening tools, which can be affected by user error, surface conditions, or interference from other metals. While these methods may be used for quick assessments, professional sampling and confirmatory lab analysis are required for compliance and should be used when making abatement decisions. **Q: If lead is detected, do my tenants need to move out during the abatement process, and do I need to compensate them or pay their expenses?** Depending on the type of abatement required, tenants may need to move out of the work area during lead abatement if the work cannot be done safely with them in place, especially when children are present. In those situations, [New York rules](https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/property-owner-bulletins/bulletin-oct-2025.page) require the owner to offer temporary relocation to a suitable, safe, and lead-hazard-free unit. If tenants refuse to relocate, owners can document that refusal and may be able to obtain limited relief on timing of the work, but they remain responsible for correcting the hazards. Relocation and compensation details can vary by program and locality, so owners should check with their local health department or housing agency. **Q: What happens if the property fails the dust clearance test after abatement?** Failure of dust clearance testing means the cleanup or remediation was not adequate, and the work area must be recleaned and then clearance tested again until it passes, while the original correction deadline and any enforcement consequences (like fines) still apply. **Q: Do I need to follow both New York State law and local lead laws?** New York property owners must comply with both the new statewide lead rental registry rules and the city’s own, stricter lead laws. For example, New York City laws (like [Local Law 1](https://nchh.org/resource-library/State_and_Local_Lead_Law--New_York_NY.pdf) and [Local Law 31](https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdfs/services/local-law-31.pdf)) presume that most pre-1960 buildings have lead paint, require proactive inspections and repairs—especially where children under the age of six live—and mandate full XRF testing of living units and common areas on a set schedule. If you own covered property in New York City or elsewhere, you need to follow local inspection, repair, and documentation rules in addition to registering units and meeting the inspection and clearance requirements under the New York State program. ## Author - ![Rob DeMalo, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rob-DeMalo.jpg) [Rob DeMalo](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rob-demalo/ "Rob DeMalo") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rob-demalo/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rob-demalo/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward ](https://www.pacelabs.com/buiding-sciences/entering-the-food-safety-market-a-strategic-step-forward/ "Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward") [ Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/federal-lead-laws-in-2026-tougher-dust-standards-for-homes-and-child-occupied-buildings/ "Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings ") [ 4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/4-steps-to-rental-property-compliance-with-new-yorks-lead-laws/ "4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Lead Testing **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rob DeMalo --- ### [Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/legionella-at-sea-cruise-ship-water-management-and-testing-programs-to-prevent-legionnaires-disease/) **Published:** February 23, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease - By: Dr. Abe Cullom - February 23, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Legionella ![Legionella at Sea Blog post Hot tubs on cruise ship.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Legionella-at-Sea.avif "Legionella at Sea – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Infection control has become a critical concern for cruise line operators as ships grow larger and amenities become more complex. If not properly managed, confined environments, high passenger turnover, and warm, recirculating water systems create ideal conditions for waterborne pathogens like *Legionella* to flourish. For brands built on safety and guest experience, a single incidence of Legionnaires’ disease can carry reputational, legal, and operational consequences that far exceed the cost of prevention. This post walks through the key pieces cruise teams need to manage this risk effectively—from a quick refresher on what *Legionella* is and where it thrives on board, to an overview of emerging regulatory expectations, practical elements of shipboard water management and testing programs, and concrete steps operators can take to strengthen prevention, detection, and response across their fleets. ### **What is *Legionella*, and Why is it a Risk on Cruise Ships?** *Legionella* is a genus of bacteria that thrives in warm, slow-moving or stagnant water systems such as hot tubs, spas, and various types of plumbing infrastructure. When water containing *Legionella* is aerosolized and inhaled, it can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a serious form of pneumonia that typically requires medical treatment and can be life-threatening, especially for older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Without proper testing, *Legionella* can stow away in shipboard water systems and remain undetected until passengers or crew become ill. Even then, cases may be misdiagnosed or never linked back to a particular voyage or vessel, giving the bacteria more time to spread. For vulnerable, immunocompromised people, Legionnaires’ disease can be fatal in roughly 10% of reported cases. #### **Where *Legionella* May Be Lurking Aboard Ship** *Legionella* thrives best in warm water, typically between about 77°F and 113°F, with particularly rapid growth in the 90–108°F range—temperatures commonly found in spas, hot tubs, and sections of poorly controlled plumbing. When water sits in this temperature range and remains stagnant, biofilms can develop on pipe walls and fixture surfaces, creating a protected environment where the bacteria can survive, multiply, and resist disinfection. Common hot spots for *Legionella* may include: - **Hot tubs and whirlpools:** Warm operating temperatures and high bather loads consume disinfectant quickly. Complex hydraulics can also create low-flow areas where water can stagnate, and biofilms can form. - **Private hot tubs:** [Recent incidents](https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7342a3.htm) have shown that private hot tubs also pose a significant hazard when kept warm, not drained between users, and maintained under less stringent procedures than public spa facilities. - **Spa and locker-room showers:** Lukewarm water can sit in showerheads, hoses, and mixing valves between uses, allowing biofilms to build up on internal surfaces. Dry dock or low-occupancy voyages increase the risk as lack of use gives the bacteria time to colonize. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a microbial biofilm layer can begin forming on plumbing surfaces within hours to days and can become well established within a few weeks. - **Potable water systems:** Distribution piping and storage tanks can create pockets of warm, slow-moving water. Drinking water contaminated with *Legionella* is not typically an issue, but aspirating (inhaling) contaminated water can lead to infection. - **Decorative water features:** Devices such as misters and decorative fountains naturally aerosolize droplets, increasing the chance of inhaling contaminated aerosols. - **Ice machines:** Water supply lines, tubing, and reservoirs can support biofilm growth that shelters the bacteria from disinfectants. *Legionella* can survive freezing, so contaminated water used to make ice may still pose a hazard when it melts and is aspirated by vulnerable people. - **Cooling towers and evaporative condensers:** Warm recirculating water and drift (water droplets carried by exhaust air) can promote *Legionella* growth and disperse contaminated aerosols over long distances if towers are not properly treated and maintained. ##### **CDC 2025 Vessel Sanitation Program Requirements for *Legionella* Control** *Legionella* control on ships is now governed by the updated requirements in the [2025 Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) Environmental Public Health Standards](https://www.cdc.gov/vessel-sanitation/media/pdfs/2025/06/2025_VSP_Environmental_Public_Health_Standards-508.pdf), developed through a collaboration between several leading cruise lines and the CDC. These CDC standards apply to ships carrying 13 or more people and calling at a U.S. port. In addition to addressing broader environmental public health concerns, they specify how ships must manage *Legionella* risk in potable water systems, hot‑water systems, recreational water facilities, and aerosol‑generating equipment. The 2025 VSP standard requires every vessel to maintain a formal water management plan that includes a *Legionella* control and monitoring program. Key elements include: - Routine *Legionella* testing and microbiological sampling of potable water and hot‑water loops must be conducted at least twice per year at representative points such as storage tanks, heaters, and distal outlets. - High‑risk recreational water systems, (spa pools, whirlpools, heated jetted tubs, etc.), must be sampled quarterly. This increased frequency reflects the combined risks of warm water, aerosol generation, and heavy bather loads in these venues. - Hot‑water and shower systems must be operated and maintained so that water temperatures and disinfectant residuals are kept outside the ranges that favor *Legionella* growth, with routine monitoring records available for inspection. - Fountains, humidifiers, misting systems, and other aerosol‑generating devices must be properly designed, regularly cleaned and disinfected, and maintained to prevent stagnation and biofilm formation that can support *Legionella* colonization and amplification. - Filtration systems must follow prescriptive cleaning instructions, including rinsing cartridge filters, degreasing, sanitizing with a defined bleach solution, and fully drying filters in a protected area. The standards emphasize that some bacteria, including *Legionella*, can survive cleaning but are killed by thorough drying. The guidance warns that improper filter maintenance can contribute to disease outbreaks. - Ships must document disinfectant levels and system temperatures using logs and, where installed, continuous or near‑continuous monitoring instruments. - Potable‑water components such as backflow preventers and fittings must be disinfected before installation and after contamination events. - When *Legionella* test results exceed action levels defined in the water management plan, the vessel must perform a root‑cause analysis, implement technical corrective actions such as flushing or thermal and chemical disinfection, adjust control limits or procedures as needed, and complete follow‑up *Legionella* sampling to confirm successful remediation before returning systems to normal operation. Cruise lines that dock outside U.S. ports also rely on international ship sanitation frameworks that complement the VSP. The [World Health Organization’s ship sanitation guidance](https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241546690) recommends water‑safety plans and hazard‑analysis approaches for potable and technical water systems, including examples of *Legionella* action levels and corrective measures for shipboard water networks. Together, the WHO guidance and the 2025 VSP Environmental Public Health Standards provide a comprehensive, auditable framework for *Legionella* control on cruise ships and other passenger vessels that meet the VSP criteria. ###### **How Pace® Helps Cruise Line Operators Protect Guests and Staff** By combining specialized laboratory expertise with an understanding of maritime operations, Pace® can help cruise lines move from reactive responses to proactive, fleetwide *Legionella* risk management. ​Our capabilities include: - **Water Management Planning:** Assistance in mapping shipboard water systems, prioritizing sampling locations, and developing written sampling and maintenance plans that align with VSP and internal corporate requirements. - **Accredited *Legionella* testing:** Culture and molecular methods, validated protocols, and rapid turnaround to support both routine monitoring and incident response. - **Data management and interpretation:** Clear, actionable reporting, trend analysis across fleets, and documentation that supports regulatory inspections, internal audits, and, when needed, legal defensibility. - **Emergency outbreak response:** Our multidisciplinary *Legionella* emergency response team is available 24/7 and can coordinate onsite investigation, rapid disinfection, environmental sampling, result interpretation, communication with health departments, and remediation recommendations when a suspected shipboard outbreak occurs. ###### **Keep Guests Confident and Coming Back** A cruise can be a significant investment for many guests, and they have options on where and how they spend their money. [Research on cruising risk perception](https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/geosci.2020023?viewType=HTML) shows that most people still view cruises as a safe vacation, but “health and safety” issues—including seasickness, gastrointestinal illness, and other infections—are never far from their minds. Non-cruisers rate the likelihood and severity of getting sick on board higher than experienced cruisers do, which means that visible, credible *Legionella* control is not just a compliance exercise—it is central to earning guest trust, winning first-time cruisers, and keeping them coming back. To take the next step, [connect with the Pace® Building Sciences team](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) to review your current shipboard water management and *Legionella* testing programs and identify practical steps to protect your staff, guests, and brand. ###### **Additional resources** [What is *Legionella?*](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/legionella/) [Pace® *Legionella* Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/) [Pace® *Legionella* Outbreak Response Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-outbreak-response/) [Pace® Water Management Planning Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/water-management/) [Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for *Legionella*](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/averting-tragedy-testing-cooling-towers-for-legionella) [On-Demand Webinar: Introduction to *Legionella* Regulations and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-introduction-to-legionella-regulations-and-testing) ## Author - ![Dr. Abe Collum, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Abe-Collum.jpg) [Dr. Abe Cullom](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-abe-cullom/ "Dr. Abe Cullom") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-abe-cullom/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-abe-cullom/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/legionella-at-sea-cruise-ship-water-management-and-testing-programs-to-prevent-legionnaires-disease/ "Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease") [ Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/averting-tragedy-testing-cooling-towers-for-legionella/ "Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella") [ Should You Test for Legionella? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/should-you-test-for-legionella/ "Should You Test for Legionella?") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Legionella **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Abe Cullom --- ### [Pace® PFAS News & Views – February 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-february-2026/) **Published:** February 16, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News & Views – February 2026 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - February 16, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS-News-and-Views-1024x512.jpg "PFAS News and Views – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Jump to Section: ### [Federal Actions](#federal-actions-feb26) ### [Key State Actions](#key-state-actions-feb26) ### [Events](#events-feb26) ### [Webinars](#webinars-feb26) ### [Of Interest](#of-interest-feb26) ### **FEDERAL ACTIONS** **PFAS MCLs Stay in Place as D.C. Circuit Rejects EPA’s Bid for Quick Rollback** On January 22, 2026, the D.C. Circuit issued an order denying the U.S. EPA’s request for partial vacatur of PFAS MCLs under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Here are the main points to consider when assessing how the Court’s action may (or may not) impact your operations: - As most readers know, individual MCLs for six PFAS and a Hazard Index MCL for a mixture of four PFAS were finalized in 2024. - In 2025, the EPA proposed rescinding individual MCLs for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA and the Hazard Index on the grounds that the 2024 rule was procedurally flawed under SDWA’s notice-and-comment requirements. - Some have argued that the EPA’s proposal would not go forward due to the “backsliding clause” in the SDWA, which prohibits the EPA from revising a drinking water standard in a way that provides less health protection than the prior standard, unless narrow statutory exceptions are met. - However, the D.C. Circuit Court did not issue its decision on those grounds. Rather, their argument was a procedural one, stating that “the merits of the parties’ positions are not so clear as to warrant summary action.” In this context, “summary action” essentially means granting or denying the EPA’s request on an expedited, streamlined basis because the outcome appears clear. The bottom line is that drinking water MCLs enacted in 2024 remain in place despite ongoing litigation, and **water systems should plan to complete Initial Monitoring by April 2027.** **TRI List Now Includes 206 PFAS** Effective January 1, 2026, the number of PFAS chemicals included in TRI now reflects the automatic addition of [PFHxS-Na (CASRN: 355-46-4)](https://iris.epa.gov/document/&deid=363894) following the EPA’s finalization of a toxicity value for the compound. In addition, the U.S. EPA’s IRIS website continues to list the toxicity assessment for [PFNA (CASRN: 375-95-1)](https://iris.epa.gov/Document/&deid=355409) as “under development.” Unofficial reports indicate that an assessment was completed in 2025 but has not yet been released to the public. **TSCA Reporting Rules Now in Effect** Under a PFAS reporting rule, EPA extended the TSCA PFAS reporting deadline for most companies to January 11, 2026, giving businesses additional time to compile and submit the required information on their manufacture, importation, and processing of PFAS. That deadline has now passed, so companies that met the applicability criteria are expected to have submitted their TSCA PFAS reports. ### **KEY STATE ACTIONS** **2026 State Bans, Limits, and Reporting Requirements** Several bans, limits, and reporting requirements for PFAS in consumer products went into effect in 2026. Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager, Environmental Compliance and Emerging Contaminants, covered these in a recent post: [**PFAS in Consumer Products: New Year = New Limits on Intentionally Added PFAS**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-in-consumer-products-new-year-new-limits-on-intentionally-added-pfas/) **Hawaii** Introduced in early January, [Hawaii Senate Bill 2096](https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2096) would require certain wastewater treatment plants to **test sewage sludge** and any other residual materials for PFAS and directs the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and related residuals that contain PFAS to protect public health and the environment. **Illinois** [Illinois SB3101](https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3101&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=165689&SessionID=114), introduced on January 29, would direct the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to establish and enforce standards for **testing biosolids** for PFAS and create a framework for governing how PFAS-containing biosolids may be land-applied. **Maine** Introduced on January 7, 2027, [Maine Legislative Document 2115, “An Act to Protect Private Wells from Hazardous Substances”](https://legislature.maine.gov/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1430&item=1&snum=132) would provide funding through the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to support PFAS and other hazardous substance testing of private drinking water wells. The funding also covers remediation measures such as installing and maintaining filter treatment systems, connecting affected homes to local water district networks, and supplying bottled water. DEP is directed to set eligibility requirements for this assistance by rule. **Massachusetts** [Bill H.4853](https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4853)/[S.2802](https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2802) “An Act protecting our soil, farms and food from PFAS contamination” was filed in the Massachusetts House. This legislation **would prohibit land application of biosolids** in Massachusetts and the sale or distribution of any fertilizer, soil amendment, or similar agricultural product derived from or containing biosolids. **Michigan** The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has awarded [$9 million in grants to 19 municipal airports](https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/press-releases/2026/01/16/egle-awards-9-million-in-pfas) across the state **to address PFAS contamination** linked to the historical use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams. Airports will use the funds for activities such as PFAS testing and monitoring, developing source control and cleanup strategies for groundwater and stormwater, and cleaning or replacing contaminated firefighting equipment and gear. **Minnesota** In January 2026, manufacturers whose products contain intentionally added PFAS and are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota became subject to [**new reporting and fee obligations**](https://www.pca.state.mn.us/get-engaged/pfas-in-products-reporting-and-fees) under a rule adopted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). [A second rulemaking](https://www.pca.state.mn.us/get-engaged/pfas-in-products-currently-unavoidable-use), now underway, will set the criteria for a Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) exemption and the process for deciding which products with intentionally added PFAS may still be sold in Minnesota after the general 2032 PFAS product ban. **Mississippi** Introduced on January 8, 2026, [Mississippi Senate Bill 2022](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2022IN.pdf) (the “Mississippi Act to Prohibit the Contamination of Clean Soils with So-Called Forever Chemicals”) would **require testing of sludge and sludge-derived compost** for PFAS before land application or distribution, bar new licenses to apply or spread septage, allow the revocation of wastewater discharge and septage licenses when PFAS levels exceed set standards, broadly prohibit land application, sale, or distribution of sludge- or septage-derived fertilizers and related products (with narrow exceptions), and direct the Mississippi Air and Water Pollution Control Commission to develop a plan to phase out land application of septage, effective July 1, 2026. **Missouri** If enacted, [Missouri HB 2400](https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?year=2026&bill=HB2400&code=R%20&cal=1) would, effective January 1, 2027, prohibit the sale or distribution of several categories of products containing intentionally added PFAS, including **carpets or rugs, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstrual products, ski wax, textile furnishings, and upholstered furniture.** The bill also authorizes the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to add additional product categories. As of January 1, 2033, HB2400 would prohibit the sale of any product with intentionally added PFAS unless the use is deemed “currently unavoidable.” **New Jersey** [New Jersey Senate Bill S1042](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1042), the “Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act,” was signed into law on January 12, 2026. Beginning in January of 2028, no person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Jersey any **cosmetics, carpets, fabric treatments, or fiber-based food packaging that contain intentionally added PFAS**. Manufacturers may sell cookware containing intentionally added PFAS only if the product carries a clear and conspicuous “This product contains PFAS” label on the physical product/packaging and in online product listings. **New York** New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation is launching [a series of virtual public meetings](https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2026/1/dec-announces-virtual-public-meeting-series-about-initiatives-advancing-states-progress-response-to-protect-communities-from-pfas) to gather input on new rules that would **require landfills to treat leachate for PFAS** and other harmful contaminants before sending it to wastewater plants. In addition, [New York Senate Bill S4574B](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4574/amendment/B) was reintroduced and seeks to require certain State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit holders—industrial facilities and publicly owned treatment works—to **monitor their effluent for PFAS**, report results to the state, and ensure that PFAS data are incorporated into new and renewed SPDES permits, including ongoing quarterly testing where PFAS are detected. **North Carolina** The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the results [**of a preliminary study of PFAS in wastewater and biosolids**](https://www.deq.nc.gov/deq-study-pfas-wastewater-and-biosolids). In this study, samples were collected from 37 municipal, industrial, and domestic wastewater treatment facilities. Soil samples were also collected from 19 land-application fields across the state. DEQ emphasized that this is a limited-scope study designed to generate foundational data but anticipates that the results will inform future monitoring, minimization strategies, and potential regulatory decision-making in North Carolina. [At a meeting on January 8, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3u7SaVOw-A) [At a meeting on January 8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3u7SaVOw-A), 2026, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) voted to move draft PFAS and 1,4-dioxane “monitoring and minimization” rules into the formal public comment process. Rather than adopting any enforceable discharge limits, the rules would require certain industrial direct dischargers and significant industrial users to monitor and report discharges of PFOS, PFOA, GenX, and 1,4-dioxane and to implement minimization measures over several years. **New Mexico** The New Mexico Environment Department has [released revised proposed PFAS rules](https://www.lawbc.com/nmed-posts-revised-proposed-pfas-reporting-labeling-and-prohibition-rule/) ahead of a February 23, 2026, hearing. Among other changes, the proposed revisions would **adjust reporting, labeling, and product prohibitions** for PFAS in consumer products, including exempting FIFRA-regulated pesticides and certain FDA/USDA/EPA-regulated veterinary and medical products. **New York** [New York S9073](https://www.assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=S09073&term=2025&Summary=Y&Text=Y), introduced on January 28, would prohibit the sale of **textiles, rugs, fabric treatments, cookware, ski waxes, architectural paints, cleaning products, and dental floss that contain regulated PFAS**, as of January 1, 2027. In the bill, regulated PFAS is defined as PFAS that are either an intentionally added chemical or present in a product or product component at or above a level, **measured as total organic fluorine**, that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) sets by regulation as the lowest level that can feasibly be achieved. The department is required to review this level at least every five years to determine whether it should be lowered. If DEC suspects a covered product being sold contains regulated PFAS, the manufacturer has 30 days either to provide independent third‑party lab test results showing the product does not contain regulated PFAS or to notify all New York sellers that the product is prohibited and report to the department whom they notified. As of 2034, the law would prohibit the sale of any product with intentionally added PFAS unless the state has formally found that PFAS use in that product is a “currently unavoidable use.” **Pennsylvania** On January 15, 2026, the Pennsylvania legislature introduced [HB 2145](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2145), which seeks to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of certain consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS, including **cosmetics, dental floss, juvenile products, and menstrual products**, beginning January 1, 2028. This bill is essentially a reintroduction of HB 2238, which died in the Assembly when the 2023–2024 session adjourned. A group of Pennsylvania state legislators also [announced](https://www.palegis.us/house/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=47903) they would be introducing a bill to ban PFAS in pesticides; however, that bill has not yet been introduced as of this writing. **Vermont** Recently proposed [Vermont House Bill H.652](https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0652/H-0652%20As%20Introduced.pdf) seeks to permanently **ban the discharge of leachate, whether treated or untreated, from landfills or solid waste facilities** into the Lake Memphremagog watershed. The bill also expressly prohibits sending leachate to wastewater treatment facilities if those facilities ultimately discharge to waters within the Lake Memphremagog basin. The bill does not prescribe alternative disposal or treatment options for leachate, meaning landfill and solid waste facility operators will need to evaluate other management and disposal strategies that comply with the new prohibition. **Virginia** Introduced on January 14, 2026, [Virginia HB880](https://legiscan.com/VA/text/HB880/id/3314732) directs the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to strengthen monitoring of **PFAS in biosolids** generated at sewage treatment works. The bill requires DEQ to amend its regulations so that owners of sewage treatment works must regularly sample and test biosolids for PFAS compounds, using approved analytical methods, and report the results to DEQ. It also requires DEQ to use these data to evaluate potential risks from PFAS in land-applied biosolids and to consider further regulatory or permitting changes to protect human health and the environment. [Virginia SB386](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB386), introduced on January 14, would require testing biosolids for PFAS before land application. The bill also directs the Department of Environmental Quality to incorporate PFAS monitoring into the state’s biosolids program, sets PFAS sampling and reporting obligations for generators and applicators of sewage sludge, and allows enforcement through fines when PFAS testing requirements are not met. **Wisconsin** On January 28, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board voted to approve the Department of Natural Resources’ proposal to align state drinking water standards with EPA’s 2024 federal PFAS maximum contaminant levels. The approved rule mirrors the federal MCLs of 4 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS, 10 parts per trillion for PFHxS, PFNA, and GenX, and uses a hazard index of 1 for mixtures including PFBS. These NRB-approved standards are not in effect [until rulemaking is completed and any legislative review is resolved](https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/DrinkingWater/FederalPFASMCLs.html). ### **EVENTS** If you are in the area or attending one of these upcoming events, we would love to meet with you. [Contact us to request a meeting.](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) [Evergreen Rural Water Association of Washington (ERWoW) Annual Conference](https://www.erwow.org/attendees.php), Ridgefield, WA, February 10-12, 2026 [Midwest Water & Wastewater Expo](https://www.wiawwa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1994824), Baraboo, WI, February 10-11. Presentation: The Complexity, Challenges, and Options of Biosolids Testing for PFAS, February 10 @ 11 AM. Speaker: Nick Nigro, PFAS Product Manager, Pace® ### **WEBINARS** [On-Demand Webinar: Comprehensive Overview of Core Discrete Fracture Network (COREDFN): A High-Resolution Approach to Bedrock Investigations Involving VOCs and PFAS ](https://info.pacelabs.com/coredfn-webinar) ### **OF INTEREST** [Court dismisses PFAS claims against waste transporter](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/court-dismisses-pfas-claims-against-1658041/) [“Insufficient PFAS Safety Data”: Did the FDA’s Cosmetics Report Ask the Wrong Question?](https://mohaunfiltered.substack.com/p/insufficient-pfas-safety-data-did?triedRedirect=true) [BASF and Ecolab to Phase Out PFAS](https://www.powderbulksolids.com/chemical/2-chemical-companies-to-phase-out-pfas) [3M ends PFAS manufacturing on schedule](https://www.startribune.com/3m-end-pfas-manufacturing-by-2025-meet-deadiine-forever-chemical/601568159) [Global Seafood Trade Increases Dietary Exposure to PFAS Worldwide, Study Finds](https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11023-global-seafood-trade-increases-dietary-exposure-to-pfas-worldwide-study-finds) [Europe tightens the tap: PFAS monitoring becomes mandatory in drinking water](https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/smart-water-magazine/europe-tightens-tap-pfas-monitoring-becomes-mandatory-drinking-water) [France Bans PFAS in Cosmetics](https://beautymatter.com/articles/french-ban-on-forever-chemicals-in-cosmetics-and-clothes-to-enter-into-force) [New research shows declining PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish](https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-climate-change/2026-01-23/new-research-shows-declining-pfas-levels-in-great-lakes-fish) [Environmental Developments Manufacturers Should Monitor in 2026](https://natlawreview.com/article/environmental-developments-manufacturers-should-monitor-2026) [PFAS in semiconductor manufacturing: Policy, current data and a look ahead](https://www.wwdmag.com/utility-management/article/55342195/pfas-in-semiconductor-manufacturing-policy-current-data-and-a-look-ahead) #### **Stay Ahead of PFAS Rules and Regulations** As PFAS legislation, guidance, and treatment technologies continue to evolve, Pace® will continue to track the developments that matter most to our clients. If you have questions about how any of the actions highlighted in this month’s update could affect your PFAS monitoring, treatment, or compliance strategy, please [contact us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) or [visit PFAS.com](https://www.pfas.com/) for additional resources, tools, and upcoming learning opportunities. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [A Decade of PFAS Progress in New York ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/a-decade-of-pfas-progress-in-new-york/) **Published:** February 9, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## A Decade of PFAS Progress in New York - By: Paul Jackson - February 9, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: PFAS ![A Decade of PFAS Progress in New York. New York city skyline from Brooklyn Bridge.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Decade-of-PFAS-Progress-in-New-York_overlay.avif "A Decade of PFAS Progress in New York_overlay – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In its report [**“A Decade of Progress on PFAS,”**](https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/pfasreport.pdf) the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) describes how the state has moved from emergency response to a broad, long-term strategy addressing PFAS in drinking water, products, soils, wastewater, and private wells. Key accomplishments center on cleanup and enforcement, infrastructure investment, science and data, and new policy tools that will shape PFAS regulation in the years ahead. This post highlights several of those accomplishments, with added perspective and links to further resources. A companion post will examine what 2026 and beyond may hold for PFAS policy and compliance in New York. **PFAS as Hazardous Substances in New York** – In March of 2017, [DEC classified PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances](https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/regulations/adoption-of-final-rule-6-nycrr-part-597) – nearly 7 years ahead of the U.S. EPA’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as [Hazardous Substances under CERCLA](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-J/part-302/section-302.4). The DEC designation automatically embeds these PFAS compounds into soil and groundwater cleanup programs and makes it easier for the state to hold polluters financially responsible. This status also ensures PFAS is routinely evaluated at sites with known or suspected contamination across the state. **PFAS Drinking Water Standards** – In 2020, New York set individual drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS at 10 parts per trillion (ppt). Although the state was not the first to regulate PFAS in drinking water, its 10-ppt limit was among the most protective in the country as many states still relied on EPA’s then-active individual 70-ppt health advisory for PFOA and PFOS. **Infrastructure Investments and PFAS Remediation Funding** – The report also spotlights large financial commitments, such as $6 billion in water infrastructure investments since 2017, including $500 million in the 2025-26 budget, plus $1 billion per year in low-cost water infrastructure loans and a 10-year, $1.25 billion Superfund reauthorization that supports PFAS cleanups. **PFAS in Soil Study** – DEC completed a [Rural Soil Background Study](https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/pfasbackgroundstudy.pdf) in 2025. With PFOS detected in over 97% of surface soil samples and PFOA in 76.5% of samples, this research showed that PFAS is likely to be present even in rural areas far from known industrial sources. **Public Access to Information** – DEC created [online information portals for PFAS and 1,4-dioxane](https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/2a5c1a31514c4965882917e74ec31c1f) that publish surface water and wastewater monitoring data, improving public access to contamination and trend information. [Learn more about 1,4-dioxane analysis.](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) **PFAS in Wastewater and Biosolids** – DEC finalized its [Technical and Operational Guidance](https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/togs1.3.14.pdf) for Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs), setting a permitting strategy for PFOA, PFOS, and 1,4-dioxane. The guidance directs DEC to prioritize POTWs located in drinking-water watersheds or that recycle biosolids. Quarterly analysis of influent, effluent, and, in some cases, biosolids, for the full suite of EPA 1633 analytes may be required. Where test results indicate a concern, POTWs may also be required to “track-down” potential industrial sources of PFAS and implement best-management practices and pretreatment at significant sources. The New York State Assembly and Senate have also proposed legislation related to PFAS in wastewater discharge ([A05832](https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0A&leg_video=&bn=A05832&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y)/ [S4574](https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=S4574A&term=2025&Text=Y)). [Learn more about Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/pfas-treatability-studies) **PFAS in Consumer Products** – New York banned intentionally added PFAS in most apparel sold in the state on or after January 1, 2025. Broader limits on PFAS in apparel and outdoor gear, at thresholds defined by DEC, are scheduled to take effect in 2027 and 2028. These limits will apply regardless of whether or not the chemicals were intentionally added. **Consumption Advisories** – Together with the New York Department of Health, DEC has issued [fish and wildlife consumption advisories](https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/fish/health_advisories/) where PFAS contamination could pose a risk, helping residents make safer choices about locally caught food. Watch our on-demand webinar to learn more about analyzing PFAS in fish and wildlife: [Navigating the Complexities of Testing for PFAS in Plant and Animal Tissue.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue) ### **New York PFAS FAQs** As New York rolls out additional PFAS regulations for drinking water, wastewater, soils, and consumer products, many clients have detailed questions about the science behind PFAS testing. Here are answers to some of the key questions compliance managers and technical staff are likely to encounter. #### **Q: How are samples collected, prepared, and analyzed to measure PFAS in consumer goods?** PFAS testing in consumer goods starts with collecting a representative sample of the product (for example, a fabric swatch, piece of packaging, or portion of cosmetic) using PFAS-free tools and containers to avoid contamination. The sample is then prepared by extracting PFAS from the material into a liquid (often using solvent extraction or digestion), sometimes followed by cleanup steps like solid-phase extraction to concentrate the analytes and remove interferences before analysis. Pace® also uses cryomilling for solid consumer products—freezing and finely grinding materials such as textiles, paper, and plastics—to create a uniform powder that improves extraction efficiency and helps achieve lower detection limits. [Watch: Quantifying PFAS in Consumer and Related Products](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products) #### **Q: What test method(s) does Pace® use for analyzing PFAS in consumer goods?** Pace® relies primarily on high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to quantify individual PFAS, following validated methods, such as EPA 1633, that include lab blanks, spikes, and duplicates to ensure data quality. Pace® also offers total organic fluorine (TOF) screening, which measures overall fluorinated content and can flag PFAS-containing materials even when specific compounds are not targeted, supporting clients that need to demonstrate compliance with “PFAS-free” or TOF-based regulatory thresholds. #### **How Can Pace® Help?** New York’s experience over the past decade shows how quickly PFAS policy can evolve—and how important it is to keep analytical methods, infrastructure plans, and product strategies aligned with new requirements. As DEC and state lawmakers refine cleanup criteria, expand product bans, and roll out new tools like background studies and public data portals, Pace® is ready to help New York utilities, manufacturers, and property owners turn those policies into practical, defensible programs that protect both public health and the bottom line. [Contact Pace®](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) #### **Additional Resources:** [On-demand webinar: Navigating PFAS in Drinking Water: Treatability Insights and Analytical Overview](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-pfas-in-drinking-water-treatability-insights-and-analytical-overview) [On-demand webinar: COREDFN: A High-Resolutions Approach to Bedrock Investigations Involving PFAS and VOCs](https://info.pacelabs.com/coredfn-webinar) [On-demand webinar: Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options](https://info.pacelabs.com/biosolids-analysis-for-pfas-challenges) [Should Private Wells be Tested for PFAS?](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-should-private-wells-be-tested-for-pfas) ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [PFAS in 2026: What’s New in New York? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-in-2026-whats-new-in-new-york/) **Published:** February 10, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS in 2026: What’s New in New York? - By: Paul Jackson - February 10, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: PFAS ![PFAS in 2026: What’s New in New York? Close up of drinking water fountain.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFAS-in-2026-Whats-New-in-New-York_overlay.avif "PFAS in 2026- What’s New in New York_overlay – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In our last post, we highlighted the PFAS Actions touted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in its report: [A Decade of Progress on PFAS](https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/pfasreport.pdf). In this post, we highlight planned and proposed PFAS actions coming from DEC and the New York State legislature. It’s still early days, but here’s a rundown of actions in progress that may have a significant impact on our New York clients. ### **PFAS in New York Drinking Water** [Senate Bill S3207A](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3207/amendment/A) would significantly tighten New York’s enforceable limits on PFAS in drinking water by setting maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) at no higher than 4 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA. Except for the incorporation of the Hazard Index for certain PFAS, this legislation closely tracks the federal PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) that U.S. EPA finalized in 2024. Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, state drinking water standards must meet or exceed federal primary drinking water requirements. S3207A would satisfy that obligation if the proposed NPDWR revisions are enacted. However, there has been significant legal pushback against vacating the existing MCLs and Hazard Index; if that pushback succeeds and the current federal standards remain in place, S3207A would not meet the Safe Drinking Water Act requirement. Because federal law has primacy in setting minimum national drinking water protections, New York water systems could not rely on S3207A to the extent it conflicts with or falls below existing federal NPDWR provisions. Need to learn more about the Hazard Index? Watch our on-demand webinar: [Unlock PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) Insights – What, When, and How.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-maximum-contaminant-levels-mcls-what-when-how) ### **PFAS in New York Private Wells** PFAS in New York private wells is becoming a higher priority as the state recognizes that contamination is not limited to public systems or sites with obvious industrial sources. Looking forward, the DEC’s PFAS progress report points to [a new pilot program](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-efforts-safeguard-clean-water-promote-climate-resiliency-and-protect) that will offer financial assistance to private well owners in communities with high PFAS prevalence so they can test their wells and implement appropriate treatment or remediation measures. The pilot is expected to focus first on areas where existing sampling data show clusters of contaminated private wells and where residents are most reliant on groundwater. At the same time, DEC’s Division of Environmental Remediation is proposing revisions to its “Assistance for Contaminated Water Supplies” guidance (DER-24) to clarify when the state will step in to provide alternate water supplies for households served by private wells. The draft policy explains how DEC will define an Area of Interest, interpret initial PFAS drinking water results, and decide when to select, implement, and eventually discontinue an alternate water source such as bottled water or a point-of-entry treatment system. These proposed revisions recognize that PFAS in private wells may arise from non-point sources like wastewater, leachate, septic systems, and runoff, not just a single spill or facility, and aim to provide more consistent support for affected well owners across the state.​ Public comments on the DER-24 draft policy and the associated alternate water guidance will be accepted until February 10, 2026, giving communities, well owners, and water professionals an opportunity to help shape how New York responds when private wells are impacted by PFAS. ### **New York Seeks to Monitor PFAS in Wastewater Discharge** The Senate and Assembly versions of the “PFAS Discharge Disclosure Act” ([S4574A](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4574/amendment/A)/[A5832A](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5832/amendment/A)) would require certain [New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System](https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/wastewater-stormwater-water-withdrawal/spdes-permit-program) (SPDES) permit holders to monitor for PFAS discharges and disclose those results to the state. While this conceptually aligns with the U.S. EPA’s approach to NPDES permitting, this legislation would codify these requirements into state law. As drafted, the legislation even goes a bit further stating that every “covered industrial discharger or POTW” applying for a new SPDES permit has to submit projected or estimated PFAS monitoring results as part of the application, and then conduct quarterly PFAS sampling for one year once the discharge begins, with the first actual results due within 90 days of when the discharge starts. ### **New York Looks to Expand Bans on PFAS in Consumer Goods** As discussed in the last post, New York has already enacted bans on PFAS in apparel in 2025, with phased-in bans on PFAS in outdoor apparel and gear going into effect in 2027 and 2028. [Assembly Bill A7738](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7738) would expand New York’s PFAS product controls by phasing out the sale of a broad range of “covered products” that contain regulated PFAS, including architectural paint; several categories of cleaning products (air care, automotive, general cleaners, floor care); cookware; fabric treatments; rugs; ski wax; and a wide array of textiles and textile articles such as non-wearable textiles, outdoor apparel, and certain personal protective equipment. The bill defines “regulated PFAS” as PFAS that are intentionally added or present at or above a total organic fluorine level that DEC will establish by regulation as the lowest feasible level, subject to review at least every five years. Manufacturers would also be required to certify that their products offered in the state are PFAS-free at or below specified thresholds. To date, only two states have enacted bans on PFAS as measured in total organic fluorine (TOF): California and Vermont. More states are looking at the use of TOF to cast a wider net on potentially hazardous contaminants in consumer products. However, the use of TOF as a measure of PFAS can raise significant concerns. Here are a couple of the questions we frequently hear from clients and partners: #### **Q: What can testing for Total Organic Fluorine (TOF) tell you about PFAS content?** TOF analysis measures the total amount of organically bound fluorine in a sample, providing a bulk indicator of whether fluorinated chemicals, including PFAS, are present and at roughly what concentration. Because all PFAS contain at least one carbon-fluorine bond, TOF results can flag products or materials that may warrant more detailed, compound-specific PFAS analysis or supply-chain review. However, TOF has important limitations in that it does not identify which PFAS (or other organic fluorinated chemicals) are present and cannot quantify individual PFAS. TOF results can also be influenced by non-PFAS compounds, such as certain pharmaceuticals or other fluorinated additives, so a high TOF result does not automatically mean PFAS are present. #### **Q: How reliable are TOF test results?** As noted in the previous answer, TOF results can include non-PFAS compounds, such as certain pharmaceuticals or other fluorinated additives. TOF methods also tend to have higher detection limits (often at the ppm level) than targeted LC-MS/MS PFAS methods, making them less suitable for demonstrating compliance with low-level regulatory limits and better suited as a screening or complementary tool. If you have additional questions on analyzing TOF or individual contaminants in consumer goods, [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). One of our PFAS testing experts would be happy to help. #### **Additional Resources:** [On-demand webinar: Navigating PFAS in Drinking Water: Treatability Insights and Analytical Overview](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-pfas-in-drinking-water-treatability-insights-and-analytical-overview) [Should Private Wells be Tested for PFAS?](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-should-private-wells-be-tested-for-pfas) #### **How Can Pace® Help?** Pace® helps clients navigate the changing PFAS landscape from both technical and regulatory angles. With accredited laboratories, validated methods, and experience supporting New York–specific requirements, we work with utilities, manufacturers, and property owners to design sampling plans, interpret complex data, and align testing programs with upcoming state and federal rules. Whether you need to evaluate PFAS in products, understand potential liabilities, or build a defensible compliance strategy, Pace® can provide end-to-end support, from initial screening through ongoing monitoring and reporting. [Contact Pace®](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [PFAS In 2025: The Wild West Got Even Wilder ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-in-2025-the-wild-west-got-even-wilder/) **Published:** February 2, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS In 2025: The Wild West Got Even Wilder - By: Paul Jackson - February 2, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: PFAS ![EPA building sign.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFAS-In-2025-The-Wild-West-Got-Even-Wilder-V2.avif "PFAS In 2025 The Wild West Got Even Wilder V2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Back in January 2025, few in the PFAS world felt confident making bold predictions about what the year would bring. Looking back now, 2025 was less about brand-new regulatory actions and more about figuring out how to comply with—and in some cases, keep up with—revisions or reversals of rules set in motion over the last several years. To use one of my favorite analogies, you might say the “Wild West” of the PFAS regulatory landscape got even wilder. In the sections that follow, we highlight the key PFAS actions taken in 2025 by EPA, other federal agencies, and Congress, and how those actions collectively are reshaping the PFAS world. Reviewing these developments together can help utilities, industry, and community leaders build a solid foundation for decision-making, informing sampling plans, investment priorities, and policy choices as they craft effective PFAS response strategies for 2026 and beyond. ### **U.S. EPA ACTIONS** In a shortened working year shaped by the new administration’s regulatory freeze pending review and a lengthy fiscal shutdown, EPA focused efforts in 2025 on recalibrating the PFAS framework built under the prior administration rather than launching an entirely new regulatory pathway. Many of the PFAS obligations that defined 2025 arose from rules issued in late 2023–2024. After review, some went ahead as planned, while others were slated for adjustment. **National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) Proposal to Rescind/Retain** – In May 2025, EPA announced its intent to retain the MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and 4 ppt for PFOS, while eliminating the individual limits for PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA (GenX) as well as the Hazard Index. These proposed changes were originally expected to be published in late 2025 with finalization in 2026. The government shutdown this fall no doubt delayed the effort, so it’s likely we’ll see the final proposal in Q1. Until then, it’s important to remember that [the NPDWR enacted in 2024](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-regulations/npdwr) remains in effect. **EPA Makes Public Access to UCMR 5 Data Easier** – EPA launched the [UCMR 5 Data Finder](https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-data-finder) in in November 2025 to make UCMR 5 occurrence data more accessible and transparent by giving the public, utilities, and regulators an interactive way to search, filter, summarize, and download PFAS and lithium monitoring results from public water systems. **CERCLA Hazardous Substances and Passive Receiver Debates** – After review, EPA chose to keep in place the CERCLA Hazardous Substance designations for PFOA and PFOS that were finalized in 2024, despite litigation and speculation that the designations might be withdrawn. In September 2025, EPA formally told the D.C. Circuit that it will defend those designations and, in parallel, pursue new rulemaking to establish a framework for how any additional PFAS might be designated as CERCLA Hazardous Substances in the future.​ In November 2025, the Senate committee held a [second hearing on PFAS and CERCLA](https://www.perplexity.ai/search/draft-a-blog-post-for-pace-tha-rXKpkbEqTg6jiSQdgzLFYQ), in which witnesses and senators again devoted substantial attention to how CERCLA liability should treat passive receivers and whether Congress should create special protections for these entities. In February 2025, [H.R. 1267](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1267), a bill that was designed to protect passive receivers of PFAS was introduced in the House. With EPA Administrator Zeldin pushing the responsibility for passive-receiver protections back to Congress, we’ll be watching for action on this bill or additional proposed legislation in 2026. **Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Reporting Rules** – On November 10, 2025, EPA issued a proposed rule that would significantly amend the [TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting Rule](https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/tsca-section-8a7-reporting-and-recordkeeping) finalized in October 2023. The proposal introduces a *de minimis* concentration exemption, exempts PFAS in imported articles, and carves out certain byproducts, impurities, R&D substances, and non-isolated intermediates from reporting, while still requiring manufacturers to report retroactively back to January 1, 2011, once the shortened three-month reporting window opens in 2026. **Effluent Limits and Wastewater Strategy** – In [an April 2025 release](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/administrator-zeldin-announces-major-epa-actions-combat-pfas-contamination), EPA committed to developing PFAS Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) for PFAS manufacturers and metal finishers, while evaluating additional ELGs to help combat PFAS contamination. While there are some loose ends for the agency to tie up, e.g., clearer PFAS destruction and disposal guidance for wastewater, proposing specific ELGs, especially for chemical manufacturers, seems like a pretty easy lift. I wouldn’t be surprised to see an initial proposal announced sometime in 2026. **Annual PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance** – In [the same April press release](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/administrator-zeldin-announces-major-epa-actions-combat-pfas-contamination), EPA also committed to updating its [PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance](https://www.epa.gov/pfas/interim-guidance-destruction-and-disposal-pfas-and-materials-containing-pfas) more frequently—shifting from every three years to annual updates as it continues to assess the effectiveness of available treatment technologies. Pace® supports numerous [PFAS treatability studies](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/), so this is welcome news, and we’re hoping EPA will incorporate newer, novel technologies into future guidance. **Biosolids Risk Assessment** – Early in 2025, EPA released a [draft sewage sludge risk assessment for PFOA and PFOS](https://www.epa.gov/biosolids/draft-sewage-sludge-risk-assessment-perfluorooctanoic-acid-pfoa-and-perfluorooctane) that modeled the typical exposure for a hypothetical “farm family” and found a potential risk at PFOA/PFOS levels above roughly 1 part per billion (ppb) in biosolids. While not yet a binding federal standard, states rapidly treated the 1 ppb level as a *de facto* ceiling for land-application permits, driving aggressive new testing and management requirements for biosolids programs. We anticipate seeing more action on PFAS in biosolids/wastewater sludge in 2026. **Ongoing PFAS Testing and TRI Additions** – EPA continued to implement the [National PFAS Testing Strategy](https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/national-pfas-testing-strategy) and automatic TRI additions required by prior National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAAs). Facilities that had previously relied on *de minimis* TRI exemptions found themselves pulled into PFAS reporting when those exemptions were eliminated by an [October 2023 rule](https://www.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program/changes-tri-reporting-requirements-and-polyfluoroalkyl) that went into effect with the 2024 data collection cycle. **Commitment to Test Method Development** – In [the April press release](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/administrator-zeldin-announces-major-epa-actions-combat-pfas-contamination), EPA committed to ramping up the development of test methods to improve the detection of PFAS. While nothing has been formally announced, we’ve talked about some of the test method development we’re aware of. [See our FAQs on our PFAS.com test method page.](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-testing/) That said, test method development is a long and arduous process, so we’re not expecting any significant developments on this front for at least the next year. **PFAS in Pesticides** – EPA’s handling of PFAS in pesticides became especially controversial when, on November 18, 2025, the agency approved the use of two compounds, each containing one fully fluorinated carbon atom, in pesticides: cyclobutrifluram and isocycloseram. The prior administration had already approved a similar compound, fluazaindolizine, in 2023. While many scientists and international bodies treat any organic compound with at least one fully fluorinated carbon as a PFAS, EPA has maintained that these compounds do not meet its working definition of PFAS. In response to the controversy, EPA created [a dedicated webpage](https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pesticides-containing-single-fluorinated-carbon) explaining how it classifies PFAS and regulates pesticides containing potentially harmful compounds. ### **EPA DECIDES NOT TO UPEND THE WASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY – YET** That’s quite a list of actions in a year that was effectively only about half as long as a standard regulatory year, given the regulatory freeze pending review and the extended shutdown. That said, it is also clear there were paths EPA could have pursued but chose to postpone or steer around. For many in the PFAS world, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sits at the top of that list. The [proposal to list nine specific PFAS as RCRA hazardous constituents](https://www.epa.gov/hw/proposal-list-nine-and-polyfluoroalkyl-compounds-resource-conservation-and-recovery-act) was first published in the Federal Register on February 8, 2024. If finalized, this would formally list certain PFAS and PFAS-containing wastes as hazardous wastes under Subtitle C, triggering cradle-to-grave management, manifesting, and strict treatment and disposal obligations across the waste management industry. Such a move would dramatically impact the waste management industry by forcing generators, transporters, landfills, and treatment facilities to handle PFAS more like classic hazardous constituents, with significant implications for permitting, liability, cost, and the viability of common practices like co-disposal and combustion. Although EPA did not act on the proposal, the agency did not rescind it either. [EPA’s Unified Agenda](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain?operation=OPERATION_GET_AGENCY_RULE_LIST¤tPub=true&agencyCode=&showStage=active&agencyCd=2000&csrf_token=003CD2A3D68110DD349B48D5978C0C0A4179133B28DDE0FF76FAE3B4D03DBF74978F5EAEDE87A6BF15EAEB5C9F7630403E9A) lists the February 2024 proposal with [an updated finalization date of April 2026](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=2050-AH26). The only other significant mention of the RCRA proposal that we’re aware of was the commitment in [the April release](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/administrator-zeldin-announces-major-epa-actions-combat-pfas-contamination) to “Determine how to better use RCRA authorities to address releases from manufacturing operations of both producers and users of PFAS.” ### **OTHER AGENCY ACTIONS** While the current administration hasn’t been pushing the “all of government” message quite as aggressively, a couple additional federal agencies played a significant role in 2025. **Department of Defense (DOD)** – Albeit slower than some would have liked, the DOD continued to carry out earlier NDAA requirements to phase out PFAS-containing aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), investigate PFAS contamination at and around military installations, and provide alternative drinking water where necessary. In 2025, DOD’s focus also shifted from primarily site discovery to long-term remedial design and interim mitigation, including expanded use of GAC and ion-exchange [treatment for off-base private wells](https://aec.army.mil/PFAS/KS/FTL/) near training areas. As expected, [The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1071/text)) was also signed into law in December. Although an act of Congress, this bill largely focuses on the PFAS-related responsibilities of the DOD. The 2026 version includes several PFAS-related mandates, including: - More detailed, publicly accessible information about cleanup status and plans by location. - Accelerated PFAS investigation and remediation at contaminated military and former military sites. - The provision of alternative drinking water options (such as bottled water, filtration systems, or connection to public systems) for households whose private wells are contaminated with PFOS and PFOA from DOD activities The phaseout deadline for aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) was also extended to October 1, 2026, and the contamination threshold changed from “in excess of one part per billion” to any “detectable” level of certain fluorinated substances. Lastly, the ban on the procurement of firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) containing intentionally added PFAS was replaced by a performance- and content-based standard tied to the latest [National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1970](https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-1970-standard-development/1970) standard. **Food and Drug Administration (FDA)** – In 2025, the FDA built on earlier actions that had already led many manufacturers to voluntarily phase out certain PFAS from food-contact materials, including paper and paperboard packaging. Agency communications and guidance in 2025 emphasized ongoing migration studies for short-chain PFAS and encouraged additional voluntary transitions away from PFAS-treated food packaging, especially in quick-service restaurant and bakery applications. In late 2025, the agency also released data from two studies on PFAS in the sectors under its watch: - **Total Diet Study** – On December 19, [the FDA announced](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDA/bulletins/400ab58) testing results from six additional Total Diet Study (TDS) regional collections, reporting that 92.8% of 542 food samples had no PFAS detections, and 7.2% showed only trace levels. The FDA continues expanding its methods to measure up to 30 PFAS across a wide range of food categories and has now tested more than 1,900 samples. Overall, PFAS have not been detected in 95% of the 1,352 fresh and processed foods tested since 2019. To learn more about analyzing PFAS in food, [watch our webinar: Navigating the Complexities of Testing PFAS in Plant and Animal Tissue.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue) - **PFAS in Cosmetics** – As required under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, the FDA released its report on [the safety of PFAS in cosmetics](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-finds-insufficient-data-determine-safety-pfas-cosmetic-products) on December 29, 2025. In this study, the agency examined 51 PFAS used in 1,744 cosmetic formulations, closely evaluating the 25 most frequently used PFAS that constitute about 95% of intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics. Ultimately, the agency concluded that five compounds appeared to present low-level safety concerns and one showed a potential safety concern with significant remaining uncertainty, but that there was still insufficient toxicological data to determine the overall safety of most of the PFAS evaluated. ### **CONGRESSIONAL PFAS REGULATORY ACTIVITY** Congress talked a lot about PFAS in 2025, but surprisingly few PFAS bills were submitted. In fact, five of the seven (not counting the 2026 NDAA) weren’t introduced until December. Here’s a quick snapshot: **PFAS National Drinking Water Standard Act of 2025 (**[**H.R. 4168**](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4168?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22HR4168%22%7D&s=2&r=1)**)** – Would codify EPA’s PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation into statute, locking in the federal MCLs for six PFAS (including PFOA and PFOS) so they could not be easily weakened or rescinded by future administrations. **Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act (**[**H.R. 1267**](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1267)**)** – Aims to provide CERCLA liability protections to “passive receivers” such as drinking water and wastewater utilities that receive PFAS in the normal course of providing services, shielding them from being treated like primary polluters for Superfund cost recovery. **Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act** **(**[**H.R. 6476**](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6476?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22HR6476%22%7D&s=2&r=1) **/** [**S. 3353**](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3353?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22S3353%22%7D&s=4&r=1)**)** – Reintroduced on December 4, 2025, this bill authorizes grants to states to assist PFAS-impacted farmers, support testing and monitoring, fund remediation, and creates a USDA task force to coordinate PFAS-related assistance programs. **PFAS Research and Development Reauthorization Act** **(**[**H.R. 6667**](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6667?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22HR6667%22%7D&s=6&r=1)**)** – Reintroduced December 11, 2025, H.R. 6667 extends the authorization of appropriations for federal PFAS research and development activities. **Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act** **(**[**H.R. 6668**](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6668?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22HR6668%22%7D&s=7&r=1) **/** [**S. 3457**](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3457?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22S3457%22%7D&s=8&r=1)**)** – Also announced December 11, 2025, this bicameral bill would require EPA to develop PFAS water quality criteria and effluent limitation guidelines (ELGs) for multiple industry sectors and provide federal support for municipal water infrastructure upgrades. **No Taxation on PFAS Remediation Act** **(**[**H.R. 6669**](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6669?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22HR6669%22%7D&s=9&r=1)**)** – Introduced December 11, 2025, this bill would exempt from federal income taxes certain reimbursements or rebates individuals receive to clean up PFAS contamination where there is no municipal water service. **PFAS Accountability Act** **(**[**H.R. 6626**](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6626?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22HR6626%22%7D&s=1&r=1) **/** [**S. 3460**](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3460?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22S3460%22%7D&s=3&r=1)**)** – Reintroduced December 11, 2025, this bicameral bill would amend TSCA to create a federal cause of action for PFAS exposure and allow courts to award medical monitoring for affected individuals. ### **THE WILD WEST LIVES ON** In hindsight, 2025 was a chaotic mix of revised standards, policy debates, shifting expectations, new initiatives, and headline-grabbing controversies. One thing seems certain: 2026 will bring more of the same, with PFAS decisions touching nearly every corner of environmental stewardship, compliance, and capital planning. In this kind of environment, having reliable data and a solid technical foundation matters just as much as tracking the latest regulatory development. The Pace® PFAS team partners with clients on monitoring, method selection, treatability studies, technology evaluation, and regulatory strategy so you can turn a rapidly evolving landscape into practical, defensible next steps. [Contact us to learn more about how Pace® can help.](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-hon-rule-why-pilot-studies-matter/) **Published:** February 11, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter - By: Mariah Peronto - February 11, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Air, HON Rule ![The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter. Image of power plant at dusk.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-HON-Rule-Why-Pilot-Studies-Matter_overlay.avif "The HON Rule Why Pilot Studies Matter_overlay – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As chemical manufacturers prepare for the sweeping monitoring, reporting, and compliance requirements introduced by the updated Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Rule, pilot studies are crucial for compliance. These small‑scale programs give facilities the opportunity to evaluate monitoring workflows, validate sampling procedures, strengthen data management, and uncover operational blind spots long before formal deadlines arrive. In a [previous post](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-hon-rule/), we unpacked what the rule is, who it applies to, and the core requirements. Let’s take a deeper dive into why pilot studies are becoming one of the most valuable tools for HON Rule compliance. ### **What is a Pilot Study?** A pilot study is a controlled, short‑term trial that allows a facility to test key monitoring, sampling, reporting, and operational readiness steps before they are legally required to comply. With the HON Rule mandating continuous emission monitoring, routine reporting, and emissions limits for approximately 220 U.S. chemical facilities, pilot studies give teams a low‑risk environment to test processes and technologies ahead of deadlines. ### **Why Pilot Studies Are So Valuable Under the HON Rule** **Identify Gaps in Operational Readiness** Under the updated HON Rule, facilities face tighter requirements for emission sources, flare systems, heat exchangers, equipment leaks, and startup/shutdown operations. A pilot enables facilities to: - Test sampling collection and procedures - Verify that continuous monitoring systems integrate correctly - Evaluate whether equipment meets updated MACT standards By running trial scenarios, teams can uncover opportunities to strengthen compliance readiness, pinpoint calibration issues, and determine necessary capital upgrades well ahead of regulatory deadlines. ### **Build Cross‑Functional Preparedness** Multiple departments—including health and safety, operations, engineering, and laboratory partners—collaborate under the HON Rule. Pilot studies create a structured, cross‑team rehearsal that: - Clarifies roles and responsibilities - Ensures staff understand new monitoring protocols - Highlights training needs, documentation gaps, or unclear procedures This team‑level clarity becomes especially important given the scope and complexity of new monitoring obligations under the regulation. ### **Reduce Costs** Without pilot studies, facilities run the risk of increased costs down the road. Pilot studies give facilities the time to: - Budget for capital projects and expenses - Avoid costly, last‑minute changes Acting early helps prevent monetary bottlenecks and improves long‑term compliance resilience. ### **How to Structure an Effective HON Rule Pilot Study** Here’s a recommended framework for facilities looking to begin: 1. **Define the scope** Decide whether your pilot will focus on: - Monitoring setup - Sampling and laboratory testing - Internal reporting processes - Combination of all the above 2. **Select representative monitoring locations** Ensure pilot sample sites mimic future regulatory siting requirements. - Bulleted Sub-item C - Bulleted Sub-item D 3. **Conduct limited‑duration sampling** Use both passive sorbent tubes and canister-based testing to simulate real data collection of all the compounds within the regulation. 4. **Process data through your intended reporting workflow** Run emissions calculations, QA/QC checks, and mock CEDRI submissions. 5. **Evaluate outcomes** Document what worked, what didn’t, and what must change before full implementation. 6. **Scale to full compliance** Use pilot findings to drive long‑term planning to ensure success when the rule goes into effect. ### **The Bottom Line: Pilot Studies Jumpstart HON Compliance** The new HON Rule represents one of the most significant shifts in hazardous air pollutant monitoring and control in recent years. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Pilot studies let facilities test, learn, adjust, and build competence early—transforming compliance from a stressful deadline into a manageable, predictable process. Pace® continues to support chemical manufacturers as they prepare for every phase of the HON Rule. If you’d like help designing or executing a HON Rule pilot study, our technical experts are ready to assist. ## Author - ![Mariah Peronto, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mariah-Peronto.jpg) [Mariah Peronto](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/mariah-peronto/ "Mariah Peronto") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/mariah-peronto/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/mariah-peronto/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-hon-rule-why-pilot-studies-matter/ "The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter") [ Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion: Insights and Analysis from Our Recent Webinar ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/decoding-state-regulations-on-vapor-intrusion-insights-and-analysis-from-our-recent-webinar/ "Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion: Insights and Analysis from Our Recent Webinar") [ Everything You Need to Know About the HON Rule ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-hon-rule/ "Everything You Need to Know About the HON Rule") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Air, HON Rule **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Mariah Peronto --- ### [Webinar Recap: What Do the Proposed PFAS MCLs Mean for You?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/webinar-recap-what-do-the-proposed-pfas-mcls-mean-for-you/) **Published:** August 7, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Webinar Recap: What Do the Proposed PFAS MCLs Mean for You? - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - August 7, 2023 - 7:40 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/webinar20mcls-1024x576.png "webinar20mcls – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Whenever The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) comes out with a new PFAS regulatory proposal, we inevitably get a lot of questions. The National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) proposed for PFAS on March 14th were no exception. While the EPA held a couple of informational webinars that were highly informative, the Pace® PFAS Team wanted to offer some clarity as well. In this webinar, our PFAS experts delved into the NPDWR proposal, providing their insights, answering frequent questions from Pace® customers, and clearing up a few points of confusion. We’ll recap some of the highlights here, but we also invite you to watch the on-demand recording. [WATCH THE WEBINAR ON-DEMAND: WHAT DO THE PROPOSED PFAS MCLS MEAN FOR YOU?](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-mcls-webinar-april-2023) ### What are the Proposed MCLs? To set the stage, the team shared the proposed Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and discussed the surprise addition of four additional PFAS to the proposal. Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. also answered a question from the audience on whether EPA may expand the proposal to include additional PFAS. She said it was possible as EPA is conducting toxicity studies on additional PFAS. Lindsay also noted the sampling that will be done under UCMR 5 in 2023. When proposing MCLs, EPA looks at two criteria: the likelihood the compound will be found in the nation’s public drinking water systems and the toxicity of the compound. If UCMR 5 sampling finds high levels of a specific PFAS compound and EPA has sufficient evidence of its toxicity, they are compelled to propose MCLs for that compound under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). ### Proposed PFAS MCLs and MCLGs **Compound****Proposed MCLG****Proposed MCL (enforceable levels)**PFOAZero4.0 parts per trillion (also expressed as ng/L)PFOSZero4.0 pptPFNA1.0 (unitless) Hazard Index1.0 (unitless) Hazard IndexPFHxSPFBSHFPO-DA (commonly referred to as GenX Chemicals) ### What’s the Difference between MCLs and MCLGs? In the webinar, Dr. Kevin Custer answered questions about the difference between MCLs and MCLGs (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals) and why the MCLGs are set at zero for PFOA and PFOS. MCLs consider both the adverse health effects of a contaminant and the feasibility of treatment technologies to remove or reduce the contaminant in drinking water to an acceptable level. As such, MCLs are the *legally enforceable* standard water systems must adhere to. MCLGs, on the other hand, are non-enforceable public health goals. They are the level of a contaminant in drinking water at which no known or anticipated adverse health effects are expected. MCLGs are based solely on potential health risks without considering the technical feasibility or costs of treatment. In their informational webinars, EPA has said that 4 ppt was the lowest level that could be reliably detected by drinking water labs across the country. This has led to a lot of questions from our customers concerning the reporting limits for the six PFAS in the proposed rule. Our current reporting limit for all six PFAS with associated MCLs is 2.0 ppt which is below the lowest set MCL of 4.0 ppt. Just like all other laboratories, our reporting level is set based on the low end of a calibration curve. ### Why Use the Hazard Index? Perhaps no element of the NPDWR proposal has spurred more questions than the Hazard Index. This tool has been used under other programs, such as CERCLA, but this will be the first time it’s used for NPDWR. PFOA and PFOS MCLs do not use the Hazard Index as they are deemed “likely cancerous” with MCLGs of zero and MCLs individually set at 4.0 ppt. Conversely, PFNA, PFHxS, PFBA, and HFPO-DA (GenX) are assessed in combination. According to EPA, that’s at least partly because these four compounds tend to co-occur in the environment. If one is detected, there’s a high likelihood at least one of the others will be too. EPA’s data also suggests their toxicity is cumulative, so a water system can be below the level considered toxic for all four compounds and still be above the Hazard Index limit of 1.0. By popular request, Lindsay walked through a couple of example calculations using the Hazard Index. ### What is a PQL? If it’s not become clear already, the NPDWR has a lot of levels and limits. During her presentation on how to use the Hazard Index, Lindsay also explained Practical Quantitation Limits, or PQLs. A PQL, as defined by the EPA for this proposed rule, is the lowest concentration that can be consistently determined within plus or minus 20% of the true concentration. That’s using 75% of the laboratories tested in a performance evaluation. The EPA determined PQLs in part per trillion for each of the six compounds in the proposed rule. If your detectable level is below the PQL for any of the four PFAS in the Hazard Index, zero is used to calculate the running annual average for that compound. But not so fast! As Lindsay explained, the EPA is considering defaulting to the trigger level rather than zero for values below the PQL. That begs the question: ### What is a Trigger Level? Trigger levels may be used to help determine sampling frequency. The EPA has proposed a trigger level at 1/3 of each MCL. So, for example, for PFOA and PFOA, the trigger level is 1.3 parts ppt individually. (1/3 of the 4.0 ppt MCL) For the combination of the four PFAS included in the Hazard Index calculation, the trigger level is 1/3 of 1.0, or 0.33. If your detectable levels of PFAS are above zero but below the trigger levels, your monitoring requirements may be reduced. However, EPA is requesting comment on establishing alternate trigger levels at one half of the proposed MCL. Other topics and questions covered in the webinar included: - Which water systems will be required to comply with the NPDWR once finalized? - How frequently must samples be taken and at which points in the distribution system? - Can we use existing data, such as from a recent state-wide PFAS assessment? - What happens to existing state limits once the PFAS NPDWR goes into effect? - What remediation technologies can water systems use to address PFAS contamination when MCLs are exceeded? Remember, you can w[atch the full webinar on-demand here](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-mcls-webinar-april-2023). And as always, if you have questions, don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.ad4f5a01ad871c07876f99df6d9040d0.1650480687799.1684859530695.1691436813849.19&__hssc=168035390.1.1691436813849&__hsfp=2968214243). ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [The Chain of Custody Form: Sample Collection, Where it All Begins](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-chain-of-custody-form-sample-collection-where-it-all-begins/) **Published:** April 10, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The Chain of Custody Form: Sample Collection, Where it All Begins - By: Johnny Mitchell - April 10, 2024 - 5:00 pm - Tags: Chain of Custody (CoC) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Heading-2-1024x512.png "Heading-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The quality of data generated by the laboratory is only as good as the quality of the sample collected in the field. The Chain of Custody form is a critical document that guarantees the integrity and reliability of samples collected for analysis. This form documents every stage of the process and assigns responsibility for the sample at each stage. It is particularly crucial in legal proceedings where the analytical data may be used as evidence. The COC form also acts as a set of instructions for the laboratory conducting the analysis. It conveys your needs and requirements, ensuring the laboratory fully comprehends what needs to be done. Furthermore, it specifies the essential information the laboratory should provide when delivering its results. ### Communication is Key Effective communication is essential for the analysis process. When reaching out to the laboratory, it is important to provide the following key details to kickstart the analysis process: - Who is contracting the work? - Where is the location of the project/collection? - What is the time zone of sample? - Who should be receiving the analytical results? - What is the project reference number? Understanding the sample collection location and time zones is crucial for laboratories as these factors can impact analytical requirements. Each state has the authority to regulate its environmental programs, provided they meet the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s minimum requirements. Identifying the sample’s origin is vital for determining specific analytical requirements, as different environments may contain unique substances that require distinct testing methods. Furthermore, considering time zones is essential to ensuring sample integrity and precise analytical results. Holding time is the maximum time allowed between sample collection and analysis, and time zone differences can impact that calculation by several hours. Remember, to account for time zones in states with split zones as well.![coc](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/coc.png) Once we have grasped the fundamental aspects of the project, the laboratory requires sample details. To meet legal requirements set by federal and state regulations, it is necessary to document the sample name, sampling location, date, and time for sample data. Moreover, the laboratory needs to understand the client’s specifications in the areas of regulatory program, matrix, number and type of containers, and sample identification. The regulatory program assists the lab in ascertaining the specific regulatory guidelines governing the project, ensuring adherence to the relevant regulations. The Matrix denotes the type of sample being collected. Accurately identifying the type is crucial as it determines the suitable testing methods and sample handling procedures. The lab also needs to record the total number and specific types of containers submitted for the samples, aiding in the organization, tracking, storage, transportation, and analysis of the samples. Additionally, using the unique sample identification (ID) provided in the permit or project documentation is essential for traceability and accurate reporting. Proper documentation of these details is not only legally mandated but also crucial for the lab to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain accurate and reliable data. In summary, the COC form is a vital tool in sample collection and analysis. It establishes clear communication between you and the laboratory, ensuring your requirements are met. It also maintains sample integrity and ensures data reliability. [For more information on the Pace® Chain of Custody and Pace® ezLog click here.](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/) ## Author - ![Johnny Mitchell, Pace® Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Johnny-Mitchell.png) [Johnny Mitchell](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/johnny-mitchell/ "Johnny Mitchell") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/johnny-mitchell/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/johnny-mitchell/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ The Chain of Custody Form: Sample Collection, Where it All Begins ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-chain-of-custody-form-sample-collection-where-it-all-begins/ "The Chain of Custody Form: Sample Collection, Where it All Begins") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Chain of Custody (CoC) **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Johnny Mitchell --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – March 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-march-2025/) **Published:** March 20, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – March 2025 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - March 20, 2025 - 5:27 pm - Tags: Biosolids, CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PFAS20News20and20Views-3-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-3 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As the transition continues, it’s still uncertain what stance the new administration will take on PFAS. However, things should start to clear up as the U.S. EPA begins to take action on plans temporarily stalled under the [Regulatory Freeze Pending Review](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/28/2025-01906/regulatory-freeze-pending-review). In this month’s PFAS News and Views, we look at what the future holds for several programs as well as several other items of interest to our PFAS clients. ### PFAS Regulatory Freeze Ends for Some Rules The regulatory freeze ends on March 21, 2025, for at least one category of rules – those that had been published in the Federal Register but had not yet taken effect. If the rule raises “no substantial question of fact, law, or policy,” the agency is not required to take any further action for the rule to go into effect as planned. We expect the automatic addition of 9 PFAS to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to fall into this category. ### 60-Day Stay on PFAS Drinking Water Rules Coming to a Close [As reported by the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA)](https://www.asdwa.org/2025/02/13/epa-pfas-drinking-water-rule-60-day-court-stay-on-litigation-challenges/), the court-issued 60-day stay on their suit challenging the EPA’s National Primary Drinking Water Rules (NPDWR) for PFAS is also ending. The agency must now respond to the suit by April 8, 2025. ### The Impact of PFAS on Existing Superfund Sites When the EPA designated PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA last year, the action put more sites at risk of being added to the Superfund National Priorities List. Legal experts have repeatedly pointed to the rule’s impact on existing Superfund sites as well. Earlier this month, the American Bar Association published findings from a study on [*The Role of PFAS in CERCLA Five-Year Reviews*](https://www.americanbar.org/groups/environment_energy_resources/resources/newsletters/superfund/role-of-pfas-in-cercla-five-year-reviews/)*.* ### Biosolids Comment Period Extended ![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE201.png) In January, the EPA issued a [Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for PFOA and PFOS](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-01/draft-sewage-sludge-risk-assessment-pfoa-pfos.pdf). The public comment period has been extended to April 16, 2025. [The docket can be found here.](https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0504) ### Comment Period Extended on the Addition of PFAS Methods to 40 CFR 136 In January, the EPA proposed [Methods Update Rule 22](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/21/2024-29239/clean-water-act-methods-update-rule-22-for-the-analysis-of-contaminants-in-effluent). Elements of the proposal pertaining to PFAS include the addition of EPA 1633, EPA 1621, and ASTM D8421 to 40 CFR 136, further cementing the use of these methods in EPA regulatory actions. The comment period for [Methods Update Rule 22](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/21/2024-29239/clean-water-act-methods-update-rule-22-for-the-analysis-of-contaminants-in-effluent) was extended to March 24, 2025. Given the rapid and successful adoption of EPA 1633 and EPA 1621, we anticipate finalization of this Methods Update Rule soon. In addition, it is great to see ASTM D8421 added as well. Pace® was heavily involved in the development of ASTM D8421 and often uses it for the analysis of non-potable water when EPA 1633 is not required. It is a low-volume, less procedurally complex method that offers a faster turnaround time for our clients. Our team conducted a webinar on the method a few months ago, and we’d be happy to answer any questions you might have. [Watch: A Deep Dive Into ASTM D8421/EPA 8327](https://info.pacelabs.com/deep-dive-into-epa-8327/astm-d8421-webinar) ### First Bill to Ban PFAS in Food Introduced in Maine At least 12 states have already enacted bans or limits on PFAS in food packaging and another seven have introduced new or more restrictive bans in the 2025 legislative session. Now, Maine legislators have proposed a first-of-its-kind ban on PFAS in food itself. As introduced, [S.B. 130 ](https://legiscan.com/ME/text/LD130/id/3040238)appears to be focused on protecting the public from PFAS in farm products while also protecting farmers from the financial burden for a problem they did not knowingly create. #### Upcoming Webinars [Navigating PFAS in Drinking Water: Treatability Insights and Analytical Overview](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-pfas-in-drinking-water-treatability-insights-and-analytical-overview) On March 25th, I will be joined by [Bryan Pate, CEO of LW Utilities](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-pate-6a039329/), for an in-depth discussion on treatment and destruction technologies, test methods, and more. [Register here.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-pfas-in-drinking-water-treatability-insights-and-analytical-overview) #### Keep an Eye on State Actions March has been relatively light in terms of EPA actions thanks to the regulatory freeze, but the situation is evolving rapidly at the state level. A quick check of the Safer States bill tracker shows that 170 PFAS-related laws have already been proposed in 2025. Granted, some of these proposals simply fund previously enacted bills. There is also some overlap, e.g., a similar bill proposed in both chambers of the state legislature. Nevertheless, it looks like PFAS is very much top-of-mind for state lawmakers. As these bills start making their way through the legislative process, I’ll provide updates on which bills are enacted into law and the impact they are likely to have on our clients. Stay tuned! ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Biosolids, CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – December 2024](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-december-2024/) **Published:** December 12, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – December 2024 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - December 12, 2024 - 5:59 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Drinking Water, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PFAS20News20and20Views-2-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") It’s the last month of 2024, and what a year it’s been! It has been our pleasure to bring you the latest PFAS headlines and share our insights into how these news stories may impact your organization, community, or business. Here are a few more that may have slipped under the radar while folks have been busy with the start of the winter holidays. ### Latest Results from October Release of UCMR 5 Data The U.S. EPA released another round of UCMR 5 data in October. Here are a few highlights from [the full data summary](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/ucmr5-data-summary_0.pdf): Results for recently regulated contaminants were consistent with July’s data, with only PFOS, PFOA, and HFPD-DA (GenX) inching up, but by less than 1.0%. The percentage of regulated PFAS above the hazard index limit declined slightly, from 1.0% in July to 0.9% in the most recent report. The percentage of PWSs reporting one or more averages greater than the MCL set by the NPDWR was up slightly from 11% in July to 12% in Oct. ![Picture1 pfas](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Picture120pfas.png) Source: [The Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) Data Summary: October 2024](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/ucmr5-data-summary_0.pdf) Of the 23 still-unregulated contaminants included in UCMR 5 (22 PFAS plus lithium), lithium remains the only contaminant found in concentrations above the reference limit. The percentage of Public Water Systems (PWSs) that measured higher than the reference limit stayed fairly level at 25.5%. ![Picture2 pfas](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Picture220pfas-1.png) Source: [The Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) Data Summary: October 2024](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/ucmr5-data-summary_0.pdf) ### Using UCMR 5 Sampling Data for NPDWR Reporting We are getting a lot of questions from clients about how to use UCMR 5 data to fulfill National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) sampling requirements. We are happy to answer individual questions. [Contact us here.](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) Our team will also be conducting a primary drinking water webinar this month, and they plan to address this topic. [You can register for the webinar here](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-maximum-contaminant-levels-mcls-what-when-how). ### Private Well Testing for PFAS **![sampling (2)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sampling202.png)**Our consulting partners and private property owners frequently ask us about testing private wells for PFAS. The U.S. EPA mandates for drinking water testing do not apply to private wells. Some state mandates, such as [New Jersey’s Private Well Testing Act](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/private-well-testing-nj-pwta/), are beginning to apply to private well testing. Even if testing is not yet mandated, private wells can also be susceptible to PFAS contamination. We suggest private well owners consult the U.S. EPA’s [PFAS Analytical Tools](https://echo.epa.gov/trends/pfas-tools) to determine if PFAS levels in local systems are above the primary drinking water MCLs. If they are, private well testing is likely warrante ### 17 PFAS Added to EPA’s Significant New Use Rule On November 29, the U.S. EPA published a [supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking](https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-27914.pdf), adding seventeen PFAS to the EPA’s Significant New Use Rule (SNUR). This rule requires any entity intending to manufacture or import these compounds for an activity that qualifies as a “new use” under the rule to notify the EPA 90 days prior to initiating the activity. These entities must also wait until the EPA has finalized its review and taken any actions it deems appropriate. The seventeen compounds belong to three categories: fluoroalkylacrylate copolymer (generic), fluorochemical urethane (generic), and fluoroalkyl acrylate (generic). ### Current Status of EPA’s POTW ICR Earlier in the year, we conducted a webinar on [the EPA’s proposed Information Collection Rule (ICR) for Publicly Owned Treatment Works](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes). The public comment period for the proposal closed on November 12, 2024. This is one of the outstanding action items we fully expect the agency to finalize before the end of the year. If you are part of a POTW and were not able to make it to our recent webinar on the ICR proposal, I encourage you to watch it on-demand. [Watch: US EPA Information Collection Rule (ICR) Proposal for PFAS and NPDES](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes) ### Reminder: 2024 TRI Reporting Expanded As reported by [Mondaq](https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/environmental-law/1549056/epa-designation-of-pfas-as-chemicals-of-special-concern-expands-tri-reporting-requirements-for-nearly-200-pfas) and others, the number of PFAS on the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) expanded by 196 compounds for reporting-year 2024. The EPA estimated that the increased reporting requirements would require almost 2,000 more companies to report PFAS releases. Reports for 2024 are not due until July 1. We are also monitoring the EPA’s proposal to [add roughly 100 more PFAS compounds](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-10/9313-01_prepub.tripfasadditions.pdf) for reporting-year 2025. ### Upcoming Webinars The Pace® PFAS team is conducting two webinars this month on critical topics for our clients: ### Navigating the Complexities of Testing for PFAS in Plant and Animal Tissue Our PFAS team is getting more questions than ever about analyzing PFAS in biota. Jim Occhialini, Pace® Specialty Services Program Manager, will be addressing this topic on December 11 at 11:30 ET. [Register for the webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue) ### PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) Insights: What, When, & How In our [recent CERCLA webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-cercla-final-rule), we had almost as many questions about drinking water regulations as about the CERCLA program. Clearly, there are still a lot of questions around the PFAS limits and testing requirements, so Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager for Environmental Compliance, will be revisiting the topic on December 18 at 11:30 ET. [Register for the webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-maximum-contaminant-levels-mcls-what-when-how) ### All the Best for the New Year! I would like to be among the first to wish all of our clients and blog readers happy holidays and the warmest wishes for the coming year. 2025 looks to be a busy year for both Pace® and our clients. New regulations and programs will certainly be implemented at the state and federal levels. We will be here to answer your questions and help you plan to meet any new obligations. Behind the scenes, we are also working with the U.S. EPA and other institutions to advance the science of PFAS testing across multiple matrices, and we cannot wait to share the latest developments. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Drinking Water, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® News and Views - June 29, 2022](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-june-29-2022/) **Published:** June 29, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – June 29, 2022 - By: Paul Jackson - June 29, 2022 - 6:30 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/news-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The world of PFAS contamination, testing, and regulation has been moving forward at breakneck speed as the U.S. EPA continues to implement its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for 2021-2024. To help Pace® customers stay up to date, we’re compiling the latest news and developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. ### EPA Issues New Health Advisories for 4 PFAS In what may be the biggest PFAS news so far this year, the EPA issued new interim Health Advisories (HAs) for PFOA, PFOS and first-time, final HAs for PFBS and GenX. When the announcement came over the wire, Paul Jackson, Pace® Emerging Contaminants Program Manager, immediately shared his thoughts about what this means for our customers.[ You can read that here](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/pfas-health-advisories). ![pexels-wallace-chuck-3500006](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-wallace-chuck-3500006.jpg) In a nutshell, the advisories weren’t unexpected, but the levels for PFOA and PFOS are lower than detectable limits using any existing methods or technologies.\* The EPA’s response to concerns voiced by the industry is that the agency makes its decisions based on the toxicity data, not on method detection limits. Their recommendation is that detection of PFOA and PFOS at any level in a public water system is grounds for further investigation. What remains to be seen now is how individual states will put that recommendation into action. \*Note from [Paul Jackson, Program Manager for Emerging Contaminants, Pace® Analytical](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-jackson-4a448013/): While this is fundamentally accurate, numerous media outlets are erroneously reporting that 4 ppt is the lowest that can be reliably achieved by EPA’s test methods. This is the Minimum Reporting Level the EPA chose to list in its UCMR 5 program. EPA has very particular requirements for UCMR which is a multi-year scientific study of the nation’s public water systems. For other drinking water analysis programs, most commercial labs reliably report much lower reporting limits, for example 2 ppt, and a Method Detection Limit of less than 0.5 ppt. ### 3M Loses Battle in New York Normally, we don’t report much on the seemingly endless stream of PFAS lawsuits. However, an article published in [WaterWorld](https://www.waterworld.com/drinking-water/potable-water-quality/article/14278640/new-york-supreme-court-rejects-3ms-challenge-to-pfas-mcl) caught our eye, and we believe this case is one our industrial clients should make note of. In short, 3M claimed that the New York Department of Health’s MCL of 10 ppt for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water was invalid because it was based on insufficient science. The New York Supreme Court rejected their claim, saying that MCLs aren’t necessary to hold a company accountable for PFAS contamination. Of course, the New York Supreme Court doesn’t have jurisdiction outside New York, but other states may look at this case for guidance. With the new Health Advisories essentially saying that PFOA and PFOS at any level are unsafe in drinking water, more PWSs across the country will have to contend with questions about the source of even low levels of contamination in their systems. No doubt attorneys general in other states are also eyeing PFAS levels that were previously deemed safe and reconsidering their course of action. Finally, with so many PFAS without MCLs, it may not be just PFOA and PFOS that are the subject of the suits they bring, especially since EPA issued new Health Advisories for GenX and PFBS. ### National PFAS testing orders pave the way for future action One of the challenges with regulating PFAS is the lack of toxicity information. Most industry experts agree there are more than 4700 PFAS compounds. (The actual number varies based on how you define PFAS compounds.) There’s also general agreement that, since the compounds are structurally similar, they will produce some of the same health issues. The questions that need to be answered are: At what levels? And to what degree? As ubiquitous as PFAS are in our world, many argue that applying the same regulations to all PFAS that are applied to PFOA and PFOS may be unnecessarily restrictive. At the very least, they call for a science-based decision. To solve this challenge, the EPA published the National PFAS Testing Strategy in October of 2021. In short, this strategy aims to identify different classes of PFAS compounds that may warrant additional regulation. Achieving that goal requires data – lots of data. To get there faster, the EPA plans to call on industry. The businesses will be required to perform toxicity tests on the chemicals they manufacture or use in the products they produce and provide that data to the EPA.![pexels-pixabay-47863 (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-pixabay-47863201.jpg) The [first test orders](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-first-test-order-under-national-testing-strategy-pfas-commercial-fire) were issued by the EPA on June 6th. The Chemours Company, DuPont De Nemours Inc., National Foam Inc., and Johnson Controls Inc. will be required to test 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonamide betaine (CASRN 34455-29-3), also known as 6:2 FTAB, a compound widely used in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) and other products, such as some floor finishes. ### PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances Finally, with everything going on, it’s been a while since we talked about the EPA’s plans to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. The proposed ruling was slated for the spring of this year. While it could be issued any day now, Bloomberg Law did an informative deep dive on some of the financial wrangling that may be behind the delay: [EPA Plan to Use Superfund Law on PFAS Stirs Cleanup Cost Worries.](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/epa-plan-to-use-superfund-law-on-pfas-stirs-cleanup-cost-worries) The article also discusses the ruling’s impact on current litigation, which will no doubt get even stickier with the new HAs. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Get Ready for A Stack Test – The Planning Phase](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/get-ready-for-a-stack-test-the-planning-phase/) **Published:** February 7, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Get Ready for A Stack Test – The Planning Phase - By: Daniel George - February 7, 2023 - 6:00 pm - Tags: Stack Testing ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/stacks-1024x597.png "stacks – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Stack testing, also called performance testing or emissions performance testing, is a procedure for sampling various types of emission sources at a facility. It is a critical tool to determine compliance with U.S. Clean Air Act regulations, state regulations, and air permits. It also provides real-world data for emission inventories and air quality modeling. Stack testing can be a complex undertaking that requires extensive preparation and a competent test team. A successful stack test begins long before the stack testing company arrives at your facility. An effective test program is a partnership between the customer, the governing regulatory agency, and the testing company with each entity having different roles and responsibilities. The first part begins with the customer. They must define the objectives of their test, understand their testing requirements, provide appropriate work areas with test connections, and maintain/operate production equipment to achieve the greatest probability of meeting emission limits. In other words, the customer must really understand what they are trying to achieve to ensure that the testing event is efficient, safe, and successful. The regulatory agencies set the targets (emission limits) and define the procedures to provide reproducible and appropriate results. Test firms define how the work will get done, implement the appropriate test methods to provide representative and defensible test results and work with customers to define and solve any impediments that arise through operational anomalies. [Watch our Webinar to Learn More](https://info.pacelabs.com/stack-test-webinar-on-demand-dec-1-2022) ### Avoid Surprises by Being Specific Communication is key with your stack tester both through the planning phase and the execution phase. During the planning phase, the testing company should seek to gain an understanding of the scope of work, including emission permit requirements, test site, configuration, production schedules, and safety and reporting requirements. This initial set of questions help the selected test company determine the equipment, labor, analytical, and any logistical-related needs. A more technical set of questions help determine the duration of test runs, how many tests can be conducted simultaneously, and how many technicians are needed for that testing event. The final set of questions discusses site characteristics, access requirements, safety considerations, and reporting requirements. This allows the testing company to determine the equipment that would need to be prepared prior to site mobilization. [Download our Stack Testing/Ambient Air flyer to learn more.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/ENV/Air/PAS_Air%20Stack%20Testing%20-%20Ambient%20Air_080122.pdf) Next up is operational preparedness. During this phase, it’s always a good idea to verify that your production equipment is in good working condition and that all periodic maintenance is complete. The pollution control equipment should also be checked for operational stability. This will avoid any process downtime during testing. Oftentimes, facilities run at a faster or higher rate to mimic worst-case conditions. When the control equipment or production lines are stressed by abnormal operating conditions, new and unusual issues can arise. Breakdowns and failures are also common, so it’s always advisable to attempt the test conditions prior to the arrival of the test crew. You have probably noticed that communication and pre-planning are key elements for a successful stack test. Key to this success is the planning phase. A solid plan will make your life much easier and result in a well-executed test. [Reach out to our experienced staff](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences/) **with any questions or to learn more.** ## Author - ![Daniel George, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Daniel-George.jpg) [Daniel George](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/daniel-george/ "Daniel George") **[Read Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/daniel-george/)** [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/daniel-george/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Get Ready for A Stack Test – The Planning Phase ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/get-ready-for-a-stack-test-the-planning-phase/ "Get Ready for A Stack Test – The Planning Phase") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Stack Testing **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Daniel George --- ### [Pace® PFAS News & Views – January 2026](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-january-2026/) **Published:** January 13, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News & Views – January 2026 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - January 13, 2026 - 8:00 am - Tags: Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS-News-and-Views-1024x512.jpg "PFAS News and Views – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Despite the busy holiday season, December brought a plethora of PFAS actions—some reinforcing long-term trends; others hinting at where attention may shift in the new year. In this month’s *PFAS News and Views*, we take a closer look at the latest developments and what they could mean for environmental professionals heading into 2026. ### Jump to Section: ### [Federal Actions](#federal-actions) ### [Key State Actions](#key-state-actions) ### [Of Interest](#of-interest) ### [Events](#events) ### [Webinars](#webinars) ### **FEDERAL ACTIONS** **2026 National Defense Authorization Act Signed into Law** The [2026 National Defense Authorization Act](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1071/text) was signed into law on December 18, 2025, after passing both chambers of Congress by wide margins. As with every NDAA since 2020, several sections were devoted to PFAS-related topics: - Section 311 requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide more detailed, publicly accessible information about cleanup status and plans by location. - Section 322 directs the DOD to accelerate PFAS investigation and remediation at contaminated military and former military sites. - Section 315 updates phaseout language for aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) and extends the deadline for the DOD to stop using AFFF at military installations from October 1, 2023, to October 1, 2026. This section also tightens the contamination threshold from “in excess of one part per billion” to any “detectable” level of certain fluorinated substances. - Section 316 tightens the ban on buying firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) with PFAS by replacing the “no intentionally added PFAS” test with a performance- and content-based standard tied to the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1970 standard. - Section 317 requires the DOD to provide alternative drinking water (such as bottled water, filtration systems, or connection to public systems) to households whose private wells are contaminated with PFOS and PFOA from DOD activities, and to coordinate these efforts with existing cleanup authorities under CERCLA and related environmental laws. **UCMR 5 Sampling Ends** It’s hard to believe, but sampling under the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) came to an end for the thousands of public water systems that were required to analyze drinking water samples for 29 PFAS plus lithium from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025. We anticipate that the [EPA’s UCMR 5 data finder](https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-data-finder) will be updated to include the final round of results sometime in mid- to late-January. If you prefer a more graphical view, USA Today has produced [a mapping tool](https://data.usatoday.com/projects/pfas-map/index.html) that also allows users to drill down on specific water systems. **EPA Clarifies Guidance for Brownfield Grant Recipients** In December 2025, the EPA updated its [FAQ page on what the designation of PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances means for Brownfield grant recipients](https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/faqs-what-epas-designation-pfoa-and-pfos-cercla-hazardous-substances-means-epas). The new details include requiring Brownfield grant recipients to first demonstrate they are not potentially liable under CERCLA for PFAS contamination at their sites before using federal funds for assessment or cleanup. To qualify for CERCLA liability protections, applicants must comply with EPA’s All Appropriate Inquiries rule at [40 C.F.R. Part 312](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-J/part-312), which requires Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to evaluate conditions indicative of releases or threatened releases of PFOA and PFOS, along with other hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants. **PFAS Bills Introduced in Congress** Congressional lawmakers introduced several PFAS-related bills last month, with most of the activity happening on December 11th. Several of these bills are reintroductions of legislation from past sessions. Here are the highlights: - **Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act** ([H.R. 6476](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6476?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22HR6476%22%7D&s=2&r=1) / [S. 3353](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3353?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22S3353%22%7D&s=4&r=1)) – Reintroduced on December 4, 2025, this bill authorizes grants to states to assist PFAS-impacted farmers, support testing and monitoring, fund remediation, and create a USDA task force to coordinate PFAS-related assistance programs. - **PFAS Research and Development Reauthorization Act** ([H.R. 6667](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6667?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22HR6667%22%7D&s=6&r=1)) – Reintroduced December 11, 2025, H.R. 6667 extends the authorization of appropriations for federal PFAS research and development activities. - **Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act** ([H.R. 6668](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6668?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22HR6668%22%7D&s=7&r=1) / [S. 3457](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3457?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22S3457%22%7D&s=8&r=1)) – Also announced December 11, 2025, this bicameral bill would require the U.S. EPA to develop PFAS water quality criteria and effluent limitation guidelines for multiple industry sectors and provide federal support for municipal water infrastructure upgrades. - **No Taxation on PFAS Remediation Act** ([H.R. 6669](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6669?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22HR6669%22%7D&s=9&r=1)) – Introduced December 11, 2025, this bill would exempt from federal income taxes certain reimbursements or rebates individuals receive to clean up PFAS contamination where there is no municipal water service. - **PFAS Accountability Act** ([H.R. 6626](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6626?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22HR6626%22%7D&s=1&r=1) / [S. 3460](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3460?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22S3460%22%7D&s=3&r=1)) – Reintroduced December 11, 2025, this bicameral bill would amend TSCA to create a federal cause of action for PFAS exposure and allow courts to award medical monitoring for affected individuals. **FDA Releases Additional Info on PFAS in Food Supply** On December 19, [the FDA announced](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDA/bulletins/400ab58) testing results from six additional Total Diet Study (TDS) regional collections, reporting that 92.8% of 542 food samples had no PFAS detections, and 7.2% showed only trace levels. The FDA continues expanding its methods to measure up to 30 PFAS across a wide range of food categories and has now tested more than 1,900 samples. Overall, PFAS have not been detected in 95% of the 1,352 fresh and processed foods tested since 2019. To learn more about analyzing PFAS in food, [watch our webinar: Navigating the Complexities of Testing PFAS in Plant and Animal Tissue.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue) **FDA Releases Report on PFAS Safety in Cosmetics** As required under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, the FDA released its report on [the safety of PFAS in cosmetics](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-finds-insufficient-data-determine-safety-pfas-cosmetic-products) on December 29, 2025. The agency examined 51 PFAS used in 1,744 cosmetic formulations, closely evaluating the 25 most frequently used PFAS that constitute about 95% of intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics. Ultimately, the agency concluded that five compounds appeared to present low-level safety concerns and one showed a potential safety concern with significant remaining uncertainty, but that there is still insufficient toxicological data to determine the overall safety of most of the PFAS evaluated. **EPA Releases Single Fluorinated Pesticide FAQs** In response to significant attention to its approval of several single-fluorinated compounds in pesticides, the EPA [created a webpage](https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pesticides-containing-single-fluorinated-carbon), clarifying how the agency views and regulates these compounds in pesticides. The page explains why the EPA does not consider these chemistries to be PFAS, describes in general terms how they fit within existing pesticide risk-assessment and registration frameworks, and includes responses to common questions and concerns from stakeholders and the public. **Comment Period for TSC Reporting Changes Closes** In December, [attorneys general from 15 states](https://cen.acs.org/policy/epa-pfas-reporting-research-security-nsf-reorganization/103/web/2025/12) formally opposed the U.S. EPA’s proposed revisions to its TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS Data Reporting Rule, warning that the new exemptions could “gut” the rule by dramatically reducing the number of reporting entities and undermining EPA’s ability to understand PFAS uses and exposures. Public comments were due by December 29, and a final rule is expected this summer. ### **KEY STATE ACTIONS** **Michigan** [A new interactive state map](https://www.glpan.org/) from Michigan’s PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) shows specific lakes and rivers where fish have tested above health-based screening values for PFOS. The tool highlights waterbodies with existing “do not eat” or limited-consumption advisories. Pop-ups provide more detailed guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on which species are impacted. **New York** In December, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) rolled out one of the country’s most aggressive PFAS response packages, signaling that “forever chemicals” are now a top-tier environmental priority for the state. Here are just some of the items contained in the release: - [A dedicated PFAS webpage](https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/per-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas) designed to be a one-stop source for PFAS policies and actions in the state - [A ten-year “A Decade of Progress on PFAS” report](https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/pfasreport.pdf) that documents how the state is classifying PFOA/PFOS as hazardous substances, restricting PFAS in products, and forcing polluters into more stringent remediation - [A rural background soil study](https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/site-cleanup/pfas#study) showing PFOS in more than 97% of sampled rural surface soils and PFOA in about 76.5%, confirming that PFAS contamination is widespread, even when located far from obvious industrial sources - [New technical guidance for publicly owned wastewater treatment plants (POTWs)](https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/water/emerging-contaminants) to tighten PFAS monitoring and identify upstream industrial sources - [A draft biosolids and soil-product policy](https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/recycling-composting/organic-materials-management/technologies/biosolids-management) that would require all compost and soil amendments made with biosolids—whether produced in New York or imported—to be sampled for PFAS using updated methods, with results posted publicly - [A draft policy outlining when the state will step in to provide alternative water to private well owners](https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/regulations/remediation-guidance-and-policy-documents) hit by PFAS contamination. **New Jersey** Two PFAS-related bills were passed by both chambers of the New Jersey state legislature as of December 22, 2025, and sent to the Governor for signature: [**The Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act (S1042)**](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1042) seeks to ban intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics, carpets, fabric treatments, and paper-based food packaging, beginning two years after enactment. The law would also require PFAS-containing cookware to carry clear labeling, and direct $5 million to PFAS monitoring, education, and source-reduction programs. [**A5537**](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A6000/5537_I1.PDF) grants fire departments an additional one-year extension (until January 1, 2027) to continue using class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS. The bill also provides a $500,000 appropriation to the Department of Environmental Protection to support grants reimbursing municipalities for the costs of purchasing PFAS-free replacement foams. **Florida** Two PFAS-related bills were introduced in the Florida state legislature in mid-December: [**Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (H.B. 855)**](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/855) would ratify state environmental rules establishing cleanup target levels for PFAS compounds, authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to update statewide PFAS cleanup standards (subject to later legislative ratification), create liability protections and a prospective purchaser program tied to PFAS-contaminated sites, and restrict the use of certain class B firefighting foams containing PFAS. [**Local Regulation of Drinking Straws and Stirrers (S.958)**](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/958) focuses on regulating how local governments may restrict or require particular drinking straw materials. PFAS content is cited as one of the justifications for the restriction. **Connecticut** Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued [a December 2025 order](https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/deep/p2/pfas/finalpfaslabelingorder22a903cc120125.pdf?rev=0f6899f4ad194d27bc7c11269be55108&hash=12E220537CF163FC5F9FEC19BB36CEAB), implementing the state’s PFAS-in-products law by creating standardized phrases that manufacturers must use on labels and online to disclose when a product contains intentionally added PFAS. The order applies to numerous consumer product categories covered by Connecticut’s PFAS statute, including new apparel, carpets and rugs, cookware, cleaning products, cosmetics, dental floss, fabric treatments, juvenile products, menstrual products, textile furnishings, ski wax, and upholstered furniture. Effective July 1, 2026, the law will be superseded by a full ban on the sale of these products starting January 1, 2028. ### **OF INTEREST** [Highlights from the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) December meeting](https://www.cirs-group.com/en/chemicals/highlights-of-echa-december-meeting-progress-on-pfas-restriction-proposal-vpvb-classification-forthcoming) [Tracking forever chemicals across food web shows not all isomers are distributed equally](https://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2025/12/aga-forever-chemicals-food-web.html) [What the Regulated Community Should Know about the Draft Revisions to the WOTUS Rule](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/whither-wotus-what-the-regulated-3975433/) [France Bans PFAS in Clothing, Cosmetics, Non-Stick Cookware, and More](https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/2026/01/04/france-bans-forever-chemicals-use) [Update in PFAS Drinking Water Litigation](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/update-in-pfas-drinking-water-litigation-2446094/) ### **EVENTS** If you are in the area or attending one of these upcoming events, we would love to meet with you. [Contact us to request a meeting.](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) [Evergreen Rural Water Association of Washington (ERWoW) Annual Conference](https://www.erwow.org/attendees.php), Ridgefield, WA, February 10-12, 2026 [Illinois Rural Water Association Conference](https://www.ilrwa.org/ATC.html), Effingham, IL, February 17-19, 2026 ### **WEBINARS** [On-Demand Webinar: Comprehensive Overview of Core Discrete Fracture Network (COREDFN): A High-Resolution Approach to Bedrock Investigations Involving VOCs and PFAS](https://info.pacelabs.com/coredfn-webinar) **Be Ready for Whatever Comes Next** As 2026 gets underway, we anticipate that PFAS policy and the science of testing will continue to move quickly, with implications that cut across drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, product stewardship, remediation, destruction and more. The Pace® team will continue to track these developments and share our thoughts on the practical implications for utilities, industry, and regulators. In the meantime, if you have questions about how any of the actions highlighted in this month’s update could affect your PFAS monitoring, treatment, or compliance strategy, [please contact us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) or [visit PFAS.com](https://www.pfas.com/) for additional resources and upcoming learning opportunities. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/7-steps-for-building-constructive-relationships-with-accrediting-bodies-in-laboratories/) **Published:** January 15, 2026 **Author:** Judy Morgan **Content:** ## 7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories - By: Judy Morgan - January 15, 2026 - 10:00 am - Tags: Compliance, Quality ![7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/7-steps-for-building-constructive-relationships.avif "7 steps for building constructive relationships – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Accreditation is the foundation of your lab’s credibility, the trust you build with clients, and a key driver for continuous improvement. By building constructive relationships with accrediting agencies, you can make assessments smoother, achieve ongoing compliance, and build a reputation for quality. Here’s a practical playbook to help your lab thrive in the world of accreditation. 1. **Agency officials are partners.** It’s important to recognize that agency officials aren’t just auditors, they’re partners in your lab’s journey toward quality. Their role ensures your compliance with key standards like ISO, EPA, and TNI, while also verifying your team’s competence and calibration methods. Agency representatives assess the integrity of your data and ensure your systems are aligned with industry requirements, but they’re also there to help you understand the standards and share best practices. By documenting findings and suggesting corrective actions, all while maintaining impartiality, ethics, and confidentiality, these officials are invested in supporting your lab’s reliability and growth. When both your team and agency representatives share a commitment to quality, accreditation becomes a collaborative process, not just about meeting requirements, but about continuous improvement and trust. 2. **Relationships matter.** When you establish strong, positive relationships with agency representatives, it not only makes the assessment process less stressful but also creates an environment where feedback leads to meaningful improvement. Approach each assessment as a chance to strengthen your lab’s operations and reputation. Trust is earned over time through consistent actions and respectful interactions. Emotional intelligence and self-awareness are vital. You must recognize when it’s appropriate to push for clarification and be mindful of how your actions impact others. 3. **Be Prepared.** Thorough preparation is essential for achieving accreditation. Begin by reviewing all applicable standards and regulations, such as TNI 2016, ISO 17025, EPA, state guidelines, and DOD/DOE requirements relevant to your lab. Once you have a thorough understanding of the regulations, create and regularly update a crosswalk that connects these external standards to your internal procedures, ensuring both alignment and compliance, and stay informed about regulatory updates by subscribing to newsletters and agency bulletins. Remember, overlooking your own policies can create major issues. You must maintain vigilant oversight and frequently review your procedures. If you’re facing limited staff or time, don’t let resource constraints result in non-compliance or poor preparation. When resources are tight, identify and prioritize the most important tasks using a risk-based decision matrix to guide what needs attention first. Alert management promptly to any resource limitations and focus your efforts on areas where lapses could jeopardize data integrity, accreditation, or client trust. 4. **Risk-Based Prioritization** To further enhance your preparation strategy, adopting a risk-based approach helps your lab focus on what matters most. Begin by establishing a framework to rank risks according to their impact and likelihood. With this structure in place, place data integrity at the top of your priorities, ensuring robust method validation, calibration, and traceability. Next, regulatory compliance should also be a high priority, supported by internal audits and proficiency testing. While routine quality system maintenance such as updates to standard operating procedures and management reviews is important, it can be ranked below immediate compliance needs. Finally, continuous improvement initiatives, including project management and feedback analysis, round out the process, ensuring your lab remains proactive and adaptable. 5. **Engage, Communicate, and Follow-Up** Professionalism sets the tone during inspections. To ensure a smooth process, foster a collaborative, transparent, and evidence-based approach in your interactions with agency officials. By maintaining organization and responsiveness and empowering your staff to confidently explain procedures and protocols, you create an environment where open dialogue thrives. This level of engagement not only builds credibility but also demonstrates your commitment to quality. Furthermore, effective communication is essential throughout the accreditation process. Whenever findings are identified, promptly and clearly acknowledge them, outlining corrective and preventive actions with supporting evidence. By responding to feedback in a timely and proactive manner, you help maintain open lines of communication and reinforce your commitment to continuous improvement. Seamless communication and professionalism work hand-in-hand to strengthen your lab’s reputation and foster lasting partnerships with accrediting agencies. 6. **Collaborate to Overcome Disagreements and Deficiencies** When collaboration becomes challenging, professionalism and a focus on evidence should remain your guiding principles. Document interactions objectively, de-escalate tense situations, and avoid letting personalities interfere with the process. Maintaining a calm, fact-based approach ensures that disagreements can be resolved constructively. If disputes or deficiencies arise, address them respectfully. Ask for specific citation references to understand the accrediting body’s interpretation and work toward a reasonable middle ground. Use escalation channels when necessary and involve management for issues of a serious or ethical nature. Own the issue, signal urgency, and partner with agency representatives to implement corrective actions. 7. **Make Continuous Improvement a Priority** Every audit is a learning opportunity. Update your standard operating procedures and training programs based on audit findings and recognize your team’s achievements along the way. Celebrate successes and foster a culture where preparation, professionalism, and collaboration are the pillars of your reputation and long-term success. Remember, while you can’t control the attitude of an auditor, you can control your own preparation, professionalism, and documentation. Each step you take to build better relationships with accrediting bodies is a step toward lasting success for your laboratory. ## Author - ![Judith Morgan, Pace Corporate](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Judy-Morgan.jpg) [Judy Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/judy-morgan/ "Judy Morgan") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/judith-morgan/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/judy-morgan/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ 7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/7-steps-for-building-constructive-relationships-with-accrediting-bodies-in-laboratories/ "7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories ") [ Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership’s Role ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/defining-quality-culture-key-principles-and-leaderships-role/ "Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership’s Role") [ Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/sustainability-in-the-lab-meeting-expectations-and-embracing-reality/ "Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality") **Categories:** Pace Corporate **Tags:** Compliance, Quality **Blog Divisions:** Corporate **Authors:** Judy Morgan --- ### [PFAS Treatability Studies](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies-blog/) **Published:** April 15, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS Treatability Studies - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - April 15, 2025 - 4:00 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/blog20header2028629-5.png "blog20header2028629-5 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are called “the forever chemicals” for a reason. These man-made compounds can be incredibly environmentally persistent and have been shown to build up in the tissues of plants, animals, and people. Most widely available PFAS treatment solutions focus on removing the PFAS. However, to solve the challenge of PFAS environmental contamination wholistically, both sequestering and destruction approaches will frequently be utilized in tandem. ### No Easy Answers Current treatment methods tend to focus on PFAS removal rather than destruction. For example, granular activated carbon (GAC) resin and reverse osmosis have both been successfully used to remove PFAS from drinking water. However, concentration methods, such as reverse osmosis, can be costly to implement on a large scale. Even with federal and state funding available, these technologies can be a significant cost to municipalities. Methods such as GAC and Ion Exchange resin (IX) produce spent media that will be either be regenerated for further use or could potentially wind up as waste at landfills. Several emerging technologies are showing promise for treating PFAS in drinking water. For an overview of these, I invite you to watch our on-demand webinar: [Watch: Navigating PFAS in Drinking Water: Treatability Insights and Analytical Overview](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-pfas-in-drinking-water-treatability-insights-and-analytical-overview) Remediation of solid matrices is even more complex, and disposing of contaminated soils and biosolids in a landfill simply relocates the problem. Landfills may even recirculate PFAS back into the water treatment system if contaminated landfill leachate is sent to the water treatment facility for processing. Biosolids are often incinerated, but the EPA’s guidance documents show that many questions remain about the efficacy or safety of incineration as a means of PFAS disposal. For example, the EPA’s recently released [Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-01/draft-sewage-sludge-risk-assessment-pfoa-pfos.pdf) was intended to assess the potential human health and environmental risks associated with land application, surface disposal, and incineration of sewage sludge that contains PFOA or PFOS. Unfortunately, there were enough data gaps to prevent a quantitative risk assessment for incineration. On an interesting side note, the EPA’s most recent [Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/2024-interim-guidance-on-pfas-destruction-and-disposal.pdf) shared data on how sewage sludge is disposed of in the United States. In 2021, the year for which the report provided data, only 14% was incinerated, which may help explain why data is limited. Land application as a soil amendment remained high at 43% despite increasing recognition of the risks to agriculture. Landfilling was almost as popular at 40%. Thankfully, scientists and engineers are working on these PFAS treatment challenges. Many new treatment and destruction options are being worked on daily to assist in solving the challenges that PFAS presents in a multitude of environmental matrices. I believe with the focus and resources we are seeing in the treatability market tremendous progress over the next several years is almost a certainty. #### Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies To help our clients find and validate solutions, Pace® is proud to announce the opening of the first-ever [PFAS Treatability Studies Center of Excellence](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) in two of our New England laboratories. The Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies COE leverages our considerable expertise in analyzing a wide range of aqueous and solid matrices to help clients evaluate the effectiveness of technologies and strategies for PFAS removal, remediation, and destruction. Here are a few examples of studies we’ve helped clients conduct:![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (4)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE204.png) **PFAS Removal** – Removing PFAS from drinking water sources has long been a top concern. One of our first Treatability Studies projects involved helping the [Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/ENV_PFAS/PFAS_Case%20Study_FL%20Keys%20Aqueduct_10-15-20.pdf). After discovering elevated levels of PFAS in the local aquifer, they engaged Pace® to analyze the efficacy of granular active carbon (GAC) filters for removing PFAS and total organic carbon. The method proved successful. Like many water systems around the country, the FKAA is monitoring their waters to ensure the continued efficacy of their GAC filters. **PFAS Remediation** – In 2024, the EPA designated PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, paving the way for industrial sites across the country to be added to the [Superfund National Priorities List](https://www.epa.gov/superfund/superfund-national-priorities-list-npl) if PFAS contamination is suspected. Analyzing PFAS in local environmental samples can help assess potential liabilities and inform remediation strategies. Pace® PFAS testing services help clients address this challenge by providing testing services for groundwater, surface water, soil, sediment, and more. Bedrock is a particularly challenging matrix to analyze. At [the site of a former upholstery manufacturer](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PAS-BSCI-PLS%20Documents/Current%20Documents/PAS/PFAS/PAS_PFAS_PFAS%20Core%20DFN%20Case%20Study.pdf) in the Northeast, Pace® worked with several partners to adapt [COREDFN](https://g360group.org/home/highlights/technologies/coredfn/), a technology for analyzing VOCs in bedrock, for analyzing PFAS. **PFAS Destruction** – The carbon-fluorine bond that defines PFAS is one of the strongest in nature, making PFAS destruction one of the most difficult challenges of all. However, promising new technologies are emerging every day. [Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) helped technology developer Onvector validate the efficacy of its novel Plasma Vortex solution for destroying PFAS in potable and non-potable water. ##### Meeting Our Commitments So You Can Meet Yours By conducting a PFAS Treatability Study, environmental engineers and scientists can optimize remediation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and build public trust. To learn more, [visit our website](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) or [contact our PFAS Treatability Studies Center of Excellence](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) to discuss a potential project. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [6 Common Pitfalls in USP <797> Data Trending—And How to Fix Them](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/6-common-pitfalls-in-usp-797-data-trending-and-how-to-fix-them/) **Published:** January 13, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## 6 Common Pitfalls in USP <797> Data Trending—And How to Fix Them - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - January 13, 2026 - 8:00 am - Tags: USP 797 ![6 Common Pitfalls in USP Data Trending—And How to Fix Them](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/6-Common-Pitfalls-in-USP-797-Data-Trending.avif "6 Common Pitfalls in USP 797 Data Trending – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### **6 Common Pitfalls in USP <797> Data Trending—And How to Fix Them** Has adherence to USP 797 started to feel like a checkbox exercise? Take samples, count CFUs, compare results to USP 797 action levels, file the environmental monitoring report—as long as the CFU counts stay under the limits, it’s all good…right? Or is it? The USP 797 standard requires compounding pharmacies to build an *effective* monitoring program. Because the standard focuses on minimum requirements, it leaves many details open, which means each facility must assess its own risks and design a program that truly protects patients. As we discussed in [a recent post](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/the-importance-of-trending-in-usp-797-compliance), data trending is such an essential component of meaningful environmental monitoring the authors of the USP 797 standard made it a requirement. If you missed that post, you can catch up here: [The Importance of Trending in USP <797> data compliance](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/the-importance-of-trending-in-usp-797-compliance). In today’s post, I’m going to highlight the most common missteps we see and how a well-designed trending program can correct them. **\#1: Treating Consistent “No Exceedances” As Success** This one can seem counterintuitive, so it’s a good place to start. One of the biggest conceptual misunderstandings compounding pharmacies have is the assumption that a year of spotless reports means your engineering controls, personnel competencies, and processes are all up to snuff. In reality, never seeing an action-level exceedance may say more about your sampling and review practices than about the actual state of your facilities and personnel. **How to fix it:** In a healthy sampling program that consistently follows defined protocols, some degree of variation is expected. Regularly reviewing trending data helps you determine whether your USP 797 sampling results are genuinely positive or simply too good to be true. **\#2: Not Looking at Trends by Microorganism** As noted in [another recent post](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/usp-797-compliance-its-as-easy-as-abc-123-or-is-it), two samples with identical CFU counts can represent very different levels of concern depending on which microorganisms are present. One sample may be dominated by typical skin flora, while another may contain environmental molds such as *Aspergillus*—and each tells a different story about system performance and potential risk. However, in the context of USP 797, the primary question is not simply whether an organism is “pathogenic” in the traditional clinical sense, but what its presence, persistence, and trends reveal about your quality controls and the likelihood of contamination reaching the patient. Even microorganisms that are usually considered low risk in everyday settings can pose a serious hazard if introduced into the bloodstream through a compounded sterile preparation. Without genus-level trending, a facility may miss a slow, steady increase in specific microorganisms that signal emerging problems long before action levels are exceeded. For example, a rise in CFUs of *Staphylococcus epidermidis*, a common skin organism, may point to gaps in hand hygiene or gowning technique. An effective environmental monitoring program uses organism identification as an early warning system, treating trends as cues to review procedures, engineering controls, and personnel competencies to protect patient safety. **How to Fix It:** Choose a laboratory with proven expertise in genus identification, recognizing that this is a highly specialized skill set that often requires a trained microbiologist. **\#3: Using Too Few Data Points to Define a Trend** A single data point—or even two or three—does not make a trend. When interpreting USP 797 data, the “rule of seven” is a good one to follow. Frequently used in quality control philosophies, such as Six Sigma, the rule of seven states: *If seven consecutive points fall on one side of the mean or move in one direction, the probability that the pattern is due to random variation drops enough that you should treat it as a real signal.* Using fewer than seven data points for decision-making can hide real problems or create “phantom” issues that don’t actually exist. A one‑time spike tied to an unusual traffic pattern or weather event looks alarming but becomes clearly identifiable as an outlier when additional data points are added. Conversely, a gradual upward drift in CFU counts or a slow shift in the types of organisms identified is far more difficult to see without a statistically meaningful trend line. **How to Fix it:** Use seven or more data points in your trend line. For some facilities, this may require implementing better trending documentation or dashboards. **\#4: Mixing Data from Different Rooms, PECs, and Personnel in One Trend Line** Another subtle but common problem is lumping data into a single dataset. Blending results this way can mask localized problems or even create apparent trends where none exist. For example, combining data from a hazardous drug buffer room with a non-hazardous laminar flow hood may average out meaningful spikes tied to a single area or workflow.​ USP 797 expects entities to use a risk-based approach and evaluate each classified area and PEC on its own merits. **How to fix it:** Trending should reflect that structure: separate datasets for each room and PEC, with the ability to drill down by operator or shift when recurring issues emerge. Only then can trending reliably tell you *where* a problem is developing and *who or what* is driving it.​ **\#5: Confusing Environmental “Noise” With Real Trends** Compounding pharmacies do not operate in a vacuum in the real world. For example, high winds can kick up dust and debris, overloading HVAC systems and temporarily increasing airborne contaminants. Similarly, an atypical traffic pattern, such as a one-off rush of staff through an anteroom, can elevate counts in a way that does not reflect day-to-day operations.​ These events are “environmental noise,” but that does not mean they should be ignored. A robust trending program distinguishes between noise, emerging trends, and true excursions, and then documents the rationale. **How to fix it:** Correlate abnormal results with engineering data (HVAC performance, room pressurization), people data (staffing and traffic patterns), and workflow events to decide whether the finding represents a one-time anomaly, a correctable process issue, or a sign of deeper control problems.​​ **\#6: Failing to Respond Strategically to USP 797 Trend Data** The USP 797 standard requires compounding pharmacies to monitor and respond to trend data, but any changes must be data-driven and properly documented. For example, over an 18-month sampling period, one pharmacy consistently recovered microorganisms from a specific piece of IT equipment. After identifying and documenting this recurring issue, the pharmacy implemented targeted changes to reduce the risk of contamination associated with that equipment. Even though these adjustments may appear minor, it’s critical to record both the modifications and the rationale behind them. Arbitrary changes made without sufficient analysis or documentation can weaken your quality control program and raise red flags during audits. Auditors may ask about the basis for any change and expect a clear explanation supported by data and written justification. Failing to provide that clarity not only compromises compliance with USP 797 expectations but also signals potential gaps in your overall contamination control strategy. **How to fix it:** Clearly document sampling results, subsequent risk assessments, mitigation steps, and justification for modifying the plan. **Build a USP <797> Trending Program That Truly Protects Patients** The real value of USP 797 environmental monitoring and data trending is measured in the quality of the decisions it drives, not just in the CFU numbers on a report. A compounding pharmacy that uses trend data to detect subtle shifts, investigate root causes, and implement documented corrective actions is far more likely to maintain a state of control than one that only checks results against action levels.​​ Need help designing or refining an environmental monitoring and data trending program, including what to trend, how to interpret microbial patterns, and when to move from CFU-only counts to full genus identification? Our USP 797 specialists can work with you to build a program that meets regulatory expectations and your specific risk profile. [Contact Pace®](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [Pace® News and Views - January 19, 2023](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-january-19-2023/) **Published:** January 19, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – January 19, 2023 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - January 19, 2023 - 7:44 pm - Tags: Drinking Water, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/news-1-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The PFAS contamination, testing, and regulatory landscape has been changing at breakneck speed as the U.S. EPA continues to implement its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for 2021-2024. To help Pace® customers stay up to date, we’re compiling the latest news and developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. ### Where Are the MCLs? The U.S. EPA’s goal of proposing MCLs (Maximum Contaminant Levels) for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water in the fall of 2022 has come and gone. The agency has not publicized a reason for the delay. Still, it’s important to remember that proposing MCLs by the fall of 2022 was an aspirational goal outlined in the agency’s [2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap](https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-strategic-roadmap-epas-commitments-action-2021-2024). It was not a statutory deadline. Under the SDWA (Safe Drinking Water Act), the EPA still has until March 2023 to propose a regulation and an additional 18 months after that to finalize the rule. We’ll be watching this one closely in Q1. ### What’s in the Omnibus Spending Bill? The text of the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, colloquially referred to as the “1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill” (plus or minus a few adjectives, depending on your point of view), has been passed. Most of us, including many of our representatives in Congress, don’t have time to read [the entire 4,155 pages](https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/JRQ121922.PDF) to learn what’s in it. Thankfully, for those of us looking for specific topics, the search bar comes in handy. In the 2023 bill, two clauses address PFAS:![soil](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/soil.png) **Section 766** appropriates $5 million for testing soil, water, or agricultural products for PFAS at the request of agricultural producers. This money may also be used to assist producers impacted by PFAS contamination with the cost of mitigating the impact on their operations. The bill specifically calls for prioritized assistance to agricultural producers in states and territories that have established a tolerance threshold for PFAS in food or agricultural products. Since most states have not established maximum PFAS levels in food or agricultural products, it could prompt some state legislators to consider new PFAS legislation. **Section 3506** calls on the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to assess the use of PFAS in cosmetics and available scientific evidence regarding the safety of cosmetic products containing PFAS. Within three years after the bill is enacted, HHS must publish a report of its findings on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. ### U.S. EPA Approves ASTM for Phase 1 ESAs As we’ve noted in recent articles, PFAS testing has not historically been an integral component of Phase 1 Environmental Assessments (ESAs). However, with the U.S. EPA announcing its intention to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under [CERCLA](https://info.pacelabs.com/cercla-info-sheet), many environmental consultants are starting to include PFAS in their Phase 1 ESAs to help limit client liability. On December 15, 2022, the EPA approved the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice for conducting Phase I ESAs (ASTM 1527-21). Interestingly, this standard treats PFAS as a non-scope consideration, not as a recognized environmental condition. Nevertheless, as law firm Thompson Hine points out in [a recent article](https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=74934e6d-4887-4b26-ab8d-eaa806a4a8c3), “*Those who want to understand the liability risk associated with purchasing or leasing a particular property should consider evaluating whether PFAS contamination may be present on a subject property regardless of how the revised ASTM Phase I standard addresses PFAS.”* ### EPA Completes a Toxicological Review of PFBA **![glassware](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/glassware.png)**In December 2022, the EPA announced that it had completed its [toxicological review of PFBA](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-publishes-iris-handbook-and-final-iris-assessment-perfluorobutanoic-acid-pfba-and). The four other PFAS compounds for which the EPA has completed a review include PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, and Gen X. Since the agency has issued health advisories for these four PFAS compounds, we will likely see one for PFBA as well. Meanwhile, the EPA continues to work on its assessment of four additional structurally diverse compounds: PFHxA, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFDA. ### 3M Discontinues the Use and Manufacture of PFAS While not the first company to do so, 3M, one of the most high-profile manufacturers of PFAS and products containing PFAS, has pledged to [discontinue the use of ALL fluoropolymers and fluorinated fluids](https://news.3m.com/2022-12-20-3M-to-Exit-PFAS-Manufacturing-by-the-End-of-2025) by the end of 2025. This announcement has received a LOT of attention in the media, but only time will tell what ripple effects the move will have on industry. ### Happy New Year! From all of us at Pace®, we wish you a happy and prosperous 2023! In the coming year, we’ll continue to provide the insights, analysis, and testing services our customers need to navigate the ever-changing PFAS regulatory landscape. We’re also excited to build new relationships as we continually evolve our services to meet the growing demand for analysis of PFAS and other emerging contaminants. Reach out to us and [let us know how we can help](https://pfas.com/contact/). ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Drinking Water, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [PFAS MCL Webinar Q&A](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-mcl-webinar-qa/) **Published:** January 22, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS MCL Webinar Q&A - By: Paul Jackson - January 22, 2025 - 8:11 pm - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mcl20pic2-2.png "mcl20pic2-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") After several months of initial monitoring for PFAS under the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR), water systems across the country continue to ask questions about how to interpret these rules, especially the Hazard Index calculation. Late last month, I did [a national webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-maximum-contaminant-levels-mcls-what-when-how) in which I drilled down into some of the more confusing aspects of the PFAS MCLs and the initial monitoring period. This webinar is now available on-demand: [Watch: Unlock PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) – What, When, How](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-maximum-contaminant-levels-mcls-what-when-how) As usual, we got several new questions during the Q&A portion of the webinar, so I wanted to share answers to some of them here. I’ll also add some of the frequently asked questions I covered during the presentation. If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). ### Why did the EPA include PFBS in the Hazard Index but not assign it an individual MCL? Prior to finalizing the primary drinking water rules for PFAS, the EPA had four compounds in the hazard index that were not assigned individual MCLs. In the final rule, all but PFBS were assigned individual MCLs. While I do not believe they have publicly shared their reasoning, it is probable the agency did not feel it had enough data to assign an individual MCL to PFBS prior to rule finalization. **In** [**the PFAS MCL webinar**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-maximum-contaminant-levels-mcls-what-when-how)**, you went through several examples of using significant figures in compliance monitoring. Should we also be rounding our quarterly results?** No, your quarterly Hazard Index values should not be rounded. Since it is only the Running Annual Average (RAA) that determines an exceedance, the significant figures requirements only apply to the RAA. ### What is a PQL, and how does it impact my results? ![mcl pic1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/mcl20pic1.png)The Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) is the lowest level at which the quantity of the substance can be reliably measured, taking into account routine laboratory precision and recovery. Each compound has its own PQL: PFOA (4 ppt), PFOS (4 ppt), PFNA (4 ppt), PFHxS (3 ppt), HFPO-DA (5 ppt), PFBA (3 ppt). If your results are less than the compound’s PQL, you would use a value of zero in your RAA or Hazard Index calculation. In our webinar, we used an example where a water system had quarterly results for PFOA of 2.0, 1.5, 5.0, and 1.5 ng/L. Because the PQL for PFOA is 4 ppt, these results are converted to 0.0, 0.0, 5.0, and 0.0 for the purposes of the calculation. Averaging these, we get 1.25, but because the reporting requirement for PFOA is two significant figures, the RAA is reported as 1.3. The PQL is NOT applied to the RAA. ### We sampled twice in Q3 and got slightly different results. Which value do we use for our RAA? You use both sets of results and divide by five to get your RAA. ### We conducted four quarters of initial monitoring and none of the compounds were over the MCLs. Are we done monitoring? No. If the results were between the Trigger Levels (half the MCLs) and the MCLs then annual sampling must be done. If results were below the Trigger Levels, then the system can apply to sample on a triennial basis. ### Should private well owners test for PFAS? EPA mandates for the analysis of PFAS in drinking water do not cover private wells, as it has no purview over private well water. However, private wells are just as susceptible to PFAS contamination as other drinking water systems, so testing private wells in areas found to have high levels of PFAS may be warranted. We recommend using the EPA’s [PFAS Analytical Tools](https://echo.epa.gov/trends/pfas-tools) to see whether drinking water systems in areas surrounding your property have been found to contain PFAS. If levels exceed the national primary drinking water limits or if the well may be impacted in any way by upstream sources of PFAS contamination such as a fire training facility, private well testing is a good idea. Learn more about Pace® [PFAS testing services for private wells](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-should-private-wells-be-tested-for-pfas). ### Got Questions? Again, don’t hesitate to contact us if you still have questions. On the surface, the PFAS MCLs can seem straightforward, but as they say, the devil is in the details. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [PFAS in Biosolids: A Murky Issue](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-in-biosolids-a-murky-issue/) **Published:** May 3, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS in Biosolids: A Murky Issue - By: Paul Jackson - May 3, 2023 - 5:00 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sludge-1024x684.png "sludge – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The USEPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap calls for a number of actions related to PFAS in biosolids. In this post, we’ll provide our assessment of the challenges PFAS in biosolids present and the best ways to analyze for them. ### What are Biosolids and Why Do They Matter? Often referred to as wastewater sludge, biosolids are a byproduct of wastewater treatment. Traditional wastewater treatment does not remove PFAS. In fact, it can even convert a class of compounds called PFAS precursors into terminal PFAS, such as PFOA and PFOS. Biosolids produced from the treatment of wastewater that contains PFAS are likely to be contaminated. Before we get into how contaminated biosolids impact the environment and public health, let’s take a quick look at how PFAS enter the wastewater stream in the first place. **Wastewater discharge** – Manufacturers that produce PFAS chemicals, use them as a component of finished goods, or use them during production, e.g., as a surfactant, can discharge PFAS in their wastewater effluent. This wastewater may be discharged directly into the environment or sent to a private or municipal wastewater treatment plant for processing. **![landfill (3)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/landfill203.png)Landfill leachate** – As liquid (rain, condensation, liquid waste) passes through a landfill, it can leach PFAS from solid or liquid waste. If the landfill has a leachate collection system, the leachate is often sent to the local wastewater treatment plant for processing. **Stormwater runoff** – Unless properly contained, PFAS that have been handled on site can contaminate the local environment. The aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used to fight Class-B chemical fires often contains PFAS as well. After a rain or other release of liquids on the property, PFAS in runoff drains into the sewer system, which is then sent to the local wastewater treatment plant for processing. Now, let’s look at the ways contaminated biosolids are handled and how that can impact the environment and public health. There are three primary ways wastewater treatment facilities dispose of biosolids produced during wastewater treatment. Unfortunately, none of them are 100% effective at containing the spread of PFAS. **Soil amendments** – A couple of years ago, the USEPA estimated that roughly half of the biosolids produced in the U.S. are land-applied as soil amendments. That may be changing as states begin monitoring and regulating the application of biosolids due to increased awareness of PFAS contamination. While Maine is the only state that currently has any sort of ban on land applying biosolids, several other states are considering various legislative approaches to addressing PFAS in biosolids. When used for agricultural purposes, PFAS can migrate from these biosolids to local soil, ground, and surface waters. They can also contaminate the food supply through plant uptake and the consumption of animals raised on feed grown in contaminated soil. States such as Maine and Michigan have found elevated levels of PFAS in agricultural products such as milk and eggs. **Incineration** – Incineration of biosolids is another common method of disposal. However, recent studies have suggested that thermal destruction of PFAS is not as effective as once thought. Soil, ash, groundwater, and air samples taken from incinerator sites and surrounding neighborhoods have shown elevated levels of PFAS. **Landfill** – Sending biosolids to a municipal landfill (or using biosolids as landfill) is also problematic. If the biosolids contain PFAS, leachate from the landfill is also likely to contain PFAS. When the leachate is sent to the local wastewater treatment plant, the cycle of contamination begins again. ### How are biosolids regulated? At the federal level, the Clean Water Act (CWA) regulates the use and disposal biosolids, but it does not currently address PFAS contamination in biosolids. While regulatory changes can take time, the USEPA can use existing programs and protocols to begin addressing the challenge. ![lake (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/lake201.png)One such program is the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Created in 1972 under the auspices of the CWA, NPDES is a permitting program designed to regulate the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the U.S. (WOTUS). States can petition the USEPA to administer their own NPDES program, and the majority of states have received partial or full approval. In a [2022 memo](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-12/NPDES_PFAS_State%20Memo_December_2022.pdf), the USEPA issued NPDES permitting guidance to the states. In addition to addressing wastewater discharge, the agency recommended the regular monitoring of biosolids for PFAS. At the state level, awareness is growing, albeit slowly. The Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) conducted [a survey](https://www.ecos.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PFAS-in-Biosolids-A-Review-of-State-Efforts-and-Opportunities-for-Action.pdf') of states asking about their approach to PFAS in biosolids. Thirty-four states responded to the survey, including several states that don’t normally crop up in PFAS discussions, e.g., North Dakota, Kansas, Wyoming, etc. Agriculturally rich, officials in these states may soon have to deal with the PFAS problem, perhaps for the first time. The majority of the states that responded either don’t have current or proposed legislation related to PFAS in biosolids (27 of 34) or aren’t even considering it (23 of 34). However, the fact they responded to the survey could be taken as a sign that they are at least aware of it. ### Test Methods for Analyzing Biosolids for PFAS Levels Analyzing for PFAS in biosolids requires a different method than analyzing for PFAS in other matrices, such as drinking water. Historically, many labs have used the core technical elements for the EPA-published drinking water method – EPA Method 537 – in a lab-specific SOP commonly called 537M or 537 Modified. The use of the label Method 537M has caused some confusion in the industry, as there is no codified standardization between modified methods. Furthermore, Method 537 is not designed for biosolids. At Pace®, we developed a method called PFAS by Isotope Dilution that incorporates the Department of Defense (DOD) Quality System Manual (QSM), Table B-15. QSM Table B-15 isn’t a method, per se, but a table of quality control protocols for the testing of PFAS in non-potable water, solids, AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam), and biota. The challenge of using lab-specific SOPs such as 537M and PFAS by Isotope Dilution for any matrix such as biosolids will soon be resolved once the USEPA finalizes Draft Method 1633. The draft and final version of the method provides quantification of 40 compounds across a wide range of solid and aqueous matrices, including biosolids. Pace® is participating in the multi-lab validation of Draft Method 1633, and we recently conducted [a webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-draft-method-1633-webinar-feb-2) highlighting changes made to the 3rd Draft of Draft Method 1633. [Watch: A Deep Dive into the Third Draft of Method 1633 for PFAS.](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-draft-method-1633-webinar-feb-2) In the [webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-draft-method-1633-webinar-feb-2), Stephen Somerville, Pace® PFAS Technical Director, did an excellent job highlighting some of the current limitations of the 3rd Draft, areas where modifications/clarifications may be made before finalization, and how EPA Method 1633 compares to other legacy methods. ### How Pace® Can Help Pace® will continue to offer PFAS by Isotope Dilution for some projects, including those involving PFAS in biosolids. However, we are already offering EPA Method 1633 in several of our PFAS labs, and once finalized, we anticipate EPA Method 1633 will become the primary method for analyzing PFAS in non-potable water, solids, and other matrices. If you’re not sure which method is best for your project, [reach out to us](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us). We’d be happy to answer any questions you have and help provide some direction. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® News and Views - August 10, 2022](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-august-10-2022/) **Published:** August 10, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – August 10, 2022 - By: Kevin Custer - August 10, 2022 - 5:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![Pace® PFAS News and Views](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pace®-PFAS-News-and-Views-copy.avif "Pace® PFAS News and Views copy – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The world of PFAS contamination, testing, and regulation has been moving forward at breakneck speed as the U.S. EPA continues to implement its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for 2021-2024. To help Pace® customers stay up to date, we’re compiling the latest news and developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. ### **The FDA Delves into PFAS in Food Packaging** ![Untitled design](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design.png?width=288&name=Untitled%20design.png)PFAS in food packaging has received some attention from the U.S. EPA, but it’s been even more hotly debated at the state level as multiple states have passed or proposed bills limiting PFAS in packaging. Now, the U.S. FDA has jumped into the arena, [seeking more information about PFAS in food packaging](https://www.natlawreview.com/article/fda-pfas-action-targets-food-packaging) and the ease with which the chemicals migrate from the packaging to the food itself. No doubt, this is just the beginning of an intensive investigation and heated discussions over regulating PFAS in food packaging. The FDA may be a new participant in the discussion, but they are not insignificant by any means. ### **NDAA 2023 Passes House with Focus on PFAS** Once again, the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has a significant focus on PFAS reporting and remediation efforts by the U.S. Military. Passed by the House on July 14th, the latest bill requires the DOD to report on destruction methods other than incineration, sources of PFAS contamination at military sites, and the progress made by the department to replace PFAS in firefighting foam for military applications. As noted by J[DSupra](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/us-house-passes-legislation-requiring-7957024/), *“if and when this legislation is passed, the government sector, private sector, and the military will be engaged for years to come in extensive and costly remediation efforts nationwide.”* ### **One More PFAS Added to TRI Reporting Requirements** In January, the U.S. EPA proposed adding four more PFAS to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements for reporting year 2022. This brought the number of PFAS covered under TRI up to 180. However, the final rule, issued on July 18th, automatically added one more compound (CASRN 65104-45-2) as the chemical was part of a significant new use rule (SNUR). The number of PFAS included in TRI now stands at 181. Here’s [a link to the final rule](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/18/2022-15268/implementing-statutory-addition-of-certain-per--and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-to-the-toxics) in the federal register. ### **EPA May Reopen RCRA and CERCLA Cases** In its 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap, the U.S. EPA declared its intention to designate PFOA and PFOS as “hazardous substances” under CERCLA (The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act). As explained in this [JD Supra article](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/navigating-pfas-reopener-liabilities-1280828/), this action may trigger the reopening of RCRA and CERCLA cases, even after claims have been settled. ### **GenX Health Advisory Challenged in Court** When the U.S. EPA lowered its health advisories for PFOA and PFOS from a parts-per-trillion (ppt) range to parts-per-quadrillion (ppq), the industry took notice. In fact, as soon as the announcement was made, I immediately started getting questions from Pace® customers about what these news levels meant to them. You can [read my initial response here](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/pfas-health-advisories). We also did a short educational webinar to provide deeper insights. This webinar is now available on-demand.![Webinar_PFAS Health Advisory_teaser-thumb](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Webinar_PFAS%20Health%20Advisory_teaser-thumb.jpeg?width=451&name=Webinar_PFAS%20Health%20Advisory_teaser-thumb.jpeg) [Watch: New EPA PFAS Health Advisories Set at Parts Per Quadrillion Levels – Now What?](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-health-advisory) While many have been focused on the dramatic lowering of the health advisories for PFOA and PFOS, the new health advisory for GenX is not without its detractors. Chemours, the manufacturer of the GenX compound, is challenging the new health advisory in court, calling it “arbitrary and capricious.” It should be noted that GenX is the Chemours trade name for the actual compound, HPFO-Dimer Acid (HFPA-DA). As usual National Law review has [a good, high-level summary](https://www.natlawreview.com/article/pfas-genx-health-advisories-challenged-court) of the case. It’s definitely one to watch. ### **Could PFAS Testing Become Routine Medical Care?** If you’ve been to the doctor, you’ve probably seen those wall-charts listing the routine medical tests a person should undergo at different stages in their life. [As reported in National Law Review](https://www.natlawreview.com/article/national-academy-science-pfas-report-release-week), the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is set to review their recommendations for PFAS testing to clinicians and physicians on July 28th. Right on schedule, the NAS posted [a nearly 300-page ebook](https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26156/guidance-on-pfas-exposure-testing-and-clinical-follow-up) detailing their findings and recommendations. While we haven’t had a chance to comb through the NAS recommendations yet, it’s clear they felt the public is/will start discussing PFAS exposure with their healthcare provider. Of course, all of this has liability ramifications as well. As NLR states in its article, *“The findings by the NAS will have a significant impact on PFAS litigation, particularly personal injury litigation, for years to come.”* ### **Is PFAS the Next Asbestos?** It seems like more and more of the news we compile for this review has to do with PFAS litigation and less on the testing and remediation of PFAS contamination. There is some great work being done in testing and remediation, but the high-profile lawsuits grab the headlines, much the way asbestos did in the 1970s. In fact, in [a July article](https://riskandinsurance.com/pfas-liability-exposures-are-rising-what-manufacturing-entities-need-to-know-to-mitigate-the-risk/), Risk & Insurance magazine compared the two scenarios and offered guidance for what manufacturers can do to protect themselves from liability. The authors recommend *“investigating PFAS content in current and past company products, formulations and purchased goods, including oil-, stain- and water-repellent materials, lubricants, coatings; identifying past handling and use of fluorinated fire-fighting foams both in training and any emergency incidents; reviewing off-site disposal of PFAS-containing wastes; and evaluating possible liability protections under contracts with suppliers of PFAS-containing materials.”* Pace® can also help with your site assessments by providing analysis of wastewater, groundwater, soil, and other environmental matrices to determine the extent of any possible PFAS contamination. If you’re unsure if a product contains PFAS, we can help with that too. To learn more, [request a complimentary consultation](https://pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1765989075803.1765997220736.180&__hssc=168035390.83.1765997220736&__hsfp=3373270411) with our team. ## Author - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [Kevin Custer](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/kevin-custer/ "Kevin Custer") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/kevin-custer/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® News and Views – February 29, 2023 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-february-29-2023/ "Pace® News and Views – February 29, 2023") [ Pace® News and Views – November 30, 2022 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-november-30-2022/ "Pace® News and Views – November 30, 2022") [ Pace® News and Views – August 10, 2022 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-august-10-2022/ "Pace® News and Views – August 10, 2022") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Kevin Custer --- ### [Pace® News and Views - April 5, 2023](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-april-5-2023/) **Published:** April 5, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – April 5, 2023 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - April 5, 2023 - 9:27 pm - Tags: Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/news-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, USEPA proposed the first-ever National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for PFAS. In this edition of Pace® News and Views, we provide some thoughts on the proposed rule and catch up on some other important PFAS developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. ### MCLs for PFAS Proposed As noted, on March 14th, USEPA announced MCLs (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and MCLGs (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals) for 6 PFAS compounds. While not a complete surprise, the proposal is relatively bold compared to what it could have been. According to statements made by EPA, they went as low as they could on MCLs for PFOA and PFOS (4 ppt individually), basing their decisions on what they felt could be reliably detected by drinking water labs across the country. EPA set MCLGs at zero for both compounds. EPA also set enforceable limits on a combination of four additional PFAS compounds: PFBS, PFNA, PFHxS, and GenX (HFPO-DA). The allowable limit is a combined one, calculated by using a formula called the Hazard Index. While we thought there might be additional MCLs proposed, the use of the Hazard Index took us by surprise, and in our opinion, it will pose some challenges for some water systems. We will be addressing this topic and additional insights in an upcoming webinar. ### USEPA Conducts CERCLA Listening Session Also on March 14th, EPA held a listening session on their proposal to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. Listening sessions are intended to be a one-way communication, with EPA listening to feedback from a variety of participants. However, in this session, EPA spent a few minutes clarifying how they intend to prioritize enforcement actions. *“EPA intends to focus its CERCLA enforcement efforts on PFAS manufacturers, federal facilities, and other parties whose actions contribute to the release of significant amounts of PFAS into the environment.”* Entities the agency expressly excluded from intended enforcement actions include publicly owned treatment works, publicly owned or operated municipal solid waste landfills, farmers who apply biosolids to their land, and state, tribal, and municipal fire departments. As noted, this was a listening session, and the proposal is not finalized. There were concerned comments about external liabilities with the hazardous substances designation. EPA spokespeople have said the agency is still working on ways to protect these entities from liabilities outside of the Superfund program. Recordings of the listening sessions will be made available on the agency’s [CERCLA PFAS Enforcement webpage.](https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/cercla-pfas-enforcement-listening-sessions) ### Intentionally Added PFAS? ![plastics](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Plastics.png)With the increased focus on PFAS in packaging and consumer products, there have been a few lawsuits filed against food & beverage (F&B) manufacturers for unlabeled PFAS in their products. As [this National Law Review article](https://www.natlawreview.com/article/will-pfas-be-end-natural-product-claims) points out, F&B companies are likely to claim that they did not add PFAS intentionally to their products and that it came from either the packaging or water used in production. Commenting on the legal arguments in these cases is outside our domain of expertise. However, we believe the circumstances involved underscore the need for increased testing of industrial potable water sources as well as packaging materials. [Contact us](https://pfas.com/contact/) or visit [PFAS.com/pfas-testing/](https://pfas.com/pfas-testing/) to learn more. ### Canada Drafts PFAS Limits for Drinking Water While we wait for the first-ever Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFAS in drinking water to be finalized, our neighbors to the north have decided to propose limits as well. [Canada’s draft proposal](https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/hc-sc/documents/programs/consultation-draft-objective-per-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-canadian-drinking-water/overview/overview.pdf) sets a limit of 30 ppt for any PFAS, individually or combined. Canada’s limits are higher than those proposed by USEPA. However, the proposal covers more compounds, so the Canadian levels may actually be more difficult for some water systems to achieve. Since the current proposal calls for USEPA methods 533, 537.1, or both to be used, the limit would cover as few as 18 PFAS if only Method 537.1 is used or as many as 29 PFAS if both methods are used. The proposal also allows jurisdictions to validate and require alternate methods, so long as at least 18 PFAS are detectable. ### E.U. Proposes Restrictions on All PFAS So far, restrictions on PFAS as a single class of compounds haven’t made much progress in the U.S., and phase-outs have been largely voluntary or limited to restrictions on the PFAS in certain products, such as paper food wrappers. In January of 2023, a proposal was submitted to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) by a handful of E.U. countries proposing restrictions on all PFAS. [Per the ECHA announcement](https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-publishes-pfas-restriction-proposal), a six-month scientific evaluation of the proposal is expected to begin in March. Clearly, a PFAS ban implemented by the E.U. would also impact other countries doing business with member states. In February, Bloomberg Law ran an article on the [‘Staggering’ Impact Foreseen on US Firms from EU PFAS Ban](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/staggering-impacts-on-us-companies-predicted-from-eu-pfas-ban). ### CCL 6 Planning Begins We don’t often talk about USEPA’s [Contaminant Candidate List (CCL)](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-10/Fact%20Sheet%20Final%20Fifth%20Contaminant%20Candidate%20List%20%28CCL%205%29.pdf), but this list of unregulated contaminants can provide a window onto potential future regulations, at least as far as which compounds are being considered. In February, USEPA published a [request for nominations](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/17/2023-03426/drinking-water-contaminant-candidate-list-6-nominations) to CCL 6. Nominations must be received on or before April 18, 2023. CCL 5 was published on November 14, 2022, so the agency technically has until November 14, 2027, to finalize CCL 6. In the past, EPA has missed the 5-year deadline more than once, but they also published CCL 3 a year earlier than required. No word yet on the timeline for CCL 6, but we expect it to include either individual PFAS, PFAS categories – or both. ### USEPA Allocates PFAS Remediation Funding to Small and Disadvantaged Communities ![drinking water-1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/drinking20water-1.png)On February 13, 2023, USEPA [announced](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-2-billion-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-funding) $2B in funding from the Infrastructure Law passed in 2022 would be made available as grants to help small and disadvantaged communities address PFAS contamination in drinking water. While not part of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) proposal, this funding is being promoted by EPA to offset concerns regarding the cost of the proposal to public water systems. Many of the communities eligible for funding will already be testing for 29 PFAS under UCMR 5. Pace® is an approved UCMR 5 lab. We’ve also seen an increase in requests for testing services from smaller systems not covered by UCMR 5 as well as private well owners. To get more information on PFAS testing services for drinking water, [visit PFAS.com](https://pfas.com/pfas-matrices/drinking-water/) or [reach out to us for a quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS). ### PFAS and Fluorinated Plastics [Chemical & Engineering News](https://cen.acs.org/environment/persistent-pollutants/fluorinating-polyethylene-health-threat/101/i5) published an interesting story detailing some of the most current thinking behind the migration of PFAS from fluorinated plastic containers into the products within. In 2021, the EPA conducted a study showing that even water can leach PFAS from plastic. Pace® also participated in a study evaluating how the type of fluorinated plastics impacted the amount of PFAS leached from the container. [Contact us](https://pfas.com/contact/) for more information about the study or how Pace® can provide testing services to analyze for PFAS in fluorinated plastic. ### Minnesota Research Adds Evidence of PFAS in Landfills As we’ve discussed in previous posts, USEPA recently finalized its Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15, which calls for setting Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) for PFAS in landfill leachate. The determination to focus on landfills was at least partly influenced by [a 2021 EPA study](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-01/11143_ELG%20Plan%2015_508.pdf#page=48) that found PFAS-contaminated leachate in data from 95% of landfills. [A recent study](https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/pfas-and-closed-landfills) by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) supports these finding. The MPCA looked at 101 closed landfill sites and found PFAS in the groundwater at 98 sites. At 59 landfills, the levels were above the Minnesota Department of Health’s current drinking water guidance levels of 35 ppt (parts for trillion) for PFOA and 15 ppt for PFOS. At 15 sites, levels detected were more than 10X the guidance values. It’s important to remember that NPDWR do not apply to landfill leachate directly. Nor is there necessarily a 1:1 correlation between the levels of PFAS in leachate and the levels of PFAS in drinking water. However, as more public water systems are required to test for the six PFAS covered by the NPDWR, landfills may be considered a possible source when elevated levels are detected. Pace® provides testing services for [landfill leachate](https://pfas.com/pfas-matrices/landfill-leachate/) as well as other environmental matrices, including [groundwater](https://pfas.com/pfas-matrices/pfas-in-ground-surface-waters/), [surface water](https://pfas.com/pfas-matrices/pfas-in-ground-surface-waters/), and [soil](https://pfas.com/pfas-matrices/soil-other-solids/). ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [EPA Issues New Health Advisories for 4 PFAS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/epa-issues-new-health-advisories-for-4-pfas/) **Published:** June 16, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## EPA Issues New Health Advisories for 4 PFAS - By: Paul Jackson - June 16, 2022 - 9:00 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PFAS20Health20Advisories-05-1-1024x576.png "PFAS20Health20Advisories-05-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In 2016, the U.S. EPA issued drinking water health advisories (HAs) based on available toxicity data for PFOA and PFOS of 70 ppt, individually or combined. While HAs are non-enforceable, many states used the EPA’s guidance to set state-level rules and regulations. Then, in 2021, the EPA revised its risk assessment for PFOA and PFOS and released draft risk values to the EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB). On June 15th, the EPA updated its HAs for PFOA and PFOS from 70 ppt, individually or combined, to 0.004 ppt and 0.02 ppt, respectively. While this is a breathtaking drop for water quality managers, it is in line with the levels the agency proposed to the SAB. Of course, many of us thought they might revise these levels upwards, since the approved PFAS test methods for drinking water (Test Methods 533 and 537.1) can’t detect PFAS at those levels. As we all work to understand what this means to public water systems across the country, here’s our take on the announcement. First and foremost, we’ve already heard from numerous folks asking, “How can they do that? We can’t detect PFAS that low in water samples.”![pexels-pixabay-416528 (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-pixabay-416528201.png) The EPA does not develop HA levels based on available test methods or their limitations, but on human epidemiology studies. The revised HAs are based on new studies and draft toxicity values from the EPA’s 2021 draft PFOA and PFOS health effects documents. So how does that work in the real world? EPA’s announcement recommends after **any** detectable levels of PFOA and PFOS, Public Water Systems consider additional monitoring, public notification, listing in CCRs (consumer confidence reports), and switching sources and treatment options. For example, if your laboratory reports a level of PFOA of 4 ppt in your sample, then you should consider taking these measures, according these new HAs. Also, as noted, HAs are non-enforceable limits. That said, water quality managers should see this as a directional signal for future water programs at the state and federal levels. Remember, the EPA’s Strategic Roadmap calls for a proposed national drinking water standard to be issued this fall, with a final rule expected by the fall of 2023. One of the challenges with using the new HAs to set regulatory limits is that the EPA’s approved PFAS test methods for drinking water cannot detect PFOA and PFOS at those levels. The Strategic Roadmap calls for revising the current test methods, but the focus of these revisions appears to be on additional PFAS, not detection limits. That’s not surprising since the equipment needed to detect PFAS at those levels just doesn’t exist yet. *EPA will evaluate analytical methods previously published for monitoring PFAS in drinking water (EPA Methods 533 and 537.1) to determine the efficacy of expanding the established target PFAS analyte list to include any emerging PFAS.* On a final note, the EPA also announced new HAs for GenX at 10 ppt and PFBS at 2,000 ppt. These are within the current detection and reporting limits, so these new advisories don’t create the same issues for public water systems. As an EPA accredited lab and a partner in their method validation studies, Pace® has a front-row seat to any new developments. As always, we will be keeping an eye on how these new advisory levels are received across the industry and any expectations regulators have for their implementation. In the meantime, you are welcome to reach out to us at with any specific questions or concerns. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® News and Views - January 25, 2023](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-january-25-2023/) **Published:** January 25, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – January 25, 2023 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - January 25, 2023 - 8:24 pm - Tags: Drinking Water, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/news-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") We’re less than a month into the new year, and plenty has happened in the world of PFAS contamination and testing . To help Pace® customers stay up to date, we’ve compiled the latest news and developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. ### U.S. EPA Opens the Books on PFAS Reporting Data While there aren’t any national MCLs on PFAS yet, the U.S. EPA has taken a number of actions that will increase the amount of data available on the presence of PFAS being manufactured, imported, used, or discharged into the environment. Much of what we’ve been reporting over the last several months focused on the use of existing programs, such as the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5), Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), etc., to gather this data. While much of the data is publicly available, it’s not been easy to get a big-picture view of potential PFAS contamination as these programs are run by different groups within the agency. That changed in January with the EPA’s release of an online, publicly available [PFAS Analytical Tool](https://awsedap.epa.gov/public/extensions/PFAS_Tools/PFAS_Tools.html) that allows users to access PFAS reporting data on a nation-wide or local level. It will be interesting to see how the public and the press uses this resource in the coming months, especially in light of the new health advisories for PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, and GenX and the UCMR 5 occurrence data that is expected to start coming online mid-2023. ### PFAS Covered by TRI Continues to Expand The U.S. EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) database tracks toxic chemical releases from industrial facilities into the environment. On January 6, 2023, the agency announced it would be adding [9 additional PFAS](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-requires-reporting-releases-and-other-waste-management-nine-additional-pfas) to TRI reporting requirements, bringing the total number of PFAS up to 189. The chemicals added include: - PFBA (CAS# 375-22-4) - Perfluorobutanoate (CAS# 45048-62-2) - Ammonium perfluorobutanoate (CAS# 10495-86-0) - Potassium perfluorobutanoate (CAS# 2966-54-3) - Sodium perfluorobutanoate (CAS# 2218-54-4) - Alcohols, C8-16, γ-ω-perfluoro, reaction products with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane, glycidol and stearyl alc. (CAS# 2728655-42-1) - Acetamide, N-\[3-(dimethylamino)propyl\]-, 2-\[(γ-ω-perfluoro-C4-20-alkyl)thio\] derivs. (CAS# 2738952-61-7) - Acetic acid, 2-\[(γ-ω-perfluoro-C4-20-alkyl)thio\] derivs., 2-hydroxypropyl esters (CAS# 2744262-09-5) - Acetamide, N-(2-aminoethyl)-, 2-\[(γ-ω-perfluoro-C4-20-alkyl)thio\] derivs., polymers with N1,N1-dimethyl-1,3-propanediamine, epichlorohydrin and ethylenediamine, oxidized (CAS# 2742694-36-4) ### EPA & Army Corps of Engineers Update WOTUS Definition ![mississipi](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/mississipi.png)On December 30, 2022, the U.S. EPA and Army Corps of Engineers updated the definition of what types of bodies of water qualify as [Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS)](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-12/Public%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf) and would, thereby, be subject to regulatory action under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This redefinition could have an impact on entities with “relatively permanent” bodies of water that have a “significant nexus” to traditional WOTUS. For example, the **NPDES** (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) is a permitting program designed to regulate the discharge of pollutants into WOTUS. The redefinition could increase the reporting requirements for companies discharging wastewater containing PFAS. ### EPA Issues More PFAS Test Orders In October of 2021, under the auspices of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the U.S. EPA create the National PFAS Testing Strategy to help address the lack of toxicity data for the majority of PFAS compounds. Under this program, the EPA is authorized to issue test orders to manufacturers of PFAS compounds, requiring them to submit toxicity data. This can be existing data from past research or new research initiated in response to the test order. On January 4, 2023, the EPA [issued test orders](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-01/10434-01_TSCA_Test%20Order_PFAS-HFPO%29_AA_Signature_2023-01-04.pdf) to Chemours, DuPont, and 3M to submit toxicity data for HFPO (CAS #428-59-1), a PFAS used in making plastics and in organic chemical . To be clear, these are testing orders issued to the manufacturers of this compound. They are not orders to industry to begin testing for HFPO in various matrices. In fact, there are no current EPA-validated analytical methods that can analyze for HFPO. ### Testing Private Wells for PFAS **![well](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/well.png)**UCMR 5, the drinking water sampling program mandated by the EPA under the auspices of the NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act), doesn’t cover private wells. However, some states are voluntarily funding programs to test private wells and small systems not covered by UCMR 5. As [this story points out](https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/breaking/2022/12/16/private-wells-in-oneida-county-town-have-forever-chemicals-160-times-over-state-standards/69735686007/), PFAS can show up in some unexpected places, far from suspected sources of contamination. Pace® is a UCMR-approved lab. We also offer testing programs for private wells and smaller systems. We’d be happy to help with your 2023 budgeting and planning by providing cost estimates. [Reach out to us](https://pfas.com/contact/) for a consultation or a quote. ### EU Countries Look to Expand Definition of PFAS As you may know, estimates for how many PFAS there are ranges from just under 5,000 to more than 12,000. A contributing factor to this discrepancy is the slight difference in how PFAS are defined by various industry organizations. Five countries in the EU are pushing for a ban on HFOs, a class of compounds commonly used in cooling applications as a replacement for HFCs. While HFOs have not been seen as PFAS in the U.S., that may change. As [this article](https://www.coolingpost.com/world-news/pfas-refrigerant-ban-could-impact-eu-green-aims/) points out, if such a ban is successful, it will have wide ranging implications for the HVAC industry. ### EPA Updates NPDES FAQ Recently, the U.S. EPA added more details to its NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) [FAQ page](https://www.epa.gov/cwa-methods/frequent-questions-about-pfas-methods-npdes-permits), providing an update on Draft Method 1633. As we’ve mentioned in past News and Views, the EPA issued a memo in April of 2022 that stated, “In the absence of a final 40 CFR § 136 method, use CWA wastewater draft analytical method 1633.” However, the new FAQ page says that in the absence of a final method the applicant may use any suitable method…” In our opinion, most NPDES permittees should use Draft Method 1633 if at all possible. While not finalized, this method was designed with NPDES in mind. Not having to justify the use of some other method should also reduce your administrative burden, a welcome change to those struggling to keep up with PFAS reporting requirements. Pace® offers this method at several of the labs in our network and will seek certification when it becomes available. ### Update on Draft Method 1633 In the updated [NPDES FAQ](https://www.epa.gov/cwa-methods/frequent-questions-about-pfas-methods-npdes-permits), the U.S. EPA also provides an update on the status of Draft Method 1633. As noted, the current version (Draft 3) contains updated quality control criteria, and NPDES permit applicants are encouraged to use this version. Final quality control acceptance criteria derived from the multi-lab validation study for all aqueous matrices is expected to come later. The final Method 1633 is also expected to include quality control criteria for other matrices, such as solids, leachate, and fish tissue. Pace® has been participating in the multi-lab validation study, and we’d be happy to [answer any questions](https://pfas.com/contact/) you may have. Get the latest on Draft Method 1633 by attending our Webinar: **[A Deep Dive into the Third Draft of Method 1633 for PFAS](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-draft-method-1633-webinar-feb-2).** ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Drinking Water, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Our Take on the U.S. EPA’s PFAS Priorities](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/our-take-on-the-u-s-epas-pfas-priorities/) **Published:** June 18, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Our Take on the U.S. EPA’s PFAS Priorities - By: Paul Jackson - June 18, 2025 - 4:32 pm - Tags: EPA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/blog20header20281429-6.png "blog20header20281429-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In recent weeks, the [U.S. EPA’s announcement](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/administrator-zeldin-announces-major-epa-actions-combat-pfas-contamination) outlining the agency’s priorities has dominated the PFAS news. In this post, we share our take on highlights from the announcement and what they may mean for our clients. ### U.S. EPA Sets the Stage for 2025-2028 Released on April 28, [EPA’s press release](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/administrator-zeldin-announces-major-epa-actions-combat-pfas-contamination) is worth reading because the take from online commentators has differed wildly. Some argue the announcement lacks substance. Others have read specific intent behind some of the statements, although some of the inferred intentions may be skewed by the actions commentators would like to see taken. Our take is somewhere between the two views. We expected PFAS to remain a top priority due to civil litigation, public pressure, existing science, and the appointment of Lee Zeldin as EPA administrator, a former Congressman with a track record of supporting PFAS legislation. There’s also the fact that EPA’s PFAS Action Plan was released in 2019 under the first Trump administration. Of course, the agency administration is different, but we took that as a sign that the White House would be open to prioritizing PFAS-related issues. That said, we agree that many details are so vague as to be almost impossible to predict what actions fulfilling these priorities will entail. At best, the agency set the stage with this announcement, but we don’t yet know how the story will play out over the next four years. #### What We’re Watching At the risk of reading EPA’s announcement with our own hopes in mind, we decided a few priorities were worth calling out. If achieved, they could advance the state of the science to the advantage of those who produce/use PFAS in their operations and those concerned with ensuring a toxin-free environment. Here are some of the priorities we’ll be watching closely: **Priority:** Provide more frequent updates to the [PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance](https://www.epa.gov/pfas/interim-guidance-destruction-and-disposal-pfas-and-materials-containing-pfas)—changing from every three years to annually—as EPA continues to assess the effectiveness of available treatment technologies. **Our take:** The increased frequency is good and needed, provided the updates are substantive. Definitive guidance needs to be based on sound science, and that can take time. For our part, Pace® is helping clients evaluate PFAS treatment options through our [PFAS Treatability Studies Center of Excellence](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/). **Priority:** Ramp up the development of testing methods to improve detection and strategies to address PFAS. **![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (15)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE2015.png)Our take:** Last year saw several significant advancements in PFAS testing, including the finalization of EPA 1633 and 1621. Pace® was involved in the validation of both of these test methods as well as ASTM D8421/D8535. Even so, there are limitations to currently available test methods, such as the ability to detect total organic fluorine or specific categories of PFAS, such as short-chain PFAS and fluoropolymers. While it’s too early to say what EPA has in mind here, we’re eager to continue to work with them on the next phase of test method development. **Priority:** Develop effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) for PFAS manufacturers and metal finishers and evaluate other ELGs necessary for reduction of PFAS discharges. **Our take:** We’re assuming EPA will finalize the ELGs planned for landfills. This priority was announced in [Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15](https://info.pacelabs.com/elg-preliminary-plan-15) and affirmed in [Preliminary Plan 16](https://www.epa.gov/eg/preliminary-effluent-guidelines-program-plan). The above priority also leads us to believe that EPA is likely to proceed with the proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) and perhaps expand it to include data collection from more Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs). Our on-demand webinar, [US EPA Information Collection Rule (ICR) for PFAS and NPDES](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes), takes a deep dive into the ICR if you’re looking for more details. **Priority:** Implement section 8(a)7 to smartly collect necessary information, as Congress envisioned and consistent with TSCA, without overburdening small businesses and article importers. **Our take:** The way this statement is worded leads us to believe there may be some reporting exemptions added. A few days ago, the agency also announced a [proposed extension](https://usc-word-edit.officeapps.live.com/we/Our%20take:%20It%20seemed%20that%20a%20lot%20of%20people%20were%20hoping%20for%20significant%20changes%20to%20the%20TSCA%20reporting%20requirements,%20but%20it%20doesn%E2%80%99t%20look%20like%20that%E2%80%99s%20going%20to%20happen.%E2%80%AFHowever,%20the%20way%20this%20statement%20is%20worded%20leads%20us%20to%20believe%20there%20may%20be%20some%20reporting%20exemptions%20added.%20TSCA%20reporting%20doesn%E2%80%99t%20typically%20require%20PFAS%20testing,%20so%20my%20team%20isn%E2%80%99t%20usually%20involved.%20Nevertheless,%20our%20Regulatory%20and%20Compliance%20team%20does%20work%20with%20TSCA%20clients,%20so%20they%20are%20watching%20this%20one%20closely.) to the reporting deadlines. It’s not yet clear if the agency intends to take additional action to decrease the reporting burden. TSCA reporting doesn’t typically require PFAS testing, so my team isn’t usually involved. Nevertheless, our [Regulatory and Compliance team](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/) does work with TSCA clients, so they are watching this one closely. **Priority:** Finish public comment period for biosolids risk assessment and determine path forward based on comments. **Our take:** Biosolids have already received a lot of attention from state legislators in 2025. This priority seems to recognize that biosolids can be a critical contributor to PFAS contamination. We’ve been [testing PFAS in biosolids](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-analyzing-pfas-in-biosolids) for several years, so we’re very interested in seeing what direction EPA takes after they finalize the report. **Update:** While we didn’t comment on EPA’s review of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, the agency has since announced their intentions. The Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS will remain as is; however, the limits for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA and the Hazard Index will be rescinded and reconsidered. [The full announcement](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-it-will-keep-maximum-contaminant-levels-pfoa-pfos) can be found on the EPA’s website. ##### A First Step No matter how vaguely worded, we believe this announcement moves the ball forward. At a minimum, we now know that the current administration isn’t planning to bury PFAS, metaphorically speaking at least. Under the Biden administration, the agency took what started as the [PFAS Action Plan in 2019](https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2019-02/documents/pfas_action_plan_021319_508compliant_1.pdf) and turned it into a [PFAS Strategic Roadmap](https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-strategic-roadmap-epas-commitments-action-2021-2024). Leveraging what had been learned in two short years, this document included more detail and more specific priorities and objectives, giving those impacted by the agency’s actions a heads up on what to expect. Our hope is that the current EPA administration will take a similar path. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** EPA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [The Impact of Wastewater Treatment on PFAS Contamination](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-impact-of-wastewater-treatment-on-pfas-contamination/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The Impact of Wastewater Treatment on PFAS Contamination - By: Paul Jackson - January 20, 2021 - 8:00 pm - Tags: PFAS, Wastewater ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PFAS-Graphic.gif "PFAS-Graphic – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") One of the questions we often get asked is whether wastewater treatment processes remove PFAS. Here’s the bottom line. You won’t be able to rely on your local wastewater treatment plant to solve your PFAS problem for you. That’s because traditional wastewater treatment processes do not remove PFAS. In fact, they can convert PFAS precursors into PFAS. ### How PFAS Enters the Wastewater Treatment System To understand the link between PFAS and wastewater, let’s take a closer look at the inputs and outputs of a typical wastewater treatment facility to see how traditional wastewater treatment practices can contribute to PFAS contamination. To be clear, municipal wastewater treatment plants are sometimes receivers of wastewater containing PFAS, they are not the original sources of PFAS contamination. **Industry:** The first input we need to consider is the upstream industry. Whether these companies manufacture the PFAS chemicals themselves or include PFAS compounds in their production processes, they can release PFAS chemicals in a variety of ways.![pexels-chris-leboutillier-929385](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-chris-leboutillier-929385.jpg) **Wastewater from production:** When water is used in manufacturing production, it can become contaminated with PFAS. In some industries, this wastewater can be recycled back into the production process. When it can’t, it is often treated and then released into the environment where it can contaminate local waterways and groundwater. Currently, MI is one of the few states that has PFAS sampling requirements as part of its industrial wastewater discharge permits. Some industrial wastewater is sent into the sewer system after an initial treatment to remove solids, oils, and other contaminants. From there, it flows to the same municipal wastewater treatment plant that processes domestic wastewater. (The water that flows down our sinks, toilets, and shower drains.) **Leachate from landfill:** Nearly every industry produces waste that winds up in a landfill. When a liquid (rain, condensation, liquid waste) passes through solid waste, the liquid byproduct is called “leachate.” If liquid passes through and from waste that contains PFAS, it’s likely that the leachate will too. If the landfill has a leachate collection system installed, the leachate is often sent to the local wastewater treatment plant for processing. **Domestic waste:** The second input is the household waste produced by the community. When products made using PFAS compounds are disposed of, they can contaminate the surrounding environment. To minimize contamination, municipal landfills are lined, and the leachate is collected. Again, this leachate is typically sent to the local wastewater treatment plant for processing. **Firefighting foam:** Finally, the surfactant characteristic of PFAS compounds make them particularly effective for extinguishing chemical fires and fires fueled by flammable liquids. Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used by firefighters has contained PFAS for decades. For years the primary PFAS chemical used was PFOS, but its use was discontinued in 2002 to be replaced by other PFAS compounds with similar properties. ![pexels-pixabay-47863](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-pixabay-47863.jpg) Newer, fluorine-free AFFF products are available, but AFFF has a long shelf life, so stockpiles are still in use and storage. In addition, one of the primary uses of AFFF is to fight aviation fires. You can find more information about the FAA’s research into fluorine-free foams (FFF) [on the agency’s website](https://www.airporttech.tc.faa.gov/Airport-Safety/Aircraft-Rescue-Fire-Fighting/Are-FFFs-the-new-AFFF), but the FAA has yet to approve these newer formulations for use in aviation emergencies. > *“Recently, new foam formulas known as fluorine-free foams (FFFs) have shown potential to replace current AFFFs, but they have not yet been proven to possess equivalent fire-extinguishing capabilities—a disadvantage which could require additional capacity for foam and/or additional trucks and delay fire extinguishment, when every moment is precious. For these reasons, the FAA plans to evaluate FFFs and assess performance standards for FFFs use at airports.”* FAA website, cited Nov 30, 2020 So, the contamination scenario goes like this: There is an emergency or training exercise in which AFFF is used. The liquid fuel for the fire mixed with AFFF can contaminate neighboring surface water if not completely contained. Also, once the fire has been extinguished, firefighters may hose down the area. The resulting runoff can contaminate soil, ground, and surface waters directly, but if the runoff is directed into a storm drain, it will flow to the local wastewater treatment facility or surface water body. ### How Wastewater Treatment is a Link in the PFAS Chain That was a quick look at how PFAS contamination enters the wastewater treatment plant. As I noted in the introduction, traditional wastewater treatment processes do not remove PFAS. And they can convert PFAS precursors into PFAS. Now, let’s consider the outputs to see how PFAS enters the water and food supply. **Treated water discharge** – Once wastewater is treated, it is discharged into the local environment. If this treated effluent contains PFAS, it then contaminates its receiving water that may be a source water for a downstream public water supply. **Biosolids** – Wastewater treatment processes also produce a significant amount of sludge, often referred to as biosolids when it’s land applied as fertilizer. The EPA estimates that approximately 60% of these biosolids are applied for agricultural purposes, potentially introducing PFAS that are bioaccumulative into the food chain through plant uptake. [Some states and municipalities](https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/concerns-rise-tainted-sewage-sludge-spread-croplands-65554962) are re-examining the practice of using biosolids produced by wastewater treatment as a cheap fertilizer, but the alternative is to send these biosolids to a landfill. From here, they can reenter the wastewater treatment process via leachate. ### Do I need to sample influent as well as effluent at my wastewater treatment plant? Let me end our discussion by answering a common question we get from wastewater treatment operators: Do I need to sample influent as well as effluent for PFAS? As always, the first place to look is at the regulations. Some states may require wastewater treatment plant operators to test influent to determine whether they are receiving PFAS from industry. For example, as part of a crackdown on industrial PFAS contamination, [MI required its wastewater treatment operators](https://www.michigan.gov/pfasresponse/0,9038,7-365-88059_91299---,00.html) to test influent to determine whether they were receiving PFAS-contaminated industrial wastewater. If there are no regulatory drivers or permit limits you need to consider, sampling influent may be sufficient since PFAS pass through wastewater treatment plant processes for the most part unchanged. However, if you have detectable levels of PFAS in your effluent, it may be useful to sample influent as well to determine if effluent levels are caused by PFAS compounds or PFAS precursors. If PFAS is detected in either influent or effluent, it’s likely to be advisable to sample upstream to determine the actual source of PFAS contamination. Again, WWTPs are sometimes receivers of PFAS contamination from upstream sources and are not the original source. Ultimately, it’s a decision your project team will need to make based on their objectives. If you have additional questions about PFAS contamination and wastewater treatment or need assistance planning a project, [please reach out to us directly](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences.html). One of our advisors would be happy to help. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS, Wastewater **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Now On Demand: PFAS Technical & Regulatory Update for Wastewater Professionals](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/now-on-demand-pfas-technical-regulatory-update-for-wastewater-professionals/) **Published:** April 26, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Now On Demand: PFAS Technical & Regulatory Update for Wastewater Professionals - By: Paul Jackson - April 26, 2022 - 2:00 pm - Tags: PFAS, Wastewater ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/greg-jewett-FguPISW7ido-unsplash2028129-1-1024x683.jpg "greg-jewett-FguPISW7ido-unsplash2028129-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The U.S. EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap has a much greater focus on PFAS in wastewater than ever before. For example, the Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELGs) are a tool the EPA already uses to enforce regulatory limits on pollutants in wastewater discharged into surface waters and municipal sewage treatment facilities. As noted in the roadmap, the EPA plans to use this tool to take a more proactive approach to restricting PFAS levels in wastewater discharge across [several key industries](https://pfas.com/pfas-regulations/epa-pfas-focus-by-industry/). While water quality managers responsible for municipal drinking water systems have been dealing with PFAS regulations for several years, many wastewater professionals are new to the PFAS world. The EPA’s roadmap will have significant implications for municipal wastewater professionals and their counterparts in industry, so they’ll need to catch up quickly. To help, my colleagues and I held a **PFAS Technical & Regulatory Update** in early March specifically geared toward municipal and industrial wastewater professionals. In this webinar, we covered several topics including: - Sources of PFAS in Wastewater - Wastewater Test Methods - Update on Wastewater Regulations - Sampling Do’s and Don’ts **[Watch the Webinar](https://blog.pacelabs.com/cs/c/?cta_guid=3b747194-e95d-478b-aa8c-169e7fcf5460&signature=AAH58kH0R2-zwv6SCBaJKGQeVdR0w8rHbg&portal_id=6835044&pageId=71540564644&placement_guid=871cdf62-f724-4ecd-a08e-4d39818e4ac1&click=d89fb5e7-d7a1-4853-bc88-b092a8381d8a&redirect_url=APefjpHGZ4a3ajCyvONtz621wcs5thwMTByidmfp6KL29W6jVUzBzJkKjRBpjcWg3mhB7jpYV1z3mf4Ve-VW9v_l3VNfYz_hhmy9VrUgGJZEQfAlp9PLtIQsVhYeiHWWO5v5IobCoxiIe7SrVnG0Lz_r8wFnAcvjtbgqSZ0CWZRHcpL72aFM01sQSeaqPtlqdZBjmbpsM6ve&hsutk=&canon=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pacelabs.com%2Fen%2Fpfas-blog%2Fpfas-faqs-0-0&ts=1761236014117)** If you’re a wastewater professional, I think you’ll find this webinar informative. Remember, too, that Pace® PFAS experts are here to answer any questions you may have. We can also dive deeper into wastewater regulations in your state and provide scenario-specific guidance on compliance requirements and how Pace® can support your risk mitigation strategy. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS, Wastewater **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [PFAS FAQs for Wastewater Professionals](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-faqs-for-wastewater-professionals/) **Published:** June 15, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS FAQs for Wastewater Professionals - By: Paul Jackson - June 15, 2022 - 7:00 pm - Tags: PFAS, Wastewater ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pfasfaq-03-1-1024x576.jpg "pfasfaq-03-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Released in Q4 2021, the U.S. EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap includes a number of planned actions related to wastewater. To help municipal and industrial wastewater professionals get up to speed quickly on current and pending actions, we’ve compiled this list of frequently asked questions. We’ve also included this list in our eBook: [The Wastewater Professional’s Guide to PFAS Contamination and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater). However, things happen fast in the PFAS world, so we’ve added some last-minute additions to our responses based on actions taken by the EPA and others in the few short weeks since we published The Guide. ### What’s the status of the new PFAS test methods under development by the EPA for non-potable water and solids? The recently published EPA Method 8327 was finalized for EPA’s RCRA program, but has limitations that restrict its applicability to wastewater testing for PFAS. EPA Draft Method 1633, published in August of 2021, is a more relevant method for wastewater professionals. This method is capable of analyzing for 40 PFAS compounds across several non-potable water and solid matrices. As written, this method closely resembles PFAS by Isotope Dilution, a method developed by Pace® for non-potable water and solids, which is also used by the DOD and several states. Pace® is participating in the EPA’s multi-lab validation study for Draft Method 1633. Eventually, Method 1633 will be adopted into SW-846 and given an SW-846 test method number. The SW-846 method will be required of environmental programs that fall under RCRA and CERCLA jurisdiction, such as solid waste facilities and Superfund sites. We expect Method 1633 and its SW-846 counterpart to replace lab and state-specific SOPs as well as become the method of choice for DOD projects. In fact, the DOD has already issued a timeline for when it will require the use of Method 1633, whether it is still in draft form or not. ***Update:** As we noted in The Wastewater Professionals Guide, we expected that, once finalized, Draft Method 1633 would be the required method for regulatory programs that fall under the EPA Office of Water, including wastewater and stormwater discharge monitoring. However, this happened a little faster than we anticipated. On April 28th, the EPA issued a memo stating that Draft Method 1633 is now the required method for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. In the memo, the EPA also stated that the new Draft Method 1621 for Adsorbable Organofluorine (AOF) may also be used. Pace® recently provided the method’s single lab validation study for EPA.* ### Do I need to test both untreated and treated wastewater at our treatment facility for PFAS? **![Wastewater-treatment](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Wastewater-treatment.jpg)**This is a common question we get from water quality managers and wastewater professionals working at both municipal wastewater treatment facilities and in industry. Testing treated wastewater before it is released into the environment where it can directly impact drinking water sources or local wildlife is vital. If treated effluent levels are elevated, testing influent can provide a clearer picture as to the source of the PFAS. As noted in our discussion on test methods in [The Wastewater Professional’s Guide](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater), TOP Assay can detect PFAS precursors that may be converted into terminal PFAS during traditional wastewater treatment. Any PFAS present in the influent may also be passed on to the sludge produced during processing, so testing effluent is also critical if the facility plans to market these biosolids for land application as fertilizer. Some states are currently considering legislation requiring the testing of these biosolids before they are land applied. As the U.S. EPA issues monitoring orders to industry, testing both untreated and treated wastewater may be called for by law. Landfills may also be required to test leachate for PFAS. **Update:** In April 2022, Maine became the first state in the U.S. to [ban the application of biosolids](https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1417&item=8&snum=130) as soil amendments. **Update:** New Hampshire state legislators passed a bill in May that allows wastewater treatment facilities to [require providers of discharge to their facilities to test for PFAS](https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB1185/id/2461866). ### What’s the status of regulations related to PFAS in biosolids? Traditional wastewater treatment does not remove PFAS, so any PFAS in municipal wastewater influent may be passed on to the sludge/biosolids produced during the treatment process. It is estimated that at least 50% of these biosolids are land applied as soil amendments in the U.S., and PFAS has been detected in many farm products such as meat, eggs, and milk. At the state level, Maine has led the way in considering legislation to combat PFAS contamination in biosolids. As noted above, Maine became the first state in the U.S. to [ban the application of biosolids](https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1417&item=8&snum=130) as soil amendments, and New Hampshire state legislators passed a bill in May that allows wastewater treatment facilities to [require providers of discharge to their facilities to test for PFAS](https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB1185/id/2461866). More states may follow the lead of Maine and New Hampshire as the focus on PFAS in farming heats up. At the federal level, the U.S. EPA is initiating a couple of actions related to PFAS in biosolids. Once finalized, EPA Draft Method 1633 will be required for analyzing biosolids. Until 1633 is a final method, however, Pace® is certified in many states and with TNI NELAC to use the Pace® PFAS by ID method. Pace® is also bringing EPA Draft Method 1633 online and will make it available before finalized by the EPA. The EPA is collaborating with the DOD to develop Method 1633, which will be appropriate for analyzing a wide range of matrices, including biosolids, for 40 PFAS compounds. The 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap calls for this method to complete multi-lab validation for wastewater by fall 2022, thereby allowing the promulgation of this method under the Clean Water Act. **Update:** As noted above, the EPA has moved quickly with Draft Method 1633, requiring its use for NPDES permitting despite the method not yet having completed multi-site validation. ### What are the recommendations for disposing of sludge/biosolids contaminated with PFAS? At this point, there really is no easy answer. In many municipalities, sludge is sent to the local sanitary landfill. If the sludge is contaminated with PFAS, it will add to any contamination that is already present in the landfill from other PFAS-containing waste, e.g., waterproof fabrics, food wrappers, household chemicals, etc. This is one of the reasons it is so important to test landfill leachate before releasing it into the environment or into the wastewater treatment cycle.![ariungoo-batzorig-OMq9yeQjkGg-unsplash](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ariungoo-batzorig-OMq9yeQjkGg-unsplash.jpg) Incineration of sludge is also used as a disposal method. However, there is new research suggesting that many commercial incinerators may not reach temperatures high enough to destroy the chemical bonds of PFAS. Particles of Incomplete Combustion (PICs) containing PFAS have been found in stack emissions and in communities surrounding these incineration sites. In the EPA’s 2020 Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS, the agency said it planned to study the impact of incineration on PFAS and the effectiveness of measures to control the resulting PICs. As mandated by the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, the EPA is required to release its Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS. The next guidance must be published by the end of 2023 and is expected to include a more prescriptive approach to the disposal of biosolids containing PFAS. **Update:** The DOD has temporarily halted the incineration of AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) containing PFAS due to similar concerns over incomplete combustion. ### Should we test our effluent for total organofluorine? This is a question best presented to your legal and risk mitigation team, but there are a few things you should consider. There are ongoing discussions in the scientific and regulatory communities about regulating PFAS as a class of chemicals. The EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap calls for increased toxicity testing on several of the more common PFAS and a detailed review of the available data. From a liability perspective, organizations should understand that legal limits do not need to exist at the time the contamination occurred for the responsible parties to be held accountable years, and even decades, later. Many of our industrial clients are testing wastewater discharge for specific PFAS beyond those targeted by the EPA and for total organofluorine. Total organofluorine data provides deeper insights into PFAS contamination as it enables detection of the total of all PFAS present as a single number versus the total level of individual PFAS compounds, which helps inform risk mitigation and remediation strategies. The development of Draft Test Method 1621 is a great example. As noted above, the U.S. EPA has included it as an allowable test method for NPDES permitting even though the method has yet to be finalized. See the test methods section of [The Wastewater Professional’s Guide](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater) for more details on other TOF methods for analyzing total organofluorine. For a more complete assessment of EPA actions impacting your industry or organization, watch our most recent on-demand webinar: [PFAS Considerations for Wastewater Professionals](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-considerations-for-wastewater-professionals), or reach out to our emerging contaminants team for a customized [Technical & Regulatory Briefing](https://pfas.com/contact/). ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS, Wastewater **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [8-Point PFAS Lab Checklist](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/8-point-pfas-lab-checklist/) **Published:** July 14, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## 8-Point PFAS Lab Checklist - By: Paul Jackson - July 14, 2021 - 7:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/8-Points20blog20post20graphic-01-1024x768.jpg "8-Points20blog20post20graphic-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Once [UCMR 5](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/drinking-water-ucmr/) goes into effect in 2023, ALL public water systems serving more than 3300 people plus 800 randomly selected smaller water systems will need to begin testing for 29 PFAS (and Lithium). That is, if EPA leaves its current UCMR 5 proposal unchanged before it finalizes the rule. It’s also likely that, before UCMR 5 sampling starts in 2023, PFOA and PFOS will have federally enforceable MCLs (Maximum Contaminant Limits) for all water systems under the SDWA (Safe Drinking Water Act). Some state labs will be able to assist with the sampling and testing. However, not all labs will be approved for UCMR 5 compliance. And even if a particular lab is approved, it may not be able to handle the volume of tests required to cover every water system that needs to be tested. To help you choose a lab partner that can meet your PFAS testing requirements, we put together a checklist of characteristics you should look for. ### 1. Is the lab certified or accredited? **![1 - lab certified](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/120-20lab20certified.jpg)**Not all states offer environmental lab certification for PFAS, but if they do, this can narrow your choice of lab partners quickly. If your state doesn’t offer a PFAS certification, look for labs that are accredited by other reputable agencies and groups, including TNI NELAC, DoD, DOE, and ISO. EPA rules for participation in UCMR 5 are more rigorous than those required for state certifications. Direct EPA approval is required for each test method, and EPA is currently reviewing lab applications for UCMR 5. Until EPA releases a list of approved UCMR 5 labs, look to see if the lab has experience and approval for previous rounds of UCMR. ### 2. Which matrices can the lab test for PFAS? **![2 - matrices-01](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/220-20matrices-01.jpg)**UCMR 5 is focused on contaminants in drinking water. Some states have also issued standards or guidance for non-potable water and soil. While not at the regulatory stage yet, many state environmental agencies are researching PFAS levels in other matrices, such as biota (plant and animal tissue). Knowing which matrices you need to test for PFAS is essential to choosing a lab that can meet your requirements. Almost all environmental labs that focus on PFAS can test drinking water. Many do at least some form of non-potable water testing as well. Other matrices, including biota, AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam), air and emissions, food packaging, ash (e.g., from commercial and industrial incinerators), landfill leachate, biosolids/sludge, and wastewater influent and effluent, require environmental labs with specialized knowledge and equipment. ### 3. Which PFAS test methods does the lab offer? **![3 - test methods-01](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/320-20test20methods-01.jpg)**State and EPA drinking water compliance requires either EPA test method 537.1, 533, or both, depending on the PFAS compounds included in the regulation. For example, UCMR 5 will require both 533 and 537.1 to analyze for all 29 PFAS compounds in the proposed rule. EPA does not have a validated test method for matrices other than drinking water. However, in 2019, they introduced SW-846 Method 8327, a screening method for non-potable water. As of right now, SW-846 Method 8327 is in draft form, and may be finalized before the end of this year. EPA is also developing definitive methods for both the RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) and NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems) programs for testing of non-potable water, solids, and biota. The RCRA method will be included in SW-846, possibly designated as EPA 8328. EPA is seeking to finalize these methods by the end of 2021. These methods are now in the multi-lab validation phase, so finalization in 2021 is expected. DoD requires QSM Table B-15, using isotope dilution, for analysis of non-potable water and soil. Some non-federal regulatory agencies require QSM Table B-15 as well. The number of test methods available can be overwhelming. To be sure your lab employs the right method, always check with your state or governing authority to see if they specify which methods to use for compliance and if they have recommendations for matrices other than drinking water. If you’re not sure where to find that information, [reach out to us](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us). We’d be happy to point you in the right direction and provide our perspectives. ### 4. If using a non-validated method, can the lab supply a defined SOP? **![4 - SOP-01](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/420-20SOP-01.jpg)**DoD QSM Table B-15 is often referred to as a test method, but it is actually a series of strict quality control and technical requirements that must be followed by the environmental lab. While DoD QSM Table B-15 can’t be used for EPA drinking water compliance, its stringent baseline requirements make it ideal, not only for [military installations](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/dod-and-federal-agencies) but also for many civilian PFAS assessments, such as at [commercial airports](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/airports). Many labs also offer test method “537M”, but that designation simply means they modified EPA test method 537 in some way or another. There is no defined test method 537M, so one lab’s modifications and quality control protocols might not be the same as another. If your lab will be using 537M, ask for documented SOPs and be sure their modified test method includes isotope dilution. Once EPA SW-846 and Office of Water test methods are finalized, 537M should be quickly phased out as a designation. ### 5. Will the lab provide the results in a Level IV data package? **![5 - level IV data-01](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/520-20level2020IV20data-01.jpg)**In the first few decades since EPA was established, each EPA region had its own reporting procedures and formats. Inconsistent reporting across regions made evaluating data more difficult. A Level IV data package is a defined set of reporting requirements set by EPA for many types of environmental projects, such as a designated Superfund site. Level IV reports are also usually required for DoD projects. This level of data reporting helps establish the validity of the data and makes it defensible in a court of law. Not all projects require a Level IV data package, and not all labs provide them. Even if they do, the amount of effort a lab has to put into creating a Level IV data package may vary as will the costs. For example, many of the Pace labs that routinely work with Superfund sites have automated much of the process of creating a Level IV data package. ### 6. Does the lab provide electronic data deliverables (EDD) and in what formats? **![7 - EDD-01](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/720-20EDD-01.jpg)**Providing data electronically so it can be further analyzed is also vital. If you’re testing for PFAS as part of a state compliance program, check to see if your state has an EDD format requirement. Other examples of formats that may be required, depending on the purpose of the data collection, include FUDSCHEM, ERPIMS, SDWIS, SDWARS, ERIS, SEDD 2A, EQuIS, or SNEDD. If you aren’t certain what EDD format is required for your project, we may be able to provide you with [a quick answer](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us). ### 7. Can the lab meet your timeline? **![7 - timeline-01](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/720-20timeline-01.jpg)**If dangerous levels of PFAS are suspected, such as after a chemical spill, turnaround time can be critical. The fastest lab may not be the one closest to you. Pace Analytical has a [Rapid Response team](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/rapid-response/) that can assist in an emergency. We also offer [P*FAST*®](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/mobile-lab/)[, ](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PFAS%20Microsite/PFAS%20Microsite%20Page%20Specific%20Artwork/PFAS%20Local%20and%20State%20govt/2020-01-20-pfast-mobile-lab-service.pdf)[the only certified mobile lab in the industry](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PFAS%20Microsite/PFAS%20Microsite%20Page%20Specific%20Artwork/PFAS%20Local%20and%20State%20govt/2020-01-20-pfast-mobile-lab-service.pdf) capable of analyzing PFAS in the single-digit, parts-per-trillion range. This mobile lab can identify PFAS plumes and source areas and provide fully defensible data, often with same-day results. ### 8. What other types of tests can the lab perform? **![8 - other tests-01-01](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/820-20other20tests-01-01.jpg)**While your immediate need may be to find a lab that can help you comply with UCMR 5 or a state testing requirement, it can’t hurt to keep an eye on the future. There are many state and federal proposals that call for the regulation of PFAS as a class of compounds. In its 2019 PFAS Action Plan, EPA committed to studying the issue. Testing for “non-targeted” PFAS (those not covered by the validated methods) requires specialized equipment and capabilities. For example, TOP Assay can be used to test for PFAS precursors. This subgroup of PFAS compounds can be oxidized into terminal PFAS (like PFOA and PFOS) through common processes such as traditional wastewater treatment. ### Request a Consultation My colleagues and I routinely provide technical and regulatory briefings for organizations ranging from state and local governments, to institutions, to industry. We’d be happy to schedule a private briefing for your organization. If you’re actively seeking a new lab partner, we invite you to contact us for more information about our qualifications and services. [Request a Briefing or Request Information](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us) ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [2022 PFAS FAQs](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/2022-pfas-faqs/) **Published:** April 6, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## 2022 PFAS FAQs - By: Paul Jackson - April 6, 2022 - 5:30 pm - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS, Wastewater ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Blog20Graphic20Faq-03-1-1024x576.png "Blog20Graphic20Faq-03-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### PFAS FAQs: Updated for 2022 Released in Q4 2021, the U.S. EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap set a number of actions in motion. This has led to new questions from municipal water and wastewater quality managers. We’ve combed through the questions we’re getting from Pace® clients to create this updated compendium of frequently asked questions and answers for 2022. [**Download the 2022 Municipality’s Guide to PFAS Testing and Contamination.**](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/ENV_PFAS/ENV_Muni%202022%20PaceEbook.pdf) ### WILL THE EPA’S PROPOSED MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVELS FOR PFOA AND PFOS BE THE SAME AS THE CURRENT HEALTH ADVISORY? **![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/carolien-van-oijen-E5HmmWbknoQ-unsplash-jpg.jpeg)**The U.S. EPA plans to propose a national drinking water standard for PFOA and PFOS in late 2022, with a final ruling expected in late 2023. The current health advisory level (HAL) is 70 ppt combined or individually for PFOA and PFOS; however, many expect they will go lower when the EPA proposes legally enforceable standards. The EPA may also choose to update its HALs for PFOA and PFOS even while the proposed drinking water standard is still working its way through the rulemaking process. ### HOW WILL THE EPA’S RECENT ACTIONS IMPACT STATE REGULATORY ACTIVITY? We expect PFAS regulatory action in the states to heat up based on both the growing public and political awareness of PFAS and actions the EPA has taken or plans to take in the near future. For example, many states have legally enforceable MCLs and various other limits for PFOA and PFOS based on the EPA’s health advisory. If the EPA lowers their health advisory for these two compounds, we could see states lower their legal limits even before the national drinking water standards are finalized in 2023. In 2021, the EPA updated its toxicity assessment for PFBS and published the assessment for GenX. The agency also plans to publish toxicity assessments for PFBA, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFDA over the next couple of years. Toxicity assessments can be a precursor to health advisories, and the EPA has announced that they anticipate issuing advisories for GenX and PFBS in the spring of 2022. As noted, state legislators and regulatory bodies may use these published toxicity assessments and proposed/published health advisories to inform state-level regulatory action. Finally, UCMR 5 could also have a significant impact once sampling begins in 2023. If municipalities start detecting high levels of the 29 PFAS included in the rule, pressure on state legislatures to pass PFAS laws will likely increase. ### WHAT’S THE STATUS OF THE NEW PFAS TEST METHODS UNDER DEVELOPMENT BY THE EPA FOR NON-POTABLE WATERS AND SOLIDS? **![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/greg-jewett-FguPISW7ido-unsplash201-jpg.jpeg)**EPA Method 8327 was finalized for EPA’s RCRA program but has limitations that restrict its applicability. EPA Draft Method 1633 was published in August of 2021 and enables analysis for 40 unique PFAS compounds in non-potable water and solid matrices. As written, the method closely resembles PFAS by Isotope Dilution, a method developed by Pace® for non-potable water and solids. Once finalized, Draft Method 1633 and its SW-846 counterpart method are expected to be the required methods for most regulatory programs moving forward, including wastewater and stormwater discharge monitoring, RCRA, and CERCLA. We predict that it will replace lab and state-specific SOPs as well as become the method of choice for DOD projects. ### ARE WE REQUIRED TO USE FIELD REAGENT BLANKS OR FIELD BLANKS? Field Reagent Blanks (FRBs) are used when testing drinking water to verify that PFAS were not introduced into a sample by cross-contamination during sampling. When testing environmental samples, e.g., soil and non-potable water, they are typically referred to as Field Blanks (FBs). Any sampling program that requires a test method that mandates the use of FRBs (e.g., EPA Methods 533 and 537.1) will automatically require FRBs. For example, UCMR 5 requires both Methods EPA 533 and 537.1 to test for the 29 PFAS on the unregulated contaminants list. One FRB is required per test method per sampling point under the program. Due to the potential for cross-contamination during sampling for PFAS, the inclusion of FRBs/FBs and other field QC samples are written into every available PFAS sampling SOP issued by various states and other organizations, such as the ITRC. ### SHOULD WE TEST OUR FIREFIGHTING FOAMS FOR PFAS? **![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-pixabay-37543-jpg.jpeg)**Many municipalities and businesses are switching to fluorine-free firefighting foams (FFF). However, while the FAA allows FFF to be used for training purposes, it has not yet been approved for actual aviation emergencies. Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) also has a long shelf life, and the ingredients are not always clearly marked. Furthermore, tests performed on some fluorine-free foams have shown that, although the foams do not contain PFOA or PFOS, they may not be completely fluorine-free. Pace® offers testing services for FFF that can determine which PFAS compounds are present, and if so, at what level. We also offer testing services for legacy AFFF. This data can be used to inform your disposal strategies. ### SHOULD WE TEST BOTH UNTREATED AND TREATED WASTEWATER? This is a common question we get from industrial and municipal wastewater professionals. Testing treated wastewater is clearly vital if it is being directly released into the environment and impacting drinking water sources. However, if treated wastewater levels are elevated, testing untreated wastewater can provide a clearer picture as to the source of the PFAS. For example, TOP Assay can detect PFAS precursors that may degrade into terminal PFAS during treatment. ### WHY SHOULD WE CONSIDER TESTING FOR TOTAL ORGANOFLUORINE? There are ongoing discussions in the scientific and regulatory communities about regulating PFAS as a class of chemicals. Testing for total organofluorine (TOF) can give you a clearer picture of total PFAS contamination as it enables detection of the total of all PFAS present as a single number versus the total level of individual PFAS compounds. For businesses concerned about future legal liabilities, testing for TOF can also inform your risk mitigation strategies. ### SHOULD PFAS TESTING BE INCLUDED IN OUR SITE ASSESSMENT BEFORE WE ACQUIRE A BUSINESS OR PROPERTY? ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-nithin-pa-2583028-jpg.jpeg)With PFOA and PFOS on track to be declared hazardous substances under CERCLA, including PFAS in your pre-acquisition Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) is more important than ever. PFAS compounds do not break down naturally, so contamination that occurred on a site decades ago may remain for decades and can create liability issues for a new owner. If the site history shows that the land was used by a business that manufactured PFAS or used PFAS in its processes, testing of soil, groundwater, and surface waters may be warranted. Also, remember to look for past use of AFFF on-site to fight fires involving flammable liquids, as runoff may have been allowed to seep into the local soil and groundwater. ### WHAT OTHER EPA ACTIONS MIGHT INCREASE MY POTENTIAL LIABILITY? The EPA has also proposed designating PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, and the GenX Chemicals as hazardous substances under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA further intends to clarify under this new ruling that it has the authority to require the investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites under RCRA’s corrective action program. To help assess liability issues, businesses that have manufactured or handled PFAS on-site, whether they still do today or not, should also consider testing potentially impacted matrices such as soil and groundwater. For a more complete assessment of EPA actions impacting your industry or organization, reach out to our emerging contaminants team for a [Technical & Regulatory Briefing](https://pfas.wpengine.com/?page_id=245). ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS, Wastewater **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® News and Views - May 3, 2022](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-may-3-2022/) **Published:** May 3, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – May 3, 2022 - By: Paul Jackson - May 3, 2022 - 2:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/news-1-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Ever since the PFAS Action Plan of 2019 was released by the U.S. EPA, the world of PFAS contamination, testing, and regulation has been moving forward at breakneck speed. To help Pace® customers stay up to date, we’re compiling the news and developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. ### EPA TARGETS FLUORINATED PLASTICS T![pexels-mali-maeder-802221](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pexels-mali-maeder-802221.jpg)he highest-profile litigation often centers on manufacturers of PFAS chemicals, but the direct source of PFAS contamination can be the products in which PFAS is either used as an ingredient or in the manufacturing process. Earlier this month, the EPA sent [an open letter to the fluorinated plastics industry](mailto:https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-03/letter-to-fluorinated-hdpe-industry_03-16-22_signed.pdf), reminding them of the PFAS Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) notification requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Not sure if your fluorinated plastics contain PFAS? Pace® offers testing services for selected industrial and consumers products that can identify how much and which PFAS are present. To learn more, reach out to our [emerging contaminants team](mailto:https://pfas.com/contact/). ### MINNESOTA STEPS UP INDUSTRIAL MONITORING PROGRAM The fluorinated plastics industry is not the only one in the PFAS hot seat lately. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has identified [nearly 400 facilities](https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/p-gen1-22c.pdf), including regional airports, landfills, and industrial sites, that may be emitters of PFAS. The agency is quick to point out that inclusion in the monitoring program does not necessarily mean the site is a known PFAS emitter. The purpose of the program is to find out which facilities should be monitored more closely. ### IS MAINE THE CANARY IN THE COAL MINE? Maine has a robust agricultural industry, from its 8000+ small, sustainable farms to major producers of dairy and produce. Then, researchers started discovering PFAS in milk, cheese, and other food products. Not known for its chemical manufacturing, many were stumped as to what the source of contamination could be. ![markus-spiske-ZSZ6wzNU12Q-unsplash](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/markus-spiske-ZSZ6wzNU12Q-unsplash.jpg)As it turns out, those studying the problem believe they have traced the source back to the biosolids land applied as soil supplements in Maine. Now Maine’s legislature has jumped into action, enacting several pieces of PFAS-related legislation and introducing even more. Here are a few notable examples: - [LD558](https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0403&item=3&snum=130) (enacted) directs the state’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to develop a study plan relating to PFAS contamination in the agricultural sector. - [LD1600](https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1189&item=5&snum=130) (enacted) established a land-application monitoring fund. - [LD1911](https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?PID=1456&snum=130&paper=&paperld=l&ld=1911) (introduced) requires the annual screening of biosolids to be applied as fertilizer. - [LD1875](https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?PID=1456&snum=130&paper=&paperld=l&ld=1875) (introduced) seeks to address the immediate source of PFAS in biosolids: state-owned solid waste disposal facilities. The U.S. EPA estimates that about 50% of biosolids produced in the U.S. are used as soil amendments. The focus Maine has brought to the issue may trigger other states to take a closer look at their agricultural and waste management practices as well. ### LEARNING RESOURCES #### HOW LOW CAN WE GO? PFAS DETECTION LIMITS With the EPA sending several revised assessments of the impact of PFAS on health to its Science Advisory Board, many in the industry are wondering if the agency is signaling a willingness to issue new health advisory levels at much lower limits. Water and Wastes Digest recently interviewed Lathrop GPM’s PFAS Sub-Group Leader on the challenges of going from ppt (parts per trillion) to ppq (parts per quadrillion) detection levels with today’s technologies. [Watch the Interview.](https://www.wwdmag.com/videos/pfas-regulations-impact-water-wastewater-facilities-wwd-weekly-digest) #### PACE® WEBINAR: PFAS CONSIDERATIONS FOR WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS The U.S. EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap has a much greater focus on PFAS in wastewater than ever before. In early March, Pace® gave an update on PFAS technical and regulatory issues of concern to municipal and industrial wastewater professionals. This webinar is [now available on-demand](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-considerations-for-wastewater-professionals). ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® News and Views - June 8, 2022](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-june-8-2022/) **Published:** June 8, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – June 8, 2022 - By: Paul Jackson - June 8, 2022 - 6:59 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/news-1-2-1024x597.jpg "news-1-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The world of PFAS contamination, testing, and regulation has been moving forward at breakneck speed as the EPA continues to implement its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for 2021-2024. To help Pace® customers stay up to date, we’re compiling news and developments from the past few weeks that we think ### EPA Draft Method 1621 Released Topping the news cycle last month was the release of EPA Draft Method 1621. This new method is described by the EPA Office of Water as a “Screening Method for the Determination of Adsorbable Organic Fluorine (AOF) in Aqueous Matrices by Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC).” As drafted, Method 1621 can quantify total organofluorine at the parts-per-billion level in all aqueous matrices. Pace® was chosen to perform the single-lab validation for Draft Method 1621 and will also be participating in the multi-lab validation phase expected to take place summer of 2022. At this time, EPA Draft Method 1621 is not required for regulatory compliance at either the state or federal level, although the EPA stated in a recent memo that it may be used to test industrial wastewater discharge. In addition, the release of EPA Draft Method 1621 demonstrates real progress toward the EPA’s goal of developing new methods for detecting PFAS in water, air, and land, as outlined in the agency’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap. ### Liable or Not Under CERCLA? As we’ve discussed many times, the EPA has proposed to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. Once this happens, property owners could be held responsible for clean-up even if the contamination was caused by a previous owner. Businesses looking to buy property or considering mergers or acquisitions should be especially aware of the potential liability they may face. Pace® regularly performs environmental testing for PFAS and other compounds across a wide variety of matrices, such as soil, wastewater, and groundwater, prior to mergers and business or site acquisitions. However, it’s now being reported that the EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) is [looking for ways to limit the liability](https://insights.mintz.com/post/102houn/epas-olem-may-not-be-looking-to-apply-cercla-to-everyones-pfas-releases-once-th) of current property owners who aren’t actually responsible for the contamination. The question seems to be: Does the OLEM have the authority? Pace® doesn’t provide any liability consulting – we’re all about the science – but this is a development we thought our clients should be aware of. ### EPA Adds 5 PFAS to Superfund Screening Levels On May 18th, the EPA assigned new risk-based values to 5 PFAS compounds, including HFPO-DA (GenX chemicals), PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS. It should be noted that these are screening levels, not regulatory limits. The EPA intends to use these values to assess whether additional investigation or remediation is needed at CERCLA Superfund sites. ### NPDES Permitting Changes One of the strategies cited in the EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap was “to proactively use existing NPDES authorities to reduce discharges of PFAS at the source and obtain more comprehensive information through monitoring on the sources of PFAS and quantity of PFAS discharged by these sources.” In a memo issued on April 28th, the EPA put that plan into action. You can [read the entire memo here](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-04/npdes_pfas-memo.pdf), but here are a couple of key highlights: - Even though EPA Draft Method 1633 has not yet been finalized, it is now required for NPDES permitting. - EPA Draft Method 1621, a CWA method for quantifying adsorbable organofluorine in aqueous matrices, can be used if appropriate. - Permittees will also be expected to implement several “best practices” for eliminating PFAS in discharge. - The EPA will also use the data collected to inform future changes to its Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG). - While the EPA only administers the NPDES program for a handful of states, they are also updating the guidelines for states that administer their own NPDES program. Pace® offers both EPA Draft Method 1633 and the recently published EPA Draft Method 1621. As noted above, Pace® was chosen to perform the single-lab validation for Draft Method 1621 and will also be participating in the multi-lab validation phase expected to take place summer of 2022. If you have questions about using these methods for NPDES compliance at either the state or federal level, reach out to us. Our PFAS team would be happy to provide guidance. ### EPA Takes Steps to Protect Aquatic Life ![rigel-azWmN1vjxzM-unsplash](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rigel-azWmN1vjxzM-unsplash.jpg)Just as news stories about elevated levels of PFAS in fish in Maine and Michigan hit the wire, the EPA has announced that it intends to propose Clean Water Act (CWA) aquatic life criteria for PFOA and PFOS. According to the EPA, “The criteria are intended to protect aquatic life in the United States from short-term and long-term toxic effects of PFOA and PFOS.” No doubt, the criteria will also help natural resource managers set consumption guidelines to protect humans and other animals that eat fish caught in impacted waters. Pace® offers [PFAS testing for biota,](https://pfas.com/pfas-matrices/biota/) including both plant and animal tissue. ### DOD Halts Thermal Destruction of PFAS One of the many PFAS challenges the DOD faces is what to do with its stockpiles of legacy AFFF that contain PFAS. Incineration had been a common disposal method until evidence suggested that particles of incomplete combustion (PICS) may spread PFAS contamination to neighborhoods surrounding incineration sites. The 2022 NDAA requires the department to halt the incineration of PFAS until it implements clear guidance on destruction and disposal. This prohibition went into effect on April 26th. ### Maine Becomes First State to Ban Biosolids as Soil Amendments In last month’s News & Views, we talked about LD1911, a bill introduced in Maine that would require the annual screening of biosolids land applied as fertilizer. As anyone who follows pending legislation knows, the final bill is often much different than the original. Often, it’s softened into something both sides can agree is an implementable solution. This time, Maine’s legislature went the other direction. Instead of requiring annual screening of biosolids before application, LD1911 was passed as a ban on the application of biosolids. You can [read the final text of the bill here](https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1417&item=8&snum=130). ### Bill to Study PFAS in Leachate Passes in Maine We also reported on the introduction of LD1875 in Maine last month. Originally, this bill would require state-owned landfills to remove PFAS from leachate prior to sending it to wastewater treatment OR for wastewater treatment facilities to “reduce the concentration of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in all of its discharges and residual sludge to the extent feasible with available technology and at least as effectively as could be achieved through treatment of the leachate prior to its transfer.” ![katie-rodriguez-qsVWEGNnIrM-unsplash](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/katie-rodriguez-qsVWEGNnIrM-unsplash.jpg)In this case, the Maine state legislature struck the general language and turned it into a bill that focuses on studying treatment technologies for landfill leachate. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services is required to submit a report containing its findings and recommendations, including any suggested legislation, resulting from the study to a standing committee of the state legislature so that additional legislation may be taken up in the next session. The final text of this bill [can be read here](https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1385&item=3&snum=130). One key takeaway from this is that, while the bill may have been significantly modified, landfill and wastewater treatment operators in Maine are likely to see additional regulatory action as a result of the study. We imagine other states will be interested in seeing the final reports and the resulting legislation as well. ### New Hampshire Passes Bill to Limit PFAS in Wastewater New Hampshire has had a front-row seat to the challenges Maine has with PFAS contamination stemming from land-applied biosolids. Perhaps that is why state legislators passed a bill in May that allows wastewater treatment facilities to require providers of discharge to their facilities to test for PFAS. This law also gives the treatment facility the right to refuse discharge from any commercial/industrial facility or hauler that has reported a level of PFAS above the level the wastewater treatment plant determines to be acceptable. The new law takes effect immediately. ### PFAS Remediation Expenses Expected to Triple by 2030 [As reported in WaterWorld](https://www.waterworld.com/drinking-water/treatment/press-release/14276697/pfas-remediation-spending-forecasted-to-triple-by-2030) and elsewhere, a new report from Bluefield Research projects that investments in PFAS remediation technologies will triple by 2030, from $334.6 million annually in 2020 to $1.1 billion in 2030. As alarming as this jump is, this isn’t all bad news. One of the drivers of increased costs is likely to be the advancements in PFAS treatment technologies. For example, the EPA has [a team](https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/documents/pitt_findings_toolsresources_webinar_02172021_final.pdf) dedicated to finding new ways to remove and destroy PFAS. Numerous private companies are also exploring innovative new ways to address the problem. ### SAB Report on PFOA and PFOS expected soon Many expect the final report from the EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) on issues related to the EPA’s proposals to regulate PFOA and PFOS in drinking water to be issued soon. The draft report released on April 1st was generally supportive of the regulations but called into question a few of the EPA’s assumptions and methodologies. Once the final report is received, the EPA will use the SAB’s findings to adapt its proposal. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Are You Ready for UCMR 5?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/are-you-ready-for-ucmr-5/) **Published:** June 22, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Are You Ready for UCMR 5? - By: Paul Jackson - June 22, 2022 - 7:06 pm - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/manu-schwendener-zFEY4DP4h6c-unsplash2-1024x589.png "manu-schwendener-zFEY4DP4h6c-unsplash2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Are You Ready for UCMR 5? As I write this, it’s the summer of 2022, and many of our clients are in waiting mode as sampling for UCMR 5 is set to begin in January of next year. Here are some of the most critical details you’ll need to know going into 2023. ### What is UCMR 5? First, let’s do a level set on what UCMR 5 is for anyone new to the industry. If you’ve been around a while, you can just skip this section and go to the next entry. UCMR stands for the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. It was established under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to help the EPA study the prevalence of unregulated contaminants suspected to be present in public drinking water supplies.![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/lennart-schneider-RjiHJrowSi8-unsplash-jpg.jpeg) Contaminant candidates are those for which there are no health-based standards established under the SDWA and that are known or suspected to cause human health issues. UCMR compels the EPA to select up to 30 contaminants to study. This list is updated every five years, and PFAS compounds were first added to UCMR 3. It’s important to understand that the **UCMR does not set regulatory limits for any contaminants**. However, the data may be used by the EPA and the states to inform regulatory efforts. PFOA and PFOS are great examples. Since these two compounds were first studied under UCMR 3, several states have set MCLs (Maximum Contaminant Levels), health advisories, or reporting limits for these compounds. The EPA also plans to issue federally enforceable MCLs for PFOA and PFOS, possibly as early as the end of this calendar year. ### Who needs to sample, and what do they need to sample? Who will be required to begin sampling and what they will be required to sample have changed a bit from past UCMRs. Here are three primary differences: **More public water systems will be required to participate.** All public water systems (PWSs) serving 3,300 or more customers will be required to sample each entry point to the distribution system. UCMR 4 only required PWSs serving 10,000 people or more to sample, so UCMR 5 encompasses significantly more water systems than in prior years. The EPA will also select up to 800 smaller PWSs to participate as well. The addition of PWSs serving between 3,300 and 10,000 people was compelled by the America’s Infrastructure Water Act (AIWA) of 2018. This means it is a permanent change to the UCMR program. On the upside for small PWSs selected by the EPA to participate, AIWA also compels the EPA to pay for the testing of any system selected for the program serving 10,000 people or less. In addition, systems may not be required to sample each and every entry point. As outlined in the EPA’s [UCMR 5 fact sheet](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-02/ucmr5-factsheet.pdf): ![test-01-1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/test-01-1.png) **More PFAS contaminants.** The SDWA requires the EPA to establish a list of 30 contaminants that meet several criteria: - They are not subject to any proposed or promulgated national proposed drinking water regulation - They are known or anticipated to be present in PWSs - They may require regulation under the SDWA The EPA must propose and publish a new list of 30 contaminants every 5 years. UCMR 5 includes 29 PFAS plus lithium. This is significantly more PFAS than the 6 originally included under UCMR 3. **Important:** While PFAS has gotten most of the attention under UCMR 5, the lithium requirement must not be overlooked. Pace® is also approved by the EPA to sample for lithium under UCMR 5 as well. **Fewer sampling points.** UCMR 5 focuses on sampling at entry points to the distribution system only. Past UCMR programs included sampling of source water and/or sampling at each distribution system location. On a related note, many states are also issuing sampling guidance. In some cases, these recommendations may go beyond what is required by UCMR 5. For example, the Connecticut Department of Public Health recently issues a memo asking PWSs to sample source waters as well. If you want us to review your sampling program to help ensure you have UCMR 5 covered as well as other potential state programs, [reach out to our emerging contaminants team](https://pfas.com/contact/). Thanks to our work with water systems across the country, our team and pretty in-depth knowledge of what each state requires, and we’re happy to share our insights. ### When does sampling begin, and how frequently will we have to sample? Sampling begins January 1, 2023, but not all PWSs are required to begin sampling on that date. However, each system in the program will receive its own 12-month sampling schedule. The frequency depends on the source of the system’s water supply. ![Picture1-1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Picture1-1.png) ### Which test methods are required for UCMR 5? To cover all 29 PFAS compounds, testing will require both EPA Test Methods 537.1 and 533. Testing for lithium will require EPA Test Method 200.7. UCMR 5 requires that all labs providing UCMR 5 testing services be approved by the EPA. Pace has analyzed upwards of 100,000 samples under EPA UCMR 3 and 4 programs and is an EPA-approved lab for UCMR 5. ### How much will UCMR 5 testing cost? The EPA has estimated testing costs to be around $950 per set of samples. We’ve helped many of our clients develop a plan and budget for the pending UCMR 5 requirements. [Reach out to us](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us) if you’d like to discuss project or budget planning. ### Got questions? If you’d like a deeper dive into UCMR 5, our on-demand webinar can help: [PFAS SDWA Regulatory Status and UCMR 5 Updates for Water Systems](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-and-ucmr-5-updates-for-water-systems-dec-2021). If you have questions specific to your situation, e.g., help with budgeting or sampling protocols, feel free to [reach out to us](https://pfas.com/contact/) directly. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® News and Views - July 20, 2022](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-july-20-2022/) **Published:** July 20, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – July 20, 2022 - By: Paul Jackson - July 20, 2022 - 4:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/news-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The world of PFAS contamination, testing, and regulation has been moving forward at breakneck speed as the U.S. EPA continues to implement its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for 2021-2024. To help Pace® customers stay up to date, we’re compiling the latest news and developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. ### The Debate Over PFAS Health Advisories Heats Up ![PFAS Health Advisories](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS20Health20Advisories.png)Normally, it’s PFAS regulations that draw the most fire, but this summer, the EPA’s interim health advisories are collecting a lot of heat. Quick recap: In June, the EPA issued new interim health advisories for PFOA, PFOS and first-time, final health advisories for PFBS and GenX. We covered these advisories in [a recent post](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/pfas-health-advisories) and added comments in our [June 29th News and Views](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/pace-news-and-views-0-0-0). The bottom line is that the revised health advisories for PFOA and PFOS are orders of magnitude lower than the previous advisories, and that’s raised some concerns. Since then, numerous groups have sounded off, not so much for or against the need for health advisories, but on the EPA’s decision-making process. Here are a couple of recent examples: *“The EPA’s announcement is a game changer, and it should have huge ripple effects in terms of how New York regulates PFAS in drinking water.”* – Rob Hayes, Director of Clean Water for Environmental Advocates *“While \[the interim health advisories\] are non-regulatory levels, they will have sweeping implications for policies at the state and federal levels. Getting the science right is of critical importance.”* – The American Chemical Council *The undersigned associations strongly urge you not to include provisions in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23 NDAA) that would circumvent the existing regulatory process for PFAS.* – U.S. Chamber of Commerce letter to Congress What all three of these comments acknowledge is that, while the EPA’s health advisories aren’t enforceable regulations, they often lead to enforceable regulations at both the state and federal levels. If you’re a water quality or compliance professional, this debate is certainly one to keep an eye on. ### States Step Up Drinking Water Sampling ![drinking water](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/drinking20water-2.png)Even with UCMR 5 sampling set to begin next year, many states are stepping up their sampling programs in light of the EPA’s interim health advisories. For example, as reported in [WaterWorld](https://www.waterworld.com/drinking-water/potable-water-quality/press-release/14279434/arizona-to-test-public-water-systems-for-pfas), the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) plans to conduct PFAS testing for all public water systems in the state that have not been tested for PFAS under current UCMR requirements or through ADEQ’s existing PFAS screening program. Pace® is [an approved UCMR 5 lab](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/ucmr-5-are-you-ready), and we conduct PFAS testing for public water systems (and other entities) in all 50 states. If you have questions about how to harmonize your UCMR 5 compliance program with other PFAS sampling requirements in your state, [reach out to us](https://pfas.com/contact/). We’d be happy to help you sort through the details. ### Polluter Pays Becoming a Theme at the State Level In our [June 8th News and Views](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/pace-news-and-views-0-0), we highlighted the liability debate surrounding PFAS under CERCLA. Quick recap: Once the EPA designates PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, property owners could be held responsible for clean-up. It’s a concept called “polluter pays” that seems reasonable on the surface but can create a legal quagmire for property owners that weren’t responsible for the initial contamination. Polluter Pays is catching on at the state level, too. For example, in April of this year, Vermont was the first state in the union to pass a bill that includes exposure to toxic releases as a cause of personal injury cases. [This particular law](https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2022/S.113) provides medical monitoring provisions for victims exposed to PFAS and other toxics pollution without requiring individuals to show evidence of harm. As awareness of PFAS contamination and its detrimental impact on human health grows, we expect to see more laws like these passed at the state level. ### Don’t Forget the PFAS Precursors ![PFAS Health Advisories (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS20Health20Advisories201.png)Once PFOA and PFOS are designated hazardous substances under CERCLA, industry, wastewater professionals, and water quality managers are going to need to familiarize themselves with the world of “PFAS precursors.” These are PFAS compounds that can be converted into terminal compounds during processes such as traditional wastewater treatment. One of the examples [Stephen Sommerville](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-somerville-ab06a521/), Pace® PFAS Technical Director, gave in his recent webinar, [The Evolving Landscape of PFAS Test Methods](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-methods-webinar), is 8:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS). This compound can be converted into PFBA, PFPeA, PFHxA, and most critically given the current regulatory landscape, PFOA. Stephen goes into PFAS precursors in more detail in the discussion on the TOP Assay Test Method at about 13:55 in the webinar. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, EPA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – January 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-january-2025/) **Published:** January 22, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – January 2025 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - January 22, 2025 - 10:45 am - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS, Stormwater ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PFAS20News20and20Views-2-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Happy New Year everyone! December was a busy month at the U.S. EPA as they worked to issue a few remaining draft proposals and finalize one outstanding action before the end of the year. ### Amendments to TSCA for Review of New PFAS Finalized On December 4, the U.S. EPA announced that it had [finalized amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-reforms-new-chemicals-review-process-better-protect-public-health-promote) pertaining to the review of new chemicals. These amendments eliminate certain exemptions for PFAS, including low volume exemptions (LVE) and low release and exposure exemptions (LoREX). ### Draft General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharge Published On December 13, the U.S. EPA [published a proposed new rule](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-13/pdf/2024-29402.pdf) for stormwater discharge permitting under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), including substantial new indicator monitoring requirements for PFAS in stormwater discharge. Public comments are due on or before February 11, 2025. They should be submitted at [www.regulations.gov](http://www.regulations.gov/) docket [\#EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0481](https://www.regulations.gov/search/docket?filter=EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0481). Although the proposed rule only applies to states for which the U.S. EPA administers NPDES permitting, states with self-administered rules tend to follow the EPA’s lead. Once finalized, it’s likely only a matter of time before these new NPDES protocols are implemented in many of the more industrialized states. ### EPA Releases Preliminary ELG Plan 16 On December 16, the U.S. EPA released its [*Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 16 (Preliminary ELG Plan 16)*](https://www.epa.gov/eg/preliminary-effluent-guidelines-program-plan)*.* Authorized under the Clean Water Act (CWA), the EPA’s ELG Program Plans detail the agency’s intention to study pollutants in wastewater effluent. In Preliminary ELG Plan 16, the EPA called out two areas for study pertaining directly to PFAS: PFAS Processors and [Centralized Waste Treatment (CWT)](https://www.epa.gov/eg/centralized-waste-treatment-effluent-guidelines) facilities. Once finalized, ELG Plan 16 does not replace ELG Plan 15, introduced in 2021. ELG Plan 15 initiated several ongoing initiatives, including: - The establishment of ELGs in several industries: OCPSF (Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers), Metal Finishing & Electroplating, Textile Mills, and Landfills - Continued monitoring of PFAS discharge from Pulp and Paper Mills and Airports - A [study of industrial influent](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes) sent to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) ### EPA Issues Draft Ambient Water Quality Criteria for 3 PFAS On December 16, the U.S. EPA also issued [Draft Ambient Water Quality Criteria](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/26/2024-30637/draft-national-recommended-ambient-water-quality-criteria-for-the-protection-of-human-health-for) for three PFAS: PFOA, PFOS, and PFBS. Water Quality Criteria are not enforceable limits. Rather, they are intended to be used as guidelines for state agencies responsible for issuing wastewater discharge permits. The proposed criteria establish human health levels for water plus organisms (e.g., edible fish) and criteria for organisms only. ![Picture1 jan nv](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Picture120jan20nv.png) Public comments on the [Draft Ambient Water Quality Criteria](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/26/2024-30637/draft-national-recommended-ambient-water-quality-criteria-for-the-protection-of-human-health-for) are due on or before February 24, 2025. They should be submitted at [www.regulations.gov](http://www.regulations.gov/) docket [\#EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0454](https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0454). The Ambient Water Quality Criteria augment the more comprehensive [Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria and Acute Saltwater Aquatic Life Benchmarks](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/07/2024-23024/final-recommended-aquatic-life-criteria-and-benchmarks-for-select-pfas?) for PFOA and PFOS and the acute freshwater aquatic life benchmarks for PFBA, PFHxA, PFNA, PFDA, PFBS, PFHxS, 8:2 FTUCA, and 7:3 FTCA issued by the EPA on October 7, 2024. #### Learn More About Testing for PFAS in Fish and Other Aquatic Life Jim Occhialini, Pace® Specialty Services Program Manager, recently conducted a webinar on testing for PFAS in plant and animal tissue. This webinar is now available on-demand. ![Picture2 jan nv](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Picture220jan20nv.png) [Watch the Webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue) #### 9 PFAS Added to TRI With the finalization of the U.S. EPA’s toxicity values, another [9 PFAS have been added](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-adds-nine-additional-pfas-toxics-release-inventory) to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) for reporting year 2025, bringing the total number of PFAS on the TRI list to 205. The added PFAS include: - Ammonium perfluorodecanoate (PFDA NH4) (3108-42-7) - Sodium perfluorodecanoate (PFDA-Na) (3830-45-3) - Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (377-73-1) - 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonate acid (27619-97-2) - 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonate anion (425670-75-3) - 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonate potassium salt (59587-38-1) - 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonate ammonium salt (59587-39-2) - 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonate sodium salt (27619-94-9) - Acetic acid, \[(γ-ω-perfluoro-C8-10-alkyl)thio\] derivs., Bu esters (3030471-22-5) ##### Cheers to 2025! As always, if you have questions about analyzing for PFAS in drinking water, wastewater, ground/surface water, biota, soil, consumer products, and more, [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). On behalf of the entire Pace® PFAS team, we look forward to serving you in 2025! ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS, Stormwater **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [State Drill Down – PFAS in Drinking Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/state-drill-down-pfas-in-drinking-water/) **Published:** April 10, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## State Drill Down – PFAS in Drinking Water - By: Paul Jackson - April 10, 2025 - 4:10 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Drinking Water, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/blog20header2028529-3.png "blog20header2028529-3 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In Q1 of 2025, several states proposed PFAS limits in drinking water to preempt any attempts by the current administration to roll back the current Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) finalized by the U.S. EPA in 2024. In this post, I’ll summarize what we’re seeing and provide insights into what this may mean for our drinking water clients. ### Background – Are the MCLs in Danger? In 2024, under the auspices of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the U.S. EPA finalized [National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR)](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-regulations/npdwr) limiting the concentration of certain PFAS in drinking water. These compounds include PFOS, PFOA, HFPO-DA (GenX), PFHxS, PFNA, and PFBS. Some media outlets and organizations have implied that the [Regulatory Freeze Pending Review](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/regulatory-freeze-pending-review/) (Regulatory Freeze) impacts these limits. Since this action was finalized, published in the Federal Register and put into effect (required sampling and reporting has already started), the Regulatory Freeze may have limited impact. However, that’s not to say that the current EPA administration might not revisit the MCLs and change them. Presumably, this would require the agency to follow the established rulemaking process, so even if the change does happen, it probably won’t happen quickly. Public Water Systems (PWSs) required to sample under the NPDWR can continue to do so. In fact, those systems participating in UCMR 5 are compelled to, and those systems will use that data to comply with the PFAS NPDWR Initial Monitoring requirements. Another threat to the established limits comes from the courts. At least three groups filed lawsuits ahead of the June 2024 deadline. As you might expect, chemical companies are in that mix, citing concerns over the science used to establish the MCLs and the EPA’s authority. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) also [brought a lawsuit](https://www.awwa.org/AWWA-Articles/statement-from-awwa-and-amwa-on-petition-for-judicial-review-of-pfas-regulation), also questioning the science used to set limits and further claiming that the EPA underestimated the compliance costs to water systems. As we reported in our [March News and Views](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-march-2025/), this suit was put on hold for 60 days and will resume in early April. At this point, it’s difficult to predict the outcome of these cases and the future of the PFAS MCLs for drinking water. We are closely watching events unfold and will share what we learn here at www.PFAS.com. #### What the UCMR Data Tells Us About PFAS in the Nation’s Public Water Systems Data is always helpful when making sense of a situation, and in this case, the [Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5)](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-regulations/ucmr/) can help. Under UCMR 5, all PWSs serving more than 3300 people and a randomly selected set of 800 smaller systems were required to begin sampling for 29 PFAS (plus lithium) in January of 2023. This is a substantial subset of the PWSs required to sample under the SDWA, so the data provides insights into how prevalent the problem is. The EPA estimated that about 10% of PWSs would be required to take action to remediate elevated levels of PFAS in their drinking water. So far, this estimate comes close to what the UCMR data reveals. In January 2025, the [7th set of UCMR 5 data](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/ucmr5-data-summary_0.pdf) was released. As with previous data sets, PFOA and PFOS are the compounds of greatest concern, with 9% of all PWSs tested to date detecting PFOS (the most prevalent PFAS detected) at levels exceeding the NPDWR limits. ![pfas 1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pfas201.png) [Source: The Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) Data Summary: January 2025](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/ucmr5-data-summary_0.pdf) Under the NPDWR, Public Water Systems have until 2029 to address elevated levels of PFAS. However, as discussed in a recent Pace® webinar, your options aren’t limited to what the EPA calls Best Available Treatment, or BET, solutions. What works for one water system might not work for another. Pilot testing can help you choose the most efficient and cost-effective solution for your system. [Watch: Navigating PFAS in Drinking Water: Treatability Insights and Analytical Overview](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-pfas-in-drinking-water-treatability-insights-and-analytical-overview) ##### PFAS MCLs Proposed by State Legislators in 2025 There are a few ways PFAS MCLs can be set at the state level. One primary path is for the state legislature to pass a law, either setting an MCL directly or requiring the applicable state agency that administers the SDWA on behalf of U.S. EPA to do so. Many states took the latter route when the U.S. EPA published their initial Health Advisory for PFOA and PFOS of 70 parts per trillion (ppt), individually or combined, back in 2016. According to the [Safer States Bill Tracker](https://www.saferstates.org/bill-tracker/?toxic_chemicals=PFAS&states=All&status=All&safer_solutions=All&issue_sectors=Water&year=2025:2025), 19 states have 59 proposed bills pertaining to PFAS in drinking water as of the end of March 2025. Minnesota leads the pack, with 19 bills being proposed so far. However, many of these bills deal with funding of existing laws and programs. In fact, a good portion of the 59 proposed laws address appropriations in some way, including setting aside funding for certain communities to address their water quality challenges. Five bills address [PFAS in private wells](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-should-private-wells-be-tested-for-pfas), but that’s a discussion for another day. Of the 59 proposals, eight state legislatures have proposed bills pertaining to MCLs in drinking water. The chart below originated from Safer States, but we added a little more color to the description where appropriate. If some of these laws seem to lack clarity or specificity, it may be because they aren’t very far along in the process. Details are often added in committees and through proposed amendments. **State** **Bill #** **Description** California [A.B.794](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB794) Adopts emergency drinking water regulations that align with federal standards. Vermont [H.286](https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.286) Requires setting maximum contaminant levels for specific PFAS in drinking water, with a zero parts per trillion limit for certain PFAS and a 20 parts per trillion limit for others, effective July 1, 2025. Indiana [H.B.1366](https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1366) Requires the State Department to establish state-specific maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in public water systems. West Virginia [H.B.3475](http://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/bills_history.cfm?input=3475&year=2025&sessiontype=rs&btype=bill) Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt drinking water quality standards for lead and PFAS that meet or exceed federal Environmental Protection Agency standards. New York [S.3207](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3207) Establishes maximum contaminant levels for certain PFAS chemicals in drinking water. 4 ppt for PFOS and PFOA and 10 ppt for PFNA, PFHxS, HFPO-DA, and PFBS. North Carolina [S.324](https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S324) Requires the Commission for Public Health in North Carolina to establish maximum contaminant levels for certain chemicals in drinking water including “PFAS, PFOA, PFOS,” chromium-6, and 1,4-dioxane. Virginia [S.B.1090](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1090) Requires the state to establish maximum contaminant levels for specific substances, including PFOA, PFOS, chromium-6, and 1,4-dioxane. Arizona [S.B.1391](https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82795) Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to establish drinking water standards for PFOA, PFOS, chromium-6, 1,4 dioxane, and other PFAS substances. ###### What Happens Next? Remember, states can set their own MCLs for PFAS in drinking water, provided they are at least as stringent as those set by the U.S. EPA. Most proposals that directly specify limits set them at levels comparable to the current federal MCLs. [Vermont is an outlier](https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.286), proposing an MCL of zero ppt for PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFHpA, and PFDA and an MCL for any other testable PFAS. Not only is the limit lower, the subset of PFAS assigned the zero ppt limit differs from the federal NPDWR. In addition, the proposal covers ALL testable PFAS. Since the bill pertains to drinking water, most likely that would include the 29 PFAS currently detectable using the EPA-validated drinking water test methods, EPA 533 and EPA 537.1. If the federal PFAS limits do get modified, it will be interesting to see what further actions are taken at the state level. If these bills make their way through their respective state legislatures and get signed into law, any changes made by U.S. EPA won’t matter in these states – or any others that already set enforceable levels. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Drinking Water, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [State PFAS Legislation: Here’s the Score at Halftime](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/state-pfas-legislation-heres-the-score-at-halftime/) **Published:** August 29, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## State PFAS Legislation: Here’s the Score at Halftime - By: Paul Jackson - August 29, 2025 - 3:30 pm - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/blog20header20281929-1-6.png "blog20header20281929-1-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Earlier this year, I did an analysis of the [PFAS-related bills proposed](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/states-propose-191-pfas-related-bill-in-first-four-months-of-2025) at the state level in 2025. I wanted to see if the legislative focus had changed, e.g., less attention paid to drinking water and more to other matrices such as biosolids. That post was written early enough into the new year that most bills had been proposed, but none had successfully made it through the process yet. In this post, we’ll provide a snapshot of which bills have made it through their respective state legislatures to be enacted into law. When reviewing the numbers, keep in mind that as of June 30, most state legislatures have adjourned for the year. Only eight will continue into the second half of 2025: California, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Of course, these are heavily industrialized states, so we may see more PFAS-related bills passed before their sessions end. In addition, although already adjourned, some states may have passed legislation that is simply waiting for a signature. As I write this post, this is the case with Delaware S.B. 72 and Illinois H.B. 2516 in the table below, but there may be others I did not catch. ### PFAS Bills Passed in First Half of 2025 Let’s start with the PFAS legislation passed by states during the first half of the year. I’ve left off appropriations bills in the list below as they are often focused on funding already-enacted legislation. State Bill # Categories Description Delaware [S.B. 72 (Sent to Governor) ](https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocumentEngrossment?engrossmentId=37035&docTypeId=6)Drinking Water Requires state drinking water systems to report and make public PFAS levels above the levels established by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation rules in April of 2024. This law stops short of requiring remediation. Illinois [L.D. 1326 ](https://legislature.maine.gov/backend/App/services/getDocument.aspx?documentId=120672)Cookware, Cosmetics, Dental Floss, Juvenile Products, Menstrual Products, Intimate Apparel, and Food Packaging or Food Contact Products Bans intentionally added PFAS in a variety of products as of January 1, 2026. Maine [L.D. 1604 ](https://legislature.maine.gov/billtracker/#Paper/1604?legislature=132)Landfill Leachate Requires solid waste landfills that collect and manage leachate to test the leachate for PFAS annually and submit the results. These results will be made public. Oregon [S.B. 91 ](https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB91)Firefighting Foam Prohibits fire departments from using firefighting foam containing PFAS by July 1, 2026. Rhode Island [S.B.241 ](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText25/SenateText25/S0241.pdf)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Bans intentionally added PFAS in PPE used for firefighting as of January 1, 2027. Rhode Island [S.B.650 ](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Billtext/BillText25/SenateText25/S0650A.htm)Biosolids Requires quarterly testing of biosolids for PFAS contaminants before land application. Results must be submitted to the Department of Land Management along with the application for approval. Vermont [H.238 ](https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.238)Artificial Turf, Children’s Products, Cleaning Products, Firefighting Foam, Packaging, Personal Care Products, and Textiles Bans intentionally added PFAS in a wide range of commercial and industrial products AND the presence of PFAS in a product or product component as measured in total organic fluorine. Virginia [H.B.2050 ](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2050)Wastewater Discharge Requires certain facilities that discharge wastewater into the Occoquan Reservoir to monitor and reduce PFAS levels. As of July 1, 2027, PFAS in wastewater effluent may not exceed the limits promulgated for PFAS in drinking water on or before January 1, 2025. (Refers to federal limits as Virginia has not established state-specific limits on PFAS in drinking water.) Washington [S.B. 5033 ](https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5033&Year=2025)Biosolids Requires the Department of Ecology to establish a sampling and testing program for PFAS in biosolids by July 1, 2027. Sampling must begin by January 1, 2027, and end by June 30, 2028, with all sampling results submitted no later than September 30, 2028. #### Here’s the Halftime Score Of the 200 bills introduced in 2025, only 18 have been enacted so far. This count includes appropriations bills, studies, reporting requirements, and other non-limit setting legislation. I’ve also added the Delaware bill in the chart above that has been sent to the governor for signature. Although there is always the possibility of a veto, my gut tells me it’s unlikely. The seven state legislatures that are still in session have 39 PFAS-related bills outstanding. There is probably some overlap between the 39 outstanding bills, so this will naturally be narrowed down through consolidation. However, in 2024, states enacted 20 PFAS-related bills, so we could easily see more PFAS-related legislation enacted at the state level this year than last year. Whether it will match the PFAS legislation high-water mark set in 2022 remains to be seen. ![Chart - PFAS related bills passed by states by year](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Chart-PFAS-related-bills-passed-by-states-by-year.webp "Chart - PFAS related bills passed by states by year – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Finally, as we consider the numbers, it’s also important to keep in mind that not all PFAS rulemaking is done in the state legislature. Many states enact legislation giving state agencies the authority (and sometimes a mandate) to enact rulemaking as the agency sees fit. For example, Washington State granted its Department of the Ecology broad power to determine which categories of consumer products would be included in the state ban on intentionally added PFAS under its Safer Products rule. ##### How Can We Help? At Pace®, our purpose is not to promote specific pieces of legislation. Rather, it is to help our clients remain in compliance by providing testing services for environmental contaminants across a wide array of [regulated matrices](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1757347758852.1757354393672.21&__hssc=168035390.265.1757354393672&__hsfp=1622522638), such as drinking water, wastewater, ground and surface water, biosolids, landfill leachate, biota, etc. We’re also happy to answer questions about the science of [PFAS testing](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-testing/?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1757347758852.1757354393672.21&__hssc=168035390.265.1757354393672&__hsfp=1622522638), [removal, and remediation](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) as you create and assess your compliance strategy. [Request a quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/pfas?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1757347758852.1757354393672.21&__hssc=168035390.265.1757354393672&__hsfp=1622522638) or [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1757347758852.1757354393672.21&__hssc=168035390.265.1757354393672&__hsfp=1622522638) at any time! As always, I want to thank Safer States for the work they do tracking legislation at the state level. While we keep an independent eye on what’s happening in key states, being able to tap into [their database](https://www.saferstates.org/bill-tracker/?toxic_chemicals=PFAS&states=Illinois&status=All&safer_solutions=All&issue_sectors=All&year=2025:2025) and filter results has saved us countless hours of effort researching and consolidating information from state legislative sites, some of which are better than others. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [States Propose 191 PFAS-Related Bills in First Four Months of 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/states-propose-191-pfas-related-bills-in-first-four-months-of-2025/) **Published:** June 16, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## States Propose 191 PFAS-Related Bills in First Four Months of 2025 - By: Paul Jackson - June 16, 2025 - 7:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/blog20header20281329-6.png "blog20header20281329-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") During the first few months of the new U.S. EPA administration, PFAS actions slowed down while current plans and programs underwent a review. That’s not been the case in the states. In the first four months of 2025 alone, legislators proposed [191 PFAS-related bills](https://www.saferstates.org/bill-tracker/?toxic_chemicals=PFAS&states=All&status=All&safer_solutions=All&issue_sectors=All&year=2025:2025). In this post, we uncover legislative priorities by examining the focus of their efforts. ### The Top 4 Categories of PFAS Legislation When reviewing the details, it’s important to understand that a single bill can address multiple categories. For example, it’s not unusual for a consumer-products related bill to cover everything from cleaning products to packaging to firefighting foam. Therefore, the numbers below will add up to more than the total number of bills proposed. To get details on the bills themselves, I recommend using the [Safer States Bill Tracker](https://www.saferstates.org/bill-tracker/?states=All&status=All&toxic_chemicals=PFAS&issue_sectors=All&safer_solutions=All), which includes links to the legislation. As expected, water still received the lion’s share of the focus in the first part of 2025, with textiles, biosolids, and packaging following behind. Nevertheless, totals pertaining to each of these areas don’t necessarily provide a complete picture, so it’s worthwhile drilling into some of the details. ![chart1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/chart1.png) **Water** – Several states have proposed pre-emptive limits on PFAS in drinking water (in case the national primary drinking water limits are rolled back) or ordering their respective state agency to begin the process. Drinking water has received the most attention so far, but that doesn’t tell the complete story. Breaking down the data, here are a few highlights: - 58 of the proposed bills pertained to drinking water; however, only 14 of these proposed drinking water **limits**. - A small portion (9) were focused on wastewater, but of these, only 5 pertained to limits, usually directing the appropriate agency to define those limits. - 11 bills focused on monitoring PFAS levels in either drinking water or wastewater, with no express limits. - Most proposed drinking water bills (37) addressed costs. A significant portion were direct appropriations bills, with Minnesota accounting for nearly a third (11). ![chart2](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/chart2.png) **Textiles** – Bans on PFAS in apparel are getting a lot of attention, but as the chart below shows, firefighting gear is currently many state lawmakers’ greatest concern. These bills span the gamut from bans to takebacks to disposal strategies and appropriations. Again, some bills covered more than one category of textiles; therefore, the chart below shows the number of bills in each category and not the total number of bills. ![chart3](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/chart3.png) **Biosolids** –There is less overlap in the biosolids bills than in other categories, so this chart paints a clearer picture. More than half of the bills (11) either prohibit or set limits on land-applied biosolids. Four bills mandate testing, but do not prohibit the use of biosolids as a soil amendment. The rest are either appropriations or administrative/research-oriented bills. ![chart4](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/chart4.png) **Packaging** – When assessing the numbers, it’s important to remember that packaging has already been receiving a great deal of attention for several cycles now. In fact, many of the first bills enacted are already in effect; some for more than a year. Even so, this category of legislation shows no sign of slowing down. In 2025, nine PFAS-related bills were specific to food packaging, while six addressed packaging in general. One bill focused on recyclability of products containing PFAS. ![chart5](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/chart5.png) #### Looking ahead In 2024, [19 PFAS-related bills were passed](https://www.saferstates.org/bill-tracker/?toxic_chemicals=PFAS&states=All&status=Adopted&safer_solutions=All&issue_sectors=All&year=2024:2024) and signed into law. It will be interesting to see how PFAS legislation fares in 2025. We look forward to digging into the data in the months ahead and sharing our perspectives. In the meantime, if you have questions about how Pace® can help you remain in compliance with new or existing legislation, don’t hesitate to [reach out to us.](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [State Regulations for PFAS in Consumer Products](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/state-regulations-for-pfas-in-consumer-products/) **Published:** March 26, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## State Regulations for PFAS in Consumer Products - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - March 26, 2024 - 7:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Consumer Products, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PACE-1700-MN-137-1-2-1024x681.jpg "PACE-1700-MN-137-1-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") On February 14th, Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager, along with other leaders of [ASTM subcommittee F15.81 on Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances](https://www.astm.org/get-involved/technical-committees/committee-f15/subcommittee-f15/jurisdiction-f1581), held a webinar discussing the what, why, and how of quantifying PFAS in Consumer and Related Products. Among many topics, the team addressed the challenge created by the varying definitions of PFAS used by the states when crafting legislation. This comes up frequently in conversations with our manufacturing customers, so I wanted to share some of the highlights from the webinar. [**Watch: Quantifying PFAS in Consumer and Related Products: The Latest Developments**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products) ### What a Difference a Definition Makes! Although PFAS were first discovered in the 1940s, it wasn’t until 2011 that most scientists and regulators began thinking of them as a class of synthetic compounds. That’s when the attempts to define PFAS began in earnest. Over the years, three primary organizations have proposed working definitions of PFAS: Buck et al., the OECD, and the U.S. EPA. **Buck et al.** – In a seminal paper titled “Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in the Environment: Terminology, Classification, and Origins,” the authors classified PFAS based on their perfluoroalkyl moieties, the segments of the molecules that contain fluorine atoms. This definition excluded fluoropolymers. At the time, the total number of known compounds fitting this definition was 268. The definition was refined in 2021 to include only those compounds that were commercially relevant and to add 15 compounds that had been excluded from the initial definition. The result was a total of 256 compounds fitting the revised definition – a very manageable number compared to some of the other definitions being considered. **OECD** – The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) is an international organization made up of 38 member countries. This organization is not a governing body. Instead, it focuses on facilitating the exchange of information between member countries. One of its primary initiatives has been supporting the global transition away from PFAS and toward safer alternatives. Of course, this transition requires a definition of what makes a PFAS a PFAS. The initial definition in 2018 included those compounds that contain a −CnF2n− (n ≥ 3) or −CnF2nOCmF2m− (n and m ≥ 1) moiety and that were known or likely to have been on the global market. This resulted in roughly 4700 compounds being classified as PFAS. You’ll still find that estimate used occasionally in articles and website content across the internet. In 2021, the OECD redefined PFAS to include compounds with at least one fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon atom. A fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon atom refers to a carbon atom that is bonded only to fluorine atoms (and no hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, or iodine). This exploded the number of known PFAS to include roughly 7 million compounds. Not only is this number staggering, but the implications of using this definition are also significant as it includes many everyday compounds, such as some pharmaceuticals, that could be considered essential. More on the individual compounds can be found on [PubChem](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/), a site managed by the U.S. National Institute of Health. **![PACE-1700-MN-103-1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PACE-1700-MN-103-1.jpg)U.S. EPA** – The EPA has historically focused more on monitoring and controlling specific PFAS compounds, such as PFOA and PFOS. In 2023, the agency began following a program-specific approach to defining PFAS as it expanded its regulatory efforts to include PFAS in other matrices, such as wastewater and biosolids. While a program-specific approach is understandable, it can leave those working to comply with the rules struggling for clarity. For instance, the Toxic Control Substances Act (TSCA) reporting rule, which was finalized in 2023, originally estimated that manufacturers and importers would need to report on 1,462 compounds. In February, the EPA revised the list to include [12,696 compounds](https://cdxapps.epa.gov/oms-substance-registry-services/substance-list-details/490). Despite the dramatic increase, the EPA still notes in its description that this is “not an exhaustive list.” Finally, it is worth mentioning that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently announced the development of [a new database](https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/02/new-nist-database-forever-chemicals-will-help-scientists-monitor) to help users identify and categorize PFAS, including non-targeted PFAS, in chemical analysis data. It is too soon to speculate on how many PFAS will find their way into the NIST database, but we will be watching this tool as it develops and analyzing its implications for our customers. #### 4 Critical Components in PFAS Legislation Interesting as the above definitions of PFAS may be, of significant importance for compliance is how the various pieces of legislation define PFAS. Currently, most PFAS laws and proposals are state-specific. [In the webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products), Nick Nigro walked through the various aspects of [California’s AB 1200](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB1200), a bill that has already been promulgated. He broke the legislation down into four critical components: **Scope** – Most proposed and promulgated bills at the state level name specific categories, such as juvenile products, rugs and carpets, food packaging, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), etc. **Definition** – AB 1200 defines PFAS as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Other states use a similar definition. The number of PFAS this would include falls somewhere between the OECD’s 2021 estimate of 4700 and their later estimate of 7 million. Let’s just call it “many.” **Scope of the restriction** – Most proposed and promulgated legislation limits the restriction to intentionally added PFAS. The language used in AB 1200 defines intentionally added as “PFAS that a manufacturer has intentionally added to a product and that have a functional or technical effect in the product, including the PFAS components of intentionally added chemicals and PFAS that are intentional breakdown products of an added chemical that also have a functional or technical effect in the product.” Other bills use similar language. California’s AB 1200 diverges from other bills, placing an additional restriction on “The presence of PFAS in a product or product component at or above 100 parts per million, as measured in total organic fluorine.” This means manufacturers or distributors selling in California need to also ensure that PFAS isn’t unintentionally added to their products, e.g., from unlisted ingredients in a subcomponent or PFAS leached from fluorinated containers. **Timing** – Lastly, all of the bills designate an effectivity clause. Some name a specific date, while others phase in the restrictions based on product category. Others, such as legislation passed in [Maine](https://www.maine.gov/dep/safechem/packaging/index.html#PFAS-packaging) and [Washington State](https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/1694-S.PL.pdf#page=1), go into effect once the responsible state agencies determine safer alternatives are available. ###### Consumer Products Webinar Available on Demand In addition to discussing legislative efforts to control PFAS in consumer products, the webinar team also discussed testing. I didn’t get into it here, but this angle covers more than just which tests to use. They also discussed whether you should test at all, citing some circumstances in which testing might not be appropriate. If you’re concerned about PFAS in consumer products, I encourage you to catch the [webinar on demand](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products). If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). We’re here to help. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Consumer Products, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [The State of State Drinking Water Legislation](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-state-of-state-drinking-water-legislation/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The State of State Drinking Water Legislation - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - March 21, 2024 - 5:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Drinking Water, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PACE-1700-MN-144-2-1024x681.jpg "PACE-1700-MN-144-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Once the U.S. EPA’s final NPDWR (National Primary Drinking Water Regulations) for PFAS are published, state limits will need to be equal to or below those set by the EPA. As we wait for the EPA to publish its final rule, we thought it might be interesting to do a level-set on where drinking water limits stand at the state level. ### A Quick Backgrounder on Drinking Water Limits As a refresher, the EPA’s NPDWR rule proposes an individual Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4.0 ppt (parts per trillion) for PFOA and PFOS. In addition, the EPA has proposed a combined limit on four PFAS (PFNA, PFHxS, PFBA, and HFPO-DA/GenX) using a Hazard Index calculation. The draft rule also establishes a non-enforceable Maximum Contaminant Goal (MCG) of zero ppt for PFOA and PFOS. As of January 2024, the proposal is in the hands of the OMB (Office of Management and Budget) for review. Statutorily, the agency has until September 2024 to publish the rule but has said it expects to do so in early 2024. Meanwhile, many states that have promulgated drinking water MCLs have already lowered their limits from the outdated Health Advisory Level of 70 ppt (parts per trillion) of PFOA and PFOS, individually or combined, to significantly lower limits. However, a quick review of state limits using the [ITRC’s PFAS water and soil values table (December 2023)](https://pfas-1.itrcweb.org/fact-sheets/) shows that only Illinois, at 2 ppt for PFOA, has a standard equal to or lower than the EPA’s proposed rule. In addition, the Illinois standard is considered a health-based guidance level, not an enforceable MCL, and only applies to PFOA. ### Enacted & Proposed Drinking Water Legislation ![PACE-1700-MN-126](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PACE-1700-MN-126.jpg)Perhaps frustrated with the time involved in the EPA’s rulemaking processes, many states already have proposed or passed legislation to lower the allowable concentration of PFAS in their public water systems. We’ve summarized several notable bills below. There are a couple of caveats to keep in mind when reviewing these bills. First, this review does not cover laws that were passed prior to the NPDWR proposal, i.e., those that are already reflected in enforceable MCLs or state guidelines. Second, even at the state level, passing such legislation can take months if not years. In addition, as watchers of the state legislative process know, what gets proposed can be quite different from what gets passed. We’ve included the bill numbers with links to help our readers track these bills and the details. **Virgina:** [HB 919](https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+ful+CHAP0585) was signed into law in April of 2022, directing the Virginia Board of Health to adopt regulations establishing MCLs in all water supplies and waterworks in the Commonwealth for PFOA and PFOS and for “other perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as the Board deems necessary.” The law does not set a deadline for the establishment of these limits. **Vermont:** [H 421](https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/H-0421/H-0421%20As%20Introduced.pdf) would set an MCL of zero ppt for PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFHA, and PFDA. The bill also requires the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to amend the state’s Water Supply Rule to establish an MCL of no greater than 20 ppt for any testable PFAS other than those with a required MCL of zero pt. **South Carolina:** [H 3499](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3499&session=125&summary=B) would require the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to define MCLs for certain pollutants in public water systems. The bill only specifies PFOA and PFOS and does not direct the department as to what those limits should be. **North Carolina:** [H 864](https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/H864) is as much about who pays when PFAS in public drinking water systems exceed permissible levels as it is about the levels themselves. Nevertheless, the bill does include specific limits. For an individual PFAS, the limit is the lesser of 10 ppt or any MCL set by the EPA for that specific compound. Combined PFAS levels cannot exceed 70 ppt. **North Carolina:** S 495 is working its way through the North Carolina Senate while [H 864](https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/H864) works its way through the state house. However, the Senate bill takes a different approach, directing the North Carolina Commission for Public Health to set MCLs for PFAS. PFOA and PFOS are the only two compounds specifically called out, and the bill does not establish what those MCLs should be. **Maine:** [LD 75/SP 47](https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?ld=75&PID=1456&snum=131) was introduced to amend a previous law requiring the Commissioner of Health to set MCLs of zero ppt for certain PFAS. The new bill specifies those PFAS as PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFHpA, and PFDA. **Minnesota:** [HF 1283](https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1283&ssn=0&y=2023) requires the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to adopt rules establishing water quality standards for PFOA and PFOS and the Commissioner of Health to amend the health risk limit for PFOS to not exceed 0.015 ppb (parts per billion). **Kentucky:** [H 197](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/23rs/hb197.html) directs the state cabinet to establish PFAS MCLs and monitoring requirements for drinking water provided by public and semi-public water systems. No specific PFAS or limits are specified. **Indiana:** [H 1530 ](https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1530/details)requires the Indiana Department of Health to establish MCLs for PFAS in water provided by public water systems. The bill does not specify the allowable limits but says that they must be protective of public health, including the health of vulnerable subpopulations, and may not be less stringent than any MCLs established by the U.S. EPA. You may have noted that we did not include any dates in the above descriptions of these bills. That’s because many of them were introduced in 2022 and early 2023, and the proposed effective date has passed. Nevertheless, they are still active bills. It’s possible these state legislatures are waiting for the EPA to make its move by publishing the final NPDWR before they take up these bills again. ### States Consider Mandating PFAS Testing of Private Wells In addition to bills addressing public water systems, at least two states have introduced legislation mandating the testing of private wells for PFAS in property transfer transactions. New York’s [A5979](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5979)/[S1650](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S1650) would authorize the New York Department of Health to establish standards for the testing of drinking water from privately owned wells. Likewise, if passed, Maine’s [LD 1488](https://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?ld=1488&PID=1456&snum=131) directs the state Department of Health to expand previous private well testing requirements to include PFAS. It’s important to remember that the EPA’s Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) does not mandate testing for private wells. We’re seeing an increasing number of requests for testing of drinking water from private wells. Sometimes, there is a property transfer involved, but much of the time, the request comes from individuals and smaller communities and townships concerned about PFAS in their local water supply. ### The NPDWR Holding Pattern I’ve been speaking at a lot of conferences lately and that means a lot of flying. Waiting and watching for the NPDWR to be finalized reminds me a lot of circling a busy airport waiting for an open runway. Looking out the window, I can see lots of other flights lined up, likely waiting for the same thing. As soon as our big plane lands, many smaller flights will be given clearance. Likewise, as soon as the EPA finalizes the NPDWR rules, I expect states will quickly adjust their bills and begin to move forward. You can count on us to bring you the details when that happens! ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Drinking Water, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [What You Need to Know about the New PFAS Limits in Drinking Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-pfas-limits-in-drinking-water/) **Published:** May 2, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What You Need to Know about the New PFAS Limits in Drinking Water - By: Paul Jackson - May 2, 2024 - 5:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Drinking Water, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Heading2028329-2-1024x512.png "Heading2028329-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Issuing federally enforceable limits for PFAS in drinking water was a key action outlined in the U.S. EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap. In 2023, the agency released its initial proposal. Then, after considering [more than 120,000 public comments](https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0114/comments) and a review of the final rule by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the final rule was released on April 10, 2024. In this post, we review the different aspects of this rule and its implications for our customers. Until the rule is published in the Federal Register, you can [download the pre-publication rule](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/pfas-npdwr_prepubfederalregisternotice_4.8.24.pdf) on the EPA’s website. ### The PFAS Limits While there was a lot of speculation as to whether the final rule would include additional, fewer, or different PFAS, it includes the same six PFAS as the proposed rule, namely PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and PFBS. PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) remain at 4 ppt (parts per trillion) with Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs) of zero ppt. However, there were several key changes to the MCLs for the four other compounds: - PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA now have individual MCLs set at 10 ppt. In the initial proposal, none of these compounds had individual MCLs. - The Hazard Index remains, but now applies for any mixture containing two or more of the four initial compounds: PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and PFBS. - In the calculation of the Hazard Index, the Health Based Water Concentration (HBWC) value for PFHxS is now 10 ppt instead of 9 ppt as originally proposed. - The Hazard Index is also set at a unitless value of 1, instead of 1.0. The removal of the decimal place more clearly communicates that the Hazard Index is a ratio and does not indicate a specific unit of measure. For a refresher on the Hazard Index formula and how to calculate the running annual average, refer to the EPA’s [Hazard Index fact sheet](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/pfas-npdwr_fact-sheet_hazard-index_4.8.24.pdf). **Final MCLs and MCLGs**![Picture1-2](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Picture1-2.png) Source: EPA Fact Sheet, [PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation FAQs for Drinking Water Primacy Agencies](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/pfas_npwdr_faqsstates_4.8.24.pdf) ### Which Water Systems are Required to Monitor? The federally enforceable limits apply to a greater number of Public Water Systems (PWS) than previous monitoring rules, such as the EPA’s Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5). The new sampling requirements under the NPDWR cover **all community water systems and non-transient, non-community water systems, regardless of the number of customers served**. The EPA estimates that this would include 66,000 of the some 149,000 or so water systems in the United States. Presumably, the difference is made up of water systems serving less than 25 people (not considered a community water system) and transient water systems that don’t serve the same people at least six months a year. The good news for those who were and are required to sample in EPA’s **UCMR 5 program is that the data will fulfill some or all the initial monitoring requirements** under the new NPDWRs. UCMR 5 requires between 10,000-11,000 of the nation’s largest systems to sample for PFAS between January 2023 and December 2025. In addition, some states have monitoring rules that may also satisfy the requirements if the analysis was conducted using EPA Methods 533 or 537.1. #### Initial Sampling Requirements Initial monitoring requirements are based on the size of the water system and the source water used. Water is monitored at entry points to the distribution system, and combined water samples are not allowed. - All systems that source their drinking water from surface water are required to monitor quarterly, with samples collected 2-4 months apart. - Systems serving more than 10,000 customers and use a groundwater source are also required to monitor quarterly for the first 12 months, with samples collected 2-4 months apart. - If the system serves 10,000 customers or less and uses a groundwater source, it only need to sample twice a year, with samples collected 5-7 months apart. Once the final rule is published in the Federal Register, **water systems have three years to comply with the initial sample requirements** and an additional two years to address elevated levels of PFAS. Water systems need not begin notifying customers of elevated PFAS levels until the remediation time period has ended. The EPA estimates that between 6% and 10% of systems will be out of compliance and be required to take action. In their fact sheet on the [Benefits and Costs of Reducing PFAS in Drinking Water](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/pfas-npdwr_fact-sheet_cost-and-benefits_4.8.24.pdf), the agency calculates that to be between 4,100 – 6,700 public water systems. #### Reduced Monitoring Triggers In the initial proposal, the triggers for reduced monitoring were set at 1/3 the MCL for each PFAS. The final proposal sets the limit at 1/2 the MCL. Any samples above these levels will trigger quarterly monitoring at that entry point. This could result in a water system having different sampling schedules for different entry points. If four consecutive quarterly sample results are below the MCLs, primacy agencies have the authority to allow the water system to conduct annual monitoring at that entry point. Three consecutive annual samples below the trigger levels for all regulated PFAS may allow the water system to reduce monitoring to once every three years at the entry point. ##### Compliance Sampling ![PFAS prep (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS20prep201.png)It’s important to understand that an elevated level of PFAS detected in a monitoring sample does not necessarily mean the water system is out of compliance. Instead, the elevated level triggers quarterly monitoring at that entry point. After four quarters of monitoring, the results are averaged, with any results at or below the Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) reverted to zero. In its fact sheet, the EPA provides an example of a water system sampling quarterly for PFOA. The results of this sampling at one entry point are 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, and 2.0 ppt. The PQL for PFOA is 4.0; therefore, these results are translated to 0.0, 0.0, 5.0, and 0.0 ppt. Dividing 5 by 4, we get a running average of 1.3 ppt, meaning that the system is in compliance. ##### Treatment Options In its fact sheet on [Treatment Options for Removing PFAS from Drinking Water](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/pfas-npdwr_fact-sheet_treatment_4.8.24.pdf), the EPA acknowledges that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Larger systems are more likely to have the wherewithal to employ Best Available Technologies (BATs), including granular activated carbon (GAC), anion exchange, reverse osmosis, and nanofiltration. Some smaller systems will be able to use these technologies as well. Per the EPA: - Anion exchange was found to be affordable for systems of all sizes. - GAC was affordable in most cases for systems serving between 25-500 people. - Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration was most appropriate for systems serving 3,301 – 10,000 people. - Changing water sources may also be an appropriate option in some cases. The EPA says that it will not mandate any specific treatment option. This allows water systems to use the option that best matches their needs for efficacy and affordability. Pace® routinely works with customers to help validate their treatment approach. As an example, see our [Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/pfas-case-study-fl-keys) case study. For systems that opt to change water sources, we can also analyze for contaminants in [groundwater and surface water sources](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/pfas-in-ground-surface-waters/) to help ensure you’re not replacing one contaminated source with another. ##### Funding Sources The EPA estimates that the cost of implementation and compliance will be $1.5B annually and that the quantifiable benefits in terms of human health will also be $1.5B annually. Of course, the health cost savings cannot be used to pay for the cost of implementation and treatment, so water systems will need to find some other way. As funding options change over time, a good place to learn more is on the EPA website. The EPA’s fact sheet on [Benefits and Costs of Reducing PFAS in Drinking Water](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/pfas-npdwr_fact-sheet_cost-and-benefits_4.8.24.pdf) lays out some of the funding currently available and provides links to more information on how to apply for specific types of funding. ###### Need a Quote for Service? Pace® has been providing PFAS testing and analysis of drinking water, non-potable water, and solid matrices for years. We are EPA-approved for UCMR 5, and we maintain laboratory certifications and accreditations in all states that offer them. If you have questions or would like a quote for services, [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). We’re here to help! ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Drinking Water, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – April 2024](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-april-2024/) **Published:** April 17, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – April 2024 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - April 17, 2024 - 5:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PFAS20News20and20Views-2-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for PFAS limits in drinking water have been announced. But that’s not the only action the U.S. EPA has taken in recent weeks. In this month’s PFAS News and Views, we focus on several recent developments as the agency works to finish the final mile in the PFAS Strategic Roadmap published in 2021. ### First-Ever Enforceable Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water Announced On April 10, at 5 AM ET, the EPA announced the much-anticipated limits on PFAS in drinking water set under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The announcement specified limits and other details that differ from those proposed just a little over a year ago. Here are some highlights: - The enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS are 4 parts per trillion (ppt) individually. These limits are unchanged from the original proposal. In addition, the non-enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLG) for these compounds remain at zero. - PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (GenX ) have individual MCLs and MCLGs at 10 ppt. In the initial proposal, none of these compounds had individual MCLs. Instead, all three plus PFBS were included in the Hazard Index. - The Hazard Index will now apply for any mixture containing two or more of the following compounds: PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and PFBS. The Health Based Water Concentration (HBWC) value for PFHxS is now 10 ppt instead of 9 ppt as originally proposed, and the Hazard Index is set at a unitless value of 1. - Systems must complete their initial monitoring within 3 years, but they now have 5 years to implement a solution. - Reduced monitoring trigger levels are 1/2 of the MCL for each compound rather than 1/3. The EPA Fact Sheet on [Monitoring and Reporting](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/pfas-npdwr_fact-sheet_monitoring_4.8.24_0.pdf) goes into detail on how trigger levels are defined and how they are used to determine monitoring frequency. The prepublication version of the rule can be found [on the EPA’s website](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/pfas-npdwr_prepubfederalregisternotice_4.8.24.pdf). ### EPA Proposes Plan to Study PFAS Influent to POTWs ![PFAS prep](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS20prep.png)In January of 2023, the EPA’s Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 called for a study on PFAS influent sent to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWS), also known as municipal sewage treatment facilities. Late last month, the EPA [published details of the planned study](https://www.epa.gov/eg/study-pfas-influent-potws) to its website. This study will look at PFAS in POTW influent, effluent, and sewage sludge through an OMB-approved [Information Collection Request (ICR)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/26/2024-06408/proposed-information-collection-request-comment-request-potw-influent-pfas-study-data-collection). Both a questionnaire and sampling will be required of a subset of large POTWs across the U.S. [Public comments](https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0580-0001) on the proposed study are due by May 28, 2024. #### EPA Updates Interim Guidance on Disposal and Destruction on PFAS On April 8, the EPA released version 2 of its [*Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances*](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/2024-interim-guidance-on-pfas-destruction-and-disposal.pdf). This 153-page document details the uncertainties surrounding currently available destruction technology (thermal) and disposal approaches (landfills and underground injection). Section 6 also provides more information on research around emerging approaches to PFAS disposal and destruction, including a framework for evaluating potential destruction technologies. Once published in the Federal Register, the guidance will remain open for public comment for six months. ##### EPA Makes Progress on PFAS Toxicity Assessments The EPA’s [Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)](https://www.epa.gov/iris) contains toxicity and cancer risk assessments for hundreds of compounds. However, of the thousands of known PFAS, only a handful have completed the rigorous process required to be included in the IRIS database. In March, progress was made on assessing the toxicity of three PFAS. **EPA Issues Toxicity Testing Orders for NMeFOSE –** Among other powers, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) grants the EPA the authority to require manufacturers of potentially toxic compounds to study the toxicity of these substances and turn over the data to the agency. On March 25, the EPA ordered 3M Company and Wacker Chemical Corporation to conduct and submit testing on the physical-chemical properties of 2-(N-Methylperfluoro-1-octanesulfonamido) ethanol, otherwise known as NMeFOSE. **Draft Toxicity Assessment Issued for PFNA –** In early March, the EPA published a draft [IRIS Toxicological Review of Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA) and Related Salts](https://iris.epa.gov/Document/%26deid=355409). The report concludes that there is inadequate evidence to show a link between PFNA and cancer effects. However, there is enough evidence to show a link between PFNA and developmental growth impairment in humans and to indicate or suggest a link to other adverse health effects. The report is now open for public comment until May 6. These comments will then be reviewed by the external peer review team before a final Toxicological Assessment is published in the [IRIS (Integrated Risk Information System) database](https://www.epa.gov/iris). **Another Milestone Met for PFHxS Toxicity Assessment –** The toxicity assessment for PFHxS moved forward when [three external peer review meetings were held](https://iris.epa.gov/Document/%26deid=358273), two in late February and one on March 1. Once the external peer review is complete, the PFHxS assessment is expected to go into final revisions. ###### What We’re Watching The EPA has yet to finalize the designation of PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) and hazardous constituents under RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act). Both of these actions stand to have a significant impact on our customers, so we will be watching them closely. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [What You Need to Know About the Lead and Copper Rule](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-lead-and-copper-rule/) **Published:** September 26, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What You Need to Know About the Lead and Copper Rule - By: Paul Jackson - September 26, 2024 - 5:55 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Drinking Water, Lead and Copper ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LCR2028229-2.png "LCR2028229-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In the last couple of years, the U.S. EPA and state agencies have stepped up efforts to address lead in the nation’s drinking water. The latest revisions to the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) are set to go into effect on October 16, 2024. Yet, even before those revisions can be implemented, they may be superseded by the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) proposed by the EPA on November 30, 2023. In this article, we examine the LCR, the LCRI, as well as state efforts to control lead in the nation’s drinking water supply. Note that although the regulation is called the Lead and Copper Rule, our primary focus in this article is on lead. That’s because the rules around copper in drinking water remain largely unchanged in the latest promulgated and proposed revisions. ### How Lead Is Introduced into Drinking Water Lead and copper are commonly introduced into drinking water through the corrosion of plumbing materials. The EPA estimates more than 9 million lead-based water service lines are still in use across the country. These lines connect individual residences and buildings to the water main. Galvanized steel service lines were commonly installed in the U.S. during the first half of the 20th century. These pipes have a zinc coating designed to prevent rusting. While galvanized pipes themselves do not contain lead, lead particles can accumulate within the corrosive buildup in these pipes if they are or have ever been connected to lead pipes downstream. When water flows through galvanized pipes, it can release the built-up lead particles, leading to water contamination. Corrosion of internal plumbing infrastructure can also introduce lead into drinking water, but addressing that challenge typically lies within the jurisdiction of state and local agencies rather than the U.S. EPA. ### The Lead and Copper Rule Summarized The LCR is a U.S. federal regulation promulgated in 1991 under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Testing is and was at the core of the LCR. In its current form, Public Water Systems (PWS) are required to test regularly for lead and copper. Each PWS must provide a sampling pool representative of the different materials in their systems and use this pool to draw a randomly selected subset of sites for actual testing. If more than 10% of tap water samples collected during any monitoring period exceed 15 parts per billion (ppb) for lead or 1.3 parts per million (ppm) for copper, the PWS must inform customers about the levels found, potential health effects, and steps they can take to reduce exposure. They must also take action to reduce levels below current limits. Typical actions include lowering pH levels to minimize corrosion in lead or copper pipes and replacing lead and GRR service lines. [Download Information on Pace® Lead and Copper Testing Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services) ### Lead and Copper Rule Revisions The EPA has made several revisions to the LCR over the years. The last major revision was announced in December 2020 and published in the federal register in 2021 as the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: [Lead and Copper Rule Revisions](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/15/2020-28691/national-primary-drinking-water-regulations-lead-and-copper-rule-revisions). In this version, testing drinking water is still required, but there is a greater emphasis on replacing lead service lines. Under the LCRR, PWS must submit an inventory of these lead service lines by the October 16 deadline.![LCR](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/LCR.png) With the LCRR deadline right around the corner, many PWS we talk to are well on their way to meeting that goal. The LCRR also makes completing the inventory easier by allowing the PWS to specify as “unknown” service lines that have not yet been investigated. Interestingly, there is no limit on the number of unknowns that can be included in the inventory, but the EPA discourages water systems from marking all service lines as unknown. The LCRR did not change the action levels for lead or copper, but it does introduce a trigger level of 10 ppb for lead. The trigger level requires the PWS to take action to prevent levels from exceeding the action level, but there is not a consumer communication requirement attached. That said, the trigger level may have caused some confusion, so as we’ll cover in the next section, the LCRI replaces the trigger level with a lower action level. Last but not least, there is one area where the LCRR gets very granular in its sampling requirements. As outlined in [Section 141.92](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-141/subpart-I/section-141.92), water systems must test for lead in drinking water in all elementary schools and childcare facilities served by the system. This sampling differs from that required for residential systems in that a 250 milliliter (mL) volume is required and sampling must occur after a stagnation period (the plumbing system must not be used) of eight to 18 hours. The only exemption from this rule is for facilities that were either were built or had their entire plumbing systems replaced after January 1, 2014. These requirements will remain in place even if the LCRI is finalized. ### LCRI: A Wrinkle in the Timeline As noted already, the EPA also has a proposed rule called the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), which it expects to finalize by October 16, 2024, the date the LCRR goes into effect. If this rule is passed, it will supersede the timeline and some of the specifics of the LCRR. First, a couple important elements of the LCRR do not change with the LCRI. PWSs will still need to submit an inventory of service lines by October 16, 2024, and they will still need to notify customers with lead, GRR, or unknown service lines. Now, for what’s changed. There are several technical changes in the LCRI that PWSs need to take note of. Most notably, the LCRI sets a goal of 100% replacement of lead and GRR service lines within 10 years. Under the LCRR, replacing service lines was one of the options for addressing elevated levels of lead in drinking water. Under the LCRI, it is mandatory with [only a few exceptions](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-12/lcri-faq_statespws_11.28.23-nr.pdf). These exceptions appear to be less of an exemption from the requirement than an extension of the 10-year deadline. Furthermore, the LCRI requires PWSs to replace lead connectors. Connectors were not addressed in the LCRR. Tap sampling requirements would also be more stringent. Under the LCRR, sampling can include taps served by non-lead or unknown service lines. Under the proposed LCRI, water systems would be required to collect first-liter and fifth-liter samples at sites with lead service lines and use the higher of the two values when determining compliance with the rule. Finally, under the current LCRI, the action level for lead would be lowered from 15 ppb to 10 ppb. As mentioned above, the proposed LCRI also eliminates the LCRR’s trigger level to simplify the rule. There are additional changes, many of them having to do with updating service line inventories, customer communications, and other documentation requirements. For more detailed coverage, please refer to the [EPA’s LCRI Fact Sheet](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-11/lcri-fact-sheet-for-the-public_final.pdf). ### State Rules for Lead and Copper in Drinking Water Like other National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR), states are allowed to set their own limits and requirements, so long as they are not more lenient than those established by the U.S. EPA. States and communities are supported by [$15B in funding](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-launches-new-initiative-accelerate-lead-pipe-replacement-protect-underserved) made available through the Infrastructure Act and $11.7B of general Drinking Water State Revolving Funds that can also be used for lead service line replacement. An additional [$26M was allocated](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-26-million-grants-protect-children-lead-drinking) to fund testing and lead remediation in schools and childcare facilities. More information on funding sources can be found on [the EPA’s website](https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/identifying-funding-sources-lead-service-line-replacement). State and local rules and restrictions can change rapidly, so we recommend consulting your state regulatory code for details. Our team works with PWS across the country, so feel free to [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) to discuss your specific state rules or to [request a quote](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) for testing services to help ensure compliance. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Drinking Water, Lead and Copper **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [The View from the Lab: Proposed Changes to PFAS Limits in Drinking Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-view-from-the-lab-proposed-changes-to-pfas-limits-in-drinking-water/) **Published:** June 16, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The View from the Lab: Proposed Changes to PFAS Limits in Drinking Water - By: Paul Jackson - June 16, 2025 - 4:24 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Drinking Water, EPA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/blog20header20281229-6.png "blog20header20281229-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") If your role has anything at all to do with drinking water, you are no doubt aware that [the U.S. EPA announced plans](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-it-will-keep-maximum-contaminant-levels-pfoa-pfos) to rescind the individual limits on HFPO-DA (GenX), PFHxS, and PFNA and the Hazard Index limit for HFPO-DA, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFBS under the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). In addition, they announced plans to extend the deadline for compliance with PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) from 2029 to 2031. This is considered good news for some and not so good news for others. Regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, here are a few things to keep in mind: First, this is just an announcement of intentions at this stage. The proposed rule isn’t expected to be published until this Fall, with finalization anticipated in the Spring of 2026. Keep in mind, there are still ongoing court challenges to the limits on PFOA and PFOS. The outcome or progress of these cases could slow things down. On the other side of the table, there will be groups arguing to keep all MCLs in place. EPA rulemaking is rarely a smooth path with everyone in complete agreement. From a scientist’s point of view, I’m hopeful that dropping the limits for the four additional PFAS will not have as much of an impact on water systems or public health as some headlines suggest. According to the latest summary of data from UCMR 5 (see below), PFOA and PFOS are far more commonly detected than any of the other four PFAS. While the EPA proposal extends deadlines for these two PFAS, the limits remain the same. Furthermore, depending on the type of treatment system chosen, addressing PFOA and PFOS may also address other PFAS – HFPO-DA, PFHxS, PFNA and PFBS as well as other PFAS that were not included in the initial rule. ![chart](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/chart.png) The three most commonly used treatment technologies include Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), Reverse Osmosis, and Ion Exchange. The additional two years to comply give water systems more time to evaluate which solution best addresses their unique situation. The reason given for the extension was to allow the EPA time to reach out to water systems, especially in rural and small communities, to help them address their compliance challenges. Cost is surely a critical challenge for many, but as we discussed in a recent webinar, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for treating PFAS in drinking water. Source water and water characteristics can be a significant factor in determining the most effective solution. [Watch: Navigating PFAS in Drinking Water: Treatability Insights and Analytical Overview](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-pfas-in-drinking-water-treatability-insights-and-analytical-overview) At the end of the day, EPA announcements make great headlines, but the details matter. While we’re not legal experts, we’re often asked by clients for a more technical perspective on what these rules may mean for them. It’s an element that is missing from much of the media coverage. If you’d like to discuss PFAS treatability study options for drinking water, [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). The Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies Center of Excellence supports water systems and water treatment professionals as they seek to determine the most effective and economical removal technology for their system. To learn more, [visit our website](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/). ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Drinking Water, EPA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – June 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-june-2025/) **Published:** June 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – June 2025 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - June 25, 2025 - 5:42 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PFAS20News20and20Views-6-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") We’re six months into 2025, and now that the new U.S. EPA administration has had a chance to review current programs and proposals, we’re starting to see some noteworthy announcements. As usual, we’ll share the highlights in this month’s News and Views. ### EPA Announces Major Actions to Combat PFAS In a much-anticipated announcement, EPA Administrator Zeldon laid out [the agency’s PFAS direction](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/administrator-zeldin-announces-major-epa-actions-combat-pfas-contamination) for the future. Although the announcement understandably lacked specificity at times, there were several elements our team considered noteworthy. Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager for Environmental Compliance and Emerging Contaminants, provided his perspective in [a recent post](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/our-take-on-the-u.s.-epas-pfas-priorities). ### EPA Makes a Decision on PFAS Limits in Drinking Water ![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (16)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE2016.png)There has been plenty of speculation about the direction the EPA would take on the Primary Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS. In [a May press release](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-it-will-keep-maximum-contaminant-levels-pfoa-pfos), the agency announced their decision: PFOA and PFOS limits would remain, but the compliance deadline would be extended to 2031. The other limits, including the Hazard Index, will be rescinded. The EPA expects to publish a proposed rule this Fall and finalize it by spring of 2026. Once again, we provided our perspectives in a recent post: [**Read: The View from the Lab: Proposed Changes to PFAS Limits in Drinking Water.**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-view-from-the-lab-proposed-changes-to-pfas-limits-in-drinking-water/) ### EPA Requests Another Extension for PFAS MCL Legal Challenge In light of the agency’s proposed changes to PFAS MCLs in drinking water, the EPA has asked for an additional 45 days to prepare their response to the legal challenges to the current PFAS regulations. The organizations that filed the suit, including the National Association of Manufacturers, the American Chemistry Council, and The Chemours Company FC, LLC, have not opposed the extension. The June 4th filing can be found [here](https://www.asdwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EPA-Requests-Additional-45-day-Delay_2025-06-04.pdf). ### EPA Releases 8th Set of UCMR 5 Data On June 2, 2025, the EPA released the [8th set of data](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-08/ucmr5-data-summary_0.pdf) from UCMR 5 sampling. With roughly 75% of sampling complete, we’re getting close to having truly representative data. To that end, the EPA’s data summary offers an estimated weighted percentage of 8.5% of PWSs nationwide seeing averages greater than the MCL. Individually, the percentage of small and large PWSs with averages greater than the MCL remains within half a point for all regulated PFAS. ![A blue and white chart with numbers and text AI-generated content may be incorrect., Picture](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/undefined-1.png) In the most recent data summary, the agency broke out medium PWSs (those serving 3,300 – 10,000 people). Previously, data from medium-sized PWSs were included in the small PWS metric. In addition, USA Today did an interesting analysis of the data and determined that [nearly a quarter of PWSs serving over 100,000 people](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/10/forever-chemicals-cities-drinking-water-epa-data/84027569007/) had PFAS levels greater than the MCL. As you can see from the above table, PFOS and PFOA are the lead source of systems exceeding the MCLs. Therefore, by the EPA potentially rescinding the additional PFAS with associated MCLs, there will not be a substantial impact on the number of systems that will need to install remediation in order to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). #### TSCA Reporting Deadline Further Extended While many expected the new EPA administration might ease up on some of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) PFAS reporting requirements, that hasn’t happened – yet. However, in May, the agency, [extended the reporting deadline](https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-08168.pdf) again, this time to October 13, 2026, for most types of entities and April 13, 2027, for small businesses reporting as importers only. The EPA stated that the extra time was needed to ensure the reporting systems were ready to receive the data. Additionally, the agency also left open the possibility of re-opening certain other aspects of TSCA PFAS reporting to public comment. #### Update on State PFAS Legislation Six months into the year, PFAS legislation proposed early in 2025 is starting to work its way through the respective state legislatures. According to the Safer States Bill Tracker, seven have been signed into law. Interestingly, three of the four deal directly with wastewater-related matrices, including wastewater discharge, biosolids, and landfill leachate. L.D. 130 is indirectly related as it addresses PFAS contamination of agricultural lands. While biosolids aren’t mentioned directly, they are likely to have contributed to the contamination. **State** **Bill** **Issue/Sector** **Description** **Virginia** [H.B.2050](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2050) Wastewater Discharge Requires monitoring and reduction of PFAS levels in the Occoquan Reservoir by facilities discharging industrial wastewater. **Maine** [L.D.130](https://legislature.maine.gov/billtracker/#Paper/130?legislature=132) Agriculture Establishes PFAS Response Program to respond to and address PFAS contamination affecting agricultural producers. **Maine** [L.D.1604](https://legislature.maine.gov/billtracker/#Paper/1604?legislature=132) Landfill Leachate Establishes regulations concerning the management and testing of landfill leachate for PFAS chemicals. **Washington** [S.B.5033](https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5033&Year=2025) Biosolids/Sludge Establishes a program for managing biosolids, focusing on PFAS chemical testing and analysis. **Washington** [S.B.5167](https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5167&Year=2025) Appropriations Appropriations bill. Includes funding for PFAS cleanup and to help identify additional priority consumer products containing PFAS for potential regulatory action. **Washington** [S.B.5195](https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5195&Year=2025) Appropriations Appropriations bill. Includes funding to the Department of Ecology for PFAS response and cleanup. **Oregon** [S.B.91](https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB91) Firefighting Foam Prohibits the sale, use, and disposal of firefighting foam containing PFAS. Establishes a program to ensure the safe collection and disposal of PFAS-containing firefighting foam. In addition, [Illinois HB2516](https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=2516&GAID=18&SessionID=114&LegID=160345) has passed both houses as of May 31st. This bill bans intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics, dental floss, children’s products, menstrual products, and intimate apparel as of 2032. As of this writing, the legislation had not yet been signed by the Illinois governor. For more information on PFAS testing of consumer products, check out our recent webinar: [Quantifying PFAS in Consumer and Related Products.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products) ##### Upcoming Conferences My colleagues and I will be speaking at several conferences in June and July. If you are in the area or attending one of these, we would love to meet you. [Contact us to request a meeting.](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) [33rd Annual Environmental Law and Regulation Conference](https://www.beaconcle.com/33rd-annual-elrc), Orange Beach, Alabama, June 27. Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager for Environmental Compliance and Emerging Contaminants, will be speaking about PFAS Project Considerations for the Legal Community at 9:45 AM. [Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Annual Conference and Expo](https://www.gawp.org/event/Annual25), Savannah, GA, July 13-16. On the 14th, from 3:30 – 4:00, I will be speaking about how to avoid cross-contamination when collecting samples for PFAS analysis. [Missouri Waste Control Coalition (MWCC) Environmental Conference](https://www.mowastecoalition.org/event-5981230), Osage Beach, MO, July 13-15. Paul Jackson will be delivering two sessions at this conference, both on July 15th. The first, at 10:30 AM, will be on how the PFAS CERCLA rule impacts the solid waste industry. Then, at 11:30 AM, he present an update on PFAS test methods for the solid waste industry. ###### How can we help? PFAS in drinking water played a significant role in this month’s PFAS News & Views. While many state laboratories are capable of testing PFAS in drinking water, laboratory capacity can be an issue. Furthermore, testing other matrices, such as soil, wastewater, and biosolids, requires equipment and knowledge that some state labs do not have. Pace® is a leader in analyzing PFAS across a wide range of matrices, and we even participated in the development and validation of many of the methods used today. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). You can also [request a quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) to get started. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – October 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-october-2025/) **Published:** October 16, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – October 2025 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - October 16, 2025 - 10:00 am - Tags: Biosolids, CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS-News-and-Views-1024x512.jpg "PFAS News and Views – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The last few weeks have been very busy for the PFAS team here at Pace®. Typically, I cover both federal and state PFAS action in our monthly newsletter. However, with the publication of the [Spring Unified Agenda](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain?operation=OPERATION_GET_AGENCY_RULE_LIST¤tPub=true&agencyCode=&showStage=active&agencyCd=2000&csrf_token=003CD2A3D68110DD349B48D5978C0C0A4179133B28DDE0FF76FAE3B4D03DBF74978F5EAEDE87A6BF15EAEB5C9F7630403E9A), there is so much activity at the federal level I decided to make that our sole focus in this month’s PFAS News & Views. ### **EPA Signals PFAS Actions Ahead** While the Unified Agenda doesn’t always offer as many details on what the U.S. EPA has planned as we might like, the preliminary timeline it provides can help you be better prepared. In a recent post, Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager for Environmental Compliance, offered his assessment of the PFAS-related actions included in the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda. [Read: 9 PFAS-Related Items on the OMB’s Unified Agenda. ](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/9-pfas-related-items-on-the-ombs-unified-agenda) Here are some of the actions we should anticipate just in Q4 of 2025: **September 2025** **– Removal of PFAS – except PFOA and PFOS – from the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR)**. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to be issued for public comment. (As I write this, the NPRM has not been released, but it’s likely the shutdown has impacted the timeline.) **October 2025** **– NPDWR compliance deadline extension.** NPRM to be issued for public comment. **November 2025 – Changes to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) supplier notification rules.** Final rule scheduled for publication. **November 2025** **– Addition of PFAS to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permitting.** NPRM to be issued for public comment. **December 2025** **– Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) reporting exemptions and scope change.** NPRM to be issued for public comment. #### **PFAS in NPDES Permitting** For Pace® clients, another noteworthy rule change will be the addition of PFAS to NPDES permitting. This has already been happening in several states, and the EPA has been actively publishing more materials to help NPDES permit writers include PFAS in NPDES permitting. It was good to see them include both EPA 1633 and ASTM D8421 in the [online FAQ](https://www.epa.gov/cwa-methods/frequent-questions-about-pfas-methods-npdes-permits). They also talked a little more about sample cross contamination. For a deeper dive into these two topics, here are a couple of on-demand webinars you may find helpful. [Watch: A Deep Dive Into EPA 8327/ASTM D8421](https://info.pacelabs.com/deep-dive-into-epa-8327/astm-d8421-webinar) [Watch: Is PFAS Sample Cross-Contamination Caused by Sampling](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-is-pfas-sample-cross-contamination-caused-by-sampling) ##### **EPA Determines the PFAS Future Under CERCLA** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/blog-square-9-260x260.jpg "blog square (9) – Pace Analytical")For months, there’s been ongoing speculation about the future of PFAS under CERCLA. On September 17, 2025, the agency put that issue to bed with a press release announcing the intention to keep the Hazardous Substances designation in place for PFOA and PFOS. They also plan to build a framework for future designations. This could be a welcome addition for many of our clients if it can provide more transparency to the process. I’ve been getting a few questions about the agency’s approach to Passive Receivers as outlined in the press release. Paul Jackson is currently drafting his thoughts on what this means for our clients. That post should be released within the next few days, but if you have questions in the meantime, feel free to [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ###### **NDAA Bill Proposals Reconsider PFAS Restrictions** While it’s not directly connected to the EPA, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has implications for some of our clients. PFAS have been included in the NDAA since 2020, and the FY2026 versions passed by the House and Senate both contain PFAS-related clauses. Here’s a quick summary: **House version:** - **Section 312** – Directs the Secretary of Defense to carry out an annual cost assumption analysis for the investigation and remediation of PFAS. Among other considerations, the annual analysis is required to consider advancements in technologies for treatment and disposal as well as the results from ongoing assessments of PFAS at key sites. - **Section 313** – Extends the deadline for replacing Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) with Fluorine-Free Foams (F3) for fighting fires on military installations. Oceangoing vessels and other instances where F3 may not be the best option continue to be exempted. - **Section 314** – Requires the DOD to provide safe drinking water to households with private wells impacted by PFAS from military activities. - **Section 322** – Directs the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with Defense Communities Affected by PFAS within 12 months of passage of the FY2026 NDAA. **Senate version:** - **Section 315** authorizes the Secretary of Defense to destroy or dispose of PFAS using any method that is cost-effective and permissible by any state or federal agencies that regulate the disposal or destruction of such compounds. This section also requires the DOD to update its PFAS destruction and disposal guidance. - **Section 333** requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House on the funding and status of interim remedial actions taken by the DOD. The next step is for the House and Senate to start the reconciliation process in which both houses attempt to approve a consolidated bill that aligns to the President’s budget. ###### **EPA Updates Biosolids Use and Disposal Statistics** Lastly, the EPA updated its [Biosolids Use and Disposal Statistics](https://www.epa.gov/biosolids/basic-information-about-sewage-sludge-and-biosolids#statistics) page in late September. This site summarizes data submitted by more than 2000 large Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWS) that land apply, incinerate, or dispose of sewage sludge via surface disposal. For all the concern about [PFAS in biosolids](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/wastewater-sludge-biosolids/?__hstc=168035390.36823c4e684554b71eb31084bb285e9b.1763208482140.1763381053534.1763392281101.3&__hssc=168035390.9.1763392281101&__hsfp=3293870918), nearly 60% of these POTWs still land-apply their biosolids. Of these, 53% said they did so for agricultural purposes and another 34.5% said they did so for distribution and marketing, which could also include sludge used for agricultural purposes as well as that sold or given away for home use. The team recently conducted a fascinating webinar on the challenges of quantifying PFAS in biosolids. As usual, Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager, went into details on the available test methods, providing helpful insights that can bolster your compliance and remediation efforts. [Watch: Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options](https://info.pacelabs.com/biosolids-analysis-for-pfas-challenges) **EVENTS & CONFERENCES** If you are in the area or attending one of these upcoming events, we would love to meet with you. [Contact us to request a meeting.](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.36823c4e684554b71eb31084bb285e9b.1763208482140.1763381053534.1763392281101.3&__hssc=168035390.9.1763392281101&__hsfp=3293870918) [EFO Annual Meeting and Tradeshow](https://envirofdok.org/event/34th-efo-annual-meeting-and-trade-show/), Tulsa, OK, October 13-15. [AEHS 41st Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy](https://www.aehsfoundation.org/eastcoast), Amherst, MA, October 20-23. During the Session 5 time slot, Nick Nigro will be co-presenting with Liz Denly, PFAS Initiative Leader & Chemistry Director, from TRC. Their topic will be the analysis of PFAS in consumer products. Nick will also be co-presenting a poster along with Rock Vitale, Senior Principal Chemist at CTEH, on the use of Total Organic Fluorine as a proxy method for PFAS analysis. [Georgia Rural Water Association Fall Conference](https://www.grwa.org/conference/2025-fall-conference), Helen, GA, October 27-29. At 10:00 on the 28th, I will present the What, When and More Changes of the PFAS NPDWR MCLs. [Illinois Rural Water Association Conference](https://www.ilrwa.org/IPWSOA/IPWSOA%20Conference.html). Rockford, IL October 28-29, Paul Jackson from Pace® will present a session on PFAS MCLs, the “what, when, and how” at 3:00 on October 29th. [WEASC Operators Conference](https://www.scwaters.org/mpage/operator_conference), Myrtle Beach, NC, November 3-5. I will be presenting a session on November 4th at 11:25 discussion PFAS sampling and test methods for drinking water and wastewater operators. [27th Annual Railroad Environmental Conference](https://rrec.railtec.illinois.edu/), Urbana, IL, November 11-12. **We’re Here to Help** As always, if you have questions or concerns about the sciences of PFAS testing, compliance, and remediation, [don’t hesitate to reach out](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.36823c4e684554b71eb31084bb285e9b.1763208482140.1763381053534.1763392281101.3&__hssc=168035390.9.1763392281101&__hsfp=3293870918). ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Biosolids, CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [What You Need to Know About the PFAS NPDES ICR Proposal](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-pfas-npdes-icr-proposal/) **Published:** August 14, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What You Need to Know About the PFAS NPDES ICR Proposal - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - August 14, 2024 - 4:00 pm - Tags: Biosolids, CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/effluent-2.png "effluent-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The U.S. EPA recently proposed an Information Collection Rule (ICR) focused on PFAS in wastewater influent, effluent, and biosolids. This post will cover the critical highlights for Pace® customers. For a deeper dive, you can watch the webinar on-demand. [**Watch: US EPA Information Collection Rule (ICR) Proposal for PFAS and NPDES**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes) ### What Are PFAS? Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of several thousand known synthetic compounds valued for their inherent properties, such as resistance to heat, water, and oil. For decades, they have been used in the production of hundreds of industrial and consumer products such as carpeting, apparel, upholstery, food packaging, cosmetics, fire-fighting foams, and metal plating. PFAS are bioaccumulative, meaning they build up in the bloodstream and tissues. Since at least the 80s, research has found links between PFOS and PFOA (two common PFAS chemicals) and several health challenges such as chronic kidney disease, thyroid issues, and certain types of cancers. ### Who Will Be Impacted By the ICR? The U.S. EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap called for a whole of agency approach to monitoring, managing, and remediating PFAS in the environment. PFAS in drinking water has been a top priority, but wastewater, including biosolids, has become a greater priority in recent months.![pfas](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pfas.png) Once finalized, this ICR will directly impact Publicly Owned Treatment Works, or POTWs. These are the wastewater treatment facilities owned by a state, municipality, or another governmental entity. POTWs collect wastewater from homes, businesses, and industrial sources and treat it to remove harmful pollutants before releasing the treated water (effluent) into local waterways. POTWs also handle the processing and treatment of sludge and bio-solids generated from wastewater treatment. Businesses are not directly impacted by the ICR as drafted. However, POTWs will be required to sample industrial effluent from up to 10 industrial users of the system. This data will be used as the basis for future Effluent Limitations Guidelines and NPDES permitting. ### When Will the ICR Take Effect? The ICR is still in the proposal stage, but the required public comment period has passed. The EPA intends to complete this ICR by the end of 2025. Of course, the public comments may impact the final details of the rule. Once finalized, phase one will focus on wastewater, specifically industrial effluent, domestic wastewater influent, POTW influent, and POTW effluent. Phase two of the study will require selected POTWs to analyze sewage sludge or biosolids produced as a byproduct of wastewater treatment. ### Will All POTWs Be Required to Sample? The proposed ICR includes only the nation’s 400 largest POTWs. The first step involves a survey of these organizations. From that data, the EPA plans to issue testing orders to a smaller subsegment, estimated at 200 to 300 facilities. [A draft of the survey](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-03/potw-influent-study-questionnaire-appendix-a_508.pdf) can be found on the EPA’s webpage. ### Required Test Methods Required test methods are dictated by the matrices to be sampled and the data to be collected. Phase one testing will assess wastewater for 40 targeted PFAS and adsorbable organic fluorine. Phase two will quantitate those same 40 PFAS in wastewater sludge. EPA 1633 can measure the 40 PFAS in both wastewater and biosolids and is required for phases one and two. Quantitating adsorbable organic fluorine in wastewater, as required in phase one, necessitates EPA 1621. For a deeper dive into these methods, you can watch a replay of [the webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-epa-pfas-test-methods-are-now-final-what-that-means-for-wastewater-and-solid-waste-professionals) we conducted shortly after these methods were finalized earlier this year. Pace® laboratories participated in EPA’s validation of these methods as well, so feel free reach out to our Subject Matter Experts if you have any questions. [**On-Demand Webinar: EPA PFAS Test Methods Are Now Final: What That Means for Wastewater and Solid Waste Professionals**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-epa-pfas-test-methods-are-now-final-what-that-means-for-wastewater-and-solid-waste-professionals) ### Have Questions? Again, if you missed our recent webinar on this proposed rule, you can [watch that here](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes). As always, if you have questions or would like to discuss a specific project, [reach out to us](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us) at any time. You can also [request a quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) for services if you’re ready to get started. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Biosolids, CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – November 2024](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-november-2024/) **Published:** November 20, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – November 2024 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - November 20, 2024 - 4:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PFAS20News20and20Views-2-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") With only a couple of months left in the year, time is winding down for the U.S. EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap. There are still a few significant actions they could take, but for the most part, recent actions seem to be geared toward “setting the stage” for 2025 and beyond. This month, we highlight a few actions that could lead to future PFAS rules and regulations at both the state and federal levels. ### EPA Publishes Final PFAS Aquatic Life Criteria and Benchmarks On October 7, the U.S. EPA published its [Aquatic Life Ambient Water Quality Criteria and Acute Saltwater Aquatic Life Benchmarks](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/07/2024-23024/final-recommended-aquatic-life-criteria-and-benchmarks-for-select-pfas?) for PFOA and PFOS. This rule also established acute freshwater aquatic life benchmarks for eight PFAS: PFBA, PFHxA, PFNA, PFDA, PFBS, PFHxS, 8:2 FTUCA, and 7:3 FTCA. These criteria and benchmarks are not enforceable limits. Rather, they are intended to guide states and territories as they implement programs, such as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Although the EPA addressed PFAS in NPDES permitting in its 2022 [interim guidance to the states](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-12/NPDES_PFAS_State%20Memo_December_2022.pdf), few states have consistently included PFAS. That may be because the interim guidance focused on which test methods to use and what to analyze but did not provide specific water quality recommendations. The aquatic life criteria and benchmarks give states critical targets to consider when issuing wastewater permits for potential PFAS dischargers. ### EPA Seeks Public Comment on TSCA Regulatory Actions for PFAS in Plastics ![Plastics](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Plastics.png)On October 3, the EPA published [a request for public comment](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/30/2024-22330/certain-per--and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-risk-management-under-the-toxic-substances-control?) on its proposal to regulate the manufacture of certain PFAS under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These PFAS include PFOA, PFNA, and PFDA formed as a byproduct during the fluorination of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and other plastic containers. Specifically, the EPA is looking for more information on: - The number, location, and uses of fluorinated containers in the United States, including any uses critical to the national economy, national security, or critical infrastructure. The latter includes medical devices. - Alternatives to the fluorination process that generates PFAS, including PFOA, PFNA, and PFDA. - Measures to address risks from PFOA, PFNA, and PFDA formed during the fluorination of plastic containers. This request for public comment is likely to lead to additional TSCA reporting rules for manufacturers of fluorinated plastic containers. Longer-term, the TSCA data could lead to federal and state efforts to regulate fluorinated plastics for use in consumer products, especially food packaging. ### Testing Orders Issues for 6:2 FTAc On October 9, the EPA [issued testing orders](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-test-order-pfas-used-manufacturing-under-national-testing-strategy) to five companies for data on 6:2 FTAc, a PFAS compound used to manufacture plastics, resins, textiles, apparel, leather, and other chemicals. These companies may conduct the tests or provide the EPA with existing data they believe satisfies the order requirements. Like the TSCA reporting proposal just mentioned, these orders may have significant ramifications for the plastics industry down the road. ### NDAA PFAS Provisions Under Negotiation Ever since the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) phased out the use of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) at military installations and provided for additional PFAS to be automatically added to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) list, subsequent NDAA amendments have also included PFAS. For example, the FY21 NDAA established an interagency task force to address PFAS contamination. FY22 included a broadening of the DOD’s PFAS cleanup strategy and a temporary halt to the incineration of DOD materials containing PFAS. FY23 required that all PFAS added to TRI be designated as “chemicals of special concern.” The next NDAA revisions may be no different. As [reported by JDSupra](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/bipartisan-legislation-presents-8007711/), the U.S. House and Senate have offered multiple bills related to PFAS that may be rolled into the NDAA. These bills focus on three primary areas: - Accelerating PFAS cleanup at military installations. - Interim responses to address the release or threatened release of PFAS, including assessing the risk presented by certain installations. - The creation of Centers of Excellence focused on PFAS research into assessment and remediation. ### TRI Reporting Revisited Last month, we mentioned [the EPA’s proposal](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-10/9313-01_prepub.tripfasadditions.pdf) to add roughly 100 PFAS compounds to the TRI list. Since we just mentioned the NDAA and TRI, it’s worth noting that this proposal also seeks to clarify the [events that will trigger](https://www.bdlaw.com/publications/epa-accelerates-pfas-reporting-in-the-toxic-release-inventory/) the addition of PFAS to the TRI list as authorized under the NDAA. ### EPA Claims No Duty to Regulate PFAS in Biosolids [Waste 360](https://www.waste360.com/pfas-pfoas/u-s-epa-says-it-s-not-obligated-to-regulate-pfas-laden-sludge-applied-to-land) reports that the EPA filed a motion to dismiss a suit filed by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), claiming that the agency has no fiduciary duty to regulate PFAS in biosolids. In the short term, the outcome of the lawsuit may have an immediate impact mainly on farmers, wastewater treatment operators, and organizations selling biosolids. Long term, a motion to dismiss should not be taken as an indication that the EPA has no interest in regulating PFAS in biosolids. The ever-evolving NPDES guidelines and the current [Information Collection Rule (ICR) proposal](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/what-potws-and-industry-need-to-know-about-the-pfas-npdes-icr-proposal/) suggest otherwise. States have already begun regulating PFAS in biosolids. On the agency’s current trajectory, there’s little doubt the EPA will eventually do so as well. Of course, Congress could significantly accelerate that action with legislation directing them to take certain actions. ### Pace® Celebrates Four Years of PFAS Matters Believe it or not, we started the PFAS Matters blog a little over four years ago. Ironically, one of the triggers was the addition of 172 PFAS to the TRI list – the first PFAS to be added. At that time, we were getting a lot of questions from customers about “testing for the 172.” We thought the best way to help the most clients would be to answer those questions publicly as well as personally. I hope you’ve enjoyed our posts as much as we’ve enjoyed producing them. Chances are good that we will have plenty of PFAS-related topics to blog about in the coming years, and we’re looking forward to continuing the tradition. As always, if you have a question, concern, or project you’d like to discuss, don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [9 PFAS-Related Items on the OMB’s Unified Agenda](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/9-pfas-related-items-on-the-ombs-unified-agenda/) **Published:** September 26, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## 9 PFAS-Related Items on the OMB’s Unified Agenda - By: Paul Jackson - September 26, 2025 - 10:30 am - Tags: CERCLA, Drinking Water, EPA, PFAS, Wastewater ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/blog-header-22.jpg "blog header (22) – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As the Pace® Program Manager for Environmental Compliance, I am often asked what PFAS regulatory actions our clients can expect from U.S. EPA. The [Spring 2025 Unified Agenda](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain?operation=OPERATION_GET_AGENCY_RULE_LIST¤tPub=true&agencyCode=&showStage=active&agencyCd=2000&csrf_token=003CD2A3D68110DD349B48D5978C0C0A4179133B28DDE0FF76FAE3B4D03DBF74978F5EAEDE87A6BF15EAEB5C9F7630403E9A) released by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is a good place to begin to answer this question. As expected, several of the agenda items in the latest publication pertain to PFAS, creating a kind of “checklist” for actions to watch and be ready for in the weeks and months ahead. ### **What is the Unified Agenda?** If you’re not familiar with the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, commonly referred to as the Unified Agenda, it is a government-wide publication that provides uniform reporting of regulatory activities under development throughout the federal government. The Unified Agenda is published twice a year, typically in the spring and fall, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), which sits within the OMB. The most current Unified Agenda publications are dated Spring 2025, however were only recently released. The Unified Agenda is comprised of several Agency Rule Lists submitted by individual agencies. Because PFAS is largely the domain of the EPA, we can focus our efforts there. For the record, the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Government Services Administration (GSA) both have actions related to restricting the procurement of items containing PFAS. The DOD’s action is in [the proposed rule stage](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=0750-AL75) and [the GSA’s rule](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=3090-AK85) has been withdrawn. #### **PFAS Features Prominently in Unified Agenda** [The EPA’s Agency Rule List](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain?operation=OPERATION_GET_AGENCY_RULE_LIST¤tPub=true&agencyCode=&showStage=active&agencyCd=2000&csrf_token=003CD2A3D68110DD349B48D5978C0C0A4179133B28DDE0FF76FAE3B4D03DBF74978F5EAEDE87A6BF15EAEB5C9F7630403E9A) contains nine items pertaining to PFAS. I’ll summarize them here, provide links, and offer perspectives where appropriate. - [ELGs for OCPSF Industry](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=2040-AG10) – This one should come as no surprise to anyone as the EPA included effluent guidelines for businesses in the Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers (OCPSF) industry in Preliminary Plan 16. While the OCPSF industry includes several subcategories, as published, [the proposed rule](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-03-17/pdf/2021-05402.pdf) specifically calls out “formulators” of PFAS. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is scheduled to be published in January of 2026. - [PFAS Requirements in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Applications](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=2040-AG34) – This action is significant as it will cover a wide range of potential emitters of wastewater discharge containing PFAS. Any entity permitted directly by the U.S. EPA will be covered. Since state permitting authorities typically follow the U.S. EPA’s requirements, it’s expected that those permitted at the state level will be covered as well. This item is also in the Proposed Rule Stage with the NPRM scheduled to be released in November of 2025. We will be eagerly waiting to see the details. For example, which PFAS will be included, and at what concentrations? The EPA may also elect to include criteria for other matrices covered by NPDES, including biosolids and stormwater runoff. The final rule is scheduled for May of 2027. - [Extending the Deadline for NPDWR Compliance](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=2040-AG49) – Earlier this year, the EPA announced that it intended to extend the deadline for public water systems to meet PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) set by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/blog-square-6-260x260.jpg "blog square (6) – Pace Analytical")The NPRM is still expected in October of 2025, with the final rule scheduled to be released in April of 2026. In its announcement, the agency said they anticipate extending the deadline to 2031, but a date is not specifically mentioned, and the proposed rule has yet to be published in the Congressional Federal record. - [Withdrawal of PFAS from NPDWR](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=2040-AG53) – In the same release in which the EPA announced its plans to extend the NPDWR compliance deadline, it also announced plans to withdraw the limits on PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA (GenX) as well as the Hazard Index limits for these three PFAS plus PFBS set under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The NPRM is expected this month (September 2025), with the final rule scheduled to be released in February of 2026. Note that until this rule is finalized, the regulations enacted in 2024 are still in effect. - [Designation of 9 PFAS as Hazardous Constituents Under RCRA](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=2050-AH26) – This proposed rule has been sitting in limbo since early 2024, but the wait to see what the EPA will do could soon be over as the final rule is expected to be published in April of 2026. If finalized as proposed, this designation is likely to have a significant impact on the U.S. solid waste industry. - [TSCA PFAS Reporting Exemptions and Scope Changes](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=2070-AL29) – The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) warranted a couple of entries in the Unified Agenda. As it currently stands, manufacturers and importers are required to report PFAS usage and production from 2011 to 2022. The EPA plans to propose exemptions and other changes to the scope of the rule based on feedback from industry. The NPRM is scheduled for December of 2025, with finalization by June of 2026. - [Changes to TSCA Reporting Deadlines](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=2070-AL30) – The EPA has also proposed changing the data submission period for the PFAS reporting rule. Under [the interim final rule](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-13/pdf/2025-08168.pdf), the data submission period begins on April 13, 2026, and ends on October 13, 2026, with an alternate end date for small manufacturers reporting exclusively as article importers of April 13, 2027. This interim rule became effective on May 13, 2025, although comments were still accepted through June 2025. - [Addition of PFAS to TRI](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=2070-AL03) – Way back in October of 2024, the [EPA proposed an action](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-08/pdf/2024-22966.pdf) that would add nearly 100 PFAS compounds to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) – 16 individual PFAS and 15 categories of PFAS. The final rule is scheduled to be published in February of 2026. - [Changes to Supplier Notification Rules for PFAS Automatically Added to TRI](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=2070-AL24) – Lastly, as outlined under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), PFAS compounds are automatically added to TRI if they meet certain criteria. This change would require covered suppliers to notify their customers of products containing TRI-listed chemicals added by the NDAA. The NPRM was published in January, and the final rule is expected in November of 2025. ##### **The PFAS Regulatory Timeline** I’ve taken the regulatory actions above and put them into a timeline. While these things don’t always follow the published timeline, viewing the schedule this way may help you focus your readiness efforts. **May 13, 2025** – TSCA reporting deadline extension (already in effect). **September 2025** – Withdrawal of PFAS from NPDWR. NPRM to be issued for public comment. **October 2025** – NPDWR compliance deadline extension. NPRM to be issued for public comment. **November 2025** – Changes to TRI supplier notification. Final rule scheduled for publication. **November 2025** – Addition of PFAS to NPDES permitting. NPRM to be issued for public comment. **December 2025** – TSCA reporting exemptions and scope change. NPRM to be issued for public comment. **January 2026** – ELGs for OCPSF industry. NPRM to be issued for public comment. **February 2026** – Addition of PFAS to TRI. Final rule scheduled for publication. **February 2026** – Withdrawal of PFAS from NPDWR. Final rule scheduled for publication. **April 2026** – NPDWR compliance deadline extension. Final rule scheduled for publication. **June 2026** – TSCA reporting exemptions and scope change. Final rule scheduled for publication. **May 2027** – Addition of PFAS to NPDES permitting. Final rule scheduled for publication. ###### **PFAS Clean Up at the EPA** Most of the PFAS-related regulatory activities included in the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda were first announced months ago. For the most part, this list contains a lot of loose ends that need to be cleaned up for the sanity of compliance professionals nationwide. We’ll be watching closely as these proposals get firmed up, finalized, and published. The elephant in the room is whether the current EPA administration will extend their focus on PFAS with future regulatory actions not included in the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda. There is little doubt in my mind that they will, although it’s not certain that they will be as aggressive as the last administration or their timelines. Obviously, a number of timelines in place before the current administration took office were predictably extended. Even so, there is a good chance Congress will pick up some of the slack, so we will be watching any emerging regulatory actions from that sector as well. Numerous states continue to develop their own legislation, and regulations separate and apart from what’s taking place at the federal level. As always, you can count on us to bring you our perspectives and any technical information we think might be helpful in your quest to remain compliant with the latest rules and regulations. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.36823c4e684554b71eb31084bb285e9b.1763208482140.1763381053534.1763392281101.3&__hssc=168035390.6.1763392281101&__hsfp=3293870918). You can also [request a quote for PFAS services](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/pfas?__hstc=168035390.36823c4e684554b71eb31084bb285e9b.1763208482140.1763381053534.1763392281101.3&__hssc=168035390.6.1763392281101&__hsfp=3293870918), and our sales team will work with me and others to get you the information you need. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Drinking Water, EPA, PFAS, Wastewater **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [NPDES Permitting: PFAS Testing & Reporting Requirements](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdes-permitting-pfas-testing-reporting-requirements/) **Published:** August 21, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## NPDES Permitting: PFAS Testing & Reporting Requirements - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - August 21, 2025 - 12:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Landfills, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/blog20header20281829-6.png "blog20header20281829-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) was added as an amendment to the Clean Water Act in 1972. Although PFAS testing is not yet mandated nationwide through the NPDES program, the U.S. EPA released guidance to the states in late 2022, recommending that state administrators consider adding PFAS in wastewater (and later stormwater and biosolids) to their NPDES permits. Based on recent feedback from clients and the industry, it’s my sense that we’re at a tipping point. If your business is in a targeted industry, especially airports, landfills, metal finishing, or Organic Chemicals Plastics and Synthetic Fibers (OCPSF), you should be prepared for PFAS monitoring, reporting, and in some cases, remediation action plans to be added to your NPDES permit requirements. In early August, I teamed up with Lucas Barroso-Giachetti, Senior Environmental Engineer and Regional PFAS Technical Lead with Terracon, to discuss PFAS requirements in NPDES permits and how businesses and organizations can prepare to meet them. ### [Watch: PFAS Strategies for Industrial and Logistics Operators ](http://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pace-analytical-terracon-present-pfas-strategies-pace) This webinar included such a wide array of information that it will take me at least a couple of posts to hit the important points. In today’s post, we start by examining a couple of real-world NPDES permits and discussing their implications for industrial and commercial clients. #### PFAS NPDES Permits Vary Greatly ![PFAS NPDES Permits Vary Greatly](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PFAS-NPDES-Permits-Vary-Greatly-260x260.webp "PFAS NPDES Permits Vary Greatly – Pace Analytical")In [Plan 15 and Preliminary Plan 16](https://info.pacelabs.com/elg-pfas-effluent-limitation-guidelines-info-sheet), the EPA announced its intention to establish Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) for PFAS in the landfill and OCPSF industries and to collect data in several more, including Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs), textile mills, metal finishing, airports, electronics, and the pulp, paper, and paperboard industries. Once ELGs are established, they are enforced through NPDES permitting. Until then, state administrators have a wide degree of latitude regarding how permits are written and whether to include PFAS. To illustrate just how different permit requirements can be, Lucas shared examples from two of his clients in the webinar. **Alabama Landfill** – A landfill had previously accepted PFAS-impacted sludge from a large manufacturer, so the state added indirect discharge monitoring to their NPDES permit. This particular permit specifies EPA 1633 be used to analyze the discharge and lists the targeted PFAS that must be measured. The results are to be recorded in parts per trillion (ppt), but the permit does not specify required detection limits. With performance-based methods like EPA 1633, detection limits can vary by laboratory, so it’s important to ensure your lab can meet any specific data quality objectives. If you aren’t familiar with the term “performance-based method,” it simply means laboratories are allowed to modify the method to meet enhanced quality objectives. For example, they can expand the list of compounds beyond the 40 targeted compounds detectable by EPA 1633. They can also adjust the methodology to meet specific reporting limit requirements while maintaining data quality. I will cover more technical details about the various available test methods in my next post. Lastly, this permit also requires the landfill to create a PFAS reduction plan that includes semi-annual reporting and trend analysis. While this is a relatively new feature of PFAS permitting, our [PFAS Treatability Studies](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) team is seeing more requests for pilot projects based on requirements like these – or the anticipation of them in some cases. **Illinois Commercial Facility** – This permit added PFAS to the facility’s normal quarterly testing requirements for stormwater. EPA 1633 is the required method, but unlike the Alabama example, the permit specifies detection limits for regulated PFAS at 2 ppt. Once again, the permit requires a plan to address PFAS, which they refer to as a PFAS minimization program. Stormwater produces some unique challenges as the source of the PFAS can be difficult to pinpoint. Since depositions of airborne PFAS can migrate into the stormwater retention system during precipitation events, Terracon advises clients to consider whether their facility or property is in an urban setting likely to have a background level of PFAS. To establish a baseline, Lucas suggested checking with the appropriate state agency to see if local rainfall is tested for PFAS. You can also test rainfall collected onsite; however, the results are likely to include any PFAS released by your facility through air emissions so the results are less useful as a baseline measurement. As discussed [in the webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pace-analytical-terracon-present-pfas-strategies-pace), testing sediment collected from your stormwater containment area may also be informative as it can leach PFAS picked up from other areas into your stormwater discharge. PFAS has become a required component of many [Environmental Site Assessments](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/environmental-consultants-are-you-ready-to-include-pfas-in-your-esas), and Terracon advises clients to do baseline tests of these sediments as part of their due diligence before assuming responsibility for new properties. **Next Up: Your PFAS Analytical Toolbox** Analyzing a variety of matrices to fulfill (or get ahead of) compliance requirements will require a robust PFAS test method tool kit. In my next post, I’ll go into available test methods, pointing out some of the advantages and disadvantages of each method. I’ll also share an important tip for minimizing cost. In the meantime, I encourage you to watch the webinar. If you have questions that we didn’t get to during the Q&A, feel free to [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1757347758852.1757354393672.21&__hssc=168035390.263.1757354393672&__hsfp=1622522638). We’re also happy to [provide a quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/pfas?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1757347758852.1757354393672.21&__hssc=168035390.263.1757354393672&__hsfp=1622522638) for PFAS testing services for NPDES compliance as well as discuss your PFAS remediation strategies and how a [PFAS Treatability Study](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pace-pfas-treatability-studies) can help you identify the most effective and cost-efficient approach. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Landfills, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Here's What You Need to Know About PFAS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-pfas/) **Published:** February 28, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Here’s What You Need to Know About PFAS - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - February 28, 2023 - 6:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pfas-water-testing-1024x683.jpg "A water sample from the river. Water intake. Water abstraction. – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Here’s What You Need to Know About PFAS Some Pace® customers are very familiar with a class of emerging contaminants called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Others soon will be thanks to a plethora of new and existing state and federal programs designed to mitigate the negative impact of these compounds on human health and the environment. This article will provide a quick primer on PFAS, why they matter, and the regulations that may impact your organization. ### What Are PFAS? Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS, are a diverse group of synthetic compounds valued for their useful properties, such as a resistance to heat, water, and oil. For decades, these chemicals have been used in the production of hundreds of industrial and consumer products, including non-stick surfaces, textiles, carpets, firefighting foams, and more. PFAS are bioaccumulative, meaning they build up in the bloodstream and tissue. Research has found links between two common PFAS compounds, PFOS and PFOA, and a number of health problems, such as chronic kidney disease, thyroid issues, low fertility rates, and certain types of cancers. It’s important to remember that PFOA and PFOS are just two of the over 5,000 PFAS compounds known today. Some put the number closer to 12,000. Regardless of the actual count, PFAS are all similarly structured, so it’s generally believed that they all have the potential to adversely impact human health and the environment. The question is: To what degree? The U.S. EPA is assessing the toxicity of certain PFAS that are or have been widely used in industry and consumer products, using new and existing data. Toxicity assessments have been completed for five PFAS compounds: PFOA, PFOS, GenX (HFPO-DA), PFBS, and PFBA. Assessments are underway for PFHxA, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFDA. These toxicity assessments provide valuable data that the EPA uses to issue health advisories for the nation’s public water systems. While health advisories are not enforceable limits, they may inform state and federal-level legislative and control efforts. Based on revised assessments, the EPA recently lowered its health advisories for PFOA and PFOS from 70 ppt (parts per trillion), individually or combined, to 0.004 ppt for PFOA and 0.02 ppt for PFOS. The advisories for PFOA and PFOS are classified as *interim* health advisories because the EPA has already announced its intent to enact MCLs (Maximum Contaminant Levels) for these two compounds in drinking water. MCLs are enforceable limits, and by law, the EPA has until March 2023 to propose these levels and an additional 18 months to finalize the rule. The EPA also issued final health advisories for GenX at 10 ppt and PFBS at 2,000 ppt; however, the agency has not announced any plans to propose MCLs for these two compounds at this time. As of December 2022, the EPA had completed toxicity assessments for PFBS and PFBA and is working on assessments for PFHxA, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFDA. The results of these assessments may also lead to health advisories and further regulatory efforts. [On-demand webinar: Now What? Insight Into the New PFAS Health Advisories](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-now-what-insight-into-the-new-epa-pfas-health-advisories) ### How Are PFAS Regulated? PFAS are surprisingly unregulated at the federal level given how much is known, or at least strongly suspected, about their adverse effects on human health. Remember, health advisories are guidelines, not enforceable limits. The EPA’s upcoming MCLs for PFOA and PFOS will be the first federally enforceable limits, and they only apply to finished drinking water.![drinking water](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/drinking20water.png) Many states have taken matters into their own hands, but limits and chemicals covered can vary widely between states. Even the type of limits can be confusing with a variety of acronyms used, such as AL (action level), CL (cleanup level), RL (reporting level), and so on. Furthermore, some states regulate drinking water, while others focus more on non-potable waters, such as ground and surface water that may be used as a drinking water source. Some extend their focus beyond water to soil. States like California, Maine, New York, and Washington are even starting to issue bans on PFAS in products such as food packaging. Need to get up-to-speed quickly on PFAS regulations in your state? Reach out to us to schedule a [technical and regulatory briefing](https://pfas.com/contact/). While states are ahead of the curve when issuing enforceable limits on PFAS, that does not mean that the EPA has been sitting idly by. The 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap outlined several actions the agency planned to take to research, regulate, and remediate PFAS. As noted already, issuing MCLs for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water is one that stands to have a significant impact on many Pace® customers. Another is the agency’s intention to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under [the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)](https://info.pacelabs.com/cercla-info-sheet), otherwise known as Superfund. CERCLA gives the U.S. EPA broad authority to respond directly to actual or threatened releases of hazardous substances. Once PFOA and PFOS are designated hazardous under CERCLA, businesses will be required to report on releases that meet or exceed the reportable quantity assigned to these substances. The EPA then has the authority to respond directly, e.g., issue cleanup orders, in the event of a release. CERCLA also grants the EPA the power to address existing contamination, and property owners can be held accountable for contamination they didn’t cause if a site is designated a Superfund site. One more program worth covering here in some detail is the [Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, or UCMR 5](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/drinking-water-analysis/drinking-water-ucmr/). This program is designed to collect data on contaminants suspected to be present in the nation’s public water systems but that do not yet have health-based standards set under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The EPA is authorized to issue a new list of 30 contaminants every five years. Of the 30 contaminants in UCMR 5, 29 are PFAS. (Spot number 30 was reserved for the metal lithium.) Under UCMR 5, all public water systems (PWS) serving more than 3300 people plus a randomly selected set of 800 smaller systems will be required to begin testing for these compounds at entry points to their drinking water distribution systems in 2023. While UCMR 5 is a program that focuses on drinking water, the results of this program may impact a wide range of other types of Pace® customers, particularly those in industry and wastewater treatment. As testing starts to show elevated levels of PFAS in drinking water, municipalities across the country will start looking for the source of the contamination. Since wastewater treatment does not remove PFAS and can convert “PFAS precursors” into terminal PFAS, drinking water quality managers might look at wastewater at a source of PFAS contamination. Others will look to local industry as the source of PFAS in the local water supply. Beyond the programs just mentioned, the EPA is also leveraging other programs, including NPDES permitting, [Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15](https://info.pacelabs.com/elg-preliminary-plan-15), [TRI](https://info.pacelabs.com/toxic-release-inventory-fact-sheet), TSCA, and more, to better understand how industry contributes to PFAS contamination. To learn more about these programs, download our [Industry Guide to PFAS Regulations](https://info.pacelabs.com/industry-guide-to-pfas-regulations-and-programs). ### Testing for PFAS Pace® can support your compliance and information-gathering needs by testing a wide variety of matrices for targeted PFAS as well as total organic fluorine levels. These matrices include drinking water, non-potable liquids (groundwater, surface water, landfill leachate, etc.), soil and sediment, biota (plant and animal tissue), stack emissions, commercial and industrial products, AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam), fluorinated plastics, and more. While many labs can analyze drinking water, analyzing solid samples or liquids with dissolved, suspended, or colloidal solids requires more advanced techniques. You can learn more about the various test methods we offer on [PFAS.com](https://pfas.com/pfas-testing/).![test tubes](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/test20tubes.png) Draft Method 1633 is rapidly becoming the go-to method for non-drinking water matrices. To learn more about this method, what’s changed in the latest version, and how it can be used, watch our on-demand webinar: [*A Deep Dive into the Third Draft of Method 1633 for PFAS*](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-draft-method-1633-webinar-feb-2) If your analysis is for compliance, (e.g., UCMR 5 or state-level programs), it’s also important to choose a lab partner that is certified or accredited by the appropriate organization or governing board. Pace® is certified/accredited by TNI NELAC, ISO, DOD, DOE, and in every state with a PFAS lab certification program. We’re also approved for specific programs, such as UCMR 5, and have been chosen by the EPA and DOD to participate in test-method validation of the new methods under development. Need to stay informed? [Subscribe to PFAS Matters](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog) to receive regular updates on PFAS, including regulatory changes and the science of contamination and testing delivered to your inbox. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® News and Views - February 29, 2023](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-february-29-2023/) **Published:** March 1, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – February 29, 2023 - By: Kevin Custer - March 1, 2023 - 6:00 pm - Tags: AFFF, CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![Pace® PFAS News and Views](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pace®-PFAS-News-and-Views-copy.avif "Pace® PFAS News and Views copy – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In the world of PFAS contamination and regulation, 2023 promises to be a busy year. In just the first few weeks, we have seen plenty of fresh headlines already. To help our readers stay up to date, our PFAS experts compiled the latest news and developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. We have also sprinkled in some of our thoughts on what these developments may mean for the industry and your organization. ### **Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 Finalized** On January 22, the U.S. EPA announced the finalization of the [Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15](https://www.epa.gov/eg/current-effluent-guidelines-program-plan). Updated every two years, the Effluent Guidelines Program Plan does not set specific ELGs (Effluent Limitation Guidelines). Instead, it determines for which industries limitations will be set and which industries require more study. In the Plan 15, PFAS will be the focus in two of the three studies the EPA has outlined. Based on [a study conducted by the EPA](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-01/11143_ELG%20Plan%2015_508.pdf#page=48) in 2021, which found PFAS in the leachate of 95% of the landfills tested, the EPA has decided that the **landfill** industry warrants PFAS ELGs. Plan 15 also called for additional research into PFAS discharged from **textile mills** before ELGs can be defined. The EPA will also launch a detailed study into the industrial discharge of PFAS into Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs), such as municipal wastewater treatment plants. ### **DOD Issues Specs for PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam ![afff (2)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/afff%20(2).png?width=357&height=357&name=afff%20(2).png)** As readers of our blog know, the aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) used to fight Class B chemical fires can be a significant contributor to PFAS contamination. On January 6, the DOD issued [revised specifications](https://media.defense.gov/2023/Jan/12/2003144157/-1/-1/1/MILITARY-SPECIFICATION-FOR-FIRE-EXTINGUISHING-AGENT-FLUORINE-FREE-FOAM-F3-LIQUID-CONCENTRATE-FOR-LAND-BASED-FRESH-WATER-APPLICATIONS.PDF) for PFAS-free firefighting foams. While these standards do not approve any specific foam formulations, they pave the way for companies to develop new foams that meet the DOD’s requirements. Ultimately, this also sets the stage for the use of PFAS-free firefighting foams in commercial aviation. ### **Get the Latest on Draft Method 1633** The U.S. EPA’s Draft Method 1633 is quickly becoming the go-to test method for a variety of matrices and testing scenarios. The [Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15](https://www.epa.gov/eg/current-effluent-guidelines-program-plan) called for Draft Method 1633 to be finalized to support future ELGs on wastewater discharges from landfills and other industries. The DOD’s new [performance specifications](https://media.defense.gov/2023/Jan/12/2003144157/-1/-1/1/MILITARY-SPECIFICATION-FOR-FIRE-EXTINGUISHING-AGENT-FLUORINE-FREE-FOAM-F3-LIQUID-CONCENTRATE-FOR-LAND-BASED-FRESH-WATER-APPLICATIONS.PDF) for PFAS-free firefighting foams also specify Draft Method 1633 as the preferred method for testing AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) and F3 (fluorine-free foam). To learn more about the status of Method 1633, its advantages, and its limitations, download our on-demand webinar: [A Deep Dive into the Third Draft of Method 1633 for PFAS](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-draft-method-1633-webinar-feb-2)**.** ### **Draft NECI includes PFAS** On January 12, the U.S. EPA published its [Draft National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for Fiscal Years 2024-2027](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-01-12/pdf/2023-00500.pdf), kicking off a 60-day public comment period. A new initiative proposed in this draft centers around the agency’s goal of holding polluters accountable for PFAS contamination. *“A PFAS NECI initially would focus on identifying the extent of PFAS exposures that pose a threat to human health and the environment and pursuing responsible parties for those exposures. Where appropriate, EPA would work with its State partners on this initiative and seek to supplement PFAS enforcement work already performed by many State regulators. To the extent that PFAS cleanup efforts occur under CERCLA, EPA will develop a CERCLA enforcement discretion and contribution protection settlement policy regarding PFAS contamination. For example, EPA intends to focus enforcement efforts on PFAS manufacturers whose actions result in the release of significant amounts of PFAS into the environment, and on federal facilities that may be a significant source of PFAS contamination. EPA does not intend to pursue entities where equitable factors do not support assigning CERCLA responsibility.”* Federal Register, Vol. 88, No. 8, page 2096 ### **EU Countries Ban PFAS/Not PFAS** Hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) are compounds commonly used in the refrigeration industry and considered environmentally friendly because they do not pose the same risk to the ozone as more traditional coolants. However, last year, several EU countries announced their intent to restrict HFOs and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as part of broader restrictions on PFAS. While this proposal will only impact countries in the EU, the U.S. coolant industry is keeping an eye on this one. Currently, HFOs are not typically classified as PFAS in the U.S., but definitions are always open to interpretation and subject to change. ### **What’s Old is New – EPA Proposes SNUR on Inactive Chemicals** The [U.S. EPA’s Significant New Use Rule (SNUR)](https://www.epa.gov/reviewing-new-chemicals-under-toxic-substances-control-act-tsca/actions-under-tsca-section-5#SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is designed to manage the potential risk to human health and the environment from chemicals new to the marketplace. However, the agency also has plans to use SNUR to control the re-introduction of discontinued PFAS. To that end, the EPA recently [proposed a new rule](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-takes-key-step-stop-unsafe-pfas-reentering-commerce) requiring companies to submit these compounds for a formal safety review before they could be put back into production. The publication of [this rule](https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OPPT-2022-0867-0004) in the Federal Register will kick off a 60-day public comment period. ### **Comment Period Ends for TRI *De Minimis* Exemption** ![smokestack](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/smokestack.png?width=359&height=359&name=smokestack.png)On February 3, the comment period closed on the U.S. EPA’s proposal to remove the *de minimis* exemption to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting rule. Critics argue that, without the exemption, TRI reporting is overly burdensome. They argue this is especially true for small and mid-sized businesses, as they will need to track down information on trace quantities of chemicals used in their operations. That these organizations may not even be aware of the presence of these PFAS makes the reporting even more of a challenge. Proponents argue that releases of toxic compounds are woefully under-reported and removing the *de minimis* exemption will help hold polluters accountable. It remains to be seen what the EPA will make of the opposing arguments. In the meantime, Pace® can help you assess your potential reporting requirements by analyzing a variety of matrices, including commercial and industrial products, wastewater discharge, stack emissions, landfill leachate, and more. Download our [TRI info sheet](https://info.pacelabs.com/toxic-release-inventory-fact-sheet) or [contact us](https://pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1765989075803.1765997220736.180&__hssc=168035390.70.1765997220736&__hsfp=3373270411) for more information. ### **Court Throws Out Suit Against PFAS Health Advisories** After the U.S. EPA released revised health advisories for PFOA and PFOS last year, the American Chemistry Council quickly challenged them in court. On January 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia threw out the suit due to lack of standing. The three-judge panel decided the ACC had not sufficiently demonstrated that the advisories had caused harm to any of its members. ### **WOTUS Redefinition Published** Finally, as we reported in our last News & Views, the U.S. EPA and Army Corps of Engineers updated the definition of what types of bodies of water qualify as [Waters of the United States (WOTUS)](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-12/Public%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf) and would, thereby, be subject to regulatory action under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The rule has now been [published in the Federal Register](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/18/2022-28595/revised-definition-of-waters-of-the-united-states) and will go into effect on March 20, 2023. Again, this redefinition could have an impact on industry as it could expand the scope of programs, such as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Many states are using the program to address PFAS in wastewater discharge. While the first few weeks of 2023 have seen a lot of PFAS actions and announcements, we expect even more in the weeks to come. The EPA’s Regulatory Agenda calls for proposed Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water to be announced on Friday, March 3rd. There are other actions and announcements we are watching for as well. ## Author - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [Kevin Custer](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/kevin-custer/ "Kevin Custer") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/kevin-custer/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® News and Views – February 29, 2023 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-february-29-2023/ "Pace® News and Views – February 29, 2023") [ Pace® News and Views – November 30, 2022 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-november-30-2022/ "Pace® News and Views – November 30, 2022") [ Pace® News and Views – August 10, 2022 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-august-10-2022/ "Pace® News and Views – August 10, 2022") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** AFFF, CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Kevin Custer --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – February 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-february-2025/) **Published:** February 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – February 2025 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - February 25, 2025 - 6:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PFAS20News20and20Views-2-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") There’s been a lot of media coverage related to the recently issued “regulatory freeze.” Unfortunately, many articles lack specifics, leading to confusion regarding what the freeze means for existing and future PFAS regulatory actions. In this month’s News and Views, we share a few articles and insights to help clear up the confusion. ### Regulatory Freeze Details First, the [Regulatory Freeze Pending Review](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/28/2025-01906/regulatory-freeze-pending-review) (regulatory freeze) is a memorandum to department heads. According to [legal experts](https://natlawreview.com/article/trump-administrations-regulatory-freeze-pending-review-pauses-oshas-rulemaking-heat), it is not uncommon for a new administration to issue this sort of order. However, the memorandum contains the three critical elements that may impact the regulatory landscape in the near term. Specifically, the memorandum directs agencies to: - Not propose, issue, or publish any new rule until the department head or an individual designated by the new administration has had a chance to review the rule. - Withdraw any rules sent to the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) but not yet published so they can be reviewed and approved by the incoming administration. - Postpone for 60 days any rules that have been published in the *Federal Register*, or any rules that have been issued in any manner but have not taken effect, for the purpose of reviewing any questions of fact, law, and policy that the rules may raise. A few articles have implied that the regulatory freeze impacts the National Primary Drinking Water Rules (NPDWR). It does not as those regulations were published in the Federal Register nearly a year ago. Nevertheless, a couple of key programs are impacted: the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) and Effluent Limitations. ### TRI Listing Order Delayed As we reported last month, the EPA completed toxicity assessments for 9 PFAS. Per the National Defense Authorization Act, this triggered their automatic addition to the Toxic Release Inventory. On February 5, 2025, the EPA published [an order postponing the implementation](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/05/2025-02289/delay-of-effective-date-for-2-final-regulations-published-by-the-environmental-protection-agency) of these additions until March 21, 2025, per the regulatory freeze. The memorandum specifies that “no further action needs to be taken for those rules that raise no substantial questions of fact, law, or policy.” In our opinion, this addition seems likely to proceed without further delay. ### Supplier Notification Clarification for TRI-listed PFAS On January 17, the EPA also issued a proposal to [clarify the supplier notification rules](https://www.epa.gov/chemicals-under-tsca/epa-proposes-rule-clarify-supplier-notification-requirements-tri-listed-pfas) under TRI. Again, this proposal has not yet been finalized and sent to the OFR, so no withdrawal is needed. In fact, the comment period only recently closed on February 18. ### Expansion of TRI-Covered Industry Sectors ![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE.png)In late December, the EPA [granted a petition](https://peer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PET-001757_Incinerators_PetitionResponse_Ltr.pdf), in part, to expand the industry classifications covered by TRI reporting requirements. Specifically, the agency said it would begin the rulemaking process to add solid waste combustors and incinerators that fall under NAICS industry codes [562213](https://naicslist.com/naics/562213) and [562219](https://naicslist.com/naics/562219). That said, it denied the petitioners’ request to include sewage sludge incinerators, pyrolysis and gasification units, and other solid waste incineration units in the expansion. If enacted, this action could significantly impact the solid waste industry. At this time, the EPA has not sent a draft proposal to the OFR for publication and public comment. It’s probable that they are still working on this, but we don’t yet know what the proposal will include or if it will be issued at all. We are watching for any movement on this one, but it likely won’t come for some time as there is plenty for the new administration to review. ### Withdrawal of ELG Order for PFAS Manufacturers The other significant PFAS-related action that has been delayed is the issuing of effluent limitations for the Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers (OCPSF) industries. The EPA published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) in 2021, announcing its intention to establish PFAS limits for effluent from PFAS manufacturers. These would be the first such PFAS effluent limitations issued at the federal level. A proposal was sent to the White House for review, the last step before a final order could be released. Then, in January, [the proposal was withdrawn](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eoDetails?rrid=571911) because it fell within the scope of the regulatory freeze. No details were announced to the public, so we do not know what was in the final proposal. We could see the ball start rolling again on the rulemaking process in relatively short order. On the other hand, there is no specific timeline, and the agency could be asked to head back to the drawing board. This is definitely one to watch. #### Case Study: PFAS in Bedrock Last month, Pace® published a case study on an analysis we conducted of PFAS in bedrock at a former industrial site in the Northeastern United States. Since bedrock lies fairly close to the surface in many areas of the country, this case study may be of particular interest to those looking to assess the extent of PFAS contamination on an active or brownfield property. [Download: Testing PFAS in Bedrock](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PAS-BSCI-PLS%20Documents/Current%20Documents/PAS/PFAS/PAS_PFAS_PFAS%20Core%20DFN%20Case%20Study.pdf) ##### PFAS Pulse Podcast Earlier this month, I was a guest on HPR’s PFAS Pulse Podcast where we discussed which available PFAS analytical methods are most appropriate for different sample types. In particular, we discussed the pros and cons of EPA 1633 and its use for analyzing PFAS in non-potable matrices like wastewater and landfill leachate. I also touched on the future of PFAS analytical methods and what we might see introduced in the next couple of years. [Listen: The Lab Perspective with Lindsay Boone from Pace® Analytical](https://pfas-pulse-pod.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lab-perspective-with-lindsay-boone-from-pace-analytical-0GVvowTN) ###### More to Come... Despite the regulatory freeze, there is plenty more we could have talked about his month, such as the EPA’s proposal to promulgate 1633 and 1621 under 40 CFR 136, the agency’s [draft sewage sludge risk assessment](https://www.epa.gov/biosolids/draft-sewage-sludge-risk-assessment-perfluorooctanoic-acid-pfoa-and-perfluorooctane), and the numerous PFAS-related bills being introduced at the state level. February is a short month, though, so I’ll soon have an opportunity to review these actions and more in our March edition of PFAS News and Views. In the meantime, if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [What POTWs and Industry Need to Know About the PFAS NPDES ICR Proposal](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/what-potws-and-industry-need-to-know-about-the-pfas-npdes-icr-proposal/) **Published:** July 30, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What POTWs and Industry Need to Know About the PFAS NPDES ICR Proposal - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - July 30, 2024 - 6:30 pm - Tags: Biosolids, CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Stormwater2028429-2.png "Stormwater2028429-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") To better understand how PFAS passes from industry through Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs), the EPA recently proposed an Information Collection Rule (ICR) focused on PFAS in wastewater influent, effluent, and biosolids. Paul Jackson, Pace® Analytical Program Manager for Environmental Compliance and Emerging Contaminants, delivered a webinar covering the basics of the proposal and its impact on our customers. In this post, I will cover some of the critical highlights. I also invite you to watch the webinar on-demand for a deeper dive. [**Watch: US EPA Information Collection Rule (ICR) Proposal for PFAS and NPDES**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes) ### The NPDES ICR Timeline In the U.S. EPA’s [Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15](https://info.pacelabs.com/elg-preliminary-plan-15), the agency announced its intention to study PFAS in POTWs. The Information Collection Rule (ICR) titled “U.S. Environmental Protection Agency POTW Influent PFAS Study Data Collection” announced on March 26, 2024, would fulfill that commitment. The ICR is still in the proposal stage, but the required public comment period has passed. Given the data’s importance to future rulemaking, we would not be surprised to see this proposal fast-tracked and published before the end of the year. Of course, the public comments may impact the final details of the rule. EPA has stated its intention to complete this ICR by the end of 2025. ### Who Will Be Required to Sample? This ICR includes the nation’s 400 largest POTWs, but not all will be required to sample. The first step involves a survey of these organizations. From that data, the EPA estimates issuing testing orders to 200 to 300 of the organizations surveyed. [A draft of the survey](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-03/potw-influent-study-questionnaire-appendix-a_508.pdf) can be found on the EPA’s webpage. During our webinar, we were also asked when we expect the EPA to expand this rule beyond the initial 400 largest POTWs. While the agency has not announced any details, Paul provided some opinions based on his experience. Paul speculated that once the data starts rolling in from the initial program, he did not think it would be surprising to see the testing requirements expand to smaller POTWs and a broader industry profile. But, as he pointed out, the EPA issued a memo to the states on writing PFAS into NPDES permitting in 2022. Many smaller entities (industrial and POTWs) that discharge wastewater into the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) may already be required to report on PFAS in their discharge. ### Matrices to be Sampled ![wastewater-2](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/wastewater-2.png)The ICR is designed to collect data on wastewater and sewage sludge. Phase one will focus on wastewater, specifically industrial effluent, domestic wastewater influent, POTW influent, and POTW effluent. There are a couple of critical details to note regarding the focus of phase one. First, this ICR will collect discharge data from specific types of businesses through the sampling of industrial effluent. While these businesses will not do the sampling themselves, each POTW selected may be required to sample the influent from up to 10 industrial users of the system. This data will be used as the basis for future Effluent Limitations Guidelines and NPDES permitting. Second, these POTWs will be sampling domestic influent. This is the non-sewage wastewater generated by residential and commercial buildings. This is interesting in that it will be the first significant effort by the EPA to collect meaningful data on the impact of PFAS in domestic wastewater streams on the PFAS in drinking water. We are eager to see what the study shows. Phase two of the study will require selected POTWs to analyze sewage sludge or biosolids produced as a byproduct of wastewater treatment. Concerned about the impact of PFAS in biosolids, a handful of states have already started requiring biosolids to be tested before being disposed of in landfills or land applied as a soil amendment. The data from this study will increase our understanding of this issue. ### Required Test Methods Required test methods are dictated by the matrices to be sampled and the data to be collected. Phase one testing will assess wastewater for 40 targeted PFAS and adsorbable organic fluorine. Phase two will quantitate those same 40 PFAS in wastewater sludge. EPA 1633, which was finalized in early 2024, can measure the 40 PFAS in both wastewater and biosolids and is required for phases one and two. Quantitating adsorbable organic fluorine in wastewater, as required in phase one, necessitates a different approach. The recently finalized EPA 1621 is required here. When putting together your testing plan, it is important to remember that analyzing wastewater is different than analyzing drinking water. Wastewater composition can vary significantly, and the wastewater methods (1633 and 1621) are procedurally more complex than the drinking water methods (533 and 537.1). To ensure defensible and timely results, choose a lab with experience in both wastewater methods and testing all types of wastewater. For a deeper dive into these methods, you can watch a replay of [the webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-epa-pfas-test-methods-are-now-final-what-that-means-for-wastewater-and-solid-waste-professionals) we conducted shortly after these methods were finalized earlier this year. Pace® laboratories participated in EPA’s validation of these methods as well, so feel free reach out to our Subject Matter Experts if you have any questions. [**On-Demand Webinar: EPA PFAS Test Methods Are Now Final: What That Means for Wastewater and Solid Waste Professionals**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-epa-pfas-test-methods-are-now-final-what-that-means-for-wastewater-and-solid-waste-professionals) ### How Will the Data Be Used? Although the POTWs are the entities required to sample, the EPA makes it clear that gathering industry data for future rulemaking is a top priority. [According to their website](https://www.epa.gov/eg/study-pfas-influent-potws), “The wastewater sampling data will primarily be used to identify and prioritize industrial point source categories where additional study or regulations may be warranted to control PFAS discharges.” As we noted earlier, we expect this data to be used to determine future limits on PFAS in wastewater discharge, either through federal ELGs or NPDES permitting. Furthermore, the agency states that wastewater sludge data will be used to “inform upcoming risk assessments and the need for future regulations and guidance pertaining to the management of sewage sludge.” Since NPDES permitting can include biosolids, this data will no doubt be used by permitting authorities. We could also see it used to provide more definitive guidance on the disposal of biosolids, and states will almost certainly use it to determine policies regarding the use of biosolids as soil amendments. As Paul points out in the webinar, the data may also help the EPA determine if more guidance or regulation is needed around the handling of PFAS in domestic wastewater influent. Since the study looks at both influent and effluent, it will also provide much more information on the impact of wastewater treatment on PFAS precursors. ### Still Have Questions? Again, if you missed our recent webinar on this proposed rule, you can [watch that here](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes). We fielded several questions about sampling wastewater effluent and influent and the methods used. If you are interested in the technical details, you will no doubt find the discussion helpful. As always, if you would like to ask additional questions or discuss your specific project requirements, [reach out to us](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us) at any time. If, like many POTWs, you are already planning to test wastewater and biosolids for PFAS – whether the ICR is finalized or not – you can also [request a quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) for services. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Biosolids, CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Testing Plant and Animal Tissue for PFAS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/testing-plant-and-animal-tissue-for-pfas/) **Published:** March 12, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Testing Plant and Animal Tissue for PFAS - By: Paul Jackson - March 12, 2025 - 4:00 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/blog20header2028229-3.png "blog20header2028229-3 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Pace® has been testing biota (plant and animal tissue) for various pollutants for years. Recently, we’ve seen an increasing number of requests to analyze PFAS levels in biota. Since this topic is relatively new for many in our PFAS-oriented audience, we recently conducted an online webinar to cover some basics. I’ll share highlights from that webinar in this post. It is also available in its entirety on demand: **[Watch: Navigating the Complexities of Testing for PFAS in Plant and Animal Tissue](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue)** [![Biota Webinar pic4](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Biota20Webinar20pic4.png)](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue) ### Why Test for PFAS in Biota? This question was addressed during the Q&A portion of the [webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue). As Jim Occhialini from Pace® shared, many of our projects revolve around the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). There is usually a risk assessment component associated with these projects, which can be focused on either human health or ecological risk. Here are three common scenarios: *Liability assessments for non-listed sites* – If PFAS contamination is suspected, property owners may test groundwater and soil in anticipation of future liabilities, such as being designated a Superfund site and being held responsible for cleanup and remediation. If PFAS contamination is found, biota may be tested to evaluate the extent of the environmental contamination. *Initial investigations for listed properties* – Before being designated a Superfund site, a property is added to the EPA’s [Superfund National Priorities List](https://www.epa.gov/superfund/superfund-national-priorities-list-npl). From there, an initial investigation is conducted to determine the extent of PFAS contamination. This may include testing orders for biota, especially if protected areas, such as wetlands, may be impacted. *Remediation* – Testing can help inform remediation strategies by defining the extent of the contamination and determining which compounds are present. After remediation of a Superfund site, soil, water, and biota samples may be tested again to determine the efficacy of the remediation efforts and to monitor ongoing contamination control efforts. There are many other reasons to test biota for PFAS. Biosolids, a byproduct of wastewater treatment, have been used for decades as an organic soil amendment. Unfortunately, wastewater treatment does not remove PFAS, so these biosolids have been found to contain PFAS. Soil samples are typically analyzed to identify the presence of PFAS, but biota analysis can determine whether crops and livestock, both meat and milk, have been impacted. In addition, state Departments of Natural Resources frequently have fish tissues analyzed to ensure they do not pose a danger to those who may catch and consume local fish or shellfish. Deer and other game tissue are another frequently submitted sample type. Pace® also collaborates with several universities and other research facilities studying the impacts of PFAS in the environment. #### Which Test Method is Used for Analyzing PFAS in Biota? [EPA Method 1633](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-12/method-1633a-december-5-2024-508-compliant.pdf) was recently validated for multiple matrices. Non-potable water, e.g., wastewater and stormwater discharge, tends to get the most attention. However, this method was also validated for the analysis of 40 PFAS in solids, including biota. If your preferred laboratory isn’t using EPA 1633, they’re likely using a modified method they developed before EPA 1633 was finalized. In the [webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue), Jim covers some of the questions you might ask the laboratory as well as much more detail about how EPA 1633 is used to analyze biota samples. #### How Should We Prep Our Samples for Analysis? In the [webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue), Jim spent considerable time covering the sample prep process for fish tissue. The same processes apply to other types of biota samples as well. In this post, I’ll touch on a few high-level questions we get asked and encourage you to [watch the webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue) for more specifics. The first thing you need to determine is what you want analyzed. This may be the entire animal, a portion of the animal or specific organs. Most Pace® clients work with experts in the field of environmental sciences, either in-house or consulting firms, to determine what should be tested, but here are a couple of rules of thumb. If you are testing to protect public health, e.g., testing to determine whether fish caught in a specific body of water are safe to eat, then you would typically test the edible parts of the animal. If you are conducting a more expansive study, such as a toxicological impact investigation, then you might choose to test specific organs, such as the liver, where toxic compounds tend to build up faster. Fish are among the most common species we get asked to analyze at Pace®. Section 8.4.2 of EPA 1633 provides basic instructions for sending whole fish samples to the laboratory: *If whole fish are collected, wrap the fish in aluminum foil…and maintain at or below 6°C from the time of collection until receipt at the laboratory, to a maximum of 24 hours…If a longer transport time is necessary, freeze the sample before shipping. Ideally, fish should be frozen upon collection and sent to the laboratory on dry ice.* [*Source: EPA 1633A*](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-12/method-1633a-december-5-2024-508-compliant.pdf) The rest of the sample prep, including homogenization, can be done by our technicians at a Pace® laboratory. This helps minimize the potential for external contamination. As importantly, we have the equipment and protocols necessary to handle even large specimens like a 50-pound striped bass. ![Jim with fish](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Jim20with20fish.png) However, as Jim mentioned in the [webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue), we’re chemists, not biologists. If you want a portion of a larger animal tested, such as a specific organ of a deer or cow, it’s best to have the organ extracted by a biologist and then sent to us to ensure you get the tissues you need analyzed. Just remember to follow all other sampling guidelines to minimize the potential for contamination. [Read: Is PFAS Sampling Cross-Contamination Really an Issue?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/is-pfas-sampling-cross-contamination-really-an-issue/) ##### Need More Information? We’ve just scratched the surface in this post. Jim also conducted a [non-PFAS specific webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-challenging-biota-samples-and-high-expectations) on sampling biota that you may find interesting if you’re considering a broader contamination study. I encourage you to [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) if you still have questions about the incredibly interesting but relatively new science of analyzing for PFAS in plant and animal tissue. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Draft Method 1633 is not the Only Option for Analyzing PFAS in Non-Potable Water and Solids](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/draft-method-1633-is-not-the-only-option-for-analyzing-pfas-in-non-potable-water-and-solids/) **Published:** December 6, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Draft Method 1633 is not the Only Option for Analyzing PFAS in Non-Potable Water and Solids - By: Nick Nigro - December 6, 2023 - 3:00 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled20design2028629-3.png "Untitled20design2028629-3 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") December 2023 Many of our recent discussions around PFAS testing options involve Draft Method 1633. The most recent version, Draft 4, was published in June of 2023 and is considered “final” for wastewater, surface water, and groundwater. The EPA forecasts that the method will be finalized this December, 2023. Draft Method 1633 was a step forward as it gave us a multi-laboratory validated, EPA-published PFAS method for non-potable water and solids. Once final and promulgated, this method will likely put an end to “laboratory SOP-based” methods (a.k.a. 537M or 537 modified). If that happens, it will provide much needed harmonization for the commercial laboratory industry. However, Draft Method 1633 is not without its disadvantages and uncertainties. As discussed in [a recent Pace® webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-draft-method-1633-webinar-feb-2), it is procedurally complex, which drives up costs and leads to longer turnaround times. Furthermore, some procedural questions, such as how to handle aqueous samples with high levels of suspended solids, are not yet resolved. This lack of clarity will likely result in lab-to-lab variability. Despite not being finalized, some federal and state agencies already recommend or require Draft Method 1633 in certain scenarios. In its guidance to the states, the EPA recommended Draft Method 1633 for NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permitting. The DOD (Department of Defense) also issued a memo stating that Draft Method 1633 will be required when definitive data is needed for all DOD projects, excluding drinking water compliance where EPA drinking water methods are required. For projects where Draft Method 1633 is not required, there are other options for analyzing PFAS in non-potable liquids and solids. Some of them come with significant advantages. ### ASTM D8421 and EPA 8327 In addition to “laboratory SOP-based” methods (a.k.a. 537M or 537 modified), two methods now available at Pace® are ASTM D8421 and EPA 8327. **EPA SW-846 Method 8327** was published as draft in 2019 and as a final method in 2021. The SW-846 compendium is a collection of analytical methods for evaluating the chemical and physical properties of solid waste samples, primarily hazardous waste. However, EPA 8327 was explicitly designed for the detection of PFAS utilizing Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) in aqueous matrices, such as reagent water, surface water, groundwater, and wastewater effluent. This method was validated using SW-846 format and requirements and, as published, quantitates 24 PFAS compounds in these matrices.![Untitled design (7)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled20design207.png) **ASTM D8421** was published by the American Society for Testing and Materials in 2021 with later revisions. This method was published and validated to quantitate 44 PFAS compounds in non-drinking water, groundwater, surface water, and wastewater. This method was validated on nine wastewater matrices at the EPA Region V laboratory and in a multi-laboratory study conducted in collaboration with the EPA and ASTM D19. [Watch: **A Deep Dive into EPA 8327 / ASTM D8421**](https://info.pacelabs.com/deep-dive-into-epa-8327/astm-d8421-webinar) Both ASTM D8421 and EPA 8327 are “performance-based” methods, meaning the procedure can be adapted or optimized for specific projects or analytical goals. For example, ASTM D8421 includes language allowing for isotope dilution calibration and quantification. Although EPA SW-846 Method 8327 is silent on this, SW-846 methods are widely considered to be “guidance” methods. As such, laboratories may alter method procedures if validated and documented to meet the method-dictated quality control performance requirements. In addition, ASTM D8421 and EPA 8327 are nearly identical procedurally, so Pace® has harmonized its procedure and can therefore cite either method. The choice depends on customer preference and certification requirements. This is a fairly common scenario when two consensus organizations develop similar methods. ### Three Advantages of ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 As noted earlier, Draft Method 1633 is procedurally complex. To learn more about this, the webinar we conducted on Draft 3 of Draft Method 1633 is still [available on-demand](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-draft-method-1633-webinar-feb-2). A less procedurally complex method, ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 has three main advantages over Draft Method 1633: - **Lower Turnaround Times:** Results can be delivered faster due to a more efficient extraction procedure and the ability to omit some of the “pre-tests” required by Draft Method 1633. Pace® can deliver results with a 10-day standard turnaround time (TAT) and even more rapidly when needed. - **Lower price point:** Optimized procedural requirements also translate into a lower price point than other PFAS methods. - **Lower volume:** Analyzing aqueous matrices only requires a 5 mL sample (versus 500 mL required using Draft Method 1633). Among other benefits, lower volume samples translate into significantly reduced effort in the field and reduced shipping costs. ### ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 Validation ASTM D8421 was recently validated by an inter-laboratory study (ILS) for 44 compounds using both reagent water and difficult matrices, including landfill leachate, metal finisher wastewater, POTW (publicly owned treatment works) influent and effluent, and other non-potable water matrices. The compound list for ASTM D8421 includes all 40 compounds in Draft Method 1633, with 4 additional compounds added. Additionally, Pace® successfully performed a comprehensive validation of its procedure using requirements prescribed by EPA and NELAC, including initial demonstration of capability (IDOC), 40 CFR-compliant method detection limit (MDL) studies, and NELAC-compliant proficiency testing (PT). Detection limits meet the EPA RSLs (Regional Screening Levels) and DOD Office of the Secretary of Defense screening levels for soil and water. ### Learn More To get more details on ASTM D8421/EPA 8327, you’re invited to watch our deep dive webinar. I am joined by Stephen Somerville, PFAS Technical Director at Pace®. Few people I know are as well-versed in PFAS test method development and validation as Stephen, so watching his presentation is time well spent. [Watch: **A Deep Dive into EPA 8327 / ASTM D8421**](https://info.pacelabs.com/deep-dive-into-epa-8327/astm-d8421-webinar) If you have a question or a project in mind, you can also contact the Pace® PFAS team. We’d be happy to answer your questions or discuss your project goals in more detail. ## Author - ![Nick Nigro, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nick-Nigro.jpg) [Nick Nigro](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/nick-nigro/ "Nick Nigro") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/nick-nigro/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/nick-nigro/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ultrashort-chain-pfas-why-they-matter-and-how-to-measure-them/ "Ultrashort‑Chain PFAS: Why They Matter and How to Measure Them") [ Draft Method 1633 is not the Only Option for Analyzing PFAS in Non-Potable Water and Solids ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/draft-method-1633-is-not-the-only-option-for-analyzing-pfas-in-non-potable-water-and-solids/ "Draft Method 1633 is not the Only Option for Analyzing PFAS in Non-Potable Water and Solids") [ Who Moved My (Cheese) PFAS? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/who-moved-my-cheese-pfas/ "Who Moved My (Cheese) PFAS?") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Nick Nigro --- ### [ASTM D8421 / EPA 8327: A Faster, More Affordable PFAS Test Method](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/astm-d8421-epa-8327-a-faster-more-affordable-pfas-test-method/) **Published:** December 6, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## ASTM D8421 / EPA 8327: A Faster, More Affordable PFAS Test Method - By: Sherri Lloyd - December 6, 2023 - 4:28 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled20design2028629-1.png "Untitled20design2028629-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The science of PFAS analysis has long needed a standardized, validated test method for non-potable liquids and solids. Once finalized and promulgated, Draft Method 1633 promises to be the solution we’ve been waiting for. Or does it? Those of you who attended our [deep dive into the 3rd Draft of Draft Method 1633](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-draft-method-1633-webinar-feb-2) are well aware of some of the challenges we see with this method. Although the EPA has published a 4th draft, many of these challenges remain, and there’s a solid chance they won’t be addressed in the final version. To be clear, if Draft Method 1633 is required for compliance (e.g., as it is in some NPDES permitting), that is the method that must be used. However, when not required for compliance purposes, ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 offers a low-volume test method that is procedurally less complex than Draft Method 1633 – and that translates into faster, more affordable testing and analysis! Want to learn more? Our PFAS experts have written an article introducing [ASTM D8421/EPA 8327](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/draft-method-1633-is-not-the-only-option-for-analyzing-pfas-in-non-potable-water-and-solids/). For those wanting a deeper dive into the method, we also offer an [on-demand webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/deep-dive-into-epa-8327/astm-d8421-webinar). Read: [**Draft Method 1633 Is Not the Only Option for Analyzing PFAS in Non-Potable Water and Solids**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/draft-method-1633-is-not-the-only-option-for-analyzing-pfas-in-non-potable-water-and-solids/) [Watch: **A Deep Dive into EPA 8327 / ASTM D8421**](https://info.pacelabs.com/deep-dive-into-epa-8327/astm-d8421-webinar) And as always, if you want to discuss the method or a specific project, the Pace® PFAS team is here to help. ## Author - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [Sherri Lloyd](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/sherri-r-lloyd/ "Sherri Lloyd") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/sherri-r-lloyd/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Dioxins and Furans – An Analytical Challenge ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-and-furans-an-analytical-challenge/ "Dioxins and Furans – An Analytical Challenge") [ ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 Q&A ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/astm-d8421-epa-8327-qa/ "ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 Q&A") [ ASTM D8421 / EPA 8327: A Faster, More Affordable PFAS Test Method ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/astm-d8421-epa-8327-a-faster-more-affordable-pfas-test-method/ "ASTM D8421 / EPA 8327: A Faster, More Affordable PFAS Test Method") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Sherri Lloyd --- ### [ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 Q&A](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/astm-d8421-epa-8327-qa/) **Published:** January 16, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 Q&A - By: Sherri Lloyd - January 16, 2024 - 6:00 pm - Tags: PFAS ![ASTM D8421 EPA 8327 Q&A](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ASTM-D8421-EPA-8327-Q-A.avif "ASTM D8421 EPA 8327 Q&A – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to attend our live webinar on PFAS Test Method ASTM D8421/EPA 8327. We received some great questions during the webinar and after, so we thought we would share the answers to some of them here. If you missed the webinar, you can still catch it on-demand. [Watch: **A Deep Dive into EPA 8327 / ASTM D8421**](https://info.pacelabs.com/deep-dive-into-epa-8327/astm-d8421-webinar) ### **Q: Can You Analyze Soil Using ASTM D8421 or EPA 8327?** A: Yes. EPA SW-846 Method 8327 explicitly states “This determinative method may also be applicable to other PFAS target compounds and other matrices, provided that the laboratory can demonstrate adequate performance (refer to Sec. 9.0 or project-specific acceptance criteria) using representative sample matrices.” However, since the delivery of the Pace® webinar, ASTM published D8535, which is the soil/solids counterpart to ASTM D8421 (non-potable water). As such, Pace® offers and cites the following: - ASTM D8535 soil/solids - ASTM D8421 non-potable water - EPA 8327 for both soil/solids and non-potable water ### **Q: Are these “screening-level” methods?** A: The short answer to this question is no. At their essence, EPA 8327, ASTM D8421, and ASTM D8535 are all definitive methods. However, regulatory stakeholders have the option to restrict their use to “screening-level data quality objectives.” One notable example of this is DOD. In these instances, this classification is not based on the method, but rather their programmatic Data Quality Objectives (DQOs) and project requirements. ### **Q: Are there any state lab certifications for these methods?** ![PACE-1700-MN-103](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PACE-1700-MN-103.jpg?width=404&height=268&name=PACE-1700-MN-103.jpg) A: At this time, we are aware of only a handful of states that certify for PFAS in non-potable water and solids that include these methods in their fields of accreditation. This includes Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, and Washington State. Pace® anticipates this list of states will grow as a greater understanding of this method and its advantages are better known. Furthermore, Pace® has been TNI/NELAC-certified for ASTM D8421/ EPA 8327. We have completed all required method validation activities and have passed the required proficiency testing (PT) samples. The DOD has already shown great interest in the method’s utility as a screening tool (screening-level DQO) in implementing its PFAS strategy nationwide. Pace® is currently using this method on several high-profile DOD investigations. Based on discussions from a recent DOD conference, DOD will offer accreditation for this method. ### **Q: You said ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 is faster and less expensive than Draft Method 1633. Can you compare turnaround time and costs between the two?** A: Pricing is always contingent on the scope of a particular project, but the cost of D8421/D8535/EPA 8327 is significantly less than that of EPA 1633. Pace® standard turnaround time for ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 is 10 business days *versus* 20 business days for Draft Method 1633. Rush processing is also available for ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 if needed. ### **Q: In the webinar, you said ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 was appropriate for testing aqueous matrices with high total suspended solids (TSS). What concentration of solids would be considered high TSS?** A: Draft Method 1633 is one of the clearest examples of a PFAS method that dictates a limit to TSS in an aqueous sample. Draft Method 1633 says that for solid phase extraction purposes you should limit the solids present in the full sample to 50 milligrams or less. In a 500 mL sample, that would equate to 100 milligrams per liter of TSS. ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 is not as impacted by TSS in an aqueous sample as Draft Method 1633, so that may make it a better choice for high turbidity samples. ### **Q: Why aren’t states specifying ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 in NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) sampling?** A: Until a method is promulgated in 40 CFR Part 136, the EPA cannot require a specific test method be used for NPDES permitting. However, they have issued guidance to the states recommending Draft Method 1633, with Draft Method 1621 as a supplemental method. Most states authorized to manage their own NPDES permitting follow the EPA’s guidance closely. Hopefully, the EPA will decide to promulgate ASTM D8421 into 40 CFR Part 136. This may open up ASTM D8421 to being an option in more programs that involve wastewater testing. That wraps up the first round of questions. Remember, you can still catch our [ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 webinar on-demand](https://info.pacelabs.com/deep-dive-into-epa-8327/astm-d8421-webinar). If you still have questions or want to discuss a specific project, [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.2fa5cc58132036301eb469ce54467b2f.1756845790853.1765556625076.1765566375812.168&__hssc=168035390.37.1765566375812&__hsfp=3373270411) at any time. ## Author - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [Sherri Lloyd](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/sherri-r-lloyd/ "Sherri Lloyd") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/sherri-r-lloyd/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Dioxins and Furans – An Analytical Challenge ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-and-furans-an-analytical-challenge/ "Dioxins and Furans – An Analytical Challenge") [ ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 Q&A ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/astm-d8421-epa-8327-qa/ "ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 Q&A") [ ASTM D8421 / EPA 8327: A Faster, More Affordable PFAS Test Method ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/astm-d8421-epa-8327-a-faster-more-affordable-pfas-test-method/ "ASTM D8421 / EPA 8327: A Faster, More Affordable PFAS Test Method") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Sherri Lloyd --- ### [Stormwater Runoff & the PFAS Problem](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/stormwater-runoff-the-pfas-problem/) **Published:** April 3, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Stormwater Runoff & the PFAS Problem - By: Paul Jackson - April 3, 2024 - 2:10 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stormwater-2.png "Stormwater-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, otherwise known as PFAS, have become a frequent topic of discussion for water treatment and resource managers. This article examines the often-overlooked role stormwater runoff plays in propagating the PFAS problem. ### What Are PFAS? PFAS are a diverse group of synthetic compounds valued for their inherent properties, such as resistance to heat, water, and oil. For decades, they have been used to produce hundreds of industrial and consumer products such as carpeting, apparel, upholstery, food packaging, cosmetics, firefighting foams, and metal plating. PFAS are bioaccumulative, meaning they can build up in the bloodstream and tissues of plants, animals, and people. Since at least the 80s, research has found links between PFOS and PFOA (two common PFAS chemicals) and health problems, such as chronic kidney disease, thyroid issues, certain types of cancers, etc. The U.S. EPA and others are conducting further research to determine the toxicity of other widely used PFAS. ### Sources of PFAS in Stormwater PFAS in stormwater can come from a variety of sources. Here are some of the most common. **Industrial runoff** – Spills and improper disposal of PFAS at industrial sites can lead to PFAS in stormwater runoff. These sites include manufacturers of PFAS chemicals and industries that use PFAS in their products or production processes. Example industries include textiles, apparel, electronics, metal plating, and household goods manufacturers. **Landfills** – With so many consumer and industrial products containing PFAS, contamination of landfills has become a significant concern. The EPA found elevated levels of PFAS in 95% of the landfills it studied in 2021. As rain, condensation, or liquid waste percolates through a landfill, it can leach PFAS from the solid and other liquid waste at the site. Ideally, landfills are equipped with functional leachate collection systems, but those that are not can leach PFAS into local soils and groundwater. **Construction and Demolition Sites** – Construction materials (wiring, paints, carpeting, weatherproofing, etc.) frequently contain PFAS. When precipitation passes through an on-site (typically unlined) landfill or on-site stockpiles of materials, PFAS concentrations in stormwater may increase, as well as groundwater and surrounding soil of unlined landfills. **![AFFF](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AFFF.png)Airports** – PFAS are an important component of the aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used to fight aviation fires. Although some states now require fluorine-free foams (F3) in training exercises, AFFF is still required for use in an aviation emergency. Thus, stormwater runoff from airports can contain elevated levels of PFAS. **Other Firefighting Sites** – AFFF is also used to fight other chemical fires, so runoff from sites damaged by fire may contain PFAS. Even cleaning equipment used during an emergency or training can lead to an elevated concentration of PFAS in runoff. **Precipitation** – Evidence suggests that PFAS can be transported and deposited through natural condensation. [A Swedish study ](https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.2c02765)analyzed wet deposits from various sites around the world for the presence of PFOA, PFOS, and a combination of four PFAS (PFOA, PFNA, PFHxS, and PFOS). In both rural and urban areas in the U.S., concentrations were found to exceed the EPA’s health advisories for these compounds. #### No Easy Answers for Managing PFAS in Runoff After washing down the sewer grate, stormwater runoff typically takes one of two paths. In some instances, the Municipal Separate Sewer System (MS4) may route the runoff to a local wastewater facility for treatment. Unfortunately, traditional wastewater treatment does not effectively remove or destroy PFAS. In fact, these processes can transform PFAS precursors into terminal PFAS, such as PFOA. In the U.S., the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) monitors pollutants discharged into the environment, including from direct sources (untreated stormwater runoff and wastewater discharge) and indirect sources (treated wastewater). This program is administered by most states on behalf of EPA. The EPA has issued guidance to the states, but there is no universal requirement to include PFAS in NPDES permitting criteria as yet. The EPA is intent on requiring the inclusion of PFAS in NPDES permits written for organic chemicals; plastics & synthetic fibers producers (OCPSF); metal finishing; electroplating; electric and electronic components; landfills; pulp, paper &paperboard; leather tanning & finishing; plastics molding & forming; textile mills; paint formulating; airports; and the POTWs that receive discharge from these industries. The EPA is also on record as stating that this list is not exhaustive, and others may be included. Meanwhile, the EPA has allocated funding to help communities address PFAS and other emerging contaminants in wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. However, until a way is found to destroy these “forever chemicals,” there aren’t any easy answers as to what that infrastructure should look like. For instance, many communities are investing in Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration systems. GAC filters appear to effectively filter PFAS out of water, but the contaminated filters still require disposal. Incineration was the preferred method for years, but its efficacy has come into question following studies that revealed elevated PFAS levels in soil, ash, groundwater, and air samples near incineration sites. Landfills are another common option, but as noted above, depositing PFAS in landfills cycles PFAS through the water treatment system and back into the environment. ##### What’s In Your Stormwater? Even with no easy answers, well-informed decisions usually turn out to be the best decisions. In this case, the decision-making process should start with assessing the concentration of PFAS in your stormwater runoff. EPA drinking water methods 533 and 537.1 are ill-suited for analyzing liquid matrices with suspended solids and other interferants, so special methods are required. **![Stormwater (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Stormwater201.png)EPA Method 1633** – Method 1633 is designed to offer a standardized approach to measuring up to 40 PFAS in different environmental matrices, including wastewater, surface water, groundwater, soil, biosolids, sediment, landfill leachate, and biological tissues. Even before the method was finalized in January of 2024, it was recommended for NPDES permitting by the EPA. Going forward, Method 1633 will play a vital role in the EPA’s efforts to study, monitor, and regulate PFAS in nearly all matrices and regulatory programs except drinking water. This method will be adopted into SW-846 for the RCRA program and will soon be promulgated in 40 CFR Part 136. **EPA Method 1621 –** Method 1621 measures adsorbable organic fluorine (AOF) in non-potable water, including stormwater. High levels of AOF indicate that targeted testing by Method 1633 may be warranted. Method 1621, described by the EPA as a screening method, can detect organic fluorine concentrations in non-potable water from the many PFAS compounds not detectable by targeted methods such as EPA 1633. **ASTM D8421/EPA 8327** – ASTM D8421 is a PFAS method developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to provide the industry with a fast, robust method for PFAS analyses in aqueous matrices. ASTM D8421 utilizes Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), with optional uses of Isotope Dilution (ID) to minimize the impacts of sample matrix interference on quantification and thus improve data quality. Technically similar to EPA 8327, either method can be cited. ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 has several advantages over other methods. Turnaround time (TAT) is faster, and the method is often less expensive than other published methods that are more procedurally challenging. In addition, the method only requires a 15 mL sample, saving significant field collection time and shipping costs. These advantages make ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 an attractive option for wastewater programs. Although the EPA recently finalized Methods 1633 and 1621, it may consider adding ASTM D8421 to 40 CFR Part 136 as an approved test method for NPDES permit holders. **Total Oxidizable Precursors (TOP Assay)** – As noted earlier,** PFAS precursors are a class of PFAS compounds that can degrade to terminal PFAS compounds under the right conditions, including traditional wastewater treatment processes. TOP Assay oxidizes PFAS precursors, most of which are compounds not currently measured by targeted techniques, converting them into their terminal PFAS compounds that can then be measured. The increase in PFAS measured after the TOP Assay oxidation relative to pre-oxidation levels is a gross estimate of the total concentration of PFAS precursors present in a sample. ###### Choosing the Right Method Many variables need to be considered when choosing a test method for wastewater and stormwater analysis. NPDES permitting requirements in your state are at the top of that list. Sample characteristics, such as the level of total suspended solids (TSS), can also play a role. Budget and time constraints may as well. A qualified laboratory should be able to help you choose the right method for your project requirements. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® News and Views – November 2023](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-november-2023/) **Published:** November 6, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – November 2023 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - November 6, 2023 - 8:00 pm - Tags: Consumer Products, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/news-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The fourth quarter is often a busy time of year for regulators as they work to make good on their commitments and proposals. This month, the big news is the finalization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reporting rule. In this edition of PFAS News and Views, we highlight that rule as well as some other actions worth noting. ### Final TSCA Ruling Published On October 11, 2023, the EPA published its [final rule on PFAS reporting](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-10-11/pdf/2023-22094.pdf) under the TSCA. The final rule covers 1,462 PFAS, so just a bit more than was expected based on the original proposal. However, the number of entities estimated to be impacted ballooned from 234 to more than 130,000. Figuring out who is and isn’t required to report can be complicated. As noted by many legal commentators, there were no exemptions for small businesses, although they were given an additional six months to report. In addition, those that import articles that contain PFAS, e.g., consumer goods, are required to report under the final rule. One legal firm issued a [client alert](https://www.wiley.law/alert-EPAs-Mandatory-PFAS-Reporting-Rule-Under-TSCA-Includes-Thousands-of-Products-No-Exemptions-for-Impurities-or-Imported-Articles) that does a fairly thorough job discussing the reporting requirements for importers and users of PFAS. The Pace® PFAS team is closely watching the analysis of this new ruling and talking with our customers to learn more about how it will impact them. This rule is focused on reporting data the EPA expects entities to know, but we are actively assessing whether our PFAS testing services for consumer goods and related products can help with compliance. You can stay informed of our findings by [subscribing to our blog](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog). ### EPA Removes Low Volume Exemptions Under TRI The finalized TSCA rule removed all LVEs (Low Volume Exemptions) for PFAS, so it’s no surprise that less than two weeks after publication, the EPA also [removed the *de minimus* exemptions under TRI](https://www.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program/changes-tri-reporting-requirements-and-polyfluoroalkyl) (Toxic Release Inventory). Unlike the TSCA rule that applies to 1,462 PFAS, the TRI rule only applies to the 189 PFAS covered by TRI. ### California Means Business on PFAS in Food Packaging ![food containers (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/food20containers201.png)On October 17, California’s Attorney General issued an enforcement advisory to manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of food packaging and cookware, alerting them to their obligations under [AB 1200](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB1200). The law, which went into effect on January 31, 2023, prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, and offer for sale of plant-based (paper) food packaging that contains PFAS. It might be worth noting that the portion of the bill related to food packing omits the word “intentionally” when referring to added PFAS. This is a significant departure from the approach taken by most other state bans on PFAS in food packaging. ### Pace® Announces Immediate Availability of ATSM D8421 / EPA 8327 Pace® is excited to announce the addition of ASTM D8421 / EPA 8327 to our PFAS test methods portfolio. This method will provide our customers with faster, more affordable testing for PFAS in liquid and solid matrices. To learn more, join us at our upcoming webinar: [A Deep Dive Into ASTM D8421 / EPA 8327.](https://info.pacelabs.com/deep-dive-into-epa-8327/astm-d8421-webinar?_hsmi=278709916&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_sOSR_Yr8_a2i6fZLUzoRd6nKT-oTaAA1TgvFzeAxkxik6Yb3nt_FbXqiMpkp6nDXZMXt6LVDQAk_bWeNAoYVZDfQusw) ### EPA Administrator Warns Companies That “Profit from PFAS” A few news sites have [reported on](https://usaherald.com/epas-pfas-manufacturers-warning-legal-storm-looms/) a recent speech by EPA Assistant Administrator David Uhlmann to the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources. Uhlmann was quoted as saying, “We do intend to focus on the companies that the evidence suggests are the ones most responsible for causing the problem in the United States. That begins with PFAS manufacturers, and they know who they are. That includes companies that have profited… from the use of PFAS in their products.” Uhlmann also said that he expects the regulatory scheme to emerge in the first half of 2024 and for PFAS to be one of the OECA’s (Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance) prime targets in the years to come. ### Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) Eyes PFAS Protections On September 29, the CPSC issued [a memo](https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PFASReportStatement_FINAL.pdf?VersionId=dHCZAYluq_OHqUs.tYj3rb2fDwwzQX50) calling for scientists, researchers, and members of the public to [submit comments](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/20/2023-20332/per--and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-in-consumer-products#open-comment) to “help CPSC find a comprehensive solution to the hazards posed by PFAS in consumer products.” This Request for Information could signal the CPSC’s intent to add PFAS controls to its portfolio of consumer product protections. ### Q4 Watch Alerts As we near the end of 2023, we’re on high alert for several potential actions the EPA could take. The most notable is the **finalization of the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR)**. The agency has said they anticipate releasing the final rule before the end of the year. We are also watching for a final rule on the **designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)**. Originally, this rule was expected to be finalized in August. Then, in June, the public comment period was extended to August 11 and the finalization timeline to February 2024. The speculation is that the final rule was delayed to give the EPA time to complete the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) required of all “economically significant” rules. While the EPA probably won’t publish anything before the end of the year, we’re still keeping an eye on the CERCLA designation. Once finalized, the rule is likely to spark numerous discussions with our customers. We’ll be ready! ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Consumer Products, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [PFAS Treatment Technologies for Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatment-technologies-for-drinking-water/) **Published:** April 16, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS Treatment Technologies for Drinking Water - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - April 16, 2025 - 5:49 pm - Tags: Drinking Water, PFAS ![PFAS Treatment Technologies for Drinking Water. PFAS Treatability Studies.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFAS-Treatment-Technologies-for-Drinking-Water.avif "PFAS Treatment Technologies for Drinking Water – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") According to the EPA, roughly 10% of drinking water systems across the country are discovering [elevated levels of PFAS in their drinking water](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/state-drill-down-pfas-in-drinking-water). In a recent webinar, I collaborated with Bryan Pate, CEO of LW Utilities, to discuss some of the latest advancements in PFAS treatment technologies for drinking water. I’ll provide highlights in this post, but I invite you to watch the webinar on-demand for more details. [Watch: Navigating PFAS in Drinking Water: Treatability Insights and Analytical Overview](https://app.hubspot.com/pages/6835044/editor/187165124889/content?variation=all) ### **EPA Best Available Treatment Options** First, to help water systems address high levels of PFAS in their drinking water, the U.S. EPA published a list of [Best Available Treatment (BAT) options](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/2024-final-pfas-bat-ssct_final-508.pdf). This list includes: - **Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration**: PFAS adhere to the carbon as water passes through the filter. - **Anion exchange resins**: Exchanges ions between the resin and water, specifically targeting PFAS molecules for removal. - **High-pressure membrane technologies:** E.g., nanofiltration or reverse osmosis, which use high pressure to force water through semipermeable membranes, capturing PFAS molecules and other contaminants. The EPA considers these “best” because they are widely used and multiple studies have shown them to be practical and effective in reducing PFAS levels in drinking water. However, the EPA’s BAT options share one common feature: They all work by removing PFAS from the water, the first two methods by absorption and the last by filtration. The EPA does not dictate which removal method a water system may use as long as that system is in compliance with the [PFAS Maximum Contamination Levels (MCLs)](https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas) outlined in the Safe Drinking Water Act. There are emerging technologies that utilize novel sorbents for PFAS removal similar to carbon or anion exchange. Some methods focus on concentrating the PFAS into a manageable waste stream that can be disposed of or coupled with destruction technologies. Destruction technologies focus on breaking the carbon-fluorine bond within a PFAS compound, essentially turning organic fluorine into inorganic fluoride. Pace® works with a wide array of these companies and can aid in measurement techniques for both organic fluorine and inorganic fluoride. These destruction technologies have the added advantage of eliminating the challenge of disposing of spent media such as carbon or resin as well as treating PFAS latent waste streams. Below we will explore a few of these technologies. #### **PFAS Treatment Technologies: Emerging Options** In the webinar, Brian listed sixteen alternate technologies they’ve piloted or implemented. Of these, he called out four technologies he felt were particularly promising: **Ozone foam fractionation** – Foam fractionation is a technique widely used in wastewater treatment to remove surfactants, including PFAS. Ozone foam fractionation is seen as a promising option for drinking water, especially when combined with the next option: electrochemical oxidation. **Electrochemical oxidation** – Electrochemical oxidation uses electric current to generate hydroxyl radicals, which can then be broken down. Bryan’s organization has used ozone foam fractionation to concentrate the waste stream. They then use electrochemical oxidation to break the carbon-fluorine bonds. **AquaPRS®** – This system uses a suspended absorbent to absorb the PFAS compounds. Then a separator system extracts the clean water. This sorbent is a much finer material than traditional carbon or ion exchange resins, so the operational cost and the waste generation are significantly less. Bryan and his team have seen very good results from pilot studies using this method for single-stage groundwater systems and two-stage surface water systems, even when the surface water is challenging. **Nanobubble Oxidation Technology (NBOT)** – This approach combines several proven technologies: nanobubbles, ozone, and UV light. First, the nanobubbles are infused with ozone and injected into the flow stream. The flow stream is then run through UV light at a specific wavelength to weaken the carbon-fluorine bonds. Normally, UV destroys ozone, but in this case, the ozone is protected inside the nanobubbles and the hydroxyl radicals generated by the ozone destroy the carbon-fluorine bond in the PFAS. This approach is still being researched, but early results suggest it may prove to be very economical and effective, especially for high-volume systems. ##### **How to Choose the Best Approach** What works best for one water system may not work for another. [In the webinar](https://app.hubspot.com/pages/6835044/editor/187165124889/content?variation=all), Bryan showcased a project where a water system had two treatment facilities just a few miles from each other. However, one was a groundwater system and the other used surface water. In the end, they implemented different technologies because the most effective, affordable approach differed. Pilot testing was crucial to ensure project success because the source water conditions varied. The Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies Center of Excellence supports water systems and water treatment professionals as they seek to determine the most effective and economical removal technology for their system. To learn more, [visit our website](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/). I also invite you to [reach out to me](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) to discuss your PFAS treatment project. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Drinking Water, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Do Veterinary Practices Need to Comply with USP Standards?](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/do-veterinary-practices-need-to-comply-with-usp-standards/) **Published:** December 17, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Do Veterinary Practices Need to Comply with USP Standards? - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - December 17, 2025 - 10:00 am - Tags: USP 797 ![https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/do-veterinary-practices-need-to-comply-with-usp-standards](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Do-veterinary-practices-need-to-comply-with-usp-standards.avif "Do-veterinary-practices-need-to-comply-with-usp-standards – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") We are commonly asked by veterinary professionals (not to mention concerned friends and family members) whether the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards apply to pharmacies and veterinary practices that prepare compounded medications for pets. The short answer is: Yes! The same USP standards that govern compounding pharmacies serving humans also apply to those providing medications for our beloved non-human family members. In this blog post, we break down what that means for veterinary compounding practices, clarify the relevant USP standards, and answer some of the common questions we hear from our veterinary customers. ### **What is the United States Pharmacopeia?** The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is an independent, scientific organization that sets quality standards for both compounded and manufactured medications, as well as food ingredients and dietary supplements in the U.S. While these standards cover a broad range of pharmaceutical products, in this post, I will focus on compounded sterile preparations (CSPs). USP standards help ensure CSPs are safe, effective, and consistently prepared, providing critical guidance for pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and manufacturers who serve both human and animal patients. ### **USP Standards for Compounded Pharmaceuticals** The USP sets standards for four primary types of compounded pharmaceuticals. Each of these is referred to as a “chapter” of the larger United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary (USP–NF), although the shorthand terms (e.g., USP <797> or USP 797) are more frequently used in informal communications. **USP <795> – Compounded Non-sterile Preparations:** This chapter covers a variety of medications, such as topical creams and other formulations, that do not require sterility. The standard focuses on ensuring compounded medications are prepared in a safe, consistent, and high-quality manner. The fundamental standards for compounding quality and safety remain consistent across both human and animal applications. **USP Chapter <797> – Compounded Sterile Preparations:** This chapter establishes the standards for compounding sterile medications, which include injectables, ophthalmic solutions, and other formulations that must remain free from contamination. USP 797 provides detailed requirements for proper facility design, environmental controls, personnel training, and aseptic techniques to ensure the safety and quality of compounded sterile preparations. These standards are vital for protecting both human and animal patients from potential infections or adverse events associated with improperly compounded sterile products. **USP Chapter <800> – Hazardous Compounded Preparations**: USP 800 sets standards for handling and compounding hazardous drugs to protect both healthcare personnel and patients from exposure risks. This chapter outlines requirements for safe storage, proper use of personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and staff training to minimize contamination and ensure a safe working environment. **USP Chapter <825> – Radiopharmaceuticals**: This chapter provides standards for the preparation, compounding, dispensing, and repackaging of radiopharmaceuticals—drugs containing radioactive isotopes used for diagnostic imaging and therapy. USP 825 outlines requirements for facility design, radiation safety, personnel training, and quality assurance to ensure both patient and handler safety. These regulations are essential for veterinary practices that prepare radiopharmaceuticals, such as technetium-99m-labeled compounds, which are commonly used in animal nuclear medicine for bone scans and organ imaging. #### **Q: Are USP Standards enforceable, and if so, by whom?** USP standards are indeed enforceable, but the responsibility for enforcement falls primarily to regulatory agencies, such as state boards of pharmacy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other federal or state authorities. These agencies may adopt USP chapters into their regulations, making compliance with the standards a legal requirement for pharmacies, compounding facilities, and healthcare provider practices, including veterinary clinics and hospitals. Enforcement can include inspections, audits, and penalties for non-compliance, all aimed at ensuring the safety and quality of compounded medications for both human and animal patients.![blog square (21)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20square%20(21).png?width=350&height=350&name=blog%20square%20(21).png) Veterinary practices may also seek accreditation by the Joint Commission, an organization that sets rigorous quality and safety standards for healthcare facilities. As part of the broader accreditation process, the Joint Commission may assess the facility’s adherence to the USP standards if the facility compounds pet medications on site. Although professional organizations such as the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) don’t have enforcement authority for the standards, they are strong advocates for their adoption. These groups frequently collaborate with the USP and state pharmacy boards to convey the unique needs of the veterinary field. The AVMA and similar organizations also reference USP standards in their guidelines and encourage members to follow them as best practices, which supports regulatory compliance and enhances patient safety. #### **Q: Are there clauses in these standards that are different for veterinary practices?** USP standards are often described as “standards of minimums,” meaning they establish the foundational requirements necessary to ensure the safety, quality, and consistency of compounded preparations. However, state regulatory agencies frequently build upon these minimums by introducing additional, more specific requirements and guidance tailored to their jurisdiction. For instance, California’s Board of Pharmacy recently updated its standards, addressing industry concerns and adding clarity in instances where the USP standards left implementation up to the discretion of the pharmacy. Under these revisions, the requirements for veterinary medicines sometimes differ from those intended for human use. #### **Q: Do USP standards apply to compounded nutraceuticals or homeopathy compounds intended for us with animals?** USP standards generally do not apply to nutraceuticals or homeopathy compounds intended for use with animals. These products are considered dietary supplements or alternative therapies; therefore, fall under USP chapters above 2000, which function as guidance documents and are not themselves legally enforceable. However, individual state boards of pharmacy or other regulatory authorities may choose to implement specific requirements for these products, so it is important to consult local regulations to determine whether any standards apply in your jurisdiction. Some nutraceutical and homeopathic manufacturers may use the USP logo or reference USP standards to signify quality benchmarks, but this does not mean their compounded products are subject to the compounding regulations applied to pharmaceuticals or enforced by state pharmacy boards, FDA, or other authorities. #### **Q: How can I get more information on USP compliance for my veterinary practice?** Our team provides expert guidance on interpreting and implementing USP standards, and we regularly host online webinars that cover the latest updates, best practices, and practical steps for maintaining compliance. Here are a couple of our most recent sessions: [The Complete Picture: A Contextual Bridge Between USP <797> & <800>](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-the-complete-picture-a-contextual-bridge-between-usp-797-800) [Personnel Competency & Environmental Monitoring](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-employee-competency-and-environmental-monitoring) [How to Demonstrate Your USP <797> Surface Sampling Competency](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-how-to-demonstrate-your-usp-797-surface-sampling-competency-and-why-its-important) ##### **How can we help?** Whether you’re starting a new practice or just want to ensure your current protocols are up to date, Pace® is here to help. [Visit us on the web to explore our testing services for USP compliance](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/), or [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) to discuss your specific compliance requirements. ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership's Role](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/defining-quality-culture-key-principles-and-leaderships-role/) **Published:** November 12, 2025 **Author:** Judy Morgan **Content:** ## Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership’s Role - By: Judy Morgan - November 12, 2025 - 8:15 am - Tags: Leadership, Quality ![Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leaderships Role](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Defining-Quality-Culture-Key-Principles-and-Leaderships-Role_sq.avif "Defining Quality Culture - Key Principles and Leadership’s Role_sq – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## By: Judy Morgan In today’s rapidly changing and competitive business world, ensuring quality isn’t just important—it’s essential for lasting success. Achieving high quality goes far beyond having good products or services; it requires a shared commitment to continuous improvement, a client-centered focus, and the active employee engagement. At the heart of a strong quality culture is dedicated leadership, which guides the way by setting clear standards, providing resources, and modeling the right behaviors. ## What is Quality and Why Does it Matter? Quality means consistently meeting or exceeding expectations. It is essential in both manufacturing and service industries to ensure that products and services meet contractual and agreed-upon performance, design, reliability, and maintainability expectations. For any company, large or small, delivering quality is about much more than checking boxes; it’s about earning trust and avoiding costly mistakes. History is filled with examples of what can happen when quality slips. Consider the Three Mile Island incident in 1979, the most severe nuclear accident in US history, which happened because proper safety processes and quality checks weren’t in place. The Ford Explorer experienced tire failures in the early 2000s, which led to serious accidents and loss of life due to design flaws and underinflated tires. These cases and many more remind us that quality can never be just an afterthought – it must be a priority. ### Understanding Quality Culture Quality culture is the invisible force that shapes how people do their work. It’s the collective mindset where everyone in an organization is committed to doing the right thing, the right way, every time—even when no one is watching. In a strong quality culture, people care about their work and compliance, speak up about problems, and actively seek out ways to improve daily. #### Core Principles of a Quality Culture - **Always Do the Right Thing**: Integrity matters, even if no one else is watching. - **Speak Up Without Fear:** Encourage everyone to voice concerns, risks, or ideas for improvement and act upon them. - **Quality is Everyone’s Job:** Regardless of your role, everyone contributes to quality outcomes. - **Improve Systems, Not Just People:** Focus on fixing the root causes, not blaming individuals. - **Continuous Learning & Improvement:** View mistakes as chances to learn and improve, not failures to hide. - **Customer and Compliance Focused:** Every decision should consider the end-use and regulatory expectations. ##### Balancing Responsibility and Accountability While everyone plays a part in quality, clear ownership is crucial. Tools like the RACI chart help clarify who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each quality task. Prioritizing tasks based on risk ensures that the most critical issues are handled first through an evaluation that assesses impact, likelihood, and detectability. ![Defining Quality Culture Chart](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Defining-Quality-Culture-Key-Principles-and-Leaderships-Role-1024x576.jpg "Defining Quality Culture, Key Principles and Leaderships Role – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ###### Building a Strong Quality Culture: Step by Step - **Set Clear Standards:** Establish and communicate what quality looks like at every level. Define how to handle issues based on their seriousness and set deadlines for resolution. - **Train and Educate:** Give employees the knowledge and tools they need to deliver quality. Teach them the principles of quality culture and how to use risk-based thinking. - **Promote Open Communication**: Create an environment where people feel safe to raise concerns and suggest improvements—that’s how problems get solved early. - **Assign Roles and Accountability:** Make sure everyone knows their specific responsibilities in the quality process. Give every task an owner and someone accountable for seeing it through. - **Review, Learn, and Improve:** Regularly check how quality processes are working. Use feedback and data to spot weaknesses and make improvements. By following these principles—ensuring clear standards, open communication, and shared accountability—you can empower your team and deliver upon client needs with great results. ## Author - ![Judith Morgan, Pace Corporate](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Judy-Morgan.jpg) [Judy Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/judy-morgan/ "Judy Morgan") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/judith-morgan/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/judy-morgan/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ 7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/7-steps-for-building-constructive-relationships-with-accrediting-bodies-in-laboratories/ "7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories ") [ Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership’s Role ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/defining-quality-culture-key-principles-and-leaderships-role/ "Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership’s Role") [ Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/sustainability-in-the-lab-meeting-expectations-and-embracing-reality/ "Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality") **Categories:** Pace Corporate **Tags:** Leadership, Quality **Blog Divisions:** Corporate **Authors:** Judy Morgan --- ### [Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/sustainability-in-the-lab-meeting-expectations-and-embracing-reality/) **Published:** October 8, 2025 **Author:** Judy Morgan **Content:** ## Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality - By: Judy Morgan - October 8, 2025 - 8:15 am - Tags: Sustainability ![Sustainability in the Lab Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sustainability-in-the-Lab-Meeting-Expectations-and-Embracing-Reality.avif "Sustainability in the Lab Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In today’s world, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. As societal expectations evolve, so must our approaches to sustainability, especially in specialized environments like laboratories. ## Understanding Sustainability Sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It encompasses long-term ecological, social, and economic health. In the context of laboratories, this means managing waste, energy, and resources efficiently while ensuring the safety and well-being of staff. ### The Evolution of Sustainability Expectations Historically, societies lived within natural limits, using local resources and regenerative cycles. However, the industrial revolution brought about unprecedented consumption and environmental degradation. Over the decades, awareness grew, leading to significant milestones like the establishment of the U.S. EPA and the Paris Agreement. The result of this is that sustainability is no longer an option, it is expected. Companies are expected to be transparent about their ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) practices, reduce their carbon footprint, and uphold ethical labor practices. #### Navigating Sustainability in the Lab Laboratories face unique challenges in sustainability. They generate significant waste, consume high amounts of electricity ranging from 1.5X to 5X higher than standard commercial space, use greater amounts of water, and handle hazardous samples and chemicals. To navigate these challenges, labs must adopt enterprise-wide comprehensive waste management programs, implement energy-efficient practices, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. ##### A Realistic Approach to Sustainability For Your Lab Achieving sustainability in the lab requires a realistic and structured approach. Here are some key steps: 1. **Establish the Why**: Understand and communicate the importance of sustainability for your lab. This could be to meet client demands, improve operational efficiency, or attract top talent. 2. **Assign Ownership**: Designate a Sustainability lead or a small cross-functional team to coordinate efforts and track progress. 3. **Conduct a Baseline Assessment**: Evaluate current practices and identify areas for improvement. 4. **Set Small, Realistic Goals**: Align goals with client expectations and operational value. Aside from reducing the use of electricity, water, and other natural resources, find meaningful actions that the majority can get behind and support. **Examples include:** Recycling or eliminating all plastic drink bottles and moving to reusable/refillable bottles, eliminate all plastic utensils and find a suitable alternative, encourage staff of bring lunches in reusable containers (select a day and designate “Sustainable Lunch Day”), and any other ideas that conserves resources or eliminates landfill waste are worthy of consideration. Most importantly, pick something that is widely supported, establish the process, get buy in, and make a difference! 5. **Develop a Sustainability Policy**: Create a policy that outlines your lab’s commitment to sustainability. 6. **Track, Improve, and Communicate**: Continuously monitor progress, make improvements, and communicate achievements. 7. ###### The Future of Sustainability in the Lab The future of sustainability in laboratories lies in advanced technologies and cultural shifts. Adaptive ventilation systems, green chemistry approaches, and smart building systems are just a few examples of how labs can reduce their environmental impact. Moreover, fostering a culture of sustainability among lab employees is crucial for long-term success. As society continues to place expectation on companies and we embrace the reality of our environmental responsibilities, laboratories can contribute to a sustainable future while ensuring their own long-term viability through realistic, proactive approaches. ## Author - ![Judith Morgan, Pace Corporate](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Judy-Morgan.jpg) [Judy Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/judy-morgan/ "Judy Morgan") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/judith-morgan/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/judy-morgan/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ 7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/7-steps-for-building-constructive-relationships-with-accrediting-bodies-in-laboratories/ "7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories ") [ Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership’s Role ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/defining-quality-culture-key-principles-and-leaderships-role/ "Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership’s Role") [ Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/sustainability-in-the-lab-meeting-expectations-and-embracing-reality/ "Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality") **Categories:** Pace Corporate **Tags:** Sustainability **Blog Divisions:** Corporate **Authors:** Judy Morgan --- ### [Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/averting-tragedy-testing-cooling-towers-for-legionella/) **Published:** September 30, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella - By: Dr. Abe Cullom - September 30, 2025 - 10:00 am - Tags: Legionella ![Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Averthing-Tragedy-Testing-Cooling-Towers-for-Legionella.avif "Averthing Tragedy - Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### **It Can Happen to Anyone** Recently, a friend of mine relayed an interesting story to me. Her husband was walking by a hospital when he felt a couple of droplets hit his face. It was a sunny day, but he looked up, expecting to spot at least a small rain cloud. Seeing none, he realized the water droplets had come from the two cooling towers on top of the facility. He thought nothing more of it than to mention it to his wife in passing, who then mentioned it to me. As I read about the recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in New York City, I can’t help but wonder how many people passed by those 12 cooling towers in Harlem in late July without giving them a second thought. For most, the towers were invisible. Unfortunately, the world quickly became aware of them through the shock of an outbreak and the news that seven lives had been lost. #### **The Anatomy of an Outbreak** [As of August 29, 2025](https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/legionnaires-disease.page), 114 individuals had been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, 90 hospitalized, and seven have died. If you’re unfamiliar with the disease, Legionnaires’ causes pneumonia-like symptoms. It is deadly in about 10% of cases and is particularly dangerous for the elderly and immunocompromised. We wish the six individuals who remain hospitalized a speedy recovery! In the last 20 years, [cases of Legionnaires’ disease](https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/php/surveillance/index.html) have steadily increased in the U.S., and cooling towers are a frequent source of *Legionella*, the bacterium responsible for the illness. Immediately, cooling towers in the vicinity of the outbreak were tested. Twelve cooling towers across 10 buildings, four of which were owned by the city, tested positive for *Legionella*. However, more advanced genetic testing of the bacteria has allowed investigators to narrow the source down to cooling towers at two sites—Harlem Hospital and a construction site. In [a similar case](https://www.healthbeat.org/newyork/2025/08/20/legionnaires-disease-outbreak-lessons-learned-inspections/) in the Bronx in 2015, 50 towers were tested, but again, only two were found to have the same strain as those infected. Genetic was then performed to narrow the source even further to a cooling tower on top of a South Bronx hotel. On a related note, the Bronx outbreak is still the city’s largest to date. In that case, 138 people were diagnosed and 16 died. ##### **How Cooling Towers Contribute to Legionnaires’ Disease** Cooling towers are integral to the cooling systems frequently used by industrial, commercial, and public buildings like data centers, manufacturing facilities, hotels, and hospitals. Water is used by the building’s cooling systems, e.g., air conditioning, to absorb heat. The warm water is circulated through the tower, where it is exposed to air, causing some water to evaporate. The remaining cooled water is then recirculated back through the cooling system. *Legionella* thrives in warm water with temperatures between 77°F and 113°F. If not properly treated and maintained, cooling towers provide an ideal environment for *Legionella*. Additionally, biofilms, scale, and sediment within the cooling systems can offer the bacteria further protection and the nutrients needed for growth. ![blog square (8)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20square%20(8).png?width=350&height=350&name=blog%20square%20(8).png) Legionnaires’ disease does not spread from person to person. Rather, a person becomes infected by inhaling water droplets containing the bacteria. Cooling towers can contribute to an outbreak by dispersing contaminated water droplets into the surrounding air. (Both those like the droplets my friend’s husband felt when he passed by the hospital, and fine aerosols imperceptible to humans.) When these droplets are inhaled by the building’s occupants or even someone just passing by, the person can become infected. Healthy individuals can be asymptomatic, but the disease carries a mortality rate of roughly 10% among those who develop symptoms. One additional reason why cooling towers may be a frequent source of *Legionella* is that some facilities managers forget to include them in their water management planning. I was reminded of this while reading a recent story about [*Legionella* detections at Rose State College](https://kfor.com/news/local/legionella-bacteria-found-in-water-at-rose-state-college/) in Oklahoma. College officials jumped on it, flushing the tap water systems and draining the water tanks, inside and outside the building. Flushing tap water systems is good as Legionnaires’ can be contracted by aspirating water while drinking or through showers and other sources of aerosolized droplets. However, it’s unclear whether the tanks drained included any cooling towers used by the University. Hopefully, they were included, and additional testing and maintenance was conducted. [Watch: Introduction to *Legionella* Regulations and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-introduction-to-legionella-regulations-and-testing) ###### **Is Quarterly *Legionella* Testing Enough?** Almost certainly, the law passed in New York City after the 2015 Bronx outbreak was intended to stop an outbreak such as this one. This law requires building owners to test cooling towers for *Legionella* quarterly and to remediate any growth detected. The specifics of this outbreak have led any to question whether quarterly *Legionella* testing is frequent enough. The city itself is re-considering this frequency. The Hospital’s last *Legionella* test was in June, roughly a month before the first outbreak-related illness was reported. Officials blamed the most recent outbreak on the particularly warm summer. If you’ve spent any time in New York City in the summer, you know what it means to be able to “fry an egg on the sidewalk.” All New York City summers are hot. Furthermore, it does not take long for *Legionella* to proliferate in a cooling tower or other water system. Studies have shown that, under the right conditions and temperatures, a colony containing millions of bacteria can form in less than two weeks. Proper maintenance, including monitoring disinfectant levels, might have prevented the outbreak. However, it’s clear from the number of cases involving cooling towers, [the CDC’s guidelines](https://www.cdc.gov/control-legionella/php/toolkit/cooling-towers-module.html) are either inadequate or not always followed. ###### **This is No Time to Chill** According to the CDC, more cases of Legionnaires’ disease are reported in the summer and fall. That may be because cooling towers are used less frequently in the winter months. However, some facilities, such as data centers and certain types of manufacturing, rely on cooling towers year-round to dissipate heat created by their operations. In addition, other sources of warm water, such as hot tubs, humidifiers, and decorative fountains, can become a source of the disease. A water management plan can help you identify potential *Legionella* hot spots and implement appropriate prevention and remediation practices. For more details on *Legionella* test methods, [visit our website](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/). If you have questions or need an estimate for services, you can also [reach out to us directly](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). If you suspect a possible outbreak, [contact our Rapid Response Outbreak team](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-outbreak-response/) at [412-281-5335](tel:+14122815335). ## Author - ![Dr. Abe Collum, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Abe-Collum.jpg) [Dr. Abe Cullom](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-abe-cullom/ "Dr. Abe Cullom") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-abe-cullom/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-abe-cullom/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/legionella-at-sea-cruise-ship-water-management-and-testing-programs-to-prevent-legionnaires-disease/ "Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease") [ Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/averting-tragedy-testing-cooling-towers-for-legionella/ "Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella") [ Should You Test for Legionella? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/should-you-test-for-legionella/ "Should You Test for Legionella?") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Legionella **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Abe Cullom --- ### [Perchlorate is Back on the Regulatory Table: Here’s What Drinking Water Professionals Need to Know](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/perchlorate-is-back-on-the-regulatory-table-heres-what-drinking-water-professionals-need-to-know/) **Published:** December 9, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Perchlorate is Back on the Regulatory Table: Here’s What Drinking Water Professionals Need to Know - By: Paul Jackson - December 9, 2025 - 9:00 am - Tags: Drinking Water, Perchlorate ![EPA building sign.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFAS-In-2025-The-Wild-West-Got-Even-Wilder-V2.avif "PFAS In 2025 The Wild West Got Even Wilder V2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") If you follow drinking water regulatory news, you already know that a perchlorate Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is back on the table. It’s been a back-and-forth between U.S. EPA and the courts over the last five years, complicated by two changes in administration. The long and short of it is that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ordered EPA to propose and finalize perchlorate limits under the SDWA, and the agency decided not to appeal the decision. There’s plenty of good information in the public domain on perchlorate contamination, its impact on human health, and the EPA’s plans to regulate it. In this post, I’ll boil that down and answer some of the most essential questions our drinking water clients are likely to have. If I don’t hit your specific questions, feel free to [reach out to me](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ### **Q: What is the timeline for regulatory limits on perchlorate in drinking water?** Originally, the court had mandated that EPA propose perchlorate limits by November 21, 2025. However, due to the recent government shutdown, the deadline for the proposal was extended to January 2, 2026. According to [reporting by the ASDWA](https://www.asdwa.org/2025/11/24/perchlorate-sdwa-proposal-deadline-postponed-to-january/), this change does not alter the May 21, 2027, deadline for the final rule, as required by court order. As usual, once EPA issues a proposed rule, there will be a public comment period before the agency issues a final regulation. ### **Q: How common is perchlorate in drinking water?** Perchlorate was one of the thirty compounds in the very first Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 1). Sampling under UCMR 1 occurred between 2001 and 2005, so we’re looking at fairly old data. Nevertheless, [the results can still be found on EPA’s website](https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/archival-data-finder-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-ucmr-1-4). Out of the 9,950 systems sampled, 647 sample points in 160 systems detected levels of perchlorate above the Minimum Reporting Level (MRL). ### **Q: How likely is my drinking water system to detect elevated levels of perchlorate?** The detection rate for perchlorate in drinking water under UCMR 1 was about 1.6%, so the odds are on your side – or at least they were back in 2005. On the upside for water system operators, waste containing perchlorate was designated a hazardous constituent under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) in 2003, and [EPA guidance in 2006](https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/perchlorate_memo_01-08-09.pdf) confirmed that perchlorate contamination should be considered under CERCLA even though it was never formally added to [the list of CERCLA Hazardous Substances](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-J/part-302/section-302.4). In 2020, EPA issued [a press release](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-notes-successes-reducing-perchlorate-drinking-water) touting its efforts to reduce perchlorate in drinking water, including remediation activities at 60 Superfund sites. As with other emerging contaminants, drinking water system operators should look for potential sources of perchlorate in their area. According to EPA, *“Perchlorate is commonly used in solid rocket propellants, munitions, fireworks, airbag initiators for vehicles, matches, and signal flares. Perchlorate may occur naturally, particularly in arid regions such as the southwestern U.S. and can be found as a byproduct in hypochlorite solutions used for treating drinking water and nitrate salts used to produce fertilizers, explosives, and other products.”* Water systems located near these sources may be at a higher risk for elevated perchlorate levels, but even systems in less industrialized areas can occasionally report detections due to groundwater movement or legacy contamination from past activities. ### **Q: What test method(s) are used to measure perchlorate in drinking water?** It’s likely that EPA will specify one or more test methods in its proposed rule. Current EPA test methods for measuring perchlorate in drinking water include Method series 314, which uses ion chromatography to detect and quantify perchlorate at low concentrations. This method has been widely used by laboratories since the early 2000s and is recognized for its sensitivity and reliability. EPA Method series 331.0, which utilizes liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), can also be used for more advanced analyses when lower detection limits are needed. Additionally, EPA Method 332.0 is approved and utilizes ion chromatography with suppressed conductivity and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. ### **Q: What are the perchlorate limits in drinking water likely to be?** It’s always challenging to predict what the proposed rule will be, but we can look at past health advisory levels to get a rough idea. In 2008, the U.S. EPA established a [reference dose of 0.0007 mg/kg/day](https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris2/chemicalLanding.cfm?substance_nmbr=1007) and an Interim Drinking Water Health Advisory of 15 parts per billion (ppb). ### **Q: In which states is perchlorate already regulated?** Currently, perchlorate is regulated in drinking water at the state level by several states, most notably California and Massachusetts. California established [a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 6 ppb](https://oehha.ca.gov/water/public-health-goal-response-comments/publication-final-technical-support-document-public-health-goal-perchlorate-drinking-water-and) for perchlorate in 2004, while Massachusetts set an [MCL of 2 ppb](https://www.mass.gov/lists/perchlorate-background-information-and-standards#perchlorate---final-standards-) in 2006. At least 10 other states have issued guidance levels or monitoring requirements. ![epa fact sheet table](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/epa%20fact%20sheet%20table.png?width=757&height=393&name=epa%20fact%20sheet%20table.png)[Source: EPA Fact Sheet: Steps Water Systems Can Take to Address Perchlorate in Drinking Water, 2020](https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyNET.exe/P100ZD0Y.txt?ZyActionD=ZyDocument&Client=EPA&Index=2016%20Thru%202020%7C1991%20Thru%201994%7C2011%20Thru%202015%7C1986%20Thru%201990%7C2006%20Thru%202010%7C1981%20Thru%201985%7C2000%20Thru%202005%7C1976%20Thru%201980%7C1995%20Thru%201999%7CPrior%20to%201976&Docs=&Query=perchlorate&Time=&EndTime=&SearchMethod=2&TocRestrict=n&Toc=&TocEntry=&QField=&QFieldYear=&QFieldMonth=&QFieldDay=&UseQField=&IntQFieldOp=0&ExtQFieldOp=0&XmlQuery=&File=D%3A%5CZYFILES%5CINDEX%20DATA%5C16THRU20%5CTXT%5C00000018%5CP100ZD0Y.txt&User=ANONYMOUS&Password=anonymous&SortMethod=h%7C-&MaximumDocuments=15&FuzzyDegree=0&ImageQuality=r85g16/r85g16/x150y150g16/i500&Display=hpfr&DefSeekPage=&SearchBack=ZyActionL&Back=ZyActionS&BackDesc=Results%20page&MaximumPages=1&ZyEntry=1) ### **Q: What types of remediation technologies are recommended for perchlorate removal?** Several proven approaches for removing perchlorate from drinking water include ion exchange, reverse osmosis, and bioremediation. Granular Activated Carbon filtration can also be used; however, the filters may need to be specially treated to increase adsorption for effective perchlorate removal. ### **Q: Why should I start testing now for perchlorate?** The final rule isn’t expected until early 2027, and public water systems will likely have several months to years to implement remediation measures before it goes into effect. While most systems may not need to adopt perchlorate remediation solutions, it’s important to be proactive. Testing now may also make good financial sense if your system is among the roughly 10% that have detected elevated levels of PFAS. While you’re evaluating [PFAS remediation technologies](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/), you may consider adding the ability to remove perchlorate to your requirements. ###### **How Can We Help?** If you have additional questions about perchlorate in drinking water, the regulations, or test methods please don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). Our team is always available to provide expert guidance and support, and Pace® is committed to keeping you informed with the latest updates and resources as new regulatory information becomes available. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Drinking Water, Perchlorate **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [10 Tips for Proper Shipping of USP <797> Samples](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/10-tips-for-proper-shipping-of-usp-797-samples/) **Published:** November 9, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## 10 Tips for Proper Shipping of USP <797> Samples - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - November 9, 2023 - 4:30 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bubble20wrap-1024x512.png "bubble20wrap – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The 2023 revisions to USP <797> increase compliance requirements for compounding pharmacies. Following proper handling and shipping procedures for lab media can help ensure all that extra effort doesn’t go to waste. Here are ten tips for ensuring your gloved fingertip and surface samples arrive safely. **1. Label samples on the bottom or base of the media device.** Labeling samples on the bottom of the device allows an unobstructed view of any biological growth. If gloved fingertip sampling, write the corresponding sample number from the chain of custody on the bottom of the agar media device. **2. Ship media with agar side facing down.** This prevents condensation from dripping onto the surface of the media and impacting sample integrity. **3. Place labeled media-fill samples for each technician in separate bags.** Mixing samples and putting them all in one bag can lead to confusion when logging the COC and samples intended for analysis. **4. Parafilm each plate.** Even if plates have a locking mechanism, lids can loosen during shipping and potentially impact the integrity of the sample. Wrapping each plate in parafilm helps prevent that from happening. **Note: While duct tape has many uses, securing plate lids is not one of them.** Duct tape, masking tape, and even cellophane tape can be difficult for technicians to remove without disrupting the sample media. As noted in tip #4, parafilm is the best choice. **5. Use an appropriately sized box.** You never know what sort of care delivery drivers will take with your shipment. You can minimize the chance of your samples shifting during transit by choosing an appropriately sized box. Additionally, be sure not to use a box so small that your samples are in danger of being crushed if poorly handled. **6. Use plenty of bubble wrap.** This tip goes hand-in-hand with tip #5. Your shipping container needs to be large enough to accommodate bubble wrap or other cushioning around and between samples. If there’s room left over, fill up those empty spaces with more packing material. (Or ice packs. See tip #7.) **![bubble wrap (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bubble20wrap201.png)7. Use ice packs when shipping.** You need to keep samples cool during transit to prohibit the pre-mature growth of biologics. Incubation should always be done under controlled conditions; according to the revised USP <797> requirements. However, ice packs should not directly contact plates/media. Always place a layer of insulation between the ice pack and the agar media/laboratory samples. **8. Ship samples overnight.** Overnight shipping helps ensure your samples stay cool until they arrive at the lab. In addition, overnight shipments often receive greater care as the carrier must get the package to its destination by the next day. Because your package spends less time in transit, there’s simply less opportunity for rough handling. **9. Include all paperwork with samples.** This includes a completed chain of custody (COC) form to be completed by the lab. Sample locations on the COC should match the labeling on the samples. **10. Don’t assume your lab is open.** Finally, if sampling around the holidays or sending samples to arrive on a Saturday, make sure your lab is open and can begin incubating as soon as samples arrive. ### When in Doubt, Call Other labs may have different shipping requirements, so when in doubt, call your lab. Of course, Pace® customers are always welcome to call us directly at 877-648-9150. General questions and requests for more information can also be [sent to us online](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-guide-1?hs_preview=IgVZqOha-142195785886). ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [USP <797> FAQs: Media Kits](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/usp-797-faqs-media-kits/) **Published:** December 31, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## USP <797> FAQs: Media Kits - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - December 31, 2023 - 4:00 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/agar2028229-2-1024x529.png "agar2028229-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Lately, the Pace® microbiology team has been fielding a lot of questions on how to interpret and implement different aspects of the revised USP <797> standard. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the use of sampling media kits. ### Q: Can you tell me which media kits I should use? A: Although Pace® supplies media kits and media kit subscriptions, we can’t advise customers on which kits to order. That’s because the revised USP <797> sampling requirements are based on each facility’s risk assessment and the sampling protocol/aseptic technique involved. When in doubt, consult the USP <797> chapter or work with a compliance specialist with expertise in that area. Once you determine which media kits are required, we can help [make ordering easier](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/collections/usp-797) and more cost-effective with our media subscription plans. These subscriptions have the added benefit of helping to ensure you’re never out of compliance simply because you ran out of sampling media. [Email us](mailto:aerostore@pacelabs.com?subject=USP797%20Inquiry) for more information and pricing on our media kit subscriptions. ### Q: Can I sample using media kits with different lot numbers? ![agar](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/agar.png)A: Lot numbers are assigned by the manufacturer and designate a specific production run. In other words, all media with the same lot numbers were manufactured and tested together. You can sample using media kits with different lot numbers, but in that case, you need to run a control per lot number. When we fulfill media kit orders, we try to fill from the same lot whenever possible. That allows us to help simplify sampling for our customers. While we’re talking about noting lot numbers, this may be a good time to discuss expiration dates. You should always inspect media, including expiration dates, upon receiving supplies. Then adjust your sampling plans and inventory management to make sure supplies expiring soonest are the ones that get used first. Remember, too, that the expiration date needs to account for shipping and incubation time at the lab. Plates that will expire en route to the lab should not be used. Finally, its vital to store unused media properly to preserve viability. Hardy Diagnostics has a handy, one-page guide on [how to store prepared culture media](https://hardydiagnostics.com/pub/media/assets/product/documents/Storage.pdf). ### Q: What is a control? A: Controls are used to validate the results of sampling. For every sampling event (or lot number when multiple lots are used), there are two types of controls: a positive control and a negative control. As soon as the pharmacy is ready to use a media sleeve, they should remove two plates without opening them. These plates are sealed and sent to the lab along with the other samples. When the lab receives the plates, the unopened negative control immediately goes into the incubator. The positive control is opened and inoculated with a bacterium such as E. coli and then incubated. If nothing grows on the negative control, that proves the media in that lot was uncontaminated prior to sampling. The positive control proves the media in that lot is conducive to biological growth if any were introduced through sampling. ### Q: Are there any other tips and tricks we should be aware of when using sample media? A: Handling media to ensure the validity of your sampling program is pretty simple once you get the hang of it. Nevertheless, mistakes happen. When they do, they usually fall into one of two areas. The first is failure to inspect the media before using it. As we noted above, you should always check expiration dates upon receipt and plan accordingly. However, even if the media has is not expired, visually inspect the media for freshness. If the agar is drying out and pulling away from the side of the plate, the device will not support biological growth. Also check for cracks in the plates that may have occurred during shipping, The second area where mistakes can be made is in the handling and shipping of the samples to the lab. We put together a post with ten tips for packing and shipping of samples so they arrive safely: [**10 Tips for Proper Shipping of USP 797**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/10-tips-for-proper-shipping-of-usp-797-samples/)**.** ### Got questions? If you have additional questions on USP <797> compliance and would like to get a perspective from the lab, [reach out to us](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-guide-1?hs_preview=IgVZqOha-142195785886). If you need a quote or would like a more detailed, personalized discussion, you can also reach out to us through our contact form or by calling 877-648-9150. ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [USP <797> Compliance: It's as Easy as A,B,C...1,2,3. Or is it?](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/usp-797-compliance-its-as-easy-as-abc-123-or-is-it/) **Published:** October 7, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## USP <797> Compliance: It’s as Easy as A,B,C…1,2,3. Or is it? - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - October 7, 2024 - 5:10 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![USP Compliance It's as Easy as A, B, C,..1, 2, 3, Or is it?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USP-797-Compliance-Its-as-Easy-as-A-B-C-1-2-3-Or-is-it.avif "USP 797 Compliance It's as Easy as A B C-1 2 3 Or is it – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### **Aspergillus, Bacillus, and Cladosporium – The Importance of Genus Identification** The revised USP <797> standards for compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) have arrived, and they’re causing a stir in the pharmaceutical world. Adherence to the new standards will require more effort from compounding pharmacies, especially in areas such as documentation. These Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are even more important when you consider that the revised language leaves a lot of previously defined areas open to interpretation. In this post, I’ll talk about the importance of genus identification. As always, make sure you defer to your risk assessments, state regulations, and relevant Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) when designing a quality sterile processing program. ### **What is Genus Identification?** If you have anything at all to do with USP <797> adherence, you probably know this already, but it can’t hurt to do a quick level set. At a high level, genus identification refers to the process of classifying organisms, specifically bacteria and fungi, to the genus level. The way taxonomy works is that there are different levels of organization that start with kingdoms such as animals, plants, bacteria, etc. and then go down all the way to orders, families, genera, and species. Each species has a genus name and species name. Different species of the same genus possess many characteristics in common, and we can use these characteristics to determine the genus. We can also use DNA sequencing to determine the genus or species because phenotypic features (observable characteristics) are determined by genetic material and, with further distance in the relationship, we have more differences in the DNA. We can even go into sub-species level like strain identification and so forth with DNA analysis. OK, that’s enough of a biology lesson for today. Let’s get into what this all means for USP <797> compliance. ### **What Do the Revised USP <797> Standards Say About Genus Identification?** The former standards identified certain groups of organisms that triggered immediate action, regardless of the number of Colony Forming Units (CFUs). For example, molds like those of the genus *Aspergillus* were previously defined as highly pathogenic microorganism and would trigger an environmental sample to be out of compliance. If you recovered even one CFU of *Aspergillus* on a plate, you needed to take action immediately. That language has been replaced, but the revised USP <797> standards are not completely silent on the matter of genus identification. Section 6.2.3 (Viable air sampling data evaluation and action levels) and Section 6.3.3 (Surface sampling data evaluation and action levels) both say that an attempt must be made to identify any microorganisms recovered to the genus level with the assistance of a microbiologist. We could get into a discussion on what they mean by a microbiologist, but we can do that in a separate post. My point here is that the standards do call for genus identification. To be fair, they are written in such a way that they *could* be interpreted to mean that genus identification is only required if action levels are exceeded, but is that really the case? ### **USP <797> is About More Than Checking the Boxes** ![797 (3)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/797%20(3).png?width=390&height=390&name=797%20(3).png)The very first sentence of USP Chapter <797> states, “This chapter describes the *minimum* standards to be followed for the preparation of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) for human and animal drugs.” (Emphasis mine.) With this verbiage, they are making it clear that these standards alone may not be enough to ensure patient or product safety and efficacy. Furthermore, Section 6 begins with this paragraph: *“An* ***effective*** *microbiological air and surface monitoring program provides information on the environmental quality of the compounding area. In addition, an* ***effective*** *microbiological air and surface monitoring program identifies environmental quality trends over time, identifies potential routes of contamination, and allows for implementation of corrective actions to minimize the risk of CSP contamination.”* Again, the emphasis is mine, but the word effective is used more than 30 times in the revised standard. Just because the explicit language around *Aspergillus* and other pathogens of concern was replaced doesn’t mean these pathogens are any less dangerous than previously considered. The revised USP <797> standard is simply more of a framework for ensuring patient safety, with the onus put on compounding pharmacies to do their own risk assessment and define SOPs that address identified risks. In addition to determining the level of risk present, genus identification can also help identify the source of the contamination. For example, a *Micrococcus luteus* colony may point to a personnel problem, such as a gowning issue or an excessive shedder. *Aspergillus,* on the other hand*,* is a common mold that can come from almost anywhere, including the HVAC system or incoming supplies. If you know where the contamination is likely to come from, it’s easier to address the problem. If the goal is to protect patients and the onus for creating an effective USP <797> program is placed on the pharmacy, it seems prudent to perform genus identification on all samples relative to assessed risks and take appropriate corrective action before they impact patient safety. ### **Have Questions?** If you’re still working your way through the changes to USP <797> and what it means to have an *effective* environmental monitoring program, you’re not alone. We’re fielding questions daily from our customers and will be sharing answers to many of them in future posts. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) with your own questions. Our accredited microbiologists and USP <797> compliance team members are happy to help. ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [USP <797> Q&A: Do I need to have a microbiologist on staff?](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/usp-797-qa-do-i-need-to-have-a-microbiologist-on-staff/) **Published:** November 19, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## USP <797> Q&A: Do I need to have a microbiologist on staff? - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - November 19, 2024 - 5:00 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![USP Q&A Do I need to have a microbiologist on staff?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USP-797-Q-A-Do-I-need-to-have-a-microbiologist-on-staff.avif "USP 797 Q-A Do I need to have a microbiologist on staff – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") If you have questions about how to comply with the latest revisions to USP <797>, you’re not alone. Even though the standard has been in effect since November of 2023, we’re still getting a lot of foundational questions about specific requirements. If you have a question, you can count on us to follow up with a personal response. However, to help the greatest number of clients, we thought we’d also share some of the most common questions – and maybe a few unusual ones – in a series of posts. Today’s question is: ### **USP <797> mentions having a microbiologist review sampling results. Does that mean I need to have a microbiologist on staff?** ### **Why the question?** When answering customer questions, it helps to consider what the questioner might have in mind so we can provide the most appropriate response. In this case, the question was specifically about the need to have a microbiologist on staff. It may not be the case here, but many questions of this sort are from compounding pharmacies looking to do sampling in-house. That’s understandable. The latest revisions to USP <797> require more sampling, so it makes sense to explore the options. They may have also taken a class or watched a webinar that encouraged them to strengthen their in-house compliance program. That’s certainly good advice. Of course, no webinar or class is going to give you the kind of experience and knowledge a credentialed microbiologist gains through their extensive training and on-the-job experience. Genus identification may sound easy, but there’s a lot more to assessing those dots than meets the eye. Literally, as many bacterial colonies resemble each other. The first step in identification often requires Gram staining and a microscope with 100x magnification (oil lens) to characterize the bacteria. Even then, you’re still a long way from being able to identify the genus or species. A microbiologist with significant expertise might be able to do it, but additional laboratory equipment is often required to ensure accuracy. #### **What USP Chapter <797> says about microbiologists** To provide a thorough response, let’s start by revisiting what the most recently revised standards say about microbiologists. The 2022 revisions mention microbiologists only twice in the entire chapter: Section 6.2.3: *If levels measured during viable air sampling exceed the levels in Table 7. an attempt must be made to Identify any microorganisms recovered to the genus level (see Microbial Characterization, Identification. and Strain Ty,mJg\_(1113).} with the assistance of a microbiologist.* Section 6.3.3: *If levels measured during surface sampling exceed the levels in Table8, an attempt must be made to identify any microorganism recovered to the genus level (see .(1113).) with the assistance of a microbiologist.* So, if the number of CFUs on a plate is below the action level, there is no need for genus identification, right? Well…maybe not. #### **Microbiologists wanted!** ![797 (5)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/797%20(5).png?width=371&height=371&name=797%20(5).png)As we discussed [in a recent post on genus identification](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-compliance-its-as-easy-as-abc-123-or-is-it/), USP <797> is a framework for an effective compounded sterile preparation (CSP) program. The latest revisions put more of the onus on pharmacies to create and document an effective sterile processing program based on the pharmacy’s risk assessments, state regulations, and requirements of the relevant Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). In that post, I laid out the case for performing genus identification on every sample, something that many of our clients do as a matter of course. [Read: USP <797> Compliance: It’s as Easy as A,B,C,..1,2,3. Or is it?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-compliance-its-as-easy-as-abc-123-or-is-it/) But let’s say for sake of argument that you’ve conducted a risk assessment and decided that your risks don’t warrant genus identification on every sample. You’ve also decided to incubate and read your samples in-house. If you exceed the action level on a sample, you are required by USP <797> to identify the microorganism. If you don’t have a microbiologist on staff and the required equipment, you’ll need to send the plate to a microbiologist for microbial identification anyway. This introduces all kinds of shipping and handling complexities. It’s doable, but we highly recommend you develop a relationship with a USP <797> laboratory ahead of time. They can provide specific instructions in the event of an exceedance so your plates arrive safely with colonies intact. Moreover, if you already have your hands full as you work to meet the needs of your patients and customers, sending plates to a lab staffed by trained microbiologists can really simplify your day. At Pace® we like to simplify things even more for our clients, by allowing them to set up subscription delivery of routine sampling supplies, shipping labels (prescription test kits), etc. Shop our [USP <797> store](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-compliance-its-as-easy-as-abc-123-or-is-it/) to learn more. ##### **Clinical and Environmental Laboratories are Not the Same Thing** One quick word of caution. Many of our clients, especially those that are part of a larger healthcare system, have laboratories onsite. However, these labs are usually clinical labs. Clinical microbiologists are trained to assess substances like blood and urine, not to identify microbial growth in a USP <797> sample. In addition, clinical labs aren’t typically held to the same cleanroom standards as an environmental laboratory. Since cross-contamination of samples can also occur in these settings, some state pharmaceutical standards prohibit handling USP <797> samples in a lab that also handles bodily fluids. ###### **The Bottomline** You may need a microbiologist on staff if you treat USP <797> as a D-I-Y program and process samples in house. At the very least, you’ll need to develop a relationship with an environmental laboratory ahead of time. On the other hand, a professional environmental laboratory with trained microbiologists experienced with USP <797> can effectively perform genus identification on every sample if your risk assessment warrants it. They can also dramatically simplify your USP <797> program so you can get back to focusing on your patients. If you have questions about USP <797> environmental monitoring, Pace® is here to help. [Contact us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) for a personal response. ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [USP <797> Q&A: Sampling Pass-Throughs](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/usp-797-qa-sampling-pass-throughs/) **Published:** December 9, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## USP <797> Q&A: Sampling Pass-Throughs - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - December 9, 2024 - 4:00 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![USP Q&A Sampling Pass-Throughs](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USP-797-Q-A-Sampling-Pass-Throughs.avif "USP 797 Q-A Sampling Pass-Throughs – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In this series of Q&A posts, we’re answering questions from customers about USP <797> compliance. Some of these are common questions. Others, not so much. All are important. Today, I’d like to respond to a few questions about pass-through sampling that we received during and after our webinar on [Personnel Competency and Environmental Monitoring](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-employee-competency-and-environmental-monitoring). This webinar is now available [on demand](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-employee-competency-and-environmental-monitoring). ### **Q: Can you clarify what a pass-through is?** We discussed pass-throughs at a high level in the webinar, so I’m happy someone reached out with this general question. It gives us a chance to clarify the issue for a broader audience. It also shows others that they aren’t alone if they still have what seem like very basic questions. While the USP <797> standard does not explicitly define a pass-through, it is generally understood to be a space designed to minimize contamination when transferring materials into and out of a cleanroom or sterile compounding area. For example, a pass-through chamber may be a hallway or small room connecting a chamber with a lower classification to one with a higher classification. In this example, the pass-through allows both people and product to pass from one chamber to another. A pass-through may also be designed to transfer product from one chamber to another. For example, a transfer hatch allows personnel to minimize the possibility of contamination when passing product or components from one space to another. Enclosed carts may also serve the same purpose. CAIs and CACIs typically have pass-throughs on one or both sides. #### **Q: Is a pass-through considered a cleanroom?** Like the environments they protect, **pass-throughs could be considered an ISO-classified space**. Air quality requirements of the pass-through units should be defined by the engineering controls of the connected spaces. Industry best-practice is to assign the ISO classification of the cleaner of the spaces connected by the pass-through chamber or transfer area. So, if the pass-through goes from an ISO 8 to an ISO 7 area, you would assign the ISO 7 classification to the pass-through. ##### **Q: Is Sampling Required for Pass-Throughs?** ![sampling (1)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sampling%20(1).png?width=375&height=375&name=sampling%20(1).png)As discussed in the webinar, the revised USP 797 standard states that pass-throughs connected to an ISO-classified space **must** **be tested**, regardless of whether the other side of the pass-through is non-ISO classified. This is a change from the previous version of the standard, which did not explicitly require testing of pass-throughs. What you’re compounding in the connected chamber(s) determines how often sampling is required. Per the standard, Category 1 and Category 2 CSPs (low and medium risk) require surface sampling of all classified areas, including pass-through chambers, at least monthly. Category 3 CSPs (high risk) require weekly surface sampling and sampling at the end of each batch. To be clear, even though compounding is not being conducted in the pass-through chamber, surface sampling is required at the same frequency as the sampling required in the higher of the connected ISO-classified areas. **Q: Is surface sampling only required if the pass-through is a non-ISO classified area and not HEPA filtered?** We answered this in the last question, but it’s worth repeating, as it represents a change from the previous version of the standard. The 2022 USP <797> standard states that pass-throughs connected to an ISO-classified space must be tested, regardless of whether the other side of the pass-through is non-ISO classified. Likewise, HEPA filtration is not a factor so far as sampling requirements are concerned, although it can be a factor in the ISO classification of the pass-through. **Minimum Standards** In some ways, the 2022 revisions tightened up the USP <797> standard, e.g., requiring pass-through surface sampling. However, they also leave some details, such as pass-through cleanroom classification, up for interpretation. I’ll close by re-emphasizing what you hear me say so often. The revised USP <797> standards serve as a minimum. When in doubt, following industry best-practices can help. However, the onus is on your organization to ensure the safety and efficacy of your compounded sterile preparations (CSPs). You should be customizing your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on your initial risk assessment and revise them as necessary based on sampling results. ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [The Importance of Trending in USP <797> Compliance](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-importance-of-trending-in-usp-797-compliance/) **Published:** April 17, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The Importance of Trending in USP <797> Compliance - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - April 17, 2025 - 4:45 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![The Importance of Trending in USP Compliance](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-Importance-of-Trending-in-USP-797-Compliance.avif "The Importance of Trending in USP 797 Compliance – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") USP <797> is often talked about as though compliance is a “pass/fail” test. Either CFU counts are exceeded or they are not. However, the USP <797> mentions data trending several times throughout the standard. In this post, we will look at what data trending is, how it’s used to promote patient safety, and how and when it’s required. ### **What is USP <797> Trending?** Data trending isn’t a new concept. Businesses focused on continuous improvement use it to assess performance and identify latent challenges. Is productivity going down? More training may be needed, or a piece of equipment may need recalibration. Trending “catches” the issue before it becomes a problem. Data trending is also useful for putting things in their proper context. If a student comes home with a C on a report card, is that good or is that bad? If they’re typically getting straight A’s, the C may be a sign that something is “off” in the child’s life. Maybe too many video games are disrupting sleep habits. On the other hand, if the student has been struggling to get passing grades, a C can be cause for celebration. Likewise, data trending also helps compounding pharmacies ensure patient safety and adherence to USP <797> standards. In the case of an exceedance, documenting data trends is a required component. But even without an exceedance, data trending can alert the team to issues such as the need for more training, better environmental controls, or improvements in processes – before these latent issues result in an exceedance or a patient injury. #### **3 Data Trending Requirements Spelled Out in USP <797>** USP <797> can get very prescriptive in some areas and less so in others, leaving it up to the compounding pharmacy to assess their risks and design a quality control program that addresses them. Below are three sub-sections of USP <797> that mention data trending in the context of microbiological sampling. While the language below is often a summary of the text, we’ve called out when it uses the word “must” vs “should.” **Section 6.1 General Monitoring Requirements –** Sampling data **must** be reviewed regularly to detect trends. Furthermore, additional sampling **must** be conducted *“in response to identified trends (e.g., repeated positive gloved fingertip and thumb sampling results, failed media fill testing, or repeated observations of air or surface contamination.”* **Section 6.2.3 Viable air sampling data evaluation and action levels –** CFU counts **must** be evaluated to identify adverse results or trends. If an exceeded is discovered, a corrective action plan must be developed in line with the CFU count and the microorganism recovered. This investigation **should** include an evaluation of trends. **Section 6.3.3 Surface sampling data evaluation and action levels –** The language here is the same as for viable air sampling. CFU counts **must** be evaluated to identify adverse results or trends. The exceedance investigation **should** include an evaluation of trends. Any data trending that “must” be done is clearly an explicit requirement. I’d argue that “should” is a pretty strong statement as well. If there is an adverse event and the pharmacy didn’t do what it “should,” they’re going to have to explain why. Frankly, since you’re already collecting the data, I don’t know why any pharmacy would choose NOT to review it in the event of an exceedance. While we’re on the subject of data trending, let me also provide another plug for genus identification. I wrote a post several months ago on [the importance of genus identification](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-compliance-its-as-easy-as-abc-123-or-is-it/). If all you’re looking at is CFU counts, you don’t know as much about the “trend” as you should. For instance, in one sample, your colonies might be all *Micrococcus luteus*. In the next sample, the CFU count remains the same, but the colonies are a completely different microorganism, such as *Aspergillus*. Even if there isn’t an exceedance, you may have a quality control issue that needs to be addressed. Without genus identification, you might not have a clue. ###### **Is Yours an *Effective* Quality Control Program?** It’s been said, by me as well as others, that USP <797> is a “standard of minimums.” By that we mean the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the standards body that created USP <797>, has left a lot of details up to the pharmacy. However, it’s important to keep in mind that Section 6, the section that covers microbiological monitoring, starts with these words: *An effective microbiological air and surface monitoring program provides information on the environmental quality of the compounding area. In addition, an effective microbiological air and surface monitoring program identifies environmental quality trends over time, identifies potential routes of contamination, and allows for implementation of corrective actions to minimize the risk of CSP contamination.* This language leaves little doubt as to how the USP views data trending. While they’re willing to let individual pharmacies determine some aspects of their program based on their risk assessment, data trending is not optional. **Have Questions?** As usual, we’ve simplified the topic of data trending to cover it in one blog post. If you have detailed questions about trending, such as what to track, how to implement it, or what the results mean, we’d love to hear from you. Data trending is an incredibly critical component of a USP <797> quality control program, and we’re happy to work with clients to help ensure their success. [Contact Pace®](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [The Media COA: A Critical Component of the USP <797> Standard](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-media-coa-a-critical-component-of-the-usp-797-standard/) **Published:** September 18, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The Media COA: A Critical Component of the USP <797> Standard - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - September 18, 2025 - 12:00 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/blog-header-21.jpg "blog header (21) – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### **If You Didn’t Document It, Did It Really Happen?** The 2022 revisions to USP <797> place an increased emphasis on the documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), including personnel training, sampling protocols, environmental maintenance, and more. In the event of an audit or adverse event, accurate and thorough record-keeping serves as evidence that processes and procedures are consistently followed. This last point cannot be overemphasized. A compounding pharmacy can follow every other element of USP <797> to the letter, but if their documentation practices aren’t up to snuff, they can quickly find themselves in hot water. Without proper documentation, they have no way to prove they followed defined safety protocols or that these protocols were sufficient, and investigators aren’t known for giving pharmacies the benefit of the doubt. In this post, I focus on a critical piece of documentation that can get overlooked: the Certificate of Analysis (COA) that accompanies your growth media devices. (agar media devices, tryptic soy bags, etc.) Like the media itself, the COA requires proper handling to ensure compliance with the standard and defensible results. We touched on some of the points made in this post in our recent webinar: [**The Complete Picture: A Contextual Bridge Between USP <797> & <800>**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-the-complete-picture-a-contextual-bridge-between-usp-797-800). #### **What is a COA?** The COA is a document provided by suppliers of raw materials and components, certifying the quality and purity of the materials or product. For compounding pharmacies, the COA provides evidence that the materials used in sampling or sterile compounding support patient safety and product efficacy. A COA will accompany more than just your growth media, but as this component is so critical to quality assurance, we need to spend some time unpacking it. #### **What the USP <797> Standard Says** One of the reasons the COA gets overlooked is that there isn’t much emphasis on it in the standard itself. Still, the USP <797> standard should form the basis of your quality control program, so let’s review what it says. Section 2.3: *If using commercial sterile microbial growth media, a certificate of analysis (COA) must be obtained from the supplier stating that the lot of the growth media will support the growth of microorganisms.* Section 2.1 has a bit more about COAs, but it refers to components used in the compounding process or in the pharmaceuticals themselves, not the COA for your sterile growth media. Nevertheless, the way the USP <797> standard treats COA isn’t that different than how it addresses other aspects of adherence. As we’ve discussed before, USP <797> is a “standard of minimums.” When it comes to growth media devices, a COA must be included stating that the media device will support growth. It’s up to you to define your SOPs for ensuring the vendor can be relied upon and how to document those processes. #### **What CETA Says** When defining a USP <797> quality control program, many pharmacies will also look to the [CETA Application Guide: Viable Environmental Monitoring for Sterile Compounding Pharmacies. (current version: CAG-009:2023)](https://www.cetainternational.org/ceta-application-guides-for-nonmembers-) Section 8.2 is a little more specific about the types of quality control tests that should be performed by the manufacturer: *Section 8.2 Media Considerations: Each lot of media requires a certificate of analysis that documents the results of the quality control testing performed (growth promotion, pH, and sterilization). This testing is completed by the manufacturer and is in addition to and prior to the quality control testing that may be performed at the microbiological lab if required or requested.* CETA also touches on the positive and negative control tests, which we discussed in a post earlier this year: [USP 797 FAQs: Positive and Negative Controls](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797-faqs-positive-and-negative-controls/). These control tests factor into how you read the COAs accompanying your growth media, so you may want to refresh your understanding if needed. ##### **Deciphering Your Sterile Growth Media COA** Let’s look at an actual COA to see what information it should include and why that information matters. This particular COA is for a Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) media device. COAs for other media devices, such as sterile broth (TSB) bags, may be slightly different. Also, there is plenty of detail on this COA, but we’ll only cover the most critical highlights. **Product information:** At the top of the page is information about the product. As basic as this sounds, always check to ensure the product matches what you ordered and what you received. Mistakes can happen. You’ll also want to verify that the lot number and expiration date on your COA also matches the product you received. If there are any mismatches, contact your media vendor right away. To ensure defensible results, you need to make sure you have the correct COA on file. In addition, while we’re not covering media handling procedures in this post, it bears repeating—if the media has expired, do not use it. **QC Program Information:** The next couple of paragraphs in this COA cover the vendor’s internal QC program at a high level. If you aren’t already, it helps to familiarize yourself with the standards mentioned. While not all COAs will contain the same details regarding the vendor’s QC program, this section should be included in every COA. If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact the vendor or your supplier. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/COA-blog.jpg "COA blog – Pace Analytical") **Instructions for Use (IFU):** Notice the IFU statement in the 2nd paragraph. Like many vendors, they have made this information available on their website instead of including it in the packaging. It’s important to periodically download the IFU and check your processes against the manufacturer’s directions. In the event of an adverse event, the IFU gives the vendor an “out” if they can claim their published IFU wasn’t followed. To avoid it being your word against theirs, be sure to document your follow-through on the IFU. **Positive Growth Test Results:** As shown above, Section 2.3 of USP <797> requires the COA to state that this lot of media will support the growth of microorganisms. This is one of those “trust but verify” situations. At a minimum, the vendor should include performance testing results on a representative batch of each media lot. Again, the pharmacy may choose to also perform [positive and negative control tests](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797-faqs-positive-and-negative-controls/) on each sample submission to ensure growth media viability. You may also want to pay attention to which organisms the vendor uses in their positive growth tests. USP <797> does not specify which microorganisms should be used, so it is up to the manufacturer and compounding pharmacy to determine what is appropriate. For guidance, pharmacies may want to look to USP <61>. This standard became effective on May 1, 2025, and covers microbial enumeration tests. The five microorganisms in our sample COA are acceptable per USP <61> for growth promotion testing and should result in a statistically accurate result when testing TSA plates. That said, different media devices may be more suitable for some microorganisms than others. The TSA medium shown above is a general-purpose media used for analyzing both bacteria and fungi. Conversely, Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) was specifically developed for cultivating fungi, particularly dermatophytes, and has a lower pH (6.9) with high carbohydrate content that promotes fungal growth while suppressing bacterial growth. You are not likely to see *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* growth on an SDA plate no matter how much of the bacterium you use to inoculate the growth media. **Physical Characteristics:** Before shipping, vendors should perform a physical inspection of the media sleeve to ensure the media has not been damaged. Compounding pharmacies should do the same when receiving each lot and sleeve of media. At a minimum, the appearance, consistency, and fill noted on the COA should match what you receive. You do not need to open the media to check consistency. Growth media with a firm consistency will not behave like Jell-O®, sliding around and changing shape inside the device. The decision to sacrifice a device to test the pH is yours to make. Like all things USP <797>, the choice should be made based on risk. ##### **USP <797> Documentation Best Practices: COA** When receiving a shipment of media, a best practice is to keep a log of the physical inspection, noting the vendor, lot number, shipment, and other pertinent details. The log should be signed by the inspector. Conduct periodic inspections of your receiving processes to verify they are being followed. It’s very easy for staff to get busy and forget to download or file the COA as outlined in your SOPs. Some vendors may include a hard copy of the COA with the shipment. I always recommend scanning the document and filing the physical copy. That way, you have a backup of both. If the vendor provides the COA online, download a copy to your system. Depending on how good your computer system backup processes are – or aren’t – you may also want to print a hard copy for easy reference. Lastly, I often get asked how long physical copies of COA should be kept. While compounded pharmaceuticals have a relatively short shelf life, you’ll want to keep your COAs well beyond that. The statute of limitations for pharmaceutical-related injuries due to negligence can vary by jurisdiction, but it can extend for several years after the discovery of the injury. ###### **We’d Love to Hear from You!** If you have questions on COAs or any other aspect of USP <797> compliance, feel free to reach out to us. USP <797> can be complex, so in addition to performing laboratory analysis of samples, we spend a lot of time answering client questions. [Contact Pace®](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [USP <797> Q&A: Cleanroom Requirements](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/usp-797-qa-cleanroom-requirements/) **Published:** December 16, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## USP <797> Q&A: Cleanroom Requirements - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - December 16, 2024 - 4:00 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![USP Q&A Cleanroom Requirements](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USP-797-Q-A-Cleanroom-Requirements.avif "USP 797 Q-A Cleanroom Requirements – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In our USP <797> Q&A Series, we’ve mentioned cleanrooms a few times but haven’t gone too deeply into the topic. As in other areas, the revised USP <797> standard includes a few changes. Some tighten up the requirements, while others leave things open to interpretation. Here are answers to some of the more frequent questions we get on USP <797> cleanroom standards. *Note: For the purposes of this discussion, we are focused on requirements for compounding sterile preparations. cGMP cleanroom standards for pharmaceutical manufacturers and other industries are different.* Before we jump into the first question, I want to remind everyone that one of the more significant changes to USP <797> was the redefinition of risk categories. Categories for compounding used to be designated low-, medium-, and high-risk, based on factors such as complexity of the preparation and exposure risk. The new Categories 1, 2, and 3 are now defined by the environmental conditions under which CSPs are compounded. These changes impact decisions like the kind of cleanrooms or sterile spaces needed, what the requirements are within those areas, which compounding activities can occur in those spaces, and what impact those spaces have on CSPs. ### **Q: How are USP <797> cleanrooms classified?** USP <797> uses the International Standards Organization (ISO) ISO 14644-1:2015 classification for air cleanliness by particle concentration. It’s important to keep in mind that this standard is applied across many industries, such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing, semiconductor fabrication, healthcare, and more. ISO 14644 is focused on limits for *non-viable* particulate matter. An ISO Class 5 cleanroom, for example, must have a non-viable particulate air count of no more than 3520 particulates of 0.5 microns and larger per cubic meter of air. However, since USP <797> is focused on minimizing *viable* microorganisms, compounding pharmacies are also required to prove that they meet additional requirements for air cleanliness, air changes, temperature, relative humidity control, and proper ingress and egress of air from one controlled area to the other. They must also show that they’ve accounted for the risks associated with the flow of personnel and products and waste in and out of those same spaces. This is proven through defined SOPs, documentation, and last but not least, viable CFU counts below the defined action levels. ### **Q: What areas need to be certified?** Section 4.2 of USP <797> states that “The designated person(s) is responsible for ensuring that each area related to CSP preparation meets the classified air quality standard appropriate for the activities to be conducted in that area.” As you can see in the list of relevant areas below, devices and connecting areas must also meet cleanroom standards. **Anteroom** – An ISO Class 8 or cleaner room with fixed walls and doors where personnel hand hygiene, garbing procedures, and other activities that generate high particulate levels may be performed. The anteroom is the transition room between the unclassified area of the facility and the buffer room. **Primary Engineering Control (PEC)** – A device or zone that provides an ISO Class 5 air quality environment for sterile compounding. **Buffer room** – An ISO Class 7 or cleaner room with fixed walls and doors where PEC(s) that generate and maintain an ISO Class 5 environment are physically located. The buffer room may only be accessed through the anteroom or another buffer room. **Pass-through chamber** – An enclosure with sealed doors on both sides that should be interlocked. The pass-through chamber is used to minimize particulate transfer while moving materials from one space to another. Cleanroom standards for pass-throughs are not defined in USP <797>; however, the industry standard best practice is to ensure the pass-through meets the standards of the cleaner of the environments connected. [Read: USP <797> Q&A: Sampling Pass-Throughs](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-qa-sampling-pass-throughs/) ### **Q: How often do we need to recertify our cleanrooms?** Section 5 of USP <797> mandates cleanrooms be *independently* certified before compounding can begin and then recertified every six months thereafter or whenever changes are made that could impact airflow or air quality. This section also delineates the minimum tests that must be included in the certification and recertification. My friends in the cleanroom certification business tell me this is one of those areas where some independent thought is required. For example, PECs and pass-through chambers can include mobile devices such as a laminar flow hood on wheels. If you move the flow hood a couple of feet, does the room now need to be recertified? Perhaps not, but it depends on your risk assessment. Of course, there are even less black and white examples, but questions like these emphasize the need to form a relationship with a cleanroom certification organization that has experience with USP <797> requirements. They can help you work through some of the grey areas. From the lab’s perspective, I’d also add that if your trending data is headed the wrong direction and the source of contamination cannot be traced back to something like cleaning procedures or garbing, you may want to consider accelerating your recertification schedule. An upward trend in viable microorganisms may indicate a pending failure of engineering controls, such as air exchange systems or HEPA filters. Keep in mind that any tinkering with environmental controls, even for testing or recalibration purposes, could impact airflow or air quality and is therefore grounds for recertification under USP <797>. ![Picture4 797](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture4%20797.jpg?width=752&height=421&name=Picture4%20797.jpg) Data trends inform effective environmental monitoring and personnel competency strategies. ### **Q: Why did USP <797> remove any references to CETA?** As many of you probably know, the previous version of USP <797> referenced a couple of third-party organizations in the environmental monitoring space, but the revised standard has removed these references. We most often get asked about the Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA), an organization that specializes in certifying technicians and professionals who conduct testing, certification, and performance verification of controlled environments. The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) was also removed. This well-known organization certifies firms and individuals involved in the testing, adjusting, and balancing of HVAC systems, cleanroom certification, and environmental monitoring. We’re not entirely sure why the US Pharmacopeia removed references to these organizations. It’s possible they wanted to appear impartial. However, in our opinion, these organizations remain in good standing within the industry. The materials they produce can be extremely useful in helping USP<797> DPs (Designated Persons) select the right cleanroom certification partner and understand what to look for in cleanroom (re)certification reports. #### **Final Tips from the Lab** Finally, I’ll end with my usual statement about USP <797> being a standard of minimums. Cleanroom standards and certifications should be part of your risk assessment discussions. Know your plan. Understand the data you’ve collected via your partners: your certification firm, your facilities and infection control teams, and your trusted analytical laboratory partner. It’s important to build working relationships with and between each of these partners as they work together to create a meaningful living document and system that ensures the health and safety of your personnel and the patients you serve. ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [USP <797> FAQs: Positive and Negative Controls](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/usp-797-faqs-positive-and-negative-controls/) **Published:** April 3, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## USP <797> FAQs: Positive and Negative Controls - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - April 3, 2025 - 6:40 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/blog20header2028429-3.png "blog20header2028429-3 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") At its essence, USP <797> is a quality control (QC) standard used to protect patients from contamination that can occur when pharmacies produce compounded sterile preparations (CSPs). Media-fill, gloved fingertip, surface sampling, and other tests are used to confirm personnel competency and ensure bioburden control of compounding areas and personnel. For these results to be valid, the medium used in these tests must be uncontaminated and capable of supporting growth. This can be confirmed using positive and negative controls. We touched on controls in our last webinar and a recent blog. In this post, I will go deeper into the topic, answering some of the questions and concerns we get from clients when we discuss the need for positive and negative controls. ### What are Positive and Negative Controls? The use of positive and negative controls isn’t explicitly covered in USP <797>. However, they are an essential element in other quality control standards, so many compounding pharmacies will already be familiar with the concept. To set the stage for the rest of our discussion, here is the simple definition of each term: **Positive controls** are media devices that are intentionally inoculated at the laboratory with a known microorganism to ensure the media can support microbial growth if any organisms are present. **Negative controls**, on the other hand, are media devices that are not inoculated with any microorganisms, and therefore, should yield no growth if the medium was kept under proper conditions, per the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (IFU). Growth may indicate the device was damaged/breached during transport or handling. #### SOPs for Failed Control Tests In addition to defining when positive and negative control tests should be run, your SOPs should delineate the steps taken in the event of a failed control test. There is no defined process in USP <797>, but building on our laboratory experience and knowledge of other quality standards, we can offer high-level guidelines to consider.![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (3)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE203.png) No growth on positive controls may indicate that the media was stored inappropriately and, therefore, cannot support microbial growth. In this instance, additional testing can help determine whether the entire media lot is impacted or if the problem is limited to a specific media device. **Environmental monitoring should always be repeated if the media cannot support growth.** Growth on negative controls is more common than no growth on positive controls. Handling of devices during storage or shipping can lead to contamination. Condensation on the rim of plates is particularly common. Water can provide a “bridge” to enable microorganisms to enter an agar plate despite lock-lid technology and tape or parafilm. If surface or air samples show a similar pattern of growth on the rim, the observed growth can potentially be interpreted as contamination during handling versus contamination of the sampling site. **Observable growth on a negative control should never be used to justify dismissing positive findings in surface and air samples.** However, it can support root-cause investigations and help QC personnel find and address potential flaws in the process. ##### Growth Promotion Tests Lastly, it’s important to distinguish between controls run by media device manufacturers and those run at the laboratory. Device manufacturers perform growth promotion tests on their products before shipment as part of their QC program. The results of these tests, including the organisms used for each growth medium, are required to be listed on the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot number. The COA should also include the results of the vendor’s visual inspection of the device. This includes aspects such as appearance (e.g., color, clarity, no visible damage), consistency, fill level, and pH. High-quality media device manufacturers will include additional information regarding their QC practices on every COA as well. USP <797> revisions require good documentation practices, which include immediately retrieving the COA from the manufacturer’s website upon receiving each order and saving that COA for your records. However, even with a COA on file, it is imperative to check all media for physical damage (e.g. condensation, dried growth media, cracks, etc.) upon receipt and again before use. Never use media devices that look “off” or are physically damaged in any way. Furthermore, the vendor’s **growth promotion tests do not replace the positive and negative control tests** performed by your laboratory partner. ###### Our Stance on Positive and Negative Controls As noted, USP <797> doesn’t require positive and negative controls. In fact, the standard doesn’t even mention them, although other quality control standards do. Nevertheless, as I’ve cautioned many times before, USP <797> is a standard of minimums. Each compounding pharmacy needs to determine whether positive and negative controls should be used based on their risk assessment. For our part, we always recommend using both positive and negative controls for every lot. Furthermore, do not forget that positive and negative controls should also be run on your media-fill products, such as media-fill bags and bottles. However, we do not require these tests and will only run them if requested by the client. If you have questions about using controls – or anything else having to do with USP <797> compliance – I encourage you to [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [PFAS and Airports](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-and-airports/) **Published:** December 8, 2020 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS and Airports - By: Paul Jackson - December 8, 2020 - 8:43 pm - Tags: AFFF, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/420facts20airport20operaters20should20know20about20pfas.jpg "Firemen spray firefighting foam – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### 4 Facts Airport Operators Need to Know About PFAS At Pace Analytical®, we’re seeing a steady flow of inquiries from airport operators and municipalities concerned about PFAS contamination. In today’s post, I thought I’d break down our discussions into several FAQs and do my best to provide clear, concise answers. Quick note: I’m going to assume this audience has a general understanding of what PFAS compounds are and why they are a problem. However, if you’d like a primer, please visit our [PFAS overview](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/about-pfas) page. With that said, here are the four most common questions I get from people concerned about PFAS contamination at airports. **1/ Does all AFFF contain PFAS?** If you’re reading this, you probably already know that the primary source of PFAS contamination from airports is the aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used to fight aviation fires. The surfactant characteristics of many per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds make them particularly useful when putting out fires involving flammable liquids. All AFFF contains PFAS. There are several Class B foams (the category of fire-fighting foams to which AFFF belongs) that are fluorine-free, but they are not approved by the FAA for fighting aviation fires in an emergency. **2/ Which PFAS compounds can be found in AFFF?** The primary PFAS compound found in legacy AFFF is PFOS. There may also be trace amounts of PFOA in legacy AFFF as it was a byproduct of the manufacturing process. Although this AFFF formulation was phased out of production in 2002 by the manufacturer (3M), the product has a long shelf life. Stockpiles still exist, and many states have not restricted their use. In addition, the FAA requires that fire-fighting equipment be tested yearly, so AFFF may be periodically discharged even if there is not an emergency. Modern fluorotelomer AFFF does not contain PFOS, though it may still contain trace amounts of PFOA. More importantly, it leverages the surfactant qualities of short-chain PFAS, which [studies show](https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Cases/3M/docs/PTX/PTX3714.pdf) break down into at least two PFAS compounds: 6.2 FTS and PFHxA. Though thought to be a safer alternative, some studies are starting to show evidence of some of the same toxic effects as long-chain PFAS. Currently, no states have issued rules or advisories for 6.2 FTS, but both Texas and Michigan have promulgated rules addressing PFHxA levels. As more evidence is gathered, these compounds and others will likely be the subject of increased scrutiny. Finally, depending on the formulation of the specific AFFF used by the airport, there may be other PFAS present. Airport operators and other concerned entities should always check the manufacturers’ safety data sheets for specific formulations. And remember, even if the AFFF is no longer used, contamination may still remain. **3/ Which test method(s) should we use?** This will depend on which PFAS compounds you need to test for and which matrices you plan to test. For the purposes of this discussion, let’s assume your primary concerns are PFOA, PFOS, and PFHxA. We’ll throw in 6.2 FTS in the event that compound starts garnering increased attention. Unless the airport is a military installation, the first test methods to consider are the EPA’s drinking water methods. EPA test methods 537.1 and 533 are both capable of analyzing drinking water samples for PFOA, PFOS, and PFHxA. However, only 533 looks for 6.2 FTS. Note that 533 was specifically developed by the EPA to test for more short-chain PFAS compounds. [Download a list of compounds covered by EPA test methods 533 and 537.1.](https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2019-12/documents/table_of_pfas_methods_533_and_537.1.pdf) If the matrix is something other than drinking water, a different method must be used. Currently, the EPA’s SW-846 Method 8327 is in draft form. This method can be used to analyze non-potable water (e.g., groundwater) and soil samples for PFOA, PFOS, PFHxA, and 6.2 FTS – as well a number of other PFAS compounds. However, it cannot be used for drinking water compliance, so even when finalized, Method 8327 may not be appropriate for all scenarios. Some airport operators might choose to use Method QSM B-15 with isotope dilution, which was developed by the DoD for military installations. This method also covers all four compounds as well as additional compounds that may be present in an aviation environment. We have a chart in our [Statement of Qualifications](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/pfas-soq) that shows which PFAS compounds are covered by QSM B-15 with isotope dilution for both aqueous matrices and soil. However, once again, the DoD methods cannot be used for drinking water compliance. **4/ How should we dispose of existing stockpiles of legacy AFFF?** This is perhaps one of the most challenging questions an airport operator faces. If you use existing inventory, there’s always a chance you could expose your operations to increased liabilities. It remains to be seen whether the FAA’s requirement that AFFF be used in emergencies or its failure to ban AFFF from being used in training exercises will help protect airports from litigation. Most legal experts don’t seem to think so. Currently, the DoD is incinerating its stockpiles of AFFF. While incineration might be one of the most environmentally friendly ways to dispose of unused AFFF, commercial airport operators should proceed with caution. Environmental groups have charged that incinerating PFAS releases these compounds into the air. There may be evidence to back up their claims. We can’t tell you how to dispose of unused AFFF, but we can suggest that you should carefully review the risks before proceeding. Pace Analytical has also developed test methods and processes to test for PFAS in stack emissions. If you have questions on this, feel free to [reach out to us directly](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences.html). ### What Does the Future Hold? Both the DoD and the FAA are actively researching fluorine-free foams, and we will hopefully see a day when AFFF is no longer necessary. In the meantime, lawsuits and litigation are expected to continue from individuals afflicted by health problems possibly caused by AFFF and communities looking to offset cleanup costs. If you have questions about PFAS testing or need assistance planning a project, [please reach out to us directly](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences.html). One of our advisors would be happy to help. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** AFFF, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [What Can Impact Vapor Intrusion Investigations?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/what-can-impact-vapor-intrusion-investigations/) **Published:** January 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What Can Impact Vapor Intrusion Investigations? - By: Chris Johnson - January 11, 2023 - 6:00 pm - Tags: Air, EPA, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1CL6461-1024x683.jpg "1CL6461 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Did you know that testing has shown certain tubing and other sampling media can potentially emit or adsorb VOCs which may impact the results of vapor intrusion (VI) testing? This becomes important when sub-ppbv reporting limits are required for soil gas sampling to risk-based screening levels. To meet the risk assessment goals of soil gas samples, Pace® is often required to report compounds of concern down to the part per billion ranges or lower. Sherri Lloyd, Product Marketing Manager at Pace® speaks with Chris Johnson, Air Product Manager for Pace® to gain insight into the potential for VOCs that may be introduced from tubing or other collection media during a Vapor Intrusion sampling project. ### Chris, how should you go about selecting the appropriate sample tubing, collection media, and leak check compounds? Most people assume that achieving a risk-based screening level for a contaminant in soil/gas is based on the analytical sensitivity of the instrumentation. However, the results generated by a laboratory are also a function of sample collection and storage. That means that the materials used need to be evaluated against the data quality goals of the project. ### Thanks, Chris. Now let’s take a closer look at the evaluation of tubing. How would you go about selecting tubing? Tubing is used to connect the soil gas probe to the sample train. There are generally three types of tubing used – nylon, fluoroethylene-propylenne(FEP), and low-density polyethylene, each offering different features. PTFE/FEP tubing (Teflon®) offers incredible durability and stress resistance, which makes it suitable for use in temperatures ranging from -454°F to 500°F. PTFE/FEP tubing also features: - the lowest coefficient of friction of any polymer - superior chemical resistance to all common solvents, acids and bases - biocompatibility to USP Class IV standards - excellent dielectric insulation properties - flame resistance to UL 94 VO PTFE/FEP is an FDA-approved raw material and offers excellent mechanical resistance, even in extreme conditions. Because of these characteristics, this type of tubing tends to demonstrate the best performance with very low VOC background and excellent inertness. Low-density and linear low-density polyethylene are also popular, budget-friendly choices of tubing for environmental applications. Inertpolyethylene tubing provides a high flow rate suitable for use with sample collection utilizing canister vacuum, pumps, or positive system pressure. However, unlike PTFE, polyethylene tubing is not resistant to corrosive chemicals and can degrade with long-term exposure to ultraviolent light.![pas blog 2](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pas20blog202.png) Nylon tubing, which is made from polyamide resin, may also be used. It is versatile, has a strong resistance to abrasion and is used in high-pressure and high-temperature applications. In practice, however, the person doing the sampling often uses tubing from their own inventory without recognizing the potential impact of the choice on sample integrity or results. The selected tubing may contain contaminants or may not be the best option for the test environment. For information on tubing that won’t impact your samples we recommend that you reach out to your local Pace® lab for product recommendations. Like what you are reading? Get articles delivered directly to your inbox. [Subscribe here.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services) ### Now that we have covered tubing, can you explain how the canister potentially impacts results? When a sample is collected in a canister, it’s capturing many more compounds than just those of interest. We want to make sure we can positively identify and quantify the compound of interest underneath all that other clutter. Our stringent cleaning processes help ensure that the canister isn’t the source of the questionable analytes. For this reason, Pace® is selecting silonized (inert) canisters over electropolished stainless steel for all current and future canister purchases. ### Let's talk about compounds that could compromise VI projects. With a team that has spent years observing thousands of samples, what are the compounds of interest you and the team look for? And, can you explain how they can compromise vapor intrusion testing? One compound of concern that can be detected in the canisters is **Acrolein**, especially in samples that contain high levels of certain polar compounds such as acetone and ketone. Those compounds may react with the canister walls in low humidity conditions causing its formation. The longer the hold time between sample collection and analysis, the greater the chance that increased amounts of Acrolein will be detected. Therefore, samples should be analyzed as soon as reasonably possible after collection. Another compound of interest is **1,3-Butadiene**. It is an important industrial material used primarily in the manufacturing of synthetic elastomers, such as rubbers and latexes and can be found in asphalt paving, patch, seal coat and tires. It may also be formed locally by combustion processes such as auto exhaust. 1,3-Butadiene degrades readily in the atmosphere, with a half-life of a few hours to days, and as a result is rarely present at levels of concern in ambient air or soil vapor. When it is determined to be present in soil gas, it is commonly found in the presence of carbon disulfide which indicates that it may be a product of microbial degradation of hydrocarbons by bacteria.![pas blog 1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pas20blog201.png) **Naphthalene** is another problematic compound that is often detected in indoor air. It is contained in consumer products such as mothballs and certain insect repellants. It is also a component of asphalt and particulate matter (dust) that may enter a building in air or be tracked in via footwear. Naphthalene may also be present in crawl space samples or sub-slab soil gas samples due to past pest treatments. For sites with gasoline, fuel oil or other petroleum product-impacted groundwater plumes, naphthalene may be a concern. In such cases, however, naphthalene will be one of several petroleum VOCs that are present. If only naphthalene is found in the shallow subsurface and indoor air at concentrations that exceed screening levels, the source of the naphthalene is unlikely to be VI. In general, engineering controls are unlikely to be effective if VI evaluations show that 1,4-dichlorobenzene, chloroform, and/or naphthalene are the only compounds present with exceedances. Non-VI sources should be assumed to be present and/or potentially significant. ### I think leak-testing is the last area I want our readers to have some insight into. How do you select a leak-checking compound that does not impact sample viability? Various leak check compounds are suggested in regulatory guidance. They range from “over the counter” products such as 2-Propanol (rubbing alcohol) and Isobutane (shaving cream) to gases such as Helium and Sulfur Hexaflouride. Here are a few factors to consider when selecting a leak compound for soil gas sampling at a VI site: 1. The leak check compound should not be present at the contaminated site 2. Potential analytical interference from the leak check compound needs to be evaluated because the presence of leak check compounds in the soil gas sample may compromise the laboratory reporting limits even at concentrations considered to pass leak test criteria 3. Consideration should be given to the purity of the leak compound, especially if using over-the-counter products. ### Chris, any concluding statements? It is critical to work with the experts at Pace® to coordinate – not only the scheduling of your VI event – but also to make sure you have the correct tubing and canister. In addition, ensure that you are using an appropriate leak check compound in your project. This will reduce the occurrences of unexpected detections or interference from the sampling media. Scheduling also ensures equipment availability and lab preparedness for client samples. **Watch our On-Demand Video** [TO-15 ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF PROBLEMATIC COMPOUNDS](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-to-15-air-webinar-sept-2022) Pace® Air Team can provide Vapor Intrusion Guidance. [Contact Us Now](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences/) ## Author - ![Chris Johnson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chris-Johnson.jpg) [Chris Johnson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/chris-johnson/ "Chris Johnson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/chris-johnson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/chris-johnson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ TO-15A: What You Need to Know, that You Don’t Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/to-15a-what-you-need-to-know-that-you-dont-know/ "TO-15A: What You Need to Know, that You Don’t Know") [ What Can Impact Vapor Intrusion Investigations? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/what-can-impact-vapor-intrusion-investigations/ "What Can Impact Vapor Intrusion Investigations?") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Air, EPA, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Chris Johnson --- ### [Pace® News and Views - December 14, 2022](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-december-14-2022/) **Published:** December 14, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – December 14, 2022 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - December 14, 2022 - 6:00 pm - Tags: AFFF, DOD, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/news-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The PFAS contamination, testing, and regulatory landscape has been changing at breakneck speed as the U.S. EPA continues to implement its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for 2021-2024. To help Pace® customers stay up to date, we’re compiling the latest news and developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. In November, the U.S. EPA issued a report entitled “[A Year of Progress Under EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap](https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-strategic-roadmap-epas-commitments-action-2021-2024).” Clearly, the EPA has made good on many of its proposed actions. However, as 2022 winds down, we’re still seeing additional proposals and actions that will have a significant impact on many of our customers. ### NPDES Guidance Released to the States On December 5th, the U.S. EPA released a memo detailing [guidance to states for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-12/NPDES_PFAS_State%20Memo_December_2022.pdf). There weren’t necessarily any surprises in the memo, but there was an emphasis on controlling PFAS in the biosolids resulting from wastewater treatment. ![ww](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ww.png)We expect to see even more action on [PFAS in biosolids](https://pfas.com/pfas-matrices/wastewater-sludge-biosolids/) in 2023-2024. Also, as expected, Draft Method 1633 was recommended for NPDES permitting purposes, with Method 1621 to be used in conjunction with 1633 where appropriate. PACE currently holds DOD accreditation for Draft 1633 and is a participant in the Multi Lab Validation of this method. PACE is also proud to be the Single Lab Validator of Method 1621 for Adsorbable Organic Fluorine. It is possible we’ll see Draft Method 1633 finalized before the end of this year for non-potable aqueous matrices. Once that happens, Pace® will be offering informational sessions to ensure you have the information you need to make informed decisions about how and when to use this method. If you haven’t already, [subscribe to our blog](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog) to make sure you get an invitation to join one of these sessions. ### TRI Reporting Changes Proposed Also on December 5th, the U.S. EPA’s proposed changes to TRI reporting rules were published in the [federal register](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-12-05/pdf/2022-26022.pdf). Reclassifying PFAS as Chemicals of Special Concern removes the *de minimus* reporting exemption and expands the reporting requirements for businesses required to comply. Remember, industries covered by TRI include: - Chemicals Manufacturing - Electronics Manufacturing - Farming - Food & Beverage Manufacturing - Incinerators - Landfills - Logging - Oil & Gas - Primary & Fabricated Metals - Publishing - Pulp & Paper - Textile & Apparel Manufacturing [Download our TRI Info Sheet](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PAS_TRI%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf) ### EPA Seeks Additional Comments on Changes to the TSCA Reporting Rule In June of 2021, the U.S. EPA [proposed changes](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-06-28/pdf/2021-13180.pdf) to the reporting requirements under Toxic Control Substances Act (TSCA) that would require manufacturers to provide one-time detail on intentionally added PFAS. For each chemical, manufacturers (including importers) would have to report on the chemical identity, categories of use, volumes manufactured and processed, byproducts, environmental and health effects, worker exposure, and disposal. Under direction from Congress, this rule was supposed to go into effect on January 1, 2023. That is, until the EPA’s Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) panel got involved. When the rule was originally proposed, the EPA put the total cost at $10.8M and designated the rule as “No SINOSE” (i.e., no significant economic impact on substantial number of small entities.) Since the SBAR evaluation, the EPA has updated the total cost estimate to $875M. The small business impact alone is expected to be $863M. We expect the EPA to take further action on this rule in 2023, but what that action will be remains to be seen. ### DOD Switches to PFAS-free Foam in 2023 **![afff (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/afff201.png)**In what could be an environmental and industry game changer, the U.S. DOD plans to publish specifications for PFAS-free fire-fighting foam to replace traditional AFFF in January 2023. Once that happens, the agency will phase out traditional PFAS over the next couple of years. While there is still the challenge of disposal to contend with, this action will unleash what Bloomberg Law calls [a “tidal wave” of change](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/product-liability-and-toxics-law/pentagon-shift-to-pfas-free-foam-spurring-tidal-wave-of-change?context=article-related). Pace® has extensive experience in AFFF analysis and offers multiple PFAS and Organic Fluorine methods to aid quantification of these analytes. ### CCL 5 Broadens Focus on PFAS In what is surely a sign of things to come, the U.S. EPA included PFAS as a class of compounds in the fifth revision of its [Chemical Contaminant List (CCL 5)](https://www.epa.gov/ccl/ccl-5-chemical-contaminants). To be clear, this group does not include all 5000+ PFAS compounds, but they did expand the list to include all PFAS that have at least one of three chemical structures: 1. R-(CF2)-CF(R′)R′′, where both the CF2 and CF moieties are saturated carbons, and none of the R groups can be hydrogen 2. R-CF2OCF2-R′, where both the CF2 moieties are saturated carbons, and none of the R groups can be hydrogen 3. CF3C(CF3)RR′, where all the carbons are saturated, and none of the R groups can be hydrogen The group excludes PFOA and PFOS, as these two compounds are already in the process of being regulated. The CCL prioritizes compounds for investigation and regulatory action under the SWDA (Safe Drinking Water Act). ### Knowledge & Insights On-Demand Looking to level up your PFAS knowledge fast? Here’s an on-demand webinar that can help: [Now What? Insights Into the New EPA PFAS Health Advisories](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/ENV_PFAS/PFAS%20Webinars/_Now%20What_%20%E2%80%93%20Insight%20into%20the%20new%20EPA%20PFAS%20Health%20Advisories.mp4) ![_Now What_EPA PFAS Health Advisories_thumbnail](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Now20What_EPA20PFAS20Health20Advisories_thumbnail.jpg) ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** AFFF, DOD, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Which PFAS will be regulated next?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/which-pfas-will-be-regulated-next/) **Published:** February 1, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Which PFAS will be regulated next? - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - February 1, 2023 - 6:13 pm - Tags: CERCLA, EPA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PFAS20Cloud-01-1-1024x576.jpg "PFAS20Cloud-01-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Lately, we’ve all been watching and waiting for the EPA to publish its proposed MCLs (Maximum Contaminate Levels) for PFOA and PFOS and to designate these two compounds as hazardous substances under CERCLA (the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act). These two actions will have a huge impact on everything from Public Water Systems, to manufacturing, to property sales. In the meantime, those of you who are responsible for managing risk may also be wondering which PFAS will be the next target of EPA regulatory action. One way to think about the EPA’s focus on PFAS is to group them into categories. Each of these categories provides insights into potential future actions by the agency. **PFOA and PFOS** – As noted, these are the PFAS about which the most is known. Considered highly toxic, the EPA is planning to propose Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for these compounds in 2023 as well as designate them as hazardous substances under [CERCLA](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/which-pfas-will-be-regulated-next#CERCLA). **Targeted PFAS** – This is a common category designation, but it has less to do with targeting PFAS for regulatory action or study than with which PFAS can be analyzed in which matrices and by which methods. There are roughly 40 compounds that can be analyzed by the current EPA-validated methods. That leaves thousands of compounds that cannot be measured individually. ![scientist](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/scientist.png) **Targeted for further research** – The EPA leverages existing peer-reviewed studies as well as conducts its own research before issuing toxicity assessments. As of December 2022, the EPA had completed toxicity assessments for PFOA, PFOS, GenX, PFBS, and PFBA. The agency is currently working on toxicity assessments for PFHxA, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFDA. The status and results of these assessments can be found in the EPA’s [Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) database](https://www.epa.gov/iris). Toxicity assessments may lead to health advisories and further regulatory efforts. For example, completed toxicity assessments led to planned MCLs for PFOA and PFOS but merely health advisories for PFBS and GenX. The process of evaluating toxicity and deriving MCLs from the data take time, so it’s quite possible that the EPA will propose MCLs for these two compounds as well as others in the future. **Fifth Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5)** – As the name suggests, these are unregulated contaminants (chemical and biological) in drinking water that the U.S EPA has deemed a potential hazard to human health. Under the auspices of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) the EPA is authorized to designate 30 contaminants for monitoring every five years. For this round, the EPA chose 29 PFAS plus lithium. The fact that nearly every slot was taken up by PFAS shows how seriously the agency takes the threat of PFAS in drinking water. (For that matter, the fact that they chose lithium for the 30th slot also says something about the EPA’s view on dangers of lithium contamination in drinking water.) Pace® is a UCMR 5 authorized laboratory for both PFAS and lithium. ### Chemical Contaminant List (CCL 5) Despite similar naming, CCL 5 is not the same list as UCMR 5. CCL 5 is a list of contaminants that are not currently subject to any proposed or promulgated national primary drinking water regulations but are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems.![drinking water glass](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/drinking20water20glass.png) The CCL 5 includes 66 chemicals, but most notably, it also includes PFAS as a group. Not all 5000+ PFAS compounds are included, but the list includes all PFAS that have at least one of three chemical structures: 1. R-(CF2)-CF(R′)R′′, where both the CF2 and CF moieties are saturated carbons, and none of the R groups can be hydrogen 2. R-CF2OCF2-R′, where both the CF2 moieties are saturated carbons, and none of the R groups can be hydrogen 3. CF3C(CF3)RR′, where all the carbons are saturated, and none of the R groups can be hydrogen The CCL prioritizes compounds for investigation and regulatory action under the SDWA (Safe Drinking Water Act). The fact that they included PFAS as a group may indicate that the agency is considering ways to regulate broad categories of PFAS even if they can’t regulate the entire PFAS universe as a whole. ### Have questions? If you have questions about certain chemicals used in your operations, [reach out to us](https://pfas.com/contact/). Our emerging contaminants team is happy to provide insights and information on how to navigate the increasingly complicated regulatory landscape. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, EPA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [PFAS Matters - CERCLA](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-matters-cercla/) **Published:** November 16, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS Matters – CERCLA - By: Paul Jackson - November 16, 2022 - 4:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CERCLA20header-1024x597.png "CERCLA20header – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### What Happens Once PFOA and PFOS are Designated Hazardous Under CERCLA? In this edition of PFAS Matters, we focus on an U.S. EPA action that has significant ramifications for a wide range of Pace® customers: the designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, otherwise known as CERCLA. ### Why CERCLA/Superfund Matters Once a substance is designated hazardous under CERCLA, facilities will be required to report on releases that meet or exceed the reportable quantity assigned to these substances. Under the proposed rule, this would be a release of one pound or more in a 24-hour period. CERCLA already grants the EPA the authority to respond directly, e.g., issue cleanup orders, in instances where PFOA or PFOS are released and there is an imminent threat to the public or the environment. The new designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances takes this authority a step further in that the EPA no longer needs to show an immediate threat. As hazardous substances, that threat is assumed. CERCLA also grants the EPA to address existing contamination, again, without the need to demonstrate a threat to people or the environment. It’s this application of the law that has many organizations re-evaluating potential liabilities. Remember, PFAS do not break down naturally or easily, so businesses can be held accountable for contamination that occurred years ago. Cases that were closed years ago may be reopened. Property owners may even be on the hook for contamination they didn’t cause if the site is designated a Superfund\* site. *\*Superfund is the informal name given to sites the EPA has targeted for assessment and possible remediation.* ### Who is Impacted? In the proposed ruling, the EPA breaks down the types of businesses impacted into 5 major categories: 1. PFOA and/or PFOS manufacturers (including importers and importers of articles) 2. PFOA and/or PFOS processors 3. Manufacturers of products containing PFOA and/or PFOS 4. Downstream product manufacturers and users of PFOA and/or PFOS products 5. Waste management and wastewater treatment facilities. In other words, this ruling covers far more than just the manufacturers and processors of PFOA and PFOS. In the proposed rule, the EPA further lists several business types that could be impacted:![blog image 1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/blog20image201.png) - Aviation operations - Carpet manufacturers - Car washes - Chemical manufacturing - Chrome electroplating, anodizing, and etching services - Coatings, paints, and varnish manufacturers - Firefighting foam manufacturers - Landfills - Medical Devices - Municipal fire departments and firefighting training centers, including Federal agencies that use, trained with, and tested firefighting foams - Paper mills - Pesticides and Insecticides - Petroleum and coal product manufacturing - Petroleum refineries and terminals - Photographic film manufacturers - Polish, wax, and cleaning product manufacturers - Polymer manufacturers - Printing facilities where inks are used in photolithography - Textile mills (textiles and upholstery) - Waste management and remediation services - Wastewater treatment plants. ### Where Are We in the Process? On August 26, the EPA issued a pre-publication of the proposed rule. The proposed rule was published in [the federal register](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-09-06/pdf/2022-18657.pdf) on September 6, triggering a 60-day comment period, which has now closed. Per the EPA’s 2021-2024 Strategic Roadmap, the agency intends to finalize the designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA in the summer of 2023. ### An Economically Significant Action There is a speedbump on the road to implementation, however. The EPA claims that Congress granted the agency the authority, under CERCLA Section 102(a), to designate substances as hazardous without regard for economic impact. Nevertheless, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated the ruling as economically significant, i.e., having an economic impact of $100M or more, and required the EPA to publish a Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA), essentially a cost/benefit analysis, before the rule can be finalized. The EPA published an *Economic Assessment of the Potential Costs and Other Impacts of the Proposed Rulemaking to Designate Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid as Hazardous Substances*. This document focuses on the cost of reporting but does not estimate cleanup costs, so the analysis may fall short of the RIA requirement. ### Opinion: EPA’s Superfund Program May Get New Life According to [legal experts like JDSupra](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-the-regulated-community-needs-to-6597365/), once PFOA and PFOS are declared hazardous substances under CERCLA, the EPA’s Superfund program may gain new life and trigger a deluge of other actions. ![blog image 2](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/blog20image202.png) *“Because these substances are ubiquitous, if and when finalized, the proposed rule could breathe new life into the Superfund program, unleash a deluge of government enforcement and cleanup actions, citizen suits brought by nongovernmental organizations, and private party cost recovery claims. Further, parties could potentially become subjected to unforeseen contractual indemnity claims, depending upon drafting techniques in merger, acquisition, or similar documents. The proposed rulemaking also could potentially reopen sites that parties have understood to have been closed for many years.”* [*Source: What the Regulated Community Needs ‎to Know About EPA’s Proposed ‎Designation of PFOA and PFOS ‎as CERCLA Hazardous Substances*](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-the-regulated-community-needs-to-6597365/) ### Does Your Liability Insurance Cover PFAS Remediation and Litigation? With the threat of being listed as a Superfund site hanging over them, companies and property owners are looking for ways to mitigate their risks, cover the costs of remediation, and settle claims. Pace® is not involved in the legal side of this debate, but we have been keeping an eye on what the experts are telling their clients. As [this JDSupra article explains](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/a-roadmap-to-insurance-coverage-for-the-9877551/), insurance may provide some relief, particularly older insurance policies that lack PFAS and pollution-related exclusions. ### The Superfund Process As mentioned already, the agency intends to finalize the designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA in the summer of 2023. Once that happens, those impacted by the ruling will be on high alert. However, like everything else the EPA does, there is a process to designating a site a Superfund site. According to the EPA, the process starts with a site assessment to determine the level of danger the contamination presents to the public and the environment. If cleanup is determined to be warranted, the site will be included on the National Priorities List and prioritized for cleanup. [Learn more about the Superfund process.](https://www.epa.gov/superfund/superfund-cleanup-process) ### How Pace® Can Help Pace® provides PFAS testing services that cover both types of scenarios. In an emergency that requires a prompt response, e.g., a chemical spill or the release of AFFF containing PFAS, our rapid response team can provide [expedited testing services](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/rapid-response/). For organizations concerned about liabilities stemming from long-term releases of PFAS, Pace® provides PFAS testing services across a wide range of matrices, including drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, surface water, soil & sediment, stack emissions, landfill, fluorinated plastics, and biota. These tests can help you assess your potential liability and start risk mitigation planning while you still have some breathing room. Once the rule goes into effect, the EPA will test sites suspected of PFAS contamination. While the EPA uses highly reliable labs (including our own), Pace® can provide secondary confirmation of the EPA’s results. Visit [PFAS.com](https://pfas.com/) for more details on our test methods and services. If you have questions, we’re here to help. Just reach out to our emerging contaminants directly. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Pace® News and Views - November 30, 2022](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-november-30-2022/) **Published:** November 30, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – November 30, 2022 - By: Kevin Custer - November 30, 2022 - 5:29 pm - Tags: AFFF, CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![Pace® PFAS News and Views](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pace®-PFAS-News-and-Views-copy.avif "Pace® PFAS News and Views copy – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The world of PFAS contamination, testing, and regulation has been moving forward at breakneck speed as the U.S. EPA continues to implement its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for 2021-2024. To help Pace® customers stay up to date, we’re compiling the latest news and developments we think should be on everyone’s radar. ### **WHO Muddies the (Drinking) Water ![water](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/water.png?width=348&height=348&name=water.png)** Ever since the U.S. EPA released dramatically lower interim health advisories for PFOA and PFOS, many people have been questioning how the agency arrived at these new levels. Just as the discussion seems to have died down a bit, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added their voice to the mix. In September, they issued a draft document entitled “[*PFOS and PFOA in Drinking-water*](https://www.cmbg3.com/library/WHO-Draft-Drinking-Water-Document.pdf),” in which they recommended guidelines of 100 ppt for PFOA and PFOS, individually or combined. The WHO also set a provisional guidance level of 500 ppt for all PFAS, with “all” being defined as the approximately 30 PFAS they considered measurable. It’s not surprising that the WHO would weigh in on an important global health issue such as PFAS in drinking water. What is surprising is that the levels they recommended are dramatically higher than the EPA’s new interim health advisories of 0.004 ppt for PFOA and 0.02 ppt for PFOS. They’re even higher than the previous EPA 2016 PFOA and PFOS health advisories of 70 ppt. Of course, the EPA is under no obligation to consider the WHO’s guidelines when issuing health advisories or when setting Maximum Contaminant Level (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water. Nevertheless, the WHO’s recommendations could have an impact on the PFAS discussion worldwide. ### **Proposed Rule to Regulate PFOS and PFOA Sent to the OMB** The U.S. EPA moved one step closer to its goal of setting MCLs for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water by the end of 2023 when it sent the proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in early October. While we do not know the contents of that proposal, it will be interesting to see the results of the OMB’s analysis. Remember, the OMB already labeled the EPA’s plan to designate PFOA and PFOS hazardous substances under CERCLA “economically significant.” In [an unsanctioned review](https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickgleason/2022/10/06/epa-rule-change-expected-to-trigger-additional-state-regulation-exacerbate-inflation/?sh=32e71c673140), U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimated the cost of this latest rule to be $800M annually. The EPA plans to publish its proposed rule by the end of 2022, so we may not have long to wait for the details of the agency’s plans. However, the OMB has until January 6, 2023 to respond to the agency’s proposal, so if the EPA sticks to its timetable, we may see the plan before we see the cost analysis. ### **Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act ![afff](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/afff.png?width=348&height=348&name=afff.png)** Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), the traditional firefighting foam used to fight Class B chemical fires, often contains PFAS. This foam is slowly being replaced by PFAS-free foams at airports, but the FAA has yet to approve a PFAS-free foam for use in an aviation emergency. In addition, AFFF has a long shelf life, so older foams are often used in training exercises. [Senate Bill 3662, The Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act](https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/117th-congress/senate-report/138), increases the federal cost share to 100%, on a temporary basis, for the acquisition and installation of input-based testing equipment that enables commercial airports to test their ARFF (aircraft, rescue, and firefighting) vehicles without discharging PFAS-containing AFFF into the environment. As of this writing, the bill has passed the U.S. House and Senate but has yet to be sent to the President for signing. ### **One More Thing for Farmers to Worry About** As if PFAS in biosolids were not bad enough, researchers have given farmers and the food-consuming public one more thing to worry about. As reported in the [Journal of Hazardous Materials](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266691102200020X#tbl0005), Texas Tech and Cropping Systems Research Laboratory in Lubbock, Texas, found elevated levels of PFOS in 6 of 10 pesticide formulas tested. Levels ranged from 3.92 mg/kg (3,920,000 ppt) to 19.2 mg/kg (19,200,000 ppt). With the EPA’s ultra-low drinking water advisory for PFOS at 0.02 ppt, these values should set alarm bells ringing for rural water system operators as well as farmers. ### **PFAS in Rainwater** If you have been following the news, there is a good chance that you have seen a newscast or article talking about how high concentrations of PFAS have been found in rainwater in every corner of the world. Even the Tibetan Plateau had a PFOA value 14 times higher than the U.S. EPA’s new drinking water interim health advisories. Here is [a link to the study report](https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.est.2c02765?source=cen) for those of you who want a bit more information than you typically get from your local newspaper. While we have not seen any evaluation of the study methods or looked in detail at the sampling methods, the data is interesting. For samples taken in 2019 in the Indiana/Ohio area, the average value for total combined concentration of PFOA and PFOS was 7000 ppt, well above the EPA’s previous 2016 health advisories for these two compounds, let alone the new advisories. That’s even higher than the WHO’s advisory of 500 ppt for total PFAS combined. Hopefully, some of the PFAS destruction and remediation solutions that are being worked on in commercial and academic labs will be proven effective soon. ### **Is Your Popcorn Safe? ![popcorn](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/popcorn.png?width=284&height=284&name=popcorn.png)** Finally, the media can always be counted on to report on what matters to the average American, and PFAS in microwave popcorn bags has been making the rounds recently. [A 2019 study](https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP4092) reported significantly higher levels of PFAS in the bloodstreams of people who ate microwave popcorn on a regular basis: Up to 63% higher for those who ate popcorn daily. Time to break out the celery sticks next time you sit down to watch your favorite shows! ## Author - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [Kevin Custer](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/kevin-custer/ "Kevin Custer") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/kevin-custer/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® News and Views – February 29, 2023 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-february-29-2023/ "Pace® News and Views – February 29, 2023") [ Pace® News and Views – November 30, 2022 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-november-30-2022/ "Pace® News and Views – November 30, 2022") [ Pace® News and Views – August 10, 2022 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-august-10-2022/ "Pace® News and Views – August 10, 2022") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** AFFF, CERCLA, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Kevin Custer --- ### [TO-15A: What You Need to Know, that You Don’t Know](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/to-15a-what-you-need-to-know-that-you-dont-know/) **Published:** March 30, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## TO-15A: What You Need to Know, that You Don’t Know - By: Chris Johnson - March 30, 2023 - 5:00 pm - Tags: Air, EPA ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1CL6938-1024x683.jpg "1CL6938 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In this edition of Keeping Pace® with Analytical Services, we focus on EPA Method TO-15A. EPA has promulgated a new ambient air testing method under the name TO-15A, but it is not an update to the current method as the name implies. Method TO-15A is specifically written for trace-level testing of ambient air in specially prepared summa canisters. It is not applicable for analysis of impacted sampling environments where the current method TO-15 meets the need. Simply stated EPA Method TO-15A was created to generate higher-quality data and lower reporting limits in ambient air matrices. ### Why Method TO-15A Was Developed We are now more than 22 years away from the initial publication of Method TO-15. As time went on, analysts found that the criteria in Method TO-15 did not address the requirement to detect ever-lower levels of analyte concentrations in ambient air. In 2014, the EPA Work Group began the process of creating TO-15A, and in September 2019 the EPA published Method TO-15A. TO-15A focuses on enhancing performance criteria to improve the certainty of air monitoring results, especially for lower-level concentrations seen in ambient air. It includes more stringent requirements on canister cleanliness, method detection limits, sample result validity, and instrumentation calibration quality controls. These changes acknowledge the general reductions in ambient air VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) concentrations in the U.S. as well as improvements in canister technology, canister hygiene practices, and analytical instrument sensitivity. ### What Are the Significant Changes? As discussed earlier, TO-15A was written to address the general reductions in ambient air VOC concentrations and incorporate improvements in canister, sampling, pre-concentration, and analytical instrumentation technologies. Below we have highlighted some of the major changes. **Reporting Limits** – Method TO-15A has a 10x reduction in reporting limits. Specifically, TO-15A reporting limits are 20 parts per trillion by volume (pptv) for each targeted VOC as compared to 200 – 500pptv for TO-15. Calibration Range – The calibration range of instrumentation is also reduced 10x across the board. In EPA Method TO-15, the calibration range is up to 50 ppbv or 50000 pptv. In Method TO-15A, the calibration range is reduced to 5000 PTV. The lower calibration levels for instrumentation are based on an expectation that contamination levels in ambient air samples should be much less than those seen in indoor air or soil vapor sampling. This also allows the laboratory to focus instrument sensitivity to the low-level detection limits required by the new method. ### Specially Prepared Canisters Cleanliness ![_1CL6570](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1CL6570.jpg)To drive high-quality data, TO-15A considers background contamination of canisters. This method is designed to eliminate outside impact from potential contaminants during the shipment or storage of the canisters prior to, during, or after sample collection. Canister media, sampling instruments, diluent and reagent gases, and analytical systems are interrelated. Contamination or problems with any portion will compromise data. TO-15A also includes protocols to ensure the cleanliness of flow controllers and laboratory instruments; basically anything that the client sample comes in contact with during sample collection. Highlights include: - Canisters must be checked and verified clean below 20ppt (parts per trillion) which equals about 6.5 PTV in an ambient pressure canister. - For initial validation, canisters must be cleaned, filled with zero air at 40-50% relative humidity, and then tested at 24 hours AND at 30 days to verify that background levels are less than 20pptv. The use of zero air is now a requirement to ensure that the presence of oxygen in the canister is not contributing in some way to the formation of target compounds, potentially through the oxidation of heavier Semi Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) on or in the canister surface. - For the 30-day verification requirement, canisters need to be set at ambient pressure and placed on a shelf for 30 days. This is to verify that there’s no off-gassing of target components or breakdown of the internal silonite coating during the 30 day storage. - The number of canisters needed to certify a batch increase with the number of canisters cleaned. - Canisters are also spiked with a low-level amount of target analytes and analyzed immediately to verify recovery. The canister is then held for 30 days and then re-analyzed to verify there is no loss of recovery. ### When to Use TO-15A vs. TO-15 The primary application for TO-15A is to measure trace levels of VOCs in ambient air. It is also used for the assessment of health impacts due to inhalation exposures to *Hazardous air pollutants* (HAP) source emissions dispersing into downwind areas and the long-term monitoring for HAPs at various urban-scale, neighborhood-scale, and regional background, non-source-impacted sites. ### Challenges Associated with EPA Method TO-15A #### 30-day spike challenge Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. The lab must spike all the targets of interest into the canister at a very low level. The canisters are then placed on the shelf again for 30 days. The canister is analyzed both at the beginning and end of that period to verify that there are no reactions to targets of interest. Method TO-15A also increases the number of canisters required to certify a full batch of canisters. Specifically, one canister needs to be checked for up to eight canisters in your batch. That is a notable change in batch size for labs using cleaning systems that can accommodate as many as 40 1L canisters. #### Certified or digital gauge use in the field Method TO-15A requires a digital gauge or a certified gauge with much greater precision than the dial gauges that have become the industry standard for method TO-15. Many of the gauges that Pace® provides are verified plus or minus two inches of mercury and could not accurately measure a 0.1 change as required by method TO-15A. This additional quality control check will be a costly additional piece of equipment required in the field and may have limited availability. #### The Effect of TO-15A From a Customer Perspective While TO-15A will allow labs to detect even lower levels of analyte concentrations in ambient air, the method is not without drawbacks. The number of analytes detectable by TO-15A is lower than TO-15. In addition, lab costs are higher due to changes in processing, additional equipment requirements, and rigorous documentation protocols. Pace® is pleased to begin offering TO-15A to our clients. However, since not all projects require TO-15A, we will continue to offer TO-15 where appropriate. If you aren’t sure which method to use, our technical specialists would be happy to [discuss your project requirements](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences/). In addition, we conducted a webinar in December that goes into even greater detail. Watch: [TO-15 and TO-15A: What You Need to Know, that You Don’t Know](https://info.pacelabs.com/to-15-webinar-dec-8-2022) ## Author - ![Chris Johnson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chris-Johnson.jpg) [Chris Johnson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/chris-johnson/ "Chris Johnson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/chris-johnson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/chris-johnson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ TO-15A: What You Need to Know, that You Don’t Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/to-15a-what-you-need-to-know-that-you-dont-know/ "TO-15A: What You Need to Know, that You Don’t Know") [ What Can Impact Vapor Intrusion Investigations? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/what-can-impact-vapor-intrusion-investigations/ "What Can Impact Vapor Intrusion Investigations?") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Air, EPA **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Chris Johnson --- ### [USP 797 BUDs: How the 2023 Changes Impact Environmental Monitoring Requirements](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797-buds-how-the-2023-changes-impact-environmental-monitoring-requirements/) **Published:** June 14, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## USP 797 BUDs: How the 2023 Changes Impact Environmental Monitoring Requirements - By: Manju Pradeep - June 14, 2023 - 5:00 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BLOG20COVER20PHOTO-1024x684.png "BLOG20COVER20PHOTO – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In November 2023, significant revisions to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapter <797> will go into effect, bringing critical updates to the environmental monitoring standards governing the compounding of sterile preparations. In this post, we delve into the changes to USP 797 BUD standards and how they impact environmental testing requirements. For more information on the 2023 revisions to USP 797, [visit our web page](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/usp-797-laboratory-services/). ### What are BUDs? Beyond Use Dates, commonly referred to as BUDs, are the assigned dates or timeframes after which a compounded sterile preparation (CSP) should not be used. BUDs are determined based on potential for microbial contamination, chemical degradation, or loss of potency, ensuring the compounds administered to patients are both safe and effective. USP 797 BUDs are established using a risk-based approach that looks at a combination of factors, including the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the compounding process, storage conditions, and the specific ingredients used in the preparation. It’s important to remember that BUDs are NOT the same as expiration dates. The BUD is the date beyond which a sterile preparation, such as amoxicillin powder mixed with sterile water, must be discarded. The amoxicillin powder itself may have a longer expiration date, but that does not factor into the BUD. ### USP 797 BUDs: What’s Changed? BUDs are directly related to USP 797 Compounded Sterile Preparation (CSP) categories. To understand the changes to BUDs under USP 797, it’s important to first understand how CSPs will change in the revisions taking effect in November 2023. The current version of USP 797 classifies sterile compounds into high, medium, and low-risk CSPs. This terminology is being replaced by Category 3, Category 2, and Category 1, respectively. The USP 797 BUD chart below shows how BUDs have changed by CSP Category. **Risk Level** **Category** **Previous BUD specifications** **Revised BUD specifications** Low 1 48 hours at room temperature; 13 days refrigerated; 45 days frozen ≤ 12 hours at controlled room temperature; ≤ 24 hours refrigerated Medium 2 30 hours at room temperature; 9 days refrigerated; 45 days frozen > 12 at controlled room temperature; > 24 hours refrigerated High 3 24 hours at room temperature; 3 days refrigerated; 45 days frozen BUDs may be longer but can vary based on the specific conditions and requirements of the CSP. Sterility and endotoxin testing requirement. Compounding pharmacies and other entities compounding sterile preparations have until November to implement these changes. However, the sooner they begin, the easier it will be to ensure you have enough time to adjust policies, procedures, and staff training to comply with the new requirements. Waiting until November could result in non-compliance, putting patients at risk and possibly leading to regulatory consequences. ## Author - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [Manju Pradeep](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/manju-pradeep/ "Manju Pradeep") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/manju-pradeep/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ USP 797 BUDs: How the 2023 Changes Impact Environmental Monitoring Requirements ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797-buds-how-the-2023-changes-impact-environmental-monitoring-requirements/ "USP 797 BUDs: How the 2023 Changes Impact Environmental Monitoring Requirements") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Manju Pradeep --- ### [Pace® News and Views – 2023 Midyear PFAS Update](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-2023-midyear-pfas-update/) **Published:** August 9, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – 2023 Midyear PFAS Update - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - August 9, 2023 - 5:00 pm - Tags: Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/news-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") 2023 has been a busy year for the Pace® emerging contaminants team and the customers we serve. In this special edition of Pace® News and Views, we look at some of the most significant EPA actions taken and proposed in the first half of the year as well as what we’re watching for the remainder of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. ### 2023 – A Look in the Rearview Mirror With less than two years left to achieve the goals outlined in the EPA’s 2012-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap, the agency stepped up its PFAS-related activity. Here are a few highlights: **January 2023** **– UCMR 5 Sampling Begins.** All Public Water Systems (PWS) covered by the [EPA’s Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5)](https://pfas.com/pfas-regulations/ucmr/) were required to begin sampling for the 29 PFAS plus lithium in 2023. Not all systems follow the same schedule. **January 2023 – Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELGs) Plan 15** **Finalized.** Supported by available data, the EPA determined that ELGs for landfill leachate were warranted. Plan 15 also calls for further study of PFAS in wastewater discharge from textile mills and industrial discharge sent to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs). **January 2023 – PFAS Analytical Tools Published.** The EPA’s [PFAS Analytical Tools](https://echo.epa.gov/trends/pfas-tools) integrate nationally available data from programs such as UCMR with readily accessible public data from states, Tribes, and localities to provide a comprehensive view of the manufacture, release, and occurrence of PFAS in communities. **March 2023** **– NPDWR Proposed for 6 PFAS.** In addition to proposing the first-ever enforceable maximum contaminant limits (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, the EPA proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) limits on a combination of four additional PFAS compounds utilizing a Hazard Index (HI): PFBS, PFNA, PFHxS, and GenX (HFPO-DA). [This rule](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202304&RIN=2040-AG18) is expected to be finalized in January of 2024. **April 2023 – EPA Issues ANPRM for Additional PFAS Under CERCLA/Superfund.** In September of 2022, the EPA proposed designating PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act). Before that rule could be finalized, the agency issued another ANPRM (Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) in April seeking input regarding the designation of additional PFAS and other PFAS that degraded into those PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. **May 2023 – EPA Proposes Removing LVEs from TSCA Reporting.** Under the EPA’s Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), certain chemical compounds produced in low volumes or with a low risk of exposure are exempt from full premanufacture notice (PMN) review. In May of this year, the [EPA proposed](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/26/2023-10735/updates-to-new-chemicals-regulations-under-the-toxic-substances-control-act-tsca) removing the low volume (LVE) and low risk of exposure (LoREX) exemptions for all PFAS. **June 2023 – EPA Announces a New Framework for New and New Uses of PFAS.** Assessing new and new uses of potentially toxic chemicals has been part of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for years. [The new framework](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-new-framework-prevent-unsafe-new-pfas-entering-market) promises to tighten up the evaluation of PFAS with a risk-based approach. **June 2023 – Nine Additional PFAS Added to TRI.** The number of PFAS added to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements continues to grow. In June, the [EPA finalized a rule](https://www.epa.gov/chemicals-under-tsca/epa-issues-final-rule-require-reporting-releases-and-other-waste-management) adding an additional nine PFAS for reporting year 2023. This ruling brings the total number of PFAS compounds covered by TRI to 189. **June 2023 – EPA Announces Delay in Hazardous Substances Designation Under RCRA.** Originally intending to finalize the rule in August of this year, the EPA [extended its deadline](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202304&RIN=2050-AH26) for the designation of PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, and GenX (HFPO-DA) as hazardous substances under RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) to February of 2024. **July 2023 – Draft Method 1633 Finalized for Aqueous Matrices.** In July, the EPA announced that Draft 4 of Draft Method 1633 is finalized for aqueous matrices, including wastewater, surface water, and groundwater. Draft Method 1633 is expected to be finalized for all matrices by the end of the year. ### The View Down the Road Here are a few actions we’re anticipating based on EPA announcements for the remainder of 2023 and into Q1 of 2024. **September 2023** **– TSCA Reporting Expansion.** In 2021, the EPA [proposed a rule](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/11/25/2022-25583/tsca-section-8a7-reporting-and-recordkeeping-requirements-for-perfluoroalkyl-and-polyfluoroalkyl) expanding the TSCA reporting and record-keeping requirements for PFAS manufacturers. This rule is expected to be finalized in September 2023. **Late 2023 – Draft Method 1633 Expected to be Finalized.** As noted above, the EPA expects to issue the final version of Method 1633 in late 2023 and to include quality control acceptance for all eight environmental matrices (wastewater, surface water, groundwater, soil, biosolids, sediment, landfill leachate, and fish tissue) derived from the multi-lab validation study. An accompanying DOD multi-laboratory validation study report that summarizes the results for the solid matrices and the landfill leachate matrix is also expected to be made available. **December 2023 – NPRM for Additional PFAS under TRI.** [Per the EPA’s regulatory agenda](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202304&RIN=2070-AL03), the agency expects to issue a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which would add additional PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) database under EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act). **January 2024 – NPDWR for 6 PFAS Finalized.** The current expectation is that the EPA will finalize the NPDWR for PFAS in January 2024. **February 2024** **– CERCLA Hazardous Substances Designation.** As noted above, the EPA’s deadline for finalizing [the rule](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202304&RIN=2050-AH26) listing PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, and GenX as hazardous constituents under CERCLA is now February 2024. **TBD – *De Minimus* Reporting Exemption** – Late in 2022, the EPA [published a proposed rule](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/12/05/2022-26022/changes-to-reporting-requirements-for-per--and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-and-to-supplier) that would eliminate the *de minimus* reporting exemption for PFAS under TRI. The public comment period closed in February, but as of now, we have not heard anything new on this front. ### Anything Could Happen In the world of emerging contaminants, it’s important to be ready for just about anything. The EPA’s deadlines can be moved up as well as extended. As we’ve seen from the CERCLA and NPDWR proposals, the agency is also open to adding certain PFAS to existing proposals. We’ll keep watching in the months ahead and sharing the news as well as insights we think will be important to our customers. As always, if you need help navigating this journey, don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://pfas.com/contact/). ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Air Center of Excellence](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air-center-of-excellence/) **Published:** August 15, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Air Center of Excellence - By: Mariah Peronto - August 15, 2023 - 7:07 pm - Tags: Air ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SD3_0845-1024x681.jpg "SD3_0845 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Sherri Lloyd, Product Marketing Manager at Pace®, spoke with Mariah Peronto, Air Program Manager for Pace®, to discuss the Air Center of Excellence which officially opened in May 2023. ### Pace® recently opened an Air Center of Excellence. Can you tell us a little bit about the background behind this decision? As readers may know, creating a Center of Excellence, or CoE, is a popular way for companies to enhance their performance and competitiveness by establishing a dedicated team or department responsible for developing and promoting best practices in a particular area. Pace® has been providing air testing services for over three decades. It made sense to concentrate this expertise and bring together professionals with deep air testing and analysis experience, while adding significant capacity to address a variety of needs. Today, the Pace® Air Center of Excellence is the largest air lab testing facility in the United States. An added benefit of the Pace® Air CoE is its alignment to our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program and reducing our impact on the environment. ### That’s interesting. Can you go into a little more depth on the ESG impact? As a company that cares about the environment, Pace® actively seeks out ways to minimize our carbon footprint by reducing waste and conserving space. The consolidation of our two biggest air laboratories into a single Air Center of Excellence is a significant accomplishment toward that end. In addition, with the current labor market, innovative management of people has become more critical. The Air Center of Excellence enables better talent management and skills training, while providing customers easy access to technical expertise. ### Thanks for that background. Can you highlight some of the benefits that working with Pace® provides to organizations requiring air testing and analysis? **![PACE-NASHVILLE-AIRLAB-103](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PACE-NASHVILLE-AIRLAB-103.jpg)**I am happy to say that we have increased our capacity to meet the growing demand. Our range of sampling media and setups is one of the largest in the United States, boasting 6,400 cans available at the Air CoE and 11,000 throughout the network. Through canister inventory consolidation, we have gained management efficiencies in a market with very tight supply. Additionally, we are currently conducting a pilot program for just-in-time distribution centers to better cater to the real-time needs of clients across the country. Also, by having a centralized location with a wealth of subject-matter expertise and tools, we can streamline the training and implementation of new methods. This enables us to effectively scale continuous improvement initiatives and develop and monitor quality control systems more efficiently to meet the needs of our clients. I have every confidence that our Air Center of Excellence will lead the way in establishing itself as a model for innovation and quality. From a quality perspective, our recently introduced Center of Excellence LIMs system is efficient and adaptable, designed to meet the varied needs of both our clients and the regulatory environment. Our team of experts stays informed of the latest industry developments, enabling us to choose the most effective approaches and provide our teams with training on the latest technologies, techniques, processes, and tools. ### Can you tell us how Pace® is investing in the CoE? Of course. With the establishment of this center, we can now streamline our resources and improve our efficiency. By adopting best practices, we can eliminate waste and avoid unnecessary duplication of effort. As a result, we can save costs and allocate these funds towards enhancing the customer experience. I’d also like to mention that the money saved from the real estate consolidation has been reinvested into the laboratory to accommodate the growing need for canisters and to purchase additional instrumentation. ### How is the Air Center of Excellence different from other Pace® laboratories that provide air analysis? Historically, our primary air labs were canister-based labs doing whole air analysis from summa canisters and tedlar bags. In contrast, our specialty air labs analysis included sorbent-based methods where air is drawn through a sorbent bed and further processed. These samples may be analyzed in the semi volatile or metals departments instead, similar to the way that you would analyze a water and soil extract. When we decided to set up the Air Center of Excellence, we concluded that the best way to go was to concentrate on the air analysis from summa canisters and tedlar bags. This would allow us to provide our customer with a better ultimate experience. ### What do you envision in the future for the Air Center of Excellence? There are multiple areas that we are looking to focus on; innovation, standardization of best practices, PFAS expansion, and an ongoing investment in the training and development of our team. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, and the focus on these areas is integral to that goal.![PACE-NASHVILLE-AIRLAB-039](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PACE-NASHVILLE-AIRLAB-039.jpg) We will have a team focused on standardization of best practices to improve our customers day to day. Keeping an eye on the future, we will also be expanding our PFAS Air capabilities and bringing on additional air methods. This will involve our active participation in committees for emerging methods and bringing new methods online that we believe will be beneficial to our customers. As always, our thought leaders will continue to share insights on topics that affect our customers through webinars, articles, and speaking engagements at conferences. The Pace® Air CoE will continue its innovation, reducing our impact on the environment by looking towards new technologies. We are also looking into ways to reduce our carbon footprint by utilizing more sustainable materials and processes. Our commitment to continuous improvement will help ensure that our customers receive the best service and results possible. ### Any final thoughts? I want to express my gratitude to all our air customers who were understanding of the change. By consolidating Pace® air testing capabilities we can now serve our consumers with greater capacity and quicker outcomes. Customers can also pick up and return sample canisters at convenient places through our localized distribution network that supports the Air CoE. ## Author - ![Mariah Peronto, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mariah-Peronto.jpg) [Mariah Peronto](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/mariah-peronto/ "Mariah Peronto") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/mariah-peronto/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/mariah-peronto/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-hon-rule-why-pilot-studies-matter/ "The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter") [ Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion: Insights and Analysis from Our Recent Webinar ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/decoding-state-regulations-on-vapor-intrusion-insights-and-analysis-from-our-recent-webinar/ "Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion: Insights and Analysis from Our Recent Webinar") [ Everything You Need to Know About the HON Rule ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-hon-rule/ "Everything You Need to Know About the HON Rule") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Air **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Mariah Peronto --- ### [Pace® News and Views – September 2023](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-news-and-views-september-2023/) **Published:** September 7, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® News and Views – September 2023 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - September 7, 2023 - 7:30 pm - Tags: CERCLA, DOD, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/news-1-1024x597.jpg "news-1 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") We’ve rounded the halfway point in 2023 and are well into the third quarter of the year. Regulatorily speaking, summer is often a slow time of year. Still, there are quite a few actions worth noting before we enter the busy fall season. ### EPA Sets Timeline for Removal of de Minimus Exemption In July, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent a long-awaited notice of intent to the OMB (Office of Management and Budget) regarding its plan to eliminate the *de minimus* reporting exemption under the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Currently, this exemption eliminates the reporting requirements for any company discharging less than 100 pounds of TRI-listed chemicals, including the 189 PFAS currently covered by TRI. Once the EPA sends the plan to the OMB, the OMB will need to assess the financial impact of the plan. The OMB’s assessment could impact the timeline, but the EPA intends to have the review process complete and a final rule promulgated by November 30, 2023. ### PFAS Included in EPA Enforcement Priorities The EPA has identified “addressing exposure to PFAS” as one of its [top three enforcement priorities for 2023-2027](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-federal-enforcement-priorities-protect-communities-pollution). The details included implementing the PFAS Strategic Roadmap and holding those parties responsible for releasing PFAS into the environment accountable. ### First Set of UCMR 5 Data Available In 2023, Public Water Systems (PWS) serving 10,000 customers or more plus 800 randomly selected small systems were scheduled to begin testing for 29 PFAS plus lithium. The EPA has now publicly released the first set of [occurrence data](https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/occurrence-data-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule#5). PFOA and PFOS are two of the most widely studied PFAS. One or both of these PFAS were measured at or above the EPA’s minimum reporting level (MRL) and, therefore, above the EPA’s Health Advisory (HA) levels for 7.8-8.5% of PWSs in the first sampling event. However, the EPA’s data suggests that any detectable concentration of PFOA or PFOS is considered unsafe. HFPO-DA (GenX) was found in only one PWS above its health advisory level, and PFBS was not found above its health advisory level in any of the systems reporting. ### EPA Rescinds Interim Recommendations for Addressing Groundwater Contaminated with PFOA and PFOS [As reported by the ASDWA (Association of State Drinking Water Administrators)](https://www.asdwa.org/2023/08/17/epa-rescinds-2019-pfas-groundwater-memo/), the EPA has published a Notice of Rescinded Guidance for its [2019 memorandum](https://www.epa.gov/pfas/interim-recommendations-addressing-groundwater-contaminated-pfoa-and-pfos) “*Interim Recommendations to Address Groundwater Contaminated with Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctanesulfonate*.” The EPA rescinded the memo because it no longer reflects the best, currently available science. The rescission will allow CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) and RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) site managers to investigate contaminated groundwater at levels below the previous screening level of 40 ppt and preliminary remediation goal of 70 ppt for PFOA and PFOS in sources (or potential sources) of drinking water. ### EPA Issues New Test Order for PFAS ![PACE-1700-MN-112 (2)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PACE-1700-MN-112202.jpg)Under the auspices of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) the EPA is authorized to order chemical manufacturers to conduct toxicity analysis and/or turn over all existing data on certain chemicals. On August 15, the EPA ordered three manufacturers [to conduct and submit testing on 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propanoyl fluoride (HFPO-DAF)](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-next-test-order-under-national-testing-strategy-pfas-used-chemical). HFPO-DAF is used to make the chemical HFPO-DA, frequently referred to as GenX, a compound widely used as a replacement for PFOA. ### NRWA Wins Nearly $1.2B Settlement to Help Small and Rural Water Systems Cover PFAS Costs The National Rural Water Systems Association (NRWA) recently [settled for nearly $1.2B](https://content.nrwa.org/home/news/15539848/nearly-12b-settlement-win-for-water-systems-against-manufacturers-of-pfas) with several producers of PFAS. The association will use these funds to help small and rural water systems participating in the [NRWA PFAS Cost Recovery Program](https://nrwa.org/issues/pfas/) cover the cost of PFAS testing, treatment, and remediation. The program is still open for new registrants. [Contact us](https://pfas.com/contact/) for the PFAS laboratory services needed to support your system’s analysis requirements. ### CERCLA Expansion Comment Period Closed Though it has yet to do so, the EPA signaled its intent to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA in early 2022. Then, in March of 2023, the OMB approved an additional EPA request to consider designating PFAS, as a class or subclass, hazardous under CERCLA. In a scaled-back version of that request, the EPA issued an APNRM (Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking), which would add seven additional PFAS to the CERCLA list of hazardous substances: PFBS, PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, PFBA, PFHxA, and PFDA. The EPA has also suggested listing precursors to PFOA, PFOS, and the seven listed PFAS compounds. On August 11, the public comment period for the CERCLA expansion closed, clearing one more hurdle to implementation. ### DOD PFAS Task Force Releases 3 Significant Guidance Documents In early July, the DOD (Department of Defense) PFAS Task Force issued three guidance documents that may have a significant impact on the military’s efforts to address PFAS contamination stemming from military activities and installations: - [Interim Guidance on the Destruction or Disposal of Materials Containing PFAS](https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/eer/ecc/pfas/docs/news/Memorandum_for_Interim_Guidance_on_Destruction_or_Disposal_of_Materials_Containing_PFAS_in_the_U.S.pdf) - [Interim Actions to Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Migration from DOD Installations and National Guard Facilities](https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/eer/ecc/pfas/docs/policies/Memorandum-for-Taking-Interim-Actions-to-Address-PFAS-Migration-from-DoD-Installations-and-National-Guard-Facilities.pdf) - [Sampling of PFAS in DOD-Owned Drinking Water Systems](https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/eer/ecc/pfas/docs/policies/Memorandum-for-Sampling-of-PFAS-in-DoD-Owned-Drinking-Water-Systems.pdf) ### Draft IRIS (Integrated Risk Information System) Tox Assessment for PFHxS Ready for Public Comment The EPA’s IRIS toxicologic assessments are an important step toward understanding and effectively regulating specific PFAS compounds. On July 25, the EPA announced that [the toxicological assessment for Perfluorohexanesulfonic Acid (PFHxS)](https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris_drafts/recordisplay.cfm?deid=355410) and its related salts is now ready for public comment. PFHxS has been used to promote water- and stain-resistance in a variety of consumer products, such as carpets, food packaging, textiles, and electronics. It is also used as a surfactant in industry and in the aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used for fire suppression. ### Is Kale Bad for You? Finally, if kale’s not your thing, here’s news you can use as you argue with friends and family who think the bitter green vegetable is the cornerstone to health and longevity. A recent study found detectable PFAS in seven out of eight kale samples purchased from different grocery stores across the country. Now, for those of you who happen to like kale, it may be premature to clean out your fridge. Critics say the new study was too small to draw any real conclusions, and a much larger study in 2020 found 97% of the 700+ samples tested to be PFAS-free. At the end of the day, kale is a divisive enough topic as it is. We’ll wait for more data before we add PFAS to the argument for or against. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, DOD, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Dioxins and Furans – An Analytical Challenge](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-and-furans-an-analytical-challenge/) **Published:** June 4, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Dioxins and Furans – An Analytical Challenge - By: Sherri Lloyd - June 4, 2024 - 5:00 pm - Tags: Dioxin, Furan ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PACE-NASHVILLE-321-2-1024x681.jpg "PACE-NASHVILLE-321-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### **A Discussion with Keith Sturgeon, Pace® POPs Department Manager** Dioxins and furans are types of chemicals that belong to a category of harmful substances known as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). The mention of “dioxin” often raises concerns due to its highly toxic nature and its ability to accumulate in organisms. Sherri Lloyd, Product Marketing Manager at Pace®, recently spoke with Keith Sturgeon, Pace® POPs Department Manager to discuss Dioxins and Furans and why they are some of the most complicated compounds to analyze. ### Tell us a little bit about how you became an expert in POPs. My journey in this industry began at the age of 19, conducting mass spectrometry analysis. After earning a Geology degree from North Carolina State, I joined Duke University to establish a lab for Stable Isotope Extraction and analysis for the Duke University Marine Lab. Transitioning from a Geochemical (Paleoclimatology) technician role at Duke University, I ventured into the private sector with Triangle Labs, focusing on Dioxin analysis as a Mass Spectrometer Analyst. Under the guidance of early experts in Dioxin analysis, I honed my skills in analyzing Dioxins, Furans, PCBs, and PAH’s using HRMS. Subsequently, I spent a decade in California studying POPs compounds and deepening my understanding of the industry at large as well as the various analyses available. Following the birth of my daughter, I returned to North Carolina, working briefly at SGS before settling at Pace® Analytical. For the past decade, I have served as the Department Manager of the POPs group at Pace® sharing knowledge with a new wave of analysts and helping to carry forward the tradition of excellence and innovation. ### Let’s start by discussing the sources of Dioxin and Furans and what they are used for. To answer the last part of this question first, it must be pointed out that these substances do not serve any practical function independently. Dioxins and furans are unintentional byproducts generated during various processes, such as herbicide production, wood pulp bleaching in the pulp and paper industry, and the incineration of various materials. While generally considered a matter for larger scaled incineration facilities and manufacturing facilities, the compounds can also be formed by backyard and household trash burning- anywhere given the right conditions with a source of chlorine present. While the process for their formation is generally well understood, new sources are still being discovered and even inadvertently introduced. ### So, let’s talk about why the analysis of these compounds are so complicated. The analysis of Dioxins and furans are indeed some of the most complicated analyses in the industry comparable to PCBs and PBDEs. These compounds exhibit high toxicity level at very low concentrations. The necessity to analyze at such low concentrations (often referred to as ultra-trace levels) presents significant challenges. At such low levels, isolating these compounds from various matrices can be difficult. Everything from complex soil matrices and tissue to plain water can host these compounds. Each type of matrix necessitates a distinct procedure to accurately separate and isolate the compounds from any potential chemical interferences that could cause hindrance in the analysis. Various extraction processes followed up by numerous cleanup (isolation or enrichment) steps are required before the sample can even begin the process of being analyzed- an analysis that generally requires very sensitive and technically advanced and expensive equipment. While there are some changes underway, led by Pace® in the US, the EPA (according to their offices) currently have no plans to overhaul the methods to move away from these labor-intensive and expensive instruments. ### Pace® has been at the forefront of Dioxins and Furans testing and analysis for years. Could you explore this topic in more detail? This story requires some historical background. Back in the late 80s, Pace® started analyzing for Dioxins and Furans, a time when the methods and technical procedures were not as well understood as they are today. Handling samples demanded even more specialized and individualized care back then compared to now, with many processes being tailored in labs by adjusting the methodologies of that time to address various matrix challenges. This necessitated a deep understanding of the chemistry and physics underpinning these procedures. At that point, only a handful of labs, a small fraction of those currently in operation, were equipped for such analysis due to the specialized expertise and frankly the costly equipment needed. Pace® stood out in this regard, and because of our expertise we were afforded and took advantage of the opportunity to participate in numerous groundbreaking studies and activities. As time moved forward and technologies evolved, Pace® remained committed to investing in education and research with its now highly specialized team, many of which remain with the company to this day. They are passing on their knowledge to a new generation of analysts to carry forward the legacy of innovation, while continuously enhancing and refining techniques for these analyses and others like them. ### Are there any sample types that are particularly challenging for dioxin analysis? ![Untitled design (4)-1](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled20design204-1.png)There are many. While most labs that offer this service focus on the basic water, soil, and air matrices, dioxins and furans can accumulate in a wide variety of other matrices – such as primary chemicals used in manufacturing, carpet, asphalt, waste sludge, animal feeds, oils just to name a handful- all of which can present unknown obstacles to analysis. At Pace®, we take pride in our team’s ability to handle virtually any conceivable matrix and have many clients that depend on our flexibility and ingenuity to find solutions to these problematic matrices. #### When selecting a laboratory for Dioxin Furan Analysis what should a customer look for? Having worked almost exclusively in the dioxin industry for the past 25 years, I believe that what truly distinguishes one lab from another is rarely the detection limits they can achieve (most labs are comparable in this aspect and generally meet industry standards) or the overall lab capacity. While the turnaround time for results and timely delivery are crucial, maintaining strong and timely communications with clients is, in the long term, what separates a great lab from the rest. These analyses are not standardized procedures; issues can arise. Therefore, I consider effective communication regarding result delivery to be the most critical aspect of our role as a service provider. We understand that many clients have time-sensitive concerns that impact decisions on future steps and expenditures, hinging on our results. When a lab commits to a date, it must adhere to it. If unforeseen circumstances arise, such as instrument malfunctions or sample complications, and these do happen industry wide, it is essential to notify the client promptly, discuss alternatives, and adjust expectations so that the client can adjust their timelines accordingly. In industries that rely on our services, having a dependable partner who can deliver as needed or offer flexibility when plans deviate is indispensable. ##### Where Can I Lean More or Get a Quote for Pace® Services? Pace® has been providing testing and analysis for Dioxins/Furans and PCB Congeners for over three decades. If you have questions or would like a quote for services, [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). We’re here to help! ## Author - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [Sherri Lloyd](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/sherri-r-lloyd/ "Sherri Lloyd") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/sherri-r-lloyd/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Dioxins and Furans – An Analytical Challenge ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-and-furans-an-analytical-challenge/ "Dioxins and Furans – An Analytical Challenge") [ ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 Q&A ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/astm-d8421-epa-8327-qa/ "ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 Q&A") [ ASTM D8421 / EPA 8327: A Faster, More Affordable PFAS Test Method ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/astm-d8421-epa-8327-a-faster-more-affordable-pfas-test-method/ "ASTM D8421 / EPA 8327: A Faster, More Affordable PFAS Test Method") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Dioxin, Furan **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Sherri Lloyd --- ### [What Compounding Pharmacies Nationwide Can Learn from California](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/what-compounding-pharmacies-nationwide-can-learn-from-california/) **Published:** November 18, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What Compounding Pharmacies Nationwide Can Learn from California - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - November 18, 2025 - 2:00 pm - Tags: USP 797 ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/blog-header-32.jpg "blog header (32) – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As a standard of minimums, USP <797> lays a solid foundation for preserving patient safety and the efficacy of compounded sterile preparations. The expectation is that pharmacies will conduct further risk assessments to establish more detailed SOPs that address specific areas of their business. Not content to leave it up to their members, some state pharmaceutical boards take USP <797> a step further by creating legal requirements that are more prescriptive. California’s new rules for compounding pharmacies went into effect on October 1, 2025. In this post, I’ll review some of the revisions that impact compounding pharmacies in California. I will also make a case for why compounding pharmacies across the country might want to model California’s new rules in their own standard operating procedures (SOPs). **A Couple of Caveats** In the next section, the copy in italics is taken directly from the final text of the standard, but for brevity’s sake, I left out large blocks of text. As always, consult [the final order](https://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/laws_regs/1735_38_oa.pdf) and your state pharmacy board requirements when making critical compliance decisions. In addition, the final order covers more than just USP <797>. We’ll be focusing on Article 4.6 Sterile Compounding in this post, but other sections may also apply to your organization, including Article 4.5 Nonsterile Compounding (USP <795), Article 4.7 Hazardous Drugs (USP <800>), and Article 4.8 Radiopharmaceuticals (USP <825). With those caveats out of the way, let’s get into a few details. ### **California Pharmacy Board Goes Beyond USP <797>** As I mentioned in my introduction, USP <797> is a standard of minimums, and like many other states, the California State Pharmacy Board’s requirements build on that baseline. Below are some examples that jump out at me as I review California’s requirements. #### ***1736.2 Personnel Training and Evaluation*** *(b) Initial and ongoing aseptic manipulation training and competency documentation shall include the Primary Engineering Control (PEC) type and PEC unique identifier used during the evaluation. Aseptic manipulation competency evaluation and requalification shall be performed using the same procedures, type of equipment, and materials used in aseptic compounding…* *(c) Aseptic manipulation ongoing training and competency shall occur each time and for each staff member involved in an occurrence where the quality assurance program required by the SOPs yields an unacceptable result, as defined in the SOPs, that may indicate microbial contamination of CSPs due to poor practices. Aseptic manipulation ongoing training and competency procedures shall be defined in the facility’s SOPs.* *(d) Compounding personnel or persons with direct supervision and control of compounding personnel who fail any aspect of the aseptic manipulation ongoing training and competency evaluation shall not be involved in compounding of a CSP until after successfully passing training and competency in the deficient area(s) as detailed in the facility’s SOPs. A person with only direct supervision and control of personnel who fails any aspect of the aseptic manipulation ongoing training and competency evaluation may continue to provide only direct supervision and control of personnel for no more than 30 days after a failure of any aspect while applicable aseptic manipulation ongoing training and competency evaluation results are pending.* **Relevance** Clause 2(b) contains language that is particularly important for larger enterprises with multiple laboratories or pharmacies that use a training center. Under the revised California standard, evaluations must be done in an environment identical to the one the individual will be working in. If personal work in multiple sites with even slightly different SOPs, equipment, or materials, they must be re-evaluated in that environment.![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/blog-square-18-260x260.jpg "blog square (18) – Pace Analytical") Also, under USP <797>, compounding pharmacies need to define an SOP for addressing unacceptable results, but the standard does explicitly call for retraining. California’s revised standard is more explicit in 2(c), requiring competency training and testing for each person involved in the exceedance. Furthermore, the standard defines how quickly the training and re-evaluation needs to happen and what these individuals are authorized to do in the meantime. If nothing else, the need to go through training again may be enough to make sure processes are followed correctly the first time. ### ***1736.3 Personnel Hygiene and Garbing*** *(c) With the exception of sterile gloves, garb shall be donned in an anteroom or immediately outside the segregated compounding area (SCA). Sterile gloves shall be donned in a classified room or SCA. Donning and doffing garb shall not occur in the anteroom at the same time unless the facility’s SOPs define specific processes that must be followed to prevent contamination.* **Relevance** In some healthcare facilities, air changes aren’t high enough to compensate for shedding when removing garb. In addition, these areas are often quite small, which can compound the issue. These garbing best-practices are highly recommended, especially in hospital settings. *(e) Any garbing accommodations provided by a designated person shall be documented and the documentation shall include the name of the individual granted the accommodation, date granted and description of the reasons for granting the accommodation. The record shall be retained in accordance with Business and Professions Code section 4081.* **Relevance** USP <797> allows designated person(s) to grant garbing accommodations and lays out a few examples in section 3.1. Note that these are only examples. Many of the compounding pharmacies I work with are more explicit in their SOPs, banning things such as nail polish, fake nails, facial hair, and so on from their cleanroom environments. California’s rule goes beyond USP <797> by requiring any accommodations to the garbing rules to be documented, including why the accommodation was granted and by whom. A documented audit trail is always a best practice, whether you’re complying with USP <797> or any other standard or regulation. I also like this clause because garbing accommodations can too easily become tradition, e.g., always allowing people to wear their wedding rings in the cleanroom. Anything that may compromise patient safety should be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis and documented. Since I often get asked how long records need to be retained, I also like that California specifies that these records must be retained in accordance with [Business and Professions Code section 4081](https://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/laws_regs/lawbook.pdf). This is California law pertaining to record keeping and retention for facilities dealing with pharmaceuticals or medical devices. ### ***Article 1736.4 Facilities and Engineering Controls*** *(c)(1) Designated compounding area(s) shall typically be maintained at a temperature of 20° Celsius or cooler.* *(2) The temperature shall be monitored in each room of the designated compounding area each day that compounding is performed, either manually or by a continuous recording device.* **Relevance** A similar clause is included in USP <797>, but it is a “should” instead of a “shall.” Arguably, “shall” means “must,” but the California State Pharmacy Board added “typically” for reasons unknown to me. Feel free to [email me](mailto:rhonda.lintner@pacelabs.com?subject=Re:%20California%20Compounding%20Pharmacy%20Rules%20post) if you have more insight into why they added “typically” to this clause. Although 20° Celsius (68° Fahrenheit) is on the cool side of comfortable, if you’ve ever tried to work in full compounding garb, you know how quickly things can heat up, literally to the point of sweating through your garb. This can increase shedding and the potential for contamination. While both California and USP <797> allow for either continuous monitoring or a once-a-day temperature check, my experience suggests that continuous monitoring may be the more prudent approach. #### **Why California’s Rules Deserve a Closer Look** As I noted at the beginning of this post, USP <797> is a standard of minimums, and it’s up to each compounding pharmacy to perform its own risk assessments and develop SOPs that address those patient risks. Even if your business doesn’t operate in California, reviewing its more explicit requirements can uncover valuable practices worth integrating into your own procedures. Furthermore, with the growing prevalence of mail order pharmaceuticals, pharmacies may need to align with California’s rules—and those of other states—to continue serving a nationwide market. These mandates can not only help ensure compliance but also drive improvements in quality and safety across your operations. While this is a brief review of specific areas of a complex topic, if you have questions or want to discuss how these standards might impact your pharmacy, [please reach out](mailto:BSCIClientManagement@pacelabs.com?subject=Question%20on%20compounding%20pharmacy%20rules). We’re here to help you navigate the regulatory landscape and keep patient safety front and center. ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – January 2024](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-january-2024/) **Published:** January 18, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – January 2024 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - January 18, 2024 - 6:00 pm - Tags: Consumer Products, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFAS20News20and20Views-2-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Happy New Year! While we’re waiting for the EPA to publish final limits on PFAS in drinking water and to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, there’s still plenty more PFAS in the news to focus on. This month, we’ll start with actions at the state level and then highlight some legislation percolating at the federal level. ### Ringing in the New Year with New PFAS Prohibitions As people across the country counted down the seconds until midnight, many probably didn’t realize they were also counting down the seconds to significant changes to laws governing PFAS in food packaging and other consumer goods in some states. Here are a few limits and bans on intentionally added PFAS that went into effect on January 1, 2024. - **Colorado** now [prohibits the sale or distribution](https://www.leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb22-1345) of fiber-based food packaging and other products, such as fabric treatments, carpets, cosmetics, juvenile products, and textile furnishings, to which PFAS has been intentionally added. - **Maryland** now [prohibits intentionally added PFAS](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/Chapters_noln/CH_138_hb0275e.pdf) in Class B fire-fighting foam, rugs and carpets, and food packaging constructed of plant-based materials. Manufacturers of rugs and carpets are required to establish a Certificate of Compliance (CoC). - **Minnesota** also banned [intentionally added PFAS in food packaging](https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/325F.075), effective January 1, 2024. However, Minnesota’s law is a bit more expansive as it goes beyond those packaging materials that come into contact with the food. One frequently cited example is the ink used on an external package label. ### Extended Bans on PFAS in Intentionally Added Products Meanwhile, a couple of states that had planned limits on intentionally added PFAS in food packaging extended their deadlines. - **Rhode Island** had initially set a ban on PFAS in food packaging that would take effect on January 1; however, the ban was [extended to July 31, 2024](https://www.packaginglaw.com/news/rhode-island-extends-effective-date-pfas-ban-food-packaging). - **Maine** had planned to follow Washington State’s approach to banning PFAS once safer alternatives could be identified. As a reminder, since February 2023, Washington has prohibited intentionally added PFAS in wraps, plates, food boats, and pizza boxes. The Maine Department of Ecology [cites Washington’s Safer Alternatives Assessment](https://www.maine.gov/dep/safechem/packaging/index.html), but elected to defer banning specific PFAS until more data could be gathered on their use in Maine and the economic impact of the ban. ### Washington State Publishes Draft PFAS Regulatory Determinations Speaking of Washington State, in December, the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) published its [Draft Regulatory Determinations Report to the Legislature](https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/documents/2304062.pdf). This report identifies additional consumer products for which the DOE recommends restrictions based on the identification of safer alternatives. In its report, the agency recommends placing PFAS restrictions on apparel (not including shoes, professional apparel, or gear), cleaning products, and automotive washes. ### Michigan Establishes Surface Water Values for PFAS ![water source](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/water20source.png)In October, the Water Resource Division (WRD) of The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) [announced](https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/press-releases/2023/10/12/new-surface-wqv) that it had established additional water quality values (WQVs) for PFHxS and PFNA. Limits include 210 ppt of PFHxS and 30 ppt of PFNA for regular surface water and 59 ppt for PFHxS and 19 ppt for PFNA if the surface water is a protected drinking water source. Limits for PFOA (0.066 μg/L), PFOS (0.011 μg/L), and PFBS (8.3 μg/L) in surface water had already been established by the agency. ### Wisconsin Halts Groundwater Standards Due to Costs Industrial dischargers of PFAS in Wisconsin [got a reprieve](https://www.natlawreview.com/article/wisconsin-pfas-groundwater-standards-halted-now) last month when the Wisconsin DNR halted the implementation of its groundwater standards for four PFAS, including PFOA, PFOS, HFPO-DA (GenX), and PFBS. By law, the agency can only enact standards that exceed an implementation cost of $10 million with specific authorization from the state legislature. The cost of implementing the new standards was estimated to exceed $33 million in the first two years. ### Vermont Publishes 2023 PFAS Roadmap In December, the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources published its [2023 PFAS Roadmap](https://dec.vermont.gov/sites/dec/files/documents/DEC-PFAS-Roadmap-December-2023-Final.pdf). Although labeled 2023, this roadmap looks forward to how the agency plans to address PFAS moving forward. ### 2024 NDAA PFAS Provisions Once again, the [2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2670) includes provisions regarding PFAS. As outlined [in this article](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2670) by Holland & Knight, many of the provisions relate to the identification, control, and remediation of PFAS at military sites. Section 334 authorizes the appropriation of $1 million to the DOD to award prizes for the development of technologies for the thermal destruction of PFAS. Given the many destruction technologies under development, the limited focus on thermal destruction is interesting. ### No PFAS in Cosmetics Acts Reintroduced in Congress In late November, the [No PFAS in Cosmetics Act](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6519/text/ih) was reintroduced in Congress. This law would prohibit the use of intentionally added PFAS, defined as synthetic compounds with at least one fully fluorinated carbon, in cosmetic products and packaging. If passed, this law would repeal Section 3506 of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022. ### PFAS Action Act Reintroduced in Congress In December, representatives in D.C. also reintroduced the [PFAS Action Act](https://debbiedingell.house.gov/uploadedfiles/12.1_pfas_action_act.pdf). This bill requires actions the EPA is already expected to take in 2024, including setting limits on certain PFAS in drinking water and designating certain PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. Beyond that, the bill would require additional reporting and controls on PFAS. For example, the EPA would be required to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous air pollutants within 180 days and to place discharge limits on industrial releases of PFAS. A similar bill had previously passed the House but failed to become law. ### Good News for Those Who Love Blue Crabs and Oysters! Finally, it’s the new year, so we thought we’d end with some good news! If you’re still reeling from the small study that detected [PFAS in kale](https://www.verywellhealth.com/kale-samples-pfas-7563811) last year, you might be interested in [this story out of Maryland](https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/public-health/maryland-fish-pfas-TMUXSCRSYNFU3IDNV4ZQQLERQY/). While the state is telling residents to limit their consumption of certain types of fish, they’ve given the go-ahead for blue crabs and oysters saying the levels of PFAS detected are not concerning. I don’t know about you, but I’d swap my kale for a crab fest any day! ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Consumer Products, Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – March 2024](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-march-2024/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – March 2024 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - March 20, 2024 - 7:15 pm - Tags: Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PFAS20News20and20Views-2-1024x512.png "PFAS20News20and20Views-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") This month’s PFAS News & Views will be heavily focused on legislative efforts happening at the state level. But before we get into those actions, we will kick things off with the latest updates to the TSCA (Toxic Control Substances Act) reporting rule. ### EPA Dramatically Expands List of Known PFAS for TSCA Reporting Last month, we reported that the EPA had issued a list of known PFAS compounds covered by the recently finalized TSCA reporting rules. That list, which included 1,224 compounds, was not considered exhaustive. (The EPA had initially estimated that 1,462 compounds would be covered.) In February, the EPA revised its list of PFAS for TSCA reporting. Blowing past the original estimates, this list now stands at [12,696 compounds](https://cdxapps.epa.gov/oms-substance-registry-services/substance-list-details/490). Despite the dramatic increase, the EPA still notes in the description that this is “not an exhaustive list.” ### WI Senate Proposes Suspending Rulemaking Procedures for PFAS in Groundwater [SB 1022](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/proposals/sb1022) was introduced into the Wisconsin State Senate on February 13, 2024. Current Wisconsin law requires agencies to suspend working on a permanent rule if it is determined that the proposed rule may result in more than $10,000,000 in implementation and compliance costs over any two-year period. If passed as introduced, SB 1022 would allow the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to continue working on rulemaking for PFAS limits in groundwater even if the financial implications of the rule are estimated to exceed the two-year limit. ### CO SB 24-081 Adds Additional PFAS Bans The Colorado legislature is considering a bill that would strengthen the current law ([HB22-1345](https://www.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/2022a_1345_signed.pdf)) regarding intentionally added PFAS in consumer products. The new bill ([SB24-081](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-081)) would add several key provisions, such as: - Repealing the exemption from Class B fire-fighting foam rules for gasoline distribution facilities, refineries, and chemical plants, effective January 1, 2025. - Prohibiting the installation of artificial turf, effective July 1, 2024. - Prohibiting the sale or distribution of outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions that contains intentionally added PFAS unless the product is accompanied by a disclosure statement, effective January 1, 2025. This provision would automatically be repealed and replaced by a ban on PFAS in these products on January 1, 2028. - Banning the sale or distribution of cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, menstruation products, ski wax, and textile articles that contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals, effective January 1, 2025. On January 1, 2032, this provision would automatically be repealed and replaced by a ban on any nonexempted product that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals. ### CA Introduces Bill to Eliminate PFAS by 2030 California [SB-903](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB903) was introduced on February 21. This bill prohibits the distribution, sale, or offer for sale of products containing intentionally added PFAS unless the Department of Toxic Substances Control determines that the use of PFAS in the product is currently unavoidable, the prohibition is preempted by federal law, or the product is “used.” At present, intentionally added is defined to include PFAS, such as manufacturing aids or fluorination, that enter the product whether it has a functional effect on the product or not. If passed, the ban would take effect on January 1, 2030. ### NY Proposes Several Bills Banning PFAS in Consumer Products ![march news](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/march20news.png)The New York state legislature is considering several bills banning PFAS in a variety of products: [A3556](https://www.nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A03556&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y) would ban PFAS in several product categories, including textiles, rugs, fabric treatments, cookware, ski waxes, architectural paints, children’s products, cleaning products, and anti-fogging sprays & wipes, effective January 1, 2026. Interestingly, this bill follows the path set by California in banning both intentionally added PFAS as well as any PFAS above the “practical quantitation limit,” as measured in total organic fluorine. [A6969](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A6969) would ban intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics and personal care products, effective June 1, 2024. [A5990](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5990/amendment/A) would ban PFAS in menstrual products. This bill does not contain the phrase “intentionally added,” although it is an amendment to the law already regulating restricted substances in these products. The ban would take effect 12 months after A5990 is passed. [A5363](https://www.nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A05363&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y) would prohibit the sale and distribution of anti-fogging sprays and wipes containing PFAS, effective December 31, 2025. ### NY Introduces PFAS Phase-Out Bill As in many other states, the New York legislature also introduced a more comprehensive phase-out bill in addition to the above-mentioned bills banning PFAS in certain categories of consumer goods. Introduced on February 1, 2024, [A9005](https://www.nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A09005&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y) includes several milestones: January 1, 2026 – Manufacturers would need to begin submitting information on manufactured products containing PFAS. January 1, 2027 – A ban on intentionally added PFAS in carpets & rugs, cookware, cosmetics, fabric treatment, and personal care products would begin. January 1, 2032 – A ban on all intentionally added PFAS where usage has not been demonstrated to be currently unavoidable would begin. ### Will Textiles Be Next for ELGs? Before we wrap things up, here’s one more action we’re watching at the federal level. As we’ve reported on many times, the EPA’s Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 called for more industry research to determine if effluent limitation guidelines (ELGs) are warranted for specific industries, textile mills along them. In November of 2023, the EPA published a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) in the Federal Register ([88 Fed. Reg. 83125](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-11-28/pdf/2023-26139.pdf)). The public comment period closed on January 24, 2024. Now, the EPA will review the comments, amend the ICR if necessary, and remit it to the OMB (Office of Management and Budget) for review. To be clear, the ICR is focused on data collection; it does not call for the setting of actual effluent limits. There are many steps to go before that happens. Nevertheless, it does move the ball down the field. ### The View from the Lab As new laws are proposed and the science of PFAS testing and analysis advances, laboratory professionals can sometimes see things that the reporters and the legal experts don’t. When PFAS News happens, you can continue to count on Pace® to provide our unique perspectives. As always, don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us) if we can answer any questions or provide more information on PFAS testing and analysis. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Interpreting Volatile Organic Compounds Data in Air](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/interpreting-volatile-organic-compounds-data-in-air/) **Published:** May 9, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Interpreting Volatile Organic Compounds Data in Air - By: Andy Rezendes - May 9, 2024 - 5:00 pm - Tags: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PACE-NASHVILLE-AIRLAB-056-2-1024x681.jpg "PACE-NASHVILLE-AIRLAB-056-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Pace® recently delivered a live webinar titled “[INTERPRETING VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) DATA IN AIR.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-interpreting-volatile-organic-compounds-voc-data-in-air)” This webinar was widely attended and those of you who participated are familiar with the challenges discussed. In this blog, we seek to outline a few of the questions tackled during the webinar. ### Q: How can I use the QA data in the laboratory report to help determine if unexpected hits are due to canister contamination? For EPA Method TO-15 batch certification is the routine level to check cleanliness. This entails selecting one canister from the cleaning batch, usually the one that had the highest concentrations, and running a full TO-15 analysis on this canister. If the results of this test come out below routine reporting limits, then the whole batch of canisters are certified clean to that level. Start by verifying the batch certification of the canisters mentioned in the report. Check if all indoor air samples are from the same batch. Next, confirm if the ambient air sample canisters match the batch of the indoor air sample canister. Typically, the ambient air samples are usually the cleanest. If the hits and detections are consistent with the indoor air sample, it’s probable that there are fugitive emissions. The lab should also have an audit trail tying both canisters and flow controllers to previous sample results. Upon request, the lab can review this data to determine if there could be residual contamination from the last usage. ### Q: Is there anything I can do as an additional check to the batch certification process? Yes, it is not a method requirement, but you can request a trip blank canister that would travel to the site and back to the lab unopened like those for a water sample. Trip blank results are used as indicators of contamination originating from the proximity of sample containers to one another during shipment and storage. ### Q: How do pressure readings impact usability? **![stack-of-Air-canisters](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/stack-of-Air-canisters.jpg)**The ideal final vacuum for time weighted canister samples is around -5”Hg. Depending on the type of sample collected, this will be more or less critical. It’s most important for ambient or indoor air samples to ensure that sample was collected over the desired duration. If you return to a site the following day to find the vacuum reading at zero, it may be impossible to determine how long it collected for. When it comes to soil gas or sub-slab samples it’s typically less critical. Most are flow restricted to prevent surface area preferential pathways rather than to collect a time weighted sample. True grab samples aren’t restricted at all and will fill to zero without an attached flow controller. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if the canister does not collect enough sample (remaining vacuum > -15”Hg), dilutions may be required for the lab to extract enough sample for analysis. Occasionally samples may be received in the lab with positive pressure. This can occur when samples are collected in a cold environment and then the pressure is checked in the room temperature laboratory. A difference of 33 degrees Fahrenheit in temperature results in a 1.0”Hg pressure increase. ### Q: Why are my sample results higher this time around? There are a myriad of reasons why sample results may be higher this time around. There might have been a change in pressure differential between the indoor air space and the sub-slab since the previous sampling event. Weather factors, such as a decrease in barometric pressure, can also influence results. Higher water table levels might push polluted soil gas upwards. Moreover, if there is a rise in contaminant levels in groundwater, the concentration in soil gas will also go up. #### Have questions? We have answers! [Contact our Air Team today.](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Author - ![Andy Rezendes, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Andy-Rezendes.jpg) [Andy Rezendes](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/andy-rezendes/ "Andy Rezendes") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/andy-rezendes/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/andy-rezendes/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Interpreting Volatile Organic Compounds Data in Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/interpreting-volatile-organic-compounds-data-in-air/ "Interpreting Volatile Organic Compounds Data in Air") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Andy Rezendes --- ### [3 Myths About Asbestos and Why It’s Still a Big Issue](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/3-myths-about-asbestos-and-why-its-still-a-big-issue/) **Published:** August 19, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## 3 Myths About Asbestos and Why It’s Still a Big Issue - By: Rob DeMalo - August 19, 2024 - 4:00 pm - Tags: Asbestos, Building Sciences, Drinking Water ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Asbestos-2.png "Asbestos-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") If you’ve been around long enough, you probably remember when the news first broke that asbestos, which had kept people safe for nearly a century, could actually kill us. Suddenly asbestos awareness was everywhere, particularly in schools. After a few decades of asbestos abatement, you might think the problem has been solved. I mean, we’re not using asbestos in building materials anymore. The average person knows to wear a face mask when remodeling anything built before the late 1980s. And all the late-night ads about mesothelioma are geared toward people who were exposed years ago, right? In truth, the asbestos problem is still with us. Here are three common myths about asbestos. Taken together, it’s easy to see why asbestos remains a major public health issue. ### Myth #1 Asbestos is no longer used in the U.S. Asbestos was widely used until at least 1970, and even then, stockpiles of asbestos containing materials remained in circulation for years. Remember all those fixer-uppers bought during the house flipping craze from a few years ago? It’s highly likely many of them contained asbestos in everything from shingles to insulation to flooring. Despite what I said earlier, I’m not convinced the average person wears a face mask when remodeling an old house in the heat of the summer. What people often don’t realize is that asbestos can be found in more recent materials as well. While various restrictions have limited the amount of asbestos allowable in building materials, it wasn’t until March of this year (2024) that the U.S. EPA prohibited the on-going use of chrysotile asbestos, the last known form of asbestos imported, processed, or distributed in the U.S. This type of asbestos is used in the automotive industry for parts built to withstand high levels of friction, e.g., sheet gaskets, brake blocks, and brake linings. The rule phases out the use of chrysotile asbestos over the next five years. #### Myth #2 Asbestos is only a “dust” problem ![asbestos (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/asbestos201.png)No doubt asbestos-containing dust has been one of the primary ways people get exposed, and inhalation of asbestos fibers has been clearly linked to certain cancers, including mesothelioma. However, in recent years, a new route of asbestos exposure has emerged: drinking water. The problem stems from water distribution systems made from asbestos-cement pipes. These pipes are lightweight, low friction, and resistant to corrosion. Over time, however, they can deteriorate and release asbestos fibers into the water supply. That said, these pipes are durable and can last up to 70 years. The Safe Drinking Water Foundation estimates that up to 18% of in-service water distribution pipes in the U.S. and Canada are made from asbestos cement. It should be noted that there are many unknowns when it comes to the health effects of ingesting asbestos fibers as opposed to inhaling them. For instance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has suggested there is no consistent, convincing evidence that ingested asbestos is associated with an increased risk of cancer or other serious health outcomes. We can only hope more thorough research is done as these pipes are reaching the end of their expected life span, and the public may pay the price if the WHO is wrong. ##### Myth #3 Asbestos is a synthetic material Asbestos is a commercial term for the six (6) regulated naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals found in bedrock, all of which consist of long and thin fibrous crystals. Each fiber is composed of microscopic “fibrils” that can be released into the atmosphere through abrasion and other processes. While asbestos is no longer mined in the US for use in building materials and other end products, excavation projects and natural weathering can expose the public and workers to naturally occurring asbestos fibers (NOA). Due to increased urbanization and the natural stability provided by bedrock, many deposits of NOA are in heavily populated areas. ###### How Pace® can help Pace® Building Sciences offers asbestos testing services for a variety of matrices, including building materials, dust, air, soil and water. Learn more about [techniques for asbestos detection](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) by visiting [our website](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/). Or [contact us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) for more information or to request a quote. ## Author - ![Rob DeMalo, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rob-DeMalo.jpg) [Rob DeMalo](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rob-demalo/ "Rob DeMalo") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rob-demalo/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rob-demalo/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward ](https://www.pacelabs.com/buiding-sciences/entering-the-food-safety-market-a-strategic-step-forward/ "Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward") [ Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/federal-lead-laws-in-2026-tougher-dust-standards-for-homes-and-child-occupied-buildings/ "Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings ") [ 4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/4-steps-to-rental-property-compliance-with-new-yorks-lead-laws/ "4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Asbestos, Building Sciences, Drinking Water **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rob DeMalo --- ### [Environmental Consultants: Are You Ready to Include PFAS in Your ESAs?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/environmental-consultants-are-you-ready-to-include-pfas-in-your-esas/) **Published:** August 21, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Environmental Consultants: Are You Ready to Include PFAS in Your ESAs? - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - August 21, 2024 - 4:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pfas2028229-2.png "pfas2028229-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Environmental consultants who conduct ESAs (environmental site assessments) are likely to see PFAS start playing a much larger role in their work. For those of you who are already dealing with PFAS, some of this may be remedial, but the goal of this post is to bring everyone up to date. This includes business leaders who may be buying, selling, or transferring property, including through merger or acquisition. ### What are PFAS? Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of several thousand known synthetic compounds valued for their inherent properties, such as resistance to heat, water, and oil. For decades, they have been used in the production of hundreds of industrial and consumer products such as carpeting, apparel, upholstery, food packaging, cosmetics, fire-fighting foams, and metal plating. Unfortunately, PFAS are bioaccumulative, meaning they build up in the bloodstream and tissues. Since at least the 80s, research has found links between PFOS and PFOA (two common PFAS chemicals) and several health challenges such as chronic kidney disease, thyroid issues, and certain types of cancers. The U.S. EPA and others are conducting more research to determine the toxicity of the thousands of other PFAS that are or have been widely used in industry and consumer products. In the meantime, states, the EPA, and Congress are aggressively enacting rules and legislation designed to monitor, control, and remediate PFAS contamination. #### What is a Phase I ESA? An Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) evaluates the environmental condition of a property, often prior to a sale, purchase, or transfer. ESAs typically include three distinct phases, with Phase I involving research and a visual inspection to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), examine past property uses, and review regulatory records. A Phase I ESA does not include the collection or analysis of samples, e.g., soil, groundwater, or building materials. However, if the Phase I assessment identifies potential contamination, a Phase II ESA, which involves sampling and laboratory analysis to confirm the presence of hazardous substances, may be recommended. ##### Why Are PFAS Now in Scope for Phase I ESAs? ![pfas (1)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pfas201-1.png)The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E1527-21 provides the guidelines for performing a Phase I ESA. A core objective of ASTM E1527-21 is to provide a framework that allows a user to satisfy one of the requirements to qualify for Landowner Liability Protections (LLPs) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). According to the ASTM Standard, a Phase I ESA should look for the possibility of contamination from hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at a property. The term “hazardous substances” is used intentionally as it is a designation specific to CERCLA. A compound designated a hazardous substance under CERCLA is automatically in-scope for Phase I ESAs. There are hundreds of compounds already on the list. ASTM E1527-21 (the 21 designates the year the standard was published) calls out PFAS as a substance for which our understanding is evolving. These, and other similar compounds, may be included in a Phase I ESA but are considered non-scope compounds. That is, they are optional, even recommended, but not required for Phase I. (Unless, of course, required for some other reason such as the fulfillment of a state regulation or mandate.) The role of PFAS in ESAs changed in early 2024 when the EPA finalized its designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. While the many thousands of other PFAS chemicals are still non-scope compounds, the publication is this rule made PFOA and PFOS automatically in-scope. If you are new to PFAS and not sure what to look for in your Phase I research, [PubChem](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/) is a good first resource. You can type in PFOA or PFOS in the search bar and get a lot of details, including the uses and sources of each compound. ###### How Pace® Can Help As noted above, Phase I ESAs do not involve sampling or testing, although we are certainly willing to answer any questions you may have about PFAS. If you are new to the subject, you can also learn more on [PFAS.com](https://www.pfas.com/). If PFOA or PFOS are suspected, Phase II may include sampling of environmental matrices, and that is where we come in. Pace® provides PFAS testing for all relevant environmental matrices and building products. Feel free to [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/) with questions, [download our Statement of Qualifications](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/pfas-soq), or [request a quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) for services. ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Pioneering Sustainable Laboratory Practices](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pioneering-sustainable-laboratory-practices/) **Published:** October 8, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pioneering Sustainable Laboratory Practices - By: Brooke Schwartzel - October 8, 2024 - 5:00 pm - Tags: Sustainability ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RVT-3.png "RVT-3 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") From reducing chlorinated solvent usage to exploring new technologies and recycling initiatives, Pace® has been at the forefront of driving positive change in laboratory sustainability. In a recent conversation with Pace® Chief Technical Officer Johnny Mitchell, he sheds some light on how sustainable practices are not only beneficial for the environment but also enhance productivity and efficiency. ### Low Volume Solvent: A Sustainable Solution The journey into sustainable practices at Pace® began with the implementation of low volume solvent technology. This innovation, pioneered by Pace®, aims to limit the use of chlorinated solvents like methylene chloride in sample extraction, address federal regulations and reduce emissions. “What we found as we implemented this practice is that not only could we significantly reduce the use of chlorinated solvents and reduce our emissions, but it also tended to provide a more reproducible set of analytical results,” Mitchell said. “By improving the process to use a lower volume of the solvent, we reduce our potential greenhouse gas emissions, we manage federal regulatory guidelines more efficiently, and we also decrease the potential for exposure to our employees and anyone that might be in the vicinity of our facilities.” By minimizing the use of toxic chemicals like methylene chloride, Pace® not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also ensures the safety of employees and the surrounding environment. ### Beyond Solvents: Comprehensive Sustainability Initiatives at Pace® While the reduction in solvent usage is a significant aspect of the company’s sustainability efforts, Pace® is actively engaged in other environmentally friendly practices. “We are also very intently focused on things like recycling,” Mitchell said. “In our industry, a lot of the samples are collected in some type of recyclable plastic container, usually Teflon, or in some cases, PVC. So, we are actively engaged in recycling programs to reduce the amount of waste we send to a landfill.” In essence, Pace® sustainability initiatives are characterized by a multi-faceted strategy that includes technological innovation, responsible waste management through recycling, and a commitment to creating a sustainable work environment for its employees. By addressing various aspects of its operations, Pace® demonstrates a comprehensive and forward-thinking approach to environmental responsibility within the laboratory industry. Looking ahead, Pace® aims to expand its existing recycling efforts. ### Sustainability Goals, Challenges and Trends ![RVT2](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/RVT2.png)“We are looking at everything across the board, including the recycling of additional materials,” Mitchell said. “Plastics are the biggest thing because when collecting samples in plastic containers, we are talking about millions of containers per year. About 50% of our samples are collected in plastic, the other 50% in glass. So, expanding our recycling efforts for glass would be significant.” One roadblock stands in the way: with the price of materials being so expensive, there are no financial benefits for manufacturers to use recycled material. This makes it difficult to find a vendor that will manage a recycling program with Pace®, though the company is working diligently to expand its recycling practices. Currently, sustainability trends in the industry are driven by financial considerations with a focus on reducing the total cost of program ownership. “As we get the country more focused on the environment and implementing sustainable practices, I hope we see interest in solvent use reduction and sample size reduction become more important to the data user.” Pace® is also exploring ways to enhance the sustainability of the employee experience and is dedicated to evaluating and implementing new practices across the entire spectrum of products used in its laboratories. #### How Do Sustainable Practices Impact Lab Productivity and Efficiency? The implementation of sustainable practices at Pace® has not only reduced environmental impact but has also positively influenced productivity and efficiency. For instance, the reduced volume of solvents leads to a decreased need for storage space to keep samples cold and people to collect samples, impacting the entire process from the field to the laboratory. “We have reduced the time and labor costs for customers, as well as the carbon footprint from air travel that the samples make. Sustainability has had a positive impact on every aspect of the process,” Mitchell said. “We are not required to continually expand our laboratory footprint, but rather expand the volume of work that can be done in the existing footprint.” Furthermore, Pace® provides sustainability report cards to clients, offering a comprehensive overview of the positive impacts of its sustainable practices. “We can provide a scorecard on a quarterly basis that shows the reduction in methylene chloride usage and emission. It shows the reduction in the weight of material that had to be collected in the field and transported by air, a reduction in the labor required in the field, the time it takes to fill those containers, and a reduction in the total weight of waste that is generated from the process,” Mitchell said. “These reports provide the client an understanding that working with Pace ® on sustainable practices results in a decrease in their total cost of ownership and their program.” Sustainability report cards are a practice that very few laboratories engage in, just one way Pace® stands out from competitors. ##### Setting Pace® Apart – Our Commitment to Sustainability From convincing regulatory bodies of the effectiveness of our practices to being the first to actively pursue sustainable technologies, Pace® has set the benchmark for others to follow. “It is becoming more popular and other laboratory companies are beginning to implement similar types of technologies. They are able to do this much more easily because Pace® has already done the groundwork and set the table for approval of these processes,” Mitchell said. Despite being a private company not bound by Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) standards, Pace® remains committed to sustainable business practices. “We are an environmental company. We should be true to our process by having a respect for, and a desire to, reduce our own environmental footprint while we are helping our clients manage theirs,” Mitchell said. As the industry evolves Pace® continues to lead the way, setting a standard for others to follow in creating a more sustainable future. Pace® emerges not only as a leading environmental testing firm, but also as a trailblazer in the adoption of sustainable practices within the laboratory setting. ## Author - ![Brooke Schwartzel, Pace® Corporate](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/brooke-schwartzel.avif) [Brooke Schwartzel](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/brooke-schwartzel/ "Brooke Schwartzel") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/brooke-schwartzel/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pioneering Sustainable Laboratory Practices ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pioneering-sustainable-laboratory-practices/ "Pioneering Sustainable Laboratory Practices") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Sustainability **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Brooke Schwartzel --- ### [Is PFAS Sampling Cross-Contamination Really an Issue?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/is-pfas-sampling-cross-contamination-really-an-issue/) **Published:** November 26, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Is PFAS Sampling Cross-Contamination Really an Issue? - By: Paul Jackson - November 26, 2024 - 11:00 pm - Tags: PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Cross20Contamination2028629-2.png "Cross20Contamination2028629-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Pace® has been conducting sampling of environmental matrices for PFAS testing since 2013. Today, we employ more than 40 field sampling teams around the country. In addition, Pace® is a US EPA-approved UCMR laboratory and has sampled and tested thousands of samples during UCMR 3, 4, and 5 You could say we know a thing or two about sampling for emerging contaminants like PFAS. While we and our clients always strive to avoid cross-contamination caused during sampling, especially when sampling for PFAS, this issue has taken on renewed relevance with the finalization of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for PFAS. With federally enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) set as low as 4 parts per trillion (ppt) and non-enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs) set at zero, it’s more important than ever to avoid sample cross-contamination. But is cross-contamination as much of an issue as it’s made out to be? Earlier this year, I gave a presentation on how to avoid sample cross-contamination. In this webinar, I also shared some discoveries from my analysis of the data from our PFAS laboratories. I’ll hit a few of the highlights in this post, but the webinar is also available on-demand. [Watch: Is PFAS Sample Cross-Contamination Caused by Sampling?](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-is-pfas-sample-cross-contamination-caused-by-sampling) ### What is Sample Cross-Contamination? Cross-contamination refers to the unintentional contamination of environmental samples that can occur in the field during sample collection due to the presence of PFAS in many materials we wear and use during sampling. Given the prevalence of PFAS in the consumer goods we use every day, contamination can come from any number of sources, including: - Sharpies used to mark samples or collection documents - Waterproof gear worn during sampling - Sunscreen - Insect repellant - Cosmetics - Laundry detergents and softeners used on clothes worn during sampling - Precipitation, e.g., rain, during sampling, especially if downwind from a PFAS source - Sampling equipment, e.g., fluorinated plastics or Teflon® tape - Water used to clean equipment - Waterproof notebooks - Packaging from food consumed or carried on-site #### How is Sample Cross-Contamination Assessed? Sampling cross-contamination is assessed using blanks. The most common type of blank is the Field Reagent Blank (FRB), also referred to as a Field Blank (FB). However, three types of blanks may be used, so we’ll cover all of them here. **Field Reagent Blank (FRB)/ Field Blank (FB)** – These terms are synonymous. FRBs or FBs are a sample of PFAS-free water that is opened and poured into a sample container at the sampling site. The purpose of this type of blank is to check for potential contamination that typically occurs during the sampling process. As mentioned, this is the most common type of blank and is used to validate that field sampling did not cause cross-contamination. **Equipment Blank** – This is a sample of PFAS-free water that is collected while doing the final rinse of sampling equipment after washing before and between sampling points to check for potential contamination from the equipment itself. **Trip Blank** – This sample is used to validate that samples and containers were not cross-contaminated enroute to the field and the laboratory. Laboratory PFAS-free water in a PFAS container accompanies the containers during transportation to the site and back again to the laboratory but is never opened or exposed to the sampling environment. #### Are Blanks Required? ![Cross Contamination (5)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cross20Contamination205.png)The answer to this question isn’t always a clear yes or no. Field reagent blanks are written into the protocols for the EPA’s PFAS drinking water test methods – 533 and 537.1. For example, Section 8.4 of EPA Method 533 states: *Each sample set must include an FRB. A sample set is defined as samples collected from the same site and at the same time. The same lot of preservative must be used for the FRBs as for the field samples.* However, the fact that field blanks are written into a method doesn’t necessarily mean field blanks are always required or warranted. Remember, field blanks only determine whether detected contamination is likely to have come from the sampling process itself. If no PFAS are detected in an actual sample, running a field blank that also returns a non-detect isn’t going to provide any value. Due to the relatively low prevalence of cross-contamination (see the section below on “What the Data Shows”) and because PFAS sample analysis is one of the more expensive tests, we often suggest our clients limit the frequency of field blanks in their first round of sampling. Of course, this assumes every effort is made to avoid sample cross-contamination. If you are concerned about lax field sampling protocols, including a field blank in the first round may be warranted. As always, remember to check with your state authorities to see what is required. Many states have specific sampling protocols and may require field blanks. Here are links to a few of them: [New Hampshire](https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/sample-collection-guidance.pdf), [New Jersey](https://nj.gov/dep/watersupply/pdf/pfna-pfas-sampling-guidance-for-nj-water-systems.pdf), [California](https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/documents/pfos_and_pfoa/ddw-pfas-sampling-guidance-nov-2022.pdf), [New York](https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/docs/remediation_hudson_pdf/pfassampanaly.pdf), [Michigan](https://www.michigan.gov/pfasresponse/investigations/sampling-guidance). As is the case for all field QC practices, we suggest clients carefully consider all ramifications when developing their sampling plans. Ultimately, all environmental sampling and training is meant to minimize cross-contamination regardless of the contaminants of concern and those practices are also applicable to PFAS. #### What the Data Shows To assess how much of an issue cross-contamination is for our clients, I went back to data from a recent 6-month period. I chose to use data that did not come from projects initiated by the EPA’s Fifth Unregulated Compound Monitoring Program (UCMR 5). UCMR 5 has a reporting limit of 4 ppt, whereas our non-UCMR 5 projects are typically 2 ppt. This resulted in a total of 14,074 data points, of which 9186 were analyzed using EPA 533 and 4,888 using EPA 537.1. The data show that our clients and our Pace® samplers are good at minimizing cross-contamination. Out of 14,074 data points, only 111 (0.79%) showed detections at or above the reporting limit of 2 ppt. Here’s a breakdown of the compounds in those 111 samples: - PFPeA – 6% - PFOS – 5% - PFOA – 8% - PFHxS – 7% - PFBS – 7% - PFBA – 8% - 6:2 FTS – 34% - PFNA – <1% - HDPO-DA – <1% PFOA has federally enforceable limits, so let’s put that one into real numbers. Nine of the FRBs had detections for PFOA – a pretty low hit rate. At 34%, 6:2 FTS is a bit of an outlier, but it’s a common compound in products like laundry detergent and not yet regulated. ##### Have Questions? We fielded more questions than I expected in the webinar, so clearly, people are interested in this topic. I’ve also responded personally to a dozen or so inquiries we didn’t get a chance to answer during the session. In a future post, I’ll share some of that Q&A. In the meantime, if you have specific questions about sample cross-contamination, don’t hesitate to [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Navigating the Road to Sustainability: A Conversation with the Pace® Fleet Management Team](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/navigating-the-road-to-sustainability-a-conversation-with-the-pace-fleet-management-team/) **Published:** December 10, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Navigating the Road to Sustainability: A Conversation with the Pace® Fleet Management Team - [ By: James Johnson ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/james-johnson/) - [ December 10, 2024 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/2024/12/10/) - 8:10 am - Tags: Sustainability ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image-10.webp "image 10 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In a recent conversation with the Pace® Fleet Manager James Johnson and Vice President of Operational Infrastructure Glenn Feazell, we shed light on the current composition of the company’s fleet, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced in pursuing sustainability. ### Current Fleet Makeup and Strategies The Pace® fleet plays a pivotal role in day-to-day operations, encompassing tasks ranging from courier services to field sampling. Currently, the fleet is mainly composed of gas-powered vehicles, with some diesel trucks. With more than 500 vehicles making up the fleet of mostly cargo vans and pickup trucks, the Pace® team is constantly working on new ways to introduce sustainable measures into the process. Pace® Fleet Manager James Johnson has introduced a new strategy to maintain a fresh fleet. Adopting a four-year model, Johnson ensures that vehicles are regularly upgraded, contributing to improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and better safety standards. Given the amount of miles Pace® vehicles accumulate every day, the wear and tear on the vehicle begins to degrade its performance after four years, thus negatively impacting sustainability. Decommissioned vehicles are thus externally auctioned and new vehicles are purchased in their place. The industry standard is to drive a vehicle until it fails, a model in which Pace® no longer operates. One aspect that cannot be controlled is that through acquisitions, the company acquires many older vehicles. But there is a plan in place. “If we replace 100 vehicles a year, which is about what our average is right now, then we will usually replace the oldest ones first,” Feazell said.Like the transition to the four-year model, Pace® is consistently exploring innovative measures to enhance sustainability. #### Clean Energy Fleet – Transition and Challenges While pursuing a sustainable fleet is a high priority for Pace®, there are many obstacles within the industry. Though there is potential for electric vehicles in the future should the technology improve, there is a lack of national infrastructure to support an electric vehicle program for Pace®. “There are not enough electrical charging stations for our vehicles,” Johnson said. “We drive an average of 34,000 miles a year per vehicle. The largest charge on any electric vehicle right now is 326 miles. We cannot expect our drivers who run from 4 a.m. until 11 p.m. to stop every two hours to charge to continue to do their jobs. It is just not viable.” In fact, Feazell did the math. With the miles of every vehicle added up at the end of the year, there are enough to go to the moon and back 11 times. Along with concerns about the insufficient number of charging stations, the lack of heavy-duty electric vehicles also poses a problem for the Pace® fleet. “The majority of our fleet are moving coolers and heavy items or going on worksites,” Johnson said. “They are driving on dirt roads, driving through mud or going into mines. They are doing a lot of things where a sub-compact car could only make it eight feet down the road before we would have to tow it out.” There is an innate desire to adopt electric vehicles at Pace®, but technology and infrastructure must first catch up with reality. However, there are number of ways Pace® is making its fleet more sustainable. ##### Sustainability Measures in Place – Fleet Optimization Despite the obstacles in the way of transitioning to electric vehicles, Pace® is actively implementing measures to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability. Key initiatives include reducing vehicle idling time, upgrading to more fuel-efficient vehicles, and exploring cost-effective alternative fuels. One of our biggest sustainability measures is the adoption of telematics. With real-time GPS tracking, telematics allows Pace® to optimize routes, monitor vehicle health, and schedule timely maintenance. “One of the big things that we have done is to reduce idling time for vehicles, which of course, reduces wear and tear and maintenance costs,” Johnson said. “This has doubled our fuel efficiency.” This measure improves operational efficiency and contributes to lower emissions and reduced maintenance costs. Route optimization also has great benefits for the environment and for customers. Drivers have the best routes mapped out for them accounting for distance, traffic and other obstacles they may encounter along the way, which will reduce emissions. For customers, they are going to see on-time deliveries and uptime for vehicles. A fleet of newer vehicles means less time on the side of the road needing repairs. Furthermore, Johnson highlighted the importance of sustainable disposal. “Part of sustainability with tires is finding the proper disposal methods,” Johnson said. “We cannot just throw tires in landfills. There are companies out there that will negotiate a tire program for us.” One of these programs involves grinding up used tires and putting them into the roads themselves. “From a Pace® fleet perspective, we are going to be sustainable. We are going to be sustainable from a fiscal, environmental and employee perspective.” Johnson said. This includes training as well as monitoring of how a driver’s actions and driving habits can impact the vehicle from harsh accelerating, which can waste fuel, to harsh braking and cornering which can damage the vehicle. Minimizing these actions will increase sustainability and driver safety. ###### Sustainability Trends in the Industry We wrapped up the conversation by discussing emerging sustainability trends. Some of the most relevant ones include the availability of more fuel-efficient vehicles, alternative fuels like compressed natural gas, and a focus on environmentally friendly disposal methods for vehicle components like tires. As there is always room for improvement in the ever-progressive sustainability sector, Johnson prides himself on keeping his ear to the ground, staying up to date with the industry standards and any new sustainable options for his fleet, while Feazell said Pace® is taking every little measure into account for fleet improvements. “From a sustainability perspective, we want to do the right things, we want to have a fleet that is known to take care of the environment, especially in our business,” Feazell said. “While we are out preaching it every single day, we want to make sure we have the most efficient vehicles doing the least amount of harm as possible.” The Pace® Fleet Management Team exemplifies a proactive approach to sustainability, balancing the need for operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. As the industry evolves, Pace® remains dedicated to adopting innovative solutions that align with our commitment to a sustainable and efficient fleet. ## Authors - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [James Johnson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/james-johnson/ "James Johnson") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/james-johnson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Navigating the Road to Sustainability: A Conversation with the Pace® Fleet Management Team ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/navigating-the-road-to-sustainability-a-conversation-with-the-pace-fleet-management-team/ "Navigating the Road to Sustainability: A Conversation with the Pace® Fleet Management Team") - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [Glenn Feazell](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/glenn-feazell/ "Glenn Feazell") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/glenn-feazell/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Navigating the Road to Sustainability: A Conversation with the Pace® Fleet Management Team ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/navigating-the-road-to-sustainability-a-conversation-with-the-pace-fleet-management-team/ "Navigating the Road to Sustainability: A Conversation with the Pace® Fleet Management Team") **Categories:** Pace Corporate **Tags:** Sustainability **Blog Divisions:** Corporate **Authors:** James Johnson, Glenn Feazell --- ### [Exemplifying ESG: How Pace® Makes a Difference](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/exemplifying-esg-how-pace-makes-a-difference/) **Published:** December 10, 2024 **Author:** Judy Morgan **Content:** ## Exemplifying ESG: How Pace® Makes a Difference - [ By: Judy Morgan ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/judy-morgan/) - [ December 10, 2024 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/2024/12/10/) - 8:10 am - Tags: ESG ![Pace Scientist Working in Laboratory](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/test-image.webp "test image – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) refers to a set of responsibility metrics that investors review in the decision-making process when considering new investments, but they also provide a gauge for businesses to benchmark on best practices. As a compliant business, Pace® is committed to creating a positive outcome for all of its people, the environment, and the future. Pace® Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Judy Morgan has a wealth of knowledge on ESG and what it means to make a positive impact on the working and natural environment. Here is a recent conversation we had with her about Pace® and its commitment to ESG. ### Living Up to E, S and G Confusing as it may be, there are no formal standards for ESG. Instead, there are a compilation of high-profile issues in each category that have been identified by companies, investment groups and other organizations, as well as the government. “The environmental standards are the easiest to explain but are the most complex,” Morgan said. “We are ahead of the overall industry and have led the way in multiple innovations. This includes reducing toxic chemicals by scaling down sample volume and subsequently the volume of these chemicals used to process the samples through new technologies and techniques.” Additionally, Pace® is implementing programs for resource reduction, such as a fume hood program requiring the sash to be shut in order to save energy. Other practices include recycling and waste management programs with disposal options such as waste-to-energy and combustion of trash. Social responsibility covers Pace® people, staff, community, labs, and suppliers. Pace® has policies and programs around fair labor practices, Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC), affirmative action, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Our main focus is respect in the workplace; for one another and in support of professionalism,” Morgan said. “We engage with our local communities and support organizations that represent education, health care and social development. We also pass our internal expectations directly to suppliers and expect that their practices, ethics, fair trade, and overall responsibility reflects ours.” Corporate governance is about transparency through and through. Pace® will release its first ESG performance report at the end of Q3 in 2024; its first step towards visibility and sharing performance. “We have a strong commitment to ethics and it’s an area where we absolutely excel. We are very proud of that. It verifies who we are,” Morgan said. “Strong governance is essential, and we achieve it through transparent leadership, accountability and strong ethical behaviors and beliefs at all levels.” What this all means for Pace® is that it has established a set of baselines and is looking at reasonable ways to achieve a positive impact. These are meaningful actions in each category placed on a reasonable timeline and prioritized appropriately. #### Addressing Our Biggest Challenges Every business experiences challenges, and Pace® is no exception. Staff retention is a challenge that plagues environmental organizations and is compounded by increased pressure for quicker results and higher quality output. Less long-term staff creates experience and knowledge gaps which cause process deficiencies. “You have to have consistency in the things that you do, and this is one of the biggest areas that I am working to address,” Morgan stated. Aside from employment challenges, the regulatory landscape is shifting its focus toward eliminating toxic chemicals such as the primary extract solvent – methylene chloride – used for EPA organic methods. However, regulatory requirements slow this process. “This is one of the largest barriers. It makes it so difficult to justify the monetary investment since the amount of time to realize a financial return cannot be accurately predicted,” Morgan said. If Pace® had one wish, it would be to automate manual processes within the industry in order to improve time and resource management. “We are hoping that the industry can collectively find solutions to help ease some of the strain from the challenges we are facing now and will continue to face for years to come,” Morgan said. ##### Why ESG? Sometimes it can be easy to lose sight of why we do the things we do. Our highly visible Pace® Analytical Services Division offers -services that are grounded in environmental compliance testing for others; therefore, it makes sense to focus on the environmental component of ESG. However, Pace® also wants to provide the best business environment possible in order to attract and retain long-term staff. “To further our understanding, Pace® hired a consulting group to perform a materiality assessment to identify the areas that are most important to our staff overall,” Morgan explains. “The assessment included Pace® staff at all levels and several key customers.” In addition, Pace® does business with several publicly traded companies and federal agencies. Therefore, Pace® is constantly asked about its activities, and the company has used these requests to help guide priorities. Pace® has strong relationships with agencies such as EPA and routinely collaborates with industry organizations to provide services from method development, validation, and implementation, to monitoring for regulatory compliance. “I find it beneficial to participate in congressional visits annually in Washington, D.C. and work throughout the year to keep up to date on government affairs such as legislative actions that impact our business,” Morgan said. “This allows for firsthand knowledge and recently afforded me the opportunity to speak before a congressional committee on water contamination and testing.” Pace® has participated in both legislative support and legislative opposition at the federal and state levels over the past several years. In many cases, Pace® has worked directly with individuals in Congress who sponsor bills in areas that impact the company. “These actions take patience,” Morgan said. “Their results are not immediate or obvious, but we find with consistent communication, in-person visits and education, we have built expert credibility and a voice that makes an impact on the direction of the future.” To ensure Pace® stays on track with its ESG goals, the company reports key activities into a number of scorecard services including one called EcoVadis, which grades Pace® on how well it meets requirements. Pace® will continue to use these services to set future goals. “This is our future. We want to engage with staff at all levels. Our environment is where everyone can help and has the power to make a difference,” Morgan notes. “We have many projects underway, but every day everyone can find a way to conserve and preserve.” Pace® is proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively works to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible while remaining dedicated to cultivating a transparent, diverse, and inclusive community. “We still have much more to do, but I look forward to finding ways to engage our entire staff in some part of the journey to a more sustainable future,” Morgan concludes. ## Author - ![Judith Morgan, Pace Corporate](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Judy-Morgan.jpg) [Judy Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/judy-morgan/ "Judy Morgan") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/judith-morgan/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/judy-morgan/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ 7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/7-steps-for-building-constructive-relationships-with-accrediting-bodies-in-laboratories/ "7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories ") [ Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership’s Role ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/defining-quality-culture-key-principles-and-leaderships-role/ "Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership’s Role") [ Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/sustainability-in-the-lab-meeting-expectations-and-embracing-reality/ "Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality") **Categories:** Pace Corporate **Tags:** ESG **Blog Divisions:** Corporate **Authors:** Judy Morgan --- ### [PFAS and CERCLA Q&A: Does a Release Always Lead to a Superfund Designation?](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-and-cercla-qa-does-a-release-always-lead-to-a-superfund-designation/) **Published:** December 12, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS and CERCLA Q&A: Does a Release Always Lead to a Superfund Designation? - By: Paul Jackson - December 12, 2024 - 5:00 pm - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cercla-2.png "cercla-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In October, Pace® conducted a webinar on the final rule designating PFAS as Hazardous Substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), or what most of us commonly think of as “Superfund.” [Watch On-Demand: PFAS CERCLA Final Rule](https://app.hubspot.com/pages/6835044/editor/178912999825/content) Despite the rule having been final for seven months, we had a great turnout with a lot of questions asked both at the end of the session and offline. We thought we’d share a bit of the Q&A on PFAS.com. Here’s one from the webinar that we often get asked by our customers: ### Q: Does a Release Always Lead to a Superfund Designation? The short answer to this is “no,” but let’s unpack that a bit. First, the term “release” generally refers to any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing of hazardous substances into the environment, including soil, air, and water. This includes releases on private lands. So, for example, if an industrial facility releases wastewater containing CERCLA hazardous substances into a private retaining pond, this would be considered a release even though it is private property and not considered part of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS). In addition, the final rule covers just two PFAS: PFOA and PFOS. As I mentioned in the webinar, it also covers their salts and isomers, but any analysis of PFOA and PFOS will catch these related compounds. Furthermore, only releases of one pound or more during a 24-hour period need to be reported. Additionally, releases of PFOA and PFOS are considered separately. That is, a release of 0.5 pounds of PFAS and 0.5 pounds of PFOA within a 24-hour period would not be considered reportable. Now let’s turn to the second part of the question and clear up a few things in relation to the term “Superfund” and what it means to be designated a Superfund site. #### What is a Superfund Designation? ![cercla 2](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cercla202.png)CERCLA gives the EPA the authority to clean up new releases of PFAS contamination as well as existing contaminated sites and hold Potentially Responsible Parties (PRP) accountable for the costs. This program has come to be known as Superfund, but that can be a bit misleading. CERCLA was initially aimed at addressing abandoned hazardous waste sites, and Superfund referred to the trust fund created to provide for the cleanup when no responsible party could be identified. Most people still refer to these sites as Superfund sites even if a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) is being held liable for cleanup and the fund is not being used by EPA to pay for its clean-up. ##### How Do Sites get Placed on the National Priorities List (NPL)? To answer the original question, we need to look at how sites get designated as a Superfund site. For the purposes of this discussion, let’s focus on sites where a recent release has been reported. There are multiple steps involved, including: 1/ Preliminary Assessment – Initial information about a site is collected and reviewed to determine if further investigation is warranted. 2/ Site Inspection – More detailed data is collected to ascertain the nature and extent of the contamination. This phase includes sampling and analysis. 3/ Hazard Ranking – This scoring system is used by the EPA to evaluate potential risks to public health and the environment and to prioritize sites for further action. Sites that score “high enough” are proposed for the National Priorities List (NPL). 4/ Public Comment Period – Prior to placement on the list, there is a public comments period. 5/ Final Determination – After the public comment period closes, the EPA will make a final determination on adding the site to the NPL. ###### The Bottom Line So, as we said at the beginning, reporting a release does not automatically translate into a Superfund designation. All potential sites are reviewed individually by EPA, and finding your property on the NPL is largely dependent on the EPA’s assessment of risk to the public and the environment. The greater the risk, the more likely your property is to be designated a Superfund site. You can get more information about the Hazard Ranking System (HRS) on [the EPA’s website](https://www.epa.gov/superfund/hazard-ranking-system-hrs). As always, if you have a question, you’re welcome to [reach out to us directly](https://www.pfas.com/contact/). We’ll also be answering more questions from our latest webinar in future posts, so stay tuned! ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Getting Rid of Lead and Copper in Drinking Water. Introducing Legionella?](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/getting-rid-of-lead-and-copper-in-drinking-water-introducing-legionella/) **Published:** December 19, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Getting Rid of Lead and Copper in Drinking Water. Introducing Legionella? - By: Dr. Abe Cullom - December 19, 2024 - 7:00 pm - Tags: Lead and Copper, Legionella ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/legionella-2.png "legionella-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Now that the U.S. EPA’s [Lead and Copper Rule](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) has been finalized, planning is underway in communities across the country to replace the estimated 9 million service lines made of lead or galvanized steel. This should reduce the amount of lead in the nation’s public water systems, but can it introduce another potential hazard – *Legionella*? ### What is *Legionella*? *Legionella* is a genus of pathogenic gram-negative bacteria. Legionellosis, the infection caused by *Legionella*, includes a pneumonia-like condition called Legionnaires’ disease and a flu-like illness referred to as Pontiac fever. Most healthy individuals exposed to *Legionella* recover quickly. Many never develop symptoms at all. However, older adults, people with compromised immune systems, and those suffering from chronic diseases, are at increased risk of infection. These infections can be severe and even fatal. #### How Exposure to *Legionella* Happens Legionellosis is typically contracted by inhaling water droplets contaminated with *Legionella* bacteria. This is one reason most cases can be tracked back to devices or architectural features that aerosolize water. Hot tubs, showers, decorative fountains, and cooling towers are frequent sources. It is also possible, though much less common, to get sick by aspirating contaminated drinking water. Aspiration occurs when liquids accidentally enter the lungs, which can happen if water “goes down the wrong pipe” during drinking. It is not believed that one can get sick from simply drinking *Legionella*-contaminated water. ##### Why Replacing Lead Pipes May Increase *Legionella* Hazards To understand the connection between lead pipes and *Legionella*, we need to start by looking at why these pipes are a natural breeding ground for the bacteria and why replacing them may actually increase the hazards, at least temporarily. *Legionella* is a naturally occurring bacteria in surface waters, such as lakes and ponds, which are often used as drinking water sources. Conventional water treatment methods, including filtration and disinfection, are considered generally effective at reducing or eliminating *Legionella* from drinking water. However, if improperly implemented or maintained, *Legionella* can slip through into the distribution system.![sampling (3)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/sampling203.png) The bacteria naturally present in water pipes secrete a slimy substance that can build up on the walls of pipes. This “biofilm” creates a stable environment for microorganisms to colonize. Now that the *Legionella* has found its way into the water distribution system, it finds a new home in the biofilm lining the pipes. Older pipes, such as the lead service lines, are more likely to have thicker biofilms with more bacterial growth. It’s a compounding problem. Since these biofilms are corrosive, the uneven surfaces of older pipes become even more hospitable to bacterial colonization. It’s the microbial world’s version of terraforming. Thankfully, routine use of these lines won’t normally dislodge these bacterial colonies, or we’d have more outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease on our hands. However, these colonies are fragile enough to be dislodged into the water stream by activity, such as changes in water pressure. As everyone who’s ever had their water turned off during construction or routine maintenance knows, the water that comes out of the faucet afterwards can, at first, be a disturbing shade of brown or black. The color is usually caused by loosened corrosion and sediment, but it can also contain bacteria from disturbed biofilms. Thus, construction activities, in the short-term, can increase the risk of *Legionella* exposure—a risk that can be mitigated through the right testing and response. ##### How to Protect Your Customers The CDC has [published guidance](https://www.cdc.gov/control-legionella/php/guidance/building-water-system.html) on precautions to take when reopening a building after a prolonged period of disuse. The hazards they focus on, i.e., changes in water pressure that can dislodge bacterial colonies, are similar those that happen during construction. Therefore, many of their recommendations, such as specific instructions for flushing water systems, are suitable to projects involving the replacement of lead pipes. Facilities impacted by the replacement of lead service pipes may also want to take time to review their water management plan and consider testing for *Legionella* during construction activities, in addition to any routine testing. This is especially important if your building occupants fall into the high-risk category. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires healthcare facilities that receive funding to have a working water management plan. ###### Have questions? The Pace® Building Sciences team offers services for testing *Legionella,* lead and many other potentially hazardous contaminants in drinking water. Our team can also work with you through your water management planning process or review your current [water management plans](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management/). Visit [our website](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) or [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) to learn more. ## Author - ![Dr. Abe Collum, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Abe-Collum.jpg) [Dr. Abe Cullom](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-abe-cullom/ "Dr. Abe Cullom") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-abe-cullom/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-abe-cullom/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/legionella-at-sea-cruise-ship-water-management-and-testing-programs-to-prevent-legionnaires-disease/ "Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease") [ Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/averting-tragedy-testing-cooling-towers-for-legionella/ "Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella") [ Should You Test for Legionella? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/should-you-test-for-legionella/ "Should You Test for Legionella?") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Lead and Copper, Legionella **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Abe Cullom --- ### [What Community Water Systems Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law”](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/what-community-water-systems-need-to-know-about-new-jerseys-new-legionella-law/) **Published:** January 21, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What Community Water Systems Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law” - By: Dr. Michael Berg - January 21, 2025 - 6:56 pm - Tags: Drinking Water, Legionella ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/legionella2028129-2.png "legionella2028129-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In 2024, the New Jersey state legislature passed [S2188/A1970](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2188), a law requiring Public Community Water Systems, owners or operators of certain types of buildings, and others to take action to protect public health by preventing and controlling *Legionella* in their water systems. This bill is now enshrined in [New Jersey state law](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/PL24/66_.PDF). In this post, we drill down on how this bill impacts the state’s Public Community Water Systems. In a follow-up post, we will look more closely at the law’s impact on facilities. ### Why Regulate Legionella in Public Water Systems? Legionnaires’ disease is a severe infection caused by *Legionella* species, primarily *L. pneumophila*, which is responsible for approximately 90% of infections. The disease typically presents as pneumonia, with symptoms including a high fever, chills, cough, muscle aches, headaches, and diarrhea. Fatality rates are estimated to be as high as 10%, with immunocompromised people at the highest risk. Naturally occurring bacteria including *Legionella*, fungi and other organisms in the drinking water supply lines can form a “biofilm” and produce slimy extracellular substances that provide a protective layer to this microbial community. Changes in water pressure or other vibrations can disturb these biofilms, releasing *Legionella* and other opportunistic pathogens into the water supply. [Read: Getting Rid of Lead and Copper in Drinking Water. Introducing *Legionella*?](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/getting-rid-of-lead-and-copper-in-drinking-water-introducing-legionella/) Legionnaire’s disease is primarily contracted by aspirating aerosolized water droplets containing the bacteria. There is no evidence that a person can contract the disease from drinking water contaminated with *Legionella* bacteria, but an individual can become sick after aspirating contaminated water while drinking. Furthermore, finished tap water is used in a variety of architectural structures and fixtures that can aerosolize the bacteria, such as hot tubs, saunas, decorative fountains, showers, and cooling towers, and all of these have been linked to cases of Legionnaire’s disease. Conventional water treatment methods, including filtration and disinfection, are generally considered effective at reducing or eliminating *Legionella* from drinking water. However, filtration systems age and lose their effectiveness, and residual disinfectants can drop below levels required to eradicate the bacteria. Proper implementation and maintenance of water treatment methods and systems is critical. #### Which Public Community Water Systems Need to Comply? It is likely that the majority of systems in New Jersey will need to comply with the new law. Here are the two criteria specified:![NJ](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NJ.png) - **Public Community Water Systems with 100 or more service connections.** This is likely to include almost all public water systems in the state, except perhaps those in the most rural of areas. Some smaller community public water systems may also be operated by institutions, such as a university. While they may not be treated as a Public Community Water System, due to having fewer than 100 service connections, they are addressed in other parts of the law. We will get into those requirements in our next post, when we talk about facilities compliance. - **Public Community Water Systems that fully or partially get their water from surface water or groundwater sources under the influence of surface water or any other public water system.** Again, this is likely to be most public water systems in the state as groundwater and surface waters are the most common drinking water sources, and it is unusual for a groundwater source not to be influenced by surface water. Note also that this criterion includes systems that get their water from another public water system. So, for instance, a smaller community or institution that sources treated water from a larger system, then distributes it to more than 100 customers would be covered by this portion of the law. ##### Timing of the New Law There are a couple of things that need to happen before compliance requirements kick in. First, the law gives the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) twelve months to publish best management practices for limiting the growth of *Legionella* in water systems. As outlined in the law, these practices will cover: - identification of areas of aging infrastructure, dead ends, or components prone to biofilm accumulation - types of disruptions in the water distribution system - flushing details and schedule - disinfectant residual maintenance - storage tank maintenance - identification of areas of low water use, stagnation, or low pressure - monitoring and testing - water age management Second, the law also tasks the NJDEP with creating the rules for implementing the program. In addition to defining penalties for failure to comply, these rules also include: - distribution system maintenance plan requirements, including frequency of required disinfectant residual monitoring - requirements for certification of the Public Community Water Systems distribution system maintenance plan - criteria for identifying disruptions of the public community water system - customer notification requirements during times of increased risk of *Legionella* exposure ##### 3 Things Public Water Systems in NJ Can Do to Prepare for Compliance Clearly, this law does not provide a lot of details in terms of what will be required of Public Community Water Systems. For the most part, that is being worked out by the NJ DEP, and they have two years to do so. That said, our best guess is that it will not take them that long. There are many resources, such as those [published by the CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/control-legionella/php/toolkit/potable-water-systems-module.html), to draw from. Once the NJ DEP fulfills its requirements, Public Community Water Systems in New Jersey will only have six months to comply. There are several actions these water systems can take now to make the transition easier. **\#1 Maintain Residual Disinfectant Levels** – Many Public Community Water Systems may already be monitoring residual disinfectant levels as these are critical to minimizing other types of biological contaminants as well. Making sure disinfectant processes meet these requirements is probably one of the easier actions water systems can take. This is also one of the few areas where the law is specific. If using chlorine as a disinfectant, a minimum of at least 0.3 milligrams per liter of free chlorine must be maintained in all active parts of system. If using chloramine, detectable disinfectant residual must be a minimum of 1.0 milligrams per liter of monochloramine in all active parts of the Public Community Water Systems. **\#2 Create a Water Management Plan** – The best management practices published by the NJ DEP will likely be tightly tied to infrastructure management. Thanks to the recently enacted [Lead and Copper Rule](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/), many Public Community Water Systems are already assessing their infrastructure. Effective water management planning for *Legionella* prevention may require these systems to dig a bit deeper to look for underused systems or dead ends where water is allowed to stagnate. Nevertheless, there are likely to be synergies with the work that is already being done. [Learn more about Pace® Water Management Planning Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) Another key aspect of water management planning is to look for events that may disrupt stable colonies of existing bacteria. If service has been cut off to an unused or underused building, re-establishing service can also dislodge existing bacterial colonies. Even the vibrations caused by nearby construction projects can be enough to increase Legionella hazards. Download our Info Sheet to learn more about reducing hazards from disruptive events: [What is a WICRA?](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet) **\#3 Test to Protect** – Water systems that have never conducted *Legionella* testing would be wise to consider doing so even before being required by law. At the very least, this can help eliminate any unpleasant surprises and help you get a jump start on the execution of the comprehensive water management planning required under this law. There are several [*Legionella* test methods](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) that can be used. Right now, we do not know if the NJ DEP plans to prescribe a specific test method, but our team can help you determine the best method to use for testing prior to compliance. We can also help ensure your data is preserved in a format that may be usable for compliance purposes. ###### Stay Tuned! We will continue to follow the NJ DEP’s progress as they work out the details for implementing this new law, and we are looking forward to revisiting this topic once the details are made public. In the meantime, if you have questions about *Legionella* testing or water management planning, please reach out to us. Pace® is [a nationwide leader in *Legionella* testing services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/), and we’re here to help. [Contact Pace®.](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Author - ![Dr. Michael Berg, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dr.-Michael-Berg.jpg) [Dr. Michael Berg](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "Dr. Michael Berg") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-michael-berg/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/post-flood-mold-playbook-for-facility-managers/ "Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers") [ The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-hidden-product-quality-issue-often-overlooked-in-manufacturing/ "The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing") [ Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/digging-up-disease-infection-prevention-strategies-for-healthcare-construction-projects/ "Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Drinking Water, Legionella **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Michael Berg --- ### [What Facilities Managers Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law”](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/what-facilities-managers-need-to-know-about-new-jerseys-new-legionella-law/) **Published:** February 12, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What Facilities Managers Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law” - By: Dr. Michael Berg - February 12, 2025 - 5:00 pm - Tags: Building Sciences, Drinking Water, Legionella ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/blog20header2028129-2.png "blog20header2028129-2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In 2024, the New Jersey state legislature passed [S2188/A1970](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2188), a law requiring Public Community Water Systems, owners or operators of certain types of buildings, and others to take action to protect public health by preventing and controlling *Legionella* in their water systems. This bill is now enshrined in [New Jersey state law](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/PL24/66_.PDF). In [my most recent post](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/what-community-water-systems-need-to-know-about-new-jerseys-new-legionella-law), I covered what this new law means for the state’s Public Water Systems. In this post, I look more closely at the law’s impact on facilities in the state. ### Legionnaire’s Disease is on the Rise Before we get into the law itself, let’s look at why New Jersey state legislators may have felt it necessary to enact legislation. Legionnaire’s disease is the more severe of the respiratory illnesses caused by *Legionella*. Healthy individuals may not be impacted by exposure to the bacteria, but it can be fatal, especially in immunocompromised people. Estimates of overall fatality rates are around 10%, but they can rise significantly higher when an outbreak occurs in a healthcare setting or assisted living facility. This is one of the reasons state and local governments often have laws mandating the testing of water systems in these facilities. Healthcare facilities that accept Medicaid and Medicare are also required to have a [water management plan](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management) that addresses *Legionella* risks. According to CDC data, cases of Legionnaire’s disease have been on the rise in the United States for at least the last two decades. In 2019, currently the last year for which state data has been published, New Jersey had 318 reported and confirmed cases, or 3.6% of the total U.S. cases. However, since Legionnaire’s disease can look like other respiratory diseases, experts believe it is often misdiagnosed, and the actual numbers are likely to be higher. ![US Legionella](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/US20Legionella.jpg) Source: [Centers for Disease Control](https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/php/surveillance/index.html) ### At the Heart of the Matter: Water Management Planning When it comes to facilities, water management planning lies at the heart of compliance. A Water Management Plan is a strategic document that outlines an organization’s strategy for minimizing the growth and spread of waterborne pathogens. A comprehensive plan identifies potentially hazardous conditions and outlines necessary measures to mitigate these risks. *Legionella* is the most common pathogen of concern, but the plan can also focus on other opportunistic waterborne pathogens, such as *Pseudomonas*, *Acinetobacter*, *Burkholderia*, *Stenotrophomonas*, nontuberculous mycobacteria, and fungi. If you’re new to water management planning, here are a handful of Pace® resources that can help: [Pace® Water Management Planning Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management) Info Sheet: [Water Management Planning](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) Webinar: [Water Management Planning Strategies in Healthcare](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-ensuring-patient-safety-water-management-strategies-in-healthcare) #### What Types of Facilities Are Required to Comply? New Jersey’s *Legionella* law is somewhat unique in that it covers both Public Water Systems (PWS) and facilities, but the differences go deeper than that. Few states have *Legionella* testing laws, but those that do tend to focus on specific types of facilities, most often schools, daycare facilities, healthcare facilities, and government-owned or operated buildings. New York’s law is broader, but it focuses specifically on testing cooling towers, a frequently suspected source of *Legionella* infections. The New Jersey law doesn’t cover every type of facility, but it is much broader than other state laws. Section C.26:1A-140 lists the conditions requiring a facility to comply with the law. Many of the usual suspects are included, i.e., **hospitals**, **nursing homes**, and **assisted living facilities** of various types. The law also covers **correctional facilities** with one or more centralized potable hot water systems. As older people are the most vulnerable, residential structures catering to an older population are covered. This specifically includes *“a* ***residential building*** *with a centralized potable water-heater system that is shared by 25 or more housing units, which serves as subsidized housing designated for individuals who are 62 years of age or older or who have a disability or is designated as senior housing and is subject to the provisions of P.L.1986, c.103 (C.52:27D-330 et seq.)”* But those aren’t the only residential structures covered. **High-rise structures** with six or more floors as well as buildings serving a **transient population with 25 or more housing units**. This last group includes **hotels and motels** as well as some shelters that provide individual units. The widest net is no doubt cast with the clause requiring any building **“*containing a whirlpool, spa, pool, open-circuit or closed-circuit cooling tower or evaporative condenser”*** to comply. These facilities are only required to create a [water management plan](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management) for the specific device. ##### Compliance Requirements The primary section dealing with facilities compliance is found in C.26:1A-140, which requires those facilities to develop an ASHRAE 188-compliant water management plan within twenty-four months. The ASHRAE 188 standard was first published in 2015 and is also known by its title: [*Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems*](https://webstore.ansi.org/standards/ashrae/ansiashraestandard1882021). The standard establishes minimum legionellosis risk management requirements for building water systems. Other sections of the law impact facilities, e.g., Section C.26:1A-139 (4)d mentions testing that may be mandated by the Department of Health during an outbreak investigation. In addition, the law includes specific requirements for reporting the discovery of *Legionella* to the appropriate authorities and disclosing it to the public. We encourage you to refer to the published law and work with your legal counsel to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of all requirements. Pace® can assist you in meeting these requirements with [*Legionella* testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) and [Water Management Planning.](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management) ## Author - ![Dr. Michael Berg, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dr.-Michael-Berg.jpg) [Dr. Michael Berg](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "Dr. Michael Berg") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-michael-berg/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/post-flood-mold-playbook-for-facility-managers/ "Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers") [ The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-hidden-product-quality-issue-often-overlooked-in-manufacturing/ "The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing") [ Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/digging-up-disease-infection-prevention-strategies-for-healthcare-construction-projects/ "Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Building Sciences, Drinking Water, Legionella **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Michael Berg --- ### [3 Ways to Analyze Mold Samples](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/3-ways-to-analyze-mold-samples/) **Published:** March 24, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## 3 Ways to Analyze Mold Samples - By: Dr. Chin Yang - March 24, 2025 - 4:00 pm - Tags: Building Sciences, Mold and Fungi ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/blog20header2028329-3.png "blog20header2028329-3 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Mold spores are ubiquitous in the indoor and outdoor environment. Damp and moldy conditions indoors have been associated with adverse health effects such as the development and exacerbation of asthma, bronchitis, allergic rhinitis and other respiratory tract symptoms. Please note that if you or your client are concerned about specific health effects, you should consult a medical professional. In this post, we will be discussing the laboratory methods used for identifying molds and how they can inform the remediation process. The job of an industrial hygienist, mold inspector, or a remediation company is to help find sources of mold growth in the indoor environment, remove mold and remedy the moisture issue making sure building occupants are not exposed unnecessarily to dampness and mold. During those investigations, laboratories will provide objective analysis to the experts in support of their mold assessment. Here are three ways mold growth is analyzed by the laboratory and what the results can tell you about how to tackle your mold problem. ### \#1 Direct Microscopy Direct microscopy is the most common way to analyze mold and offers a quick and cost-effective way of providing lab data to assist with a mold inspection. The results of direct microscopy are typically expressed as spore count. In some cases, labs will provide qualitative direct examination of surface samples that give more descriptive results including fungal structures that indicate active mold growth. One of the most common applications of direct microscopy is to assess air samples for mold spores. This is often referred to as the “spore trap” method. There are many different types of specialized devices that can be used. We do not have the space to go into specifics here, but our experts would be happy to discuss your situation and provide insights into the best equipment to use. We can also help answer questions about how many samples you should collect to ensure defensible results. You can [contact us here](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). Spore trapping is often used for a comparison between outdoor and indoor concentration and types of airborne spores. Without mold growth indoors, mold spore concentrations are expected to be less than but similar in distribution to outside concentrations. If one or more spore types are present inside in higher concentrations than expected, you may be looking at indoor mold sources. Airborne spore counts can also identify a case of hidden mold, e.g., behind a wall or under a carpet, when growth is not outwardly visible. Water-loving (hydrophilic) molds can be indicators for dampness and moisture. In addition to air testing, direct microscopy can be also performed on tape lifts and bulk materials to determine the type and amount of mold and growth activities. Remember to always wear personal protective devices, such as respiratory filters, as the process of collecting mold samples will release spores into the air. Better yet, engage a professional mold services provider to conduct your sample collection. They will have the right equipment and take the proper precautions to avoid exacerbating the problem. While the data from microscopy alone should not be used to make a mold assessment of an indoor environment, it can back up a visual inspection and be very valuable in providing additional information and insights. For further details on how to address active mold growth, always refer to any appropriate governing authorities. For example, [New York’s labor law](https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/03/p227.pdf) details the specific requirements for a mold remediation in the workplace, including identification of the mold and the cleanup procedures to be followed to ensure that all the mold has been removed. The CDC also offer mold abatement recommendations on its website: [CDC Mold Cleanup Guidelines and Recommendations.](https://www.cdc.gov/mold-health/about/clean-up.html) Lastly, due to the potential adverse health impacts of an active mold growth, it is usually advisable to work with a professional, such as a trained industrial hygienist or certified mold abatement service provider. #### \#2 Mold Sample Culturing There are many scenarios where a viability assessment and species identification are critical as some species of mold are more likely to cause adverse reactions than others. For example, if specific fungal species such as *Aspergillus* *fumigatus* have been associated with allergic reactions of an individual or if we are dealing with infections and need to match species, culturing is often necessary. Mold culturing takes direct analysis a step further by allowing spores to germinate in a growth medium to form larger colonies with more distinct characteristics. Once growth occurs, genus or species can be determined for the most part. It takes an experienced mycologist to correctly identify mold to genus or species level and some molds are easier to identify than others. Even the most experienced analyst will not be able to identify all fungal colonies to a species level, especially if the colony does not develop fruiting bodies (reproductive structures). ![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (2)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE202.png) Some fungi/mold cause infection. Fungal infections such as allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) can occur. ABPA is estimated to affect between [1 and 15% of patients with cystic fibrosis](https://www.cdc.gov/aspergillosis/statistics/index.html). In addition, roughly [2.5% of adults with asthma](https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis-of-allergic-bronchopulmonary-aspergillosis) are estimated to have ABPA, which translates to approximately 4.8 million people worldwide. The effects of exposure to secondary fungal metabolites such as mycotoxins in damp/moldy homes is a concern, although it is still not fully understood and needs more research to determine their role and impact to human health. Species identification is also critical in some industries. For instance, when sampling in cleanrooms for USP <797> to monitor sterile compounding environments it is important to understand not only if there is any microbial contamination present but also what type of microbe we are dealing with. Fungal contaminations are of particular concern because if they reach the human bloodstream or spinal fluid via an injectable compounded sterile preparation, they are more difficult to treat than most bacterial infections and can be fatal. Species identification can also help determine potential contamination sources and the appropriate remediation approach. Finally, mold species identification is critical in some healthcare settings, particularly surgery centers, cancer centers, and other facilities that house or treat immunocompromised patients. For instance, *Aspergillus* is a genus of common mold that is relatively benign in most settings unless, as mentioned above, the individual suffers from ABPA. However, *Aspergillus* is commonly associated with healthcare-associated infections, with some species causing mortality rates as high as 60%, according to the CDC. ##### \#3 Mold Analysis by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Mold analysis by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a method that can be useful for detecting small amounts of mold through the amplification of specific segments of DNA. This method involves extracting DNA from an environmental sample and adding it to a reaction mixture containing primers and a probe specific to the mold being tested. When amplified in a thermocycler, the targeted DNA sequences are exponentially replicated, allowing for detection of selected molds. ###### Mold Analysis – When a Laboratory is Needed One of the questions that often gets asked in any discussion of mold analysis is whether laboratory testing is really needed. In most cases, laboratory testing is suggested or recommended. I have on many occasions observed what I believed were mold. However, samples that were collected and examined under the microscope turned out to be false. Laboratory testing is important to confirm and identified suspect mold. Moldy areas with properly identified mold types may also indicate a larger problem associated with water intrusion, leaks, or high humidity leading to condensation issues requiring additional action to address the source of moisture. If you manage an older, multi-residential property (or are considering an investment in one) mold analysis can give you insights into hidden mold sources and inform your remediation strategies. It’s not uncommon for institutions, such as schools, correctional facilities, assisted living facilities, and so on, to conduct regular mold monitoring. It helps promote healthy work and living spaces and can protect more vulnerable individuals from severe mold-related illnesses. If you are responsible for facilities used in any of the industries with environmental compliance regulations or that regularly serve immunocompromised people, then laboratory analysis, including species identification and viability assessment, is essential. This would include compounding pharmacies and healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, surgery centers, and cancer treatment clinics. Other industries, such as pharmaceutical and food manufacturing, may also benefit from frequent mold monitoring as some species can impact shelf life and food quality. For more information on Pace® mold testing services, [download our Information Sheet](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pace-mold-and-fungal-testing-services). If you’re still not sure whether you need to contact a lab for help in solving your mold issues, [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). We’re happy to provide insights on your particular scenario. ## Author - ![Dr. Chin S. Yang, Ph.D., Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chin-S-Yang.webp) [Dr. Chin Yang](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-chin-s-yang-ph-d/ "Dr. Chin Yang") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-chin-s-yang-ph-d/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-chin-s-yang-ph-d/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Wood Decay and Wood Rot Fungi: The What, the Where, and the Why ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/wood-decay-and-wood-rot-fungi-the-what-the-where-and-the-why/ "Wood Decay and Wood Rot Fungi: The What, the Where, and the Why") [ Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/top-4-high-risk-molds-in-healthcare-facilities-and-how-to-address-them/ "Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them") [ 3 Ways to Analyze Mold Samples ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/3-ways-to-analyze-mold-samples/ "3 Ways to Analyze Mold Samples") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Building Sciences, Mold and Fungi **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Chin Yang --- ### [Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/top-4-high-risk-molds-in-healthcare-facilities-and-how-to-address-them/) **Published:** May 14, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them - By: Dr. Chin Yang - May 14, 2025 - 4:00 pm - Tags: Building Sciences, Healthcare, Mold and Fungi ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/blog20header2028829-6.png "blog20header2028829-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Just add water... Mold grows in hospitals and other healthcare facilities for the same reason it grows in old buildings. Mold spores are everywhere, and all it takes is a bit of moisture to activate them. However, while common molds in a residential or office building may cause allergy symptoms in those with mold sensitivities, even relatively harmless molds can be deadly to immunocompromised individuals. In this post, we’ll look at four common types of molds that post the greatest risk of causing nosocomial infections, also commonly referred to as hospital-acquired infections or healthcare-associated infections. ### \#1 Aspergillus *Aspergillus* is a common genus of mold found both indoors and out. There are several hundred species of *Aspergillus*, but only a few are known to cause human illnesses. The most notorious species is *A. fumigatus*. *Aspergillus typically appears as a powdery growth of spores and can present in various colors, including green, white, yellow, and black. In an indoor environment, *Aspergillus* spores can be found in the air, on surfaces among dust, and within HVAC systems – anywhere excess moisture or decaying organic matter can be found. While *Aspergillus* can cause illness in sensitive people who are otherwise healthy, this mold is considered particularly dangerous in a healthcare setting because of its potential to cause aspergillosis, an infection that can severely impact immunocompromised patients. The most severe form, invasive aspergillosis, occurs when the infection spreads to the blood vessels and beyond. Mortality rates for invasive aspergillosis can be high, between 30% to 95%, depending on the patient population and specificities of the infection, such as which organs are affected. ### \#2 Mucormycetes Mucormycetes are a group of molds responsible for the infection known as mucormycosis. These molds belong to the order Mucorales and are commonly found in soil, decaying organic matter, and compost piles. Mucormycetes, in general, prefer wet, moist environments and grow rapidly, producing thick, filamentous structures and spores-producing structures called sporangiophores. Several genera, such as *Rhizopus*, *Lichtheimia,* and *Mucor,* in the Mucorales include infectious species. *Rhizopus* is the largest genus and includes several infectious species. The most common species of *Rhizopus* causing infections among humans and animals is *Rhizopus oryzae*. On the other hand, the most common Rhizopus species, *R. stolonifer*, does not cause human infections because it does not grow at human body temperatures. Therefore, it is important to identify causative fungi to species. Other species, such as *Lich**theimia corymbifera, Mucor racemosus, M. hiemalis,* and *Rhizomucor pusillus*, have gained notoriety due to increases of immunocompromised patients, organ transplant patients, and diabetic patients.![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (7)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE207.png) In healthcare settings, mucormycosis represents a serious risk due to its aggressive nature. The infection typically affects the sinuses, brain, or lungs, though it can also manifest as a cutaneous infection at the site of an injury or other disruption of the skin barrier. The infection can invade blood vessels, resulting in thrombosis and tissue necrosis. People with weakened immune systems, such as those with uncontrolled diabetes, cancer patients, organ transplant recipients using immunosuppressive drugs, and patients with severe burns or other trauma are at the highest risk. Mortality rates for mucormycosis can range from 40% to 80%, depending on the body part affected and the timeliness of diagnosis and treatment. ### \#3 Cladosporium *Cladosporium* is a very common mold found on plants, textiles, wood, in soil, and anywhere damp, organic material is abundant. Its spores are the most common airborne fungal spores on the earth. Typically, this mold has a dark green to black or brown velvety appearance. Indoors, *Cladosporium* may flourish on cold-condensing surfaces or areas, such as wallpaper, carpet, insulation, and in HVAC systems and other areas prone to moisture accumulation. Despite being less notorious than molds like *Aspergillus*, *Cladosporium* can cause respiratory problems, and has been linked to skin and nail infections, sinusitis, and in very rare cases, more serious lung infections. Immunocompromised individuals, including patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, and those with chronic respiratory conditions or weakened immune systems, may be at a higher risk of developing severe complications from exposure to *Cladosporium*. Although mortality rates directly attributable to *Cladosporium* infections are not as high as those associated with other molds, it can exacerbate existing conditions or cause healthcare-associated infections. ### \#4 Penicillium *Penicillium* is one of the common fungal types found in the indoor and outdoor environments, and recognizable by its dense brush-like spore structures and often has a blue or green fuzzy appearance when growing on food, walls, insulation, carpet, and other surfaces. Renowned for being the mold from which the first antibiotic was discovered, certain species of *Penicillium* can be harmful to human health, producing allergens, irritants, and in some circumstances, mycotoxins that can lead to health issues when inhaled or ingested. On the other hand, a few Penicillium species are well known in the ripening and developing of flavors of several blue cheeses. In the healthcare setting, *Penicillium* becomes dangerous due to its potential to cause respiratory issues in individuals with compromised immune systems. While not as directly lethal as some other fungi, the rare infections caused by *Penicillium* can complicate existing health conditions, leading to increased morbidity and a higher rate of hospital stays. Mortality rates attributed to *Penicillium* are not well-documented; however, the risk is considered non-negligible, especially in sensitive patient groups. #### Addressing Medically Relevant Molds Nationwide, routine testing for mold is not strictly required, although many hospitals and healthcare facilities voluntarily monitor for mold to ensure patient safety and limit liabilities. In addition, mold testing may be required by local regulations and guidelines. One such regulation is the [USP <797> standard](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/), which calls for compounding pharmacies to test for microorganisms, including molds, to ensure the safety and efficacy of compounded sterile preparations. Many state pharmaceutical boards follow USP <797> closely when creating state regulations. Industry best practices and guidance for controlling mold growth in healthcare environments emphasize the importance of maintaining indoor air quality and managing humidity levels. Guidelines from organizations such as the CDC, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommend routine inspections for mold, immediate remediation of detected mold growth, and the use of HEPA filtration systems during renovation or construction activities to prevent mold spores from spreading through the air. Sampling and analyzing molds can be done using various techniques, which I touched on in a recent post: [3 Ways to Analyze Mold Samples](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/3-ways-to-analyze-mold-samples/). Healthcare settings typically call for a combination of spore trapping and fungal culturing since even hidden molds can cause infections and proper species identification are critical in infection prevention and control. Swab testing is also performed, especially when required by standards such as USP <797>. Sample culturing is typically done to identify the genus of mold as some species are more likely to be life-threatening in a healthcare setting. For more information on Pace® mold testing services, [download our Information Sheet](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pace-mold-and-fungal-testing-services). I’m also happy to answer individual questions about mold analysis. You can [send me your questions](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) through our website. ## Author - ![Dr. Chin S. Yang, Ph.D., Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chin-S-Yang.webp) [Dr. Chin Yang](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-chin-s-yang-ph-d/ "Dr. Chin Yang") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-chin-s-yang-ph-d/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-chin-s-yang-ph-d/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Wood Decay and Wood Rot Fungi: The What, the Where, and the Why ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/wood-decay-and-wood-rot-fungi-the-what-the-where-and-the-why/ "Wood Decay and Wood Rot Fungi: The What, the Where, and the Why") [ Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/top-4-high-risk-molds-in-healthcare-facilities-and-how-to-address-them/ "Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them") [ 3 Ways to Analyze Mold Samples ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/3-ways-to-analyze-mold-samples/ "3 Ways to Analyze Mold Samples") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Building Sciences, Healthcare, Mold and Fungi **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Chin Yang --- ### [Decoding Asbestos Dust Sampling: What You Need to Know](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/decoding-asbestos-dust-sampling-what-you-need-to-know/) **Published:** May 21, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Decoding Asbestos Dust Sampling: What You Need to Know - By: Rob DeMalo - May 21, 2025 - 4:41 pm - Tags: Asbestos, Building Sciences ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/blog20header2028929-6.png "blog20header2028929-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Curious about the advantages and limitations of various asbestos detection methods? During my April webinar, I took a deep dive into settled dust sampling—a topic that’s both technically important and practically relevant for industry professionals. Let’s start with the basics: settled dust refers to those loose fibers and particles that collect on surfaces throughout buildings. For those who appreciate the technical details, ASTM defines it specifically as particulate matter measuring less than one millimeter in size. There are five collection methods at your disposal: the scrape and scoop technique, adhesive tape sampling, micro vacuuming, wet or dry wiping, and passive monitoring. Each of these settled dust methods has its inherent strengths and weaknesses. Missed the webinar? [Watch: Asbestos in Settled Dust](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-asbestos-in-settled-dust) ### Spot Check of Visible Dust Imagine the following situation: you’re conducting an inspection and notice visible dust that you suspect might contain asbestos. How do you confirm your suspicions? You begin by selecting a method for collecting a dust sample. ![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (11)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE2011.png)The “scrape and scoop” offers an extremely simple approach. You use something rigid like a business card, scoop the dust up, place the collected material in a Ziploc bag, seal it, label it, fill out the chain of custody and send it to the lab for analysis. This technique is useful for quickly assessing relative levels of contamination and detecting the presence of asbestos in the dust and debris collected. The samples may be examined by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) or Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) for the identification of asbestos. However, this method is not designed for precise quantification of asbestos fibers and is not suitable for regulatory compliance or legal purposes. Tape lift sampling involves applying standard non-frosted adhesive tape to the surface in question, then securing it to either a clean glass slide or directly to the interior of a Ziploc bag. This sampling technique is useful when evaluating potential contamination on various surfaces throughout a building, including floors, walls, and furniture. Compared to wipe sampling, sticky tape sampling has the advantage of preserving the fibers’ original position and morphology when they are removed from the surface. Performing analysis using a technique such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) can provide semi-quantitative results and reveal the morphology and elemental composition of asbestos fibers. This allows for reliable identification of asbestos as well as associated non-asbestos materials, even in very fine or fragmented samples. #### Passive Dust Fall in Building Inspections When evaluating potential hazards in buildings, passive dust fall assessment offers valuable insights. During an inspection of a 12-story high-rise in New Jersey, I observed a typical scenario involving sprayed-on fireproofing (SOF) insulation on the structural steel beams and corrugated steel decking above suspended ceiling tiles. The SOF material can delaminate and settle on horizontal surfaces below when compromised through vibration, wire installation, or water damage from roof leaks. For situations where material appears to be delaminating and settling, we can perform a passive dust fall test to figure out if this is actively occurring or if we’re looking at historic accumulation on horizontal surfaces. In contrast to the two methods discussed earlier, this approach suggests sampling times anywhere from one week to one year, with one month being the ideal duration. The method recommends using either a glass or plastic petri dish, or aluminum tins. Simply place these collection devices in your desired locations, document their placement with date and time, and establish your collection timeline. After retrieving the samples, you have multiple analysis options. While PLM (Polarized Light Microscopy) is technically possible, it’s rarely effective as settled asbestos fibers are typically too small for light microscopy detection. For this reason, we strongly recommend TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) analysis, which provides comprehensive qualitative and quantitative results measured in fibers per gram or fibers per square meter per 30 days. This approach aligns with established ASTM methods specifically designed for dust fall collection and measurement. ##### Hidden Asbestos: What You Need to Know About Testing Consider this scenario: settled dust in your building has become a silent reservoir for asbestos contamination that accumulates over the years. Asbestos containing building materials (ACBMs) can be found in a variety of building materials and objects, even seemingly innocuous ones. Common materials include old floor and ceiling tiles, mastic, joint compound, thermal insulation, roofing and siding materials, and pipe insulation. Additionally, asbestos can be present in less obvious places like window caulking, adhesives behind wallpaper, and even some decorative plaster. When renovation or demolition disturbs ACBMs, asbestos fibers can suddenly become airborne.![BLOG IMAGE SQUARE (10)](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLOG20IMAGE20SQUARE2010.png) Here’s the interesting part—even in environments with significant dust, if you hire a consultant who brings in air sample pumps a day or two after disturbance, you’ll likely get an “all clear” result. That doesn’t mean the environment is safe because air testing is most useful when assessing the air quality immediately after a disturbance, not a few days later. For a truly accurate assessment, we recommend two much better testing approaches: Micro Vacuuming and Wipe Sampling. These approaches provide a much clearer picture of what’s really present in your environment. Micro-vacuuming is a sampling technique used to collect dust from surfaces for asbestos analysis. The process typically involves using a small vacuum nozzle with a specialized filter to capture those tiny particles. This technique is particularly valuable for those tricky porous surfaces like carpets, textured wood, or difficult-to-clean concrete floors where the settled dust is loose. Environmental professionals rely on this method to determine not just if asbestos is present, but exactly how much there is. For the technically minded readers, we follow the ASTM D5755 standard for this process and analyze samples using TEM. Wipe sampling, on the other hand, is simple yet effective. A technician uses a particle-free wipe to collect dust from a specific area, then sends that wipe to the lab for analysis . This works particularly well on smooth surfaces like tiles, painted walls, or glass where settled dust is bound to the surface. The best part? Wipe sampling has shown to have a better collection efficiency, especially in environments with sticky residues such as oil and grease. Professionals follow the established ASTM D 6480-05 method for reliable results. —————— In conclusion, it’s important to recognize that each settled dust collection method has its own unique advantages and limitations. When dealing with loose dust, microvac sampling tends to be your best option. For dust that’s adhered to surfaces, wipe sampling will generally yield more accurate results. And in situations where dust is actively accumulating, passive sampling methods should be your go-to choice. Just remember that air sampling only captures a moment in time and may potentially give you a false negative – something worth considering when planning your asbestos assessment strategy. Feel free to [reach out](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) if you have any questions about which method might work best for your specific situation! [Request a quote ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/)for asbestos testing services. ## Author - ![Rob DeMalo, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rob-DeMalo.jpg) [Rob DeMalo](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rob-demalo/ "Rob DeMalo") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rob-demalo/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rob-demalo/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward ](https://www.pacelabs.com/buiding-sciences/entering-the-food-safety-market-a-strategic-step-forward/ "Entering the Food Safety Market: A Strategic Step Forward") [ Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/federal-lead-laws-in-2026-tougher-dust-standards-for-homes-and-child-occupied-buildings/ "Federal Lead Laws in 2026: Tougher Dust Standards for Homes and Child-Occupied Buildings ") [ 4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/4-steps-to-rental-property-compliance-with-new-yorks-lead-laws/ "4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Asbestos, Building Sciences **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rob DeMalo --- ### [Field Sampling: Strategies for Minimizing Regulatory Risk By: Judy Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/field-sampling-strategies-for-minimizing-regulatory-risk-by-judy-morgan/) **Published:** June 5, 2025 **Author:** Judy Morgan **Content:** ## Field Sampling: Strategies for Minimizing Regulatory Risk By: Judy Morgan - By: Judy Morgan - June 5, 2025 - 8:10 am - Tags: Field Sampling ![Judy Morgan, Pace Analytical](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Judy-Morgan.avif "Judy Morgan – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Field sampling is a critical process in environmental science, ensuring that samples collected from various sites are representative and reliably reflect the presence of contaminants. Here are some valuable insights into reducing regulatory risk through successful field sampling. ### Understanding the Basics Field sampling involves collecting samples from the environment to analyze various parameters such as volatile organic analytes (VOAs), metals, anions, and many other analytes and compounds of interest. The integrity of these samples is paramount, as it directly impacts the accuracy of the analysis and subsequent regulatory decisions. One of the key considerations in field sampling is regulations and reducing risk of non-compliance. The focal points involve protection the collection team by conducting health risk assessments, ensuring personnel wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), establishing emergency procedures, and recognizing hazards that require special training. For actual sample collection, proper technique, receiving criteria, chains-of-custody, sample identification, and storage are essential to minimize risk. Samples can be categorized into field samples, subsamples, extracts, and digestates. 1. **Field Samples**: Samples collected directly from the environment, such as soil, water, air, or biological materials, taken from specific locations to represent the environmental conditions at the time of collection 2. **Subsamples**: Smaller portions taken from a larger field sample to ensure that the sample analyzed in the laboratory is representative of the entire field sample. This process helps in obtaining more accurate and reliable analytical results 3. **Extracts**: Solutions that result from the treatment of a sample with a solvent to separate specific components. Ex: Soil or water samples can be treated with a solvent or acid to extract contaminants like pesticides or heavy metals for further analysis. 4. **Digestates**: Residues that remain after a sample has undergone a chemical digestion process. This process breaks down complex matrices to free the analytes of interest therefore making it easier to analyze specific elements or compounds within the sample. Each type of sample has specific requirements and performance criteria to ensure accuracy and reliability. The National Environmental Field Activities Program (NEFAP) provides accreditation for field sampling and measurement organizations, ensuring adherence to standards such as ISO/IEC 17025. Field sampling professionals must be aware of various standards and requirements, including the 2016 TNI Standard, DOD QSM, and EPA Drinking Water Certification Manual. Laboratories need to consider conflicting or vague requirements and use the most stringent ones to ensure compliance. #### Planning Ahead A well-thought-out sampling plan is crucial for successful field sampling. This includes understanding the goal and design of the sampling event, preparing equipment and supplies, and monitoring weather conditions for outdoor sampling. Identifying areas of risk and building risk reduction into the plan are essential steps. Maintaining sample integrity is vital to reducing regulatory risk. This involves proper preservation, using contaminant-free chemicals, and ensuring traceability. Samples must be transported under appropriate thermal conditions and stored in a secure environment to maintain custody integrity. Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) in the field are essential to ensure accurate and representative samples. This includes collecting field blanks, calibrating field instruments, training personnel, and maintaining detailed logbooks. ##### Sample Collection and Preservation Proper sample collection and preservation are critical to obtaining valid results. This involves following standard operating procedures, knowing the applicable regulations, using appropriate PPE, and preserving samples with traceable reagents. Recording details such as site observations, sample collection/handling and ID numbers is essential for verification. ###### Transporting and Delivering Samples Samples must be packed and transported under appropriate conditions to prevent contamination. Upon arrival at the laboratory, samples are inspected, matched against chain-of-custody documentation, and processed according to compliance program and accreditation criteria. Successful field sampling requires meticulous planning, adherence to standards, and rigorous QA/QC procedures. By understanding the importance of sample integrity, reducing risk, and following best practices, field sampling professionals can ensure reliable and accurate results, ultimately reducing overall regulatory risk resulting in less failure and higher quality. ## Author - ![Judith Morgan, Pace Corporate](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Judy-Morgan.jpg) [Judy Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/judy-morgan/ "Judy Morgan") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/judith-morgan/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/judy-morgan/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ 7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/7-steps-for-building-constructive-relationships-with-accrediting-bodies-in-laboratories/ "7 Steps for Building Constructive Relationships with Accrediting Bodies in Laboratories ") [ Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership’s Role ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/defining-quality-culture-key-principles-and-leaderships-role/ "Defining Quality Culture: Key Principles and Leadership’s Role") [ Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality ](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-corporate/sustainability-in-the-lab-meeting-expectations-and-embracing-reality/ "Sustainability in the Lab: Meeting Expectations and Embracing Reality") **Categories:** Pace Corporate **Tags:** Field Sampling **Blog Divisions:** Corporate **Authors:** Judy Morgan --- ### [Everything You Need to Know About the HON Rule](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-hon-rule/) **Published:** June 18, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Everything You Need to Know About the HON Rule - By: Mariah Peronto - June 18, 2025 - 7:00 pm - Tags: HON Rule ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/blog20header20281529-6.png "blog20header20281529-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The Hazardous Organic National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HON Rule) is a pending, yet critical regulation for chemical manufacturing facilities in the United States. To help navigate its complexities, we sat down with Mariah Peronto, Air Program Manager, to answer some of the most pressing questions about the HON Rule. Read on to gain valuable insights and practical advice on how to get ahead. ### Q1: What is the HON Rule and why is it important? Mariah Peronto: The HON Rule, or Hazardous Organic National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, is a set of regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to control emissions of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) from chemical manufacturing plants. It targets 6 compounds: ethylene oxide, benzene, 1,3-butadiene, chloroprene, ethylene dichloride, and vinyl chloride. The rule is important because it aims to reduce the release of these harmful pollutants into the atmosphere, thereby protecting public health and the environment. ### Q2: Who will be impacted by the HON Rule? Mariah Peronto: The HON Rule affects approximately 220 chemical manufacturing facilities across the United States. These include plants involved in the production of plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, pharmaceuticals, and other chemical products. Essentially, any facility that produces, processes, emits, or uses the 6 compounds is subject to the HON Rule. ### Q3: What are the key requirements of the HON Rule? Mariah Peronto: The HON Rule sets forth several key requirements for affected facilities: - Continuous Monitoring: Facilities must install and operate continuous emission monitoring systems to track pollutant levels. Samples collected in the process are sent to a laboratory for analysis. - Routine Reporting: Facilities subject to the HON Rule are required to submit quarterly emissions reports to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This process begins one year after the facility’s initial compliance date. The reports must be submitted using the EPA’s Compliance and Emissions Data Reporting Interface (CEDRI) system, which is an online platform designed to streamline the reporting process. After the first year, facilities are required to submit additional reports within 45 days at the end of each quarter. - Emission Limits: Specific emission limits for specific pollutants must be adhered to, with stringent penalties for exceedances. ### Q4: What challenges do chemical manufacturers face in complying with the HON Rule? Mariah Peronto: Compliance with the HON Rule presents several challenges for chemical manufacturers, namely: - Keeping up with regulatory updates, such as the HON Rule, in real-time can be difficult, requiring dedicated resources and expertise to address the changes. - Enhanced monitoring systems and procedures can be costly, involving significant investments in technology and infrastructure. - Installing and calibrating monitoring equipment can disrupt normal operations, requiring careful planning to minimize impact. ### Q5: How can pilot studies help in HON Rule compliance? Mariah Peronto: Pilot studies are incredibly valuable for developing effective emission control strategies. They involve small-scale testing of monitoring systems and control measures before full-scale implementation. Pilot studies help identify best practices, optimize monitoring systems, and refine control measures, ultimately reducing costs and improving efficiency. By conducting pilot studies, facilities can proactively address compliance requirements and minimize the risk of non-compliance. ### Q7: What advice would you give to chemical manufacturers preparing for HON Rule compliance? Mariah Peronto: My advice would be to start early and invest in thorough planning. Understand the specific requirements of the HON Rule and assess your facility’s current capabilities. Conduct pilot studies to test and refine your monitoring systems and control measures. Stay informed about regulatory updates and changes, in addition to seeking expert guidance when needed. By taking a proactive approach, you can ensure compliance, protect public health, and minimize financial strain. ## Author - ![Mariah Peronto, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mariah-Peronto.jpg) [Mariah Peronto](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/mariah-peronto/ "Mariah Peronto") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/mariah-peronto/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/mariah-peronto/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-hon-rule-why-pilot-studies-matter/ "The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter") [ Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion: Insights and Analysis from Our Recent Webinar ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/decoding-state-regulations-on-vapor-intrusion-insights-and-analysis-from-our-recent-webinar/ "Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion: Insights and Analysis from Our Recent Webinar") [ Everything You Need to Know About the HON Rule ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-hon-rule/ "Everything You Need to Know About the HON Rule") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** HON Rule **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Mariah Peronto --- ### [School Safety 101: Identifying the Hidden Threats of Legionella, Asbestos, and Lead](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/school-safety-101-identifying-the-hidden-threats-of-legionella-asbestos-and-lead/) **Published:** August 12, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## School Safety 101: Identifying the Hidden Threats of Legionella, Asbestos, and Lead - By: Dr. Michael Berg - August 12, 2025 - 7:30 pm - Tags: Asbestos, Drinking Water, Lead Testing, Legionella, Schools ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/blog20header20281629-6.png "blog20header20281629-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As schools across the country gear up for the new academic year, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff is paramount. In school safety discussions, it can be easy to overlook hidden dangers. Among the foremost concerns in today’s schools are the threats posed by *Legionella*, asbestos, and lead. ### **The Re-emergence of *Legionella* Legionnaire’s disease is a severe type of pneumonia caused by the *Legionella* bacterium, which thrives in freshwater systems. The disease can be contracted by inhaling water droplets or mist contaminated with the bacteria. In recent years, cases of Legionnaire’s disease in the United States have been steadily rising, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noting an increase of over 500% in reported cases since 2000. ![Legionella (2)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Legionella%20(2).png?width=333&height=333&name=Legionella%20(2).png) School systems, especially those in older buildings with aging drinking water infrastructure, can become breeding grounds for *Legionella*. This is particularly an issue during summer breaks when prolonged periods of inactivity lead to stagnant water with reduced levels of residual disinfectant. Together with temperatures conducive to bacterial growth, *Legionella* bacteria thrive and multiply. When water systems are brought back online, changes in water pressure can dislodge the bacteria and release them into the school’s drinking water. High concentrations of *Legionella* bacteria in water systems are one of the contributing factors that increase the risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease. In particular, people with compromised immune systems, the elderly, and those with preexisting lung conditions are at the greatest risk. Exposed individuals can become sick if the water is accidentally inhaled (aspirated). In addition, aerosolized droplets from showers, cooling towers, and other water structures can spread the disease when inhaled. [Learn more about *Legionella* testing and analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/) #### **Asbestos: The Problem that Won’t Go Away** ![blog square](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20square.png?width=333&height=333&name=blog%20square.png)Until the 1980s, asbestos was widely used in building materials due to its strength, insulating properties, and resistance to fire. When asbestos-containing materials deteriorate or are disturbed, asbestos fibers can become airborne. If inhaled, these fibers pose severe health risks, including lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), all primary and secondary schools in the United States are required to inspect their buildings for asbestos, develop comprehensive asbestos management plans, and implement measures to reduce the potential release of asbestos fibers. After the initial inspection, schools must conduct re-inspections every three years. [Dust sampling and analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) can reveal the presence of asbestos and help in formulating an action plan to manage or remove asbestos materials safely. In addition, when developing plans to reduce the potential release of asbestos fibers, school administrators should consider any construction or remodeling plans. These projects can disturb older asbestos-containing materials, such as floor tiles, pipes, and insulation, and warrant more frequent inspections. [On-Demand Webinar: Asbestos in Settled Dust](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-asbestos-in-settled-dust) Although less well known, older plumbing systems can be a source of asbestos. Until the 1980s, asbestos cement (AC) pipes were often a preferred choice for water systems in the U.S. due to their lighter weight, durability, and corrosion resistance. Over time, these pipes deteriorate and can release asbestos fibers into the water supply. While the dangers of ingesting asbestos by drinking water is less clear compared to inhaling asbestos fibers, these fibers can lodge into digestive tissues, potentially leading to future health issues. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the presence of asbestos in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), with a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) established to minimize potential health risks. Most of these pipes are under the jurisdiction of local water utilities that are responsible for regular monitoring to ensure asbestos levels comply with regulatory standards. While this means most school systems probably do not need to test for asbestos in their water systems, they may want to request a copy of the test results from the local water utility if they don’t already have it on file. ##### **The Persistent Challenge of Lead in Water Systems** [Lead contamination in drinking water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) presents another persistent health concern, particularly in older schools. Lead can leach into a building’s drinking water from plumbing materials and fixtures, especially where lead service lines—the pipes that connect a building to the main water supply—are still in use. Despite recent efforts to replace lead service lines across the country, many schools continue to operate with aging infrastructure, posing an ongoing risk of lead exposure to children, for whom lead is particularly harmful. ###### **Are You Ready for the New School Year?** As we look toward the start of another school year, testing for *Legionella*, asbestos, and lead can help school administrators provide parents, staff, and students with peace of mind and focus on what truly matters—the education and development of students in a safe, secure learning environment. To learn more about testing for *Legionella*, asbestos, and lead or to request a quote, [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ## Author - ![Dr. Michael Berg, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dr.-Michael-Berg.jpg) [Dr. Michael Berg](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "Dr. Michael Berg") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-michael-berg/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-michael-berg/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/post-flood-mold-playbook-for-facility-managers/ "Post‑Flood Mold Playbook for Facility Managers") [ The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/the-hidden-product-quality-issue-often-overlooked-in-manufacturing/ "The Hidden Product Quality Issue Often Overlooked in Manufacturing") [ Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/digging-up-disease-infection-prevention-strategies-for-healthcare-construction-projects/ "Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Asbestos, Drinking Water, Lead Testing, Legionella, Schools **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Michael Berg --- ### [Wood Decay and Wood Rot Fungi: The What, the Where, and the Why](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/wood-decay-and-wood-rot-fungi-the-what-the-where-and-the-why/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Wood Decay and Wood Rot Fungi: The What, the Where, and the Why - By: Dr. Chin Yang - August 20, 2025 - 7:30 pm - Tags: Mold and Fungi, Wood Decay, Wood Rot Fungi ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/blog20header20281729-6.png "blog20header20281729-6 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") In December 2024, Pace® designated its laboratory in Pennsauken, NJ as [a Center of Excellence for Fungal Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-unveils-national-center-of-excellence-for-fungal-analysis). Staffed by a team of expert mycologists and led by Dr. Chin Yang and Dr. Ching-Yi Tsai, our new COE provides a wide array of mold and fungal testing and analysis services to support our Building Services clients. In addition, the lab has added new test parameters, such as wood decay analysis. While wood rot fungi are all around us and can be highly destructive, many commercial laboratories do not offer wood decay analysis. In this post, we explore wood decay and wood rot fungi: what they are, the problems they cause, how to identify it, and how to analyze the situation. ### What is Wood Decay? Wood decay is caused by a subcategory of fungi that can impact wood and wood-related materials. The decay caused by wood rot fungi is often referred to by its common name (white rot, brown rot, or soft rot), which describes the appearance the various species give to impacted wood. White Rot: This type of fungi decomposes the lignin in the wood, giving it a whitish or light appearance. Lignin is an organic polymer found in the cell walls of wood that gives the wood its structure and rigidity. As the cell walls degrade, wood with white rot feels spongy and may look stringy. Brown Rot: Brown rot primarily breaks down the cellulose in the wood, leaving a brown lignin residue. Wood impacted by brown rot fungi becomes brittle and crumbles easily, an effect commonly referred to as “dry rot.” This term can be misleading; however, as all wood rot fungi require moisture. Soft Rot: Soft rot fungi tend to degrade wood more slowly than other types. Soft rot can lead to the wood having a honeycomb-like appearance. Brown rot and white rot are of great concern in wood-structured indoor environments. Although soft rot is frequently detected indoors, it is more likely to negatively impact external structural features: wooden decks, windowsills, shingles, etc. A related, less damaging effect of fungal colonization in wood by so-called sapstain fungi leads to dark staining on logs and lumber. This staining can be blue or black, lending the fungi the colloquial name “blue stain fungi.” While sapstain fungi mainly affect the aesthetic value and marketability of wood by changing its color, they do not significantly weaken the wood structurally. #### Ideal Conditions for Wood Decay ![Ideal Conditions for Wood Decay](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Ideal-Conditions-for-Wood-Decay-260x260.webp "Ideal Conditions for Wood Decay – Pace Analytical")Like other problematic mold and fungi, wood rot fungi are hydrophilic (water-loving), so all it takes for these fungi to grow is excess moisture, the right temperature range, and a food source—the cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin found in the cell walls of wood. The moisture can come from a variety of sources, such as spills, leaks, flooding, or high humidity. Wood rot fungi can take hold quickly, generally within just a couple of days of the initial incident if the wood remains damp in the presence of spores. The wood rot fungi may continue to grow and, over time, weaken the structural integrity of the wood. Like other fungi, wood rot fungi reproduce through sporulation (producing spores). When airborne, these spores can create respiratory issues in sensitive individuals. However, the structural damage these fungi cause is typically of greater concern. Some, like soft rot fungi, are slow growing. Others, such as *Serpula lacrymans*, grow more rapidly and spread easily, so early detection is critical to limiting structural damage. In addition, wood rot fungi can also impact the value of a building by giving it a musty odor long before structural integrity becomes an issue. It’s also important to keep in mind that wood rot fungi can impact a variety of wood-based building materials other than lumber. Examples include flooring, wood framing, corkboard, fiberboard, sawdust/cellulose insulation, and wallpaper. ##### Sample Collection and Analysis of Wood Rot Fungi Wood decay can be detected visually through discoloration, softening, and other physical signs. However, wood decay is a slow process, and direct visual inspection cannot always determine the degree of wood decay and the extent of the damage. In addition, the air sampling often conducted during a home inspection cannot typically be used to detect wood decay or identify wood rot fungi because wood rot fungi may or may not produce identifiable fruiting bodies. To gather sufficient information to assess the danger to the structure and inform remediation strategies, bulk samples (wood that may or may not already show signs of rotting) need to be submitted to the laboratory. Lab analysts then carefully examine the samples for physical strength, the degree of decay, and macroscopic and microscopic characteristics typical of the various types of wood rot and wood decay fungi. To further aid in identification, expert mycologists may note characteristic growth structures. For example, rhizomorphs are large strands of “bundled” hyphae, which give certain species of wood rot fungi the ability to gather water further away from the colony. This allows the fungi to grow without a precipitating event, such as a leak or flood damage. ###### Any Questions? Wood decay is all around us, but many people never give it a second thought. However, when it starts to erode the value of your facility or endanger your building’s occupants, wood decay can quickly become a serious issue. If you have questions on wood rot fungal analysis and how it can help you assess your risks, [reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ## Author - ![Dr. Chin S. Yang, Ph.D., Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chin-S-Yang.webp) [Dr. Chin Yang](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-chin-s-yang-ph-d/ "Dr. Chin Yang") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-chin-s-yang-ph-d/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-chin-s-yang-ph-d/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Wood Decay and Wood Rot Fungi: The What, the Where, and the Why ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/wood-decay-and-wood-rot-fungi-the-what-the-where-and-the-why/ "Wood Decay and Wood Rot Fungi: The What, the Where, and the Why") [ Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/top-4-high-risk-molds-in-healthcare-facilities-and-how-to-address-them/ "Top 4 High-Risk Molds in Healthcare Facilities and How to Address Them") [ 3 Ways to Analyze Mold Samples ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/3-ways-to-analyze-mold-samples/ "3 Ways to Analyze Mold Samples") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Mold and Fungi, Wood Decay, Wood Rot Fungi **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Chin Yang --- ### [Is Your Healthcare Facility Joint Commission Survey Ready?](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/is-your-healthcare-facility-joint-commission-survey-ready/) **Published:** October 17, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Is Your Healthcare Facility Joint Commission Survey Ready? - By: Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. - October 17, 2025 - 12:55 pm - Tags: Healthcare, USP 797 ![Is Your Healthcare Facility Joint Commission Survey Ready?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Is-Your-Healthcare-Facility-Joint-Commission-Survey-Ready.avif "Is Your Healthcare Facility Joint Commission Survey Ready – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") While Joint Commission accreditation lends credibility to a healthcare organization and helps them earn public trust, it also comes with a caveat: regular visits or “surveys” from Joint Commission officials. Since the Joint Commission has no duty to inform the facility of a visit ahead of time, healthcare facilities looking to maintain their accreditation must always be ready. In this post, I’ll share my perspectives on survey readiness and a few best practices from my work with hospitals and compounding pharmacies. ### **What is the Joint Commission?** The Joint Commission is a nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations in the United States, providing evidence that they meet established patient care and safety standards. While hospitals are the primary focus, Joint Commission accreditation and certification is also available to surgery centers, mental health, long-term care, hospice care, urgent care, rehabilitation centers, and other types of healthcare facilities. Joint Commission accreditation is required by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) and can influence reimbursement from private insurers as well. For healthcare facilities that don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare, Joint Commission accreditation is voluntary but publicly validates that the facility meets certain standards and can help them gain credibility in the broader healthcare community. #### **Three Critical Elements of Joint Commission Survey Readiness** A Joint Commission survey evaluates numerous aspects of the healthcare facility’s operations, including patient safety protocols, infection control measures, documentation accuracy, medication management, and staff competence. Preparing for a Joint Commission survey is crucial because the process is comprehensive and exacting. It can also be nerve-wracking as the consequences of failing an audit can be high, professionally and financially. There are many online survey-readiness checklists that may be useful for ensuring your bases are covered. At the same time, it’s important to take a bird’s-eye view of survey readiness to avoid getting lost in the details. The way I see it, survey readiness boils down to three main responsibilities: **\#1 Following the standards**. There are numerous standards designed to protect patient safety and promote effective outcomes. Some may be required, while others are industry best practices. Whether required or voluntary, the more closely you follow the standards that apply to your type of healthcare facility, the more survey-ready you will be. ![blog square (10)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20square%20(10).png?width=350&height=350&name=blog%20square%20(10).png) All facilities, whether Joint Commission accredited or not, should assign a point person with the primary responsibility for knowing which standards apply and ensuring adherence to the standards. For many healthcare organizations, this is the compliance manager. For larger organizations, such as hospitals with multiple departments, locations, or services, compliance is more likely to be handled by a team with each member assigned specific responsibilities. **\#2 Fill the gaps**. Many of these standards are “standards of minimums”, meaning they establish baseline requirements but leave many specifics up to the facility. Most of my work is with USP <797> clients, so I often use it as an example. This standard minimum protocols for ensuring the safety and the efficacy of compounded sterile pharmaceuticals (CSPs), while at the same time making it clear that the facility needs to conduct its own risk assessment to ensure the standard is fully met. In addition to [USP <797> sampling and analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/), Pace® provides many other testing and analysis services to help clients adhere to patient safety standards and fill the gaps in their infection control management practices. Some of the most popular services include: [AAMI ST 108 Testing Services for Reusable Medical Devices](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/aami-st108-testing-services/) [*Legionella* Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/) [Waterborne Pathogens](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) [Water Management Planning](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/water-management/) [Mold and Fungal Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/mold-and-fungal-testing/) [Asbestos](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [Microbial Indoor Air Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/indoor-air-quality-iaq/) [Cleanroom Certification](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) [Instrument Maintenance, Repair, and Calibration](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/) **\#3 Document everything.** While documentation requirements are outlined in many industry standards, this isn’t always given the attention it deserves. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve gotten calls from panicked clients telling me the Joint Commission just showed up. Typically, the client calls me because the Joint Commission surveyors want to see some piece of documentation that the client can’t find, such as sampling results covering a specific timeframe. Keep in mind though that surveyors can ask for just about anything. Not too long ago, one of my clients was asked for a copy of the certificate of analysis (COA) for a media shipment received several months ago. (This call is one of the reasons I recently wrote a blog post about [best practices for managing COAs](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-media-coa-a-critical-component-of-the-usp-797-standard/).) ##### **True Survey Readiness Requires Addressing the Weakest Link** Survey readiness requires focused attention in a lot of areas. From my experience, documentation management can be the weakest link in Joint Commission survey readiness. The pharmacies I work with want to ensure patient safety, so they follow the standards to the letter. They are also pretty good at filling in the gaps through risk assessments and custom SOPs. Unfortunately, human nature takes over when it comes to documentation. Like many of us, filling out and filing paperwork isn’t their favorite thing to do! I cannot emphasize the importance of documentation enough. Nothing is more frustrating than knowing you followed a particular standard or SOP but being unable to prove it because you can’t find the documentation. Working with a laboratory partner with a good online portal is helpful. However, there is so much more to ensuring patient safety than what we’re involved in. Developing your own documentation SOPs and ensuring they are followed is really the only way to ensure your organization is truly survey ready. ###### **Are You Survey-Ready?** Joint Commission surveys may be stressful, but they don’t necessarily need to be. Just complying with the standards is not enough. Healthcare facilities need to be able to prove compliance through documentation. Making survey readiness a top priority can take much of the stress out of the accreditation process. If you have questions on this or other healthcare environmental compliance topics, reach out to us. We’d love to hear from you! ## Author - ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner.avif) [Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S.") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/rhonda-lintner/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/genus-level-id-and-usp-1113-what-compounding-pharmacies-need-to-know/ "Genus-Level ID and USP 1113: What Compounding Pharmacies Need to Know") [ Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/turning-usp-797-compliance-into-a-productivity-asset/ "Turning USP 797 Compliance into a Productivity Asset ") [ Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/answers-to-tough-questions-about-demonstrating-personnel-competency-under-usp-797/ "Answers to Tough Questions About Demonstrating Personnel Competency under USP 797") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Healthcare, USP 797 **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH, B.S. --- ### [The Latest on PFAS, CERCLA, and Passive Receivers](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-latest-on-pfas-cercla-and-passive-receivers/) **Published:** October 21, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The Latest on PFAS, CERCLA, and Passive Receivers - By: Paul Jackson - October 21, 2025 - 10:00 am - Tags: CERCLA, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/blog-header-29.jpg "blog header (29) – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") On September 17, EPA issued [a press release](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/trump-epa-announces-next-steps-regulatory-pfoa-and-pfos-cleanup-efforts-provides) that included, among other things, an update on the liability issues regarding passive receivers. Since this issue impacts many of our clients, I’ve been getting calls and questions, asking for my perspectives. Now that several weeks have passed, I’ve had time to consider the matter and wanted to provide some encouragement for those clients that qualify as passive receivers of PFAS. ### **What is a Passive Receiver?** In 2024, [PFOA and PFOS were designated Hazardous Substances](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-08/pdf/2024-08547.pdf) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This gave the U.S. EPA the power to address existing contamination and hold responsible parties liable through the Superfund program. The term Passive Receiver is not defined under CERCLA but is generally understood to refer to entities that did not manufacture or generate the contaminants but received them in, for example, waste disposal or wastewater. Examples of Passive Receivers include: - Community water systems![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/blog-square-13-260x260.jpg "blog square (13) – Pace Analytical") - Publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) - Municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) - Publicly owned/operated municipal solid waste landfills - Publicly owned airports and local fire departments - Farms where biosolids are applied to the land With so many entities qualifying as Passive Receivers of PFAS, the designation of PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances received substantial pushback from multiple industries and trade associations. Spokespeople for these organizations testified to the negative impact on their operations if liability exceptions were not made. In response, EPA issued the [PFAS Enforcement Discretion and Settlement Policy Under CERCLA](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/pfas-enforcement-discretion-settlement-policy-cercla.pdf). While this provided some reassurance, many argued that a memo wouldn’t hold much weight should the agency be pressured to change its mind. #### **EPA’s September 2025 Statement on Passive Receivers** As mentioned, on September 17, 2025, EPA issued a press release highlighting [Next Steps on Regulatory PFOA and PFOS Cleanup Efforts and an Update on Liability and Passive Receiver Issues](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/trump-epa-announces-next-steps-regulatory-pfoa-and-pfos-cleanup-efforts-provides). Most notably, this release stated that EPA has decided to uphold the current designation of PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances, so the speculation that they would roll back this rule can be put to rest. However, the fact that the agency also felt the need to provide an update on the Passive Receiver issue is a clear indication that the memo had not ended that matter. In fact, the memo began with a quote from the EPA administrator: > *“When it comes to PFOA and PFOS contamination, holding polluters accountable while providing certainty for passive receivers that did not manufacture or generate those chemicals continues to be an ongoing challenge. I have heard loud and clear from the American people, from Congress, and from local municipalities about this particular issue. EPA intends to do what we can based on our existing authority, but we will need new statutory language from Congress to fully address our concerns with passive receiver liability. The Trump Administration is fully committed to ensuring all Americans have the cleanest air, land, and water.”* > > ***Lee Zeldin, U.S. EPA Administrator*** Later, the memo adds “the best, most enduring solution to this issue is a statutory fix to protect passive receivers from liability, which EPA would follow to the letter of the law.” ##### **What This Might Mean for Passive Receivers** At first glance, it may seem like EPA is kicking the can down the road. After all, they are clearly placing the issue on Congress’ shoulders—a novel approach for an agency that has been granted the power to issue rules that have the force of law. So, what gives? Does anyone remember Chevron Deference? This legal principle compelled federal courts to defer to a federal agency’s interpretation of an ambiguous or unclear statute that the agency administers. I am not a lawyer, but as I see it, the issue of Passive Receiver enforcement discretion would fall into this category. Since Passive Receivers are not explicitly defined under CERCLA, Chevron Deference arguably gives EPA the power to use their enforcement discretion. However, on June 28, 2024, [the U.S. Supreme Court ended Chevron Deference](https://www.americanbar.org/groups/business_law/resources/business-law-today/2024-august/end-chevron-deference-what-does-it-mean-what-comes-next/), ruling that federal courts should no longer defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous laws, but interpret the laws themselves. That means that a passive receiver arguing their case in court needs to convince one of the more than 1700 federal judges currently employed in the federal judicial system. While I am sure many of them are fair and impartial, it’s still a roll of the dice. There are a couple of ways EPA could resolve this issue and give these entities some peace of mind. First, the agency could write Passive Receiver enforcement discretion into the rule. They may still do that if they get enough feedback, but as we all know, the EPA rulemaking process can take years. The inevitable lawsuits over contentious issues like this delay the process even further. Ironically, Congress may be able to codify a definition of Passive Receiver into law faster than the EPA. Given the cross-section of entities this law would impact, it could also get significant bipartisan support. ###### **One Final Upside** Before I close, I wanted to comment on one more element in the press release that could have substantial implications for our clients. That is the intention to initiate “future rulemaking to establish a uniform framework governing designation of hazardous substances under section 102(a) of CERCLA.” As some of you might recall, in addition to designating PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances, EPA had also issued an ANPRM (Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) in 2023, which would add seven additional PFAS and their precursors to the CERCLA list of Hazardous Substances: PFBS, PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, PFBA, PFHxA, and PFDA. The NPRM was never issued, but the agency could still move forward on this rule. With the press release, I think the agency is saying that they are open to adding additional PFAS, but they want to do this in a structured way that is arguably less time-consuming and problematic for all concerned. We will have to wait and see what the proposed framework looks like, but I don’t think we should expect these additional PFAS designations anytime soon. That should give some of our clients the breathing room they need to assess their potential liabilities and perhaps engage our [PFAS Treatability Center of Excellence](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) to help them address any issues. ###### **What’s Your Perspective?** To be clear, our role at Pace® isn’t to argue for or against laws or EPA rulemaking. We’re here to help you comply with whatever comes your way. Nevertheless, the statements made by EPA in this release impact so many of our clients and it is such a hot topic in our industry that I thought it worth providing a few perspectives. Agree or disagree, feel free to send me a comment. ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** CERCLA, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [ICYMI: 7 Highlights from the Pace® PFAS in Biosolids Webinar](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/icymi-7-highlights-from-the-pace-pfas-in-biosolids-webinar/) **Published:** October 23, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## ICYMI: 7 Highlights from the Pace® PFAS in Biosolids Webinar - By: Paige Morford - October 23, 2025 - 10:00 am - Tags: Biosolids, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/blog-header-28.jpg "blog header (28) – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting our most recent PFAS Webinar: [Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options](https://info.pacelabs.com/biosolids-analysis-for-pfas-challenges). This webinar featured Paul Jackson, Pace® Environmental Compliance and Emerging Contaminants Program Manager, and Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager. The webinar was viewed by hundreds of attendees who asked some insightful questions, both at the end and offline. In this post, I’ll overview what Paul and Nick discussed and recap some of the highlights that might be most useful to our Pace® clients. Watch: [Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options](https://info.pacelabs.com/biosolids-analysis-for-pfas-challenges). **Biosolids regulations** – Paul led the discussion by reviewing [40 CFR Part 503](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-O/part-503), the current federal code regulating biosolids. While PFAS isn’t one of the contaminants covered in the regulation, it’s critical to understand how contaminants in biosolids are regulated so that you can prepare for coming PFAS regulations. **Sources of PFAS in biosolids** – Next, Paul covered the sources of PFAS in biosolids, including industry, domestic wastewater, and PFAS precursors. He also did an interesting dive into the history of biosolids disposal through land-application. Aside for a few decades in the 1900s, land-application of biosolids has been considered the most effective disposal path since ancient times. Today, roughly half of all biosolids are land-applied as a soil amendment. **State legislation** – So far, only a small number of states have enacted legislation on biosolids, but Paul expects that to change. He covered the current legislative situation in Maine, New Mexico, Indiana, Maryland, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/blog-square-12-260x260.jpg "blog square (12) – Pace Analytical") **Federal regulatory landscape** – Paul also covered the federal regulatory landscape for PFAS. Since he didn’t have as much time to get into this topic as he would have liked, he is working on a follow up post to be published soon. **PFAS analytical challenges** – Paul then turned the webinar over to Nick, who highlighted some of the challenges of analyzing PFAS in biosolids, including varying moisture content, high organic carbon background noise, extraction limitations, sample prep complexity, reporting requirements, and surrogate recovery. **PFAS test methods for biosolids** – Nick’s presentation included a comparison of two PFAS test methods for biosolids: EPA 1633 and ASTM D8535. Currently, EPA 1633 is the primary test method used when compliance reporting is required. However, depending on the sample complexity and laboratory capabilities, EPA 1633 may not always be able to meet the reporting limits required by law. **Pace® liquid biosolids study results** – Lastly, Nick highlighted the results from a Pace® study on liquid biosolids. This analysis compared results from EPA 1633 and ASTM D8535. The analysis of PFAS in biosolids is evolving quickly – almost as fast as the regulatory landscape. If you have questions after viewing the on-demand webinar, please [feel free to reach out](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ## Author - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [Paige Morford](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paige-morford/ "Paige Morford") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paige-morford/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ ICYMI: 7 Highlights from the Pace® PFAS in Biosolids Webinar ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/icymi-7-highlights-from-the-pace-pfas-in-biosolids-webinar/ "ICYMI: 7 Highlights from the Pace® PFAS in Biosolids Webinar") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Biosolids, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paige Morford --- ### [PFAS in Biosolids: The Federal Regulatory Landscape](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-in-biosolids-the-federal-regulatory-landscape/) **Published:** October 31, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS in Biosolids: The Federal Regulatory Landscape - By: Paul Jackson - October 31, 2025 - 2:00 pm - Tags: Biosolids, EPA, PFAS, Wastewater ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/blog-header-30.jpg "blog header (30) – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As the Environmental Compliance & Emerging Contaminants Program Manager at Pace®, I am often asked for my insights on current and pending legislation. Biosolids, in particular, are gaining increased attention from the media, the public, and legislators across the country. Recently, Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager, and I conducted a webinar on PFAS in biosolids. I began the presentation by discussing the current regulatory landscape. In this post, I’ll recap my comments on the federal regulatory landscape and add some perspectives I didn’t have time to get into in the webinar. Also, if you’re interested in the test method details, I encourage you to watch the complete webinar. Nick did a great job reviewing some of the challenges of analyzing PFAS in biosolids. He also highlighted findings from our recent study into liquid biosolids and reporting limits for two biosolids test methods: EPA 1633 and ASTM D8535. Watch: [Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options](https://info.pacelabs.com/biosolids-analysis-for-pfas-challenges) ### **Biosolids vs. Wastewater Sludge: What’s the Difference?** As many of you likely know, [40 CFR Part 503](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-O/part-503) (Part 503) is the federal regulation that covers wastewater sludge/biosolids. This code establishes standards for the use of sewage to protect public health and the environment. Currently, Part 503 does not address PFAS contamination, but we’ll get into that in a moment. The terms sludge and biosolids are often used interchangeably, even here at Pace®. However, there are nuances to these terms that you should be aware of. Part 503 uses the term sludge 636 times, and the term biosolids 0 times. Biosolids is apparently the term the industry itself developed for marketing and public perception purposes when land applying sludge. US EPA has adopted the use of the term as well even though it doesn’t include it in Part 503 – see [Land Application of Biosolids | US EPA](https://www.epa.gov/biosolids/land-application-biosolids) Within Part 503, sewage sludge is broken down into [Class B, Class A, and Class A-EQ](https://www.epa.gov/biosolids/land-application-biosolids#classes) (Exceptional Quality). Class B sludge has been minimally treated for pathogens (fecal coliforms, salmonella, enteric viruses, etc.) so it has the most restrictions in terms of land-application and disposal, for example limiting site access for humans and grazing animals. Class A sludge has been further treated to lower pathogen levels and heavy metals (arsenic, lead, cadmium, copper, molybdenum, mercury, nickel, selenium and zinc.) This type of sludge is often referred to as biosolids and can be land-applied to sites like parks and golf courses. Class A-EQ biosolids meet the most stringent pollutant, pathogen, and vector attraction reduction limits defined in Part 503. These biosolids may be distributed for land-application and are often sold directly to the public for use in home gardens and lawns. #### **How’d the PFAS Get There?** There’s a certain “eww” factor when talking about wastewater sludge or biosolids because it conjures up images of human waste. While that’s certainly part of the “bio” in biosolids, the PFAS contribution to the wastewater stream from human waste is low compared to industrial discharges. Rather, there are five major contributors to PFAS in biosolids, including: **Industrial wastewater discharge** – Industrial producers and users of PFAS chemicals around the country send their wastewater to their municipal wastewater treatment plant. **Stormwater runoff** – The stormwater runoff from commercial facilities that use or produce PFAS can contain PFAS. If legacy AFFF has been used on site to fight a fire or in a training exercise, the stormwater runoff is almost certain to contain elevated levels of PFAS. In most municipalities, this runoff is treated at the local wastewater treatment facility.![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/blog-square-14-260x260.jpg "blog square (14) – Pace Analytical") **Domestic wastewater** – Wastewater produced from everyday activities, such as washing stain-resistant clothing and the use of certain cleaning and personal care products, can contain PFAS. This is one of the reasons many states are so focused on bills banning or limiting the use of PFAS in consumer goods. **Landfill leachate** – Many studies have shown that landfill leachate from municipal sites almost universally contain elevated levels of PFAS. Of particular concern are the long-chain PFAS, such as PFOA and PFOS. However, leachate can also be a vector for contamination by other PFAS compounds, including PFAS precursors. **Water treatment processes** – Depending on the analysis techniques used, PFAS precursors may not show up as PFAS in a wastewater lab report. However, these PFAS precursors can be converted into more toxic, terminal PFAS by traditional wastewater treatment processes. ##### **Federal Activity Concerning PFAS in Biosolids** At this point, it’s accurate to say that PFAS in biosolids aren’t yet regulated at the federal level. That may change in the very near future because to say that nothing is going on at the federal level couldn’t be further from the truth. **Addition of PFAS to Part 503** – Let’s start by discussing [40 CFR Part 503](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-O/part-503). As mentioned already, PFAS are not regulated by Part 503. To add them, EPA is required to collect data and conduct risk assessments. The process for adding a compound can be long, but they have moved the ball forward in recent years. In 2023, the EPA proposed studying PFAS in wastewater sent to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs). Not long after this Information Collection Request (ICR) was proposed, my colleagues and I conducted a webinar on it: [US EPA Information Collection Rule Proposal for PFAS and NPDES.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes) The ICR was sent for approval to the Office of Management and Budget in October 2024. As of yet, it has not been finalized. It’s possible that the OMB hasn’t acted on the ICR because the EPA is in the process of redefining it. See my comments below on ELG Preliminary Plan 16. In addition, the EPA published a [draft risk assessment for PFAS in biosolids](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-01/draft-sewage-sludge-risk-assessment-pfoa-pfos.pdf) in January of 2025. After extending the public comment period a couple of times, it closed in August. As usual, the comments came from all corners – individuals, organizations, associations, businesses, etc. Now the agency has the monumental task of combining through the over 25,000 comments received before drafting a final rule. **Effluent Limitation Guidelines** – While effluent limitations don’t directly regulate PFAS in biosolids, these limits can have an impact. Lowering PFAS levels in industrial discharge set for wastewater treatment would obviously also lower PFAS levels in the resulting biosolids. As outlined in [ELG Plan 15](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/31/2023-01413/effluent-guidelines-program-plan-15), the EPA had already determined to establish limits on PFAS in effluent from landfills. In addition, the agency announced its intention to study PFAS in wastewater discharge from textile mills, airports, electrical components, and the pulp, paper, and paperboard industry. [Preliminary Plan 16](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-12/preliminary-plan-16_december2024_508.pdf) builds on Plan 15, adding a more generic ICR (possibly broader that the currently proposed ICR), studying PFAS in the effluent from PFAS manufacturers and the metal finishing industries, and issuing an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) for the Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers Industry (OCPSF). The OCPSF industry includes PFAS manufacturers, but it can also include manufacturers of synthetic textiles, e.g., some waterproof fabrics and carpets. As of yet, the ELGs for landfills have not yet been proposed and Plan 16 has not yet been finalized. However, as I discussed in [a recent post](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/9-pfas-related-items-on-the-ombs-unified-agenda), the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda included the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in January of 2026 for ELGs for PFAS manufacturers. **PFAS in NPDES** – Finally, the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda also included [the addition of PFAS to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit applications](https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202504&RIN=2040-AG34). Including PFAS in NPDES permitting will provide more data for future rulemaking. In addition, when ELGs are established for certain industries, they will be enforced through NPDES permitting. ###### **More to Come** While there are still many unknowns, there is one thing we know for certain: the PFAS regulatory landscape is constantly changing. Although I only had space to touch on the federal level in this post, I also talked about what’s happening at the state level [in the webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/biosolids-analysis-for-pfas-challenges). At this time, [six states](https://www.saferstates.org/bill-tracker/?states=All&status=Adopted&toxic_chemicals=PFAS&issue_sectors=Biosolids/Sludge) have laws on the books regarding PFAS in biosolids. That’s likely to increase when state legislatures begin meeting again in 2026. As always, we’ll be watching and offering our perspectives as the PFAS regulatory landscape continues to evolve. If you have questions or need more info on [biosolids testing and analysis](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/wastewater-sludge-biosolids/?__hstc=168035390.36823c4e684554b71eb31084bb285e9b.1763208482140.1763381053534.1763392281101.3&__hssc=168035390.8.1763392281101&__hsfp=3293870918), [we’re here to help](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.36823c4e684554b71eb31084bb285e9b.1763208482140.1763381053534.1763392281101.3&__hssc=168035390.8.1763392281101&__hsfp=3293870918). ## Author - ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paul-Jackson_500x500.avif) [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "Paul Jackson") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/paul-jackson/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ucmr-5-ucmr-6-lithium-and-perchlorate-your-webinar-questions-answered/ "UCMR 5, UCMR 6, Lithium, and Perchlorate: Your Webinar Questions Answered") [ Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/making-sense-of-ucmr-5-results-key-pfas-findings-lithium-concerns-and-ucmr-6-signals/ "Making Sense of UCMR 5 Results: Key PFAS Findings, Lithium Concerns, and UCMR 6 Signals") [ NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/npdwr-initial-monitoring-deadline-may-be-closer-than-you-think/ "NPDWR Initial Monitoring Deadline May Be Closer Than You Think") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Biosolids, EPA, PFAS, Wastewater **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Paul Jackson --- ### [Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion: Insights and Analysis from Our Recent Webinar](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/decoding-state-regulations-on-vapor-intrusion-insights-and-analysis-from-our-recent-webinar/) **Published:** November 6, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion: Insights and Analysis from Our Recent Webinar - By: Mariah Peronto - November 6, 2025 - 10:09 am - Tags: Vapor Intrusion ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/blog-header-27.jpg "blog header (27) – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Earlier this month, my colleague Andy Rezendes and I had the opportunity to host a live webinar titled “Clearing the Air: Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion.” Our goal was to shed light on the complex, and often fragmented, landscape of Vapor Intrusion (VI) guidance across the United States. Vapor intrusion is a critical issue in environmental due diligence, site remediation, and risk assessment, and understanding how it is regulated across different states is essential for environmental professionals. In this blog, we have recapped some of the key takeaways and themes from the webinar, Watch: [Clearing the Air: Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion](https://info.pacelabs.com/clearing-the-air-decoding-state-regulations-on-vapor-intrusion) ### **Federal Frameworks: EPA vs. ITRC—Two Different Lenses on Vapor Intrusion** At the heart of our discussion was the contrast between two major VI guidance documents used nationally: the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance and the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) guideline. ### **EPA’s Cautious, Step-by-Step Approach** The EPA’s vapor intrusion guidance is built around a deliberate, methodical framework, focusing on conservative assumptions and multiple lines of evidence before initiating indoor air sampling. This approach prioritizes: - Protection of public health, by ensuring that no risks are overlooked - Efficient allocation of resources, by avoiding premature or unnecessary investigations - Scientific rigor, through a stepwise methodology and established screening levels The EPA framework is particularly useful for regulators and practitioners seeking clear, repeatable protocols. However, its conservative nature can sometimes lead to longer timelines and higher costs, especially for sites with complex or ambiguous data sets. ### **ITRC’s Practical, Flexible Guideline** In contrast, the ITRC’s “Vapor Intrusion Pathway: A Practical Guideline” offers a more generalized and adaptable roadmap. Developed through collaboration between state and federal agencies, industry experts, and consultants, the ITRC guidance:![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-10-16-174807-225x260.jpg "Screenshot 2025-10-16 174807 – Pace Analytical") - Encourages site-specific professional judgment - Presents a phased investigation approach (screening → data collection → risk evaluation → mitigation, if necessary) - Avoids a “one-size-fits-all” methodology ITRC’s strength lies in its practicality and flexibility, making it particularly valuable for states and practitioners who need a baseline guide that can be customized to local conditions and regulatory requirements. ### **Understanding the State-by-State Patchwork of VI Regulations** One of the most eye-opening segments of the webinar focused on the variability in VI regulations at the state level. While federal guidance provides a foundation, many states have developed their own regulations, policies, and screening levels—some aligned with EPA or ITRC guidance, others diverging significantly. **Key Areas of Variation Include:** - **Generic Screening Levels:** These levels, often derived using default attenuation factors, vary in how conservatively states want to be with risk threshold for screening into further investigation. - **Contaminants of Concern (CoCs):** States may differ in their prioritization of certain chemicals, such as chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, or emerging contaminants like 1,4-dioxane and PFAS. ### **Mapping the Landscape: Our “Snapshot of State Guidance”** We presented a visual slide mapping VI guidance types by state, which proved to be one of the most engaging parts of the session. Here’s a quick overview of what that map revealed: - **Green States**: The green states have developed VI guidance addressing both chlorinated and petroleum hydrocarbons. Examples include California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. These states address the Vapor Intrusion pathway whether it’s chlorinated or for both chlorinated and petroleum sites. Examples include California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. - **Blue States**: A smaller group of states focus specifically on **petroleum vapor intrusion**, often with unique criteria that reflect the different behavior of petroleum compounds in soil and vapor phases. - **No Guidance States**:![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-10-16-175210-260x173.jpg "Screenshot 2025-10-16 175210 – Pace Analytical") Several states have **no formal VI guidance** and instead defer to **federal guidance** (typically EPA’s or ITRC’s). This can create challenges for project planning, permitting, and stakeholder communication. #### **The Takeaway?** Environmental professionals must navigate a state-specific regulatory landscape that is anything but uniform. Knowledge of your local state’s VI policies is essential—and it’s not uncommon for regulatory expectations to change even within the same region over time. **Passive Sampling in Vapor Intrusion: From Emerging Technique to Core Tool** One of the most forward-looking topics in our webinar was the evolving role of passive sampling in VI investigations. Over the last decade, passive sampling has gone from being a supplemental, often qualitative tool to a more accepted, sometimes preferred, method for characterizing vapor conditions at contaminated sites. **The Evolution of Passive Sampling** Originally, passive samplers were used to support traditional sampling methods (e.g., SUMMA canisters, active sorbent tubes). Today, due to technological advances, they are increasingly recognized for their ability to deliver quantitative and representative data—particularly when deployed over extended periods. Most states now acknowledge passive sampling as an available tool in the VI toolbox, though they often recommend prior consultation with regulatory agencies before implementation. Some states have gone even further: - **California**: Encourages passive sampling in sewer laterals and building cleanouts, especially where access or intrusiveness is a concern. - **Oregon and Wisconsin**: Have released draft guidance documents supporting the routine use of passive samplers in specific scenarios. **Advantages of Passive Sampling** - **Extended Deployment Periods** Passive samplers can remain in place for several days to several weeks, offering a time-integrated picture of vapor concentrations—more reflective of real-world exposure scenarios. - **Lower Visibility and Risk of Tampering** Their compact, discreet design makes them ideal for use in residential or commercial spaces, where traditional sampling equipment might raise concerns or be more vulnerable to tampering. - **Cost-Effectiveness** Without the need for active pumping systems or vacuum canisters, passive samplers are often more economical, especially for long-term monitoring projects. - **Better Performance in Adverse Conditions** In high-moisture or low-permeability environments, traditional soil gas sampling can be unreliable. Passive samplers are less sensitive to these challenges, making them a good fit for tough site conditions. **Challenges and Limitations** However, passive sampling is **not without its limitations**: - **Limited Opportunity for Reanalysis** Many passive samplers use thermal desorption, which destroys the sample during analysis. This means QA/QC is more difficult if data is questioned post-analysis. - **Potential for Background Interference** Long deployment periods can introduce background contamination, especially in occupied buildings. Household products, cleaning agents, and human activity can skew results. - **Environmental Sensitivity** Temperature and humidity can affect sorbent performance. Improper handling during shipment or storage can also lead to pre-deployment contamination. Despite these challenges, passive sampling continues to gain acceptance as a reliable, non-intrusive, and affordable tool—especially when used in conjunction with traditional methods to form a comprehensive, defensible investigation strategy. **The Bigger Picture: No Universal Blueprint for Vapor Intrusion** One of the most important messages we hoped to convey in the webinar—and reiterate here—is this: **There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to vapor intrusion.** The combination of evolving science, technology, and regulatory diversity means that every VI investigation demands a thoughtful, site-specific strategy. Rigidly applying a checklist without considering local guidance, site geology, and vapor pathways can lead to mischaracterization of risk or delays in project closure. **What This Means for Environmental Professionals** - **Stay Informed.** Track updates from your state agency and professional organizations like ITRC, ASTM, and EPA. - **Engage with Regulators.** Early and proactive communication with state and local regulators can smooth project approval and reduce the risk of rework. - **Use a Weight-of-Evidence Approach.** Relying on multiple lines of data—passive, active, sub-slab, indoor air, etc.—builds stronger, more defensible conclusions. ##### **Final Thoughts: Moving the Industry Forward, One Site at a Time** Our recent webinar was a great opportunity to explore these topics with professionals from across the country. Whether you’re an environmental consultant, risk assessor, or regulatory stakeholder, understanding the nuances of vapor intrusion is critical to effective site management and public health protection. If you missed the webinar, we hope this recap provides you with a deeper understanding of the topics we covered. If you’re navigating complex VI issues at your site—or simply want to learn more about how regulations and technologies are evolving—feel free to [reach out](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). We’re always happy to share insights, collaborate, or answer questions. Watch: [Clearing the Air: Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion](https://info.pacelabs.com/clearing-the-air-decoding-state-regulations-on-vapor-intrusion) ## Author - ![Mariah Peronto, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mariah-Peronto.jpg) [Mariah Peronto](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/mariah-peronto/ "Mariah Peronto") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/mariah-peronto/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/mariah-peronto/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/the-hon-rule-why-pilot-studies-matter/ "The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter") [ Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion: Insights and Analysis from Our Recent Webinar ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/decoding-state-regulations-on-vapor-intrusion-insights-and-analysis-from-our-recent-webinar/ "Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion: Insights and Analysis from Our Recent Webinar") [ Everything You Need to Know About the HON Rule ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-hon-rule/ "Everything You Need to Know About the HON Rule") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Vapor Intrusion **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Mariah Peronto --- ### [Pace® PFAS News and Views – November 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-november-2025/) **Published:** November 17, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS News and Views – November 2025 - By: Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. - November 17, 2025 - 10:00 am - Tags: Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFAS-News-and-Views-1024x512.jpg "PFAS News and Views – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") October was a slow month at the EPA due to the current government shutdown in D.C. However, that gives me a chance to catch up on actions taking place in states across the country. Even though the majority of state legislatures have recessed for the year, some are still in session while others passed laws granting authority to state agencies to carry on the work of addressing PFAS contamination. ### **FEDERAL PFAS ACTIONS** Before we get into the state PFAS action, here’s one quick federal development that was automatically implemented despite the shutdown. #### **EPA Adds PFHxS-Na to Toxic Release Inventory** On October 7, the EPA [announced](https://www.epa.gov/chemicals-under-tsca/epa-adds-additional-pfas-toxics-release-inventory) the addition of PFHxS-Na (CASRN 82382-12-5) to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). This PFAS compound was automatically added due to the finalization and publication of its [toxicity value](https://iris.epa.gov/document/%26deid=363894) in the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) database. PFHxS may be found in certain fire-fighting foams, waterproof/stainproof textiles, metal plating operations, and cleaning agents. #### **KEY STATE PFAS ACTIONS** **Maine![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/blog-square-16-260x260.jpg "blog square (16) – Pace Analytical")** Maine has been at the epicenter of concerns over PFAS in agriculture. To help the state’s cattle farmers preserve their business, the Maine CDC has introduced [an interesting new tool](https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/blog/maine-cdc-publishes-pfas-modeling-tool-help-farmers-reduce-contamination-meat-2025-08-27). This online resource provides practical guidelines and actionable steps for identifying potential sources of PFAS on farms, implementing best management practices, and reducing the risk of chemical exposure in livestock. **Illinois** Last month we reported that [HB 2516](https://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=2516&GAID=18&GA=104&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=160345&SessionID=114) was signed by the Governor. Starting in 2032, this new law prohibits intentionally added PFAS in several product categories, including cosmetics, dental floss, juvenile products, menstrual products, intimate apparel, food packaging, and food contact products. At the same time, the Governor also signed [HB 2409](https://ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=2409&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=160142&SessionID=114), banning the manufacture, distribution, and sale of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) intended for firefighting in which PFAS was intentionally added as of January 1, 2027, **New York** Last year, New York [passed legislation](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ENV/37-0121) prohibiting the sale of new apparel containing intentionally added PFAS as of January 1, 2025. This legislation gave the NY Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) until January 1, 2027, to define those limits. In August, NYDEC held [a stakeholder meeting](https://meetny-gov.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/meetny-gov/recording/3f90533063ee103eb7fe12dcaf1f1093/playback) to consider a proposal to limit individual PFAS analytes added to apparel to 25 to 1000 parts per billion (ppb) and all PFAS to 50 parts per million (ppm) as measured in total organic fluorine (TOF). Comments on the proposal were due September 25, 2025. Only a couple of states have set limits for PFAS as measured in TOF. In part, that may be because of method challenges and limitations to using TOF as a representation of total PFAS in consumer products. If you have questions or concerns about analyzing for TOF, feel free to [reach out to us](https://www.pfas.com/contact/?__hstc=168035390.cd6eee7aa6868b870006c64124ecbdfe.1765317046202.1765317046202.1765317046202.1&__hssc=168035390.1.1765317046202&__hsfp=3293870918). We’d be happy to walk through your project/compliance requirements to help determine the best approach. **North Carolina** The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality recently [mandated an expansion to private well testing eligibility](https://www.whqr.org/local/2025-09-11/ncdeq-mandates-changes-to-pfas-well-testing-in-the-lower-cape-fear-area) under a program funded by Chemours. According to reports, this opens up funds to around 14,000 additional homeowners. **Massachusetts** Massachusetts, one of the few state legislatures still in regular session, is currently considering [H136](https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H136), a bill that would regulate the land-application of biosolids from a wastewater treatment plant in agriculture. Although its legislative session ends in Mid-November, Massachusetts allows bills to be carried over into next year’s session. **California** In the era of increased regulatory attention to PFAS, Governor Newsom is one of the few state governors to veto PFAS-related legislation. On October 13, Newsom vetoed [SB 682](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB682&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-90PWBVkAL4FN4FwzO0s2UJWStqV2MT0sTaAei4UgtFy7FhGXeaWN9Lve1H4wq8KIVDYAN0U49ExKaIvwW6neokniXTPQ&_hsmi=366229772), which would have banned PFAS in a variety of consumer products, citing concerns about affordability and rapid market shifts. **Wisconsin** In October, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources held a public meeting on its proposal to establish state standards for PFAS in drinking water that match those enacted by the U.S. EPA in 2024. This means that, if the national primary drinking water regulations are rolled back to only include PFOA and PFOS, water systems in Wisconsin will still need to comply with the 10 parts per trillion (ppt) individual limits for PFNA, PFHxS, and GenX chemicals as well as the Hazard Index limit for these three compounds plus PFBS. [As we’ve reported](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/9-pfas-related-items-on-the-ombs-unified-agenda), the EPA intended to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in September, but the government shut down has stalled the agency’s progress. #### **PFAS NEWS OF INTEREST** [New study calls for scienced-based regulation of fluoropolymers](https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america/news-trends/blog-post/2025/fluoropolymers-and-pfas-new-study-calls-for-science-based-regulation) [Wastewater study says domestic wastewater is a major contributor to PFAS levels](https://www.wwdmag.com/wastewater-treatment/article/55320467/water-environment-federation-wastewater-study-highlights-domestic-pfas-as-major-contributor) [A legal look at how PFAS is being addressed in Phase I ESAs](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/a-year-later-how-is-pfas-being-9819424/) [A look at Phase II ESA data at dry cleaners, car washes, airfields, and warehouses](https://www.partneresi.com/resources/articles/pfas-at-dry-cleaners-car-washes-airfields-and-warehouses/) [Detection & quantitation of PFAS in sea foam vs bulk water samples](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40864629/) [An analysis of PFAS levels in U.S. meat, poultry, catfish, and eggs](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19440049.2025.2536262) [Wisconsin duck and fish advisories](https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/09/06/dnr-limit-eating-ducks-fish-caught-in-parts-of-wisconsin-due-to-pfas-contamination/) ##### **PFAS WEBINARS & VIDEOS** [**Webinar: Comprehensive Overview of Core Discrete Fracture Network (COREDFN): A High-Resolution Approach to Bedrock Investigations Involving VOCs and PFAS**](https://info.pacelabs.com/coredfn-webinar) – This webinar will be conducted in two parts. The first session (Nov 12th, Noon ET) will focus on an overview of COREDFN and its application to VOC-contaminated sites. A follow up session (Dec 10th, Noon ET) will focus on the adaptation of COREDFN to sites with potential PFAS contamination. Both sessions will be highly informative for those focused on PFAS detection, particularly in Environmental Site Assessments, CERCLA compliance, and remediation-related projects. [Register here.](https://info.pacelabs.com/coredfn-webinar) [**On-demand** **Webinar: Biosolids Analysis for PFAS: Challenges, Considerations, and Options**](https://info.pacelabs.com/biosolids-analysis-for-pfas-challenges) Analyzing PFAS levels in biosolids presents unique challenges. In this webinar replay, Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager, provides considerations and alternatives to ensure you are getting analytical data that meets your project objectives. [Watch the webinar.](https://info.pacelabs.com/biosolids-analysis-for-pfas-challenges) [**On-demand** **Webinar: Mastering the Challenges of Sediment and Biota Analysis**](https://info.pacelabs.com/mastering_the_challenges_of_sediment_and_biota_analysis) – This on-demand session examines the challenges of sample prep, extraction, and cleanup for the analysis of various compounds, including PFAS, in sediment and plant/animal tissue. [Watch the webinar.](https://info.pacelabs.com/mastering_the_challenges_of_sediment_and_biota_analysis) [**Forever Ends Here The Future of Water: The World’s Leading Tech to Eliminate PFAS Forever Chemicals**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FopRle8lv9Q) – I recently had the pleasure of talking about our role in validating the results from Invicta Water’s development of PFAS destruction technology. You can [watch the video on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FopRle8lv9Q). ###### **Reach Out with Your Questions** If you have any questions about PFAS testing and analysis, please don’t hesitate to [contact us](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/contact-us). We’re always happy to connect and help you find the information or resources you need. Looking forward to hearing from you! ## Author - ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/lindsay-boone/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-and-views-may-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News and Views – May 2026") [ PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-rules-and-regulations-spotlight-north-carolina/ "PFAS Rules and Regulations Spotlight: North Carolina") [ Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pace-pfas-news-views-april-2026/ "Pace® PFAS News & Views – April 2026   ") **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Tags:** Pace® PFAS News and Views, PFAS **Blog Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Authors:** Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.  --- ### [Expanding Capabilities Through Collaboration: Inside the Integration of DCM Science Laboratory and Pace® Analytical](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/expanding-capabilities-through-collaboration-inside-the-integration-of-dcm-science-laboratory-and-pace-analytical/) **Published:** November 12, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Expanding Capabilities Through Collaboration: Inside the Integration of DCM Science Laboratory and Pace® Analytical - By: Kim Cornish - November 12, 2025 - 10:00 am - Tags: Crystalline Silica ![Expanding Capabilities Through Collaboration: Inside the Integration of DCM Science Laboratory and Pace® Analytical](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Expanding-Capabilities-Through-Collaboratoin-Inside-the-Integration-of-DCM-Science-Laboratory-and-Pace-Analytical.avif "Expanding Capabilities Through Collaboratoin - Inside the Integration of DCM Science Laboratory and Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") I recently sat down with Rob DeMalo, Vice President of Operations for Building Sciences, and Ron Schott, former owner of DCM Science Laboratory and an expert in x-ray diffraction, mineralogy, and microscopy. We talked about how the integration of DCM Science Laboratory with Pace® Analytical brings together complementary strengths, expanding capabilities and creating new opportunities to better serve our clients. Their perspectives reflect a shared commitment to collaboration, quality, and continued innovation. ### **Tell us a little bit about DCM and what drew Pace® to acquire them?** **Rob:** DCM Science Laboratory, Inc., established in 1984, boasts a rich history, evolving from an asbestos-only laboratory into a versatile minerals testing and consulting firm renowned for its advanced microscopy and x-ray diffraction (XRD) services. This deep expertise, especially in these highly specialized analytical techniques and their proven track record, made them an ideal partner for Pace®, as it perfectly complements and significantly enhances our existing environmental offerings. Ultimately, integrating DCM’s unique strengths allows us to offer clients an even broader and more sophisticated suite of analytical services. ### **Let’s take a deeper dive into the capabilities DCM brings to Pace®. What makes this acquisition so valuable?** **Rob:** DCM brings two distinct yet highly valuable capabilities: AIHA-accredited industrial hygiene analysis and advanced minerals identification. Their industrial hygiene lab provides critical respirable crystalline silica (RCS) analysis, serving a robust market that includes high-level engineering consulting firms and diverse industries such as construction, mining, concrete manufacturing, and maritime. In addition, their asbestos capabilities enhance our current offerings. Complementing this, DCM’s XRD, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy expertise offers specialized mineral identification and analysis supporting the mining and geotechnical markets. This expertise also creates strong synergies, particularly with our Pace® Western U.S. Laboratory operations and its established customer base, collectively strengthening our position as a comprehensive analytical partner. ### **Let’s shift our focus now to an important workplace safety topic: crystalline silica. Can you explain what it is and why it’s a concern?** **Rob:** Crystalline silica is a naturally occurring mineral found in materials like sand, stone, concrete, and ceramics. It’s been used for thousands of years—from shaping tools in ancient times to manufacturing high-tech glass and industrial products today. Because it’s so common, many people come into contact with it in their daily lives without any significant health risk. However, the concern arises when people are exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS)—the fine particles generated during high-risk activities like cutting, drilling, or grinding materials that contain silica. Workers in industries such as construction, sandblasting, and mining are especially vulnerable. Inhaling these fine particles over time can cause silicosis—an irreversible, potentially fatal lung disease ### **Given those health risks, what kind of regulations are in place to protect workers?** **Rob**: In recent years, U.S. regulatory bodies have taken significant steps to limit exposure to RCS in the workplace. Agencies like OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration), and various state-level programs have established strict Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL). These limits are typically set at 50 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³) over an 8-hour time-weighted average. Some states, such as California, have gone even further with more stringent requirements, particularly for high-risk industries. These include mandatory exposure assessments and additional controls for specific tasks. The goal is to ensure that employers are actively identifying and mitigating silica exposure risks before they affect worker health. #### **Q: What are the core components of a truly robust sampling strategy for Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)? ![blog square (15)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20square%20(15).png?width=350&height=350&name=blog%20square%20(15).png)** **Ron:** A robust RCS sampling strategy combines regulatory compliance, best practices for exposure assessment, and efficient field protocols. This holistic approach is critical, not only ensuring strict compliance with occupational health regulations but also providing actionable, high-quality data essential for safeguarding worker health and informing engineering controls. Ultimately, a truly effective strategy must possess the flexibility to adapt dynamically to the inherent variability of diverse workplace environments and operational conditions, ensuring consistent protection across diverse work environments. #### **Q: What Testing Methods and Analysis are used to support the sampling strategy?** **Ron:** As Rob discussed monitoring respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure is a key part of keeping workers safe—especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing where silica dust can be a serious health risk. The process usually starts with air sampling. During a worker’s shift, a small pump is worn that pulls air through a respirable sampler—a device designed to capture just the tiny dust particles that can reach deep into the lungs. Some common tools include traditional cyclones and the more modern Parallel Particle Impactors (PPIs), which are approved by OSHA and MSHA and offer improved sampling accuracy. Once the samples are collected, they’re sent to an ISO 17025-accredited lab for analysis. That accreditation is important—it ensures that the testing meets strict quality standards and gives reliable results for assessing silica exposure. At Pace®, we use x-ray diffraction (XRD) to analyze the samples. XRD is considered the most accurate method available for detecting and measuring crystalline silica. It follows well-established protocols like OSHA ID-142 and NIOSH 7500, and it’s especially good at identifying the three main forms of crystalline silica: α-quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite. These tests are typically conducted on air samples from workers’ breathing zones or various job site locations. But we can also analyze bulk materials like settled dust or rock using modified versions of those same methods. All in all, using XRD and following standardized testing procedures ensures you get trustworthy, actionable data—which is exactly what you need to keep your team safe and in compliance with health regulations. #### **Thanks. Now we’re shifting focus to another key aspect of DCM’s core strengths — the specialized identification and analysis of minerals, particularly in support of the mining and geotechnical industries.** **Can you tell us more about DCM’s role in mineral characterization and how it fits into the broader Pace® strategy?** **Rob:** Absolutely. When we acquired DCM, one of the standout capabilities they brought to the table was their deep expertise in supporting industrial mineral projects. Their work goes far beyond basic analysis — they specialize in evaluating material purity, identifying trace contamination, and characterizing the physical separation properties of various mineral types. This aligns perfectly with our existing portfolio and allows us to better serve clients in both established and emerging markets. Their technical focus spans silicate minerals, heavy mineral sands, and silica sands. By applying detailed mineralogical and chemical assessments, DCM provides the kind of specialized testing that is crucial for both mining and geotechnical applications. This includes metallurgy, process mineralogy and forensic mineralogy including contamination analysis.(note: did not address pharmaceuticals – do we want to?) Bringing their expertise into the Pace® family not only strengthens our current offerings but also opens the door for expansion into new markets and deeper engagement in the ones we already serve. ##### **Q: One of the key specialties brought into the Pace® family through the recent acquisition is advanced petrography — the microscopic study of rocks and minerals to understand their composition, texture, and formation. How does this expertise enhance the capabilities of Pace® in the mining and geotechnical sectors?** **Ron:** The addition of petrography significantly elevates our capabilities across both mining and geotechnical applications by delivering in-depth mineralogical insights that support exploration strategies, processing efficiency, and materials performance. Our team’s specialization in ore petrography—particularly in the analysis of opaque minerals and their textural relationships with gangue materials—enables highly accurate identification of ore types and mineral associations. This level of detail is critical for effective resource evaluation and optimizing processing workflows. With this expertise, Pace® now offers: Comprehensive rock characterization: Including the identification of primary rock-forming minerals and potentially deleterious phases—essential for aggregate quality assessments and cement production. Advanced ore petrography: Delivering detailed analyses of opaque minerals, alteration products, gangue relationships, grain sizes, and mineral intergrowths, which are fundamental to understanding ore behavior during processing. Digital photomicrograph documentation: High-resolution imaging that visually supports our analytical conclusions, enhancing the clarity and transparency of technical reports. Petrographic analysis of concentrates and tailings: Helping resolve mineral processing challenges by assessing mineral liberation, particle size distribution, and residual target mineral content. By integrating this advanced petrographic capability, Pace® is now equipped to provide more informed, data-driven insights into the geological materials we work with. This means better decisions in exploration, resource development, and engineering—ultimately supporting our clients with more precise, efficient, and reliable solutions. ##### **Can you tell us about projects focused on mineral product purity and contamination?** **Ron:** Our team specializes in evaluating product purity, contamination, and physical separation characteristics across various industrial materials. We have significant experience with: Industrial Silicates: We assess the aspect ratio of minerals like wollastonite and talc, identify trace impurities and inclusions, measure free crystalline silica content, and detect asbestiform minerals. Heavy Mineral Sands: We determine the relative proportions of key minerals such as ilmenite, rutile/anatase, and leucoxene, along with zircon, monazite, and other trace minerals. We also evaluate the presence of free crystalline silica. Silica Sands: Our analyses identify opaque inclusions that may affect total iron (Fe) content. We also conduct heavy mineral separations to quantify and characterize refractory mineral phases. This broad experience allows us to provide detailed mineralogical evaluations to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. ##### **Rob, do you have any concluding remarks?** **Rob:** The acquisition of DCM Science Laboratory marks a significant step forward for Pace® Analytical. While we’ve long supported clients with high-quality environmental and industrial hygiene testing, DCM’s advanced analytical capabilities—such as x-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, and petrography—enhance both the depth and precision of our services. From respirable crystalline silica analysis to specialized mineral characterization, we’re expanding our expertise while staying true to our commitment to responsive, data-driven client support. This strategic growth empowers our customers with even more comprehensive solutions for complex challenges. ## Author - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kim-Cornish-square.jpg) [Kim Cornish](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/kim-cornish/ "Kim Cornish") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/kim-cornish/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Expanding Capabilities Through Collaboration: Inside the Integration of DCM Science Laboratory and Pace® Analytical ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/expanding-capabilities-through-collaboration-inside-the-integration-of-dcm-science-laboratory-and-pace-analytical/ "Expanding Capabilities Through Collaboration: Inside the Integration of DCM Science Laboratory and Pace® Analytical") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Crystalline Silica **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Kim Cornish --- ### [Using Fecal Source Tracking to Detect and Identify Fecal Contamination and Protect Public Health](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/using-fecal-source-tracking-to-detect-and-identify-fecal-contamination-and-protect-public-health/) **Published:** November 20, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Using Fecal Source Tracking to Detect and Identify Fecal Contamination and Protect Public Health - By: Dr. Christabel Fernandes-Monteiro - November 20, 2025 - 8:00 am - Tags: Public Health ![Using Fecal Source Tracking to Detect and Identify Fecal Contamination and Protect Public Health](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Using-Fecal-Source-Tracking-to-Detect-and-Identify-Fecal-Contamination.avif "Using Fecal Source Tracking to Detect and Identify Fecal Contamination – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Clean water is fundamental to healthy communities, thriving ecosystems, and safe recreation. One of the greatest threats to water quality is contamination from fecal matter, which can carry harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites. In this post, we provide an introduction to Fecal Source Tracking: what it is, how it’s done, and how it can be used to protect water quality and public health. ### **What Is Fecal Source Tracking?** Fecal Source Tracking is used to pinpoint the origin of fecal contamination. Potential sources include humans, livestock, wildlife, and pets. While all fecal contamination can create health issues, human fecal matter is considered the most dangerous as it can carry harmful pathogens like bacteria (e.g., *E. coli*, *Salmonella*, *Shigella*), viruses (e.g., *norovirus*, *hepatitis A*, *rotavirus*), and parasites (e.g., *Giardia* and *Cryptosporidium*)*.* Fecal Source Tracking is a specialized subset within the broader field of Microbial Source Tracking, which encompasses analysis of a diverse range of microorganisms beyond those associated with fecal contamination. Examples include environmental bacteria (e.g., *Pseudomonas*, *Legionella*), cyanobacteria responsible for harmful algal blooms, industrially relevant microbes, and fungi or molds. Additionally, Microbial Source Tracking can be used to detect and identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria and microbes involved in natural or man-made pollution events, such as those originating from soil, decaying vegetation, wastewater effluent, or industrial runoff. #### **How Fecal Source Tracking is Used** Fecal Source Tracking is crucial across a variety of real-world scenarios in which identifying the origin of contamination can help inform effective remediation strategies. **Recreational Water** – Fecal Source Tracking is widely used to ensure public safety in recreational waters, including public beaches and swimming pools. Contamination in these areas can stem from a variety of causes, such as sewage overflows, urban runoff, and animal waste. **Flood Remediation** – Excessive precipitation and waterline breaks heighten the risk of sewage entering surface waters or stormwater systems. Fecal Source Tracking can rapidly detect the presence of fecal matter and identify its source, enabling emergency responders to issue the appropriate advisories, prioritize cleanup efforts, and prevent widespread outbreaks of waterborne diseases. It should be noted that many bacteria, viruses, and parasites found in fecal matter can survive on dry surfaces, sometimes for days, weeks, or even longer, depending on the organism and environmental conditions. Specialized swabbing techniques can be used to sample dried surfaces for fecal contamination. **Sewage spills** – Groundwater is a vital source of drinking water in many regions. When contamination occurs due to failing septic systems or leaking sewer lines, Fecal Source Tracking can determine the source and inform corrective actions. **Agricultural runoff** – Runoff from fields and pastures can also lead to groundwater contamination. Identifying human versus animal sources is essential for preventing long-term exposure to pathogens and ensuring regulatory compliance for drinking water safety. By applying Fecal Source Tracking methods to these scenarios, public health officials, environmental agencies, and water utilities can take precise, informed actions to safeguard both people and ecosystems against the risks posed by fecal contamination. ##### **Detecting Fecal Contamination** Fecal indicator bacteria provide a better means of assessing the presence of fecal matter in recreational and drinking water. There are three main types: ***Enterococc**i*** are frequently used to monitor fecal contamination in both marine and freshwater environments. We are frequently asked to analyze for *Enterococci* in recreational water samples as this bacterium is strongly associated with gastrointestinal illness. However, because the *Enterococcus* bacterium is found in the digestive tract of both humans and animals, it cannot indicate the source of the contamination. ![blog square (19)](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20square%20(19).png?width=350&height=350&name=blog%20square%20(19).png) **Fecal coliforms** are a broad group of bacteria that thrive in the intestines of humans and animals. As a category, they can indicate the presence of fecal matter, but do not provide clues to its source. In addition, despite the name, a few organisms in this category are found in the natural environment, so without more precise identification, fecal coliform testing is not a precise indicator of fecal contamination. Fecal coliforms are occasionally referenced in water quality regulations; however, testing for total coliforms and E. coli is more frequently mandated. E. coli, a type of fecal coliform, is found only in the digestive system of warm-blooded animals, so it is one of the best indicator bacteria for fecal contamination. E. coli analysis is almost always the preferred analysis for freshwater samples, including drinking water and recreational water, as the infection rate and severity of illness can be greater than that of Enterococci. However, more advanced analysis is usually required to determine the source. It should be noted that we also do a lot of testing for **total coliforms** in drinking water at Pace® as it is frequently required for water quality compliance and baseline safety. However, while total coliforms include bacteria found in the digestive tract, they also encompass species commonly present in soil, water, and vegetation that have no connection to fecal matter. Therefore, their presence alone does not necessarily indicate fecal contamination. ###### **Determining the Source of Fecal Matter** As noted in the last section, fecal indicator bacteria are used to detect fecal contaminations, but they are not sufficient for determining the source of the contamination, i.e., human or animal. *Bacteroides* are a group of bacteria predominantly found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals. Unlike broad indicator organisms, *Bacteroides* species are highly host-specific, meaning certain strains are unique to humans while others are found only in particular animal species. This specificity allows scientists to use molecular techniques, such as quantitative PCR assays (qPCR), to detect and identify *Bacteroides* DNA from various sources. By targeting genetic markers unique to human-associated *Bacteroides*, researchers can pinpoint contamination events linked to sewage or failing septic systems. Likewise, animal-specific markers can reveal agricultural runoff or wildlife contributions. **Safeguarding Water Quality Through Fecal Source Tracking** Effective Fecal Source Tracking protects public health. By leveraging both traditional fecal indicator bacteria and advanced molecular tools, communities can better identify contamination sources and develop targeted solutions. For more information or to connect with a Pace® laboratory specializing in Fecal Source Tracking, [please reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ## Author - ![Dr. Christabel Fernandes-Monteiro, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Christabel-Fernandes-Monteiro.jpg) [Dr. Christabel Fernandes-Monteiro](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-christabel-fernandes-monteiro/ "Dr. Christabel Fernandes-Monteiro") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-christabel-fernandes-monteiro/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/dr-christabel-fernandes-monteiro/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Using Fecal Source Tracking to Detect and Identify Fecal Contamination and Protect Public Health ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/using-fecal-source-tracking-to-detect-and-identify-fecal-contamination-and-protect-public-health/ "Using Fecal Source Tracking to Detect and Identify Fecal Contamination and Protect Public Health") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Public Health **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Dr. Christabel Fernandes-Monteiro --- ### [Pace® Acquires QuanTEM Laboratories, Expanding Building Sciences & Food Safety Capabilities](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/pace-acquires-quantem-laboratories-expanding-building-sciences-food-safety-capabilities/) **Published:** December 3, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Acquires QuanTEM Laboratories, Expanding Building Sciences & Food Safety Capabilities - By: Pace® Analytical - December 3, 2025 - 8:00 am - Tags: Asbestos, Building Sciences ![Pace acquires QuanTEM Laboartories](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/QuanTEM-Acquisition-Featured-Image.avif "QuanTEM Acquisition Featured Image – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Pace® Analytical Services is pleased to announce that **QuanTEM Laboratories, LLC**, a respected environmental sciences and food microbiology testing laboratory based in Oklahoma City, has officially joined the Pace® network. This acquisition strengthens our national footprint and expands our capabilities in several key service areas, including asbestos analysis, environmental lead testing, microbiology, and food safety testing. This marks the **fourth Building Sciences acquisition in 2025**, following Micron Environmental Labs and Patriot Labs in California and DCM Laboratories in Colorado. Together, these additions enhance the depth, geographic reach, and capacity of the Pace® Analytical Services Building Sciences team. --- ### About QuanTEM Laboratories Founded in 1989, QuanTEM Laboratories has built a strong reputation for high-quality analytical testing supported by experienced staff and strict quality controls. The QuanTEM team operates from a single facility in Oklahoma City, offering services that include: - **Asbestos analysis** using PLM and PCM - **Environmental lead testing** paint chips, wipes, air and soil via FAA - **Microbiology services** mold direct exam for spore trap and tape lift samples - **Food safety testing,** including pathogens, indicator organisms, spoilage organisms, nutritional content, additives, and shelf-life studies QuanTEM maintains accreditations with **AIHA LAP, NVLAP, LA LELAP, Texas Asbestos & Mold, and CO Asbestos**, as well as **A2LA for Food Microbiology** reinforcing its long-standing commitment to technical quality and compliance. As part of this transition, QuanTEM’s asbestos testing operations will become the **Pace® Asbestos PLM Center of Excellence**, further strengthening our leadership in Building Sciences services across the country. --- #### Advancing Service Capabilities Nationwide With the addition of QuanTEM Laboratories, Pace® expands into new areas of Food Microbiology testing while strengthening our Building Sciences capabilities in the south-central region of the U.S. This investment supports our broader goal: **Ensuring the health and safety of our communities and lives through reliable, on-time analytical data.** We look forward to welcoming the QuanTEM team into the Pace® family and expanding the comprehensive services available to our customers nationwide. ## Author - ![Pace Logos. ASSE 12080 Certification training by Pace® & IAPMO](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/pace-logo-with-bckground.avif) [Pace® Analytical](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/pace-analytical/ "Pace® Analytical") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/pace-analytical/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ What Happens When EPA Rules Change? Pace® Turned a Challenge into the Future of Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/what-happens-when-epa-rules-change-pace-turned-a-challenge-into-the-future-of-testing/ "What Happens When EPA Rules Change? Pace® Turned a Challenge into the Future of Testing") [ Pace® Acquires QuanTEM Laboratories, Expanding Building Sciences & Food Safety Capabilities ](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/pace-acquires-quantem-laboratories-expanding-building-sciences-food-safety-capabilities/ "Pace® Acquires QuanTEM Laboratories, Expanding Building Sciences & Food Safety Capabilities") **Categories:** Building Sciences **Tags:** Asbestos, Building Sciences **Blog Divisions:** Building Sciences **Authors:** Pace® Analytical --- ### [Drug Formulation: Lipophilic Compound Q&A](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/drug-formulation-lipophilic-compound-qa/) **Published:** January 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Drug Formulation: Lipophilic Compound Q&A - By: David Barnes - January 11, 2023 - 2:46 pm - Tags: Clinical Trial Materials, Drug Formulation, Formulation, Lipophilic Compound ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Copy20of20Blog20Rectangular20Quote2028229.png "Copy20of20Blog20Rectangular20Quote2028229 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Lipophilic compounds have a notorious reputation for being challenging to formulate, but, with the help of today’s technology and excipients, we’re here to disprove this notion. Be it poor aqueous solubility, variable absorption, or instability, drug developers hoping to achieve acceptable lipophilic drug products have been plagued for decades with consistent challenges. Break away from historical suspicion to uncover opportunities which leverage compounds with high lipophilicity. While these compounds are often passed over given the characteristics above, our team has overcome these obstacles and outlined the materials and thought processes to create a more straightforward approach. Dave Barnes, Ph.D., Vice President of Scientific Affairs, has answered questions below directly from our industry colleagues, themselves. For more in-depth background, check out his latest webinar, “[Developing Liquid Formulations for The Oral Dosing of Lipophilic Drugs](https://info.pacelabs.com/en-us/register-webinar-liquid-formulations-oral-dosing).” ### Is it feasible to administer a lipid formulation as a liquid, without needing to fill into capsules? Based on published knowledge from [Gattefosse](https://www.gattefosse.com/), known to work with these materials often, the taste and mouth feel of lipid excipients is very off putting to humans and should not be dosed as a liquid. These should be filled into capsule shells. ### To what extent does daily intake limit of lipid excipients restrict their usage for oral delivery? With pure lipids this is rarely an issue. In my experience, it is the surface-active compounds that can cause issues and that’s why we tend to formulate products with both a lipid in which the drug is dissolved and an emulsifying agent, rather than simply dissolving the drug in a surface-active excipient. Clinically, the volumes being dosed are typically small enough, this is not a concern. ### What precautions would you consider regarding storage? For example, many of these lipid compounds are commonly stored at -20 or -80 degrees Celsius depending on the compound. As a dry powder, many lipid drugs are unstable and must be stored at frozen temperatures. In my experience, once the compound is dissolved in a suitable lipid vehicle that also contains an antioxidant, the chemical stability of the compound is much improved and low temperatures are no longer required. ### When developing a strategy for solubility studies, how would you recommend narrowing down excipient choices? Typically, we conduct a solubility screen in pure lipids rather than in surface active materials which cuts down the number of excipients needing to be considered. Once we’ve decided which lipid to utilize, we use hydrophilic lipophilic balance (HLB) values to determine the best emulsifying agents for the product. ### How can you avoid crystallization of an amorphous drug in a lipophilic system? While not having experienced this firsthand, highly lipophilic compounds usually don’t crystallize on their own accord. In more conventional circumstances, we have inhibited the crystallization of drugs in a liquid formulation by the addition of nucleation inhibitors such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP). If you are seeing crystallization, I’d suggest adding a nucleation inhibitor. ### Is it possible to solubilize the lipid molecule with a high HLB emulsifying agent for a systemic drug product? Yes, there are several products on the market containing the drug plus Gelucire filled into capsule shells. The various grades of Gelucire all have high HLB values, usually 11 and above. ### What are your thoughts on the use of SLS to make pharmaceutical solutions, emulsions, or suspensions? Most of our clients shy away from using Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) as an emulsifier or solubilizer due to the large amounts required. Alternatively, SLS has great value as a wetting agent. When developing aqueous formulations of hydrophobic drugs, the addition of a small amount of SLS (typically <1%) greatly improves the dispersal of the drug crystals within the product. In closing, the understanding and application of lipophilic compounds is still in reprieve from former challenges, but new strategies create a wealth of opportunities. High lipophilicity was once a factor for elimination and now this feature no longer inhibits progress. For more on lipophilic drug formulations, watch our webinar, “[Developing Liquid Formulations for The Oral Dosing of Lipophilic Drugs](https://info.pacelabs.com/en-us/register-webinar-liquid-formulations-oral-dosing).” See our support for [clinical trial materials.](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/gmp-clinical-trial-materials/) ## Author - ![David Barnes, Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/David-Barnes.webp) [David Barnes](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/david-barnes/ "David Barnes") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/david-barnes/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Drug Formulation: Suspension Q&A ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/drug-formulation-suspension-qa/ "Drug Formulation: Suspension Q&A") [ Drug Formulation: Lipophilic Compound Q&A ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/drug-formulation-lipophilic-compound-qa/ "Drug Formulation: Lipophilic Compound Q&A") **Categories:** Life Sciences **Tags:** Clinical Trial Materials, Drug Formulation, Formulation, Lipophilic Compound **Blog Divisions:** Life Sciences **Authors:** David Barnes --- ### [Relocating Your Laboratory – Step by Step](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/relocating-your-laboratory-step-by-step/) **Published:** January 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Relocating Your Laboratory – Step by Step - By: Jacques Kustritz - January 11, 2023 - 2:32 pm - Tags: Facilities, Laboratory ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Blog20Rectangular20Quote2028229.png "Blog20Rectangular20Quote2028229 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Relocating your laboratory can be a strenuous endeavor if taken on alone. Your lab is a central asset to your program’s success and must be treated accordingly. Before entrusting this important task to your chosen partner, take the time to understand the process ahead and leave no box unchecked. As soon as you know your destination location and schedule, it’s time to get this process rolling. Be sure to kick off the project by documenting your equipment list and the corresponding regulatory requirements pertinent to your lab space and instruments. At this point you are ready to begin the following steps of your lab relocation. ### STEP ONE Consult Key Stakeholders To achieve critical timelines, develop clear plans, and garner accurate cost estimates, you can begin your venture by consulting key stakeholders. Determine who should be involved both internally and externally from management, IT, and quality assurance to contractors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and Independent Service Providers (ISPs). When involving key stakeholders in the process, you should allow at minimum one to two months of lead time before you plan to start the moving process. Accounting for the extra time is well worth the wait to allow for the coordination of logistics, transportation, and any other services to ensure minimal downtime. ### STEP TWO Assess Your Options When assessing your options, a central factor shaping your approach is whether your lab can shut down completely for a single-phase move or if it must remain operational, requiring a multi-phase move. The productivity demands of a multi-phase lab move inevitably increase your relocation’s complexity, which makes experienced partners crucial to minimize risks and delays. Identifying outsourced partnership opportunities can lighten the load and offer specialized expertise to support a successful relocation project. Navigate initial conversations with potential partners efficiently by establishing expectations, communicating any specialized needs, and determining if an on-site walkthrough is required. Spend the appropriate time to decide which outsourced relocation partner best satisfies your needs. Lab managers who keep their core concerns front of mind and evaluate potential partners based on a prioritized consideration set make the most informed, confident decision. ### STEP THREE Plan Next Steps In preparation for launching your move, keep in mind industry specific quality system requirements, such as close-out calibrations and qualifications. Important logistics span beyond accessibility and floor plans, including various change control requirements, regulatory considerations, insurance issues, contractor schedules, warranties, and service contracts. Review proposals of qualified lab relocation service partners against core evaluation criteria, then consult them with any outstanding questions. Once you have identified partners that fit your needs, conduct site walkthroughs either onsite or virtually. During walkthrough meetings, discuss your lab layout, linear footage, pack density of bench and/or cabinet space, key measurements, and other information regarding large or atypical items. Also, be prepared to answer questions regarding elevators, doors, loading docks, building security, and potential staging areas. After you’ve gained confidence in your choice partner and established buy-in from key stakeholders, select a lab relocation company to execute your project. At this point, you should verify your action plan with your partner and ensure everyone is on the same page. Clear guidance comes down to the details, and experienced partners offer thorough reviews, revisions, and recommendations. For example, relocation partners should help forecast costs of relocating chemicals and other volatile materials compared to replacing them once onsite. Managing hazardous materials, stored samples and items for disposal can result in unnecessary expenses or unplanned waste. Still, some supplies are irreplaceable and must accompany your move despite the added effort and cost to move them. Be sure to allow ample time to schedule these pre-move services and to involve any OEMs or ISPs in advance that require involvement at this stage per contractual terms and conditions. Failure to plan appropriately can lead to unintended agreement cancellations and unplanned costs. ### STEP FOUR Making the Move Once your project begins, your partner starts by decommissioning and packaging specified lab equipment. With your original lab site packed, vehicles are then loaded for transport as per the move plan. Experience with sensitive analytical equipment comes in handy during this phase to ensure instruments are handled accordingly. As this task reaches completion, coordinate with your partner to ensure all relocation related waste is disposed from the site. Upon arrival at the destination site, your relocation partner unloads and unpacks your freight. For many projects, the Chain of Custody is then complete. Comprehensive service partners go beyond this step to offer support through lab set up, too. As items are unpacked, partners help place instrumentation on the bench under direction of your site supervisor. As part of the commitment included in a full-service scope of work, partners start up items requiring power, especially at-temp chambers, by plugging them in during this phase or taking other necessary steps. For example, when partnering with comprehensive lab relocation partners, many projects can leverage continued support to get everything up and running from select equipment to entire facilities. ### STEP FIVE Recommission Facility and/or Equipment At this point, your relocation partner conducts post-move reassembly and reactivation. Then they, or another ISP, performs post-move services including certifications or qualifications if requested. Full-service partners can also conduct and/or coordinate details for calibrations, IQ/OQ/PQ, validations, and more. ### STEP SIX Project Wrap Up To close out final tasks, your partner removes waste generated during unpacking. Their equipment is crated once again and removed from the site, leaving your lab ready to ramp up and get running. Your lab move does not need to be a strenuous and taxing process. By selecting an experienced partner that can anticipate your needs, your project is one step closer to success. No matter the size or scale of your relocations project, [Pace® Technical Field Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/instrument-support-services/) team is here to offer support. **Planning an upcoming laboratory relocation? [Start a conversation](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-scientific-professional-services/) with our team.** ## Author - ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/missing-photo.webp) [Jacques Kustritz](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/jacques-kustritz/ "Jacques Kustritz") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/jacques-kustritz/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ Relocating Your Laboratory – Step by Step ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/relocating-your-laboratory-step-by-step/ "Relocating Your Laboratory – Step by Step") **Categories:** Life Sciences **Tags:** Facilities, Laboratory **Blog Divisions:** Life Sciences **Authors:** Jacques Kustritz --- ### [What Manufacturers & Suppliers Need to Know About WHMIS GHS Revision 7 Updates](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/what-manufacturers-suppliers-need-to-know-about-whmis-ghs-revision-7-updates/) **Published:** March 23, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What Manufacturers & Suppliers Need to Know About WHMIS GHS Revision 7 Updates - By: Erin Albrecht - March 23, 2023 - 4:12 pm - Tags: Hazard Communication, Product Stewardship, Regulatory & Compliance ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WHMIS20blog_Social20quote.png "WHMIS20blog_Social20quote – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### The Origin of WHMIS Canada’s Occupational Health and Safety Act ensures workers’ right to know about health and safety hazards in the workplace. Because of this requirement, Canada developed a national hazard communication standard known as the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), which allows all Canadian workers to access information about the hazardous substances and mixtures they encounter in the workplace. WHMIS was implemented in October 1988 through a set of provincial, territorial, and federal legislation. Many of the requirements of this hazard communication system were incorporated into the federal Hazardous Products Act and the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR). WHMIS 1988 incorporated elements of hazard communication including product classification and labeling, the provision of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), and training for workers. It also required suppliers of so-called “controlled products” to properly label them and provide MSDSs to customers. In February 2015, the HPR was updated to align WHMIS with the 5th Revision of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Aligning WHMIS with GHS created more consistency in hazard classification, standardized product labeling requirements and SDS format, and more closely linked physical hazards with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Under the updated legislation, any hazardous products used in a workplace – not just “controlled products” – are subject to the requirements of WHMIS 2015, with exceptions for certain products covered under other legislation. As much as possible, Canada tried to align its implementation of the GHS with that of the United States, which had revised its hazard communication standard in 2012 to align with the 3rd Revision of the GHS. ### How the GHS Sets a Baseline The GHS, an internationally accepted system of hazard communication, is intended to provide common and consistent criteria to define and classify physical, health, and environmental hazards of chemical substances and mixtures. The system then conveys this information through a set of standardized hazard communication elements. It uses a harmonized format for SDSs and has specific criteria for labeling. The 1st Revision of the GHS was introduced in 2003, and the document has been updated by the UN Committee of Experts every 2 years since then. As of 2023, the current edition is the 9th Revision, with another revision expected to be published this year. While the UN GHS itself is not legally binding, over 70 countries worldwide have adopted some or all of the parts, or “building blocks”, into their systems of hazard communication. These building blocks correspond to different hazard classes and categories. This allows different countries to choose what to implement in their local legislation, which can lead to regional variations. Many of Canada’s major trading partners, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union, have already adopted or are working on aligning with the 7th Revision of the GHS. Read more at [OSHA’s Proposed HazCom Implementation of GHS Revision 7](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-pharma/osha-hazcom-ghs-revision7). ### Health Canada's Official HPR Amendment In December 2020, Health Canada recommended amending the HPR to bring it into alignment with the 7th Revision of the GHS. While the update has some variances, it largely mirrors the changes suggested by the United States in its parallel effort to update the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS; Docket No. OSHA-2019-0001). The initial public comment period for Canada’s proposed amendment to the HPR ended in February 2021, the same month the United States published a proposed rulemaking to update the HCS to align with the 7th Revision of the GHS. Canada’s public comment period was extended till May 2021, which coincided with the deadline for submitting comments on the United States’ proposed rulemaking, as well. Health Canada’s final rule to align the HPR with the 7th Revision of the GHS, [SOR/2022-272](https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2023/2023-01-04/html/sor-dors273-eng.html), was registered into law in the *Canada Gazette* on December 15, 2022 and published January 4, 2023. ### How WHMIS Implements GHS Revision 7 The regulation changes do not alter the fundamental structure of WHMIS; rather, the incorporation of the elements of the 7th revision of the GHS improve the effectiveness of this hazard communication system and enhance workplace safety. Through the ongoing work of the U.S.–Canadian Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC), the changes also align WHMIS with the upcoming OSHA Hazard Communication Standard update. The WHMIS update from the 5th Revision of the GHS to the 7th Revision includes some administrative updates and clarification of some hazard communication elements, including modification to the wording of some precautionary statements, addition of supplemental label elements, and amendment of definitions. It also introduces a new hazard class, hazard subcategories, alterations to Section 9 of the SDS, and several other changes. Specific updates include: - Adoption of a new hazard category for Non-flammable Aerosols (Category 3) - Introduction of the Chemicals Under Pressure physical hazard class, which is an element of the 8th Revision of the GHS - Division of Category 1 Flammable Gases into two subcategories: - Subcategory 1A for Pyrophoric Gases and Chemically Unstable Gases - Subcategory 1B for flammable gases that are not pyrophoric or chemically unstable, but still have a flammability hazard - Expansion of text methodology for Oxidizing Solids - Addition of a second option for the hazard statement for Combustible Dusts - Changes to the specific information requirements for physical/chemical properties in Section 9, including the removal of the “appearance” element and the addition of particle characteristics ### When Manufacturers & Suppliers Need to Comply with WHMIS Revision 7 Updates The hazardous products regulations came into force on December 15, 2022, the day they were registered in the Canada Gazette. Canada has implemented a 3-year phase-in period for chemical manufacturers and suppliers to bring their SDSs into compliance with this new revision. SDSs aligned with either the 5th or the 7th Revision of the GHS are considered compliant under the HPR until December 14, 2025. In need of regulatory support? [Connect with our team](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-scientific-professional-services/) to get started. Check out our [Hazard Communication](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance-hazard-communication/), [Product Stewardship](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance-product-stewardship/), and [Material Data Management](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance-material-data-management/) services. ## Author - ![Erin Albrecht, Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Erin-Albrecht.webp) [Erin Albrecht](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/erin-albrecht/ "Erin Albrecht") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/erin-albrecht/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ What Manufacturers & Suppliers Need to Know About WHMIS GHS Revision 7 Updates ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/what-manufacturers-suppliers-need-to-know-about-whmis-ghs-revision-7-updates/ "What Manufacturers & Suppliers Need to Know About WHMIS GHS Revision 7 Updates") **Categories:** Life Sciences **Tags:** Hazard Communication, Product Stewardship, Regulatory & Compliance **Blog Divisions:** Life Sciences **Authors:** Erin Albrecht --- ### [OSHA Proposed HazCom Implementation of GHS Revision 7](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/osha-proposed-hazcom-implementation-of-ghs-revision-7/) **Published:** July 30, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## OSHA Proposed HazCom Implementation of GHS Revision 7 - By: Steve Ernst - July 30, 2024 - 7:30 pm - Tags: GHS Revision 7, Hazard Communication, Product Stewardship ![OSHA’s Proposed HazCom Implementation of GHS Revision 7](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/OSHAs-Proposed-HazCom-Implementation.avif "OSHAs Proposed HazCom Implementation – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### The Origin of the OSHA HazCom Standard The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard (OSHA HCS or HazCom Standard) was first adopted in 1983. The HCS requires chemical manufacturers and importers to provide information about the identities and hazards of the substances and mixtures they produce and distribute, and to communicate that information on container labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Employers with hazardous chemicals in the workplace are also required to have a hazard communication program and provide training to workers on the appropriate handling and use of these chemicals. The standard initially applied only to employees in manufacturing workplaces but was later broadened in scope to include workers in all OSHA-covered workplaces. In 2009, OSHA published a proposed rulemaking to align the HCS with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Then in 2012, OSHA updated the HCS to align with the 3rd Revision of the GHS. This update replaced the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with the standardized 16-section Safety Data Sheet, provided changes to labels, and aimed to improve worker protections by enhancing communication of chemical hazards in the workplace. Now a decade later, OSHA is looking to implement new rulemaking changes to align the HCS with GHS Revision 7, which leaves many in the position to implement long overdue updates. By transitioning from GHS Revision 3 to GHS Revision 7, there are numerous considerations for the revisions between those to keep in mind. #### How the GHS Lays a HazCom Foundation The GHS is an internationally accepted system of hazard communication. Its intended purpose is to provide common, consistent criteria to define and classify physical, health, and environmental hazards of chemical substances and mixtures. This information is then conveyed through a set of standardized hazard communication elements. The system uses a harmonized format for SDSs and provides specific labeling criteria. The 1st Revision of the GHS was introduced in 2003, and the document has been updated by the UN Committee of Experts every 2 years since. As of 2024, the current edition is the 10th Revision, but yet another is expected to release in 2025. While the UN GHS is not itself legally binding, over 70 countries worldwide have adopted some or all the parts, or “building blocks”, of this system of hazard communication into their legal hazard communication systems. These building blocks correspond to different hazard classes and categories. This approach allows each country to choose what to implement in their local legislation, which can lead to regional variations. Many of the United States’ major trading partners, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union, have already adopted or are working on aligning with the 7th Revision of the GHS. As other nations incorporate the newest building blocks, each country’s application of the GHS becomes more unique and widens the disparity of U.S. implementation. Consequently, regulatory affairs professionals are not only left the increasingly complex task of tracking and implementing factors such as differing definitions or phrases, but also tasked with accounting for how strictly regulators will enforce these expectations. Keeping up with these changes as they become available is pivotal to avoid falling behind. With OSHA expected to officially implement GHS Revision 7 into the HazCom Standard in 2023, now is the time to prepare programs for upcoming expectations. ##### [Download the whitepaper for more details. ](https://info.pacelabs.com/en-us/download-oshas-proposed-revision-7) *Please note: The publication of this content was before OSHA’s official implementation of GHS Revision 7.* **In need of regulatory support?** Connect with our team **to get started.** Check out our Hazard Communication, Product Stewardship, and Material Data Management services. ## Author - ![Steve Ernst, Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Steve-Ernst.jpg) [Steve Ernst](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/steve-ernst/ "Steve Ernst") [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/steve-ernst/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ OSHA Proposed HazCom Implementation of GHS Revision 7 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/osha-proposed-hazcom-implementation-of-ghs-revision-7/ "OSHA Proposed HazCom Implementation of GHS Revision 7") **Categories:** Life Sciences **Tags:** GHS Revision 7, Hazard Communication, Product Stewardship **Blog Divisions:** Life Sciences **Authors:** Steve Ernst --- ### [FDA Submissions Using eCTD Formatting: Structural Overview & Common Hurdles](https://www.pacelabs.com/uncategorized/fda-submissions-using-ectd-formatting-structural-overview-common-hurdles/) **Published:** February 16, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## FDA Submissions Using eCTD Formatting: Structural Overview & Common Hurdles - By: Antony Kaprielian - February 16, 2023 - 4:40 pm - Tags: FDA, Regulatory & Compliance ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/eCTD2028129.png "eCTD2028129 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Making an eCTD-compliant submission to the FDA requires complex coordination of stakeholders and a detailed culmination of information. Translating years of product information must be done in a way that provides the necessary information to FDA and frame it into the correct formatting for review; a task often requiring seasoned support. Avoid technical issues preventing or delaying FDA approval by clearly understanding the major challenges and components that come with using the electronic common technical document (eCTD). Before jumping into the details, let’s first clarify the applications this submission type pertains to and recall the modules within the eCTD structure. ### When does this apply? Currently, the following US FDA submission types require eCTD formatting: - New drug applications (NDA) - Abbreviated NDAs (ANDA) - Biologics Licensing Applications (BLA) - Commercial Investigational New Drug (IND) Applications (for products that are intended to be distributed commercially) - Fast Track Designation (FTD) and Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) - All subsequent submissions to these types of applications, including amendments, supplements, and reports, even if the original submission was filed before the requirements went into effect - Master files, such as Drug Master File (DMF), which are considered as submissions to an IND, an NDA, an ANDA, or a BLA #### Expectation Overview – eCTD Structure Module 1 – Regional administrative information (Not part of the CTD) - All administrative forms, communications, disclosures, requests, labeling, investigational plans, and other high-level information related to the application. - This is the only region-specific module in the eCTD; for submissions to other regulatory agencies outside the US, the organization of this module may differ slightly in some areas. Module 2 – Quality overall summary, Non-clinical overview, Non-clinical summary, Clinical overview, Clinical summary - All summaries of data, studies, and methods provided in the submission. This module is divided into subparts for module 3, module 4, and module 5. The summary content for modules 4 and 5 is further divided into subparts for a written summary and tabulated overview. Module 3 – Quality - All information related to the chemistry, manufacturing, and control (CMC) related to the drug. This module is subdivided into subparts for the drug substance (active moiety/ingredient) and the drug product. - It is crucial to include all necessary documents without missing information, including detailed steps for synthesis, packaging, manufacturing, stability, etc. Module 4 – Non-clinical study reports - All nonclinical study reports and data related to the application. Subparts are specified for pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology. - All studies are formatted as study tagging files (STFs). Module 5 – Clinical study reports - All information related to clinical studies, data, clinicians, and processes. Like module 4, all studies are formatted as study tagging files (STFs) and can also include standardized dataset files. For a full breakdown of all headings contained in the eCTD, please refer to the [comprehensive table of contents headings and hierarchy document](https://www.fda.gov/media/76444/download). Additional detailed guides are provided by the FDA as eCTD resources on their [website](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/electronic-regulatory-submission-and-review/ectd-resources#eCTD). While guidance documents from the source are a fantastic starting point, our team has learned through direct experience that other obstacles exist which cannot be overlooked. ##### Common eCTD Submission Challenges At its core, the most common challenges with electronic submissions stem from providing the necessary information to FDA. While teams focus on pulling together the documents that need to be included, finding a balance between satisfying requirements, and developing well-formatted documents can inadvertently fall by the wayside. Our experienced staff can deliver crucial support managing the submission, reviewing content for gaps or errors, and pre-validating submissions using the same tools as the FDA. Each FDA review division has a specific set of preferences for document requirements, deadlines, and formatting. Three reasons submissions tend to be set back are: 1. Validation Challenges 2. Determining The Need for Datasets 3. Study Tagging Files ###### Validation Challenges Validation challenges, which can lead to immediate rejection, are often highly detail-oriented in nature. If a document is missing, unoptimized, or corrupted, republishing it is dependent on one’s ability and access to the resources available. The best way to avoid these obstacles is to mirror the FDA’s internal practices, more specifically, by using the same software (eValidator) for a 1:1, up-to-date comparison of the file checks to expect from regulators. This software, paired with Lorenz Docubridge, is how Pace® mitigates validation risks for our clients. ###### Datasets Showcasing study reports in your application builds the case for the product submission. Electronic datasets associated with specific studies are required for some eCTD filings. For example, when electronic datasets for certain toxicology studies are lacking, the resulting validation error can prevent the application from going to the review division. These datasets are usually a bundle of multiple files, and require extra consideration for tags, completeness, and mapping. Validation errors can prevent submissions from even being sent, which puts the submission at risk for delays and possibly missed deadlines. Given the set timeline given to deliver this information, developers, especially those located in vastly different time zones, must remain vigilant for this feedback to minimize time constraints. ###### Study Tagging Files Study tagging files is mandatory for certain nodes of the eCTD, as well as for most nonclinical and clinical study reports included in a submission. Without this information, regulators could issue a validation error, which would make the process longer and more difficult for reviewers – who should have the easiest time possible reviewing your submission. Apply the advice from the sections above and make sure there are no stones left unturned to create a strong submission application. Painting a clear picture of your product requires understanding your audience, and with so many pathways a submission may take within the FDA, partnering with experts to craft this story makes it easier for everyone involved. ###### Calling In Reinforcements If the steps above appear beyond your skillset, or there simply is no capacity to get it done right, it may be a sign to bring in additional support. Contracting regulatory affairs professionals can be well worth the investment to guarantee your program stays on track and makes it through this pivotal stage. When identifying potential partners, be sure to evaluate their available scope, their track record, and their approach. Partners who offer an international scope including countries beyond the U.S., such as Europe, India, and Asia, provide value beyond just an initial eCTD submission to include global expansion opportunities, too. Additionally, a proven track record should feature their first-time submission success to gauge their ability to execute their promises. Finally, when working with a service-driven organization – their priority should be on you, the client. This partnership is a long application process requiring close, regular communication, and cultivating strong relationships offers better product understanding through a highly iterative course. Biopharma Global, a division of Pace® Life Sciences, is here to offer comprehensive support on using the eCTD format to submit applications, amendments, supplements, and study reports to the FDA. Our regulatory team has over a decade of experience with interacting with the FDA for regulatory affairs related matters of medical products. Our full-service FDA/EMA regulatory affairs team specializes in expedited regulatory pathway designations to treat rare diseases or those with unmet medical needs. We perform various high-level assessments and designations – e.g., Orphan Drug, Breakthrough Therapy, Fast Track, Rare Pediatric – and we provide complete in-house IND capabilities (author, review, and submit with eCTD publishing). Additionally, we offer regulatory strategy development plans, and FDA/EMA meeting assistance. For greater detail on using the eCTD format, please download our white paper, “[eCTD-Compliant Publishing & Submissions](https://info.pacelabs.com/en-us/download-ectd-compliant-publishing-submissions)” or reach out to our team to learn more. ## Author - ![Antony Kaprielian, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Antony-Kaprilien.jpg) [Antony Kaprielian](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/antony-kaprielian/ "Antony Kaprielian") [**Read Bio**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/antony-kaprielian/) [ View all posts ](https://www.pacelabs.com/author/antony-kaprielian/ "View all posts") Recent Posts [ FDA Submissions Using eCTD Formatting: Structural Overview & Common Hurdles ](https://www.pacelabs.com/uncategorized/fda-submissions-using-ectd-formatting-structural-overview-common-hurdles/ "FDA Submissions Using eCTD Formatting: Structural Overview & Common Hurdles") **Categories:** Life Sciences **Tags:** FDA, Regulatory & Compliance **Blog Divisions:** Life Sciences **Authors:** Antony Kaprielian --- ## Pages ### [People Advancing Science®](https://www.pacelabs.com/) **Published:** October 18, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** # People advancing science® ##### Partnering to provide the science, data and service you need to protect our environment and improve our health. 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We regularly work on these types of projects and, in many cases, have developed specific programs to support unique requirements. ### Analytical & Environmental **[Building Health Assessment](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) [Emergency/Disaster Response](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) [Fecal Source Tracking](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/fecal-source-tracking/) [Healthcare Associated Infections](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/healthcare/) [Legionella Outbreak Response](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-outbreak-response/) [Legionella Risk Management](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [PFAS Treatability Studies](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) [Property Transfer](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) [Remediation 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[ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/) [ Find a Lab Find a Lab ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Product Stewardship](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/product-stewardship/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Achieve Product Stewardship Compliance Satisfy consumer, supplier, and regulatory expectations by maintaining product safety with our comprehensive support. With continuously increasing compliance requirements, you may face pressures to keep up with a growing, more complex workload. No matter the industry or phase of your responsibilities, we offer responsive, scalable capabilities across the product lifecycle to meet evolving demands. Ready To Get Started? 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Learn more in our whitepaper by Erin Albrecht, MS, SDSRP, Group Leader of Pace® Product Stewardship. [ Download Whitepaper Download Whitepaper ](https://info.pacelabs.com/ghs-implementation-key-international-jurisdictions-whitepaper) ## EXPERIENCE ACROSS VARIOUS INDUSTRIES ADHESIVES AEROSPACE ANIMAL HEALTH AUTOMOTIVES BIOTECHNOLOGY CLEANING PRODUCT CONSUMER PRODUCTS CONSTRUCTION MEDICAL DEVICES MINING NOVEL CHEMISTRY OIL AND GAS PAINTS AND COATINGS PAPER PRODUCTS PHARMACEUTICALS PLASTICS WATER TREATMENT ## Webinar | EU CLP Regulation Expands Hazard Classes for Endocrine Disruptors and Persistent Chemicals Endocrine disruptor classification now follows a weight-of-evidence approach with two categories and defined mixture thresholds. Despite progress, major data gaps remain, and thousands of substances may ultimately warrant classification. Learn more in our webinar presented by Dr. Sherry Sachdeva, PhD, UK ERT, a Toxicologist and Regulatory Analyst III at Pace® Life Sciences. 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[Raw Materials](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/raw-materials-starting-materials/) - [Reference Standards](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/reference-standards/) Onsite Support - [Scientific Staffing](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/laboratory-staffing/) - [Environmental Monitoring](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) - [Cleanroom Certification](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) - [Calibration & Mapping](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/instruments/calibration-and-mapping/) - [Instrument Maintenance & Repair](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/maintenance-and-repair/) - [Laboratory Relocation](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/laboratory-relocation/) ![CRO-CDMO-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/CRO-CDMO-01-rkm1lrmon081fefr2ui7pds6s4el2zj8nkzgbommm8.webp "CRO-CDMO-01.webp") #### CRO/ CDMO [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/) ![GMP-Testing-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/GMP-Testing-01-rkm1lrmon081fefr2ui7pds6s4el2zj8nkzgbommm8.webp "GMP-Testing-01.webp") #### GMP TESTING [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/) ![Medical-Device-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Medical-Device-01-rkm1lrmon081fefr2ui7pds6s4el2zj8nkzgbommm8.webp "Medical-Device-01.webp") #### MEDICAL DEVICE [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-device/) ![professional-services.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/professional-services-rkm1lrmon081fefr2ui7pds6s4el2zj8nkzgbommm8.webp "professional-services.webp") #### PROFESSIONAL SERVICES [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/) ## Learn More About us ![Pace® Life Sciences Scientist in front of Laboratory Equipment](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PLS_Contact-Us.jpg "PLS_Contact Us – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Contact Us Have a question? 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[ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace/life-sciences-blog/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Medical Device](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/medical-device/) **Published:** June 26, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for Medical Devices From finished products to facilities, we support the medical device industry with comprehensive on and off-site services. Like all manufacturers, medical device manufacturers need to ensure their air, water, and waste is free from contaminants, cleanrooms are certified and monitored, and lab equipment is maintained to operate at peak performance. For combination medical device and drug delivery products, Pace® offers support from early-stage discovery and development to commercialization. Explore our services below or reach out to us to start a conversation today. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Pace® QA/QC Services for Medical Devices Our Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) services for medical device manufacturers can help ensure your products meet strict regulatory standards and your customers’ expectations for quality, function, and safety. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Pace Services for Medical Device Industry. Medical Device, Medical Device Manufacturing, Medical Devices.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/QA-QC-services-for-medical-devices.webp "QA-QC-services-for-medical-devices.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Materials Characterization Pace® materials characterization services help ensure your materials and products meet stringent industry standards and regulatory requirements. By leveraging advanced analytical techniques and state-of-the-art equipment, we provide in-depth analyses of materials used in medical devices, including chemical composition, mechanical properties, and structural integrity. Common materials characterization assessments include: - [Elemental Impurities](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/elemental-impurities/) - [Extractables and Leachables](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/extractables-leachables/) - [Polymer Molecular Weight](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis/) - [Surface Cleanliness](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis) [**Learn More About Materials Characterization**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis/) Microbiology Testing Testing for pathogens, especially when manufacturing implantable devices, is a critical component of ensuring your devices are safe for patient use. We staff our labs with some of the leading microbiologists in the country so you can be assured the results we deliver are precise, reliable, and adhere to industry standards. - Bioburden Testing (ISO 11737-1, USP <61>, USP <62>) - Biological Indicator Testing (USP <55>) - Sterility Testing (ISO 11737-2, USP <71>) - Endotoxin Testing (EP 2.6.14, USP <85>) [**Learn More About Microbiology Testing**](https://pacelifesciences.com/analytical-testing/microbiology-testing/) EO/ECH Sterilization Validation Are you using ethylene oxide (EO) as a sterilant? If so, you must validate that EO and its degradants - ethylene chlorohydrin (ECH) and ethylene glycol (EG) - have been removed from the product and packaging. Pace® offers EO sterilization validation using [ISO 10993-7](https://www.iso.org/standard/34213.html) guidance to ensure your processes comply with regulatory requirements and ensure quality compliance. [**Learn More About EO/ECH Sterilization Validation**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/eo-sterilization-validation/) ## Pace® Support for Medical Device and Drug Combination Products Pace® provides a wide range of analytical support to establish the performance and safety of your medical device or drug delivery product. We support your innovation by performing the necessary testing and documentation to satisfy regulatory requirements while streamlining workflow. Learn more by exploring our services: Drug/Device Combination Products Drug Delivery Devices Central Laboratory Services [ Learn More About Drug-Device Combination Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/drug-device-combination/) ## Finished Product Services ##### Pace® can help accelerate commercialization by ensuring your product arrives safely and performs as intended with go-to-market services tailored to the medical device industry. ##### Physical Functional Testing We help establish baselines and verify critical endpoints for your product. Our assessments span everything from the visual appearance of your product to more complex aspects related to compliance. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/physical-functional/) ##### Stability and Storage Testing Your product’s safety and efficacy over the designated shelf-life requires testing relevant criteria under the intended storage conditions. Our storage testing services can assess your product’s stability under both accelerated and long-term timelines, applying various available conditions. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/ich-stability/) ##### Packaging Make sure your product arrives safely and in compliance with regulations and standards such as ISO 11607 with our product packaging testing. We evaluate the packaging design in terms of strength, integrity, materials, and even labels. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/packaging-testing/) ##### Distribution Testing Ensure your product can handle whatever your supply chain throws at it with our simulated distribution testing services. We apply methods from both ASTM and ISTA to support a variety of supply chain considerations. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/packaging-testing/distribution-testing/) ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/facilities-management-for-med-device-mfg.webp "facilities-management-for-med-device-mfg.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Facilities Management for Medical Device Manufacturing In the highly regulated medical device industry, any lapse in facility conditions can lead to product recalls, legal repercussions, and damage to a company’s reputation. Pace® Facilities Management solutions for medical device manufacturers can help ensure your operational environment adheres to strict regulatory compliance standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Explore our facilities management solutions below. [ Cleanroom Testing & Certification ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) [ Manufacturing Validation Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) [ Compliance & Audits ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/compliance-and-audit-services/) [ Environmental Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) [ Laboratory Relocation Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/laboratory-relocation/) [ Instrument Maintenance and Repair ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/maintenance-and-repair/) [ Instrument Calibration and Mapping ](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/instruments/calibration-and-mapping/) ## Regulatory Consulting for Medical Devices With a deep understanding of global regulatory requirements, Pace® experts can assist you in navigating the intricacies of bringing a device or drug device combination to market and the many compliance requirements that apply throughout the life of that product. Explore some of our solutions below or contact us to start a conversation. [ FDA Regulatory Consulting ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/fda-regulatory-consulting/) [ Quality Compliance and Auditing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/compliance-and-audit-services/) [ Workplace and Product Hazard Communications ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/hazard-communication/) [ Environmental Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) [ Raw Material Data Management ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/product-stewardship/#raw-materials-data-mgmt) ![Pace Scientists working in laboratory. Pace Services for Medical Device Industry. Medical Device, Medical Device Manufacturing, Medical Devices.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Regulatory-consulting-for-med-dev-3.webp "Regulatory-consulting-for-med-dev-3.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Download our AAMI ST108 water quality standards [ Download Info Sheet ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-ansi/astm-st-1082023) ## ST108 Compliance Testing ST108 is a critical standard within the medical device manufacturing industry, ensuring that water used in the processing of medical devices meets stringent quality requirements. This standard, defined by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), establishes comprehensive guidelines for testing and maintaining water quality at safe and effective levels for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical devices. Pace® provides water quality testing services for each of these areas designed to meet the requirements of ST108 compliance, including microbial content, endotoxin levels, mineral content, and more. ## Testing for Waterborne Pathogens In facilities where water systems are used in the manufacturing process, testing for *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens may be warranted. Factors such as sediment, scale, corrosion, and biofilm within water systems can provide a habitat and nutrients for these pathogens to grow. Even construction or remodeling projects can lead to the proliferation of these harmful pathogens. [ Learn More About Waterborne Pathogen testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ![Person taking water sample at contamination site.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Environmental-Impact-Assessments_update.webp "Environmental-Impact-Assessments_update.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Environmental Impact Assessments Like other manufacturers, medical device companies need to keep a close eye on their environmental impact. Pace® has decades of experience helping companies comply with local and federal regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, NPDES etc.) and build public trust by demonstrating good environmental stewardship. Explore our various environmental testing services to learn more. [ Ambient air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) [ Biota ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) [ Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ Indoor Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) [ Soil & Sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [ Soil Gas ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/) [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [ Wastewater/Stormwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) ## Pace® Building Sciences “Sick building syndrome” refers to a situation where the occupants of a building experience acute health issues linked directly to the time spent in the building. Despite the cleanliness of most medical device manufacturing facilities, challenges can arise from issues like vapor intrusion, radon, lead and other environmental contaminants. The Pace® Building Sciences team can help you promote a safe, healthy work environment for your employees. [ Learn More About Pace® Building Sciences ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_22a22b1_item1) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_22a22b1_item2) **Case Study:[ Cross-Training Solutions in an Animal Health Company](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Case%20Study_SIS_Cross%20Training%20Solutions.pdf)** **Case Study:[ Overcoming Headcount Restrictions in a Large Company](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Case%20Study_SIS_Headcount%20Restrictions.pdf)** **Info Sheet: [Pace® Water Management Planning Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services)** **Info Sheet: [ST 108 ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-ansi/astm-st-1082023)** **Info Sheet: [Pace® Water Management Planning Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services)** **Info Sheet: [Assessing Your *Legionella* Risk](https://info.pacelabs.com/assessing-your-legionella-risk-info-sheet)** **Webinar: [Ensuring Patient Safety: Water Management Strategies in Healthcare](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-ensuring-patient-safety-water-management-strategies-in-healthcare)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Life Sciences, Professional Services --- ### [Agriculture](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/agriculture/) **Published:** August 9, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Agricultural Laboratory Services At Pace® we view our partnerships with food suppliers – from family farms to large industrial agriculture producers – critical to ensuring the health and safety of our communities and lives. Our commitment is to provide fast, accurate agricultural testing laboratory services to support your soil and water management projects. Pace® has the capacity to test a variety of sources for contaminants through our nationwide lab network. We have partnered with Dairy Farms to test for PFAS and large fertilizer suppliers to analyze and monitor their water effluent – and everything in between. ## Talk to an Expert [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences/) ## Testing Services for Your Farm Soil, Water, and More. Having worked on thousands of projects for agricultural producers, we understand the many variables that can impact your agriculture business and livelihood. The weather is one thing, but environmental contaminants are another. Count on Pace® for testing your water for farming and agricultural soil testing to ensure your crops are safe for human and livestock consumption. We can also verify whether your sewage sludge (biosolids) and wastewater sources are contaminant-free and safe to reuse as soil amendment. We know you need fast, accurate results to make critical decisions. Learn more about the testing services we typically support our agricultural partners with here. ![Testing-Services-Air-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Testing-Services-Air-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "Testing-Services-Air-01.webp") [ Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/) ![biosolids-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/biosolids-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "biosolids-01.webp") [ Biosolids ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/biosolids/) ![Testing-Services-Biota-01-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Testing-Services-Biota-01-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "Testing-Services-Biota-01-01.webp") [ Biota ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) ![Testing-Services-Solids-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Testing-Services-Solids-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "Testing-Services-Solids-01.webp") [ Soil ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/) ![Testing-Services-waste-solids-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Testing-Services-waste-solids-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "Testing-Services-waste-solids-01.webp") [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) ![Testing-Services-herbicide-residue-01-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Testing-Services-herbicide-residue-01-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "Testing-Services-herbicide-residue-01-01.webp") [ Herbicide Residue ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) ![Groundwater-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Groundwater-01-rkm1lpr09c4r7fu4gqcdwigr41llk8csqgt6txjq4g.webp "Groundwater-01.webp") [ GroundWater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) ![Testing-Services-water-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Testing-Services-water-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "Testing-Services-water-01.webp") [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) ![wastewater-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/wastewater-01-rkm1lug77ib6thnapadiqza22yyfmpvgf42m8bcr9c.webp "wastewater-01.webp") [ Wastewater/StormWater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) ## Contact Us to learn more about these services [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences/) ## Support for Special Projects Including Soil Remediation and Wastewater Reuse in Agriculture While most Pace® agricultural laboratory services are performed within our labs, many customers contact us to support them with specific agriculture projects, including those listed here. Should you have a need, we can work directly with you, or your consulting partner. Site Assessments & Remediation Pace® supports Superfund and Brownfield sites, and other properties with specific lab testing needs required for redevelopment or property transfer. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/remediation/) Biosolids Analysis Before you apply biosolids, sewage sludge, or other forms of waste as soil amendments, have Pace® test these sources for harmful contaminants that can impact your crops and leach into your water supply. [**Learn More**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-analyzing-pfas-in-biosolids) Waste Characterization Pace® solid and liquid waste characterization services can help you identify appropriate waste management strategies to comply with waste disposal, mitigate environmental impact, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) Field Sample Collection and Monitoring Services Pace® has a celebrated team of Field Service professionals providing on-site monitoring and sample collection services. You can rely on this team for stack emission testing, air quality monitoring, industrial waste sampling, and wastewater and groundwater monitoring services. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/field-services/) In-lab Services With more than 100 labs and service centers across the U.S., Pace® offers the convenience of local services with the capacity and capabilities of a large laboratory network. Our local presence allows us to develop long-standing relationships with our customers so we understand their business and can anticipate their needs. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about-pace/) Emergency Disaster Response Pace® has a team ready to dispatch at a moment’s notice to environmental disasters. Sample collection begins immediately to provide you with critical decision-making data, fast. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) ## Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies **Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies help clients evaluate the effectiveness of technologies and strategies for PFAS removal, remediation, and destruction. By conducting a Treatability Study, environmental engineers and scientists can optimize remediation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and build public trust.** [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) ## Pace® Pesticide Testing Services Using state-of-the-art technology and methods, Pace® can deliver accurate and reliable analysis for the presence and concentration of pesticides in soil, field runoff, groundwater, surface water, drinking water, and more. In addition, we can analyze pesticides and pesticide residue to determine the presence of individual chemicals of concern. This data provides farmers and the agribusiness industry with the insights needed to optimize pesticide use, protect the ecosystem, and comply with regulatory standards. In addition, our data can also help municipalities, wastewater treatment operators, and public water systems protect the public from harmful contaminants in recreational and drinking water sources. Questions about Pesticide Testing? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Herbicide Residue Testing Pace® offers a faster, more accurate, and environmentally-conscious herbicide residue testing and analysis method. **[ezHerbicide®](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/ezherbicide/)** is our patented technology and process that has improved upon traditional methods by using LC-MS/MS-based analysis requiring less sample volumes and solvents, thereby reducing waste. ![High-quality-data-01-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/High-quality-data-01-01-rkm1lpr09c4wbl671r0i1af97i7ndpcldu6nc66gow.webp "High-quality-data-01-01.webp") ### Higher Quality Data ![Faster-turnaround-time-01-01-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Faster-turnaround-time-01-01-01-rkm1lot62i3lzz7k78lvgsnsm4ca608v1pj5uw7uv4.webp "Faster-turnaround-time-01-01-01.webp") ### Faster Turnaround Time ![reduced-waste-01-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/reduced-waste-01-01-rkm1lqoug666n74tw9f4ls6psw30legbpyu4tg52io.webp "reduced-waste-01-01.webp") ### Reduced Waste [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) [ Request a Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) ## PFAS Testing Services Often referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS compounds are notorious for their persistence in the environment and their ability to accumulate in human and animal tissues, leading to potential long-term health impacts. Because of their widespread use, environmental persistence, and likely toxicity, PFAS contamination has become a significant issue in agriculture, even requiring some farmers to discontinue land use and destroy some produce and livestock. Pace **®** was one of the first commercial testing labs to offer PFAS testing services for environmental matrices such as drinking water, wastewater, and soil. You can learn more about PFAS at [PFAS.com](https://www.pfas.com/) or **[reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/)** to start a conversation. ## PFAS in the Food Supply PFAS are a diverse group of synthetic compounds valued for their inherent properties, such as a resistance to heat, water, and oil. Unfortunately, these harmful contaminants are making their way into the nation’s food supply and agriculture industry. ##### Biosolids Biosolids (wastewater sludge) applied to agriculture as a soil amendment may contain PFAS. [ Learn more Learn more ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-analyzing-pfas-in-biosolids) ##### Industry Wastewater discharge from industries that produce/use PFAS can contaminate water used for irrigation. [ Learn more Learn more ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-regulations/epa-pfas-focus-by-industry/) ##### Food Packaging/Cookware PFAS may be used for grease- or stain-repellent coatings on food packaging or in non-stick cookware. [ Learn more Learn more ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pfas-in-food-packaging) [ Review the Sources of PFAS Review the Sources of PFAS ](https://pfas.com/what-are-pfas) ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_48db3b4_item1) **[ezHerbicide®](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_Fact%20Sheet_ezHerbicide.pdf)** **[ezSoil®](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/ezSoil%20-%20324%20Final.pdf)** **Case Study:[ Underground Storage Tank Remediation](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf)** **[PFAS in Biosolids](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-analyzing-pfas-in-biosolids)** **[PFAS in Wastewater](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pfas-in-wastewater)** **[CERCLA Info Sheet (PFAS)](https://info.pacelabs.com/cercla-info-sheet)** **[NPDES Info Sheet (PFAS)](https://info.pacelabs.com/national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-fact-sheet)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Manufacturing](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/manufacturing/) **Published:** June 26, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for Manufacturing Pace® analytical and professional support services help manufacturers and the manufacturing sector ensure regulatory compliance, protect health and safety, support research and development, improve productivity, and more. After having been in business for more than four decades, it can be difficult to summarize all that we offer. Don’t see what you’re looking for? We’re here to help. Ready to Get Started? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Environmental Matrices Responsible environmental stewardship helps build trust in brands. Pace® helps clients in the manufacturing sector assess the environmental impact of their operations with testing services for a wide range of materials so they can protect the environment and mitigate the risk of future liabilities. We also provide testing services, such as indoor air and vapor intrusion, to protect the health and safety of your employees. [ Ambient Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) [ Biota ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) [ Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ Indoor Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) [ Landfill Leachate ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/landfill-leachate/) Non-potable Water [ Soil & Sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [ Soil Gas ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/) [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ Stack Emissions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [ Wastewater/Stormwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) PACE® EMERGENCY RESPONSE HOTLINE: [ 877.859.7778 ](tel:877-859-7778) ## 24/7/365 EMERGENCY & DISASTER RESPONSE When disaster strikes and materials of concern are released into the environment, the Pace® Emergency Response Team is ready to respond 24/7/365. Leveraging our nationwide laboratory network, we can immediately mobilize a team to begin transporting and processing samples for quick, critical decision-making. ## Pace® Environmental Testing Services for the Natural Environment As the largest American-owned laboratory network, our comprehensive portfolio of testing services for the natural environment is designed to support manufacturing in both general and industry-specific requirements. No matter what industry you are in, Pace® can help you meet industry standards and fulfill regulatory testing requirements. [ 1,4-Dioxane ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [ Bedrock Sampling ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling) [ Carbonyls & Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) [ Dioxin Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-furans/) [ Dissolved Gas Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases) [ Endotoxins ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/endotoxin-testing//) [ Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) [ Hydrocarbon Forensics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/#hydrocarbon-forensics) [ Inorganic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/inorganic/) [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [ Metals and Trace Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Per- and Polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [ Petroleum Contamination Assessments - Soil ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) [ Petroleum Contamination Assessments - Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum) [ Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) [ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons//) [ Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/tclp/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [ Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) ## Protect Cooling System Uptime and Performance with Risk Assurance Water Testing As advanced manufacturing operations, such as advanced battery production and semiconductor fabs, grow in scale and operational demand, maintaining stable, in-spec cooling conditions becomes mission critical to yield and operational continuity. Pace® Risk Assurance Water Testing delivers early visibility into system drift and emerging risks, helping you identify issues sooner, stay in control of process conditions, and intervene proactively before performance is impacted. [ Reach out to schedule a consultation and learn more about Pace® Risk Assurance Water Testing Reach out to schedule a consultation and learn more about Pace® Risk Assurance Water Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Pace® Support for OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety A safe, healthy work environment supports employee productivity. It’s also a regulatory requirement for businesses large and small. Pace® helps manufacturers comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and workplace safety with a broad portfolio of testing services for the built environment. [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [ Endotoxins ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/endotoxin-testing//) [ Lead and Copper in Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) [ Lead and Copper (Environmental) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [ Metals and Trace Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ Mold and Fungi ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/#mold-fungi-testing-services) [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Vapor Intrusion ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/vapor-intrusion/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [ Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ## Regulatory Compliance Testing & Reporting Manufacturers must comply with an ever-expanding array of industry regulations and reporting requirements. Pace® provides regulatory support for these programs and more. ### Reporting Support for Regulatory Compliance California Prop 65 Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (SB 258) EU REACH and ROHS OSHA Compliance Product Label Reviews Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) [ learn more about Regulatory Compliance learn more about Regulatory Compliance ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/) ### Testing Support for Regulatory Compliance Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA/Superfund) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [ Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/hazard-communication/) [ Download PFAS Regulatory Guide Download PFAS Regulatory Guide ](https://info.pacelabs.com/industry-guide-to-pfas-regulations-and-programs) ## Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies **Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies help clients evaluate the effectiveness of technologies and strategies for PFAS removal, remediation, and destruction. By conducting a Treatability Study, environmental engineers and scientists can optimize remediation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and build public trust.** [ Learn More About Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) ## Specialty Environmental Services for the Manufacturing Industry Pace® partners with manufacturers and environmental consultants on a variety of environmental projects. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/regulatory-compliance.webp "regulatory-compliance.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Site Remediation Support As awareness of the toxicity of certain compounds increases, site remediation projects are becoming more common in the manufacturing industry. Whether your site has been designated a Superfund site under CERCLA or you’re just cleaning up contamination to protect the environment and prevent future liabilities, Pace® is here to help. [**Learn More About Site Remediation Support**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/remediation/) Brownfield Redevelopment and Property Transfers The more you know about the property you’re buying, selling, transferring, or redeveloping, the more protected you are from future liabilities. When your site assessments call for accurate, reliable environmental testing services, you can count on Pace®. We’ve been supporting businesses and environmental consultants in the redevelopment and transfer processes for decades. [**Learn More About Brownfield Redevelopment and Property Transfers** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) PFAS Testing Manufacturers are increasingly testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in environmental matrices, such as wastewater, to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate future risks. Pace **®** was one of the first commercial testing labs to offer PFAS testing services for environmental matrices such as drinking water, wastewater, and soil. Learn more about PFAS at [PFAS.com](https://www.pfas.com/) or reach out to us to start a conversation. [**Request a Quote**](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) Underground Storage Tank Monitoring and Remediation Whether active or inactive, Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) can create headaches for manufacturers. No matter how well-made, these tanks don’t last forever. Leaks can start without warning and go unnoticed for years, impacting land values and increasing potential liabilities. Pace® provides expert testing services for underground storage tanks and has helped numerous customers overcome the challenges associated with testing for underground leaks. **[Learn More in our](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf)[ Underground Storage Tank Monitoring and Remediation Case Study](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf)** Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Remediation Manufactured Gas Plants historically produced gas from coal, oil, or other feedstocks to be used as a source of energy for lighting, heating, and cooking, primarily before natural gas became widely available. The production process at MGPs often left behind a variety of contaminants, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, tar, and other byproducts. Pace® supports property owners with testing services as they seek to clean up and restore sites where these plants once operated. [**Learn More About Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Remediation**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons//) Environmental Field Services and Sampling Some sampling projects require more skill or special equipment than others. From specialty canisters or containers to expert advice, Pace® has what you need. We also provide onsite sampling services for projects such as Stack Emission Testing, Air Quality Monitoring, Industrial Waste Sampling, Soil/Sediment and Wastewater/Groundwater Monitoring. [**Learn More About Environmental Field Services and Sampling**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/field-services/) ## Pace® Facility Services for the Manufacturing Industry Pace® facility services for the built environment support regulatory compliance and promote product and employee safety. Industrial Hygiene Support Industrial hygienists play a vital role in protecting the health and safety of the workforce and lowering the risk profile of your manufacturing operations. Pace® provides the support they need to get the job done. We have an entire team of Building Sciences professionals ready to work with you to tackle even your toughest industrial hygiene challenges. [**Learn More About Industrial Hygiene Support**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) OSHA Hazard Communications Support HazCom standards require companies to evaluate the chemicals they produce, use, or distribute and ensure that they are correctly classified and labeled to convey hazard information. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) must be provided, and employees trained on the dangers presented by the chemicals they may encounter in the workplace. In addition to providing comprehensive chemical testing and analysis services to identify and quantify hazardous substances in various materials and products, we also help companies document information in compliance with HazCom regulations. [**Learn More About OSHA Hazard Communications Support**](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/hazard-communication/) Water Management Planning Pace® provides water management planning services to a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, assisted living, hospitality, manufacturing, data centers, and more. Whether you need a full-service solution or have a limited project, our water management planning consultants will work with you to ensure your project requirements are met. Our portfolio of solutions includes: - Full-Service ASHRAE 188 Water Management Plan Development - Environmental Risk Assessments - Plan and Policy Audits - Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA) - Onsite Sampling - Implementation Services [**Learn More About Water Management Planning**](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) *Legionella* and Other Waterborne Pathogens In facilities where water systems are used in manufacturing processes, testing for *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens may be warranted. Factors such as sediment, scale, corrosion, and biofilm within water systems can provide a habitat and nutrients for these pathogens to grow. Even construction or remodeling projects can lead to the proliferation of these harmful pathogens. [**Learn More About *Legionella* and Other Waterborne Pathogens**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) Cleanroom Services Pace® cleanroom certification and testing services help ensure optimal conditions within controlled environments. Whether you are launching a new space or maintaining existing facilities, our service portfolio helps satisfy safety and compliance standards. We support numerous standards, including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Institute of Environmental Sciences Technologies (IEST), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP). We also provide certification and qualification services for cleanroom equipment, such as biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, compounding isolators, compressed gas and air lines, and other equipment with specific user requirements. [**Learn More About Cleanroom Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) [**Request a Quote**](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/Cleanroomrfp) ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Pace Services for Manufacturing. Manufacturing, regulatory compliance.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Facility-services-for-manufacturing-industry.webp "Facility-services-for-manufacturing-industry.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Pace® Products and Processes Support for Manufacturers In addition to testing services for the natural and built environments, Pace® provides several specialty services to help manufacturers streamline operations and provide the best product possible. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Products-and-processes-support-for-manufacturers.webp "Products-and-processes-support-for-manufacturers.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") PFAS Testing for Consumer and Industrial Products An increasing number of states have placed full or partial bans on PFAS in goods such as cosmetics, apparel, home furnishings, food and beverage packaging, and more. Pace **®** was one of the first commercial testing labs to offer PFAS testing services for environmental matrices such as drinking water, wastewater, and soil. To help our customers keep up with current and future PFAS regulations, we’ve expanded our testing capacity to include PFAS testing for Consumer and Industrial Products. Learn more at **[PFAS.com](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/consumer-and-industrial-products)** or **[Request a Quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS?__hstc=168035390.9453518aaf876d8bd5bdab30f1114b56.1712348932109.1719001057738.1719259585589.136&__hssc=168035390.30.1719259585589&__hsfp=2678111119).** Consumer Product Testing Our product testing services help ensure product safety and efficacy. We apply our experience with drugs, medical devices, and combination products to evaluate the chemistry, microbiology, or impurities of your product’s design. In addition to over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals, these services are also important for other consumer product segments including personal care (i.e., lotions, sunscreens), oral care (i.e., toothpaste, mouthwash), and cosmetics. - [Bioburden Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/bioburden-testing/) - [Biological Indicator Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/biological-indicator-testing/) - [Elemental Impurities Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/elemental-impurities/) - [Endotoxin Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/endotoxin-testing///) - [Extractables and Leachables Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/extractables-leachables/) - [Materials Characterization (ISO 10093-1:2018)](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis/) - [Materials Toxicology (ISO 10093-18:2020)](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis/) - [Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) - [Physical Functional Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/physical-functional/) - [Polymer Molecular Weight](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis/) - [Product Sterility Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/eo-sterilization-validation/) - [Preservative Efficacy Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/antimicrobial-effectiveness/) - [Shelf-Life Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/ich-stability/) - [Surface Cleanliness](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis/) - [Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) Product Packaging & Distribution Services The intact delivery of your finished product requires a reliable packaging and distribution configuration. Our customizable distribution testing services evaluate a wide range of packaging systems and transportation hazards to gauge the performance of everything from primary packages to entire pallets of finished goods. Partnering with Pace® enables you to assess functionality under various conditions and identify the risks of distribution channels to the components of your packaging, i.e., strength, integrity, materials, and labels. [**Learn More About Package Testing**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/packaging-testing/) Water Testing for Manufacturing Processes Pace® potable and non-potable water testing can help ensure the water used in your manufacturing processes meets industry regulations and standards. This includes the ST108 standard for the medical device manufacturing industry, which requires testing for microbial content, endotoxin levels, mineral content, and more. [**Contact Us**](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) Pace® Product Stewardship Services State and government agencies have passed rules and regulations that dramatically increased product labeling and reporting requirements for consumer goods manufacturers, distributors, and importers. In addition to product testing, Pace® offers product stewardship services that can help ensure your compliance with product labeling and reporting regulations such as California’s Proposition 65, EU REACH, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) labeling requirements. **[Learn More About Pace® Product Stewardship](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/product-stewardship/)** ## Pace® Services for Highly Regulated Industries Pace® serves manufacturing customers in nearly every industry. However, due to their highly regulated nature, some industries demand more of our services than others. ![Pharma-manufacturing-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Pharma-manufacturing-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "Pharma-manufacturing-01.webp") [ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/pharma-biopharmaceutical/) ![Med-Device-Manufacturing-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Med-Device-Manufacturing-01-rkm1lpr09c4r7fu4gqcdwigr41llk8csqgt6txjq4g.webp "Med-Device-Manufacturing-01.webp") [ Medical Device Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/medical-device/) ![Consumer-goods-manufactuing-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Consumer-goods-manufactuing-01-rkm1lot62i3gvtvhm7xrc0painq8cj92ec5pcnl4ao.webp "Consumer-goods-manufactuing-01.webp") [ Consumer Goods Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/consumer-goods/) ![Oil-and-gas-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Oil-and-gas-01-rkm1lpr09c4r7fu4gqcdwigr41llk8csqgt6txjq4g.webp "Oil-and-gas-01.webp") Oil & Gas ![mining-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/mining-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "mining-01.webp") [ Mining ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/mining/) ![Agriculture-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Agriculture-01-rkm1lot62i3gvtvhm7xrc0painq8cj92ec5pcnl4ao.webp "Agriculture-01.webp") [ Agriculture ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/agriculture/) ### Questions about cleanroom certification and testing services? [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) ### Or [ Request a Quote Request a Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/cleanroomrfp) ## Cleanroom Certification and Facility Qualification Services Pace® cleanroom certification and testing services help ensure optimal conditions within controlled environments. Whether launching a new space or maintaining existing facilities, our service portfolio helps satisfy safety and compliance standards, including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Institute of Environmental Sciences Technologies (IEST), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP). We also provide certification and qualification services for cleanroom equipment, such as biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, compounding isolators, compressed gas and air lines, and other equipment with specific user requirements. ## Product Stewardship Count on Pace® to support your regulatory and compliance requirements for product safety. Our team of experts can support you across the product lifecycle with everything from raw materials data management to navigating Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS. Satisfy consumer, supplier, and regulatory expectations by maintaining product safety with our comprehensive support. [ Learn More About Product Stewardship ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/product-stewardship/) [ Learn More About Hazard Communication Learn More About Hazard Communication ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/hazard-communication/) ### OR [ request a quote request a quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/sds-authoring) ## Hazard Communications and SDS Authoring Ensure the health and safety of your employees with procedures and communications that meet Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) requirements. Pace® professionals can support you with planning, label design, safety data sheet development, translations, and training services. ## Fast & Economical Chemical & Raw Materials Testing Count on Pace® to ensure the purity, potency, safety, efficacy, and shelf life of your materials and products through our contract product development and laboratory testing services. We have been supporting manufacturers for decades by providing chemistry and microbiology testing services, raw materials clearance programs, and more through our FDA- and DEA-registered facilities using the latest laboratory instruments. Average 10-day project turnaround Highly competitive rates State of the art FDA- and DEA-registered facilities ![Pace Scientists working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chemical-and-raw-amterials-testing.webp "Chemical and raw amterials testing – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_5a9da66_item1) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_5a9da66_item2) **eBook: [Analyzing PFAS in Consumer Goods](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-analyzing-pfas-content-in-consumer-goods)** **Case Study: [Efficient Vendor Management in a Chemical Manufacturing Company](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Pacelabs%202.0/Services%20for%20your%20lab/Case%20Study_REG_RDM.pdf)** **Whitepaper:[ Wastewater Professional’s Guide to PFAS Contamination and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater)** **Whitepaper: [What Manufacturers Need to Know about TSCA Reporting Requirements](https://info.pacelabs.com/whitepaper-epa-pfas-regulations-tsca-section-8a7)** **Info Sheet: [Ethanol Production Environmental Monitoring Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/ethanol-services)** **Info Sheet: [Stack Emissions](https://info.pacelabs.com/air-stack-testing-ambient-air)** **Case Study: [Underground Storage Tank (UST) Remediation](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf)** **Info Sheet: [Air Product Guide](https://info.pacelabs.com/airproductguide)** **eBook: [Pace® Guide to Radiochemistry and Radiochemical Analysis](https://info.pacelabs.com/radiochemistry-ebook)** **eBook:[ PAHs Everywhere. A Close Look at a Familiar Issue](https://info.pacelabs.com/pahs-ebook)** **Info Sheet: [Ethanol Production Monitoring Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/ethanol-services)** **Info Sheet: [Stack Emissions](https://info.pacelabs.com/air-stack-testing-ambient-air)** **[Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Q&A](https://info.pacelabs.com/pah-air-testing-guide)** **Video: [PAHs Everywhere. A Close Look at a Familiar Issue](https://info.pacelabs.com/pahs-webinar-mar-1-2023-registration)** **On-Demand Webinar:[ Everything You Need to Know, But Don’t Know to Get Ready for a Stack Test](https://info.pacelabs.com/stack-test-webinar-on-demand-dec-1-2022)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Solids](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Environmental Services For Solids, Soil, And Sediment Testing Environmental monitoring requires a thorough evaluation of pollutants found in soil, sediment, and solid waste and their effects on human health and crop growth. Stringent regulations covering an ever-expanding list of hazardous substances are being implemented worldwide. Pace® has been the leading provider of environmental testing services for soils, solids, and sediments for more than three decades. Our commitment to quality, ethics, and transparency is unwavering, and our personalized service is designed to exceed your expectations and earn your trust. **Discover Our Capabilities** - [ Bedrock Sampling ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling/) - [ Biosolids ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/biosolids/) - [ Petroleum ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) - [ Soil/Sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) - [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) Ready to Get Started? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Quality Results Require Quality Testing ##### Pace® is the largest American-owned laboratory network. Our extensive experience, investments in advanced technologies and methodologies, and commitment to quality ensures accurate, defensible results. ##### Experienced Analysts It requires an experienced team to manage the most challenging characterization projects. Pace® has provided solid soil and sediment analytical testing services for over three decades. ##### Fast Results You need fast results to make quick decisions. We are a national network with a local presence, offering reliable results when and where you need them. ##### The Most Advanced Methodologies With our advanced sampling equipment, testing, and analytical capabilities, you can have confidence in both your sample collection and data quality. ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-text-01.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical")Online Education Online Reporting Lab Energy Audits Courier Optimization Reusable Coolers Solvent Recycling ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_76fe82aa_item1) - [Pace® Environmental Emergency Response ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_76fe82aa_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_76fe82aa_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** When disaster strikes, the Pace® Environmental Emergency Response Team is here to help you act fast. [**LEARN MORE**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) [**Biota** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) [**Soil** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [**Bedrock** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling/) [**Petroleum Contamination – Soil** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) [**PFAS Testing** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Mining](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/mining/) **Published:** June 26, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for the Mining Industry Pace® provides comprehensive and advanced analytical services tailored to the unique needs of the mining industry. Environmental challenges exist throughout the life of a mine, from exploration to closure. Pace® supports mining clients, industry consultants, and regulatory agencies with decades of experience in environmental analytical services. These include site investigations, remedial efforts, mine closures, and incident response. By employing state-of-the-art technology and methodologies, we deliver accurate, reliable, and timely data, enabling mining companies to make informed decisions about environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Our commitment to excellence and customer service has made Pace® a trusted partner for environmental testing needs within the mining sector for years. Lets Talk! [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## New MSHA Silica Rule. Big Changes Ahead. Learn the new limits, deadlines, and compliance steps to keep your crew safe and your company penalty-free. [ Get The Info Sheet Get The Info Sheet ](https://info.pacelabs.com/msha-silica-rule-download) [ Download our mining fact sheet ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_Mining-Flier.pdf) ## Mining Life-Cycle Services Mining operations can span 30 years or more, from the initial discovery of buried minerals to the final reclamation of land after mine closure. Throughout this life cycle, environmental testing is vital to ensure regulatory compliance and protect the surrounding environment. Our mining support services assist clients in predictions for proposed mines, assessment of operating mines, and monitoring for closure activities. ## Pace® Testing Services for Mining Pace® mining industry support services provide a complete range of laboratory analyses to meet the environmental requirements of the mining industry in accordance with recognized standards. This includes methods to determine the acid-producing potential of mine tailings, overburden, and mine waste rock. Analyses to provide acid-base accounting and predict acid mine drainage include kinetic testing with simulated weathering columns and cells. These mining support services are available to assist our clients in their predictions for proposed mines and assessment in-situ at operating mines. Acid Base Accounting – EPA-600/2-78-054 (Sobek et al 1978) Humidity Cells – ASTM D5744 (Option A and Option B) SPLP Testing – EPA 1312 Overburden Analysis – USDA, ASTM and American Society of Agronomy methods Agronomic Analysis – USDA, ASTM and American Society of Agronomy methods Topsoil Analysis – USDA, ASTM and American Society of Agronomy methods Total and Extractable Metals in Soils – EPA 3050 with 6010 or 6020 Ground and Surface Water quality analyses ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Pace-testing-services.webp "Pace-testing-services.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Pace® Air Flow Measurement Products Indispensable for critical applications—from air permitting to meteorological monitoring. Discover the **Pace® Streamline Family**—Engineered for Excellence, Designed for You. [ Download the Brochure Now Download the Brochure Now ](https://info.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PAS_Overview%20Streamline%20Product%20Line.pdf) ## What We Test Our mining industry support services also provide a complete range of laboratory analyses to meet the environmental requirements of the mining industry in accordance with recognized standards. [ Ambient Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) [ Biosolids ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/biosolids/) [ Biota ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) Core and Exploration Samples [ Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ Fenceline/Perimeter Air Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/fenceline-monitoring/) [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ Meteorological Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/meteorological-monitoring//) [ Radioactive Materials ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry//) [ Soil & sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [ Stack Emissions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [ Wastewater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) ## Environmental Monitoring in Mining Mining plays a vital role in today’s world, but mining activities can impact the environment. Pace® environmental testing services help our mining customers assess the impact of their activities on the natural environment, ensuring sustainable practices and compliance with regulations. Common testing services include: [ LEAF Testing and Analysis (Leaching Environmental Assessment Framework) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/leaf-testing-services/) [ Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [ Petroleum Contamination in Soil ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) [ Petroleum Contamination in Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/) [ Petroleum Hydrocarbons ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) [ Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [ Radiochemistry and Radionuclides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Stack Emissions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) [ Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/tclp/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [ Metals and Trace Metals Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ Dissolved Gases Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases/) [ Learn More about Air Quality Permitting And Meteorological Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/meteorological-monitoring/) ## Pace® Meteorological Monitoring Services Pace® meteorological monitoring services help mining companies assess variables like wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, precipitation, lightning detection, and atmospheric pressure to help mining companies understand and predict the potential impact of emissions and comply with complex air quality regulations. ## Pace® Radiochemistry Testing Services Radiochemistry testing at mine sites can quantify the levels of radioactive constituents present in groundwater, wastewater, soil, and solid waste. This data can then inform a range of critical applications, such as ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting routine environmental monitoring, assessing contamination risks, managing radioactive waste, and evaluating environmental and health impacts. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) Pace® has provided Leaching Environmental Assessment Framework (LEAF) testing and analysis since 2011 as well as other leaching, accelerated weathering and kinetic testing. [ Learn More About LEAF Testing Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/leaf-testing-services/) ## Pace® LEAF Testing Services The Leaching Environmental Assessment Framework (LEAF) is a comprehensive leaching evaluation system published by the U.S. EPA. It consists of four leaching test methods, data management tools, and scenario assessment approaches. LEAF provides a consistent approach to estimating the release of constituents of potential concern (COPCs) from a wide range of solid materials through waterborne pathways. The framework offers flexibility, allowing evaluations to range from screening assessments to detailed source characterization for site-specific or national assessments. Pace® Analytical commercially supports all four EPA LEAF methods. ## Additional Resources - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_907808c_item1) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_907808c_item2) [**Bedrock Sampling**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling/) **[Leaching Environmental Assessment Framework (LEAF) Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/leaf-testing-services/)** **Info Sheet:** [**Mining**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_Mining-Flier.pdf) **Info Sheet: [New MSHA Silica Rule Is Here. Are You Ready?](https://info.pacelabs.com/msha-silica-rule-download)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) --- ### [Water and Liquid](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Water and Liquid Testing Services Water is the lifeblood of our planet, and maintaining water quality is crucial for the well-being of both human populations and ecosystems. Our team of experts is committed to delivering advanced water and liquid testing solutions for drinking water, surface water, groundwater, and wastewater to help ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safeguard public health and the environment. Explore our range of water testing and liquid testing services and discover how we can help you protect one of our most precious resources. - [ Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) - [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) - [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) - [ Wastewater/Stormwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) Contact Us to Get Started [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Who We Serve ##### Pace® has been helping communities, businesses, and industries meet drinking water, groundwater, surface water, and wastewater regulatory requirements for more than three decades. ##### COMMUNITIES Our water and liquid testing services help community leaders monitor water quality and provide reliable data for informed decision-making and effective management of water resources. ##### BUSINESSES Our comprehensive water and liquid testing and analysis services identify potential contaminants in wastewater discharge in support of regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and environmental stewardship. ##### INDUSTRY Our water and liquid testing services also help professionals in industries such as solid waste management and wastewater treatment make informed decisions and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. ## Facilitating Regulatory Compliance As contaminant concerns grow, keeping up with changing water quality regulations is more challenging than ever. ![closeup of a water droplet. Water Testing, Water Quality Testing, Water Quality Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/compliance.webp "compliance – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Drinking Water In the U.S., the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) sets mandatory standards for the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) of various pollutants, including bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and radionuclides. These standards are referred to as the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). States may also set their own standards as long as they meet or exceed federal standards. The Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) is another component of the SDWA, which requires public water systems to monitor and report the presence of specific unregulated contaminants. The EPA and state agencies use this data to determine whether future regulation is necessary. [**Learn More About Our Drinking Water Testing Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) Groundwater The protection of groundwater resources in the U.S. is governed by various federal and state regulations. For example, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Underground Injection Control (UIC) program aims to prevent the contamination of underground sources of drinking water by regulating the construction, operation, and closure of injection wells. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is another program which focuses on the management of hazardous waste to prevent the contamination of groundwater resources. As with drinking water, states may also set their own standards for groundwater quality, but they must meet or exceed federal standards. [**Learn More About Our Groundwater Testing Services** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) Surface Water Surface water quality in the U.S. is primarily regulated through the Clean Water Act (CWA). The CWA requires the EPA to develop water quality criteria for surface waters that accurately reflect the latest scientific knowledge regarding the impact of specific pollutants on human health and the environment. These criteria are then used by states and communities to establish water quality standards for bodies of water under their jurisdiction. The CWA also regulates the discharge of pollutants into surface waters through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. Additionally, the EPA has developed the Surface Water Treatment Rules (SWTRs) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to improve drinking water quality and protect against disease-causing pathogens and contaminants that can form during drinking water treatment. [**Learn More About Our Surface Water Testing Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) Wastewater Wastewater in the U.S. is primarily regulated under the Clean Water Act (CWA), which establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States (WOTUS). Under the CWA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), program permits are issued to facilities, specifying the types and amounts of pollutants that can be discharged and the required monitoring and reporting to ensure compliance. Wastewater treatment plants, industrial facilities, and some stormwater discharges are among the entities regulated by the NPDES program. The EPA works with state, tribal, and local governments to implement and enforce the CWA and NPDES regulations. [**Learn More About Our Wastewater Testing Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2960d228_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2960d228_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2960d228_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** **[1,4 Dioxane](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/)** [**Bioassay Services** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/bioassay/) **[Carbonyls & Aldehydes Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/)** **[Dioxin Furans Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxin-furans/)** **[Dissolved Gases](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases/)** **[*Legionella*](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/)** [**PFAS Testing** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) **[Municipality’s Guide to PFAS Contamination & Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-municipalities)** **[Wastewater Professional’s Guide to PFAS Contamination & Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Biota](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Why Biota Analysis Experience Matters Biological Tissue Analysis (BIOTA) analysis determines the extent to which toxic substances have accumulated in plant and animal tissue. A component of many environmental assessment projects, analyzing biota is more challenging than other matrices, such as water and soil. Pace® has developed proprietary methodologies for tissue extraction and analysis to ensure accurate measurement of persistent contaminants in these matrices. Because environmental projects often revolve around wetlands and waterways, we’re experts at minimizing any impact to the environment when sampling and testing. When risk assessment calls for analytical work that goes beyond established methodology, Pace® also offers method development for non-standard, site-specific substances. Questions About Biota Analysis? CONTACT OUR EXPERTS [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## On-Demand Webinar: Challenging BIOTA Samples and High Expectations **The analysis of sediments and biota samples is often a challenging part of environmental assessment projects. Join our Specialty Services Program Manager, Jim Occhialini, for an informative 45-minute session.** [ Watch Webinar Watch Webinar ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-challenging-biota-samples-and-high-expectations) ![closeup of microscope. Biological Tissue Analysis (BIOTA), Pace Biota laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/biota-analysis.webp "biota analysis – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Biological Tissue Analysis (BIOTA)? The determination of toxic residues in organisms in a contaminated area is an important part of the ecological risk assessment process. Biological Tissue Analysis (BIOTA) measures the accumulation of toxic substances in plant and animal tissues. This data is often used as an indicator of contamination impacting the food chain and human health. Biota analyses can also provide evidence of the short- or long-range transport of specific compounds. Biota samples are often tested in conjunction with other types of matrices such as water and/or sediment. However, assessing contaminants in biota provides a different view of the contamination. While sediment analysis can show the level of contaminants in the environment, biota analysis measures how much of that contaminant is taken up by plants and animals (referred to as the bioavailable). This difference is more pronounced for some compounds or groups of compounds, such as dioxins. ## Exploring the World of Sediment and Tissue Analysis Sediment and biota present unique challenges that require meticulous planning for collection and analysis, often involving the development of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), work plans, and oversight from government agencies. READ OUR SEDIMENT & tISSUE aNALYSIS EBOOK [ DOWNLOAD ](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-exploring-the-world-of-sediment-and-tissue-analysis) ![row of test tubes with blue liquid. Biological Tissue Analysis (BIOTA), Pace Biota laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/biota-test-methods-2.webp "biota test methods 2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Biota Test Methods Pace® offers Biological Tissue Analysis (BIOTA) testing in accordance with EPA standards. We can also modify methods to deal with particularly complex tissue matrices. If you are unsure which type of test your project requires, reach out to us. Our experts would be glad to help. Learn more about our [Biota Test Methods](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Biota%20Test%20Methods.pdf). ## Biota Matrices Pace® range of matrices includes but is not limited to the following: - Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles - Animal Tissue and Target Organs - Plant Life and Insects - Sediment and Sediment-dwelling Macroinvertebrates - Birds and Bird Eggs - Rodents ![Fish jumping out of water. Biological Tissue Analysis (BIOTA), Pace Biota laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Biota-matrices.webp "Biota matrices – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Experience You Can Trust Pace® has more than decades of experience in the analysis of biological tissues. We routinely analyze fish, amphibians, birds, mammals, and plants for environmental contaminants. This includes PFAS, Metals, PCB Aroclors, PCB congeners, Dioxin/Furans, Organochlorine Pesticides, and other organics. The Pace® team combines the talents of experienced chemists, project managers, sampling technicians, and dedicated product and program managers to assist in the selection and application of appropriate sampling strategies and provide support for the most demanding projects. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_10258989_item1) - [Pace® Environmental Emergency Response ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_10258989_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_10258989_item3) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_10258989_item4) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_10258989_item5) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** When disaster strikes, the Pace® Environmental Emergency Response Team is here to help you act fast. [**LEARN MORE**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) [**PFAS Testing** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [**PCBs** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [**PAHs** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [**Dioxin Furans** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxin-furans/) [**Mercury**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [**Metals**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) **Info Sheet: [Difficult Samples and Great Expectations](https://info.pacelabs.com/spotlight-sediment-and-tissue)** **eBook: [Exploring the World of Sediment and Tissue Analysis](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-exploring-the-world-of-sediment-and-tissue-analysis)** **Info Sheet:**[ **Analyzing PFAS in Biota (Plant and Animal Tissue)**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-analyzing-pfas-in-biota-plant-and-animal-tissue) [**Unlocking the Power of Pore Water Analysis**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-unlocking-the-power-of-pore-water-analysis) [**Biota Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Biota%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**Fox River Case Study**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Updated%20Fliers/PAS_Biota_Fox%20River%20Case%20Study_080922.pdf) **On-Demand Webinar:** [**Navigating the Complexities of Testing for PFAS in Plant and Animal Tissue**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue) **On-Demand Webinar:** [**Navigating the Complexities of Testing for PFAS in Plant and Animal Tissue**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue) **On-Demand Webinar: [Challenging BIOTA Samples and High Expectations](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-challenging-biota-samples-and-high-expectations)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Air](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Air Quality Testing And Analysis Discover our Air Testing and Air Sampling capabilities. With over three decades of experience, Pace® offers advanced, comprehensive Air Quality Testing, done right and on time. We deliver a level of quality that meets your data objectives. Our customers are supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. - [ Ambient Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) - [ Indoor Air Quality ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) - [ Meteorological Permit Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/meteorological-monitoring/) - [ Fenceline/Perimeter Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/fenceline-monitoring/) - [ Stack/Source Emissions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) - [ Vapor Intrusion/Soil Gas ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/) ### CONTACT US TODAY. [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### OR [ REQUEST A QUOTE REQUEST A QUOTE ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/air) ## Pace® Air Flow Measurement Products Indispensable for critical applications—from air permitting to meteorological monitoring. Discover the **Pace® Streamline Family**—Engineered for Excellence, Designed for You. [ Download the Brochure Now Download the Brochure Now ](https://info.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PAS_Overview%20Streamline%20Product%20Line.pdf) [ Explore Our Air Product Guide ](https://info.pacelabs.com/airproductguide) ## Air Quality Testing: Air Center Of Excellence Pace® Air Center of Excellence is the largest air lab testing facility in the country. Through this centralized model, we have the unique ability to bring together professionals with deep air testing and analysis experience. All the while, adding significant capacity to address a variety of needs. In addition, Pace® Air Center of Excellence delivers thought leadership, best practices, research and development, and support. We focus on our customers’ challenges and air testing needs. Therefore, by combining the skills of air professionals from a range of disciplines, we are better able to offer broad subject matter expertise that contributes to superior customer outcomes. Additionally, added benefits include our ability to optimize resources, increase efficiency, maximize ESG initiatives, and deliver exceptional performance. Importantly, for Pace® customers, this translates to: - Increased capacity to meet demand with the largest collection of sampling media and setups - New distribution centers in the network to efficiently pick up/drop off and route sampling media - Quick access to the right expertise at the right time - Faster results by increasing the speed of delivery, development, and continuous improvements to testing processes - Consistent, high-quality data and a superior end-to-end customer experience ## Air Quality Testing: Air Sampling Media At Pace®, we maintain one of the largest air sampling media inventories in the United States. Also, this includes several thousand flow controllers and restrictors to meet your Air Quality Testing needs. Thus, depending on the canister size, a flow controller or restrictor can be integrated to allow a collection time of 5 minutes to 7 days. - Quick Disconnect Canisters (1.4L) - Standard Canisters (1L, 1.4L, 3L, 6L) - VCO Connection Canisters - Radiello 130 tubes - Sampling Bags - Purge Manifolds - Flow Controllers and Restrictors ![Pace Scientist Posing near Air Canisters at Pace Air Laboratory, Air Quality Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/air-canister-inventory.webp "air canister inventory – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### How to Leak Check a Canister Learn how to leak check an air canister before starting indoor air quality testing or ambient air sampling. This step‑by‑step guide covers everything from 1‑liter canisters for soil gas and sub‑slab work to 6‑liter canisters for environmental testing and air monitoring. ### High Volume Sampling for PCB Methods In this video, our own Andy Rezendes demonstrates how to process puff cartridges for air sampling of PCBs, supporting EPA methods TO-4, TO-13 and TO-10. [ ](https://info.pacelabs.com/pcb-testing-in-air-ebook) [ learn more about PCB Testing in Air ](https://info.pacelabs.com/pcb-testing-in-air-ebook) ### How to Troubleshoot Digital Gauge for Air Sampling Discover how to troubleshoot digital gauges. From power failures to moisture damage, learn how to quickly diagnose issues to ensure accurate and reliable sampling results. [ ](https://info.pacelabs.com/airproductguide) [ Check out the air product guide ](https://info.pacelabs.com/airproductguide) ### NIOSH Method 6009: Air Sampling for Mercury Sampling for mercury with sorbent media? This step-by-step video tutorial details preparing gold-coated sorbent tubes, setting up the air sampling pump, and more. [ ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-mercury-in-air) [ Download the info sheet ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-mercury-in-air) ## Want to Learn More? [ Visit our YouTube Channel Visit our YouTube Channel ](https://youtube.com/@paceanalytical?si=Yoo8cXmLL4MNPXj2) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_3e4ea8e_item1) - [Pace® Environmental Emergency Response ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_3e4ea8e_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_3e4ea8e_item3) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_3e4ea8e_item4) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_3e4ea8e_item5) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** When disaster strikes, the Pace® Environmental Emergency Response Team is here to help you act fast. **[LEARN MORE ABOUT PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/)** **[Air Vapor Intrusion](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air-vapor-intrusion/)** **[Fenceline Monitoring](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/fenceline-monitoring/)** **[Indoor Air Quality](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/indoor-air-quality-iaq/)** **[Meteorological Permit Monitoring](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/meteorological-monitoring/)** **[Stack/Source Emissions](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/)** **[Air Conversion Calculator](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/air-conversion-calculator/)** [**PAHs eBook**](https://info.pacelabs.com/pahs-ebook) [**Air Canister Use Policy**](https://info.pacelabs.com/hubfs/ENV/Air/PAS_Air%20Canister%20Use%20Policy.pdf) [**EPA vs. ITRC Vapor Intrusion Guidance: What You Need to Know**](https://info.pacelabs.com/epa-vs-itrc) [**Mercury in Air**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-mercury-in-air) [**Air Product Guide**](https://info.pacelabs.com/airproductguide) **[Sulfides and Mercaptans](https://info.pacelabs.com/sulfides-and-mercaptans-guide)** **[Air Sampling with Dual Gauge Manifold](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air%20Documents/PAS_Air%20Dual%20Gauge%20Manifold.pdf)** **[Air Sampling with Summa Cans and Regulators](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air%20Documents/PAS_Air%20sampling%20instructions%20Summa%20Cans.pdf)** [**Purge Manifolds Sampling Instructions**](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air%20Documents/PAS_Air%20assembly%20of%20the%20Purge%20Manifold.pdf) **[Restricted Flow Sampler Sampling Instructions](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_restricted-flow-tech-b_100622.pdf)** **Webinar: [Clearing the Air: Decoding State Regulations on Vapor Intrusion](https://info.pacelabs.com/clearing-the-air-decoding-state-regulations-on-vapor-intrusion)** **Webinar: [Proving Emission Compliance with a Stack Test](https://info.pacelabs.com/pas/webinar/air/stack-test)** **Webinar: [Interpreting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Data in Air](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-interpreting-volatile-organic-compounds-voc-data-in-air)** **Webinar: [Everything You Need to Know About Vapor Intrusion Sampling](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-everything-you-need-to-know-about-vapor-intrusion-sampling)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/) **Published:** April 6, 2022 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** # People advancing science® Partnering to provide the science, data and service you need to protect our environment and improve our health. # Analytical + Environmental Analytical services, environmental testing and sampling designed to protect the places we work, play and live. We are people advancing science®. #### Pace® Building Sciences adds new capabilities with latest acquisition The QuanTEM Laboratories, LLC acquisition adds Food Safety testing services to the Pace® network. #### Pace® Establishes Center of Excellence for Air Testing in the Northeast Company aligns operations to meet increasing demand for high-quality air testing in the region. [ Learn more Learn more ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-establishes-center-of-excellence-for-air-testing-in-the-northeast/) ## We are People Advancing Science®. How Can We Support Your Project? ![People Advancing Science. Pace scientists smiling at camera, working in Pace laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/contact-us.webp "contact us – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Contact Us Have a question? Ready to get started? Contact us today. [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![People Advancing Science. 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[ Request A Quote Now Request A Quote Now ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) ## Testing Matrices ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENV-Div-Page-interactive-graphic_V2-01.webp) Air Solids Water Biota Microbiology Air Advanced, comprehensive, timely air quality testing services that meets your data objectives. - Ambient Air - Indoor Air Quality - Meteorological Permit Monitoring - Fenceline/Perimeter Monitoring - Stack/Source Emissions - Vapor Intrusion/Soil Gas [Learn More About Air Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/) Solids Accurate and reliable environmental testing services to analyze for contaminants and hazardous substances in soil, solids, and sediment. - Bedrock Sampling - Biosolids - Petroleum - Soil/Sediment - Solid Waste [Learn More About Solids Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/) Water Pace® offers a wide range of water quality testing services and can help you protect one of our most precious resources. - Drinking Water - Ground Water - Surface Water - Wastewater/Stormwater [Learn More About Water Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) Biota Pace® has been conducting biological tissue analysis for a wide range of contaminants for most types of plant or animal tissue for more than three decades. We have developed proprietary methodologies for tissue extraction and analysis to ensure accurate measurement of persistent contaminants in these matrices. [Learn More About Biota Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) Microbiology Pace® Environmental Microbiology Testing Services offer an extensive range of laboratory testing and analysis aimed at tackling environmental challenges related to microbiology. These services assist clients in diverse industries, such as healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. [Learn More About Microbiology Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/) ##### Emergency Services We are People Advancing Science®. When disaster strikes, Pace® Emergency Services are ready to help. From pipeline spills and plant explosions, to train derailments and Legionella outbreaks, we are able to quickly mobilize resources for sample collection and analysis. ##### Environmental Disaster During any environmental disaster, timing is critical. After receiving your call, our emergency response team quickly coordinates with Pace® area locations to begin sample collection and testing immediately. We understand you need results fast to make important decisions to protect lives and to keep communities safe. Contact our environmental disaster team at [877.859.7778](tel:+1-877-859-7778). [ Emergency / Disaster Emergency / Disaster ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) ##### *Legionella* Outbreak In the event you experience a *Legionella* outbreak at your facility, you need to mitigate the source of the outbreak quickly. Pace® *Legionella* consultants have deep experience supporting clients through outbreaks and health department investigations. 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They consistently deliver results faster than anticipated, which is a crucial advantage in today’s fast-paced environment. Their efficiency does not come at the expense of quality—quite the opposite. The data provided was detailed, accurate, and reliable, reflecting their commitment to high standards.* *In addition to their excellent service and swift performance, PACE® Analytical offers competitive pricing. Their rates are fair and transparent, providing excellent value for the high-quality results they deliver. This balance of cost and quality is a testament to their dedication to customer satisfaction.* *Overall, PACE® Analytical Laboratory excels in providing superior service, rapid turnaround, customer-focused support, and high-quality data, all at a fair price. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of analytical testing services.”* *-Enrique Ochoa, MBA, Laboratory Manager* ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. 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Across the globe, PFAS bans and restrictions in “articles of commerce” have been in effect for many years and are constantly changing. [ ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products) ### blog ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PLS_Blog.jpg "PLS_Blog – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Keeping Pace® with Analytical Services Subscribe to our blog to follow the latest news in Analytical + Environmental. [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace/analytical-environmental-blog/) [ Find a Lab Find a Lab ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/) [ ](#top) --- ### [Pharma/Biopharmaceutical](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/pharma-biopharmaceutical/) **Published:** June 26, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Pace® supports numerous aspects of the pharmaceutical and biotech lifecycle, from research and development to commercialization and facility management. No matter the scale of your operations, our technical expertise and exemplary customer service fill the gaps and empower progress with integrated offerings. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Areas of Expertise ![small-molecule-drug-dev-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/small-molecule-drug-dev-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "small-molecule-drug-dev-01.webp") [ Small Molecule ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/) ![Biologics-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Biologics-01-rkm1lot62i3gvtvhm7xrc0painq8cj92ec5pcnl4ao.webp "Biologics-01.webp") [ Biologics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/biologics/) ![Nucleic-Acids-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Nucleic-Acids-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "Nucleic-Acids-01.webp") [ Nucleic Acids Therapeutics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/analytical-development/) ![Novel-Drug-Dev-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Novel-Drug-Dev-01-rkm1lpr09c4r7fu4gqcdwigr41llk8csqgt6txjq4g.webp "Novel-Drug-Dev-01.webp") [ Novel Molecules ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/) ![drug-device-combo-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/drug-device-combo-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "drug-device-combo-01.webp") [ Drug/Device Combinations ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/drug-device-combination/) ## Contract Research and Development Services for Drug Developers Analytical Characterization Pace® offers specialized services for the analytical characterization of biologics, catering to the pharmaceutical industry's needs amidst the rapidly advancing field of biotherapeutics. Our analytical characterization services include purity and identity assessments, post translational modifications, aggregation and structural assessments, and other parenteral quality attributes. Using the most advanced equipment, our team of experts produces the data you need to ensure the quality and functionality of your target molecule’s structure. **[Biologics Characterization](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/biologics/analytical-characterization/)** **[Nucleic Acids Characterization](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/characterization/)** **[Novel Compounds Characterization](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/characterization/)** Preformulation Pace® preformulation services generate insights to analyze critical molecular properties and behaviors. By applying advanced analytical techniques, we provide essential data that can guide formulation strategy and help mitigate potential issues in later development stages. Collaborating with Pace® helps you accelerate the development pipeline with solid state, polymorph, and salt screening, physicochemical characterization, and compatibility studies. **[Learn More About Preformulation Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/preformulation/)** Preclinical Research & Development Pace® preclinical research and development services are designed to help drug developers navigate the complex path from concept to clinic. We use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to evaluate various dosage forms and excipients suited to the species, route of administration, and project objectives. We also prepare, test, and ship preclinical test articles with clear preparation instructions for smooth handoffs. **[Learn More About Preclinical Research and Development Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/preclinical-research/)** Bioanalytical Services Pace® bioanalytical services support lead selection and optimization to accelerate new drug discoveries. With robust assays tailored to your needs, our sample analysis results help you make confident, informed decisions for your regulatory submissions throughout the product life cycle. We also offer bioanalytical method development as well as GLP and non-GLP bioanalysis services to support your needs during the preclinical phase of your product. **[Learn More About Bioanalytical Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/bioanalytical-services/)** Analytical Development Pace® analytical development services help accelerate your drug development process. We use proven techniques and the most advanced equipment to provide data you can rely on to validate product safety and efficacy. With experience spanning molecule types, dosage forms, and routes of administration, our experts can also tailor existing methods to meet specific endpoints. **[Analytical Services for Small Molecules](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/analytical-development/)** [**Analytical Services for Biologics**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/biologics/analytical-development/) **[Analytical Services for Nucleic Acids](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/analytical-development//)** Formulation Development Oral, parenteral, nasal, ocular, intravitreal, or topical – Pace® formulation development services help you accelerate your formulation to clinical phases. Our expertise spans sterile and non-sterile products, a wide range of dosage forms, and various routes of administration. We have helped overcome many novel challenges across molecule types. Learn more about specific techniques and methods used for different drug types by clicking the links below. **[Formulation Services for Small Molecules](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/formulation-development/)** **[Formulation Services for Biologics](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/biologics/formulation-development/)** **[Formulation Services for Nucleic Acids](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/formulation-development/)** Process Development Pace® process development services can help ensure robust manufacturing processes support your drug development goals as you scale up. Whether your drug substance requires chemical modification or your drug product manufacturing requires process characterization, our experts can recognize your development phase, investigate solutions to remaining challenges, and prepare your program for the clinic. Our integrated laboratory services also enable us to test materials for release and evaluate long-term stability. [**Specialty Processing Technologies**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/specialty-technologies/) **[Process Development for Biologics](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/biologics/process-development/)** **[Process Development for Nucleic Acids](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/process-development/)** Custom Research and Development If you are expanding the frontiers in pharmaceutical and therapeutic drug development, our team of experts is here to support your research and development targets. Visit our custom research page to learn more about our offerings for niche molecule types. **[Learn More About Custom Research and Development](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/custom-research-and-development/)** ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Pace Services for Pharmaceutical, Pharma/Biopharma, Biotech industry. Pharma/Biopharmaceutical, Biotech, Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Contract-research-and-dev.webp "Contract-research-and-dev.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Contract Manufacturing Services for Drug Manufacturers ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Contract-manufacturing-services-for-drug-manufactureres.webp "Contract-manufacturing-services-for-drug-manufactureres.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Specialty Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologies Some drugs require special types of processing to ensure potency and quality. We offer several specialty technologies, including nanomilling, hot melt extrusion, spray drying, and liquid-filled capsules, to help achieve your desired results. [**Learn More About Specialty Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologies**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/specialty-technologies/) Clinical Supplies Manufacturing Our extensive portfolio of GMP clinical supplies manufacturing capabilities covers a wide range of dosage forms. With decades of experience, our clinical supplies manufacturing team can also help developers overcome unique and complex manufacturing challenges on the path to market. **[Small Molecule Clinical Supplies Manufacturing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/clinical-supplies-manufacturing/)** **[Biological Clinical Supply Manufacturing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/biologics/clinical-supplies-manufacturing/)** **[Nucleic Acid Clinical Supply Manufacturing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/clinical-supplies-manufacturing/)** Clinical Packaging In addition to helping you choose the right packaging and kitting, our clinical packaging services can prepare your products for distribution. We can accommodate a variety of configurations, custom labels, and flexible batch sizes to satisfy your needs. **[Learn More About Clinical Packaging ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/clinical-packaging/)** ## Contract Testing for Drug Manufacturers Raw Materials Testing Pace® raw materials quality control testing helps you demonstrate the identity, purity, and quality of excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Our team offers vendor qualifications and expedited turnaround time services for swift, reliable results. Whether you plan to leverage compendial methods or methods supplied by your team or vendors, we support a variety of industry standards and compendia. [**Learn More About Raw Materials Testing**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/raw-materials-starting-materials/) Lot Release Testing Our team excels in a diverse array of identification, assay, impurity, potency, in vitro, and physical property testing for all your drug product batch release needs. Your test results and raw data are also available 24/7 via our PacePort® data portal, keeping you informed about the progress of your testing to meet your timelines. [**Learn More About Lot Release Testing**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/drug-products/qc-batch-release/) Physical-Functional Testing Physical testing verifies consistent quality and adherence to regulatory requirements, which is complemented by functional testing to ensure a safe and effective product for patient use. Our state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped with advanced instrumentation to conduct a comprehensive array of tests, such as tensile strength, compression, hardness, dissolution, disintegration, and friability of products. These tests help confirm the reliability, durability, and performance of your products, ensuring their function is up to the standards required for patient safety and regulatory compliance. [**Learn More About Physical-Functional Testing** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/physical-functional/) Stability & Storage Testing Ensure regulatory compliance with our stability studies, shelf-life testing, and shelf-life determination services. Our storage testing can assess how your product withstands a variety of conditions, such as freeze/thawing cycles, photostability, and variable custom storage conditions. These stability storage chambers are mapped and continuously monitored using a validated system and supported by external back-up power generators. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/ich-stability/) Packaging Testing Determining a satisfactory packaging configuration is an essential component of bringing a drug to market. Drug packaging must protect the product and be able to withstand the impact of processes at every point in your supply chain. Pace® can help you choose the most appropriate packaging by evaluating the performance, strength, integrity, and materials of the option(s) you have selected. We also test how well your labeling will withstand the rigors of moving your product from point of manufacture to consumer. **[Learn More About Package Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/packaging-testing/)** Distribution Testing New discoveries and innovations in life sciences are leading to exciting advancements in drug delivery systems. If your research or product development includes drug/device combination products, we can help. **[Learn More About Distribution Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/packaging-testing/distribution-testing/)** Drug/Device Combination Products Determining a satisfactory packaging configuration is an essential component of bringing a drug to market. Drug packaging must protect the product and be able to withstand the impact of processes at every point in your supply chain. Pace® can help you choose the most appropriate packaging by evaluating the performance, strength, integrity, and materials of the option(s) you have selected. We also test how well your labeling will withstand the rigors of moving your product from point of manufacture to consumer. [**Learn More About Drug/Device Combination Products**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/drug-device-combination/) ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Contract-testing-for-drug-manufacturers.webp "Contract-testing-for-drug-manufacturers.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Contract-testing-for-drug-manufacturers-continued.webp "Contract-testing-for-drug-manufacturers-continued.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Reference Standards Pace® helps establish a reliable baseline for your analytical testing with credible reference standards verified by our team. We characterize, store, and distribute reference standards to support development and manufacturing processes so you can have confidence in your product’s purity, identity, and stability. By maintaining secure and environmentally controlled storage facilities, our team ensures the integrity of your reference standards throughout their lifespan. **[Learn More About Reference Standards](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/reference-standards/)** Extractables/Leachables Demonstrate product safety and efficacy through our comprehensive extractables and leachables (E&L) testing. Our approach identifies and quantifies potential contaminants that could migrate from your packaging materials or implantable devices into your drug products. We perform chemical characterization of extractables by subjecting your product to worst-case conditions for constituent identification. Targeted leachables studies are then developed to specifically quantitate compounds of concern that were initially detected. **[Learn More About Extractables/Leachables](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/extractables-leachables/)** Elemental Impurities Verify the levels of elemental impurities in your raw materials, in-process formulations, and finished pharmaceutical and medical device products. Whether you need to demonstrate a level of control for regulatory compliance or monitor for a label-claim, our team has a wide range of experience using several instrumental techniques. **[Learn More About Elemental Impurities](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/extractables-leachables/)** Microbiology Ensure the safety and effectiveness of your pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or medical device product with our reliable microbiological lab testing services. With a strong focus on GMP compliance and industry standards, we prioritize accuracy in every microbiology test we perform. Our experienced professionals offer tailored solutions aligned with USP/NF, EP, JP, and client-supplied methodologies, ensuring that your unique testing needs are met. **[Learn More About Microbiology](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/)** Analytical Testing Assure your product’s quality and purity with comprehensive analytical method development and testing. We identify and characterize impurities for safety and purity. Your active ingredient content is precisely measured with validated analytical methods to ensure consistent dosing and therapeutic effect. In addition to quantitative tests, we offer qualitative limit tests to determine the presence or absence of specific impurities. Our team also applies activity assays and cleaning verifications as part of our analytical development and testing. **[Learn More About Analytical Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/analytical-methods/)** ## Facilities Management for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Biotech Pace® facilities management solutions can help ensure your operational environment adheres to strict regulatory compliance standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Explore our facilities services below. [ Cleanroom Testing & Certification ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) [ Manufacturing Validation Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) [ Compliance & Audits ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/compliance-and-audit-services/) [ Environmental Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) [ Laboratory Relocation Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/laboratory-relocation/) [ Instrument Maintenance and Repair ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/maintenance-and-repair/) [ Instrument Calibration and Mapping ](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/instruments/calibration-and-mapping/) ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/facilities-management-for-med-device-mfg.webp "facilities-management-for-med-device-mfg.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Expand your capacity with our qualified scientific experts who are committed to moving your project forward. [ Learn More About Scientific Staffing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/) ## Scientific Staffing Services Finding, hiring, and retaining laboratory talent can be challenging. Pace® scientific staffing services can help you bridge the talent and resource gap with people who understand and support your science. ## Water Management Services for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Water for Pharmaceutical Use The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides detailed guidelines on water for pharmaceutical use, emphasizing its critical role in the manufacturing process. These guidelines include specifications for different types of water quality like purified water, highly purified water, water for injection (WFI), and sterile water for injection. The FDA aligns its standards with the Environmental Protection Agency's Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) to ensure that water utilized at the outset of pharmaceutical manufacturing meets acceptable levels of purity and safety. **[Learn More About Pace® Drinking Water Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/)** USP General Chapter <1231> Chapter <1231> of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) outlines the different grades of water quality used in the production of pharmaceuticals, e.g., purified water, water for injection, etc. In addition, USP <1231> delineates the required production methods, storage, and distribution systems to ensure that water meets the stringent quality attributes appropriate for its use. Continuous monitoring and validation processes are emphasized to maintain water quality in compliance with pharmacopeial standards, thereby safeguarding the efficacy and safety of pharmaceutical products. Contact us to learn more about how Pace® can help your organization adhere to all USP <1231> for water quality and safety. **[Contact Us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/)** ST108 Compliance Testing for Drug/Device Combination Manufacturing ST108 is a critical standard within the medical device manufacturing industry, focusing on ensuring that water used in the processing of medical devices meets stringent quality requirements. This standard, defined by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), establishes comprehensive guidelines for testing and maintaining water quality at safe and effective levels for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical devices. Pace® provides water quality testing services for each of these areas designed to meet the requirements of ST108 compliance, including microbial content, endotoxin levels, mineral content, and more. **[Contact Us to Learn More](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/)** Water Systems Testing for Waterborne Pathogens In pharmaceutical facilities where water systems are used in manufacturing processes, testing for *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens may be warranted. Factors such as sediment, scale, corrosion, and biofilm within water systems can provide a habitat and nutrients for these pathogens to grow. In addition, construction or remodeling projects can lead to the proliferation of these harmful pathogens. **[Learn More About Water Systems Testing for Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/)** Water Systems Validation USP-purified water and Water for Injection systems are fundamental to your operations, and their compliance should be a top priority. Our team supports water systems validation to help ensure a reliable, consistent supply. **[Learn More About Water Systems Validation](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/)** ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Pace Services for Pharmaceutical, Pharma/Biopharma, Biotech industry. Pharma/Biopharmaceutical, Biotech, Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/water-mgmt-services-for-pharma-manufacturers-2.webp "water-mgmt-services-for-pharma-manufacturers-2.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") [ VIsit Our Regulatory Resource Library to Learn More ](https://info.pacelabs.com/regulatory-affairs-resource-library) ## FDA Regulatory Consulting With a deep understanding of global regulatory requirements, Pace® experts can assist you in navigating the intricacies of bringing a drug product or drug-device combination to market. Considering the many compliance requirements that apply throughout the life of that product, explore some of our solutions below or contact us to start a conversation. [ FDA Regulatory Consulting ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/fda-regulatory-consulting/) [ Quality Compliance and Auditing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/compliance-and-audit-services/) [ Workplace and Product Hazard Communications ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/hazard-communication/) ## USP Pace® sample culture and analysis services help compounding pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers adhere to USP <797> guidelines to ensure the safety and efficacy of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs). Our analysis services include: Gloved Fingertip Sampling Media Fill Testing Aseptic Competency Testing Viable Air Sampling Viable Surface Sampling Download our eBook: Navigating the Revised USP Standard for Environmental Monitoring [ Download ](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-guide) ![Person taking water sample at contamination site.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Environmental-Impact-Assessments_update.webp "Environmental-Impact-Assessments_update.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Environmental Impact Assessments Like other manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies need to keep a close eye on their environmental impact. Pace® has decades of experience helping companies comply with local and federal regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, NPDES etc.) and build public trust by demonstrating good environmental stewardship. Explore our environmental testing services to learn more. [ Ambient air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) [ Biota ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) [ Drinking water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ Indoor Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) [ Soil & Sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [ Soil Gas ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/) [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [ Wastewater/Stormwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) ## Pace® Building Sciences “Sick building syndrome” refers to a situation where the occupants of a building experience acute health issues linked directly to the time spent in the building. Despite the cleanliness of most *pharmaceutical manufacturing* facilities, challenges can arise from issues like vapor intrusion, radon, lead, and other environmental contaminants. The Pace® Building Sciences team can help you promote a safe, healthy work environment for your employees. Pace® Building Sciences provides analytical testing for evaluating and controlling health hazards in the built environment. [ Learn More About Pace® Building Sciences ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7407b44_item1) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7407b44_item2) **Whitepaper: [Gene Therapy Development Pathway to Commercialization](https://info.pacelabs.com/genetherapies_whitepaper_landingpage)** **Whitepapers:[ Regulatory Affairs Resource Library](https://info.pacelabs.com/regulatory-affairs-resource-library)** **Infographic:[ The Do’s and Don’ts of USP <797> Surface Sampling](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-surface-sampling-infoguide)** **Infographic:[ The Do’s and Don’ts of USP <797> Gloved Fingertip Sampling](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/)** **Infographic:[ USP <797> Sample Shipping Checklist](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/)** **Info Sheet:[ Assessing Your *Legionella* Risk](https://info.pacelabs.com/assessing-your-legionella-risk-info-sheet)** **Info Sheet:[ Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA)](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/instruments/calibration-and-mapping/)** **Info Sheet:[ Pace® Water Management Planning Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/packaging-testing/)** **eBook:[ Navigating the Revised USP <797> Standards for Environmental Monitoring](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services)** **Webinar: [Pharmaceutical Development of Oligonucleotides](https://info.pacelabs.com/pharmaceutical-development-of-oligonucleotides-registration-0)** **Webinar:[ Integrated CMC Development of Gene Therapies](https://info.pacelabs.com/genetherapies_webinar_landingpage)** **Webinar:[ Understanding Polymorphism to De-Risk Drug Development](https://info.pacelabs.com/understanding-polymorphism-to-de-risk-drug-development-registration)** **Webinar:[ Advanced Methodology Of PLGA Parenteral Formulations](https://info.pacelabs.com/en-us/register-webinar-improving-scalability-of-plga-based-drug-products)** **Webinar: [Improving Scalability of PLGA-based Drug Products Part 2/II](https://info.pacelabs.com/en-us/register-webinar-improving-scalability-of-plga-based-drug-products)** **Webinar:[ Evolution of NCE's Suspension Formulation](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-evolution-of-nces-suspension-formulation)** **Webinar:[ Bioanalytical Method Development by LCMS](https://info.pacelabs.com/en-us/register-webinar-bioanalytical-method-development)** **Webinar:[ Extractables and Leachables of Biopharmaceutical Container Closure Systems](https://info.pacelabs.com/extractables-and-leachables-of-biopharmaceutical-container-closure-systems-registration)** **Webinar:[ Challenges with Verification of Compendial Chromatographic Methods](https://info.pacelabs.com/challenges-with-verification-of-compendial-chromatographic-methods-registration)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Healthcare](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/healthcare/) **Published:** June 26, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for Healthcare Organizations Pace® testing and advisory services help healthcare organizations meet strict regulatory standards and ensure the health and safety of their patients and employees. Our expert team can identify potential risks and vulnerabilities from waterborne pathogens and other contaminants and share insights on mitigation best practices. Using the latest advancements in lab testing technologies and methodologies, we help healthcare institutions achieve compliance, enhance operational efficiencies, and uphold their commitment to patient safety and environmental stewardship. Explore our services below or reach out to us to start a conversation today. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Who We Serve ###### Patient safety and better health outcomes start with ensuring a healthcare environment free from environmental pathogens and contaminants. ![assisted-living-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/assisted-living-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "assisted-living-01.webp") ### Assisted Living Facilities ![clinics-and-med-offices-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/clinics-and-med-offices-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "clinics-and-med-offices-01.webp") ### Clinics and Medical Offices ![compounding-Pharmacies-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/compounding-Pharmacies-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "compounding-Pharmacies-01.webp") ### Compounding Pharmacies ![Hospitals-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Hospitals-01-rkm1lpr09c4r7fu4gqcdwigr41llk8csqgt6txjq4g.webp "Hospitals-01.webp") ### Hospitals ![Long-Temr-Care-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Long-Temr-Care-01-rkm1lpr09c4r7fu4gqcdwigr41llk8csqgt6txjq4g.webp "Long-Temr-Care-01.webp") ### Long-term Care Providers Pharmacies ![Rehabilitation-centers-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Rehabilitation-centers-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "Rehabilitation-centers-01.webp") ### Rehabilitation Centers ![specialized-care-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/specialized-care-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "specialized-care-01.webp") ### Specialized Care Centers [ Questions about Compliance Standards? Our Experts can Help ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) ## Protecting Patient and Employee Safety Pace® regulatory compliance experts are here to help you comply with the latest industry standards and regulations such as: Joint Commission standards for patient safety World Health Organization standards for preventing infectious diseases ASHRAE 188 standards for preventing infectious diseases caused by *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) standards for compounded sterile preparations, hazardous drugs, and pharmaceutical manufacturing AAMI ST108:2023 Water for the processing of medical devices ## ANSI/AAMI ST 108:2023 ANSI/AAMI ST 108:2023 is a critical standard ensuring the highest quality water for processing medical devices and surgical instruments. By strictly adhering to its guidelines, healthcare facilities can significantly reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and safeguard patient health. This mandatory standard is essential for maintaining equipment integrity and delivering optimal patient care. Questions about the latest AAMI ST108 water quality standards? [ Learn More about ST108 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/aami-st108/) [ Request a Quote ](https://info.pacelabs.com/legionella-testing-quote) ## *Legionella* Testing for Healthcare Since 2017, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has required Medicare and Medicare/Medicaid certified healthcare facilities to implement water management policies and procedures to reduce the risk of *Legionella* and other opportunistic pathogens in building water systems. In 2022, the Joint Commission, an independent not-for-profit healthcare accreditation organization, also strengthened requirements for *Legionella* water management in healthcare environments. Pace® is here to help you protect your patients and staff from potentially deadly outbreaks of Legionellosis. All Pace® *Legionella* testing labs are accredited by AIHA-LAP and LLC EMPLAP and CDC ELITE certified. Visit our [*Legionella* Testing Services page](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) to learn more or [contact us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) today to start a conversation about *Legionella* testing for your facilities. ## *Legionella* Outbreak Response Services Our expert *Legionella* outbreak response team is available 24/7. We can help you quickly determine if *Legionella* is present in your water systems, create a remediation strategy, and even work with you on your communications to the public. CONTACT THE PACE® *LEGIONELLA* OUTBREAK RESPONSE TEAM AT: [ 412.281.5335 ](tel:412-281-5335) Pace® provides targeted, accurate, and defensible testing for Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens. [ Learn More about our Waterborne Pathogens Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ## Other Waterborne Pathogens Waterborne pathogens, such as Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM), thrive in the biofilm often found in water systems and can pose significant risks for healthcare-associated infections. Pace® offers specialized testing services for waterborne pathogens in healthcare settings, helping facilities manage and mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry standards such as ASHRAE 188. *Acinetobacter* *Burkholderia cepacia* Coliforms, Fecal Coliforms, and *E. coli* *Enterococcus* [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) Nitrifying Bacteria Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* *Stenotrophomonas maltophilia* ## Water Management Planning The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards require hospitals to address the provision of water as part of the facility’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Both organizations recommend including prevention and response to disease outbreaks caused by waterborne pathogens such as *Legionella*. Pace® has provided waterborne pathogens risk assessments to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities for decades. Our full-service water management plans help healthcare organizations comply with ASHRAE 188 and follow all Joint Commission and CMS recommendations. We also provide auditing services for your existing water management plans to ensure adherence to the latest rules, best practices, and scientific methods for waterborne pathogens testing and risk mitigation. Watch our webinar, [Ensuring Patient Safety: Water Management Strategies in Healthcare](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-ensuring-patient-safety-water-management-strategies-in-healthcare) Download our info sheet to learn more about Water Management Planning [ Download Info Sheet ](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) ### DOWNLOAD OUR EBOOK ###### Navigating the Revised USP Standard for Environmental Monitoring [ Download Download ](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-guide) ###### Or [ Request a Quote Request a Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/usp797) ## USP Compliance Testing Pace® sample culture and analysis services help compounding pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers adhere to USP <797> guidelines to ensure the safety and efficacy of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs). Our analysis services include: Gloved Fingertip Sampling Media Fill Testing Aseptic Competency Testing Viable Air Sampling Viable Surface Sampling ## Fungi, Mold, and Mycotoxins Testing Testing for fungi, mold, and mycotoxins (toxic compounds produced by certain types of molds and fungi) is crucial to protecting the health of patients, staff, and visitors. Using advanced techniques and the latest instrumentation, Pace® microbiologists can identify the species and measure the extent of contamination so you can take the necessary measures to ensure safety and adhere to the latest regulations. Pace® has provided indoor air quality tests and analysis services for more than three decades. [ Learn More about our Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) [ Request a Quote Request a Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/lab-relocation-rfp) ## Healthcare Facilities Management In healthcare, lapses in facilities maintenance can lead to patient safety concerns and increased liability risks. Our facilities management solutions for healthcare can help minimize the risk of contamination and ensure equipment is in proper working order. [ Cleanroom Testing & Certification ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) [ Environmental Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) [ Validation & Compliance ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) [ Laboratory Relocation Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/laboratory-relocation/) [ Instrument Maintenance and Repair ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/maintenance-and-repair/) [ Instrument Calibration and Mapping ](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/instruments/calibration-and-mapping/) ## Scientific Staffing Services for Healthcare Finding, hiring, and managing laboratory technicians is oftentimes a demanding process and limited by FTE restrictions. Pace® scientific staffing services can help you bridge the talent and resource gap with people that understand and support your science. Whether you need individual support or would like to offload routine scientific functions, we have the specialized experience to recruit the people to power your projects. Expand your capacity with our qualified scientific experts who are committed to moving your project forward. [ Learn More About Scientific Staffing Solutions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/) ## Supporting Those Who Help Others Modern healthcare relies on the advancements supported by a variety of related organizations. Pace® supports organizations like these with comprehensive testing services designed for the work they do. ![pharma-mfg-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/pharma-mfg-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "pharma-mfg-01.webp") [ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/clinical-supplies-manufacturing/) ![Med-Dev-mfg-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Med-Dev-mfg-01-rkm1lpr09c4r7fu4gqcdwigr41llk8csqgt6txjq4g.webp "Med-Dev-mfg-01.webp") [ Medical Device Manufacturing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/medical-device/) ![Healthcare-Env-consulting-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Healthcare-Env-consulting-01-rkm1lpr09c4r7fu4gqcdwigr41llk8csqgt6txjq4g.webp "Healthcare-Env-consulting-01.webp") [ Healthcare Environmental Consulting ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/environmental-consulting/) Pace® routinely partners with building science professionals across an array of industries to provide accurate, timely testing of environmental contaminants. [ Learn More about Pace® Building Sciences ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) ## Pace® Building Sciences “Sick building syndrome” refers to a situation where the occupants of a building experience acute health issues linked directly to the time spent in the building. Despite the cleanliness of most healthcare facilities, challenges can arise from issues like vapor intrusion, radon, lead, and other environmental contaminants. The Pace® Building Sciences team can help you promote a safe, healthy work environment for your employees. ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2683225_item1) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2683225_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2683225_item3) **eBook: [*Legionella* in the Built Environment](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-legionella-in-the-built-environment)** **Infographic:[ The Do’s and Don’ts of USP <797> Surface Sampling](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-surface-sampling-infoguide)** **Infographic:[ The Do’s and Don’ts of USP <797> Gloved Fingertip Sampling](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-gloved-fingertip-sampling-infoguide)** **Infographic:[ USP <797> Sample Shipping Checklist](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-secured-sample-shipping-infoguide)** **Info Sheet:[ Assessing Your *Legionella* Risk](https://info.pacelabs.com/assessing-your-legionella-risk-info-sheet)** **Info Sheet: [*Pseudomonas Aeruginosa* in Healthcare](https://info.pacelabs.com/fact-sheet-pseudomonas-aeruginosa-in-healthcare)** **Info Sheet:[ Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA)](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet)** **Info Sheet: [Legionella in Healthcare](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-legionella-in-healthcare)** **Info Sheet:[ Pace® Water Management Planning Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services)** **eBook:[ Navigating the Revised USP <797> Standards for Environmental Monitoring](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-guide)** **Webinar: [Ensuring Patient Safety: Water Management Strategies in Healthcare](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-ensuring-patient-safety-water-management-strategies-in-healthcare)** [**AAMI ST108 Testing Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/aami-st108-testing-services/) ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Life Sciences, Professional Services --- ### [Consumer Goods](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/consumer-goods/) **Published:** August 9, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for Consumer Goods Pace® offers testing, analytical services, and professional services tailored to the consumer goods industry to help these organizations ensure product safety, compliance, and quality. Our services range from chemical analysis and microbiological testing for batch release to regulatory compliance and consulting. Our detailed insights into packaging, distribution, shelf-life, and stability can help you meet the stringent standards imposed by regulatory bodies like the FDA and EPA. Additionally, we support consumer goods manufacturers with material evaluations, helping you comply with regulations and maintain consumer trust. Let's Talk! [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) questions about testing services? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## What We Test Pace® support for the consumer goods industry goes beyond product testing. Our testing and advisory services cover the materials that go into finished goods, the environmental impact of operations, environmental testing to ensure product purity and quality, testing for OSHA compliance, packaging and distribution, regulatory compliance, and more. Explore the information below or contact us to discuss your specific testing or service needs. ## Raw Materials Testing for Consumer Care Products Before over-the-counter (OTC) consumer care products enter the market, many manufacturers evaluate raw materials as a quality control measure. Pace® can help avoid setbacks or repercussions, such as manufacturing delays or recalls, with timely raw materials testing. As the FDA mandates increased scrutiny and regulation of cosmetic and personal care items, our support enables you to navigate compliance and quality assurance. Ensure Your Product’s Quality with Raw Materials Testing [ Learn More About Raw Materials Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/raw-materials-starting-materials/) ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/env-impact-of-operatoins.webp "env-impact-of-operatoins.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Assessing the Environmental Impact of Operations Responsible environmental stewardship helps build consumer trust in brands. Pace® helps consumer goods companies assess the environmental impact of their operations with testing services for a wide range of materials so they can protect the environment and mitigate the risk of future liabilities. [ Bioassay ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) [ Drinking water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ Indoor Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) [ Landfill Leachate ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/landfill-leachate/) Non-potable water [ Soil & Sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [ Soil Gas ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/) [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ Stack Emissions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [ Wastewater/Stormwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) ## Pace® Support for OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety A safe, healthy work environment supports employee productivity. It’s also a regulatory requirement for businesses large and small. Pace® helps consumer goods companies comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and workplace safety with a broad portfolio of testing services for the built environment. [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [ Endotoxins ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/endotoxin-testing/) [ Lead and Copper in Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [ Metals and Trace Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ Mold and Fungi ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/#mold-fungi-testing-services) [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Radioactive Materials ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Vapor Intrusion ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/vapor-intrusion/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [ Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ## OSHA Hazard Communications Support HazCom standards require companies to evaluate the chemicals they produce, use, or distribute and ensure that they are correctly classified and labeled to convey hazard information. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) must be provided, and employees trained on the dangers presented by the chemicals they may encounter in the workplace. In addition to providing comprehensive chemical testing and analysis services to identify and quantify hazardous substances in various materials and products, we also help companies document information in compliance with HazCom regulations. Ensure your workplace safety procedures meet Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) requirements. [ Learn More About Hazard Communication ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/hazard-communication/) ## Pace® Over-the-Counter Product Testing Our over-the-counter (OTC) product testing services help ensure you can deliver the safe, effective products your customers expect. We apply our experience with drugs, medical devices, and combination products to evaluate the chemistry, microbiology, or impurities of your product’s design. Beyond OTC pharmaceuticals, these services also pertain to product segments including personal care (i.e., lotions, sunscreens), oral care (i.e., toothpaste, mouthwash), and cosmetics. [ Bioburden Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/bioburden-testing/) [ Biological Indicator Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/biological-indicator-testing/) [ Elemental Impurities Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/elemental-impurities/) [ Endotoxin Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/endotoxin-testing//) [ Extractables and Leachables Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/extractables-leachables/) [ Materials Characterization (ISO 10093-1:2018) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis/) [ Materials Toxicology (ISO 10093-18:2020) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis/) [ Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [ Physical Functional Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/physical-functional/) [ Polymer Molecular Weight ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis/) [ Product Sterility Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/eo-sterilization-validation/) [ Preservative Efficacy Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/antimicrobial-effectiveness/) [ Shelf-Life Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/ich-stability/) [ Surface Cleanliness ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis/) [ USP <797> ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/) [ Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) ![Pill Packaging.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/packaging-and-disstribution-services.webp "packaging-and-disstribution-services.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Pace® Packaging & Distribution Services The intact delivery of your finished product requires a reliable packaging and distribution configuration. Our customizable distribution testing services evaluate a wide range of packaging systems and transportation hazards to gauge performance of everything from primary packages to entire pallets of finished goods. Partnering with Pace® enables you to assess functionality under various conditions and identify the risks of distribution channels to the components of your packaging, i.e., strength, integrity, materials, and labels. [ Packaging Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/packaging-testing/) [ Distribution Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/packaging-testing/distribution-testing/) [ Container Closure Integrity ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/packaging-testing/container-closure-integrity/) ## Pace® Product Stewardship Services State and government agencies have passed rules and regulations that dramatically increased product labeling and reporting requirements for consumer goods manufacturers, distributors, and importers. In addition to product testing, Pace® offers product stewardship services that can help ensure your compliance with product labeling and reporting regulations such as California’s Proposition 65, EU REACH, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) labeling requirements. Achieve Product Stewardship Compliance [ Learn More About Pace® Product Stewardship Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/product-stewardship/) ![OSHA infographic.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Regulatory-compliance-and-quality.webp "Regulatory-compliance-and-quality.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Pace® Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance Services Pace® provides regulatory and advisory services to help ensure compliance with local, national, and international requirements spanning various aspects of your operations. Our hazard communication services support effective management and communication of the chemicals used in your facilities, including planning, label design, and training. We also offer quality compliance, validation, and auditing services, whether you require high-level consulting or need help meeting targeted requirements and objectives. [ Hazard Communication ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/hazard-communication/) [ Quality Compliance and Auditing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/compliance-and-audit-services/) [ Validation Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) ## PFAS Testing for Consumer Goods An increasing number of states have placed full or partial bans on PFAS in consumer goods such as cosmetics, apparel, home furnishings, food and beverage packaging, and more. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) are also looking at how they can protect consumers from these potentially dangerous compounds. Pace **®** was one of the first commercial testing labs to offer PFAS testing services for environmental matrices such as drinking water, wastewater, and soil. To help our consumer goods customers keep up with current and future PFAS regulations, we’ve expanded our testing capacity to include PFAS testing for Consumer Goods. You can learn more about PFAS at [PFAS.com](https://www.pfas.com/) or reach out to us to start a conversation. [ Request A Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) Satisfy your safety and compliance standards with our routine cleanroom testing and certification services. [ Learn More About Cleanroom Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) ## Pace® Cleanroom Services Do your operations require a higher level of sterility or environmental controls to ensure product purity, safety, quality or compliance with FDA or CPSC mandates? Pace® offers cleanroom services, including cleanroom certification, validation, and monitoring. ## Pace® Building Sciences According to the [National Institutes of Health (NIH),](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8095327/) “sick building syndrome” is the most important cause of job loss and low performance for office workers worldwide, but addressing sick building syndrome can help enhance productivity. Our Building Sciences team can help you identify and quantify potential workplace hazards to reduce the risk of occupational illnesses and injuries. Pace® Building Sciences provides analytical testing for evaluating and controlling health hazards in the built environment [ Learn More About Pace® Building Sciences ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_954cf1f_item1) **Info Sheet: [Industry Drill Down: PFAS in Paper and Paper Products](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pfas-in-paper-and-paper-products)** **FAQ: [PFAS in Consumer Products](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-faq-pfas-in-consumer-products)** **Whitepaper:[ What Manufacturers Should Know About PFAS TSCA Reporting Requirements](https://info.pacelabs.com/whitepaper-epa-pfas-regulations-tsca-section-8a7)** **Info Sheet:[ PFAS in Food Packaging](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pfas-in-food-packaging)** **Info Sheet:[ PFAS in Apparel and Textiles](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pfas-in-apparel-and-textiles)** **eBook: [Analyzing PFAS Content in Consumer Goods](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-analyzing-pfas-content-in-consumer-goods)** **Case Study:[ Efficient Vendor Management in a Chemical Company](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Pacelabs%202.0/Services%20for%20your%20lab/Case%20Study_REG_RDM.pdf)** **Case Study:[ Bringing a Product to Market in a Start-Up Company](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Pacelabs%202.0/Services%20for%20your%20lab/Case%20Study_REG_Consulting.pdf)** **Case Study: [Implementing a Proactive Regulatory Program in a Global Company](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Pacelabs%202.0/Services%20for%20your%20lab/Case%20Study_REG_Hazcom%20and%20RDM.pdf)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Government](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/government/) **Published:** June 26, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Environmental Testing Services for Government Pace® offers a comprehensive suite of environmental testing services in support of environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, and public health initiatives. We leverage the most advanced analytical techniques and adhere to stringent quality standards to help government agencies and related organizations make informed decisions that protect public health, preserve natural resources, and ensure a sustainable future. The reliability and accuracy of our results combined with our commitment to timely service, have made Pace® a trusted partner for public sector environmental efforts for decades. Ready to Get Started? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) PACE® EMERGENCY RESPONSE HOTLINE: [ 877.859.7778 ](tel:877-859-7778) ## 24/7/365 EMERGENCY & DISASTER RESPONSE When disaster strikes and materials of concern are released into the environment, the Pace® Emergency Response Team is ready to respond 24/7/365. Leveraging our nationwide laboratory network, we can immediately mobilize a team to begin transporting and processing samples for quick, critical decision-making. ## Setting the Pace® in Environmental Standards Pace® regularly collaborates with government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and others, to provide method validation, testing services, and expertise. For example, we’ve been selected multiple times to help develop and validate environmental test methods for contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Our team of explosives experts is often called on to support the DOD’s Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP). We also work closely with state agencies as they work to define, implement, and enforce local and nationwide rules and regulations regarding environmental contaminants. ![Microscope in laboratory. Pace Services for Environmental Consulting. Environmental Consulting, Environmental Testing, Environmental Testing and Analysis, Environmental lab services.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/speicialty-services.webp "speicialty-services.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Need a Private Consultation? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Who We Serve Pace® offers environmental testing services for all aspects of government, including public/private partnerships. Agencies, e.g., DOT, DOE, DOD, EPA Correctional Facilities Educational Institutions Government Contractors Landfills Municipalities Regulators and Lawmakers Standards Boards Tribal Lands Wastewater Treatment Operators Water Treatment Facilities ## What We Test Pace® testing services for government covers all matrices in both natural and built environments. [ Ambient Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) [ Biota ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) [ Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ Indoor Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) [ Landfill Leachate ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/landfill-leachate/) [ Non-potable Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [ Soil & Sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [ Soil Gas ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/vapor-intrusion/) [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ Stack Emissions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [ Wastewater/Stormwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) Packaging, Materials, Finished Goods ## Pace® Environmental Testing Services Pace® offers the largest American-owned laboratory network, with a portfolio of analytical services supporting multiple matrices and a wide range of contaminants. [ 1,4-Dioxane ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [ Bedrock Sampling ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling) [ Carbonyls & Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) [ Dioxin Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-furans/) [ Dissolved Gas Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases/) Endotoxins [ Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) [ Hydrocarbon Forensics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/#hydrocarbon-forensics) [ Inorganic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/inorganic/) [ Lead and Copper in Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) [ Lead and Copper (Environmental) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [ Metals and Trace Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ Mold and Fungi ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/#mold-fungi-testing-services) [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Per- and Polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [ Petroleum Contamination Assessments - Soil ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) [ Petroleum Contamination Assessments - Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum) [ Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) [ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) [ Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/tclp/) [ Vapor Intrusion ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/vapor-intrusion/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [ Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) [ Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) ## Pace® Support for GSA PBS 1000.7A Compliance The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) Order 1000.7A establishes national requirements for effectively managing and overseeing drinking water quality within GSA-managed properties. This order is designed to ensure the well-being of building occupants by setting forth guidelines and processes for maintaining the safety and quality of drinking water. Pace® offers a comprehensive portfolio of services to help public sector organizations adhere to the new requirements. ![legionella-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/legionella-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "legionella-01.webp") [ *Legionella* Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) ![lead-and-copper-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/lead-and-copper-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "lead-and-copper-01.webp") [ Lead & Copper in Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) ![ecoli-01-01-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/ecoli-01-01-01-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "ecoli-01-01-01.webp") [ Total Coliforms, including *E. coli* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ![wastewater-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/wastewater-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "wastewater-01.webp") [ Water Management Plans ](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) ### Learn more about Pace® Building Sciences Services and our GSA PBS Support [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) ## *Legionella* Outbreak Response Services Cases of *Legionella* infection have been on the rise in the U.S., and public sector facilities of all kinds are under increased scrutiny. If you suspect possible contamination, our expert *Legionella* outbreak response team is available 24/7. We can help you quickly determine if *Legionella* is present in your water systems, create a remediation strategy, and even work with you on your communications to the public. CONTACT THE PACE® LEGIONELLA OUTBREAK RESPONSE TEAM AT: [ 412.281.5335 ](tel:412-281-5335) [ Learn More about Pace® Explosives Testing Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) ## Explosives & Chemical Warfare Testing Services The largest American-owned environmental laboratory network, Pace® offers advanced testing capabilities to support the Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP), including Munitions Response Sites (MRSs) at active installations, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDs), and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) locations. With over four decades providing specialized testing services on numerous DOD projects, Pace® is the go-to environmental laboratory in the U.S. for explosives testing. ## Need Help with Staffing and Lab Management? Government-run laboratories play a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge, public health, and national security. For various reasons, such as budget cuts, hiring freezes, or scarcity of technical talent, staffing can often be an issue. Laboratory instruments also need regular maintenance and calibration to ensure accuracy. Defensible research often requires facilities that have been validated against specific standards and monitored to ensure adherence to those standards. Pace® offers a robust portfolio of professional laboratory solutions designed to help government laboratories bridge the talent gap, ensure the deliverability of reliable results, and keep their critical work moving forward. [ Cleanroom Testing & Certification ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) [ Environmental Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) [ Facility Validation & Compliance ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) [ Instrument Calibration ](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/instruments/calibration-and-mapping/) [ Instrument Maintenance & Repair ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/maintenance-and-repair/) [ Laboratory Relocation ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/laboratory-relocation/) [ Scientific Staffing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/laboratory-staffing/) [ Staff Performance & Management ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/performance-and-management/) ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/staffing.webp "staffing.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Construction equipment working at new building site. Pace Services for Government. Government, Environmental testing, Environmental lab.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/public-sector-organizations-2.webp "public-sector-organizations-2.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Other Specialty Projects for Public Sector Organizations Professionals in the public sector can be asked to work on many different types of special projects. Here are some of the projects our environmental testing and analysis services help support: [ Brownfield Redevelopment & Property Transfers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) [ Environmental Risk Assessment – Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) [ Environmental Site Assessments ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) [ Solid Waste Characterization ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ USP <797> Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/) [ Water Management Planning ](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_c2ec190_item1) **eBook: [*Legionella* in the Built Environment](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-legionella-in-the-built-environment)** **Info Sheet: [GSA PBS Order 1000.7A Test Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-gsa-pbs-order-1000.7a-test-services)** **eBook:[ Guide to Radiochemistry and Radiochemical Analysis](https://info.pacelabs.com/radiochemistry-ebook)** **eBook:[ Municipality’s Guide to PFAS Contamination & Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-municipalities)** **eBook:[ PCB Testing in Air ](https://info.pacelabs.com/pcb-testing-in-air-ebook)** **eBook:[ Wastewater Professional’s Guide to PFAS Contamination & Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater)** **Info Sheet:[ Lead & Copper Testing Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) --- ### [Professional Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/) **Published:** September 19, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** # Professional Services Break through operational challenges by partnering with our integrated teams focused on superior service and industry expertise. # Professional Services Advance your program with tailored managed & professional services backed by decades of industry experience. #### FDA eCTD Submissions: Compilation and Publishing Making an electronic common technical document (eCTD)-compliant submission to the FDA requires complex coordination of stakeholders and a detailed culmination of… [ Learn more Learn more ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-fda-ectd-submissions-compilation-and-publishing) #### Pace® Life Sciences Appoints Dawn Von Rohr as Division President Von Rohr is an experienced leader with over 25 years of expertise in global CDMO strategic growth initiatives and operational improvements, specifically within the pharmaceutical industry. [ Learn more Learn more ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-appoints-dawn-von-rohr-as-division-president/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pace-scientists-powering-scientists-1024x862.png "pace-scientists-powering-scientists.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Managed & Professional Services to Move Your Science Forward Break through the challenges by partnering with our integrated teams focused on superior service and industry expertise. Our team knows that scientific progress requires more than an innovative idea. Your progress depends on a variety of operational and product development variables, such as being on time and on budget. Solving operational obstacles with internal resources can create back logs and cause costly downtime that delays your scientific advancements. ## Managed & Professional Services Services ### INSOURCING SOLUTIONS Scale your team with flexible scientific staffing solutions to keep your lab running smoothly. ### SCIENTIFIC STAFF Laboratory Staffing, Your Challenges - Our Solutions, Performance & Program Management [ Learn More About Scientifc Staff ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/) ### FACILITIES Assure facility qualification of your new controlled environments and meet quality requirements for existing cleanrooms with ongoing certification and monitoring. ### FACILITIES Cleanroom Testing & Certification, Validation Services, Environmental Monitoring, Lab Relocations [ Learn More About Facilities ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/) ### INSTRUMENTS Maximize your instrument investments through maintenance, repairs, calibration, and mapping services. ### INSTRUMENTS Analytical Instrument Repair, Calibration & Mapping Services [ Learn More About Instruments ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/) ### REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SERVICES Satisfy quality and regulatory needs in HazCom, product stewardship, FDA regulations, quality compliance, and auditing. ### REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SERVICES Hazard Communication, Product Stewardship & Safety, Raw Material Data Management, FDA Regulatory Consulting, Quality Compliance & Auditing [ Learn More About Regulatory & Compliance ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/) ## SOLVE THE CHALLENGES IN YOUR LAB From start to finish, our full-service approach means you’ll have the scientific resources to meet your development and delivery goals — supported by our deep scientific knowledge and industry experience. Add scientific power to your projects with Pace® Managed & Professional Services. [ GET STARTED GET STARTED ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![pace-handshake.png](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/pace-handshake-rkm1me6t7122h5ijx08kkkc8gln3aw20ugecsvwr28.png "pace-handshake.png") ### **MEET** Meet with a Pace® professional to discuss your specific scientific requirements and project goals. ![pace-collaborate.png](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/pace-collaborate-rkm1me6t7125jn472f1fumpqioepzrup8h813tvzsw.png "pace-collaborate.png") ### **COLLABORATE** ![pace-partners.png](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/pace-partners-rkm1me6t7127laumi0wopcaqk2954d1thtrtb4jhmo.png "pace-partners.png") Collaborate with your dedicated Pace® professional to create a tailored, scalable solution. ### **PARTNER** Partner with your Pace® professional for ongoing communication, timing and progress tracking aligned with goal milestones as well as program adjustments and optimization. ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. 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[ read our blog read our blog ](https://www.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace/life-sciences-blog/) ## COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives, supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency and the highest level of support possible. Pace® is a community of scientists who are passionate about achieving your goals. We utilize more than 40 years of expertise in running labs to provide you with experienced professionals and services to support you and your scientific work. Working together to develop and innovate products, continuously improve — ultimately delivering science better. [ MORE ABOUT PACE® MORE ABOUT PACE® ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/) ## Integrated Laboratory Services Maintain compliant, ongoing operations with our array of talented teams. We have the people power to support drug development, perform central laboratory testing, and advance medical device projects. [ CDMO/CRO SERVICES CDMO/CRO SERVICES ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/) [ CENTRAL LABORATORY SERVICES CENTRAL LABORATORY SERVICES ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/) [ MEDICAL DEVICE SERVICES MEDICAL DEVICE SERVICES ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-device/) [ Contact Us Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Data Centers](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/data-centers/) **Published:** May 12, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Data Center Sustainability for the 21st Century The path to creating cost-effective, energy efficient, environmentally responsible data centers isn’t an easy one, but Pace® can help. Our data center services support clients throughout the life cycle of their business, from site assessment and remediation support to every aspect of environmental testing – indoors and out. We are the largest American-owned laboratory network with testing facilities and service centers conveniently located across the country. By employing state-of-the-art technology and methodologies, we deliver accurate, reliable, and timely data, enabling our clients to make informed decisions about environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Our commitment to excellence and customer service has made us a trusted partner for more than 40 years. Lets Talk! [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Success Through Partnership Data center operations often demand contributions from experts in various fields. Pace® helps ensure project success through partnerships with many types of organizations and roles. Our commitment to meeting our obligations ensures you have the data you need to meet yours. ![Data Centers. 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[ Reach out to schedule a consultation and learn more about Pace® Risk Assurance Water Testing Reach out to schedule a consultation and learn more about Pace® Risk Assurance Water Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## *Legionella* in Data Center Water Systems Dangerous waterborne pathogens, such as *Legionella*, the bacterium responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, can thrive in data center water systems, including cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and hot water loops. Of these, evaporative cooling systems, particularly cooling towers, carry the greatest documented risk. If contaminated water becomes aerosolized, the bacteria can be inhaled, leading to severe and sometimes life-threatening respiratory infections. [Learn More.](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/) ![gloved hand holding petri dish with bacteria cultures.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/legionella-FAQs-1.webp "legionella-FAQs.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") *Legionella* in Cooling Towers The original outbreak of Legionnaires' disease occurred in 1976 during an American Legion convention at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. While less was known about *Legionella* testing back then, investigations suggest that the bacteria originated in the cooling tower of the hotel's air conditioning system. More recently, one of [the deadliest outbreaks](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/11/17-0308_article) of Legionnaire’s disease in the U.S. was tied back to a cooling tower in the South Bronx. **[Learn More about *Legionella* in Cooling Towers in our Info Sheet](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-legionella-in-cooling-towers)** *Legionella* Legislation New York now requires testing of cooling towers for *Legionella*. More recently, New Jersey passed sweeping legislation requiring owners and operators of specific buildings, facilities, and public water systems to develop water management plans to prevent and control *Legionella* infections. With thousands of Legionellosis cases reported every year in the U.S., other states have enacted or are considering comparable regulations. Guidelines for Preventing *Legionella* in Cooling Towers OSHA and the CDC have established guidelines for preventing *Legionella* in cooling towers. The CDC’s comprehensive guidance on [*Legionella* control in cooling towers](https://www.cdc.gov/control-legionella/media/pdfs/Control-Toolkit-Cooling-Towers.pdf) includes recommended water parameters, control measures, and maintenance practices to mitigate the risk of *Legionella* growth and dissemination. OSHA’s guidelines on [controlling and preventing Legionellosis in the workplace](https://www.osha.gov/legionnaires-disease/control-prevention) include recommendations for the maintenance of cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and fluid coolers. [Water Management Planning](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management/) is a critical element of preventing *Legionella* in data center water systems. ## *Legionella* Outbreak Response Services Our expert *Legionella* outbreak response team is available 24/7. We can help you quickly determine if *Legionella* is present in your water systems, create a remediation strategy, and even work with you on your communications to the public. [ Learn More About *Legionella* Outbreak Response Services Learn More About *Legionella* Outbreak Response Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-outbreak-response/) ## Data Center Site Selection Brownfield sites offer compelling advantages for data center development, but they also require environmental due diligence. Pace® supports site assessments with reliable testing for biological and chemical contamination. [ 1,4-Dioxane ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [ Carbonyls/Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) [ Dioxins/Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-furans/) [ Explosives/Munitions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) [ Heavy Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/) [ Mold ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/mold-and-fungal-testing/) [ Per- and Polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [ Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [ Radioactivity (Naturally Occurring and Industry-Related) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) [ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) [ Vapor Intrusion ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/vapor-intrusion/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) ## Data Center Environmental Compliance Services Data centers are not known for endangering public health or being heavy polluters of the natural environment. However, there are a few regulations that may apply. Effluent Analysis Even when not mandated by law, some data centers voluntarily analyze wastewater discharge for environmental pollutants to ensure safety and build public trust. Common contaminants can include glycol and other refrigerants, metals, corrosion inhibitors, biocides, and anti-scalants. Underground Storage Tank Monitoring Many data centers maintain backup generators to ensure continuity of service in the event of a power outage. Diesel fuel is the most common type of fuel used due to its efficiency, reliability, safety, and ease of storage. However, if the data center stores fuel underground, [Underground Storage Tank (UST) monitoring](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf) rules may apply. GSA PBS Order 1000.7A If the data center is owned or operated by the General Services Administration (GSA), they must comply with GSA Public Buildings Service (PBS) Order 1000.7A. This regulation establishes national requirements for effectively managing and overseeing drinking water quality within GSA-managed properties. Requirements include regular testing of drinking water for [*Legionella*](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/), [lead and copper](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/), and [total coliforms](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/). GSA properties are also required to develop and maintain a comprehensive [water management plan](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management/). ![Room with rows of servers in data center. Data Centers.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Room-with-rows-of-server-hardware-in-datacenter.webp "Room-with-rows-of-server-hardware-in-datacenter.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_a7c420b_item1) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_a7c420b_item2) **eBook: [*Legionella* in the Built Environment](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-legionella-in-the-built-environment)** **Info Sheet: [*Legionella* in Cooling Towers](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-legionella-in-cooling-towers)** **Info Sheet:[ Pace® Water Management Planning Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services)** **[Pace® Mold and Fungal Testing Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pace-mold-and-fungal-testing-services)** **Info Sheet:[ Asbestos Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-asbestos-testing)** **[Pace® Building Science and Microbiology Capabilities](https://info.pacelabs.com/building-science-microbiology-capabilities-flyer)** **Webinar:[ Introduction to Legionella Testing & Regulations](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-introduction-to-legionella-regulations-and-testing)** **Webinar:[ Asbestos in Settled Dust](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-asbestos-in-settled-dust)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-text-01.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical")Online Education Online Reporting Lab Energy Audits Courier Optimization Reusable Coolers Solvent Recycling ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) --- ### [Engineering and Construction](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/engineering-and-construction/) **Published:** November 28, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Pace Analytical Services mobile laboratory services are geared for the uncommon projects. **Content:** ## Pace® Services for Engineering and Construction Whether redeveloping an existing site or starting a greenfield project, the problems you don’t see can cost you the most. Pace® environmental testing services can help. Our environmental teams regularly provide analyses to support construction and engineering firms and the consulting firms that serve these industries. Our services cover the complete range of engineering and construction environmental testing needs, including building systems and building materials. Lets talk! [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/environmental-impact-analysis.webp "environmental-impact-analysis.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Environmental Impact Analyses Pace® environmental testing services help engineering and construction firms assess their impact on the environment, validate site remediation, and adhere to environmental regulations and industry standards. Our testing services cover multiple environmental matrices including: [ Ambient air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) [ Biota ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) [ Drinking water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ Soil & sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [ Solid waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ Stack emissions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) [ Surface water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [ Wastewater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) ## Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies **Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies help clients evaluate the effectiveness of technologies and strategies for PFAS removal, remediation, and destruction. By conducting a Treatability Study, environmental engineers and scientists can optimize remediation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and build public trust.** [ Learn More About Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) ## Pace® Environmental Testing Services for the Built Environment Pace® supports the engineering and construction industry with testing services for many environmental contaminants, including: [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [ Lead and Copper (Environmental) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) [ Lead and Copper (drinking water) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [ Metals and Trace Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ Mold and Fungi ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/#mold-fungi-testing-services) [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Underground Storage Tank Monitoring ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf) [ Radioactive Materials ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Vapor Intrusion ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/vapor-intrusion/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) ## Pace® Services for Building Sciences Professionals Pace® works with building sciences professionals to provide accurate, timely testing of environmental contaminants. We also offer specialty services such as [Cleanroom Certification](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/), [Water Management Planning](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management/), and [*Legionella*](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-outbreak-response/) Outbreak Support. [ Learn More About Pace® Building Sciences ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) ![Microscope with petri dishes. Pace Services for Engineering and Construction industry. 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Adding water systems to your Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) can help your business avoid unnecessary risks from dangerous waterborne pathogens such as: *Acinetobacter* *Burkholderia Cepacia* Coliforms (E. coli and total) *Enterococcus* [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) Nitrifying Bacteria Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) *Pseudomonas Aeruginosa* *Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia* ## Pace® Specialty Services for Engineering and Construction Need high-quality professional services to support your operations and help mitigate risks? Pace® can help with support for these projects and more. Hydrocarbon Forensics Materials Testing [ Property Transfers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) [ Remediation Validation ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/remediation/) Risks Assessments – Waterborne Pathogens [ Solid Waste Characterization ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ Water Management Planning ](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) ![Pace Scientist working in Laboratory. Pace services for Energy industry. 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[ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) **Published:** June 26, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for Building Sciences Pace® Building Sciences provides analytical testing for evaluating and controlling health hazards in the built environment. The largest American-owned laboratory network, Pace® has the breadth and depth of capabilities to test indoor environments, systems, and materials. Our testing services cover microbiology and organic and inorganic contaminants in water, soil, and air as well as on surfaces and in products. In addition, we provide water management plans and consulting services for healthcare and other facilities to help ensure the safety and well-being of all building occupants. Shop the Pace® Store for all of your testing supplies. [Shop Store](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) Asbestos has long been described as “the invisible enemy” Learn more in our latest eBook. [Download eBook](https://info.pacelabs.com/asbestos-the-invisible-enemy) Request a quote for USP <797> Testing and Analysis. [Request a Quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/usp797) Pace® cleanroom certification and testing services help ensure optimal conditions within controlled environments. [Request a Quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/cleanroomrfp) Reach out to our Building Sciences experts with questions or to learn more. [Contact Us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) Pace® can help you with all of your *Legionella* testing and analysis. [Learn More About *Legionella*](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-outbreak-response/) Pace® offers industry leading Mold and Fungi Testing [Learn More About Mold & Fungi](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/mold-and-fungal-testing/) How Can We Help You Today?- [Shop Store](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) - [USP <797> Quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/usp797) - [Cleanroom Certification Quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/Cleanroomrfp) - [Contact Us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pace-Building-Sciences_supports-the-work-you-do.webp "Pace-Building-Sciences_supports-the-work-you-do.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Pace® Supports the Work You Do Pace® routinely partners with building science professionals across an array of industries to provide accurate, timely testing of environmental contaminants. Our deep expertise and diverse service offerings support the work of professionals and organizations, such as: - Building Scientists - Environmental Consultants - Industrial Hygienists - Engineering and Construction Firms - Architectural and Engineering Firms - Remediation Experts - Insurance Companies - Government Organizations - Building Management ## Environmental Contaminants Most people spend [90% of their time indoors](https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthybuildings/overview/), and human health can be attributed to the health of our buildings. Pace® provides indoor environmental testing services for many different contaminants and industrial hygiene goals. - [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) - [ Endotoxins ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/) - [ Lead and Copper in Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) - [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) - [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) - [ Metals and Trace Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) - [ Mold and Fungi ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/#mold-fungi-testing-services) - [ Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ![Pace Building Sciences Environmental Contaminants. 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Pace® provides testing services to help organizations diagnose the problem and provide essential insights into the best way to address the challenge. - [ Indoor Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) - [ Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) - [ Non-potable Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) - Surfaces/Settled Dust - [ Soil ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) - Bulk Building Materials ## Waterborne Pathogens Clean, safe water is essential in the built environment for both human consumption and for many industrial processes. Pace® testing services can detect many waterborne pathogens and the conditions in which biological contaminants thrive. - *Acinetobacter* - *Burkholderia cepacia* - [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) - Nitrifying Bacteria - Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) - Coliforms, Fecal Coliforms, and *E. coli* - *Enterococcus* - *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* - *Stenotrophomonas maltophilia* ### Ready to get started? [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### CONTACT THE PACE® *LEGIONELLA* OUTBREAK RESPONSE TEAM AT: [ 412.281.5335 412.281.5335 ](tel:+14122815335) ## *Legionella* Outbreak Response Services Cases of Legionellosis, the disease caused by the bacterium *Legionella*, have been on the rise in the U.S. for the past couple of decades. If you suspect an outbreak, our expert *Legionella* outbreak response team is available 24/7. We can help you quickly determine if *Legionella* is present in your water systems, create a remediation strategy, and even work with you on your communications to the public. ## Pace® Asbestos Testing Services Asbestos abatement remains a primary objective for built environments, especially those constructed before the 1980s and undergoing renovation or demolition. Asbestos fibers impact indoor air quality and are known to cause asbestos-related health risks, such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. More recently, asbestos has also been found in drinking water systems, stemming from the decay of water mains constructed of asbestos-containing cement. [ Learn More About Asbestos Testing Learn More About Asbestos Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) ### To learn more, download our info sheet on testing for lead and copper in drinking water: [ Download Download ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services) ### or [ Contact Us Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### about our environmental testing services for lead in air, soil, paint, and dust. ## Testing for Lead and Copper The Lead and Copper Rule protects public health by limiting allowable levels of lead and copper in the nation’s drinking water systems. Revisions to this rule made in 2021 require Community Water Systems to test for lead and copper in the drinking water within daycare facilities and elementary school buildings. In addition, replacing lead and copper pipes in drinking water systems has become a high priority in the United States, with public funds allocated toward the goal. Pace® also provides environmental lead testing for compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations designed to limit lead exposure, especially in environments where children and vulnerable populations reside or spend time. ## Specialty Services for the Built Environment Pace® also provides specialty services for specific types of buildings based on the goods or services they provide. Healthcare systems, highly regulated manufacturing industries, and others rely on Pace® not only to provide safe and healthy facilities but also to ensure their operations are compliant with environmental regulatory requirements. Water Management Planning Pace® provides water management planning services to a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, assisted living, hospitality, manufacturing, data centers, and more. Whether you need a full-service solution or have a limited project, our water management planning consultants will work with you to ensure your project requirements are met. Our portfolio of solutions includes: - Full-Service ASHRAE 188 Water Management Plan Development - Environmental Risk Assessments - Plan and Policy Audits - Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA) - Onsite Sampling - Implementation Services [**Learn More**](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) Cleanroom Certification Pace® cleanroom certification and testing services help ensure optimal conditions within controlled environments. Whether launching a new space or maintaining existing facilities, our service portfolio helps satisfy safety and compliance standards, including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Institute of Environmental Sciences Technologies (IEST), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP). We also provide certification and qualification services for cleanroom equipment, such as biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, compounding isolators, compressed gas and air lines, and other equipment with specific user requirements. **[Learn More](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/)** Environmental Monitoring Even if your facilities do not require cleanroom levels of sterility and control, environmental contaminants and fluctuations in conditions like temperature, air pressure, and humidity can impact product quality and employee productivity. Pace® provides ongoing environmental monitoring services to help ensure a comfortable, healthy working environment for your employees and that conditions remain within the parameters required for quality control. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) USP <797> Testing and Analysis Pace® sample culture and analysis services help compounding pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers adhere to USP <797> guidelines to ensure the safety and efficacy of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs). Our analysis services include: - Gloved Fingertip Sampling - Media Fill Testing - Aseptic Competency Testing - Viable Air Sampling - Viable Surface Sampling **[Learn More](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/)** **[Request a Quote](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/usp797?__hstc=168035390.9453518aaf876d8bd5bdab30f1114b56.1712348932109.1718204472405.1718302234096.122&__hssc=168035390.4.1718302234096&__hsfp=3128848649)** ASSE 12080 Certification Training Pace®, along with a partner, offers live, virtual training for the ASSE 12080 *Legionella* Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training. ASSE 12080 certification is vital for individuals tasked with developing, implementing, and managing risk assessments and water management plans targeting *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens. **[Learn More about ASSE 12080 certification training](https://specialpathogenstechnology.com/recertification-training-asse-12080-certification/)** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/building-sciences_accordion-module.webp "building-sciences_accordion-module.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") [ Learn more about cleanroom testing & certification services? Learn more about cleanroom testing & certification services? ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) ### or [ Request a Quote Request a Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/Cleanroomrfp) ## Cleanroom Certification Pace® cleanroom certification and testing services help ensure optimal conditions within controlled environments. Whether launching a new space or maintaining existing facilities, our service portfolio helps satisfy safety and compliance standards, including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Institute of Environmental Sciences Technologies (IEST), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP). We also provide certification and qualification services for cleanroom equipment, such as biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, compounding isolators, compressed gas and air lines, and other equipment with specific user requirements. ## Environmental Monitoring Even if your facilities do not require cleanroom levels of sterility and control, environmental contaminants and fluctuations in conditions like temperature, air pressure, and humidity can impact product quality and employee productivity. Pace® provides ongoing environmental monitoring services to help ensure a comfortable, healthy working environment for your employees and that conditions remain within the parameters required for quality control. ### Maintain pertinent quality & safety standards with our Environment Monitoring Services [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) ### Looking for USP testing & analysis? [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/) ### or [ Request A Quote Request A Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/usp797) ## USP Testing and Analysis Pace® sample culture and analysis services help compounding pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers adhere to USP <797> guidelines to ensure the safety and efficacy of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs). Our analysis services include: - Gloved Fingertip Sampling - Media Fill Testing - Aseptic Competency Testing - Viable Air Sampling - Viable Surface Sampling ## ASSE 12080 Certification Training Pace®, along with a partner, offers live, virtual training for the ASSE 12080 *Legionella* Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training. ASSE 12080 certification is vital for individuals tasked with developing, implementing, and managing risk assessments and water management plans targeting *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens. ### Get certification training for AASE 12080 here: [ Save Your Spot Save Your Spot ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/asse-12080-certification/) ## Pace® Environmental Certifications for Building Sciences ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ISO.png "ISO.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AIHA.png "AIHA.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/A2LA.jpg "A2LA.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NVLAP.jpg "NVLAP.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NELAP.jpg "NELAP.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CDC-Elite.png "CDC-Elite.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_b19b001_item1) **eBook: [Asbestos "The Invisible Enemy"](https://info.pacelabs.com/asbestos-the-invisible-enemy)** **SOQ: [Building Sciences Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)](https://info.pacelabs.com/statement-of-qualifications)** **Info Sheet: [Asbestos Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-asbestos-testing)** **Info Sheet: [**AAMI ST 108:2023**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-ansi/astm-st-1082023)** **eBook:[ Navigating the Revised USP <797> Standard for Environmental Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-guide?hs_preview=eoWFUbZF-120391006516)** **Info Sheet: [Lead and Copper in Drinking Water](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services)** **Info Sheet:[ Water Management Planning](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services)** **Info Sheet:[ Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA)](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet)** **[Vapor Intrusion Q&A](https://info.pacelabs.com/vapor-intrusion-qa)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ Call Now Call now ](tel:+14122815335) [ ](#top) [ ](tel:+14122815335) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Transportation](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/transportation/) **Published:** June 26, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for Transportation Pace® supports a wide array of transportation projects from infrastructure initiatives managed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to privately funded or subcontracted commercial work. Our expertise in environmental contaminants, site assessments, waste characterization, impact remediation, and more can help transportation project managers comply with federal, state, and local regulations while minimizing environmental impact and protecting public health. Lets Talk! [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) For immediate assistance, call the Pace® emergency response hotline at: [ 877.859.7778 ](tel:877-859-7778) ## Pace® Emergency and Disaster Response It’s unfortunate, but disasters such as train derailments, chemical spills, explosions, and pipeline leaks happen in the transportation industry. If you’ve experienced a disaster, Pace® emergency services can help. To learn more, visit our Emergency Response Services Page. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) ## Who We Serve Pace® services for the transportation industry cover all organizations in the business of moving goods and people. ![airports-and-planes-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/airports-and-planes-01-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "airports-and-planes-01.webp") ### Airports & Planes ![busses-and-automobiles-01-1.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/busses-and-automobiles-01-1-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "busses-and-automobiles-01-1.webp") ### Bus & Automobile ![railroads-and-trains-01-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/railroads-and-trains-01-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "railroads-and-trains-01-01.webp") ### Railroads & Trains ![ships-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/ships-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "ships-01.webp") ### [Ships](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/preventing-cruise-ship-infections-legionnaires-disease/) ![trucking-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/trucking-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "trucking-01.webp") ### Trucking ## *Legionella* & Cruise Ships **Keep your reputation afloat by learning how to protect your passengers from *Legionella* and the risk of an outbreak*.*** **Get essential resources and guidance from our experts.** [ Preventing Cruise Ship Infections: Legionnaires’ Disease Preventing Cruise Ship Infections: Legionnaires’ Disease ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/preventing-cruise-ship-infections-legionnaires-disease/) ## What We Test Pace® provides environmental testing services for the many aspects of the natural and built environment impacted by transportation and governed by local and federal transportation regulations. ![AFFF-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/AFFF-01-rkm1lrmon07gyt3gqrtr69y6e9ydt3k223hmaq3ocg.webp "AFFF-01.webp") [ AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/afff/) ![Ambient-Air-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Ambient-Air-01-rkm1lskitu8raf23la8dqrpmzntr0snse853s02a68.webp "Ambient-Air-01.webp") [ Ambient Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) ![drinking-water-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/drinking-water-01-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "drinking-water-01.webp") [ Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) ![groundwater-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/groundwater-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "groundwater-01.webp") [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) ![sediment-and-soil-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/sediment-and-soil-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "sediment-and-soil-01.webp") [ Soil & Sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) ![solid-waste-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/solid-waste-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "solid-waste-01.webp") [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) ![surface-water-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/surface-water-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "surface-water-01.webp") [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) ![wastewater-01-1.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/wastewater-01-1-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "wastewater-01-1.webp") [ Wastewater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) ![water-systems-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/water-systems-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "water-systems-01.webp") [ Water Systems ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ## Pace® Environmental Contaminant Testing Services Pace® provides a wide range of environmental testing services to the transportation industry. Here are some of the more common testing services requested. [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [ Carbonyls & Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) [ Inorganic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/inorganic/) [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [ Metals/Trace Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [ Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Per- and Polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [ Petroleum (Water) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/) [ Petroleum (Soil) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) [ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) [ Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/tclp/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [ Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ## The PFAS Problem in AFFF Businesses in the transportation industry, particularly commercial airports, are heavy users of the aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) traditionally used to fight chemical fires. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are the chemical components that make AFFF so effective. Unfortunately, these compounds have also been shown to be toxic and highly biopersistent. While progress has been made on producing and authorizing fluorine-free foams, transportation companies are still left to deal with decades of contamination caused by AFFF used in emergencies and training exercises. Learn more about PFAS at [PFAS.com](https://www.pfas.com/) [ Request a Quote Request a Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) [ Learn More About the dangers of AFFF ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/afff/) ### Learn more about Pace® *Legionella* testing services [ Learn More Learn More ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) ## *Legionella* in Transportation *Legionella*, the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, presents a notable health concern within the transportation industry, particularly in environments where artificial water systems are used, such as in [cruise ships](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/preventing-cruise-ship-infections-legionnaires-disease/) and military ships, buses, airplanes, and trains. These systems can include potable water tanks, cooling towers, and onboard spas and showers, which, if not properly maintained, can become breeding grounds for the potentially deadly bacteria. ## Pace® Specialty Services for Transportation Environmental consultants, EHS professionals, engineers, and business leaders in the transportation industry rely on Pace® to support many different types of transportation-related projects, such as: [ Property Transfers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) [ Remediation Assessment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/remediation/) [ Underground Storage Tank (UST) Monitoring ](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) ![Overhead view of highway. Pace Services for Transportation industry. Transportation, Environmental Testing Services, Environmental disasters, Train derailment.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DOT.webp "DOT.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_d7c4373_item1) **Case Study:[ Underground Storage Tank Remediation](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf)** **[The Crucial Role of Independent Laboratories in Disaster Response](https://drj.com/journal_main/the-crucial-role-of-independent-laboratories-in-disaster-recovery/)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) --- ### [Public Utilities/Systems](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/public-utilities-systems/) **Published:** June 26, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for Public Utilities Pace® provides many different types of public utilities with laboratory testing and analytical services that help make the world a safer, healthier place. Our commitment to providing you with accurate, timely data for regulatory reporting helps ensure you can fulfill your commitments to the people you serve. Ready to Get Started? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Who We Serve ![public-water-systems-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/public-water-systems-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "public-water-systems-01.webp") ### Public Water Systems ![solid-waste-facility-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/solid-waste-facility-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "solid-waste-facility-01.webp") ### Solid Waste Facilities ![wastewater-treatment-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/wastewater-treatment-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "wastewater-treatment-01.webp") ### Wastewater Treatment Utilities ## Pace® Regulatory Compliance Testing Services Pace**®** has decades of experience helping public utilities comply with an increasingly complex regulatory environment. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/regulatory-compliance.webp "regulatory-compliance.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") SDWA Testing Pace**®** offers a full range of testing services to help public water systems comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements, safeguarding public health by monitoring water quality. UCMR Compliance Pace® has been providing UCMR testing services since UCMR 3. We are an EPA-approved lab for UCMR 5 and provide testing for all compounds covered: 29 PFAS plus lithium. NPDES Permit Testing Pace® wastewater effluent testing services are essential to ensuring compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program at both the federal and state levels. ELG Testing The EPA’s Effluent Guidelines Program is changing to include more contaminants than ever. You can count on us to stay right in step so we can help you ensure compliance with the latest effluent limitation guidelines (ELGs). RCRA Testing Our comprehensive portfolio of solid waste testing services helps solid waste producers and handlers comply with the stringent requirements set forth by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). State and Local Regulations Pace® maintains lab approvals in states across the country so we can help you comply with even the most complex and demanding of local regulatory requirements for environmental contaminants. ## What We Test Public utilities are the first line of defense when it comes to protecting public health and the environment. Our testing services cover the complete range of environmental matrices managed, treated, or impacted by public utilities. [ Biosolids/Wastewater Sludge ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/biosolids/) [ Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ Landfill Leachate ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/landfill-leachate/) [ Soil & Sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [ Wastewater/Stormwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater) ![Microscope in laboratory. Pace Services for Environmental Consulting. Environmental Consulting, Environmental Testing, Environmental Testing and Analysis, Environmental lab services.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/speicialty-services.webp "speicialty-services.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Pace® Environmental Testing Services for Public Water Systems There are more than 150,000 public water systems in the United States and many more private and transient systems. Pace® maintains laboratory certifications in every state that offers them so we can provide you with comprehensive testing services that meet your public health and regulatory compliance requirements. Some of the testing services we most commonly provide to drinking water systems include: [ 1-4 Dioxane ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) [ Dioxins and Dioxin-Like Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-furans/) [ Inorganics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/inorganic/) [ Lead and Copper ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) Low-level Hexavalent Chromium [ Low-level Mercury ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [ Microorganisms ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/) [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [ Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) [ PFAS ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/drinking-water/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [ Radioactivity ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) Residual Disinfectants [ Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) [ Petroleum Hydrocarbon Forensics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/) ## Pace® Environmental Testing Services Wastewater Facilities Pace® supports wastewater treatment facilities in protecting public health and the environment with environmental testing services for many harmful pollutants and pathogens. We have developed effective methods for testing all types of wastewater, including wastewater with high levels of suspended solids. Our wastewater testing services also extend to biosolids, helping to ensure the safe reuse or disposal of these nutrient-rich materials. Common wastewater testing services include: [ 1,4-Dioxane ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) [ Bioassay and WET Chemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) [ Carbonyls/Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) [ Dioxin/Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-furans/) [ Dissolved Gases Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases/) [ Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ Microorganisms ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/) [ Nitroaromatics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) [ PAHs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [ Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) [ PFAS ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [ PFAS in Biosolids & Wastewater Sludge ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/wastewater-sludge-biosolids/) [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) [ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) ## Pace® Environmental Testing Services for Solid Waste Management Pace® provides environmental testing services for both hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste management. Our services can help ensure waste is appropriately characterized and disposed of in accordance with local and federal regulations. Some of the services we commonly provide to solid waste management facilities include: [ Carbonyls/Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) [ Dioxin/Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-furans/) [ Explosives/Chemicals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) [ Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ Nitroaromatics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) [ PAHs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [ Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) [ PFAS in Biosolids & Wastewater Sludge ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/wastewater-sludge-biosolids/) [ PFAS in Landfill Leachate ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/landfill-leachate/) [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Solid Waste Characterization ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) [ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) [ Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/tclp/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) ## Pace® TCLP Center of Excellence Solid waste handling and management practices have been under increased scrutiny in recent years. Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure is a test designed to simulate leaching through a landfill to assess if waste should be classified as hazardous. The Pace**®** TCLP Center of Excellence helps companies identify the toxicity characteristics of their waste and guides them in making informed decisions about its proper handling, treatment, and disposal. [ Read Our Blog Post To Learn More ](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/pace-analytical-services-introduces-new-tclp-center-of-excellence) n addition to EPA-approval for UCMR 5, Pace® is certified by every state and US territory for the analysis of drinking water samples for compliance monitoring of regulated contaminants. [ Learn More About UCMR ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/ucmr-5/) ## UCMR The U.S. EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) is a vital program designed to monitor the presence of unregulated contaminants in the nation’s drinking water. Pace® has analyzed more than 100,000 drinking water samples under UCMR 3, UCMR 4, and UCMR 5. Pace® partnered with the EPA to test its UCMR 5 methods and is EPA-approved to provide UCMR 5 testing services for all 29 PFAS plus lithium. ## Lead & Copper Testing in Drinking Water Pace® provides comprehensive lead and copper testing services for drinking water, filling the critical need for monitoring of these potentially harmful contaminants in schools, daycare facilities, and other public and residential buildings. Our testing services are aligned with regulatory guidelines, ensuring that water providers and communities meet the standards set by the Lead and Copper Rule and other relevant regulations. [ Learn More About Lead & Copper Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) [ Learn More About PFAS ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) ## PFAS Testing Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of synthetic compounds that have been used in the production of hundreds of industrial and consumer products for decades. Unfortunately, many of these compounds have been shown to be toxic, leading to increased monitoring requirements for public water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and solid waste management. Pace® was one of the first commercial laboratories to provide PFAS testing services geared toward the needs of public utilities. [ Request A Quote Request A Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) ## Waterborne Pathogens Every year, waterborne diseases lead to approximately 7 million illnesses and incur healthcare costs of around $3 billion in the U.S. Pace® provides targeted, accurate, and defensible testing for *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens in finished drinking water, drinking water sources, and wastewater. [ Learn More About Waterborne Pathogen Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_d2134d7_item1) **Case Study: [Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority PFAS Project](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/pfas-case-study-fl-keys)** **Case Study:[ Pace® Partners with Onvector as Testing Lab for PFAS Destruction Validation](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV_PFAS/PAS_PFAS%20Onvector%20Case%20Study_041224.pdf)** **Case study: [Underground Storage Tank Remediation](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf)** **eBook:[ Wastewater Professional’s Guide to PFAS Contamination & Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater)** **Info Sheet:[ Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium (NTM) FAQ](https://info.pacelabs.com/fact-sheet-non-tuberculosis-mycobacterium-ntm-faq)** **Info Sheet:[ Pace® Lead and Copper Testing Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services)** **News:[ Pace® Received 2020 ENJ Business Achievement Awards for COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Testing Service](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-receives-2020-ebj-business-achievement-award-for-covid-19-wastewater-surveillance-testing-service)** **[Pace® Drinking Water Test Methods](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_Drinking%20Water%20Methods%20PDF_091522.pdf)** **Post: [PFAS in Biosolids: A Murky Issue](https://blog.pacelabs.com/en/pfas-blog/pfas-in-biosolids-a-murky-issue)** **Spotlight:[ National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)](https://info.pacelabs.com/national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-fact-sheet)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) --- ### [Environmental Consulting](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/environmental-consulting/) **Published:** June 26, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for Environmental Consulting Firms Pace**®** supports environmental consulting and engineering firms with a comprehensive suite of laboratory testing and project support services covering all the types of clients you serve. Our ability to provide quality data – where and when you need it – means you can honor your client commitments. When you work with Pace® you have a dedicated project manager who understands your business and keeps you updated every step of the way. Our state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped with advanced analytical technologies that enable highly accurate and reliable testing results. Like you, the work we do is centered around ensuring a safe, healthy environment for all. This is why we have invested in proprietary processes and patented methods that reduce waste and our impact on the environment. All without compromising on quality or turnaround times. Moreover, Pace® stands out by providing consultants with access to a team of experienced scientists and regulatory experts who can help you navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Ready to Get Started? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Pace® Environmental Testing Services Pace® offers the largest American-owned laboratory network, with a portfolio of analytical services supporting multiple matrices and a wide range of contaminants. [ 1,4-Dioxane ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [ Bedrock Sampling ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling) [ Carbonyls & Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) [ Dioxin Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-furans/) [ Dissolved Gas Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases) [ Endotoxins ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/endotoxin-testing) [ Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) [ Hydrocarbon Forensics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/#hydrocarbon-forensics) [ Inorganic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/inorganic/) [ Lead and Copper in Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) [ Lead and Copper (Environmental) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [ Metals and Trace Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ Mold and Fungi ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/#mold-fungi-testing-services) [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Per- and Polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [ Petroleum Contamination Assessments - Soil ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) [ Petroleum Contamination Assessments - Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum) [ Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) [ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) [ Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/tclp/) [ Vapor Intrusion ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/vapor-intrusion/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [ Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) [ Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) ## Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies **Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies help clients evaluate the effectiveness of technologies and strategies for PFAS removal, remediation, and destruction. By conducting a Treatability Study, environmental engineers and scientists can optimize remediation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and build public trust.** [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) ## Environmental Matrices Pace® helps environmental consultants and engineers address the needs of a wide range of clients with testing services across all environmental matrices. [ Ambient air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) [ Bedrock ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling/) [ Biota ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) [ Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ Fenceline/Perimeter Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/fenceline-monitoring/) [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ Indoor Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) [ Landfill Leachate ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/landfill-leachate/) Non-potable Water [ Soil & Sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [ Soil Gas ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/) [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ Stack Emissions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [ Wastewater/Stormwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) [ Learn More About Our Product Stewardship Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/product-stewardship/) ## Pace® Product Stewardship Services States and government agencies have passed rules and regulations that dramatically increased reporting requirements for manufacturers, distributors, and importers. In addition to product testing, Pace® offers product stewardship services that can help you ensure your clients’ compliance with regulations such as California’s Proposition 65, EU REACH, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) labeling requirements. ## Pace® Testing Services for DOD/DOE As the largest American-owned environmental laboratory network, Pace ® is often selected to provide expert testing, analysis, and guidance for many types of environmental projects such as site assessments, contamination remediation validation, and test method development and validation. Our product testing services are also helping many military installations achieve their targets for reducing the impact of [PFAS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) on the environment through the analysis of AFFF, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, soil, stack emissions, and other environmental matrices. With over four decades providing specialized testing services, Pace® is also the go-to environmental laboratory in the [U.S. for Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP)](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) projects, including Munitions Response Sites (MRSs) at active installations, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDs), and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) locations. In addition, our [radiochemistry services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) help keep the public and personnel safe from technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material (TENORM) and Naturally Occurring and Accelerator-Produced Radioactive Materials (NARM). [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) Download our PFAS Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) [ Download ](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/pfas-soq) ## Pace® PFAS Testing Services These days, nearly every environmental consultant has at least one client concerned about environmental safety and the impact of PFAS regulations on their business. Pace® was one of the first commercial laboratories to offer PFAS testing services more than two decades ago. Today, our PFAS testing services extend across numerous matrices, including drinking water, wastewater, stormwater runoff, groundwater, surface water, stack emissions, landfill leachate, biosolids, soil & sediment, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), consumer and industrial products, biota, and more. ## Pace® Testing Services for Fossil Fuels Pace® has decades of experience collaborating with environmental consultants in the fossil fuel sector and supporting projects like: ![bedrock-sampling-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/bedrock-sampling-01-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "bedrock-sampling-01.webp") [ Bedrock Sampling ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling) ![Hydrocarbon-forensics-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Hydrocarbon-forensics-01-rkm1lskitu8raf23la8dqrpmzntr0snse853s02a68.webp "Hydrocarbon-forensics-01.webp") [ Hydrocarbon Forensics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/#soil-hydrocarbon-forensics) ![Petroleum-contamination-soil-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Petroleum-contamination-soil-01-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "Petroleum-contamination-soil-01.webp") [ Petroleum Contamination Assessments - Soil ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) ![Petroleum-contamination-water-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Petroleum-contamination-water-01-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "Petroleum-contamination-water-01.webp") [ Petroleum Contamination Assessments - Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum) ![pipeline-monitoring-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/pipeline-monitoring-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "pipeline-monitoring-01.webp") Pipeline Monitoring ![MGP-remediation-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/MGP-remediation-01-rkm1lskitu8raf23la8dqrpmzntr0snse853s02a68.webp "MGP-remediation-01.webp") [ Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Remediation ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons) ![Underground-tank-monitoring-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Underground-tank-monitoring-01-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "Underground-tank-monitoring-01.webp") [ Underground Storage Tank (UST) Monitoring ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf) ## Pace® Support for the Built Environment In addition to providing testing services for the natural environment, Pace® also provides testing services for the built environment. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory services to help ensure any structure or built environment is safe and healthy for all who enter. Our Building Sciences team will partner with you to validate that air, water systems, surfaces, and building materials are free from harmful contaminants. Specialty services for [cleanrooms,](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) including testing, certification, and environmental monitoring are available too. Some of our most common analyses cover: [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) Endotoxins [ Lead and Copper in Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) [ Lead and Copper (Environmental) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [ Metals and Trace Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [ Mold and Fungi ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/#mold-fungi-testing-services) [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Radiological ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Vapor Intrusion ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/vapor-intrusion/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [ Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ### Learn more about how Pace® supports the Building Sciences industry. [ learn more learn more ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) ## 24/7/365 EMERGENCY & DISASTER RESPONSE When disaster strikes and materials of concern are released into the environment, the Pace® Emergency Response Team is ready to respond 24/7/365. Leveraging our nationwide laboratory network, we can immediately mobilize a team to begin transporting and processing samples for quick, critical decision-making. PACE® EMERGENCY RESPONSE HOTLINE: [ 877.859.7778 ](tel:877-859-7778) [ Learn More About the Scope of Services for Industries Offered by Pace® ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/) ## Pace® Specialty Services for Environmental Consultants Our high-quality professional services can help you say “yes” to more client projects. [ Brownfield Redevelopment & Property Transfers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) [ Environmental Site Assessments ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) [ Fenceline/Perimeter Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/fenceline-monitoring) [ Meteorological Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/meteorological-monitoring) [ Water Management Planning ](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) [ Building Health Assessment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_cdb33e6_item1) **[Essential Questions to Ask When Planning a PFAS Project](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/essential-questions)** **[PCB Testing in Air](https://info.pacelabs.com/pcb-testing-in-air-ebook)** **eBook: [Guide To Radiochemistry And Radiochemical Analysis](https://info.pacelabs.com/radiochemistry-ebook)** **eBook: [Analyzing PFAS Content in Consumer Goods](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-analyzing-pfas-content-in-consumer-goods)** **eBook: [Wastewater Professional’s Guide to PFAS Contamination and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) --- ### [Energy](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/energy/) **Published:** December 2, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Pace Analytical is a national company poised to meet the demanding needs of the utility sector and support the ever changing environmental challenges. **Content:** ## Pace® Services for the Energy Industry Pace® provides comprehensive and advanced analytical services tailored to the unique needs of the energy industry. From exploration and production to refining and distribution, our wide spectrum of environmental testing services covers potable and non-potable water, soil analysis, air emissions, solid waste characterization, and more. By employing state-of-the-art technology and methodologies, we deliver accurate, reliable, and timely data, enabling energy companies to make informed decisions about environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Our commitment to excellence and customer service has made us a trusted partner for environmental testing needs within the energy sector for decades. Lets Talk! [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) [ Learn More About Pace® Emergency Response ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) ## 24/7/365 EMERGENCY & DISASTER RESPONSE When disaster strikes and materials of concern are released into the environment, the Pace® Emergency Response Team is ready to respond 24/7/365. Leveraging our nationwide laboratory network, we can immediately mobilize a team to begin transporting and processing samples for quick, critical decision-making. ## Supporting the Work You Do Pace® helps those working to meet the world’s need for energy to protect the environment and public safety. From exploration to production to distribution and retail, we offer services across all forms of energy. Our commitment to providing quality, reliable data – where and when you need it – means you can honor your commitment to deliver safe, reliable power to an energy-hungry world. ![ethanol-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/ethanol-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "ethanol-01.webp") [ Ethanol ](https://info.pacelabs.com/ethanol-services) ![mining-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/mining-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "mining-01.webp") [ Mining ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/mining/) ![Nuclear-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Nuclear-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "Nuclear-01.webp") Nuclear ![oil-and-ga-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/oil-and-ga-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "oil-and-ga-01.webp") Oil & Gas ![renewables-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/renewables-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "renewables-01.webp") Renewables ## What We Test Pace® testing and analysis services help our energy customers protect the environment and ensure regulatory compliance while meeting their customer commitments. The reliability and accuracy of our results combined with our commitment to timely service, have made Pace® a trusted partner in the energy industry for decades. [ Ambient Air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) [ Bedrock ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling/) [ Biosolids ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/biosolids/) [ Biota ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) [ Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ Fenceline/Perimeter Air Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/fenceline-monitoring/) [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ Meteorological Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/meteorological-monitoring/) [ Radioactive Material ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry) [ Soil & Sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [ Soil Gas ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/) [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) [ Stack Emissions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [ Wastewater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) ## Monitoring Contaminants in Energy Energy producers play a vital role in today’s world, but their activities can impact the environment. Pace® environmental testing services help our energy customers assess the impact of their production activities on the natural environment, ensuring sustainable practices and compliance with regulations. Common testing services include: [ Gas Emissions via FTIR ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/gas-phase-ftir-service) [ Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [ Petroleum Contamination in Soil ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) [ Petroleum Contamination in Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum) [ Petroleum Hydrocarbons ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) [ Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [ Radiochemistry and Radionuclides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry) [ Semi-volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Stack Emissions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) [ Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/tclp/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis) [ Mining Waste Characterization ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/mining/) [ Metals and Trace Metals Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals) [ Dissolved Gases Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases) [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Pace® Testing Services for Oil & Gas Pace® supports the oil and gas industry in meeting their operational and sustainability goals. Our comprehensive portfolio of services encompasses advanced analytical testing for hydrocarbons, wastewater analysis, air emissions monitoring, soil testing, and more. Explore our services to learn more about how we help our partners adhere to stringent environmental regulations. [ Bedrock Sampling ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling) [ Hydrocarbon Forensics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/#hydrocarbon-forensics) [ Petroleum Contamination Assessments - Soil ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) [ Petroleum Contamination Assessments - Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum) [ Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Remediation ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons) [ Underground Storage Tank (UST) Monitoring ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf) ## Pace® Testing Services for Mining Pace® offers a comprehensive range of analytical testing and advisory services designed to help mining companies monitor their environmental impact, maintain regulatory compliance, and optimize mineral exploration processes. By providing precise and reliable data on soil, water, air, bedrock, and other environmental samples, we help mining companies make informed decisions to support more sustainable operations and mitigate risks. Environmental challenges exist throughout the life of a mine [ Learn More About our Services for the Mining Industry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/mining/) Meteorological monitoring is essential for understanding and predicting the dispersion and transport of emissions from various sources [ Learn How Pace® Can Help ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/meteorological-monitoring) ## Pace® Meteorological Monitoring Services Pace® meteorological monitoring services assess variables like wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, precipitation, and atmospheric pressure to understand and predict the potential impact of emissions and comply with complex air quality regulations. Particularly impacted by weather patterns, many renewable energy projects rely heavily on meteorological monitoring. This data not only helps predict the availability of renewable resources, such as sun and wind, but it can also help predict the environmental impact of the climate and terrain on sensitive equipment. ## Pace® Radiochemistry Testing Services Pace® supports the many sectors within the energy industry that need to conduct radioactivity testing to monitor and control potential radioactive contamination to ensure the safety and compliance of their operations. The nuclear power sector, for example, requires extensive radioactivity testing throughout the entire fuel cycle—from mining and fuel fabrication to reactor operations and waste management—to prevent environmental contamination and exposure to hazardous levels of radiation. In the oil and gas industry, we often test for naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) that can be brought to the surface during drilling and extraction processes. We also help businesses involved in the mining and processing of rare earth and other elements, which may have radioactive byproducts, monitor radioactivity to adhere to safety and environmental standards. When it comes to radiochemical analysis, experience matters. [ Learn How Pace® Experts Can Help ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) ## Specialty Services for the Energy Industry Need high-quality professional services to support your operations and help mitigate risks? Pace® can help. We’re frequently called on to support a range of different activities with testing services and expert guidance. ![brownfield-redevlopment-ad-property-transfer-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/brownfield-redevlopment-ad-property-transfer-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "brownfield-redevlopment-ad-property-transfer-01.webp") [ Brownfield Redevelopment & Property Transfers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) ![env-site-assessment-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/env-site-assessment-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "env-site-assessment-01.webp") [ Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/#petroleum-contamination-special-projects) ![Fenceline-monitoring-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Fenceline-monitoring-01-rkm1lpr09c4r7fu4gqcdwigr41llk8csqgt6txjq4g.webp "Fenceline-monitoring-01.webp") [ Fenceline Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/fenceline-monitoring/) ![fracking-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/fracking-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "fracking-01.webp") [ Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling) ![Hydrocarbon-forensics-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Hydrocarbon-forensics-01-rkm1lpr09c4r7fu4gqcdwigr41llk8csqgt6txjq4g.webp "Hydrocarbon-forensics-01.webp") [ Hydrocarbon Forensics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/#hydrocarbon-forensics) ![MGP-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/MGP-01-rkm1lpr09c4r7fu4gqcdwigr41llk8csqgt6txjq4g.webp "MGP-01.webp") [ Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Remediation ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons) ![meteorological-monitoring-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/meteorological-monitoring-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "meteorological-monitoring-01.webp") [ Meteorological Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/meteorological-monitoring) ![radiochemistry-01-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/radiochemistry-01-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "radiochemistry-01-01.webp") [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) ![UST-monitoring-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/UST-monitoring-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "UST-monitoring-01.webp") [ Underground Storage Tank (UST) Monitoring ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf) ![well-tank-decomissioning-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/well-tank-decomissioning-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "well-tank-decomissioning-01.webp") Well/Tank Decommissioning ![WET-testing-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/WET-testing-01-rkm1lqoug661j1srb8r0h087pfgyrxgj2lgob7iby8.webp "WET-testing-01.webp") [ Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) ## Pace® Testing Services for the DOE As the largest American-owned environmental laboratory network, Pace ® is often selected to provide expert testing, analysis, and guidance for many types of environmental projects managed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). For example, with more than four decades of experience, our [radiochemistry services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) help keep the public and workers safe from technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material (TENORM) and Naturally Occurring and Accelerator-Produced Radioactive Materials (NARM). [ Learn More About Testing Services for the DOE ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_02daa79_item1) **[Air Product Guide](https://info.pacelabs.com/airproductguide)** **eBook:[ Pace® Guide to Radiochemistry and Radiochemical Analysis](https://info.pacelabs.com/radiochemistry-ebook)** **eBook:[ PAHs Everywhere. A Close Look at a Familiar Issue](https://info.pacelabs.com/pahs-ebook)** **Video:[ PAHs Everywhere. A Close Look at a Familiar Issue](https://info.pacelabs.com/pahs-webinar-mar-1-2023-registration)** **Info Sheet:[ Ethanol Production Monitoring Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/ethanol-services)** **Info Sheet:[ Mining](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_Mining-Flier.pdf)** **Info Sheet:[ Stack Emissions](https://info.pacelabs.com/air-stack-testing-ambient-air)** **[Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Q&A](https://info.pacelabs.com/pah-air-testing-guide)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Education](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/education/) **Published:** June 26, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Environmental Services for Education Providing a safe place for learning is vital to ensuring the best educational opportunities for students at every level, from daycare centers through K-12 and institutions of higher education. Pace® environmental analysis services for education are designed to identify toxic substances that can impede a student’s ability to learn and thrive. When issues are uncovered, accurate laboratory data can help school administrators take practical, informed steps to eliminate health risks and reinforce the trust placed in them by students, parents, and staff. Lets Talk! [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Who We Serve A bright future begins with a learning environment free from environmental toxins and contaminants. ![Daycare-Centers-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Daycare-Centers-01-rkm1lskitu8raf23la8dqrpmzntr0snse853s02a68.webp "Daycare-Centers-01.webp") ### Daycare Centers ![pre-kindergarten-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/pre-kindergarten-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "pre-kindergarten-01.webp") ### Pre-Kindergarten ![After-school-facilities-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/After-school-facilities-01-rkm1lskitu8raf23la8dqrpmzntr0snse853s02a68.webp "After-school-facilities-01.webp") ### After-School Facilities ![elementary-education-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/elementary-education-01-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "elementary-education-01.webp") ### Elementary Education ![Secondary-education-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Secondary-education-01-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "Secondary-education-01.webp") ### Secondary Education ![colleges-and-univiersities-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/colleges-and-univiersities-01-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "colleges-and-univiersities-01.webp") ### Colleges and Universities ![Adult-Learning-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Adult-Learning-01-rkm1lskitu8raf23la8dqrpmzntr0snse853s02a68.webp "Adult-Learning-01.webp") ### Adult Learning Facilities ## Creating an Environment for Students to Thrive “Sick building syndrome” refers to a situation where the occupants of a building experience acute health issues linked directly to the time spent in the building. When students and staff feel unwell, it can hinder their ability to concentrate and increase absenteeism. With the average student in the U.S. spending 1200+ hours per year in school, ensuring an environment that promotes the health and well-being of students and staff is essential. Pace® provides testing services for educational institutions focused on many common threats to the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff. ![Asbestos-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Asbestos-01-rkm1lskitu8raf23la8dqrpmzntr0snse853s02a68.webp "Asbestos-01.webp") [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) ![Indoor-Air-Quality-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Indoor-Air-Quality-01-rkm1lskitu8raf23la8dqrpmzntr0snse853s02a68.webp "Indoor-Air-Quality-01.webp") [ Indoor Air Quality ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) ![lead-and-copper-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/lead-and-copper-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "lead-and-copper-01.webp") [ Lead and Copper ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) ![legionella-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/legionella-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "legionella-01.webp") [ Legionella ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) ![Radon-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Radon-01-rkm1ltid0oa1m10qfsn0b9h3l1p48hriqcsl9a0w00.webp "Radon-01.webp") [ Radon ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry) ![vapor-intrusion-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/vapor-intrusion-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "vapor-intrusion-01.webp") [ Vapor Intrusion ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/vapor-intrusion/) ![wastewater-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/wastewater-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "wastewater-01.webp") Wastewater Testing for Viral Pathogens ![waterborne-pathogens-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/waterborne-pathogens-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "waterborne-pathogens-01.webp") [ Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ## Lead & Copper Testing in Daycare and Elementary Education Lead exposure in children can lead to neurodevelopmental issues, lower IQ, and behavioral problems. Excessive copper can cause gastrointestinal distress and, over time, may contribute to liver and kidney damage. ## Lead & Copper in Drinking Water Drinking water in daycare centers and schools is one of the primary routes of exposure to lead and copper for many young children. Since children spend a significant portion of their day in educational settings, ensuring drinking water safety is vital. [ Download our Lead and Copper Testing Info Sheet ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services) ## Lead in Air, Soil, Paint and Dust Pace® also provides environmental lead testing for regulations designed to limit lead exposure in environments where children reside or spend time. To learn more, contact us about our environmental testing services for lead in air, soil, paint, and dust. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) [ Learn More About Asbestos Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) ## Pace® Asbestos Testing Services Asbestos abatement remains a primary objective for many educational institutions, especially for buildings constructed before the 1980s. Renovation and demolition activities can uncover asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos fibers impact indoor air quality and are known to cause asbestos-related health risks, such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. More recently, asbestos has also been found in drinking water systems, stemming from the decay of water mains constructed of asbestos-containing cement. ## Fungi, Mold, and Mycotoxins Testing Often present in older buildings, mold can impact the health and well-being of students and staff. Using advanced techniques and the latest instrumentation, Pace® microbiologists can identify the species and measure the extent of contamination so you can take the necessary measures to ensure student and staff safety and adhere to the latest regulations. [ Learn More About Indoor Air Quality ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) ![School being built.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/specialty-services-for-education-2.webp "specialty-services-for-education-2.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Specialty Services for Educational Institutions Planning ahead can help educational institutions mitigate risks to students and staff. Some of the more frequently requested Pace® support services include: [ Property Transfers and Brownfield Redevelopment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) [ Environmental Risk Assessment – Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) [ Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA) ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet) [ Water Management Planning ](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) ## Additional Resources - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_32a9759_item1) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_32a9759_item2) [**Building Sciences**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) **eBook: [*Legionella* in the Built Environment](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-legionella-in-the-built-environment)** **Info Sheet:[ Lead and Copper in Drinking Water](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services)** **Info Sheet:[ Water Management Planning](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services)** **Info Sheet:[ Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA)](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet)** **[Vapor Intrusion Q&A](https://info.pacelabs.com/vapor-intrusion-qa)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) --- ### [Waste Management](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/waste-management/) **Published:** June 28, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for Waste Management Pace® offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the needs of today’s waste management professionals. Our rigorous testing and analysis services include characterization of waste streams, toxicology studies, leachate analyses, contaminant analysis, and more. We employ the latest in advanced analytical techniques in our nationwide network of state-of-the-art laboratories to ensure accurate and reliable results. Lets Talk! [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Waste Management Matrices Pace® testing and analysis services help customers protect the environment and ensure regulatory compliance with analytical services for all types of waste. ![solid-waste-01-1.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/solid-waste-01-1-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "solid-waste-01-1.webp") [ Solid Waste ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) ![stack-emissions-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/stack-emissions-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "stack-emissions-01.webp") [ Stack Emisions ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) ![wastewater-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/wastewater-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "wastewater-01.webp") [ Wastewater / Stormwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) ![groundwater-01.webp](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/groundwater-01-rkm1lug77ibbxmzdab1mvr8k6fkhg6v92hg2qjzhts.webp "groundwater-01.webp") [ Landfill leachate ](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/landfill-leachate/) ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/regulatory-compliance.webp "regulatory-compliance.webp – Pace Analytical") ## Environmental Impact Assessments Pace® helps customers assess the environmental impact of waste management strategies with testing services for multiple environmental matrices. [ Ambient air ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) [ Biota ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) [ Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ Groundwater ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ Soil & Sediment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [ Surface Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) ## Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies **Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies help clients evaluate the effectiveness of technologies and strategies for PFAS removal, remediation, and destruction. By conducting a Treatability Study, environmental engineers and scientists can optimize remediation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and build public trust.** [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) ## Specialty Services for Waste Management Pace® analytical and testing services support of wide array of waste management projects and objectives, such as: [ Brownfield Redevelopment & Property Transfers ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) [ Remediation Assessment ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/remediation/) [ Underground Storage Tank (UST) Remediation ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf) [ Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) Support ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) [ Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing) [ Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/tclp/) ![Pace Scientist working in Laboratory. Pace services for Energy industry. Energy, Mining Services, Oil & Gas, Radiochemistry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pace-services-for-engineering-and-construction-2.webp "Pace-services-for-engineering-and-construction-2.webp – Pace Analytical") ## Contaminant Testing Services for Waste Management With over 40 years of experience, we’ve developed one of the broadest contaminant-testing portfolios in the business. [ Carbonyls and Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) [ Dioxin and Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-furans/) [ Explosives ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) [ Herbicide Residue ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) [ Inorganic Contaminants ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/inorganic) [ Low-Level Mercury Analysis ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) [ Pesticide Residue ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [ PFAS ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [ Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ Radiochemistry and Radionuclide ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) [ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ec59ef8_item1) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ec59ef8_item2) **eBook: [*Legionella* in the Built Environment](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-legionella-in-the-built-environment)** **eBook: [Guide to Radiochemistry and Radiochemical Analysis](https://info.pacelabs.com/radiochemistry-ebook)** **eBook:[ PCB Testing in Air](https://info.pacelabs.com/pcb-testing-in-air-ebook)** **eBook:[ Wastewater Professional’s Guide to PFAS Contamination and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater)** **Info Sheet:[ ezHerbicide®](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_Fact%20Sheet_ezHerbicide.pdf)** **Post:[ Pace® Introduces TCLP Center of Excellence](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/pace-analytical-services-introduces-new-tclp-center-of-excellence)** **Webinar:[ TO-15 Analysis and Evaluation of Problematic Compounds](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-to-15-air-webinar-sept-2022)** **Webinar:[ TSCA PCB Amendments](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-tsca-pcb-amendments-dont-be-afraid)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Industries](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/) **Published:** November 28, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Pace Analytical focuses on understanding and meeting the environmental testing needs of clients from a variety of industries. We do this by monitoring industry trends, participating in professional and trade organizations, and hiring key staff with the necessary education and environmental science industry experience. **Content:** # Pace® Industries At Pace®, we often work with many aspects of our customers’ businesses. Click on the industries below to get a quick glance at the scope of services offered. ## Pace® Emergency Services When disaster strikes and the risk of environmental contamination is high, the Pace® Emergency Disaster Response Team offers around-the-clock testing services nationwide. For immediate assistance, call the Pace® emergency response hotline at [877-859-7778](tel:+1-877-859-7778). [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) ### Click below to jump to specific industry **[agriculture](#industries-agriculture)** **[consumer-goods](#industries-consumer-goods) [data centers](#industries-data-centers) [education](#industries-education)** **[engineering and construction](#industries-engineering-construction)** [**environmental consulting**](#industries-environmental-consulting) [**energy**](#industries-energy) [**government**](#industries-government) [**healthcare**](#industries-healthcare) [**manufacturing**](#industries-manufacturing) [**medical device**](#industries-medical-device) [**mining**](#industries-mining) [**oil and gas**](#industries-oil-gas) [**pharma-biopharma**](#industries-pharma-biopharma) [**public utilities**](#industries-public-utilities) [**transportation**](#industries-transportation) [**waste management**](#industries-waste-management) ## Agriculture No one cares more about the environment than those who make a living from the land. Pace® testing services give agricultural producers the data to improve operations while minimizing environmental impact. Some of our most frequently requested services include: Assessing soil quality to help improve yields Sampling synthetic and organic soil amendments for contaminants, such as PFAS and other organic compounds Analyzing source water and wastewater discharge for environmental contaminants [ Testing for herbicide residues with innovative solutions like ezHerbicide® ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) Analyzing environmental impact in support of sustainable farming practices [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/agriculture/) ![tractor spraying field of crops at dawn. Pace services for agriculture industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_agriculture.webp "industries_agriculture – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![woman holding packages while looking at phone. Pace services for consumer goods industry](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_consumer-goods.webp "industries_consumer goods – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Consumer Goods Product safety is a priority for consumer goods manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Pace® testing services help support product labeling, product certification (such as PFAS-free), compliance initiatives, and quality control. We also provide industrial environmental services such as monitoring for vapor intrusion, particulate matter, and other air contaminants to help ensure employee safety and OSHA compliance. Our wastewater effluent analysis services support compliance with NPDES and other regulatory programs. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/consumer-goods/) ## Data Centers Pace® data center services support clients throughout the life cycle of their business. Our services help our data center clients increase data center resource effectiveness while protecting the health and safety of building occupants and the public. Visit our data center page to learn more about Pace® support for environmental site assessments, water usage effectiveness, cooling system efficiency, *Legionella* testing, and more. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/data-centers/) ![Room with rows of servers in data center. Data Centers.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Room-with-rows-of-server-hardware-in-datacenter.webp "Room-with-rows-of-server-hardware-in-datacenter.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![children at school. Pace services for education industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_education.webp "industries_education – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Education Providing a safe place for learning is vital to ensuring the best educational opportunities for all students. Pace® environmental analysis services can help identify toxic substances that impede a student’s ability to learn and thrive. When issues are uncovered, the data can help school administrators take effective steps to eliminate the risk and fulfill the trust placed in them by students, parents, and staff. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/education/) ## Engineering & Construction In the construction business, the problems you don’t see can cost you the most. Whether redeveloping a site or starting a greenfield development project, Pace® environmental analysis services can help. Our environmental specialists regularly provide analyses to support projects such as Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), CERCLA remediation, RCRA monitoring, risk mitigation, litigation support, and more. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/engineering-and-construction/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_engineering-and-construction.webp "industries_engineering and construction – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Environmental consultant taking sample at factory site. Pace services for environmental consulting.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_environmental-consulting.webp "industries_environmental consulting – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Environmental Consulting Pace® is the go-to resource for many of the country’s leading environmental consulting firms. We’ll work with your organization, supplementing your expertise with ours so you can help your clients navigate the many environmental risks and liabilities in today’s world. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/environmental-consulting/) ## Energy Pace® offers a full suite of testing services for upstream, midstream, downstream, and retail energy market segments. Some of the projects we provide analytical support for include manufactured gas plant (MGP) remediation, TCLP/waste characterization, CCR compliance monitoring, fenceline monitoring, well/tank decommissioning, source emissions monitoring, emergency response, TENORM, environmental site assessments, and more. Pace® also provides testing services for many specific types of contaminants (PCBs, PFAS, TPH, explosive, etc.) to support compliance with multiple federal programs and initiatives, such as NPDES permitting, CERCLA, RCRA, and MMRP. We have the advanced equipment and expertise to analyze a wide range of matrices, including drinking water, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, leachate, soil and sediments, biota (plant and animal tissue), ambient air, stack emissions, and more. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/energy/) ![powerplant at dusk. Pace services for energy industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_energy.webp "industries_energy – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_government.webp "industries_government – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Government Pace® regularly collaborates with the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and many other agencies to provide testing services and expertise. For example, we’ve been selected multiple times to help develop and validate environmental test methods for contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Our team of explosives experts is often called on to support the DOD’s Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP). The DOE and other agencies rely on our expertise in areas such as PFAS and Radiochemistry analysis. We also work closely with state agencies as they work to define, implement, and enforce local and nationwide rules and regulations regarding environmental contaminants. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/government/) ## Healthcare Pace® offers a wide-ranging suite of services for every stage of the healthcare supply chain, from pharmaceutical manufacturing and compounding to patient care. Pace® environmental services for healthcare include testing for chemical contaminants that can impact patient health and safety and biologics, such as *Legionella*. We routinely work with healthcare systems to develop water management plans to help keep their patients, visitors, and employees safe. In the event of an outbreak of a waterborne disease, our emergency services team can help coordinate a response and provide forensic analyses to determine the source. Pace® also supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with cleanroom testing, certification, and monitoring services, including comprehensive support for compliance with USP <797> and USP <800> standards. Our team can even provide equipment maintenance and repair services to achieve the precision needed with laboratory instrumentation. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/healthcare/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_health-care.webp "industries_health care – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Industries_manufacturing.webp "Industries_manufacturing – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Manufacturing Pace® offers a broad array of services to manufacturers. Our environmental services include testing and analysis to help customers protect the environment and support compliance with environmental regulations, such as TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act), California Proposition 65, EU REACH, NPDES, and more. In an emergency, such as a chemical spill, fire, or explosion, Pace® provides [emergency disaster response services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/). For immediate assistance, call the Pace® emergency response hotline at 877-859-7778. Or, to learn more, visit our Emergency Disaster Response Services page. In addition, Pace® can help assess quality control programs, review Safety Data Sheets for accuracy and thoroughness, and ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory reporting requirements. For indoor environments, our indoor air services help keep employees safe and support OSHA compliance by monitoring for VOCs, particulate matter, and other air contaminants. For pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturers, Pace® even offers cGMP testing and small-scale manufacturing of clinical supplies. Our FDA-registered sites have expansive stability and release testing to ensure your product remains consistent over the intended product life, along with other key commercialization services. Development programs without existing manufacturing capabilities partner with us to create the necessary supplies to advance their program into clinical stages. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/manufacturing/) ## Medical Device Pace® supports medical device manufacturers throughout the lifecycle of their businesses and products with specialized services. We aid in medical device development by helping to establish product functionality and safety with comprehensive analytical support and testing services. Our teams also support your internal research and manufacturing, whether that entails facility validation and environmental monitoring, audits and training, or support with regulatory pathways and agency communication. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/medical-device/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_medical-device.webp "industries_medical device – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_mining.webp "industries_mining – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Mining Pace® supports the mining industry at every stage of mine operations, from site assessments for proposed mining to mining operations to site reclamation. Examples of services offered include: Water analysis and monitoring (wastewater, groundwater, surface water, process water, drinking water) for safety, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance Analysis of solids (soil, sludges, sediments), mine waste (hazardous and non-hazardous), and air (PM-10, VOCs, PAHs, etc.) Biological tissue analysis to determine the impact of mining operations on the local environment Overburden and topsoil analysis and bio-accumulation studies using biota analysis Determination of the acid-producing potential of mine tailings, overburden, and mine waste rock Acid-base accounting and acid mine-drainage analysis, including kinetic testing with simulated weathering columns and cells Support for LEAF (Leaching Environmental Assessment Framework) [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/mining/) ## Oil & Gas Pace® offers a full suite of testing services for upstream, midstream, downstream, and retail businesses in the oil and gas industry. Our comprehensive service offerings, including project planning, sampling, and data interpretation, make Pace® the go-to resource for businesses in the oil and gas industry seeking to comply with environmental regulations or assess and mitigate the impacts of operations on the environment. Examples of services we offer include: Environmental analyses for natural gas exploration and production Monitoring and analysis of hydrocarbon contamination at refineries, petrochemical plants, and fuel storage facilities Support for compliance with UST (underground storage tank) regulations and remediation of contamination ESA (environmental site assessment) support for brownfield properties to assess and quantify existing contamination and inform remediation measures In the event of an emergency, such as a train derailment, spill, explosion, or pipeline leak, Pace® provides emergency disaster response services. For immediate assistance, call the Pace® emergency response hotline at [877-859-7778](tel:+1-877-859-7778). Or, to learn more, visit our [Emergency Environmental Disaster Response Services page. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/energy/#oil-and-gas) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_oil-and-gas.webp "industries_oil and gas – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace scientist working in biopharma lab. Pace services for pharma and biopharma industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_pharma-and-biopharma.webp "industries_pharma and biopharma – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Pharma and Biopharma We provide a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our Professional Services team helps pharma and biopharma development labs achieve the precision needed with laboratory instrument maintenance and repair. If staffing is an issue, we can provide short- or long-term skilled professionals to help you meet demand. For pharmaceutical and biopharma manufacturers, Pace® provides a wide array of support services, including cGMP support, scientific staffing, cleanroom validation services, environmental monitoring, water testing, and more. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/pharma-biopharmaceutical/) ## Public Utilities & Systems Pace® works closely with public utilities to help ensure public safety and minimize environmental impact. Public Water Systems often rely on our environmental services to ensure compliance with drinking water regulations and standards. We are a UCMR-approved laboratory and hold state accreditations and certifications in every state with a lab approval program. We also work closely with wastewater professionals, water treatment plant operators, solid waste landfill managers, and other municipal services to protect the public and the environment. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/public-utilities-systems/) ![water tower against blue sky. Pace services for utilities.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_utilities.webp "industries_utilities – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_transportation.webp "industries_transportation – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Transportation Pace® supports a wide array of transportation projects from infrastructure initiatives managed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to privately funded or subcontracted commercial work. Our expertise in environmental contaminants, site assessments, waste characterization, impact remediation, and more can help transportation project managers comply with federal, state, and local regulations while minimizing environmental impacts. In the event of an emergency, such as a train derailment, spill, explosion, or pipeline leak, Pace® provides emergency disaster response services. For immediate assistance, call the Pace® emergency response hotline at [877-859-7778](tel:+1-877-859-7778). Or, to learn more, visit our [Emergency Environmental Disaster Response Services page.](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/transportation/) ## Waste Management Pace® helps waste management professionals ensure the proper handling, treatment, and disposal of solid and liquid waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous types. Leveraging a broad spectrum of advanced analytical tools and methods, our labs can accurately identify and quantify the chemical, biological, and physical characteristics of waste materials. This data supports compliance with regulations, guides waste classification, and informs the selection of appropriate treatment pathways. For hazardous or toxic waste, a detailed analysis is crucial in preventing environmental contamination and risks to human health and can help waste management professionals determine the safest and most cost-effective disposal strategies. Non-hazardous waste characterization can aid in optimizing recycling and waste-to-energy processes, contributing to sustainable waste management strategies. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/waste-management/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/industries_waste-management.webp "industries_waste management – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Emergency / Disaster](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## 24/7/365 Environmental Response Coverage When an emergency / disaster strikes and materials of concern are released into the environment, the Pace® Emergency Response Team offers 24/7/365 response coverage across the U.S. and extensive resources from over one hundred laboratory locations. Whether it’s a small, contained spill or a significant event, Pace® has the expertise and ability to deliver complete and secure testing solutions. From initial response, to sample and material management, data use evaluation, and specialty analytical services, our Pace® Emergency Response Team responders are available 24/7/365. Pace® Emergency Response Hotline: Or Call: [877.859.7778 ](tel:8778597778) [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) [ Download our Information Sheet ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_Emergency%20Response_SinglePage.pdf) ## No Matter The Emergency / Disaster, Our Team Is Ready To Help - Train Derailments - Oil Spills - Major Fires - Biohazard and Infectious Materials - Decontamination Response - Hurricane & Flood Recovery - Waterborne Outbreak Response ## Pace® Advantages - Immediate technical support for planning and logistics coordination 24/7/365 - A national network of laboratories and responders - Establishment of emergency supply storage sites to hold emergency sampling kits (where available) - Primary analytical requirements allow for the immediate collection of material to document the initial stages of the action in the event of an incident - Quality data ensures defensible results - Automated, online, easy-to-use data management tools - Onsite options - Onsite Sample Management Office (SMO) can be set up in less than 24 hours - Readiness kits include general bottleware and Chain of Custodies (COCs) to support immediate ability to respond and sample - Bottle kits to support emergency preparedness plans Time is key. Rapid deployment of the right resources means faster mobilization times and more efficient responses. Pace® Emergency Response Hotline: Or Call: [877.859.7778 ](tel:8778597778) [ Download our Information Sheet ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_Emergency%20Response_SinglePage.pdf) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [UCMR 6](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/ucmr/) **Published:** December 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## An Experienced Leader in UCMR Sampling & Analysis Pace® has analyzed thousands of drinking water samples under US EPA’s UCMR 3, UCMR 4, and UCMR 5 programs, and our water quality experts are regular presenters about each round of UCMR at water conferences across the country. In addition to EPA-approval for UCMR, Pace® is certified by every state and US territory for the analysis of drinking water samples for compliance monitoring of regulated contaminants. Reach Out To Our Experienced Staff With Any Questions Or To Learn More. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![water glass being filled by kitchen water faucet. UCMR, UCMR 5, UCMR 6, UCMR testing laboratory, UCMR 6 lab, UCMR 6 approved laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/what-is-UCMR5.webp "what is UCMR 6? – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What is UCMR 6? The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) is designed to collect data on contaminants suspected to be present in drinking water but that do not yet have health-based standards set under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). A revised list of up to 30 contaminants is selected every five years. UCMR 6 is the sixth UCMR round to be implemented and is proposed to include testing requirements for Ultrashort-Chain PFAS/Organofluorine Compounds, Pesticides, Semi-VOCs, and VOCs. ## What Is the Status of US EPA’s UCMR 6 Proposal? EPA issued the proposal on July 1, 2026 for public comment. EPA will review those comments, do additional review, and finalize the Rule by the end of 2026. The following sections will be applicable if the proposal remains unchanged. ![US EPA placard on building. Status of US EPA's URMR 6 Proposal.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/UCMR_status-of-US-EPAs-UCMR-6-proposal.avif "UCMR_status of US EPAs UCMR 6 proposal – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Scientist working in laboratory holding beaker with gloved hand containing water with microplastics. Pace® UCMR testing services. UCMR 6.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/UCMR_What-Contaminants-were-not-included.avif "UCMR_What Contaminants were not included – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Contaminants Were Not Included in the UCMR 6 Proposal? Most notably Microplastics. Numerous states formally requested that it be included as well as other organizations. EPA’s rationale for its exclusion was based on the timeline required for test method development by EPA that would not meet the mandatory schedule required to implement UCMR 6. ## Get the Details on UCMR 6 Sampling for UCMR 6 will take place between 2028 and 2030.Water systems should start their preparations by reaching out to Pace® for budgetary estimates. ![Pace Scientist Working in Laboratory. UCMR 5, UCMR, UCMR testing laboratory, UCMR 5 lab, UCMR 5 approved laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/details-on-UCMR-5.webp "details on UCMR 5 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Does My Water System Need To Comply? All public water systems serving 3,300 or more people and 800 smaller systems, randomly selected by the EPA, are required to comply with UCMR 6. This represents more than 10,000 water systems. What Do We Need To Sample? For UCMR 6, sampling is only required at the Entry Point To The Distribution System (EPTDS) and does not include distribution system locations. Sampling of source water is not required in UCMR 6; however, the sampling schedule is driven by drinking water sources. For example, groundwater systems are required to sample semi-annually during their EPA-assigned 12-month sampling schedule. Surface water and Groundwater Under the Direct Influence (GWUDI) systems are required to sample quarterly during their EPA-assigned 12-month sampling schedule. Public water system operators should always check their EPA-assigned schedule and sampling requirements in the CDX SDAWRS system to ensure full compliance with each round of UCMR. Which Test Methods Are Required? If the UCMR 6 proposal remains unchanged it will require analysis by four EPA validated test methods for 30 contaminants. Those methods include seven VOCs by EPA 524.3, thirteen Semi-VOCs by EPA 525.3, three Pesticides by EPA 540, and seven Ultrashort-Chain PFAS and Organofluorine Compounds by EPA 563. Do I Need To Use A UCMR 6 Lab? Since the UCMR contaminants vary cycle to cycle, the EPA approves UCMR testing laboratories for each new round of UCMR. All UCMR 6 testing must be done by an EPA UCMR 6 approved laboratory. EPA’s laboratory approval process requires an extensive application, passing of Proficiency Testing samples, and a successful upload of results into the CDX SDWARS system. Are Private Wells Included In UCMR 6? No. UCMR 6 only covers public water systems that serve 3,300 of more consumers and a set of 800 randomly selected smaller systems. However, in locations where PFAS and other chemicals listed in UCMR 6 are suspected , many private well owners may want to voluntarily test. Some states have set aside budgetary support for these private well owners, and federal dollars are available through grants to the states for disadvantaged communities. How Much Does Testing Cost? The EPA has estimated the cost of UCMR 6 testing to be approximately $1,900 per set of samples including analysis of Field Reagent Blanks. Large public water systems will be required to cover the cost of testing themselves in most states. The EPA will cover the costs of laboratory testing for smaller systems. Pace® experts are available to help estimate overall costs. ## A Nationally Recognized Leader in UCMR 6 Testing The Pace® UCMR team is nationally recognized and is often invited to present at water utility conferences across the country. In addition to being approved for UCMR, Pace® maintains all required certifications in every state and US territory for the analysis of drinking water and compliance monitoring of regulated contaminants. Pace® can also assist water systems in setting up their Safe Drinking Water Accession and Review System (SDWARS) accounts. Contact us today for more info on drinking water analysis [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_20a8db7b_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_20a8db7b_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_20a8db7b_item3) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_20a8db7b_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Water Quality Testing & Analysis**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [**PFAS Testing Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [**1,4-Dioxane**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) [**Drinking Water Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_Drinking%20Water%20Methods%20PDF_091522.pdf) **On-Demand Webinar:[ PFAS & UCMR 5](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-and-ucmr-5-updates-for-water-systems-dec-2021)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [USP 797](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® USP 797 Environmental Monitoring Services Pace® sample culture and analysis services help compounding pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. We help maintain compliance with the USP 797 guidelines. Also, we work with our clients to ensure the safety and efficacy of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs). **Compliance areas we support include:** - Aseptic Competency Testing - Viable Surface Sampling - Viable Air Sampling - Gloved Fingertip Testing - Media Fill Analysis ### READY TO GET STARTED? [ contact us contact us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### OR [ request a quote request a quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/usp797) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-is-usp-797.webp "what is usp 797 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is USP 797? USP 797 is a set of guidelines established by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) to ensure the safety and quality of CSPs. In addition, USP 797 BUD (beyond-use date) covers various aspects of sterile compounding. This includes personnel training, environmental monitoring, quality control procedures, and documentation. Furthermore, by adhering to USP 797 BUD standards, healthcare facilities can minimize the risk of contamination. Therefore, enhancing patient safety, and ensuring the potency of compounded medications. ## Get The Guide! Looking for an overview of USP 797 revisions? Download [**Navigating the Revised USP <797> Standard for Environmental Monitoring** ](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-guide)today! ![Pace USP 797 guide thumnail. USP 797 guidelines, USP 797 compliance, USP 797 testing, USP 797 environmental monitoring, USP 797 environmental testing services, Gloved fingertip test](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pace-USP-797-Guide-thumbnail.webp "Pace USP 797 Guide thumbnail – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are The USP 797 BUD Environmental Testing Requirements? USP 797 requires several different types of testing to ensure product efficacy, personnel competency, and patient safety. The latest standards became official on November 1, 2023. Notably, further minimizing the risk of environmental contamination in compounded sterile preparations (CSP). ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/USP-797-testing-requirements.webp "USP 797 testing requirements – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Viable Surface Sampling According to USP 797, each classified area must be sampled for microbial contamination using a risk-based approach. This includes each room and the interior of each ISO Class 5 PEC (Primary Engineering Control) and pass-through chambers connecting to classified areas. Also, for entities compounding Category 1 and Category 2 CSPs, surface sampling of all classified areas and pass-through chambers connected to classified areas must be conducted at least monthly. ISO ClassSurface Sampling Action Levels (cfu/media device)5> 37> 58> 50 Viable Air Sampling Viable air sampling is used to assess air quality within a cleanroom environment. Air samples are collected and evaluated for the presence of viable (living) microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeasts, and molds. Accordingly, this helps ensure the air in the compounding environment meets the required standards of cleanliness. Thereby, minimizing the risk of contamination. Moreover, the 2023 revisions to USP 797 increase the location requirements for viable air sampling. Also, incubation for fungal samples now requires an incubator with cooling capabilities. This is because the revised incubation temperature range is lower than the typical ambient room temperature in most lab environments. ISO ClassAir Sampling Action Levels \[cfu/cubic meter (1000 liters) of air/media device\]5 > 17 > 108 > 100 Gloved Fingertip Testing Gloved fingertip sampling is a direct assessment of the effectiveness of the garbing process. This process evaluates the cleanliness of one of the most critical parts of the attire—the gloves. In a gloved fingertip sample, compounding personnel press their gloved fingertips, including thumbs, onto a sterile agar plate. Then, it is incubated and assessed for microbial growth. Importantly, this analysis is key to ensuring the gloves are free from microbials and that proper aseptic technique is maintained during compounding processes. Furthermore, the 2023 revisions to USP 797 increase the frequency of sampling, training, and evaluation of compounding personnel. As with other revisions, these enhanced requirements are meant to ensure the quality and safety of compounded sterile preparations. Gloved Fingertip and Thumb SamplingAction Levels (cfu, total from both hands) After garbing> 0After media-fill testing> 3 Media Fill Test Media fill testing, is also known as simulated-use or process simulation testing. Therefore, this is a critical component of USP <797> compliance. By simulating the compounding process using a microbial growth medium instead of actual drug ingredients, media fill testing verifies the aseptic technique of compounding personnel. Thereby, identifies potential areas of concern. Aseptic Technique Competency Testing Aseptic manipulation competency testing combines the above components to validate processes and personnel. Therefore, Aseptic competency testing should be performed initially for all three categories. Thereafter, Categories 1 and 2 should be done at least every six months. And, Category 3 at least every three months. Individuals overseeing compounding personnel must also complete an annual competency manipulation. However, failure of a gloved fingertip test, media fill test, or surface sample results in failure of the aseptic manipulation for that CSP personnel. ## Order Sampling Kits Moreover, Pace® USP 797 Compliance Kits ensure you have the materials you need to meet the revised USP 797 sampling requirements. These kits are available on a configurable subscription basis and include all the materials needed for surface, gloved fingertip, and media fill kit sampling. Also, kits include packing materials to ensure fast shipping and that samples arrive intact. Furthermore, all USP 797 Compliance Kits are sold through the Aerobiology ordering site. Aerobiology is a Pace® lab focused on USP 797 compliance and other environmental microbiology testing services. [ Order Sampling Kits ](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/collections/usp-797) Matrix Analysis Supplies Air Bacterial counts to genus level as per new revision Fungal counts to genus level as per new revision TSA petri plates or contact plates SabDex petri plates or contact plates Surface Bacterial counts to genus level as per new revision Fungal counts to genus level as per new revision TSA contact plates,15x65mm SabDex contact plates, 15x65mm Gloved Fingertip (GFT) Bacterial culture with counts Fungal culture with counts TSA petri plates, 15x100mm Media Fill Sterility competency for media fill (GFT and surface sampling must be performed immediately following the media fill test.) Kits include: Empty sterile bags Empty sterile vials Sterile tryptic soy broth bag Sterile tryptic soy broth vials Syringe(s) [ Contact Us Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## USP 800 USP 800 establishes a framework for protecting healthcare workers, patients, and the environment from hazardous drug exposure through safe handling practices and environmental monitoring. Partner with Pace® to strengthen your USP 800 monitoring program through trusted sampling services, analytical testing, and guidance that helps reduce exposure risks and promote a safer healthcare environment. ## Cleanroom Certification and Facility Qualification Services Additionally, Pace® cleanroom certification and testing services help ensure optimal conditions within controlled environments. Whether launching a new space or maintaining existing facilities, our service portfolio helps satisfy safety and compliance standards. Importantly, this includes Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Institute of Environmental Sciences Technologies (IEST), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP). In addition, we also provide certification and qualification services for cleanroom equipment. For example, biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, compounding isolators, compressed gas and air lines, and other equipment with specific user requirements. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/usp-797-cleanroom-certification.webp "usp 797 cleanroom certification – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7a1f5aa3_item1) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7a1f5aa3_item2) **SOQ: [Building Sciences Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)](https://info.pacelabs.com/statement-of-qualifications)** **eBook: [Navigating the Revised USP 797 Standard for Environmental Monitoring](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-guide)** [**USP 797 Services and Supplies Overview**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-usp-797-services-and-supplies-overview) [**USP 797 Secure Sample Shipping Checklist**](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-secured-sample-shipping-infoguide) [**USP 797 Do’s & Don’ts of Gloved Fingertip Sampling**](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-gloved-fingertip-sampling-infoguide) [**USP 797 Do’s & Don’ts of Surface Sampling**](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-surface-sampling-infoguide) [**USP 800 Best Practices Do’s & Don’ts Infographic**](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-800-best-practices-dos-donts) [**USP 800 Info Sheet**](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-800-information-sheet) **On-Demand Webinar: [How To Demonstrate Your USP <797> Surface Sampling Competency and Why It’s Important](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-how-to-demonstrate-your-usp-797-surface-sampling-competency-and-why-its-important)** **On-Demand Webinar: [The Complete Picture: A Contextual Bridge Between USP <797> & <800>](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-the-complete-picture-a-contextual-bridge-between-usp-797-800)** **On-Demand Webinar: [How To Demonstrate Your USP <797> Surface Sampling Competency and Why It’s Important](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-how-to-demonstrate-your-usp-797-surface-sampling-competency-and-why-its-important)** **On-Demand Webinar: [Personnel competency and environmental monitoring](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-employee-competency-and-environmental-monitoring)** **On-Demand Webinar: [USP<797>: A Year in Review and Future Outlook](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-usp797-a-year-in-review-and-future-outlook)** [ Shop Store Shop Store ](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Analytical Services Certifications](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/) **Published:** July 7, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Certifications Partnering to provide the science, data and service you need to protect our environment and improve our health. For additional information about our labs and services [contact us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [History and Growth](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/history-and-growth/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Pace_History_Graphic-only_UPDATE_12-2025.webp) 1978 1994 1997 2007 2016 2019 TODAY #### Click on the icons below to learn more about the History and Growth of Pace®. 1978 - 1993: The Environmental Awakening - 1978 – Pace is founded by Steve Vanderboom and Bill O’Connor. - 1982 – Pace® grows into a new laboratory in Golden Valley, MN. - 1986 – Growth continues, Pace® is up to 50 employees and expanded their lab. - 1989 – Changed name to Pace, Inc. - 1993 - Environmental Lab 2000 Alliance with Hewlett Packard sparks Pace® Culture of Innovation 1994 - 1995: Integrity and Values - 1994 – Merger of Pace®, ETC and Coast-to-Coast into a new company: Pace Incorporated. - 1995 – Ribbon-cutting on new Petaluma, CA laboratory. - 1995 – Incorporated with Rod Burwell to become Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 1997 - 2006: Continuous improvement and Employee Development - 1997 – Built new corporate office and laboratory in Minneapolis. - 1998 – Entered Dioxin business with acquisition of Maxim. - 1999 – Entered the dotcom business with acquisition of labseek.com - 2001 – Opened an aquatic toxicity lab in Frontenac, KS. - 2001 – Acquired a new lab in San Juan, Puerto Rico - 2002 – Implemented the 3P Continuous Improvement Program to ensure Pace® continued to lead in best practices and consistent performance. - 2003 – Purchased a lab in San German, Puerto Rico - 2006 – Launched PacePort, a 24/7 online data management system - 2006 – Pace Analytical Life Sciences is incorporated 2007 - 2013: Diversification - 2007 – Introduced Pace Yourself, a first-in-industry learning management system for efficient, ongoing training. - 2007 – Acquisition of P3 Scientific Lab in Oakdale, MN - 2009 – Launched Rapid Response for 24/7 emergency analytical support. - 2011 – Added new corporate and LabOps facilities at corporate headquarters - 2012 – Purchased current Oakdale, MN Life Sciences building. - 2013 – Entered energy services: forensics market. 2016 - 2018: Building - 2016 – Gained new partner, Aurora Capital Group of Los Angeles, CA. - 2017 – Tennessee-based ESC Lab Services becomes a subsidiary of Pace® - 2017 – Wolfe Laboratories in Boston becomes a Pace® subsidiary. - 2018 – Acquired REIC Laboratories in Beaver, WV. - 2018 – Celebrated 40 years of Pace® 2019 - 2022: Capacity Expansion - 2019 - Eric Roman appointed as CEO - 2019 – Acquired Inter-Mountain Labs, Inc. (IML) - 2019 – Acquired Shealy Environmental Services, Inc. - 2020 – Acquired Aerobiology Laboratory Associates, Inc. - 2020 – Acquired Bio-Concept Laboratories, Inc. - 2020 – Acquired Con-Test® Analytical Laboratory - 2021 – Acquired Drug Delivery Experts - 2021 – Acquired BC Laboratories, Inc. - 2021 – Acquired Velesco Pharma - 2021 – Acquired ProScience Analytical Services - 2021 – Acquired Special Pathogens Laboratory - 2021 – Acquired Basic Laboratory, Inc. - 2021 – Acquired PDC Laboratories, LLC - 2022 – Acquired EnviroTest Laboratories, Inc. - 2022 – Acquired New Jersey Analytical Laboratories - 2022 – Acquired Certified National Analytics Lab - 2022 – Acquired Hydro Technologies, LLC - 2022 – Acquired OCL Analytical Services, LLC - 2022 – Acquired Meridian BioGroup, LLC - 2022 – Acquired Aqua Pro-Tech Laboratory (APL) - 2022 – Acquired Fairway Laboratories, Inc. - 2022 – Steve Vanderboom receives the [Lewis E. Harris Lifetime Achievement Award](https://pacelabsstg.wpengine.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-founder-steve-vanderboom-honored-with-american-council-of-independent-laboratories-lifetime-achievement-award/?post_type=news-and-insights&p=16811) 2023 - Today: Innovation - 2023 - Acquired Alpha Analytical - 2024 - Acquired New Jersey Laboratory from Curia - 2024 - Acquired Environmental Service Laboratories, Inc. (ESL) - 2024 - Acquired Agra Environmental and Laboratory Services - 2024 - Acquired Prestige EnviroMicrobiology - 2024 - Acquired Catalent Center of Excellence Laboratory for Small Molecule Analytical Services in North Carolina - 2025 - Acquired Integrated Analytical Laboratories, LLC - 2025 - Acquired Micron Environmental Labs Inc. - 2025 - Acquired DCM Science Laboratory, Inc. - 2025 - Acquired QuanTEM Laboratories, LLC - 2026 - Appointed Ken Beyer as CEO ### Looking Towards the Future of Pace® At Pace®, we come to work each day with the same goal: to leave the world a little cleaner, safer, and better than we found it. We focus on innovation and growth so that we can reach this goal efficiently and ethically while producing value for our clients. History and growth are important, and Pace® will move forward with the same commitment that inspired us to open our doors four decades ago, to protect our environment and improve our health. As we grow, the challenges get bigger, the regulations more complicated, the results more important than ever. But we invest in our people and technology. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation means we’re ready for everything that lies ahead. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Company](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/) **Published:** September 19, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** # We are People Advancing Science® to make the world a safer, healthier place. # Committed to Sustainable Practices Pace® people are continuously innovating sustainable methods and processes. # We Honor our Commitments to ensure you have the best possible experience with us. ## MISSION — ### Working together to protect our environment and improve our health. ## OUR PROMISE – ### We honor our commitments so you can honor yours. ## Decades of Experience and Committed Growth When Pace® was founded in 1978, the world was changing as new laws and regulations emerged to protect our environment and the health of the population. Our founders’ vision was to offer accurate, high-quality testing services to help our customers make the world safer and healthier. Over the years, the demand for testing has only increased as we continue to find ways to make a greater impact within our communities. Despite our growth, our promise to our partners has never wavered – we honor our commitments so you can honor yours. [ LEARN MORE LEARN MORE ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/history-and-growth/) ![Pace_History_Graphic only_UPDATE_icons and images and dates only](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Pace_History_Graphic-only_UPDATE_icons-and-images-and-dates-only-rkm1kgmr5ahz59p61kwpd4z6m8n1ho9e72cifoo4cg.webp "Pace_History_Graphic only_UPDATE_icons and images and dates only") ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ![Collage of Pace Scientists.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Our-Stories.webp "Our Stories – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Our Stories Matter We are committed to creating an environment where all Pace® employees are free to be themselves. Each person brings a unique life story and experience to our team, and at the end of the day, their story and who they are matter. While we wish we were further in our journey, we remain dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/belonging-at-pace/) ## LEADERSHIP TEAM Pace®, a science and technology company, has a reputation as a leader thanks, in great part, to the vision and direction of its senior leadership team. Strong leadership is required to achieve our mission of making the world a cleaner, safer, healthier place. This is the team that inspires our employees to work every day with passion and dedication for reaching that goal. ![Ken Beyer, CEO Pace® Analytical.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ken-Beyer-150x150.jpg) Ken Beyer President & CEO ![Pace Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Michael Hausman](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Michael-Hausman_8-24.webp) Michael Hausman Senior Vice President & CFO ![Greg Whitman President of Pace Analytical Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Greg-Whitman_8-24.webp) Greg Whitman President, Pace® Analytical Services Division ![Andy Fenny, President of Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Andy-Fenny-1.avif) Andy Fenny President, Pace® Life Sciences ![Judith (Judy) Morgan Pace Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Judith-Morgan_8-24.webp) Judith Morgan Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer ![Glenn Feazell, Vice President and Head of the Shared Resource Group at Pace®](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Glenn-Feazell.avif) Glenn Feazell VP & Head of the Shared Resource Group ![Kyle Korzenowski Chief Information Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kyle-Korzenowski_8-24.webp) Kyle Korzenowski Chief Information Officer ![Nicole Ott, Vice President Human Resources](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nicole-Ott_8-24.webp) Nicole Ott VP, Human Resources ![Sarah Martin, VP, Head of Corporate Development](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sarah-Martin_8-24.webp) Sarah Martin VP, Head of Corporate Development [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/) ## Pace® is built upon our people advancing science every day. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/166.jpg "166 – Pace Analytical")![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/163.jpg "163 – Pace 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leader in the analytical testing industry thanks, in great part, to the vision and direction of its senior leadership team. Strong leadership is required to achieve our mission of making the world a cleaner, safer, healthier place. This is the team that inspires our employees to work every day with passion and dedication for reaching that goal. For more than sixteen years, the senior management team has helped shape and define the culture and core businesses that have made Pace® one of the leading providers of environmental and life sciences measurements and services in the United States. ![Ken Beyer, CEO Pace® Analytical.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ken-Beyer.avif "Ken Beyer – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Ken Beyer #### President & CEO Ken Beyer is President and CEO of Pace®, bringing over 25 years of executive experience in logistics, technology, and global operations. [ Read Bio Read Bio ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/ken-beyer/) ![Pace Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Michael Hausman](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Michael-Hausman_8-24.webp) Michael Hausman Senior Vice President & CFO Pace® Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Michael Hausman brings over 25 years of expertise... [Read Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/michael-hausman/) ![Greg Whitman President of Pace Analytical Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Greg-Whitman_8-24.webp) Greg Whitman President, Pace® Analytical Services Division Leadership, revenue growth, and a passion for environmental science have fueled a 25+ year career... [Read Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/greg-whitman/) ![Andy Fenny, President of Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Andy-Fenny-1.avif) Andy Fenny President, Pace® Life Sciences Andy Fenny is President at Pace® Life Sciences, where he leads the division’s strategic direction and continued growth, strengthening... [Read Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/andy-fenny/) ![Judith Morgan, Pace Corporate](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Judy-Morgan.jpg) Judy Morgan Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer Judith (Judy) Morgan serves Pace® as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, providing the leadership and experience required to manage... [Read Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/judith-morgan/) ![Glenn Feazell, Vice President and Head of the Shared Resource Group at Pace®](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Glenn-Feazell.avif) Glenn Feazell Vice President & Head of the Shared Resource Group With over 25 years of experience in operational leadership, Glenn has consistently delivered enhancements that... [Read Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/glenn-feazell/) ![Kyle Korzenowski Chief Information Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kyle-Korzenowski_8-24.webp) Kyle Korzenowski Chief Information Officer Kyle Korzenowski has over 25 years of experience driving technology-enabled business improvement... [Read Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/kyle-korzenowski/) ![Nicole-Ott_8-24](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Nicole-Ott_8-24.webp) Nicole Ott Vice President, Human Resources Nicole Ott serves Pace® as its Vice President of Human Resources. In her role, Ms. Ott leads all facets of human resources... [Read Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/nicole-ott/) ![Sarah Martin, VP, Head of Corporate Development](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sarah-Martin_8-24.webp) Sarah Martin Vice President, Head of Corporate Development Sarah has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector, with the last 13 years focused on mergers... [Read Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/sarah-martin/) **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Andy Fenny](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/andy-fenny/) **Published:** August 12, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![Andy Fenny, President of Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Andy-Fenny-1.avif "Andy Fenny – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Andy Fenny is President at Pace® Life Sciences, where he leads the division’s strategic direction and continued growth, strengthening the ability to serve customers in an increasingly dynamic market. 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With industries across the board facing increased regulatory requirements, our team integrates the product regulatory data you need to continue operations and maintain compliance. ## GHS Implementation: Key International Jurisdictions This whitepaper provides an overview of how GHS has been implemented across key international jurisdictions, highlighting important regulatory frameworks, chemical inventory requirements, and recent developments affecting hazard communication obligations. Learn more in our whitepaper by Erin Albrecht, MS, SDSRP, Group Leader of Pace® Product Stewardship. [ Download Whitepaper Download Whitepaper ](https://info.pacelabs.com/ghs-implementation-key-international-jurisdictions-whitepaper) ## Easily Obtain Supplier Data Supplier data and documentation is a crucial component of maintaining compliant operations, but gathering this information is a time-consuming process. We leverage our extensive supplier network and relationships to manage the collecting, validating, and entering of your raw material data. Our services empower you to refocus on more pressing priorities by offering the people power to get the job done. ## EPA PFAS Regulations - TSCA Section 8(A)(7) On October 11, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Final Rule for the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7). In this whitepaper, our resident expert, Steven Ernst, Senior Regulatory Consultant, covers everything you need to know about navigating these EPA PFAS reporting and recordkeeping requirements. [ Download Whitepaper Download Whitepaper ](https://info.pacelabs.com/whitepaper-epa-pfas-regulations-tsca-section-8a7) ## How We Work ## Request SDS Services Safety Data Sheets play a crucial role in your hazard communication program, so there’s no time to waste in connecting with our team to leverage expert compliance services and scalable support. By providing important information up front, we can kickstart the partnership process and customize our services to fit your unique needs. Safety Data Sheet Support [ Request A Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/sds-authoring) ## Integrated Laboratory Services When your team needs additional support, our scientists are ready. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained experts can add power to your project. [ Product Stewardship Product Stewardship ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/product-stewardship/) [ Hazard Communication Hazard Communication ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/hazard-communication/) [ Quality Compliance & Auditing Quality Compliance & Auditing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/compliance-and-audit-services/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Hazard Communication](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/hazard-communication/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Effectively Manage Your Workplace Hazard Communication Program Ensure your workplace safety procedures meet Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) requirements. Whether your needs range from strategic hazard communication programming to more tactical support, such as SDS authoring services, we customize our approach to address the specific challenges you face. Effectively managing and communicating the identities and hazards of chemicals used in your facility requires thorough planning, label design, and training. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are essential for workplace and transport safety and are mandated by federal regulations. The information on your SDSs needs to be accurate and complete to ensure compliance with local, national, and international requirements. - Large Volume Projects - Single SDS Projects - Domestic & International SDSs & Label Authoring - Product Label Reviews - Foreign Language Translations Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Regulatory Compliance Services Hazard communication requirements vary between companies, which is why we adapt our approach to best suit your needs. Whether the support you seek is on a one time or ongoing basis, we design solutions fit for your purpose. ### Ad Hoc Consulting Our highly qualified regulatory compliance consultants excel at understanding the challenges you face and providing the information you need to make informed decisions. Let our team of SDS authors support you using our GHS authoring system to create GHS compliant labels and safety data sheets. With expertise in both domestic and international product regulations, we help you navigate the ever-evolving regulatory industry. ### Regulatory Staffing We go beyond scientific recruitment to hand-pick an elite team for your project, manage their day-to-day activities, and continually support your science. By providing ongoing assistance, our services help overcome turnover constraints, resolve workload backlogs, ensure quality assurance, and recruit qualified talent to meet pivotal milestones. ### Process Outsourcing Our team relieves your planning, training, and maintenance to take on and manage your hazard communication program, allowing your staff to focus more on core regulatory activities. We provide reliable compliance with minimal inputs. [ Request SDS Services Request SDS Services ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/sds-authoring) ## GHS Implementation: Key International Jurisdictions This whitepaper provides an overview of how GHS has been implemented across key international jurisdictions, highlighting important regulatory frameworks, chemical inventory requirements, and recent developments affecting hazard communication obligations. Learn more in our whitepaper by Erin Albrecht, MS, SDSRP, Group Leader of Pace® Product Stewardship. [ Download Whitepaper Download Whitepaper ](https://info.pacelabs.com/ghs-implementation-key-international-jurisdictions-whitepaper) [ Learn More About Raw Materials Data Management ](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/supply-chain-risk-management/) ## Raw Materials Data Management Our team helps you to achieve efficiency with raw material data management by collecting, validating, and entering your raw material data. We also focus on database population, acquisition integration and dossier preparation for customer data requests. - Composition Information - International Chemical Inventories (TSCA, CDSL/CNDSL, etc.) - REACH Registration/SVHC Status - State, Federal & International Regulations (CA Prop 65, RCRA, WEEE/RoHS Compliance, etc.) - Toxicological & Biological Information - Exposure Limits & Controls - Raw Material Safety Data Sheets - Regulatory Questionnaires, TDS/PDS, etc. ## Webinar | EU CLP Regulation Expands Hazard Classes for Endocrine Disruptors and Persistent Chemicals Endocrine disruptor classification now follows a weight-of-evidence approach with two categories and defined mixture thresholds. Despite progress, major data gaps remain, and thousands of substances may ultimately warrant classification. Learn more in our webinar presented by Dr. Sherry Sachdeva, PhD, UK ERT, a Toxicologist and Regulatory Analyst III at Pace® Life Sciences. [ Watch Webinar Watch Webinar ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-clp-expands-hazard-classes-for-eds) ## Proven Expertise Our flexible service options are designed to fit your needs. Check out the three example case studies below to see how we can adapt to meet your company’s goals, no matter the size or development stage. ### Efficient Vendor Management In A Chemical Company [ Case Study Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Pacelabs%202.0/Services%20for%20your%20lab/Case%20Study_REG_RDM.pdf) ### Bringing A Product To Market In A Start-up Company [ Case Study Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Pacelabs%202.0/Services%20for%20your%20lab/Case%20Study_REG_Consulting.pdf) ### Reactive Regulatory Program In A Global Company [ Case Study Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Pacelabs%202.0/Services%20for%20your%20lab/Case%20Study_REG_Hazcom%20and%20RDM.pdf) ## Request SDS Services Safety Data Sheets play a crucial role in your hazard communication program, so there’s no time to waste in connecting with our team to leverage expert compliance services and scalable support. By providing important information up front, we can kickstart the partnership process and customize our services to fit your unique needs. Safety Data Sheet Support [ Request A Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/sds-authoring) ## Achieve OSHA Compliance ### OSHA’s HazCom Implementation of GHS Revision 7 The OSHA Directorate of Standards and Guidance has been working since 2016 to update the HCS to reflect newer revisions of GHS. In May 2024, OSHA issued a final rule to updating the HCS to align with the 7th Revision of the GHS, with the incorporation of some elements of the 8th Revision. Download our whitepaper to learn more. [ Download Whitepaper Download Whitepaper ](https://info.pacelabs.com/en-us/download-oshas-proposed-revision-7) ### What Manufacturers & Suppliers Need to Know About WHMIS GHS Revision 7 Updates In December 2020, Health Canada recommended amending the HPR to bring it into alignment with the 7th Revision of the GHS. While the update has some variances, it largely mirrors the changes suggested by the United States in its parallel effort to update the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS; Docket No. OSHA-2019-0001). Read our blog to learn more. [ Read Blog Post Read Blog Post ](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-pharma/whmis-ghs-revision-7-update) ## EPA PFAS Regulations - TSCA Section 8(A)(7) On October 11, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Final Rule for the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7). In this whitepaper, our resident expert, Steven Ernst, Senior Regulatory Consultant, covers everything you need to know about navigating these EPA PFAS reporting and recordkeeping requirements. [ Download Whitepaper Download Whitepaper ](https://info.pacelabs.com/whitepaper-epa-pfas-regulations-tsca-section-8a7) ## How We Work ## Integrated Professional Services When your team needs additional support, we are ready to jump in to meet demand. Our diverse range of expertise allows us to aid in a variety of projects and programs. [ Product Stewardship Product Stewardship ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/product-stewardship/) [ Supply Chain Risk Management Supply Chain Risk Management ](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/supply-chain-risk-management/) [ Quality Compliance & Audits Quality Compliance & Audits ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/compliance-and-audit-services/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Biological Risk Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/biological-risk-analysis/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Reliable Material Characterization Services for Biological Risk Assessment Complete materials characterization in accordance with [**ISO 10993-1:2018**](https://www.iso.org/standard/68936.html) plays a critical role in evaluating your medical device’s biological safety. We support testing to determine critical physical and chemical information based on the materials of construction, the nature and duration of body contact, and what safety and toxicology data exist. Our expert team conducts chemical characterization to establish your medical device biocompatibility by identifying and quantifying the chemical components present in the materials. This testing can be used to determine material toxicology, typically following the guidance of [**ISO 10993-18:2020**](https://www.iso.org/standard/82241.html). Given the wide variety of applications this data presents, partner with our team for comprehensive support and guidance for your unique product. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) Extractable & Leachables Testing We perform chemical characterization studies to identify extractables, which are soluble substances removed from materials when challenged with solvent, time, and temperature extremes. These studies also identify leachables, chemicals that migrate from a medical device by the action of water and other liquids related to intended use of the device. Extractable and leachable materials may be composed of organic and inorganic substances typically resulting from additives, lubricants, accelerators, monomers, and high molecular weight oligomers. These substances often arise due to incomplete polymerization, residual solvents, degradation products from temperature, absorption, hydrolysis, oxidation, corrosion, or dissolution, or from the process itself, like mold release agents and anti-static and anti-stick agents. Our highly experienced team supports identifying such materials and determining what this may mean for your product design, production, and compliance. Polymer Molecular Weight Material characterization testing often includes Polymer Molecular Weight Determination and distribution utilizing Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) and Refractive Index detection. Once the molecular weight distribution of a polymer material is known, the Inherent Viscosity can be measured and mapped back to the GPC data to determine average Molecular Weight values. This process provides a quick Quality Control check to detect lot to lot variations. Inherent and Intrinsic viscosity measurements are also determined using our automated viscometer. Surface Cleanliness Surface cleanliness testing is a common application for our material characterization services. Since materials and pieces used in medical devices may be handled multiple times, by multiple departments or specialty contractors this activity often supports quality control. This effort confirms the materials have been properly handled through these various steps. Variations of a frequently used procedure may include rinsing with Purified Water for Injection (WFI), with or without agitation for a period at a specified temperature. The material is removed from the container and the rinsate is separated into aliquots for one or more analyses that typically include: - Total Organic Carbon (TOC), USP <643> or an in-house quantification method - Microbial Bioburden, USP <1227> - Bacterial Endotoxins (LAL), USP <85>, Kinetic Chromogenic or Kinetic Turbidimetric - Particulate Matter, USP <788> Method I Laser Particle Counting method Elemental Impurities We provide support assessing levels of elemental impurities in raw materials, in-process formulations, and finished pharmaceutical and medical device products. Our team offers analytical services to support compliance with Quality Control requirements, whether monitoring label-claim or demonstrating control of trace-level elemental impurities. These services follow guidance as published in the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) chapters 5.20 and 2.4.20 and the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) general chapters <232> and <233>. We have a dedicated laboratory space for the testing of inorganic analytes including elemental metals, anions, and cations. By dedicating laboratory space to this area of testing, we are in-step with the upcoming and changing regulations and ready to help you comply with more stringent testing requirements. Namely, we have recognized the significant shift from non-specific, colorimetric tests for heavy metals—which do not always provide accurate, quantifiable results—to the requirements as outlined by the EP and USP. ## Material Characterization Lab Raw Materials & Finished Goods - Formulation Excipients - Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) - In-Process Formulations - Finished Products Sample Preparation - Open vessel Digestion Blocks - Microwave Digestion Instrumentation - Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS, single and triple quadrupole) - Inductively-Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) - Flame-Aspiration Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA) - Graphite-Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (GFAA) - Cold-Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (CVAA) - Ion Chromatography (IC), Low-level Anions and Cations Methodology - In-house Methods for Screening, USP Class 1, Class 2, and Class elements, by ICP-MS - Qualitative Screening Methods by ICP-OES - Quantitative Assays - Custom Method Development & Validation for Quantitative and Qualitative Assays ## Integrated Laboratory Services When your team needs additional CDMO support, our scientists are ready. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained experts add power to your project. [ Drug-Device Combination Drug-Device Combination ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/drug-device-combination/) [ Microbiology Microbiology ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/medical-device-microbiology/) [ Physical Functional Physical Functional ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/physical-functional/) ## Additional Resources - [Equipment Lists ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2c5540e_item1) - [FDA Registered ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2c5540e_item2) - [DEA Registered ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2c5540e_item3) - [eCGMP Compliant ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2c5540e_item4) - [ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2c5540e_item5) [**Oakdale**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Pacelabs%202.0/PLS_PaceLabs2.0/Central%20Labs/Oakdale%20Equipment%20List%20(Dec%202023).pdf) [**San German** ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Pacelabs%202.0/PLS_PaceLabs2.0/Central%20Labs/San%20German%20Equipment%20List%20(Dec%202023).pdf) Pace® is a registered facility with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), demonstrating our commitment to meeting regulatory requirements for quality and safety in the industries we serve. Pace® holds a registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), allowing us to handle controlled substances and support the specific needs of our clients in regulated industries. Pace® adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), ensuring that our laboratory facilities and processes meet the highest quality standards set by regulatory authorities for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Pace® is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard for competence in testing and calibration laboratories, validating our technical competence and commitment to delivering accurate and reliable results. [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [QC Batch Release](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/drug-products/qc-batch-release/) **Published:** August 2, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Reliable and Timely Batch Testing Ensure timely turnarounds and clear communication with our lot release testing services. Our testing team has extensive experience performing cGMP batch release testing on a diverse range of drug products. Whether your product is a small molecule, biologic, nucleic acid-based therapeutic, or combination product, we have the knowledge and expertise to verify that it complies with your product specifications. Our team excels in a diverse array of identification, assay, impurity, potency, in vitro, and physical property testing for all your drug product batch release needs. All your test results and raw data are also available 24/7 via our PacePort data portal, keeping you informed about the progress of your testing to meet your timelines. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Lot Release Testing 1 Analytical Method Transfer and Validation 2 Sample Transfer 3 Analytical Testing 4 Report Results and Raw Data 5 Stability and Storage Testing Analytical Method Transfer and Validation We transition established methods through comparative method transfers, co-validation, or re-validation to accommodate your program’s current parameters and constraints. If you need support with earlier phase testing, consider our [analytical method development](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/analytical-development/method-development/) services. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/analytical-methods/analytical-method-transfer-maintenance-and-validation/) Sample Transfer Once your samples arrive onsite for testing they are entered into our LIMS system, and you are able to track their status within PacePort. This visibility continues as the samples undergo testing, providing you with updates throughout the project. Analytical Testing Our team conducts batch testing to support the lot release of your products. We apply the highest standards to ensure your latest batch upholds the quality your team has worked hard to establish. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/analytical-methods/) Report Results and Raw Data As results are generated and each test is completed and reviewed, raw data is made available in PacePort. This accessibility allows you to track progress and next steps without having to wait for the full data package. Once all tests are completed, the full data package is then made available online. Stability and Storage Testing Integrated laboratory services support both batch release testing and associated stability testing to consolidate points of contact and knowledge sharing. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/ich-stability/) ## Secure Data Accessibility Analytical methods, including both the Client Laboratory Methods (CLM) and Laboratory Methods (LM), are available for your access and review in PacePort®. PacePort® is our secure client data access portal and web-based data delivery system where you have access to methods, specifications, stability protocols, pull schedules, stability reports, final reports, sample receipt data, instrument raw data, and additional information at any time, from any location. The copies are offered in high-resolution and in color, giving your team easy and clear viewing for review. Scanned images are of sufficient quality that they are often used during quality and regulatory (US FDA) audits. The information available via PacePort® is thorough and complete, such that most, if not all, aspects of a data audit are available so your audit could be conducted remotely, guided by our Quality Assurance personnel. [ Access Paceport® Access Paceport® ](https://paceport.pacelabs.com/ClientPortal/mvc/loginForm) ## Integrated Laboratory Services When your team needs additional support, our scientists & professional services are ready. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained experts add power to your project. [ Raw Materials Raw Materials ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/raw-materials-starting-materials/) [ Ich Stability Ich Stability ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/ich-stability/) [ Physical Functional Physical Functional ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/physical-functional/) ## Additional Resources - [Equipment Lists ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_f024920_item1) - [FDA Registered ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_f024920_item2) - [DEA Registered ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_f024920_item3) - [cGMP Compliant ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_f024920_item4) - [ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_f024920_item5) [**Oakdale**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Pacelabs%202.0/PLS_PaceLabs2.0/Central%20Labs/Oakdale%20Equipment%20List%20(Dec%202023).pdf) [**San German** ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Pacelabs%202.0/PLS_PaceLabs2.0/Central%20Labs/San%20German%20Equipment%20List%20(Dec%202023).pdf) Pace® is a registered facility with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), demonstrating our commitment to meeting regulatory requirements for quality and safety in the industries we serve. Pace® holds a registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), allowing us to handle controlled substances and support the specific needs of our clients in regulated industries. Pace® adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), ensuring that our laboratory facilities and processes meet the highest quality standards set by regulatory authorities for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Pace® is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard for competence in testing and calibration laboratories, validating our technical competence and commitment to delivering accurate and reliable results. [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Waterborne Pathogens](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Waterborne Pathogens – Test To Protect! Every year, waterborne diseases lead to approximately 7 million illnesses and incur healthcare costs of around $3 billion in the U.S. Most hospitalizations and deaths are caused by three diseases: nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, Pseudomonas septicemia and pneumonia, and Legionnaires’ Disease, which can cause severe respiratory illnesses. Pace® provides targeted, accurate, and defensible testing for *Legionella* bacteria and other waterborne pathogens. Our team of experts is committed to delivering advanced waterborne pathogen testing solutions to help ensure compliance with current state and federal mandates and safeguard public health. - *Legionella* Culture - *Legionella* qPCR - *Legionella* Serotyping of Isolates (DFA) - Heterotrophic Plate Count - Pseudomonas Aeruginosa - Enterococcus Species - Acinetobacter Species - Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) - Copper-Silver Analysis - NTM qPCR - Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia - Burkholderia Cepacia - CMS Waterborne Pathogens Panel - Coliforms (E. coli and total) - Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) - Nitrifying Bacteria - Molecular Typing - Analytical Water Chemistry Learn More About Our Water And Pathogen Testing Services [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## What Are Waterborne Pathogens? A pathogen is an agent that causes disease in a host. Waterborne pathogens are the causative agents for diseases that are transmitted through water. These pathogens may be the living organism itself or the byproduct of metabolic activity from these organisms. The latter pathogens are often referred to as toxins. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/what-are-waterborne-pathogens.webp "what are waterborne pathogens – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![person sitting in hotel hot tub. Waterborne diseases, Waterborne pathogens, List of waterborne diseases](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/how-are-waterborne-diseases-spread.webp "how are waterborne diseases spread – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Are Waterborne Diseases Spread? Waterborne pathogens can grow in drinking water distribution systems, residential and commercial plumbing systems, recreational water venues (e.g., hot tubs) and industrial water systems (e.g., cooling towers). Warm water systems are particularly conducive to bacteria like Legionella. Water contaminated with bacteria or toxins can lead to waterborne illnesses when consumed or inhaled or when the pathogen comes into contact with skin, eyes, ears, or other mucous membranes. ## What Are Biofilm-Associated Bacteria? Waterborne germs can form a biofilm, which is a community of microorganisms that form an extracellular matrix of polysaccharides. Typically, a biofilm will consist of a blend of microbial cells, i.e., bacteria, fungi, and amoebae, that live alongside one another, secreting a sticky, slime-like substance. This substance, called Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS), enables them to bond to surfaces. This slimy “home” also provides a barrier to water treatment chemicals like chlorine, allowing germs to thrive and reproduce. Biofilms tend to proliferate in stagnant water, such as the inner linings of water pipes, aerators, storage tanks, or heaters. They can also form along pipe walls even when water is flowing. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/what-are-biofilm-associated-bacteria.webp "what are biofilm-associated bacteria – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Keeping Pace With *Legionella* ### Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires’ disease is a pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. The name of the disease caused by Legionella pneumophila, Legionnaires’ disease, was derived from the original outbreak at the 1976 American Legion Convention in Philadelphia. Pneumophila means lung-loving in Greek, and Legionnaires’ disease can cause severe respiratory symptoms. ### *Legionella* *Legionella* bacteria are the leading cause of U.S. waterborne disease outbreaks, but Legionnaires’ disease is still believed to be under-reported. *Legionella* is different from typical waterborne pathogens in that the route of exposure is inhalation or aspiration rather than ingestion. ### *Legionella* Species There are more than 60 members of the *Legionella* family. Approximately half have been implicated in human disease. The majority (>90%) of cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in the U.S. are caused by *Legionella* pneumophila. ## Who We Serve 1 Healthcare 2 Hospitality 3 Construction 4 Commercial And Industrial Sectors 5 Water Treatment Industries Healthcare Hospital water safety is a priority and a constant challenge for healthcare epidemiologists, infection preventionists, safety officers, facility engineers, and administrators. Waterborne infections can be fatal, but steps can be taken to help prevent them. From CMS compliance to Legionella and waterborne pathogens testing, Pace® can help healthcare facilities prevent waterborne pathogen infections. Hospitality The hospitality industry has the daunting task of ensuring hotels, cruise ships, and other entertainment venues have a safe water supply for drinking and recreation. The good news is that hotels can reduce the growth of Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens by implementing a Water Management Program. **[Learn more about how Pace ®](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/)** can help you create a comprehensive Water Management Program that helps keep your customers safe. Construction Construction events can negatively impact water quality, causing spikes in waterborne pathogens like Legionella. These events include excavation, water main breaks, water pressure changes, brown water events, construction materials, dormancy prior to occupancy, and ineffective disinfection during or after commissioning. **[Learn how Pace ® can help](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/)**. Commercial And Industrial Sectors Commercial buildings consume almost 20% of our potable water. It’s no wonder that water management is a top priority for facility managers. **[Learn more about how Pace® can help](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/)** to prevent Legionnaires’ disease and infection by other waterborne pathogens, such as Pseudomonas and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), in buildings. Water Treatment Industries Pace® helps companies that provide water treatment services for industrial and commercial cooling and heating systems. Pace® testing services can help validate the effectiveness of water treatment in managing risk from waterborne pathogens such as Legionella. **[Learn more about how Pace® can help](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/)**. Contact us today for more info on Pace® *Legionella* and waterborne testing services. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Let Pace® Tell You What’s In Your Water Whether you need a full-service solution or have a limited-scope project, Pace® is your go-to resource for *Legionella* and waterborne pathogens testing. Our team of experienced microbiologists and water management specialists work collaboratively with you to proactively assess and manage risks and maintain a safe environment for your customers and employees. ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7acbe2ac_item1) - [Articles and Scholarly Publications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7acbe2ac_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7acbe2ac_item3) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7acbe2ac_item4) [**What is a WICRA?**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet) **[*Legionella* Sample Kit Order Form](https://form.jotform.com/211533748355155)** **[Article: *Legionella is the Problem You Don’t Think You Have*](https://www.healthcarebusinesstoday.com/legionella-is-the-problem-you-dont-think-you-have/)** **[Article: *Legionella Prevention and Mitigation*](https://facilityexecutive.com/legionella-prevention-and-mitigation/)** [***Legionella***](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [**Water Management** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [**Emergency Response Services** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) **Info Sheet:** [**Using Bacteroides to Identify Source Contamination in Natural and Recreational Water** ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-using-bacteroides-to-identify-source-contamination) [ Shop Store Shop Store ](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Privacy Policy](https://www.pacelabs.com/privacy-policy/) **Published:** January 17, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Privacy Policy Your privacy is important and valuable. We know that and will therefore make a concerted effort to protect any information you choose to share with Pace®. Additionally, we will work to share our information with you only when you have given us permission to do so. Pace® signifies Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, and includes Pace® Analytical Life Sciences, LLC and Pace® Analytical, Inc. This privacy policy explains how Pace® may use the personal data we collect from you when you use our website, including: 1. [What data do we collect?](#what-data) 2. [How do we collect your data?](#how-do-we-collect) 3. [How will we use your data?](#how-will-we-use) 4. [How do we store your data?](#how-do-we-store) 5. [Will we use your data for marketing purposes?](#will-we-use-your-data) 6. [What are your data protection rights?](#what-are-your-rights) 7. [What are cookies?](#what-are-cookies) 8. [How do we use cookies?](#how-do-we-use-cookies) 9. [What types of cookies do we use?](#what-types-of-cookies) 10. [How to manage your cookies.](#how-to-manage) 11. [Do you click on the featured links to other websites?](#do-you-click) ## What data do we collect? Pace® collects the following data: - Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, etc.) that you provide when submitting a form on our website. - Pace® partners with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the [Microsoft Privacy Statement](https://www.microsoft.com/privacy/privacystatement). ## How do we collect your data? You directly provide Pace® with most of the data we collect. We collect and process data when you: - Complete and submit a form on our website. - Voluntarily complete a customer or market research survey through email or a link from our website. - Use or view our website via your browser’s cookies. Pace® may also receive your data indirectly from the following sources: - Industry events and associations that have been granted permission by you to share your data. - Third party resources we use to identify companies in the markets Pace® serves. - Third party resources Pace® uses to validate or append individual or company contact data in our systems. ## How will we use your data? Pace® collects your data so that we can: - Process a request you have made through our website. - Email you, after gaining your permission, with information about products and services, regulatory data, testing methods, educational materials, and more. - Perform research to understand and address the needs of the markets Pace® serves. To process certain requests, Pace® may share your information with a partner best suited to address your needs. Pace® will never sell or distribute your personal data. ## How do we store your data? The system Pace® uses to store your personal data is hosted by a leading cloud infrastructure provider, Amazon Web Services. Pace® will store and maintain your personal data in our system until you request that it be removed from our systems or there has been a designated period where there has been no interaction with you. In the event of the latter, Pace® will use an automated process to purge your personal data from our system. ## Will we use your data for marketing purposes? Pace® will not send you communications (product, industry, educational, resource, etc. information) unless you are a customer, or you have expressly granted us permission to do so. If you are receiving marketing emails from Pace® and would like us to discontinue sending you information, please [click here to unsubscribe from emails](https://share.hsforms.com/1YUxUfCeoSIii_DSIkBxQcg42hyc). ## What are your data protection rights? Pace® would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following: **The right to access** – You have the right to receive copies of your personal data in our systems upon request. You may be subject to a small processing fee. **The right to rectification** – You have the right to request that Pace® correct any personal data you believe is inaccurate or incomplete. **The right to erasure** – You have the right to request that Pace® erase your personal data, under certain conditions. **The right to restrict processing** – You have the right to request that Pace® restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. **The right to object to processing** – You have the right to object to Pace® processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. **The right to data portability** – You have the right to request that Pace® transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions. If you make a request under your data protection rights, Pace® will have thirty (30) days to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please [contact us.](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-pace-corporate/) ## What are cookies? Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may automatically collect information from you through cookies or similar technology. ## How do we use cookies? Pace® uses cookies to improve your experience on our website, including: - Keeping you signed in and pre-populating forms so you don’t need to enter your data every time you make a request of us. - Understanding how you use our website so that we can improve your online experience with us. ## What types of cookies do we use? There are a number of different types of cookies. Pace® uses the following: **Functionality cookies** – Pace® uses these cookies so that we are able to recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. Such recognition could include, for example, your location or region. **Advertising cookies** – Pace® uses these cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device, and your IP address. Pace® sometimes shares online data collected through cookies with our advertising partners. This means that when you visit another website, you may be shown advertising based on your browsing patterns on our website. ## How to manage your cookies. When you visit a Pace® website, you have the option to accept our use of cookies. If you choose not to accept our cookie policy, in certain cases, some features of our website may not function for you. You can also set your browser not to accept cookies. ## Do you click on the featured links to other websites? The Pace® website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, we recommend that you review its privacy policy. ## Final Points: **Changes to our privacy policy** Pace® reviews its privacy policy on a regular basis and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated in April, 2026. **How to contact us** If you have any questions about the Pace® privacy policy, the data we collect, and/or if you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please [contact us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-pace-corporate/). [ ](#top) --- ### [Glenn Feazell](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/glenn-feazell/) **Published:** December 1, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![Glenn Feazell, Vice President and Head of the Shared Resource Group at Pace®](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Glenn-Feazell.avif "Glenn Feazell – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Glenn Feazell serves as Vice President and Head of the Shared Resource Group at Pace®, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the company’s growth initiatives and productivity practices. He leads the organization’s continuous improvement efforts, aligning operational excellence with strategic priorities to drive meaningful impact across teams and functions. With over 25 years of experience in operational leadership, Glenn has consistently delivered enhancements that elevate both customer satisfaction and employee engagement. His approach blends data-driven decision-making with a deep commitment to fostering collaborative, high-performing environments. Glenn holds a Bachelor Business Administration in Management, from Strayer University and is certified as a Lean Sensei through Villanova University, underscoring his dedication to process optimization and lifelong learning. --- ### [Pace News](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/) **Published:** November 10, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Stay up-to-date on what's happening across the three divisions of Pace Analytical® and corporate office by checking out these articles. **Content:** ## New and Noteworthy from Pace® # [New Jersey Legionella Law Creates Two Compliance Deadlines for Covered Buildings and Facilities ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/building-sciences/new-jersey-legionella-law-creates-two-compliance-deadlines-for-covered-buildings-and-facilities/) ![New Jersey Legionella Law Creates Two Compliance Deadlines for Covered Buildings and Facilities](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Legionella-law-press-release.avif "Legionella law press release – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Most Recent Pace® News ![Andy Fenny, Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Andy-Fenny-150x150.avif "Andy Fenny – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### [Pace® appoints Andy Fenny as President of Pace® Life Sciences to drive strategic growth ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-appoints-andy-fenny-as-president-of-pace-life-sciences-to-drive-strategic-growth/) - August 13, 2026 ![Pace Life Sciences Research Triangle Park](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Acquisition-from-Catalent-150x150.webp "Acquisition from Catalent – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### [Pace® Life Sciences Announces Compliant US FDA Inspection of Operations in Research Triangle Park, NC ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-announces-compliant-us-fda-inspection-of-operations-in-research-triangle-park-nc/) - July 23, 2026 ![White Pace® Life Sciences logo on blue background.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PLS-logo-tile_White-on-blue-background-150x150.avif "PLS logo tile_White on blue background – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### [Pace® Life Sciences to Host Free Virtual Webinar on Evaluating Complete Packaging Systems Under USP <382> ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-to-host-free-virtual-webinar-on-evaluating-complete-packaging-systems-under-usp-382/) - April 28, 2026 ![Peter Abbink, Pace®Life Sciences.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Peter-Abbink-150x150.avif "Peter Abbink – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### [Pace® Life Sciences to Lead Targeted Drug Delivery Roundtable at Oligo & Peptides HubXchange ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-to-lead-targeted-drug-delivery-roundtable-at-oligo-peptides-hubxchange/) - April 14, 2026 #### Choose from the options below to sort by category. 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We offer support across all stages, whether you are commissioning new facilities, completing facility remediation, planning a shutdown, or conducting routine, ongoing manufacturing. Identifying potential contamination sources requires a comprehensive approach that considers air, surface, personnel, water, and compressed gas. Our team is thorough in understanding your unique requirements and providing strategic guidance on cleanroom environmental monitoring. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Environment Monitoring Services ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Environment-Monitoring-Services.webp "Environment Monitoring Services – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Cleanroom Qualification Comply with the engineering design specifications and requirements of your cleanroom environmental monitoring by qualifying your site and equipment. Our team is responsive and adaptable to your needs, and we strive to accommodate your operational requirements and restrictions. - ISO 14644 Certification - BSC / HLF / Fume Hood Certification - HEPA Filter Integrity / Velocity - Room Pressure / ACH - Smoke Study Videos - Surface Contact Plates / Swabs - Temp / Humidity Mapping - Total Particulates - Viable Particulates Controlled Environment Monitoring Maintain control under specific conditions and verify adequate compliance with our microbial monitoring services. We offer a variety of sampling methods to meet the unique needs of your environment. - Surface Contact Plates / Swabs - Total Particulates - Viable Particulates Compressed Air & Gas Systems Confirm that your controlled environment’s compressed gas and air lines meet regulatory requirements. We perform testing at any step of your process and provide custom reports that include test results and a map of testing locations. - IQ OQ PQ - Moisture - Oil - Pressure - Total Hydrocarbons (Oil) - Total Particle Counts - Viable Particulates - Viable Organism WFI / Purified Water / Process Water Ensure your water systems meet the required standards with our variety of water testing services. Because water serves as both a raw material and a cleaning agent, our team carefully considers the unique needs of your program before establishing our approach. We customize each program to test, monitor, and validate your water quality with specific standards in mind, then provide accurate reporting and documentation for your compliance needs. - Bacterial Endotoxins - Conductivity - Microbial Counts - Total Organic Carbon Cleaning Verification Demonstrate control by confirming the performance of your cleaning procedures with our verification support. We help validate your processes by testing for a variety of common outliers. - Microbial Assessments - Residual Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - Residual Detergents ## Our Environmental Monitoring Process 1 Consultation 2 On-site Sampling 3 Reporting Consultation Our services start with consultation to determine your assessment needs. All our work is performed in strict compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements following USP, EP, JP, ISO, or client-specified standards. We perform testing to determine the viable population on surfaces, as well as the total and viable particulates in air and compressed gases. On-site Sampling Our services are performed by our qualified technicians, who are experienced in executing on-site sampling in a variety of settings. If preferred, we also supply the necessary materials and instructions to perform your own sampling, which you then send to our lab for incubation and enumeration. Reporting After sampling, our experienced technicians customize your final reports to include both test results and a map of the testing locations. If you perform sampling internally, you receive detailed results of the tests performed. ## What You Need To Know About Cleanrooms ## Request a Cleanroom Quote Maintaining cleanrooms requires responsive, reliable support. Kickstart the conversation about how we can support your cleanroom operations and compliance by providing key context to begin the quoting process. Our team takes in this background information, identifies any remaining gaps, and follows up to your request in a timely manner. [ Request a Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/cleanroomrfp) ## Comprehensive Cleanroom Services ### Trained Technicians Our highly trained technicians are equipped with specialized instruments to offer support at any point of the certification process. ### Experienced Microbiologists Our experienced microbiologists offer testing performed in compliance with current USP/NF standards, and client-supplied methodologies. ### Expert Consultants Our consulting team supports compliance strategy, master planning, validation, and contract services to ensure your facility satisfies industry standards. ## Proven Performance "The quick service was greatly appreciated!" ChemistResearch & Development "Pace® did a great job working around our production schedule when setting up the appointment. The technician was very professional and completed the certification in a timely manner, sharing observations for improvements to the facility." Quality Assurance ManagerManufacturing "It’s always a pleasure working with Pace® representatives. My concerns and/or questions are answered in a timely manner. My experience with Pace® is positive A++++." QC SupervisorBiotech Research & Manufacturing "Pace® employees are professional, timely, and very helpful with questions." Laboratory DirectorMicrobiology & Analytical Testing ## Integrated Laboratory Services Maintain compliant, ongoing operations with our array of talented teams. We have the people power to upkeep your facilities and instrumentation, achieve regulatory compliance, staff your projects, and outsource your research and development. [ Cleanroom Testing & Certification Cleanroom Testing & Certification ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) [ Validation Services Validation Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) [ Laboratory Relocations Laboratory Relocations ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/laboratory-relocation/) ![pace-highlight.png](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/pace-highlight-rkm1m4sfaopmlhwf6y6n9yl4t4rkmc03f9zviu6whs.png "pace-highlight.png") ### RESOURCES **TERMS** Installation Qualification (IQ) Operational Qualification (OQ) Performance Qualification (PQ) **CLEANROOM GUIDES** [ISO 14644-1 Cleanroom Standard](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/SPS/TFS_ISO%2014644-2015%20Cleanroom%20Standard.pdf) [EU Guidelines to Good Manufacturing Practice](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/SPS/TFS_EU%20Guidelines%20to%20good%20manufacturing%20practice.pdf) [USP <797> Services and Supplies Overview](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-usp-797-services-and-supplies-overview) **CERTIFICATIONS** [A2LA](https://customer.a2la.org/index.cfm?event=directory.detail&labPID=B03B6F24-6655-400B-A9FA-27FDCB780307), BSI, CETA, ISO9001 ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/logo-ceta-01.jpg "logo-ceta-01 – Pace Analytical")[![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/A2LA-accredited-symbol.2700.01-4-8-2022-01-260x216-1.png "A2LA-accredited-symbol.2700.01-4-8-2022-01-260x216 – Pace Analytical")](https://customer.a2la.org/index.cfm?event=directory.detail&labPID=B03B6F24-6655-400B-A9FA-27FDCB780307)![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bsi-assurance-mark-iso-9001-2015-01.jpg "bsi-assurance-mark-iso-9001-2015-01 – Pace Analytical") To help ensure compliance with USP General Chapter <797> and USP General Chapter <800>, our CETA National Board of Testing certified staff provide all required pharmacy cleanroom testing and certification. [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Laboratory Relocation](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/laboratory-relocation/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Protect Your Investments When Moving Labs & Equipment Ensure a timely move while protecting your valuable assets and equipment with our laboratory relocation services. We partner with you to holistically understand your lab’s unique needs and create a tailored, comprehensive relocation plan around your precise lab workflows. From start to finish, your move is managed to minimize downtime. Our teams have experience in laboratory relocations of: - Instrumentation (GCs, HPLCs, Mass Specs, Dissolution, Inorganic, etc.) - General Laboratory Equipment (Balances, Centrifuges, Refrigerators, etc.) - Laboratory Accessories - Samples/Reagents - Laboratory Furniture Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ request a quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/lab-relocation-rfp) ## Our Laboratory Moving Process 1 Assess & Plan 2 Pack & Ship 3 Unpack & Place 4 Organize & Requalify 5 Return To Operations Assess & Plan Our relocation experts perform a comprehensive assessment to develop your customized move plan. A central factor shaping our approach is whether you plan for your lab to shut down completely for a single-phase move or if it must remain operational, requiring a multi-phase move. Pack & Ship Our skilled technicians decommission and uninstall all instrumentation to prepare them for secure transport. We consider important logistics spanning beyond accessibility and floor plans, including various change control requirements, regulatory considerations, insurance issues, contractor schedules, warranties, and service contracts. Unpack & Place Our team will carefully unpack, set up, and install instrumentation in your new location. As part of our commitment included in a full-service scope of work, we also start up items requiring power, including at-temp chambers, by plugging them in or taking other necessary steps. Organize & Requalify Our team requalifies instrumentation based on the relevant requirements and conducts any necessary certifications or qualifications. We also conduct and coordinate details for calibrations, IQ/OQ/PQ, validations, and more. Return To Operations After a seamless relocation, you quickly return to business-as-usual in your new location. With an in-depth understanding of your operational requirements, our team supports ongoing instrument maintenance and repair, environmental monitoring, and equipment and facility qualifications. ### Ready to get started on your lab relocation? [ Request a Quote Request a Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/lab-relocation-rfp) ## What You Need To Know About Moving Labs ## Your Go-beyond Relocation Partner ### Risk Management Thorough assessment, meticulous planning, and seamless execution ensure you experience minimal downtime. ### Improved Efficiency Dedicated site supervision and OEM coordination, specialized service contractors, and transportation experts keep your move running smoothly. ### Real-time Reporting Access to live updates for each piece of equipment as well as real-time reporting throughout the relocation keeps you on the pulse and in control. Ready To Get Started? Or Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Guidance For Moving Your Lab Your lab is a central asset to your program’s success and must be treated accordingly. Before embarking on this critical process, take the time to understand the steps ahead and leave no box unchecked. [ A Step-by-Step Lab Move A Step-by-Step Lab Move ](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-pharma/relocating-your-lab) ## Proven Performance "We had a very aggressive timeline and on top of that there were other obstacles to overcome due to the construction now being finished in the new lab space, but Pace® still managed to get everything completed on time." Research Lab ManagerGlobal Biopharmaceutical Company "With the Pace® team’s experience and professionalism, we were able to make two very seamless and on schedule moves of our most sensitive equipment to the new site." Project leadPharmaceutical Company ## Lab Relocation Specialists In Practice [ Biomedical Institute Biomedical Institute ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/SPS/Case%20Study_TFS_Relocations_Biomedical%20Institute.pdf) [ Higher Education Higher Education ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/SPS/Case%20Study_TFS_Relocations_Science%20Building.pdf) [ Company Construction Company Construction ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/SPS/Case%20Study_TFS_Relocations_Global%20Biopharma.pdf) ## Integrated Laboratory Services Maintain compliant, ongoing operations with our array of talented teams. We have the people power to upkeep your facilities and instrumentation, achieve regulatory compliance, staff your projects, and outsource your research and development. [ Cleanroom Testing & Certification Cleanroom Testing & Certification ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) [ Environmental Monitoring Environmental Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) [ Validation Services Validation Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Validation and Compliance](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Validation and Compliance Our team provides comprehensive validation services to the life sciences community. With a thorough understanding of biotech and pharmaceutical operations, and the regulatory challenges facing these industries, we have the experience, the skills, and the talent to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Biopharmaceutical Validation Full compliance with regulatory requirements is the cornerstone of successful product development. From FAT support to high-level validation approaches to detailed on-site services, our professionals can help with: ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Validation service, Validation consultant, GMP validation, GxP validation, Process validation](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Biopharmaceutical-Validation.webp "Biopharmaceutical Validation – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Facility Systems Validation - Building Management Systems (BMS) - Air Handlers Servicing GMP Suites - USP Purified Water - Water For Injection - Clean Steam - Compressed Air - Biokill Systems - Process Gas Manifolds - Commissioning Of Plant Steam, Chilled Glycol Process Equipment Validation - Cell Culture Systems – Fixed Tank Fermenters & Bioreactors - Cell Culture Systems – Single Use Disposable Bioreactors - Biological Safety Cabinets - Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) Systems - Chromatography Systems - Incubators - Clean Steam Sterilizers (Autoclaves) - Depyrogenation Ovens - Continuous Flow Centrifuges - Controlled Temperature Storage Units - Additional Equipment Not Featured Lab/Analytical Equipment Validation - Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzers - Endotoxin Analyzers - High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Computer Systems Validation - Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMCS) - Calibration & Validation Database Software - Deviation/Investigation/CAPA Management Software - Automated Process Equipment Software - Electronic Document Management Systems Manufacturing Processes Validation & More - Aseptic Process Simulations (APS) - ○ Upstream (SAP) Cell Culture Operations - ○ Downstream (DSP) Purification Operations - ○ Final Drug Product (FDP) Liquid Filling Operations - End To End Process Validation for GMP Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes Master Plans An effective validation master plan ensures aligned expectations, informed commitments, and improved budgeting, scheduling, and project management. Our experts can help develop a plan to: - Meet Regulatory Requirements - Coordinate Commissioning, Qualification, & Validation Activities - Control Cost & Schedule - Ensure Best Practices ## Quality by Design for Outsourced Operations This webinar will unpack the essential compliance challenges facing today’s virtual and hybrid pharmaceutical companies and provide a clear roadmap for mitigating risk across outsourced GXP operations [ Register now Register now ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quality-by-design-for-outsourced-operations) ## Your Trusted Validation Consultants ### Your Goals Whether you’re a start-up that requires high-level consulting about compliance, regulatory, or validation strategies or an established organization with targeted requirements for a specific project, you have a vision for achieving your organization’s milestones. ### Our Approach We learn about your business, project, and methodologies, then provide you support with our technical skills, professional demeanor, and attention to detail. Our talented personnel are committed to understanding your needs and delivering practical validation, regulatory, and compliance outcomes. ## Benefits of Using Expert Consultants for Conducting GXP Supplier and Internal Audits This white paper explores the advantages of engaging expert consultants for GXP (Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) supplier and internal audits in the pharmaceutical/biotech industries. It highlights how consultants bring specialized skills, objectivity, and efficiency to the entire audit process, ultimately contributing to improved compliance, risk management, and operational excellence for the companies that contract them to perform audits on their behalf. [ Download Whitepaper Download Whitepaper ](https://info.pacelabs.com/benefits-of-expert-consultants-for-gxp-supplier-internal-audits) ## Integrated Professional Services When your team needs additional support, we are ready to jump in to meet demand. Our diverse range of regulatory experts allows us to aid in a variety of projects and programs. [ Central Labs Central Labs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/) [ Quality Compliance & Auditing Quality Compliance & Auditing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/compliance-and-audit-services/) [ Fda Regulatory Consulting Fda Regulatory Consulting ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/fda-regulatory-consulting/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Cleanroom Testing and Certification](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Reliable Cleanroom Services to Maintain Optimal Operations Satisfy your safety and compliance standards with our routine cleanroom testing and certification services. Whether you plan to launch a new space or maintain existing facilities, we have the knowledge and experience you need to ensure your space adheres to stringent regulatory requirements. Our testing services comply with multiple industry standards, including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Institute of Environmental Sciences Technologies (IEST), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and USP <797>. We have various locations across the country to provide you with flexible, responsive services that align to your program’s unique needs. We take on a variety of projects, from biosafety cabinet certification to supporting the launch of entire new facilities. Ready To Get Started? Give us a Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Request a Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/cleanroomrfp) ## Certification & Testing Services ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Cleanroom certification, cleanroom service, cleanroom testing, iq oq pq, biosafety cabinet certification](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Certification-Testing-Services.webp "Certification & Testing Services – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Cleanroom Certification Gain confidence in your controlled environment with certification performed by our highly trained professionals. We are committed to aligning with your operations schedule to ensure your facility achieves compliance with minimal downtime or interruptions. - Particle Counts - HEPA Filter Integrity - HEPA Filter Velocity/Volume - Room Air Changes - Room Pressure - Viable Air Sampling - Viable Surface Sampling - Temperature & Humidity Uniformity - Room Recovery - Installation Qualification (IQ) - Operational Qualification (OQ) - Performance Qualification (PQ) Equipment Certification Reliable facilities hinge on dependable equipment, which is why certifying your equipment on a regular basis is so important. Our team of skilled professionals provide certification for biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, compounding isolators, and other equipment that has specific user requirements. - HEPA Filter Integrity - Face Velocity Readings - Particle Counts - Airflow Visualization - Viable Air Sampling - Viable Surface Sampling Facility Qualification Ensure compliance with engineering design specifications and requirements by leveraging our trusted facility qualification services. We have experience across a diverse range of manufacturing, testing, and production environments to serve your unique needs and provide documented verification of required conditions. - User Requirements (URS) - Design Qualifications (DQ) - IQ OQ PQ - Certification - Custom Protocol Creation Equipment Qualification Verify that your equipment is suitable for its intended purpose and operates within defined parameters and specifications with our team’s equipment qualifications services. We qualify water systems, compressed air and gas systems, HVAC systems, autoclaves, stability chambers, incubators, refrigerators, freezers, ovens, hoods, and other equipment that has specific user requirements. - User Requirements (URS) - Design Qualifications (DQ) - IQ OQ PQ - Chamber Mapping - Certification Pharmacy Services Meet the precise standards of USP General Chapter <797> and USP General Chapter <800> with our reliable pharmacy certification services. Our services include certification of all primary engineering controls (BSC, LAFW, CI/CACI), viable and non-viable particulate, HEPA integrity, room air changes, room pressurization, and static/dynamic airflow visualization video. Additionally, we test USP <825> radiopharmaceutical spaces. Compressed Gas & Air Lines Maintain your controlled environment’s compressed gas and air lines with routine cleanroom systems monitoring. We perform testing at any step of your process and provide custom reports that include test results and a map of testing locations. - Particulate - Viable Organism - Moisture/Dewpoint - Oil/Hydrocarbon - Pressure - IQ OQ PQ Additional Offerings We offer comprehensive services to create a customized approach suited to your unique requirements. Whether you need help with planning, set up, maintenance, or remediation, our team is prepared to support your facilities in a variety of ways. - CEA HVAC Test & Balance Work - Contamination Control Consulting - Contamination Control Audit - HEPA Filter Replacement - Installation of Monitoring Systems ## What You Need To Know About Cleanrooms ## Supporting Optimal Operations & Compliance ### Trained Technicians Our highly trained technicians use specialized instruments to offer support at any point in the certification process. ### Experienced Microbiologists Our experienced microbiologists offer testing services performed in compliance with current USP/NF, and client-supplied methodologies. ### Expert Consultants Our consulting team supports compliance strategy, master planning, validation, and contract services to ensure your facility satisfies industry standards. ## Proven Performance "The quick service was greatly appreciated!" ChemistResearch & Development "Pace® did a great job working around our production schedule when setting up the appointment. The technician was very professional and completed the certification in a timely manner, sharing observations for improvements to the facility." Quality Assurance ManagerManufacturing "Pace® employees are professional, timely, and very helpful with questions." Laboratory DirectorMicrobiology & Analytical Testing ## Request a Cleanroom Quote Maintaining cleanrooms requires responsive, reliable support. Kickstart the conversation about how we can support your cleanroom operations and compliance by providing key context to begin the quoting process. Our team takes in this background information, identifies any remaining gaps, and follows up to your request in a timely manner. [ Request a Quote ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/cleanroomrfp) ## Integrated Laboratory Services Maintain compliant, ongoing operations with our array of talented teams. We have the people power to upkeep your facilities and instrumentation, achieve regulatory compliance, staff your projects, and outsource your research and development. [ Validation Services Validation Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) [ Environmental Monitoring Environmental Monitoring ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) [ Laboratory Relocations Laboratory Relocations ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/laboratory-relocation/) ![pace-highlight.png](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/pace-highlight-rkm1m4sfaopmlhwf6y6n9yl4t4rkmc03f9zviu6whs.png "pace-highlight.png") ### RESOURCES **TERMS** Installation Qualification (IQ) Operational Qualification (OQ) Performance Qualification (PQ) **CLEANROOM GUIDES** [ISO 14644-1 Cleanroom Standard](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/SPS/TFS_ISO%2014644-2015%20Cleanroom%20Standard.pdf) [EU Guidelines to Good Manufacturing Practice](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/SPS/TFS_EU%20Guidelines%20to%20good%20manufacturing%20practice.pdf) [USP <797> Services and Supplies Overview](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-usp-797-services-and-supplies-overview) **CERTIFICATIONS** [A2LA](https://customer.a2la.org/index.cfm?event=directory.detail&labPID=B03B6F24-6655-400B-A9FA-27FDCB780307), BSI, CETA, ISO9001 ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/logo-ceta-01.jpg "logo-ceta-01 – Pace Analytical")[![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/A2LA-accredited-symbol.2700.01-4-8-2022-01-260x216-1.png "A2LA-accredited-symbol.2700.01-4-8-2022-01-260x216 – Pace Analytical")](https://customer.a2la.org/index.cfm?event=directory.detail&labPID=B03B6F24-6655-400B-A9FA-27FDCB780307)![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bsi-assurance-mark-iso-9001-2015-01.jpg "bsi-assurance-mark-iso-9001-2015-01 – Pace Analytical") To help ensure compliance with USP General Chapter <797> and USP General Chapter <800>, our CETA National Board of Testing certified staff provide all required pharmacy cleanroom testing and certification. [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Facilities](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Certified Facilities Validation Services & Equipment Qualification Maintain operations and minimize downtime with our facility validation and equipment qualification services. Our integrated facility qualification services include a range of support options to consolidate your partnerships and satisfy relevant quality standards. We understand your challenges and know that ongoing, compliant operations are critical to your business’ success. By pairing decades of laboratory and CDMO management experience, we offer customizable solutions to fit your unique needs. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Supporting Optimal Operations & Compliance ### Cleanroom Testing & Certification Whether you plan to launch a new space or simply want to maintain your existing facilities, our team has the comprehensive knowledge and experience to ensure your facilities adhere to stringent regulatory requirements. We offer [USP <797> supplies](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/collections/usp-797) and perform testing in line with cGMP, IEST, and ISO. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) ### Validation Services Our team understands the regulatory challenges that biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device operations face, and we have the experience, skills, and talent to provide you efficient and cost-effective solutions. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) ### Environmental Monitoring Our environmental monitoring services demonstrate a state of control to maintain the quality and safety standards essential to your operations. We offer support at any stage, including new facilities, remediation, shutdowns, or ongoing manufacturing. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) ### Laboratory Relocation We work to holistically understand your lab’s unique needs and create a tailored, comprehensive relocation plan around your precise laboratory workflows. From start to finish, your move is managed to minimize downtime. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/laboratory-relocation/) ## Integrated Laboratory Services Maintain compliant, ongoing operations with our array of talented teams. We have the people power to upkeep your facilities and instrumentation, achieve regulatory compliance, staff your projects, and outsource your research and development. [ Instruments Instruments ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/) [ Scientific Staff Scientific Staff ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/) [ Regulatory & Compliance Regulatory & Compliance ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/) ![pace-highlight.png](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/pace-highlight-rkm1m4sfaopmlhwf6y6n9yl4t4rkmc03f9zviu6whs.png "pace-highlight.png") ### RESOURCES **TERMS** Installation Qualification (IQ) Operational Qualification (OQ) Performance Qualification (PQ) **CLEANROOM GUIDES** [ISO 14644-1 Cleanroom Standard](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/SPS/TFS_ISO%2014644-2015%20Cleanroom%20Standard.pdf) [EU Guidelines to Good Manufacturing Practice](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/SPS/TFS_EU%20Guidelines%20to%20good%20manufacturing%20practice.pdf) [USP <797> Services and Supplies Overview](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-usp-797-services-and-supplies-overview) **CERTIFICATIONS** [A2LA](https://customer.a2la.org/index.cfm?event=directory.detail&labPID=B03B6F24-6655-400B-A9FA-27FDCB780307), BSI, CETA, ISO9001 ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/logo-ceta-01.jpg "logo-ceta-01 – Pace Analytical")[![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/A2LA-accredited-symbol.2700.01-4-8-2022-01-260x216-1.png "A2LA-accredited-symbol.2700.01-4-8-2022-01-260x216 – Pace Analytical")](https://customer.a2la.org/index.cfm?event=directory.detail&labPID=B03B6F24-6655-400B-A9FA-27FDCB780307)![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bsi-assurance-mark-iso-9001-2015-01.jpg "bsi-assurance-mark-iso-9001-2015-01 – Pace Analytical") To help ensure compliance with USP General Chapter <797> and USP General Chapter <800>, our CETA National Board of Testing certified staff provide all required pharmacy cleanroom testing and certification. [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Calibration and Mapping](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/instruments/calibration-and-mapping/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Reliable Instrument Calibration & Temperature Mapping Ensure the integrity of your work with our instrument calibration services and chamber mapping. We help maintain consistent conditions and reproducible performance so that your work and results are backed by continuous facility compliance and equipment precision. Whether you seek support onsite or remotely, our team operates efficiently to provide multi-vendor support powered by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) traceable training. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Equipment Calibration Services We offer calibration services on an annual or bi-annual basis, either onsite or in our metrology lab. As a part of our calibration services package we include document verification of instrument compliance following your design specifications and requirements. Our services support the reliability of your instrumentation. ![laboratory with rows of instruments. calibration services, instrument calibration, instrument calibration services, temperature mapping, lab calibration, laboratory calibration services](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Equipment-Calibration-Services-2.webp "Equipment Calibration Services 2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Overall Lab - Mapping Services - Stability Chambers Microbiology - Autoclaves - Humidity Sensors - Incubators - Ovens - pH Meters - Transducers - Water Baths/Heat Blocks Chemistry - Balances - Centrifuges - Chart Recorders - CO2 Sensors - Data Loggers - Gauges - Photostability Chambers - Pressure Transducers - Shakers - Timers - Thermohygrometers - Thermometers - Thermocouples - Walk-In Chambers - Water Purification Systems Stability Sample Management - Freezers - Refrigerators ## Temperature & Humidity Mapping Services We perform temperature and humidity mapping on incubators, autoclaves, stability chambers, refrigerators, freezers, ovens, storage spaces, cold rooms and other equipment spaces that require uniformity in temperature and humidity testing. Our team also assists with protocol development, sensor placement, protocol execution, and writing the final report. The studies we offer include: - Protocol Preparation - Pre & Post Calibration of All Sensors - Loaded Chambers - Empty Chambers - Power Outage - Open Door Recovery - Alarm Testing - Single & Multi-point Calibration - IQ/OQ/PQ Ready To Get Started? Or Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Proven Performance "Pace® is exceptional to work with - they provide timely quotes and reports and will expedite if necessary to meet a tight schedule. Top notch vendor!" Operations ManagerMedical Device Manufacturing "Feedback and communication were prompt and the service was of high quality." Quality Control Lab ManagerWaste Management ## Integrated Laboratory Services Maintain compliant, ongoing operations with our array of talented teams. We have the people power to upkeep your facilities and instrumentation, achieve regulatory compliance, staff your projects, and outsource your research and development. [ Instrumentation Repair & Maintenance Instrumentation Repair & Maintenance ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/maintenance-and-repair/) [ Cleanroom Testing & Certification Cleanroom Testing & Certification ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) [ Laboratory Relocations Laboratory Relocations ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/laboratory-relocation/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Maintenance and Repair](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/maintenance-and-repair/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Experienced & Reliable Lab Equipment Repair & Maintenance Achieve your desired results while avoiding expensive downtime with our lab equipment maintenance and repair services. We operate with efficiency by providing multi-vendor support powered by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) traceable training across various analytical instruments and scientific equipment suppliers. Our ISO 9001:2015 accredited experts deliver the level of service, support, and ongoing product knowledge needed to keep your laboratory instruments in peak condition. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Scientific Instrument Services & Equipment Maintenance Whether your facility is equipped for research, testing, production, or other purposes, each setting has its own set of characteristics, requirements, and restrictions. With decades of experience across diverse labs and industries, our technicians are mindful of your investments and expectations, ensuring the delivery of the most fitting services for your needs. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Scientific-Instrument-Services-Equipment-Maintenance.webp "Scientific Instrument Services & Equipment Maintenance – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Instrumentation Our team is trained to service a wide range of instrumentation across various equipment manufacturers, enabling greater responsiveness and adaptability to your evolving needs. - High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) - Ultra (high) performance liquid chromatography (UPLC, UHPLC) - Ion Chromatography (IC) - Liquid Chromatography (LC, LC-MS) - Gas Chromatography (GC, GC-MS) - Dissolution Manufacturers Our experience with multiple OEMs not only sharpens our problem-solving abilities for addressing your facility's unique needs but also allows you to consolidate service contracts through our multi-vendor support. - AB Sciex - Agilent - CTC Analytics Multi-Samplers - Distek - Hanson - Shimadzu - Thermo/Dionex - Waters Qualification Our expert technicians perform equipment qualifications on water systems, compressed air and gas systems, HVAC systems, autoclaves, stability chambers, incubators, refrigerators, freezers, ovens, and other equipment that has specific user requirements. We provide documented verification that your equipment complies with engineering design specifications and requirements. - User Requirements (URS) - Design Qualifications (DQ) - Installation Qualification (IQ) - Operational Qualification (OQ) - Performance Qualification (PQ) - Chamber Mapping - Certification [**Cleanroom Qualification Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) Certification Our technicians are highly skilled at certifying biological safety cabinets (BSC), laminar flow HEPA workstations, fume hoods, compounding isolators and other equipment that has specific user requirements. - HEPA Filter Integrity - HEPA Filter Velocity - Airflow Visualization - Viable Air Sampling - Viable Surface Sampling - Temperature & Humidity Uniformity - IQ/OQ/PQ [**Cleanroom Certification Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) ## Flexible Service Options Each facility has its own operational requirements and restrictions, which is why we provide versatile instrument servicing options to best meet your business needs. Whether you’re looking for full-service contracts, a dedicated resource, or time and material arrangements, our team is ready to help. ### Service Agreements Traditional service contracts include maintenance, repair, and qualification options. All our plans are supported by OEM traceable trained technicians and include same day remote support and 24-hour emergency response times. ### Dedicated Resources An instrument service technician remains onsite at your location to oversee daily maintenance and routine service. We also offer training and trouble-shooting tips to end users and respond to repairs immediately. ### Time And Materials Our arrangements are designed to provide fast, responsive, and reliable service when you need it. Our team’s vast multi-vendor instrumentation knowledge, including legacy and newer models, allow us to address challenges straight away, rather than require repeat service visits. ## Proven Performance "The service technician was very knowledgeable and diagnosed the issue with our GC right away. He had all of the needed parts with him and we were up and running the same day. The service was absolutely perfect! This issue was one that the manufacturer technician was unable to diagnose and repair. We will definitely use Pace® again!" VPLaboratory Testing "Pace® is exceptional to work with – they provide timely quotes and reports, and will expedite if necessary to meet a tight schedule. Top notch vendor!" Operations ManagerMedical Device Manufacturing "Feedback and communication were prompt and the service was of high quality." Quality Control Lab ManagerWaste Management Ready To Get Started? Or Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Vacuum Pump Repair Services Our vacuum pump services on a variety of brands and pump types include repairs, rebuilds, and sales. Repairs are conducted by experienced technicians that perform quality checks as part of each repair — from Rotary vane pumps to dry scroll to diaphragm. Types of pumps include Agilent, Alcatel, Edwards, Leybold, Pfeiffer, and Varian. ## Integrated Laboratory Services Maintain compliant, ongoing operations with our array of talented teams. We have the people power to upkeep your facilities and instrumentation, achieve regulatory compliance, staff your projects, and outsource your research and development. [ Calibration & Mapping Services Calibration & Mapping Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/instruments/calibration-and-mapping/) [ Cleanroom Testing & Certification Cleanroom Testing & Certification ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) [ Laboratory Relocations Laboratory Relocations ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/laboratory-relocation/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Instruments](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Responsive Laboratory Instrumentation & Equipment Services Ensure your lab instruments and equipment are working at peak performance with routine services. Our integrated facility services include a range of support options to help consolidate your partnerships and ensure your operations comply with relevant quality standards. By pairing decades of laboratory and CDMO operations experience, we understand the challenges you face firsthand and offer customizable solutions to fit your unique needs. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Supporting Optimal Operations & Compliance ### Maintenance & Repair We operate with efficiency by providing multi-vendor support powered by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) traceable training across various analytical instruments and scientific equipment suppliers. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/maintenance-and-repair/) ### Calibration & Mapping We maintain consistent conditions and reproducible performance to ensure your work and results remain precise and in compliance. Our team works both onsite and offsite to calibrate your equipment as well as perform temperature and humidity mapping. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/instruments/calibration-and-mapping/) ## Integrated Laboratory Services Maintain compliant, ongoing operations with our array of talented teams. We have the people power to upkeep your facilities and instrumentation, achieve regulatory compliance, staff your projects, and outsource your research and development. [ Facilties Facilties ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/) [ Scientific Staff Scientific Staff ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/) [ Regulatory & Compliance Regulatory & Compliance ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Performance and Management](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/performance-and-management/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Maintain Oversight While Minimizing Inputs Ensure your laboratory professionals are supported in their scientific work. Our programs are designed to increase your lab’s efficiency through delegation, workload progress management and labor deployment. - Day-To-Day Team Management - Ongoing Program Optimization - Deliverable Performance Reporting - Staffing Level Adjustments Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Streamlining Program Management Our program managers oversee and report on key deliverables to ensure your laboratory’s requirements are met. We measure program performance in three core business areas. ![Pace Scientists working in laboratory. Life science staffing agency, lab professionals](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Streamlining-Program-Management.webp "Streamlining Program Management – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Budget Management - Chargeability - Project Staff Level (FTE/Project) - Projects Supported - Cost Per Resource - Techniques/FTE Time Management - Percent On-Time - Average Time to Complete - Training Progress - Workload Completed - Progress Reporting Workflow Management - Throughput - Sample Lots Tested - Product Development Milestones - Productivity Goals - Turnaround ## Download Focused on the Future As a Lab Manager, you’re the driving force behind innovation, ensuring that critical research moves forward—even when challenges arise. But in an era of shifting priorities, tight budgets, and workforce disruptions, how do you keep your lab operating at peak efficiency? Those who adapt, streamline staffing, and embrace future-focused strategies will lead the charge. By learning from industry insights and leveraging creative solutions, you can build a lab that doesn’t just survive uncertainty—it thrives in it. [ Access Insights Access Insights ](https://info.pacelabs.com/whitepaper-focused-on-the-future-scientific-staffing) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PLS_Focused-on-the-Future-Cover-page.webp "PLS_Focused-on-the-Future-Cover-page.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace Scientists working in laboratory. Life science staffing agency, lab professionals](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Going-Beyond-Scientific-Recruitment.webp "Going Beyond Scientific Recruitment – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Going Beyond Scientific Recruitment We’re here to help solve your lab needs, which means our support extends beyond just KPIs. Whether it’s day-to-day management, annual performance reviews, or employee benefits, we deliver where it matters most. ## Proven Scientific Staffing Performance ### Cross Training Solutions In An Animal Health Company [ Case Study Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Case%20Study_SIS_Cross%20Training%20Solutions.pdf) ### Recall Response In A Production Comany [ Case Study Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Case%20Study_SIS_Recall%20Response.pdf) ### Multiple Headcount Restrictions Solutions In A Large Company [ Case Study Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Case%20Study_SIS_Headcount%20Restrictions.pdf) ## How We Work ## On-site Support & Scientific Oversight To Solve Your Lab Needs. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives, supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency and the highest level of assistance possible. We are a community of scientists who are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. By utilizing more than 40 years of expertise in running labs, we provide you with experienced professionals and services to support you and your scientific work. We are not only committed to helping you develop and innovate your products, but we make sure to stay informed on the latest scientific technologies and methods to ensure we deliver you the best results. [ More About Pace® More About Pace® ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/) ## Integrated Laboratory Services When your team needs additional support, our scientists are ready. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained experts add power to your project – whether that’s in our lab or in yours. [ Laboratory Staffing Laboratory Staffing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/laboratory-staffing/) [ Support Your Science Support Your Science ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/customized-solutions/) [ Life Sciences Life Sciences ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Customized Solutions](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/customized-solutions/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Powering Your Projects with Laboratory Professionals Focus on the work you love, not on logistics. We build customized staffing solutions that connect you with the right lab professionals needed to drive progress and maximize your lab’s potential. Our team creates custom solutions that meet your unique business needs and workflow requirements to keep your lab running smoothly. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Download Focused on the Future ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PLS_Focused-on-the-Future-Cover-page.webp "PLS_Focused-on-the-Future-Cover-page.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As a Lab Manager, you’re the driving force behind innovation, ensuring that critical research moves forward—even when challenges arise. But in an era of shifting priorities, tight budgets, and workforce disruptions, how do you keep your lab operating at peak efficiency? Those who adapt, streamline staffing, and embrace future-focused strategies will lead the charge. By learning from industry insights and leveraging creative solutions, you can build a lab that doesn’t just survive uncertainty—it thrives in it. [ Access Insights Access Insights ](https://info.pacelabs.com/whitepaper-focused-on-the-future-scientific-staffing) ## Overcome Constraints With People Powered Solutions Headcount Restrictions Full-time employee restrictions make it difficult to complete routine scientific processes. Resolve staffing issues and FTE restrictions with our flexible workforce solutions. We provide skilled scientists with on-site management to keep your projects moving. Combatting Turnover Contractor term limits result in loss of knowledge and productivity. Our model adds stability to your staff, minimizing contractor turnover while handling training and HR functions. Quicker Turnaround The inability to complete routine functions creates backlogs in your labs that dampens progress. With our on-site monitoring and program performance measurements, trust that the work is completed exactly as you require. Quality Assurance The investment in training and managing contract employees is challenging when you are facing already limited capacity. Assure the reliability of your lab’s work through our training and performance review models, which decrease rework issues, ensure training oversight, and produce reliable, timely results. Meeting Milestones Aggressive timelines and high demands are not always met with the resources you need to achieve these goals. Our flexible workforce, resource skill matrix, cross-training efforts, and goal tracking ensure that you meet your milestones. Recruiting Challenges The time investment involved in searching for qualified talent and interviewing candidates is taxing to many leaders’ capacity. Find the right talent and skillsets with our team’s support. We identify potential candidates, manage onboarding and training, and provide HR management. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Overcome-Constraints-With-People-Powered-Solutions.webp "Overcome Constraints With People Powered Solutions – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Proven Scientific Staffing Performance ### Cross Training Solutions In An Animal Health Company [ Case Study Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Case%20Study_SIS_Cross%20Training%20Solutions.pdf) ### Recall Response In A Production Comany [ Case Study Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Case%20Study_SIS_Recall%20Response.pdf) ### Multiple Headcount Restrictions Solutions In A Large Company [ Case Study Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Case%20Study_SIS_Headcount%20Restrictions.pdf) ## How We Work ## Integrated Laboratory Services When your team needs additional support, our scientists are ready. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained experts can add power to your project – whether that’s in our lab or in yours. [ Life Sciences Life Sciences ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) [ Performance & Management Performance & Management ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/performance-and-management/) [ Laboratory Staffing Laboratory Staffing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/laboratory-staffing/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Laboratory Staffing](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/laboratory-staffing/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Laboratory Staffing to Maintain Your Operations Keep your lab running smoothly with our flexible, people-powered solutions. Utilizing our extensive lab expertise, we help expand your lab’s capabilities with qualified scientific minds committed to moving your project forward. Collaborate with us for the answer to your lab staffing needs. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Download Focused on the Future ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PLS_Focused-on-the-Future-Cover-page.webp "PLS_Focused-on-the-Future-Cover-page.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As a Lab Manager, you’re the driving force behind innovation, ensuring that critical research moves forward—even when challenges arise. But in an era of shifting priorities, tight budgets, and workforce disruptions, how do you keep your lab operating at peak efficiency? Those who adapt, streamline staffing, and embrace future-focused strategies will lead the charge. By learning from industry insights and leveraging creative solutions, you can build a lab that doesn’t just survive uncertainty—it thrives in it. [ Access Insights Access Insights ](https://info.pacelabs.com/whitepaper-focused-on-the-future-scientific-staffing) ## Our Process Our team listens and collaborates with you to develop a staffing solution that works. From individuals to a robust team, our scientific staffing solutions are tailored to meet your specific needs. By delegating routine functions to our dedicated professionals, your in-house staff gains more time to focus on core business activities. 1 Analyzing 2 Integrating 3 Operating 4 Monitoring Analyzing Our team leverages robust industry knowledge to fully assess the needs of your laboratory. We then work with you to establish benchmarks and begin activities to meet the quality and compliance requirements of your project. - Position Assessment - Scientific Recruiting - Technical Review - Candidate Qualification Integrating We carefully and strategically design the right program for your needs and hand select uniquely qualified talent for your project. Our team then manages onboarding and human resources functions in a seamless transition, so you know your project is well taken care of. - Program Set Up - Talent Selection - Onboarding & HR Management Operating We provide you with onsite support paired with ongoing project management. We place highly skilled scientists in your laboratory, coordinate skill set training, provide work direction/delegation as well as provide ongoing oversite and personnel management. - Personnel Management - Performance Reviews - Professional Development Monitoring Our team continuously monitors program performance and provides frequent updates for your project. We ensure quality and efficiency with ongoing metrics and reporting, as well as manage your resource skill matrix. - Deliverable Performance - Metrics & Reporting - Staffing Levels - Program Leadership ### Insourcing Vs. Staff Augmentation Our insourcing model allows us to bypass contractor limitations and solve common hurdles associated with temporary staff or staff augmentation. Whether you need project-based staff or a full-service solution, we provide options customized to your requirements. Learn more about how we measure success. [ Program Performance Program Performance ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/performance-and-management/) ### Scientific Insourcing Solutions - Offload Routine Scientific Functions - Bypass FTE Restrictions - Provide Reliable, Timely Test Results - Support Staff Stability & Productivity Support - Monitor On-Site Activities & Produce Reports - Respond Flexibly to Demand - Find the Right Talent & Skill Sets - Gain Insights on Deliverables & KPIs ## Proven Scientific Staffing Performance It’s the science of people. The science of scale. The science of worrying less and achieving more. "They manage expectations and stressful situations born from a reduction in headcount – but not in workload. They have been inventive in reducing overtime by working in overlapping shifts. The work is getting done and we are meeting our timelines." Laboratory ManagerResearch & Development [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/customized-solutions/) ### Your Milestones, Our Mission Get tailored scientific staffing support from our team of scientists, not a standard science staffing agency. Our people-powered solutions make it happen. [ Find Your Team Find Your Team ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### Amazing Benefits For Dedicated Scientists You’re meticulous. Methodical. Passionate. You’re a scientist. Are you ready to do work that moves the world forward (And enjoy great full-time benefits!)? [ Join The Team Join The Team ](https://pacelabs.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers) ## Keeping Pace® With Pharma Discover unique insights to meet milestones, achieve regulatory compliance, and relieve internal constraints. [ Read Our Blog Read Our Blog ](https://www.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace/life-sciences-blog/) ## How We Work ## Integrated Laboratory Services When your team needs additional support, our scientists are ready. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained experts can add power to your project – whether that’s in our lab or in yours. [ Performance & Management Performance & Management ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/performance-and-management/) [ Support Your Science Support Your Science ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/customized-solutions/) [ Life Sciences Life Sciences ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Scientific Staff](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Scientific Staffing Solutions to Drive Progress Expand your capacity with our qualified scientific experts who are committed to moving your project forward. Our insourcing services keep your lab running smoothly by curating scientific staffing solutions that meet your business needs and workflow requirements. From individual placements to a robust team, our staffing models are tailored to allow your in-house team to focus on core business while delegating routine scientific functions to ours. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Supporting Optimal Operations & Compliance ### Laboratory Staffing Backed by decades of experience both in our labs and labs like yours, we apply a proven approach to laboratory staffing. Our deep scientific background sets us apart in both identifying and maintaining compatible talent to support your operations. Dig deeper into the steps we take to differentiate our programs and apply a comprehensive process. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/laboratory-staffing/) ### Support Your Science We go beyond scientific recruitment to hand-pick an elite team for your project, manage their day-to-day activities, and continually support your science. By providing ongoing assistance, our services help overcome turnover constraints, resolve workload backlogs, ensure quality assurance, and recruit qualified talent to meet pivotal milestones. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/customized-solutions/) ### Performance & Management We are more than a staffing agency. Our performance and management reports provide oversight and control without additional work from your team. By partnering with us, the responsibility of managing budget, time, and workflows shifts off your plate so you can get back to more pressing responsibilities. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/performance-and-management/) ## Download Focused on the Future ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PLS_Focused-on-the-Future-Cover-page.webp "PLS_Focused-on-the-Future-Cover-page.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") As a Lab Manager, you’re the driving force behind innovation, ensuring that critical research moves forward—even when challenges arise. But in an era of shifting priorities, tight budgets, and workforce disruptions, how do you keep your lab operating at peak efficiency? Those who adapt, streamline staffing, and embrace future-focused strategies will lead the charge. By learning from industry insights and leveraging creative solutions, you can build a lab that doesn’t just survive uncertainty—it thrives in it. [ Access Insights Access Insights ](https://info.pacelabs.com/whitepaper-focused-on-the-future-scientific-staffing) ## Integrated Laboratory Services Maintain compliant, ongoing operations with our array of talented teams. We have the people power to upkeep your facilities and instrumentation, achieve regulatory compliance, staff your projects, and outsource your research and development. [ Facilties Facilties ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/) [ Instruments Instruments ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/) [ Regulatory & Compliance Regulatory & Compliance ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Compliance and Audit Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/compliance-and-audit-services/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Quality Compliance & Auditing Our team of experienced consultants is dedicated to helping you achieve regulatory compliance and quality assurance, while optimizing your business processes and performance. With a thorough understanding of biotech and pharmaceutical operations, and the regulatory challenges facing these industries, we have the experience, the skills, and the talent to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions. Trust our pharmaceutical compliance consulting team to offer the customized support you are searching for. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Quality by Design for Outsourced Operations This webinar will unpack the essential compliance challenges facing today’s virtual and hybrid pharmaceutical companies and provide a clear roadmap for mitigating risk across outsourced GXP operations [ Register now Register now ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quality-by-design-for-outsourced-operations) ## QA/QC Services ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. FDA regulatory consultants, FDA regulatory consulting, FDA regulatory consultant, Regulatory affairs consultant, Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Consulting, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Consulting, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/QA-QC-Services.webp "QA-QC Services – Pace Analytical") GMP Compliance Successful compliance requires knowledge of the current regulatory environment and effective quality/risk management. We can help with: - Assessing Existing Quality Systems - Conducting Risk Assessments - Developing Effective and ‘Right-sized’ Compliance Programs and Quality Systems - Ensuring best practices in cGMP, GLP, GTP, ISO, CLIA - Training Programs for Compliance & CAPA - Remediating Audit or Inspection Findings Audits Credible audits are essential for demonstrating and maintaining compliance. Our professionals can help with: - Third-party Audits and Supplier Selection Audits - Benchmarking and Gap Analysis - Quality Improvement - Regulatory Inspection Readiness - Critical Phase Inspections Training We can help develop and promote employee behavior that aligns regulatory requirements with business goals, including: - Training for GXP Compliance - Quality Assurance Strategies - Report-writing, Deviation-reporting, and Root Cause Workshops ## Benefits of Using Expert Consultants for Conducting GXP Supplier and Internal Audits This white paper explores the advantages of engaging expert consultants for GXP (Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) supplier and internal audits in the pharmaceutical/biotech industries. It highlights how consultants bring specialized skills, objectivity, and efficiency to the entire audit process, ultimately contributing to improved compliance, risk management, and operational excellence for the companies that contract them to perform audits on their behalf. [ Download Whitepaper Download Whitepaper ](https://info.pacelabs.com/benefits-of-expert-consultants-for-gxp-supplier-internal-audits) ## Your Trusted Quality Assurance Consultants ### Your Goals Whether you’re a start-up that requires high-level consulting about compliance, regulatory, or validation strategies or an established organization with targeted requirements for a specific project, you have a vision for achieving your organization’s milestones. ### Our Approach We learn about your business, project, and methodologies, then provide you support with our technical skills, professional demeanor, and attention to detail. Our talented personnel are committed to understanding your needs and delivering practical validation, regulatory, and compliance outcomes. ## Integrated Professional Services When your team needs additional support, we are ready to jump in to meet demand. Our diverse range of expertise allows us to aid in a variety of projects and programs. [ Central Labs Central Labs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/) [ Validation Services Validation Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) [ Fda Regulatory Consulting Fda Regulatory Consulting ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/fda-regulatory-consulting/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [FDA Regulatory Consulting](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/fda-regulatory-consulting/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Advancing Therapeutics Through Pivotal Regulatory Affairs Approvals Maintain progress as your program reaches pivotal regulatory stages by engaging our experts to identify, prepare, and submit the appropriate materials to regulators. We provide expert insights on the best pathways forward to ensure adequate funding and technical support. With drug development being such an extensive, detail-oriented process, partnering with world-class regulatory affairs consultants helps safeguard your progress and maintain efficiency. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## The 505(b)(2) Marketing Approval Pathway In our newest whitepaper, experts review regulatory approval pathways and expands on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 505(b)(2) New Drug Application (NDA) Approval Pathway. If your program innovates products already on the market, there may be opportunities to conserve resources with insights outlined in this free resource. [ Access Whitepaper Access Whitepaper ](https://info.pacelabs.com/whitepaper-the-505b2-marketing-approval-pathway) ## Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Services Our understanding of the domestic and international regulatory challenges facing biotech and pharmaceutical operations enables our experts to provide comprehensive support across the drug development pipeline. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. FDA regulatory consultants, FDA regulatory consulting, FDA regulatory consultant, Regulatory affairs consultant, Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Consulting, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Consulting, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Pharmaceutical-Regulatory-Affairs-Services.webp "Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Services – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Regulatory Strategy Leverage our expertise in drug development for pharmaceuticals, biologics, gene therapies and drug-device combination products. Our team has extensive knowledge in the US and EU regulations. - Regulatory Advisory Consulting - Gap Analysis - Feasibility Assessment - CMC Consulting Designations And Expedited Programs Determine the best path forward for your therapeutic or device. Our consultants provide insights to guide you through designations that support your program. - Orphan Drug Designation and Annual Reports (FDA and EMA) - Rare Pediatric Disease Designation - Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy Designation - Qualified Infectious Disease Product Designation - Expedited Programs - ○ Fast Track Designation - ○ Breakthrough Therapy Designation Interactions With Agency Be ready for your engagement with regulatory agencies such as the FDA and EMA. From developing regulatory strategy and authoring meeting requests/briefing packages to meeting preparation and attendance, we provide the level of support you need. - Formal Meetings with FDA Type A, B, C, D - Pre-IND Meeting - End of Phase 2 (EOP2) Meeting - Pre-NDA Meeting / Pre-BLA Meeting - INTERACT Meeting IND Authoring Garner in-depth guidance for your regulatory applications, including authoring of regulatory documents and in-house publishing capabilities. Our team of experts provide full writing and publishing support as well as content, QC, and formatting review. - Authoring Regulatory Documents - Investigational New Drug Application (IND) - Biologic License Application (BLA) - New Drug Application (NDA) - 505(b)(2) NDA Application [**READ WHITEPAPER**](https://info.pacelabs.com/en-us/download-ind-consulting-whitepaper) eCTD Publishing Submit your regulatory documents to the FDA Electronic Submission Gateway (ESG) portal with confidence. 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Our diverse range of regulatory experts allows us to aid in a variety of projects and programs. [ Validation Services Validation Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/validation-and-compliance/) [ Quality Compliance & Audits Quality Compliance & Audits ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/compliance-and-audit-services/) [ Central Labs Central Labs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Regulatory and Compliance](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Navigate Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Requirements Ensure your business operations adhere to requirements and regulatory affairs expectations with our compliance services. We understand that constantly evolving expectations and business constraints make it challenging for you to keep up. We specialize in numerous industry sectors to provide relief where you need it most. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) PFAS Compliance Questions? LET US HELP [ contact us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## PFAS Regulation As the concern for the adverse impact PFAS can have on human health grows, so do the number of rules and regulations aimed at assessing and addressing PFAS in the environment. Today, PFAS chemicals are covered by a wide range of state and federal regulations. ## Supporting Optimal Operations & Compliance ### FDA Regulatory Consulting As your drug development program reaches pivotal regulatory stages, our experts ensure you maintain progress by identifying, preparing, and submitting the appropriate materials to regulators. 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We also focus on database population, acquisition integration and dossier preparation for customer data requests. - Composition Information - International Chemical Inventories (TSCA, CDSL/CNDSL, etc.) - REACH Registration/SVHC Status - State, Federal & International Regulations (CA Prop 65, RCRA, WEEE/RoHS Compliance, etc.) - Toxicological & Biological Information - Exposure Limits & Controls - Raw Material Safety Data Sheets - Regulatory Questionnaires, TDS/PDS, etc. [ Learn More About Raw Materials Data Management ](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/supply-chain-risk-management/) ## Integrated Laboratory Services Maintain compliant, ongoing operations with our array of talented teams. We have the people power to upkeep your facilities and instrumentation, achieve regulatory compliance, staff your projects, and outsource your research and development. [ Facilties Facilties ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/) [ Instruments Instruments ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/instruments/) [ Scientific Staff Scientific Staff ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/scientific-staff/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [Petroleum - Water & Liquid](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Petroleum Contamination In Water Petroleum contamination can be a significant health and environmental hazard. Gasoline, diesel, oil, and other petroleum products can seep into water sources through leaks, spills, or improper disposal. Consuming or using contaminated water can pose serious health risks, including skin irritation, respiratory issues, and certain types of cancer. Moreover, petroleum pollutants can have a detrimental impact on aquatic ecosystems, harming plants, animals, and microorganisms. Water testing for petroleum contaminants allows for early detection and remediation, safeguarding the well-being of individuals, communities, and the environment. Pace offers a wide range of testing services for petroleum contaminants in all types of water: drinking water, groundwater, surface water, and wastewater. QUALITY RESULTS REQUIRE QUALITY TESTING READY TO GET STARTED? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Who We Serve ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING & ENGINEERING 1 OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION 2 REFINERIES AND PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS 3 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE FACILITIES 4 RETAIL 5 MUNICIPALITIES AND REGULATORY AGENCIES 6 INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES 7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING & ENGINEERING Many environmental projects include testing groundwater and surface water for petroleum contamination to assess the impact of industrial activity on water quality and provide data-driven recommendations for remediation and prevention strategies. OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION Water testing for petroleum contamination is required in oil and gas exploration to prevent environmental damage and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This testing helps identify and mitigate the risk of water pollution caused by drilling activities, protecting both ecosystems and human health. REFINERIES AND PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS Refineries and petrochemical plants must ensure the safety of their operations and maintain regulatory compliance. Regular environmental testing helps identify potential leaks or spills, enabling prompt remediation and minimizing the environmental impact and potential health hazards associated with contaminated water. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE FACILITIES Transportation and bulk storage facilities frequently test groundwater and surface water to detect potential leaks or spills from tanks and pipelines, ensuring the integrity of their infrastructure and minimizing environmental and health risks. RETAIL By detecting the presence of contaminants, such as gasoline and diesel fuel, in groundwater or surface water near a storage tank, operators can proactively monitor for potential leaks or breaches in their storage systems. This analysis allows them to take timely corrective action to prevent further environmental damage and potential regulatory penalties. MUNICIPALITIES AND REGULATORY AGENCIES By proactively testing water for petroleum contaminants, municipalities can identify issues early, implement effective remediation measures, and ensure access to clean, safe drinking water. Regular testing also helps municipalities demonstrate their commitment and maintain public trust in the quality of local water supplies. INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES Businesses can demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance by proactively testing for petroleum contaminants. Additionally, monitoring water quality can help avoid potential legal liabilities and fines associated with non-compliance while protecting the facility's reputation and maintaining public trust. ## Analyzing Petroleum Contaminants In Water For Regulatory Compliance ##### DRINKING WATER Several petroleum-based contaminants, such as benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTEX), are covered by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) due to their potential risk to human health. By regularly monitoring and analyzing water samples for the presence and concentration of these contaminants, water utilities and regulatory agencies can ensure that public drinking water supplies remain below the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). ##### GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER Testing groundwater and surface water for petroleum contaminants is crucial for regulatory compliance. Various regulations, such as the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), establish guidelines and enforceable standards for the permissible levels of petroleum contaminants in surface water and groundwater. State-specific programs also monitor and assess the quality of groundwater resources to protect drinking water supplies. Compliance with these regulations requires regular monitoring and testing of water sources for petroleum contaminants, such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX), as well as total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH). ##### WASTEWATER The EPA’s Effluent Limitations Guidelines and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program govern the discharge of pollutants, including petroleum contaminants, into surface waters. These regulations require facilities to monitor and test their wastewater for contaminants, such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX), as well as total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), to ensure compliance with established effluent limitations and water quality criteria. Typically, states administer the NPDES program and may add additional requirements for wastewater monitoring through this and other state-level regulatory actions. [**Contact Pace® for Compliance Testing**](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Petroleum Contamination Special Projects Pace® offers petroleum contamination testing to help consultants, engineers, and industries with a wide range of environmental testing needs. ![Oil refinery at night. Petroleum contamination, Petroleum contaminants, Petroleum hydrocarbon forensics, Petroleum hydrocarbons, Total Petroleum hydrocarbons](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Petroleum-special-Projects.webp "Petroleum special Projects – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Remediation Decommissioned manufactured gas plants pose significant technical and financial challenges to successor property owners, including municipalities and other public entities undertaking brownfields revitalization. Analysis of local groundwater and surface water helps identify the presence and concentration of petroleum contaminants and delineate the area of contamination to aid in the remediation of former MGP sites. Pipeline Monitoring Surface and groundwater analysis can help oil and gas pipeline operators detect potential leaks and assess pipeline integrity. With regular testing for petroleum contaminants in the ground and surface waters around a pipeline, operators can proactively address potential issues and implement appropriate maintenance or repair measures to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system. Underground Storage Tank (UST) Monitoring Regular testing of local groundwater and surface water for petroleum contaminants can help property owners monitor the integrity of their underground storage tanks (UST). By analyzing the water surrounding USTs, operators can identify the presence of contaminants, such as petroleum hydrocarbons, which may indicate a leak or breach in the tank system. Regular water analysis can also help evaluate the effectiveness of leak detection systems and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Environmental Site Assessments Environmental site assessments are frequently performed before a property is purchased, sold, or approved for a specific use, particularly when the site was part of the oil and gas supply chain: gas stations, transportation and storage facilities, refineries, etc. The data from the analysis of local groundwater and surface water helps property owners, buyers, and regulators evaluate the environmental risks associated with a property, make informed decisions about the property's value and suitability, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Emergency Response In the event of incidents such as pipeline ruptures, tanker truck accidents, train derailments, or storage tank leaks, analyzing groundwater and surface water for petroleum contaminants can provide valuable insights into the concentration and distribution of contaminants in the impacted area. By rapidly assessing local water contamination levels, emergency response teams can develop targeted and effective cleanup strategies, prioritize resources and efforts, and minimize the environmental and public health risks associated with petroleum contaminants. Water analysis is also used to monitor the progress and effectiveness of remediation efforts, reducing long-term environmental impacts and potential liability issues. ## Petroleum Hydrocarbon Forensics Petroleum hydrocarbon forensics uses advanced analytical techniques and methods to identify the source, age, and distribution of petroleum contaminants in the environment. Petroleum hydrocarbon forensics can be useful in determining the source of contamination, as petroleum products are chemically complex and can be highly variable in composition. Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) TPH is used to quantify the concentration of petroleum-based hydrocarbon contaminants present in an environmental sample. In combination with other analytical techniques, TPH can contribute to the overall understanding of the contamination and support forensic investigations. **[Learn more about TPH Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/)** Petroleum Hydrocarbon Identification (PHI) PHI is used to characterize petroleum-based hydrocarbon contaminants in environmental samples by providing detailed information on the composition, source, and age of the contaminants. Crucial for forensic analysis of environmental contamination, this information can help identify responsible parties, determine the extent of the contamination, and guide remediation efforts. Saturated Hydrocarbon Analysis (SHC) SHC is a specialized technique used to identify and quantify saturated hydrocarbon compounds, such as alkanes and cycloalkanes, in environmental samples. By providing detailed information on the composition and origin of these contaminants, SHC also aids in identifying responsible parties, assessing the extent of contamination, and guiding effective remediation strategies. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS) A common component of petroleum-based contamination, VOCs pose significant risks to human health and the environment. Due to their volatile nature, VOCs can migrate through soil and groundwater, leading to the contamination of air, drinking water, and ecosystems. Characterization of VOCs can help identify their source. Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHS) And Alkylated PAHs PAHs and alkylated PAHs are a class of organic compounds formed primarily through the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and other organic materials. PAHs and alkylated PAHs are known for their persistence and potential toxicity. Testing groundwater and surface water samples for PAHs and alkylated PAHs is essential for environmental compliance and can help identify the source of the contaminants. Geochemical Biomarker Analysis Geochemical Biomarker Analysis is used to identify and characterize specific organic compounds, or biomarkers, that provide valuable information about the source, age, and depositional environment of the organic material, including petroleum contaminants, in an environmental sample. Paraffin, Isoparaffin, Aromatic, Naphthenes, And Olefin (PIANO) PIANO is a methodology that uses gas chromatography coupled with mass spectroscopy to identify and characterize hundreds of hydrocarbons in gasoline and in water samples contaminated with petroleum compounds. This analytical technique plays a crucial role in assessing the presence, location, and concentration of petroleum-based contaminants in the environment. ![closeup of microscope performing test on multiple test tubes. Petroleum contamination, Petroleum contaminants, Petroleum hydrocarbon forensics, Petroleum hydrocarbons, Total Petroleum hydrocarbons](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hydrocarbon-forensics.webp "Hydrocarbon forensics – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace Scientist holding up beaker looking at contents.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Biota-why-select-pace.webp "Biota-why select pace – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Why Select Pace® The largest American-owned environmental lab in North America, Pace® has a well-established reputation for delivering fast, reliable analytical services to a wide range of customers, including government agencies, industries, and environmental consultants. Pace® is NELAC and DOD certified, as well as certified in every state that offers a lab accreditation program. By leveraging our expertise, advanced analytical techniques, and cutting-edge instrumentation, we ensure that the data generated is accurate, reliable, and defensible. Our comprehensive service offerings, including project planning, sampling, and data interpretation, make Pace® the go-to resource for clients seeking to comply with environmental regulations or assess and mitigate the impacts of petroleum contaminants on the environment and human health. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_29062a93_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_29062a93_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_29062a93_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [**Groundwater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [**Wastewater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) [**Surface Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [**Drinking Water**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) **[Article: A century later, utilities still face billions in potential liabilities from obsolete manufactured gas plants](https://www.utilitydive.com/news/a-century-later-utilities-still-face-billions-in-potential-liabilities-fro/606351/)** [**Case study: Underground Storage Tank Remediation**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Solid Waste](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/solid-waste/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Solid Waste Testing Services Solid waste sample matrices can be challenging due to the classification of solid waste facilities, including municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, industrial waste, and radioactive waste. The Pace® national network of labs can meet the needs of any solid waste project, from routine waste classifications, to complex TCLP tests, to large toxicity determinations. REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Solid Waste FAQs Every year, the United States generates more than 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW). That waste can be characterized in multiple ways. ### What Is Solid Waste? RCRA defines solid waste as any garbage, refuse, or sludge from a wastewater treatment plant, water supply treatment plant, or air pollution control facility as well as any other discarded material, resulting from industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural operations, or community activities. This can include household trash, industrial waste, construction debris, agricultural byproducts, and more. Under RCRA, the definition of solid waste is not limited to wastes that are physically solid. Solid wastes can be liquid, semi-solid, or contain gaseous material. ### What Is Hazardous Waste? The EPA, which regulates hazardous waste under RCRA Subtitle C, considers waste hazardous waste if it is dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste can be liquids, solids, gases, or sludges and can be discarded by household, industrial, or commercial products such as oil, paints, certain electronics waste, cleaning fluids or pesticides, or the by-products of manufacturing processes. Only materials that meet the definition of solid waste under RCRA can be classified as hazardous wastes, which are subject to additional regulation. ![person in hazmat suit working with blue barrel of hazardous chemical. Hazardous waste, Solid Waste, TCLP test, Hazardous Waste characterization, Waste Characterization, RCRA waste characterization](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/RCRA-Handler.webp "RCRA Handler – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## RCRA Three Hazardous Waste Handler Classifications RCRA is considered a “cradle to grave” system because it regulates the handling of hazardous waste from creation to disposal. This ensures that hazardous waste is handled properly and does not contaminate the environment. There are three hazardous waste handler classifications: - The producer who creates the hazardous waste - The transporter, who transports the hazardous waste to the ultimate disposal site - The ultimate disposal site is a treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF) ## How Is Solid Waste Regulated? In the United States, all levels of government – federal, state, and local – are involved in regulating solid waste. RCRA acts as the framework with three comprehensive programs. Hazardous Waste RCRA Subtitle C establishes a system for controlling hazardous waste from generation through disposal ("cradle-to-grave"). This program delineates the criteria used to determine hazardous waste and establishes requirements for producers, transporters, and disposal facilities. The Department of Transportation’s [Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/) is responsible for regulating the transport of hazardous materials. Non-Hazardous Solid Waste RCRA Subtitle D establishes a system for controlling primarily non-hazardous solid waste, such as household waste. The program provides the states and local governments with guidance, policy, and regulations for the efficient waste management. Underground Storage Tanks RCRA Subtitle I regulates toxic substances and petroleum products stored in underground storage tanks (UST). The program establishes requirements for the design and operation of USTs aimed at preventing accidental spills. ![gavel on top of book. soil testing, soil testing services, soil contamination, environmental site assessment, soil management, soil characterization](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/soil-governance.webp "soil governance – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![stack of hazardous waste barrels in different colors. Hazardous waste, Solid Waste, TCLP test, Hazardous Waste characterization, Waste Characterization, RCRA waste characterization](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/hazardous-solid-waste.webp "hazardous solid waste – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Handling Hazardous Solid Waste RCRA places the responsibility on waste generators to perform hazardous waste analysis. The requirements are determined by the waste generator category, which is defined by the volume of hazardous waste generated. If deemed hazardous, waste must be treated as such at every point in its lifecycle. Noncompliance can result in steep state and/or federal penalties. The waste generator category and waste characterization determines: - Handling procedures - Storage limits - Hazardous waste disposal techniques - Record-keeping requirements and reporting - Staffing/personnel - Solid Waste Treatment Rules ## Waste Generator Categories The EPA classifies solid waste generators into three categories based on the quantity of waste generated. Large Quantity Generators (LQG) Large quantity generators generate more than 1000 kilograms (kg) of hazardous waste/month or more than 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste (P-waste code) per month. LQGs are fully regulated and must comply with all generator requirements indicated. Small Quantity Generators (SQG) Small quantity generators (SQG) generate between 100 and 1,000 kg/month of hazardous waste and accumulate no more than 6,000 kg of hazardous waste on-site at any one time. Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) Conditionally exempt small quantity generators generate less than 100 kg/month non-acute hazardous waste per calendar month or less than 1 kg/month of acutely hazardous waste. CESQGs can never accumulate more than 1,000 kg of hazardous waste or greater than 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste at any time. ![refinery at night. Hazardous waste, Solid Waste, TCLP test, Hazardous Waste characterization, Waste Characterization, RCRA waste characterization](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/waste-generator.webp "waste generator – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Is Hazardous Waste Characterized? A solid waste not specifically listed as hazardous waste from non-specific or specific sources or otherwise excluded by statute is considered hazardous if it meets one or more of the following characteristics as defined in 40 CFR Part 261 Subpart C. ![row of test tubes with blue liquid. Biological Tissue Analysis (BIOTA), Pace Biota laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/biota-test-methods-2.webp "biota test methods 2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Toxicity Characteristics When extracted according to procedures defined in EPA SW-846, the waste produces an extract that contains listed contaminants above the Regulatory Level cited in the regulation. Ignitability Characteristics - A defined liquid with a flash point <60oC - A non-liquid that burns when ignited as defined - An ignitable compressed gas as defined Corrosivity Characteristics - Aqueous with a pH <2 or >12.5 - Liquid that corrodes steel at >6.35mm/y Reactivity Characteristics - Unstable and readily undergoes violent change without detonating - Reacts violently with water - Generates toxic gases when mixed with water - A cyanide or sulfide waste that on exposure to pH conditions between 2 and 12.5 can generate toxic gases - Is capable of detonation or explosive reaction if subjected to a strong initiating source or if heated under confinement - Is readily capable of detonation, explosive decomposition or reaction at standard temperature and pressure ## What Is Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) The Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) is a soil sample extraction method for chemical analysis used to determine whether a material is characteristically hazardous (D-List). It is employed as an analytical method to simulate the process of leaching through a landfill. While it is one of the more common hazardous waste tests, TCLP is not a simple process. ![beakers and petri dishes in a laboratory containing soil and sediment for testing. Hazardous waste, Solid Waste, TCLP test, Hazardous Waste characterization, Waste Characterization, RCRA waste characterization](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TCLP-analysis.webp "TCLP analysis – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") TCLP Center of Excellence [ Read Blog ](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/pace-analytical-services-introduces-new-tclp-center-of-excellence) ## Pace® TCLP Center Of Excellence The world generates about 400 million tons of hazardous waste annually. Responsible businesses are concerned with adhering to regulatory standards and laws to avoid stiff penalties and fines, not to mention degradation of the environment. In-depth knowledge of the chemical components within contaminated sludge and solid waste is necessary for appropriate remedial action to minimize health risks and environmental pollution. Regulations require facilities producing this waste to know its composition and manage it properly to protect the health of their employees, the environment, and the public. RCRA specifically requires that industrial and other waste be characterized following testing protocols published by the EPA. Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure, also known as TCLP, is one of these tests, and it is not a simple process. In this blog learn why Pace® dedicated a lab to this procedure. ## Why Select Pace® ##### Pace® has provided solid waste testing for more than three decades and has deep experience gained from years of working with landfills and waste management organizations. ##### EXPERIENCED ANALYSTS Our solid waste team combines experts in a wide array of contaminants to offer industry-leading capabilities and services. ##### FAST RESULTS Waiting for lab results can cost businesses tens of thousands of dollars a day. Our national network offers fast results so you can make quick decisions. ##### THE MOST ADVANCED METHODOLOGIES With our advanced sampling equipment, testing, and analytical capabilities, you can have confidence in both your sample collection and data quality. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6aca60e6_item1) - [Pace® Environmental Emergency Response ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6aca60e6_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6aca60e6_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** When disaster strikes, the Pace® Environmental Emergency Response Team is here to help you act fast. [**LEARN MORE**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) **[Environmental Services for Solids, Soil and Sediment Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Bedrock Sampling](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/bedrock-sampling/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Bedrock Evaluation With over thirty years of experience, Pace® offers advanced, comprehensive bedrock and waste rock assessments and testing. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data objectives, supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. **Discover Our Capabilities** [ ](#fracking) [ Hydraulic Fracturing Drilling and Exploration (Fracking) ](#fracking) [ ](#mining-waste) [ Mining Waste Characterization and Evaluation ](#mining-waste) [ ](#fractured-bedrock) [ Investigation of fractured bedrock contamination ](#fractured-bedrock) Contact Us to learn more about these three services [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![fracking equipment against blue sky. Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fracking-equipment.webp "Fracking equipment – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)? Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is the process of injecting water, sand, and/or chemicals into a well to break up underground bedrock and release trapped oil or gas reserves. Fracking has been used commercially for more than 65 years to reach previously untapped sources of fossil fuels. Today, advanced hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques are responsible for most of the surge in U.S. oil and natural gas production. Since fracking involves injecting a chemical solution into the ground to free up oil and gas resources, there are some potential environmental impacts related to this process. These include: - Spills of chemicals at the surface - Surface-water-quality degradation from waste fluid disposal - Groundwater quality contamination - Induced seismicity from the injection of waste fluids into deep disposal wells. ## How Is Fracking Regulated? The United States Geological Survey (USGS) monitors the environmental impact fracking across the country, from potential earthquakes to degraded groundwater quality. While states have a lot of oversight of fracking at the local level, this drilling technique is also covered by a number of federal environmental programs. Clean Air Act The United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to limit emissions of some pollutants, and the agency issued new rules in 2012 to limit emissions of air pollutants from fracking. Clean Water Act (CWA) The CWA requires the EPA to develop water quality criteria for surface waters that accurately reflect the latest scientific knowledge on the impacts of pollutants on human health and the environment. Petroleum industry waste, including frac flowback and produced water, cannot be discharged to the waters of the United States, except under an NPDES or equivalent state permit. Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) RCRA gives the EPA the authority to control hazardous waste from the "cradle-to-grave and also provides a framework for the management of non-hazardous solid wastes. In 1980, the Solid Waste Disposal Act Amendments exempted drilling fluids, produced water, and other wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas wells from being regulated as hazardous waste regardless of whether the waste exhibits hazardous characteristics. Other wastes, such as unused fracturing fluids or acids, waste solvents, painting wastes, and oil and gas service wastes, generated from activities other than the well or field operations may be regulated as hazardous. RCRA also authorizes the EPA to issue orders in cases where handling, treatment, or storage of hazardous or solid waste may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to health or to the environment. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act (CERCLA) CERCLA gives the EPA broad authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances into the environment. CERCLA requires operators of oil and gas sites to report releases of hazardous substances above reportable quantities to the National Response Center. However, under Section 9601(14) of CERCLA, releases of petroleum and petroleum products are excluded. The liability and reporting provisions also do not apply to injections of fluids authorized by state law for production, enhanced recovery, or produced water. Oil and gas well operators would be required to report any releases to the environment of hazardous substances, other than petroleum, such as PCBs or pesticides, which are sometimes mixed with petroleum product. Despite the petroleum exemption, the EPA has exercised its power under CERCLA to intervene where it considers oil and gas operations to pose "imminent and substantial danger to the public health or welfare." Citing its CERCLA authority, the EPA has investigated instances of groundwater pollution it believed were related to oil and gas wells. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) TSCA provides the EPA with the authority to require reporting, record-keeping and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures. The EPA maintains a list of chemicals known as the TSCA inventory that are or have been manufactured or processed in the United States. Many of the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing are on the list. ![Derrick in grassy area near trees. Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fracking-regulations.webp "fracking regulations – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![closeup of microscope, Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Pace-Analytical-Certifications.jpg "– Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Hydraulic Fracking Services To ensure safe processes, protect the environment, and comply with emerging state regulations, Pace® provides analytical services from pre-drilling to post-drilling activities, including: - Surface Spills/Accident-Related Services - Flowback Water/Wastewater Disposal Issues - Pit Closure Analysis Support/Drill Pad Reclamation - Pre- and Post-Drill Baseline Testing - Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) - Emissions Associated with Compressors - Ground Water Compliance Monitoring ## Key Shale And Gas Markets - Marcellus Shale - Utica Shale - Eagle Ford Shale - Woodford Shale - Bakken Shale - Barnett Shale - Fayetteville Shale ![oil refinery against sunset. Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/shale-and-gas.webp "shale and gas – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![mining conveyer pouring rock into pile at gravel pit. Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bedrock-Details-Module.webp "Bedrock Details Module – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Mining Waste Characterization? Mining waste characterization is the study of the environmental impacts of mining materials and waste produced during the mining, processing, and above-ground storage of ore prior to treatment. The primary impacts associated with waste rock depend on its geochemistry and site conditions. Waste rock can be a source of contaminated, reactive materials, such as acid rock drainage, and heavy metals (e.g., arsenic.) All of these can adversely impact aquatic and other organisms, as well as surface and ground waters. Waste characterization needs to consider whether the waste will cause: - PAG (potentially acid generating materials) - Saline and/or sodic drainage (i.e., neutral mine drainage) - Leaching and mobilization of metals and contaminated compounds - Agronomic ## Types Of Mining Materials And Mining Waste ##### Derived from the extraction and processing of mineral resources, mining materials can contain large quantities of potential harmful natural materials, such as heavy metals. Extracting and processing metals and metal compounds can also result in acid mine drainage. ##### OVERBURDEN In mining, overburden refers to the layer of soil and/or rock that lies above the valuable material being mined. ##### WASTE ROCK Waste rock consists of excavated low-grade bedrock that has been transported away to access profitable ore. Waste rock is typically composed of relatively coarse, granular broken rock in the size range of sands to boulders and do not have metal concentrations of economic interest. ##### TAILINGS Tailings are the materials left over after the process of separating the valuable fraction from the uneconomic fraction of an ore. Depending on how the extraction of mineral occurs Tailings can be dangerous sources of chemicals such as heavy metals, sulfides, and radioactive content. ## Mining Waste Regulations To minimize the environmental impact of mining, sites are required to abide by legislative environmental quality standards throughout the entire mining cycle, i.e., exploration, planning, development, and mine closure. Clean Air Act (CAA) The CAA authorizes regulations to address airborne pollution that could potentially harm human health or natural resources. Mining-related situations that fall under these regulations include dust emissions that are associated with operations or tailings disposal in impoundments, exhaust emissions from heavy equipment, and emissions from processing facilities, such as smelters. Clean Water Act (CWA) The Clean Water Act authorizes the creation of rules that govern the release of harmful substances into surface water. Its ultimate aim is to ensure that all surface waters are safe and free from any hazardous discharges. One of the key mechanisms established under the ClWA is a permitting framework for the discharge of pollutants, known as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Regulations under the Clean Water Act cover various mining-related activities, including the disposal of mining-related fluids, pumping or draining of mine water to the surface, storm water runoff in mining areas, and management of seepages from mine tailings impoundments. Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) RCRA gives the EPA the authority to control hazardous waste from the "cradle-to-grave.” Most extraction and beneficiation waste from hardrock mining (the mining of metallic ores and phosphate rock) and 20 specific mineral processing wastes have been excluded from federal hazardous waste regulations under Subtitle C of RCRA. The remainder of mineral processing wastes are regulated under RCRA and subject to applicable rules. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) The TSCA focuses on controlling the development and application of new and existing chemical substances. Chemicals and hazardous materials used in the processing of ore or ore concentrates, such as sodium cyanide solutions used in the leaching of gold ores, are regulated under TSCA. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act (CERCLA) CERCLA authorizes the EPA to order the clean up any site where there is an unremedied release of a hazardous substance. Hazardous substances are broadly defined under CERCLA and encompass mining, milling, and smelter wastes that are currently not regulated by RCRA. Regulators can access special funds, take emergency measures, and hold all previous owners or contributors accountable for cleaning up the site. Surface Mining Control And Reclamation Act (SMCRA) In the United States, the main federal law governing the environmental impact of coal mining is known as SMCRA. This law established two programs: one for regulating operational coal mines and another for rehabilitating abandoned mine lands. The regulatory standards outlined in SMCRA are primarily aimed at ensuring the stability of waste piles and reservoirs. Although there are no specific provisions for identifying hazardous mining wastes in SMCRA, other potentially harmful non-coal materials connected to mining activities are subject to regulation under this law. ![mining waste water being pumped into holding pond. Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mining-waste.webp "mining waste – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Mine Waste Analytical Services Environmental challenges exist throughout the life of a mine, from exploration to closure. Pace® offers methods that determine the acid-producing potential of mine tailings, overburden, and mine waste rock. Analyses to provide acid-base accounting and predict acid mine drainage include kinetic testing with simulated weathering columns and cells. Our mining support services provide a complete range of laboratory analysis to meet the environmental requirements of the mining industry in accordance with recognized standards. These mining support services are available to assist our clients in their predictions for proposed mines and assessment at operating mines and monitoring for closure activities. - Acid Base Accounting - Humidity Cells - SPLP Testing - Overburden Analysis - Agronomic Analysis - Topsoil Analysis - Total and Extractable Metals in Soils - Groundwater and Surface Water Analysis ![pipette dropping liquid into test tube. Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mine-waste-analysis.webp "mine waste analysis – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Scientist working at computer with test tubes full of rock, water and sediment. Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mineral-testing.webp "mineral testing – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Mineral Testing Pace® provides testing and analysis for a wide range of mineral mining industries. Waste characterization needs to consider whether the waste will cause: - **Coal** – lignite (Brown), bituminous (Black – more Combustible) and anthracite (Highest ranking, based on BTU value) - **Precious Metals** – gold, silver, platinum, palladium, PGM (Platinum Group Metals) - **Base Metals** – iron, nickel, aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, manganese, titanium - **Industrial Minerals** – talc, trona, limestone, barite, bentonite, borax, clay, silica, sand & gravel aggregates, dimension stone - **Uranium** – Used to make fuel for nuclear reactors and weapons. - **Petroleum** – crude, natural gas - **Rare Earth Elements** – Pace® can analyze for all total rare earth elements in solids and dissolved rare earth elements in waters. ## Fractured Bedrock Contamination Challenging remediation sites often have contamination present in fractured sedimentary bedrock. Characterizing and conducting environmental remediation in fractured bedrock is difficult because transport is complex. Uncertainty exists regarding the direction and rate of migration, which makes identifying all contamination zones difficult. Additionally, contaminated and uncontaminated fracture zones can exist above or below each other, and drilling may risk creating a conduit between the two that did not previously exist. ![test tubes and beakers in a laboratory. Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fractured-bedrock-contamination.webp "fractured bedrock contamination – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![very closeup shot of test tube full of blue liquid. Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/core-dfn.webp "core dfn – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Core Discrete Fracture Network ApproachTM (COREDFN) Pace® provides a unique and powerful approach to the investigation of fractured bedrock contamination via an exclusive licensing agreement using the CORE Discrete Fracture Network Approach (COREDFN). COREDFN was developed to assess contaminant mass distribution in both the secondary porosity (fracture) and the primary porosity (matrix). The approach also provides a determination of transport pathways. This high-resolution approach definitively describes contaminant mass distribution and identifies which fractures are active transport pathways (not just hydraulically active ones). By coupling unique proprietary sampling with analytical methods backed by rigorous QA/QC, COREDFN provides reliable data that offers an unparalleled understanding of contamination in fractured rock. Scenarios address by COREDFN include: - Mass distribution in a dual-porosity system. - Migration pathway determination. - Contaminant mass storage in the matrix pore water and sorption to organic matter in the matrix. - Potential for strong plume retardation resulting from diffusion of mass from fractures into the matrix. - Potential for the matrix to be a long-term source of solutes as contaminant mass diffuses back to the fractures. ## Services For Bedrock Aquifers In bedrock aquifers comprised of sedimentary rock, the fracture porosity is often substantially smaller than the matrix porosity. While transport occurs through the fractures, most of the contaminant mass is often in the matrix where its movement is diffusion rate limited. To analyze bedrock aquifers, rock core samples are collected at a close spacing, adjacent to fractures and significant geological features, and in the rock matrix. The samples are logged into a custom database before crushing, microwave extraction, and analysis. ![mining core drilling samples. Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/rock-core-samples.webp "rock core samples – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace Scientist working in Laboratory. Fracking, Bedrock rock, Mining Waste, Mining Overburden, Waste Rock](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Core-DFN-Services.webp "Core DFN Services – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## COREDFN Fractured Bedrock Support Services Starting with project review and planning, Pace® will coordinate with our client and the drilling team and provide scientists to conduct all the field sampling and analyses. Pace® can also support other analytical chemistry needs (i.e., FLUTe Felt Activated Carbon Testing \[FACT\]) and Compound Specific Isotope Analyses \[CSIA\]) that are commonly associated with these types of investigations. The final product is a fully defensible, high-resolution COREDFN data report that allows the user to make reliable statements about contaminant levels and distribution, transport pathways, and the occurrence (or non-occurrence) of matrix diffusion within the rock environment. [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Vapor Intrusion/Soil Gas](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Vapor Intrusion Testing Vapor intrusion is increasingly recognized as an important exposure pathway, and state and federal agencies have placed greater emphasis on the remediation of contaminated sites. Pace® has been providing vapor intrusion testing for more than three decades. Our team has the experience and know-how to deliver reliable, defensible test results. ### QUALITY RESULTS REQUIRE QUALITY TESTING ### Ready to get started? [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### OR [ REQUEST A QUOTE REQUEST A QUOTE ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/air) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-is-vapor-intrusion-1.webp "what is vapor intrusion – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Vapor Intrusion? Vapor intrusion refers to the process by which volatile chemicals migrate from a subsurface source, such as contaminated soil or groundwater, into the indoor air of overlying or adjacent buildings. In most cases, vapor intrusion is caused by contaminated vapors migrating through the soil directly into basements or foundation slabs. Vapor intrusion can be one of the more challenging environmental assessments because every site is different and evaluating exposure pathways can be problematic. Vapor intrusion testing involves understanding the movement of VOCs from a subsurface to a building and the mixing of contaminants with indoor air. Over time, vapor intrusion processes are highly variable and can fluctuate spatially between buildings or even within one large building. State and federal guidelines suggest an approach that begins with simple screening and gradually progresses to a more complex, site-specific assessment that may involve multiple lines of evidence (MLE). ## The Path To Indoor Air Contamination Soil vapor may become contaminated when chemicals evaporate from subsurface sources. Chemicals that emit vapors are called “volatile chemicals.” Volatile chemicals include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), and inorganic substances such as elemental mercury. Subsurface sources of volatile chemicals include: - Groundwater or soil that contains volatile chemicals - Buried wastes - Non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) - Underground storage tanks or drums. Primarily due to a difference between interior and exterior pressures, soil vapor can enter a building through cracks or perforations in slabs, basement floors, and walls and through openings around sump pumps or where pipes and electrical wires extend through the foundation. If contaminated soil vapor enters a building, it mixes with the existing air to adversely impact indoor air quality. ![Sump pump below foundation of home, pathway to vapor intrusion. vapor intrusion, soil gas sampling, vapor intrusion sampling, soil vapor sampling](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/path-to-indoor-air-contamination.webp "path to indoor air contamination – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Why Choose Pace® For Vapor Intrusion Testing ##### Assessment of vapor intrusion must be carefully and repeatedly conducted by experienced professionals who understand the variability of these vapors and where, when, and how to collect indoor air samples. ##### Pace® offers a comprehensive combination of vapor intrusion delineation tools, soil vapor sampling equipment, and analytical capabilities that enable you to meet project and regulatory targets. ##### EXPERIENCED ANALYSTS Pace® vapor intrusion professionals understand the variability of soil vapors and the analytical capabilities needed by the most demanding projects. ##### FAST RESULTS Pace® offers a fast turnaround time, extensive capacity, and vast experience in the implementation of the EPA Vapor Intrusion Technical Guide and state-level regulations. ##### THE MOST ADVANCED METHODOLOGIES With our advanced soil gas sampling equipment, testing, and analytical capabilities, you can have confidence in your sample collection and data quality. [ Watch Now ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-to-15-air-webinar) ## On-Demand Webinar This webinar provides Pace® insights from over three decades of work on vapor intrusion projects and the analysis of thousands of samples. - Which compounds in soil gas and/or indoor air can be problematic? - How do I correctly interpret difficult compound results to achieve stakeholder consensus? - What are the different types of canisters available, and what are their pros and cons for vapor intrusion sampling? - What does the mass spectrum tell us? ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6a0801ac_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6a0801ac_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6a0801ac_item3) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6a0801ac_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Vapor Intrusion/Soil Gas Testing**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/) [**EPA vs. ITRC Vapor Intrusion Guidance: What You Need to Know**](https://info.pacelabs.com/epa-vs-itrc) **[Air Product Guide](https://info.pacelabs.com/airproductguide)** **[Vapor Intrusion Q & A](https://info.pacelabs.com/vapor-intrusion-qa)** [**Vapor Intrusion Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_VI-Soil%20Gas%20Test%20Methods.pdf) **[On-Demand TO-15 Webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-to-15-air-webinar)** **[Sulfides and Mercaptans](https://info.pacelabs.com/sulfides-and-mercaptans-guide)** **Webinar: [Everything You Need to Know About Vapor Intrusion Sampling](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-everything-you-need-to-know-about-vapor-intrusion-sampling)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Meteorological Monitoring](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/meteorological-monitoring/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Air Quality Permitting And Meteorological Monitoring Pace® offers a range of customizable solutions and services that support compliance, air quality permit applications, and meteorological monitoring. Our staff of highly skilled engineers, atmospheric scientists, meteorologists, computer scientists, trained technicians, and experienced project managers provide comprehensive, turnkey meteorological and air quality permitting services to our clients. From state-level source permits to Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) to New Source Review (NSR) applications to meteorological monitoring, Pace® brings unique qualifications and capabilities to support any project, no matter how complex. - Network Site Selection - Design - Installation - Operation and Maintenance - Data Validation - Analysis and Interpretation - Agency Reporting - Air Quality Permitting - Air Dispersion Modeling - NESHAP and NSPS Compliance ## Pace® Air Flow Measurement Products Indispensable for critical applications—from air permitting to meteorological monitoring. Discover the **Pace® Streamline Family**—Engineered for Excellence, Designed for You. [ Download the Brochure Now Download the Brochure Now ](https://info.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PAS_Overview%20Streamline%20Product%20Line.pdf) ### CONTACT US TODAY. [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### OR [ REQUEST A QUOTE REQUEST A QUOTE ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/air) ![meteorological monitoring device for air, Meteorological monitoring, Meteorological Data](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/meteorological-monitoring.webp "meteorological monitoring – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Meteorological Monitoring? Meteorological monitoring is essential for understanding and predicting the dispersion and transport of emissions from various sources, including variables like wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, precipitation, and atmospheric pressure. This analysis can help in assessing the potential impact of those emissions on air quality and in ensuring compliance with air quality regulations. ## What Is Air Quality Permitting? Air quality permitting often involves the use of air dispersion models that rely on meteorological data collected to estimate the concentrations of pollutants at various locations within the area of interest. These models are used to show compliance with regulatory standards. Common air quality permit types include: - New Source Review (NSR) Permits - Title V Operating Permits - Permits by Rule (PBR) - State Air Permits ![Pace Analytical Stack Emission Testing & Ambient Air, Air Emission Testing and Ambient Air monitoring](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Pace-Analytical-Stack-Testing-Ambient-Air.jpg "Coal Power Pollution smoking stack. Coal power plant smoking and – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Common Meteorologic Monitoring Projects Pace® supports meteorological monitoring programs of all sizes and complexities. Some of the most common types of projects include: ![Factory with multiple smoke stacks against blue sky. Meteorological monitoring, Air Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Meteorlogical-monitoring-projects.webp "Meteorlogical monitoring projects – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Industrial Site Selection And Evaluations Meteorological data collection can help businesses, such as manufacturers and solid waste disposal facilities, analyze a potential site before construction begins. Weather patterns, in particular, can influence a site’s suitability for various industrial activities. Aermod-Ready Towers (New And Upgrades) An AERMOD-ready tower is equipped with the necessary instrumentation to collect meteorological data, such as wind speed, direction, delta temperature, and solar radiation, which is then inputted into the AERMET preprocessor. This preprocessed meteorological data is used in the AERMOD model to predict the dispersion of air pollutants from various sources and help regulatory agencies, industries, and consultants assess compliance with air quality standards and regulations. PSD-Compliant Towers The “Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)" program is part of the U.S. Clean Air Act. This program requires measures be taken to prevent significant deterioration of air quality in areas that exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standard. Compliance is required to ensure that the operation of a tower does not lead to a significant deterioration in local air quality. NRC Compliance The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is a U.S. government agency established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974. Its mission includes the regulation of commercial nuclear power reactors, nuclear materials, and waste activities. Compliance with their standards helps ensure that the towers used in the nuclear energy sector are safe and address potential risks related to nuclear power utilization. Tall Tower Installations Meteorological monitoring is critical in assessing the safety of tall structures under various weather conditions. For instance, wind speed and direction measurements can help determine the structural stability of tall towers and ensure their safe operation. Furthermore, monitoring meteorological conditions helps in the design and implementation of structural health monitoring (SHM) systems, which use sensors to continuously monitor the structure during construction and operation for real-time assessment. Renewable Energy Site Assessment Particularly dependent on weather patterns, meteorological monitoring is especially crucial for renewable energy projects. This data not only helps predict the availability of renewable resources, such as sun and wind, but it can also help predict the environmental impact of the climate and terrain in sensitive equipment. ## Meteorological Monitoring Services – From Start To Finish Pace® is here to support you throughout every stage of your project. Our dedicated project manager will collaborate with your team of facility environmental and process engineers, consultants, and government regulatory agencies to coordinate services and ensure your project goals are met. Our meteorological monitoring services and support includes: - Complete turnkey installation and calibration - Agency negotiations - Customized real-time web data display and access with secure 24/7 data hosting - All major brands of sensors - Telecommunications to meet your project needs - Site assessments using iterative modeling - Emissions inventory - Datalogging systems designed to your needs - Agency approvals of modeling protocols - NIST-certified audit and calibration standards - Very high data recovery meeting industry standards (typically > 90%) ![Pace Scientist working with Air Canister in Laboratory. Meteorological monitoring, Air Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/meteorological-monitoring-services.webp "meteorological monitoring services – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace Scientists working in Air Laboratory. Meteorological monitoring, Air Testing, Air Permitting Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/air-permitting-services-2.webp "air permitting services 2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Air Permitting Services Keeping a project on track requires successfully navigating complex regulatory requirements and securing necessary air permits in a timely fashion while also minimizing operational and financial impacts. With a single point of contact and a dedicated project manager, Pace ® provides support for all phases of the air-permitting process, including: - Regulatory Applicability Analyses - Permit Strategy Development - Permit Application - Emissions Quantification and Netting Analysis - Compliance Management - Compliance Certification Assistance - Evaluation and Determination of Control Requirements - Compliance Audits and Assistance - Emission Inventories (including Greenhouse Gas) - Dispersion Modeling and Impact Assessment ## Meteorological Monitoring And Permitting For The Mining Industry Pace® meteorological monitoring provides a complete picture of the mining site and surrounding environment. Accurate precipitation, wind, and temperature data keep mining operations running at optimal production and provide real-time data to adjust operations. Pace® meteorological monitoring services also help mining customers comply with permitting requirements at every level. Pace® also supports other industries and organizations, including: - Refineries - Power Plants - Government - Municipalities - Tribal Agencies - Consulting Firms - Agriculture ![Closeup of dial for air canister. Pace Analytical Air Testing and Meteorological monitoring](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/meteorological-monitoring-for-mining-2.webp "meteorological monitoring for mining 2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## The Expertise You Need ##### ATMOSPHERIC DISPERSION MODELING As part of the permitting approval process, facility owners are required to evaluate potential air quality impacts. Pace® air modeling services enable you to characterize short- and long-term impacts over the chosen modeling domain. Source emission controls can be incorporated to predict corresponding improvements in ambient air quality. Modeling tools include ISC3 and AERMOD, both based on steady-state pollutant dispersion (gaussian), or CALPUFF, based on time-varying dispersion (lagrangian). These models utilize surface and upper air meteorology from the chosen time domain. ##### COMPLIANCE, REPORTING, AND QUALITY The evolving nature of government regulations requires companies to plan for record-keeping and reporting requirements. Pace® delivers accurate and defensible data that can be used in support of environmental assessments, compliance, and permitting. Our quality assurance and quality control programs ensure that your monitoring data meets U.S. EPA, state, and local requirements for completeness, representativeness, precision, and accuracy. ##### NIST CERTIFICATION With the creation of environmental monitoring regulations, calibration has become synonymous with documentation. It’s no longer enough to tell you that the device you are purchasing has been calibrated. You must be able to produce a documented process if and when your devices are called into question. Pace® is certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for audit and calibration. This allows you to rest assured that you are receiving the highest quality data and that all your instrumentation measurements are accurate and defensible. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_5b9f1a81_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_5b9f1a81_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_5b9f1a81_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** **[Industries](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/)** [**Mining Info Sheet**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_Mining-Flier.pdf) **[Sulfides and Mercaptans](https://info.pacelabs.com/sulfides-and-mercaptans-guide)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [PFAS Treatability Studies](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) **Published:** February 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies When it comes to PFAS remediation in drinking water, wastewater, and the environment, there are still plenty of unknowns. As organizations strive to comply with rules and regulations like the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), they are often left with more questions than answers. Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies can help find the answers you need. We are the largest American-owned laboratory network and a pioneer in PFAS testing and analysis across a wide range of aqueous and solid materials, including drinking water, wastewater, landfill leachate, AFFF/F3, soil, biota, and more. Our PFAS labs are certified/accredited by NELAC, ISO, DOD, DOE, and by every state with a PFAS lab certification program. In addition to helping our clients comply with PFAS monitoring requirements, our analysis helps determine the best way to reach PFAS removal, destruction, and remediation targets. Questions about PFAS Treatability Studies? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Ultrashort-Chain PFAS **Ultrashort-chain PFAS testing uncovers the most elusive contaminants, empowering treatability studies with the insights needed to design confident, future‑ready PFAS treatment solutions.** [ Learn more about analyzing for ultrashort-chain PFAS Learn more about analyzing for ultrashort-chain PFAS ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/ultrashort-chain-pfas-why-they-matter-and-how-to-measure-them/) ## Who We Work With ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PFAS-Treatability-Studies_Who-we-work-with.webp "PFAS-Treatability-Studies_Who-we-work-with.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Consultants The Pace® PFAS team collaborates closely with consultants to help them guide their clients in choosing effective solutions for addressing PFAS contamination. By leveraging the latest test methods and ensuring accurate, reliable, and timely data from Pace®, our consulting partners can recommend tailored PFAS remediation strategies that meet regulatory requirements and achieve the desired outcomes for their clients. Technology Providers Since PFAS are known as the “forever chemicals,” effective PFAS removal, destruction, and remediation strategies will be essential to solving the PFAS problem. Our technology partners are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions that are effective, affordable, and safe. By leveraging our extensive laboratory network and expertise in PFAS analysis, we assist technology providers in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of treatment options to strengthen their solutions. Public Water Systems and Municipalities The U.S. EPA estimates that roughly 10% of water systems will be required to implement new systems to lower PFAS levels below the mandated Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) in public drinking water systems. Water systems across the country trust Pace® to provide accurate, reliable results in support of NPDWR and UCMR 5 compliance. They also count on us to help them validate the efficacy of potential PFAS removal technologies before investing in a system-wide solution. Wastewater Treatment Professionals Traditional wastewater treatment methods do not remove PFAS and can convert PFAS precursors into terminal PFAS. From simple PFAS removal technologies to more advanced destruction, we help private and Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) assess various ways to address the problem. ## Types of PFAS Treatability Studies ##### Every project is unique, but most PFAS Treatability Studies fall into one of three main categories: ##### Pilot Projects Pilot projects are the most common type of a PFAS Treatability Study. These studies are used to prove a PFAS removal or destruction technology before it is offered to the market. Once a technology is commercially available, PFAS pilot projects may be commissioned by those evaluating potential technologies to solve an existing PFAS challenge. ##### PFAS Monitoring Monitoring is frequently conducted for regulatory purposes, but it can also be performed to assess the ongoing effectiveness of a PFAS removal strategy. For example, after a Public Water System implements a PFAS removal technology, ongoing monitoring can help ensure the technology continues to achieve the desired targets. ##### PFAS Remediation Since certain PFAS were declared Hazardous Substances under CERCLA, our team has been called in to help support numerous PFAS remediation projects. These projects can be some of the most complex and challenging, so accurate, reliable, and timely data is essential. In situations like these, our expertise with non-potable water and solid matrices, such as soil and biota, are essential. ##### Pilot Projects Pilot projects are the most common type of a PFAS Treatability Study. These studies are used to prove a PFAS removal or destruction technology before it is offered to the market. Once a technology is commercially available, PFAS pilot projects may be commissioned by those evaluating potential technologies to solve an existing PFAS challenge. ##### PFAS Monitoring Monitoring is frequently conducted for regulatory purposes, but it can also be performed to assess the ongoing effectiveness of a PFAS removal strategy. For example, after a Public Water System implements a PFAS removal technology, ongoing monitoring can help ensure the technology continues to achieve the desired targets. ##### PFAS Remediation Since certain PFAS were declared Hazardous Substances under CERCLA, our team has been called in to help support numerous PFAS remediation projects. These projects can be some of the most complex and challenging, so accurate, reliable, and timely data is essential. In situations like these, our expertise with non-potable water and solid matrices, such as soil and biota, are essential. ## Ready to Get Started? [ REQUEST A QUOTE REQUEST A QUOTE ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) ## Pace® PFAS Treatability Pilot Project Case Studies ### PFAS Removal Case Study When the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) detected PFAS compounds in the Biscayne aquifer, they turned to Pace® to help them validate the effectiveness of their PFAS removal strategy. [ Read the Case Study Read the Case Study ](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/pfas-case-study-fl-keys) ### PFAS Remediation Case Study To inform remediation strategies, the Pace® PFAS team worked with consulting and technology partners to assess PFAS plumes in bedrock at the site of a former upholstery manufacturer. [ Read the Case Study Read the Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS-BSCI-PLS%20Documents/Current%20Documents/PAS/PFAS/PAS_PFAS_PFAS%20Core%20DFN%20Case%20Study.pdf) ### PFAS Destruction Case Study Pace® PFAS analysis helped Onvector prove its Plasma Vortex technology designed to destroy PFAS in water and wastewater. [ Read the Case Study Read the Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV_PFAS/PAS_PFAS%20Onvector%20Case%20Study_041224.pdf) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_f217e73_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_f217e73_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_f217e73_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? 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With a team of experienced professionals and a network of state-of-the-art testing laboratories, Pace® provides defensible results for regulatory compliance and in support of sustainable business practices across a wide range of industries. The primary types of WET Testing services offered include: - Content of VOCs - Chronic WET Testing - Toxicity Identification Evaluation (TIE) - Chemical and Pure Product Testing Request a quote or more information [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Pace Whole effluent toxicity testing. Pace Scientist working in Laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-is-WET-testing.webp "what is WET testing – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing? Whole Effluent Toxicity or WET Testing is a critical component of environmental management and industrial risk mitigation as it analyzes the aquatic toxicity of wastewater effluent. WET Testing is often required for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. A WET test can be used to determine whether effluent may have an adverse impact on aquatic life (vegetation, vertebrates, and invertebrates) or to evaluate the effectiveness of biological treatment processes. ## Types Of Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing Pace® offers aquatic toxicity testing in accordance with EPA standards. If you are unsure which type of test your project requires, reach out to us. Our aquatic toxicology experts would be glad to help. Acute WET Testing Acute WET Testing measures mortality by exposing living aquatic organisms to various concentrations of wastewater sample, usually from a facility’s effluent stream. Test duration for Acute WET Testing usually ranges from 24 to 96 hours. Acute WET Testing may also be referred to by terms such as "24-hour LC50" or “96-hour LC50.” LC50 refers to the test concentration that is lethal to 50 percent of the test organisms after the specified period. Chronic WET Testing Chronic WET Testing measures the long-term effects of exposure to pollutants by observing the response of test species over a longer period, usually spanning several generations or life cycles. Chronic WET Testing also includes sublethal endpoints, which can detect the effects of pollutants on growth or reproduction of test species. Toxicity Identification Evaluation (TIE) Toxicity Identification Evaluations are undertaken to characterize and identify toxic constituents in an effluent when bioassay data reveal persistent toxicity. The TIE Phase I Toxicity characterization tests characterize the physical/chemical properties of the effluent toxicants using effluent manipulations and accompanying toxicity tests. Chemical And Pure Product Testing Chemical and Pure Product Testing assesses the potential adverse effects caused by chemicals or pure products on aquatic organisms. These tests involve exposing selected groups of organisms to varying concentrations of an aqueous solution of the chemical or pure product to determine if lethal or sub-lethal effects are observed. Chemical and Pure Product Testing can also be used to establish a concentration-response relationship, which relates the endpoint measured in the test (e.g., mortality, growth, reproduction) to the concentration of the chemical or pure product. ![Pace Whole effluent toxicity testing. Pace Scientist working in Laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/types-of-WET-testing.webp "types of WET testing – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Pace® Supports Your Environmental Project Needs Pace® provides end-to-end support for a wide range of aquatic toxicity projects that call for WET Testing, such as: 1 Toxicity Reduction Evaluations (TRE) 2 NPDES Permitting 3 Stormwater Runoff 4 Reverse Osmosis Reject Water Toxicity Testing 5 LC50, IC25, And Noec Determinations 6 ION Imbalance Evaluation Toxicity Reduction Evaluations (TRE) Pace® WET Testing services can be used to identify the type and concentration of contaminants in water to verify the effectiveness of toxicity reduction efforts. NPDES Permitting NPDES permits are used to monitor and manage the discharge of toxic pollutants in wastewater, and NPDES permitting may include WET Testing requirements. Stormwater Runoff Stormwater runoff is another type of wastewater discharge that may be covered by NPDES permitting requirements. Reverse Osmosis Reject Water Toxicity Testing The reject stream from the reverse osmosis water purification process often contains concentrated contaminants. WET Testing can help safeguard aquatic ecosystems and human health. LC50, IC25, And Noec Determinations LC50 is the lethal concentration of a pollutant that kills 50% of test organisms. IC25 causes a 25% reduction in biological function. NOEC is the highest concentration causing no observable adverse effects. ION Imbalance Evaluation An Ion Imbalance Evaluation is used to determine the imbalance in the concentration of different ions in a body of water. Ion imbalance can be caused by a range of factors, such as wastewater discharges, agricultural runoff, and mining activities. Contact us today. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Pace® Simplifies The Entire Lifecycle Of Your Project Pace® offers a variety of services to support our customers’ aquatic toxicology programs as well as compliance with NPDES permitting and other regulatory programs. In addition to whole effluent toxicity testing services, we can also help with: - Test Scheduling - Sample Collection Kits - Sampling Services - State-Specific Quarterly Testing Reports - Quality Assurance Documentation - Reference Toxicant Control Charts - Toxicity Issues Consulting ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_1d47f834_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_1d47f834_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_1d47f834_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Bioassay**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/bioassay/) **[Bioassay Analytical Methods Overview](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_Bioassay%20Methods%20Overview_081722.pdf)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Testing Services For over three decades, Pace® has provided a variety of testing services to determine the composition of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Due to their low water solubility and high vapor pressure, special preservation and extraction techniques must be used to minimize losses during analysis and sampling. Our state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation enable us to streamline sample flow, resulting in high-quality, cost-effective services with quick turnaround times to meet your specific requirements and deadlines. Our VOC testing and analysis services include: - Content of VOCs - Identification of VOCs - Analysis of aqueous and non-aqueous mixtures, including solids, soils, air, and water - Purge and Trap Analysis Contact us today. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Pace scientist working in laboratory. What are Volatile Organic Compounds? Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Sources of volatile organic compounds, Volatile Organic Compounds testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-are-vocs.webp "what are vocs – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs are a group of chemicals with a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. VOCs can move easily through the environment. If improperly discarded, these chemicals can travel through the soil and eventually end up in groundwater. In addition to contaminating soil and groundwater, VOCs can generate toxic vapors that move through soils, seep into buildings, and degrade indoor air quality, a process called vapor intrusion. Certain VOCs combine with other gases and sunlight to create tropospheric or ground-level ozone, contributing to air pollution and smog. ## Sources Of Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs are all around us. Many VOCs are synthetic chemicals used to manufacture a wide range of common products, including paints, pharmaceuticals, refrigerants, petroleum fuels, hydraulic fluids, paint thinners, and dry-cleaning agents. They may also be used in the manufacturing process as industrial solvents (e.g., trichloroethylene) or fuel oxygenates (e.g., methyl tert-butyl ether, or MTBE) and produced as a by-product of certain processes (e.g., the production of chloroform during water treatment). ![Worker inspecting barrels of chemical ready for transport. Blue and Yellow barrels. What are Volatile Organic Compounds? Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Sources of volatile organic compounds, Volatile Organic Compounds testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sources-of-VOCs.webp "sources of VOCs – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/health-impacts-of-VOCs.webp "health impacts of VOCs – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are The Health Impacts Of VOCs? Various VOCs have the potential to cause harmful effects on human health, particularly when present indoors. The concentration of these compounds can be significantly higher (2-10X) indoors compared to outdoors, especially after construction or renovation projects. Since people spend more time indoors than out, indoor exposure has a greater impact on health. Health effects of VOC exposure may include: - Eye, nose, and throat irritation - Nausea and vomiting - Shortness of breath - Nosebleeds - Damage to liver, kidneys, and central nervous system - Cancers (leukemia and lymphoma) ## The Role Of Soils In VOC Contamination Soils can act as both sources and sinks of VOCs, such as toluene and trichloroethene. These compounds are often the primary pollutants found in contaminated sites, making the quantitative determination of soil VOCs a crucial aspect of both site assessment and environmental restoration processes. Accurate measurement and analysis of soil VOCs is imperative to address and mitigate harmful environmental impacts effectively. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/role-of-voc-in-soil-contamination.webp "role of voc in soil contamination – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Pace® proprietary [**ezSoil®**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/ezSoil%20-%20324%20Final.pdf) method simplifies VOC analysis by converging technology with custom equipment to improve quality while reducing turnaround. - Reduced dilutions - Fewer containers - Reduced shipping weight - Less time in the field - Improved accuracy and precision in analysis *“The first day we went from 8AM-630PM…having only 1 vial for VOCs and 2 for TPH, was definitely a big help, otherwise we would have had to consider an extra day for drilling.”* ## Techniques For VOC Detection​ ![Pace scientist working in laboratory. The purge and trap procedure involves purging a sample with an inert gas to volatilize the VOCs present in the sample. These volatilized compounds are then trapped onto an adsorbent material. Following the trapping process, the adsorbent material is heated, and the VOCs are released (desorbed) before being analyzed using gas chromatography or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The purge and trap method is designed to manage water vapor while simultaneously achieving low detection limits in the parts-per-billion range.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/techniques-for-VOC-detection.webp "techniques for VOC detection – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Gas Chromatography-flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID) One of the most frequently utilized techniques for separating and analyzing mixtures consisting of volatile components is Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID). This method is highly effective in detecting and quantifying VOCs. Electron Capture Detectors (ECD) ECDs are commonly used in environmental testing to detect PCBs, organochlorine pesticides, herbicides, and other halogenated hydrocarbons. ECDs are up to 1000 times more sensitive than Flame Ionization Detectors and were the first detectors to measure components at parts-per-billion (ppb) and parts-per-trillion (ppt) levels. Gas Chromatography– Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) GC–MS is an analytical technique that combines gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to identify different substances within a test sample. GC-MS can achieve high sensitivity, selectivity, accuracy, and reproducibility for the analysis of VOCs. Purge And Trap The purge and trap procedure involves purging a sample with an inert gas to volatilize the VOCs present in the sample. These volatilized compounds are then trapped onto an adsorbent material. Following the trapping process, the adsorbent material is heated, and the VOCs are released (desorbed) before being analyzed using gas chromatography or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The purge and trap method is designed to manage water vapor while simultaneously achieving low detection limits in the parts-per-billion range. ## How Are Volatile Organics Regulated? VOCs are covered by both state and federal regulations. Under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has defined VOCs as any substance that participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions. Simply stated, they are substances that react in the atmosphere, producing ozone, which contributes to the formation of smog. Industrial solvents are the primary source of VOC emissions, which are closely monitored to ensure compliance. Safe Drinking Water In 1974, the SDWA was created to give the EPA the authority to develop National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). The EPA has established drinking water standards for 23 VOC compounds, eight of which are classified as human carcinogens or possibly carcinogenic. When monitoring reveals VOC levels greater than the maximum contaminant level (MCL) established by the EPA or a stricter limit imposed by individual states, water systems are required to alert customers and implement measures to decrease the presence of these contaminants. Resource Conservation And Recovery ACT (RCRA) Many industries use VOCs as solvents and chemical intermediates. When VOCs leak or are a component of industrial waste, these organic contaminants can pollute soil and sediments. Because many VOCs have negative environmental effects and soil remediation can be expensive, it is crucial to accurately measure the extent of hazardous waste contamination to make informed decisions about cleanup efforts. Enacted in 1976, RCRA governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste. According to RCRA guidelines, waste is considered toxic if it contains any of the 40 hazardous constituents in concentrations equal to or greater than certain levels. These constituents include 10 VOCs. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation And Liability ACT (CERCLA OR SUPERFUND) CERCLA, commonly known as Superfund, gives the EPA broad authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, including VOCs, that may endanger public health or the environment. Once a substance is designated hazardous under CERCLA, facilities will be required to report on releases that meet or exceed the reportable quantity assigned to these substances. OSHA VOC Regulations The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates formaldehyde, a specific VOC, as a carcinogen. OSHA has adopted a Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) of .75 ppm, and an action level of 0.5 ppm. National VOC Emission Standards For Consumer And Commercial Products The EPA regulates VOCs at the federal level in 40 CFR 59, the National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer and Commercial Products. VOC controls for products are typically based on the application of products, such as aerosol coatings, architectural coatings, automobile refinish coatings, etc. State VOC Regulations States must adhere to Reasonably Available Control Technology, or RACT, which sets minimum standards for emissions control based on technical and economic factors. While federal VOC limits are designed to maintain nationwide air quality for environmental and human health reasons, the Clean Air Act requires states to also take responsibility for maintaining air quality. Some states have implemented State Implementation Plans (SIPs) to address air pollution. Other states, such as Pennsylvania and California, have implemented even stricter regulations than the EPA requires on VOC limits. Additionally, some states have VOC regulations that vary from county to county or region to region. ![Environmental Protection Agency (DPA) building Washington D.C. USA. What are Volatile Organic Compounds? Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Sources of volatile organic compounds, Volatile Organic Compounds testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/how-are-vocs-regulated.jpg "Washington DC, USA - January 28, 2017: Environmental Protection – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Who We Serve Pace® provides VOC testing for a wide variety of industries and business concerns. Here are some common types of clients we help monitor potential contamination, ensure remediation efficacy, and comply with environmental regulations. 1 Environmental Consultants And Engineers 2 Landfill Management Companies 3 Oil And Gas 4 Chemical Manufacturing 5 Aerospace 6 Dry Cleaners Environmental Consultants And Engineers VOC analysis is used to assess the extent of environmental contamination in a variety of matrices. Pace® offers several VOC testing methods, including ezSoil®, to support environmental and engineering projects. Our state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation allow us to streamline sample flow, which means high-quality, cost-effective services with a quick turnaround. Landfill Management Companies VOCs from landfills can be emitted directly into the atmosphere or spread to surrounding areas in leachate plumes from open solid waste dumpsites. Pace® provides leachate VOC testing services for municipal, industrial, and private landfill operators. Oil And Gas The oil and natural gas industry includes a wide range of operations and equipment, from wells to natural gas gathering lines, processing facilities, storage tanks, and transmission and distribution pipelines. It is also one of the largest industrial sources of VOC emissions that contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone (smog). Chemical Manufacturing VOCs and other Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) emissions can be produced during the chemical manufacturing process. These pollutants may be released into the environment through process vents, storage tank emissions or leaks, and unintentional (fugitive) releases. Aerospace The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the EPA Administrator to issue Control Techniques Guidelines (CTG) for the control of VOC emissions from coatings and solvents used in the aerospace industry. Pace® offers a variety of VOC testing methods to support the CAA. Dry Cleaners For years, a variety of dry-cleaning agents have been used, with the VOC tetrachloroethylene (PCE) being the most common. PCE can migrate through soil and accumulate in deeper zones, and in some cases, leach into groundwater. Pace® provides testing to determine the composition of VOCs to support regulatory requirements for dry cleaners. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2d4a3cce_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2d4a3cce_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2d4a3cce_item3) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2d4a3cce_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Herbicides**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) [**Pesticides**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [**Vapor Intrusion/Soil Gas**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/) [**Soil & Sediment**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [**Groundwater**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [**VOC Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_VOC%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**Pace® Analytical ezSoil®** ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/ezSoil%20-%20324%20Final.pdf) **On-Demand Webinar: [Interpreting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Data in Air](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-interpreting-volatile-organic-compounds-voc-data-in-air)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Vapor Intrusion](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/vapor-intrusion/) **Published:** October 12, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Choose Pace® For Soil Vapor Sampling And Vapor Intrusion Testing Pace® provides a complete range of media options to collect the appropriate soil gas samples. Whether your project calls for sub-slab samples, near-slab samples, deep soil gas samples, or a combination thereof, Pace® has you covered. Toxic soil gases that migrate through the subsurface and into the living spaces of structures above ground can also be confirmed via vapor intrusion testing of indoor air. For over three decades, Pace® has offered a comprehensive combination of vapor intrusion delineation tools, soil vapor sampling equipment, and analytical capabilities that enable our clients to meet project and regulatory targets. Quality Results Require Quality Testing Ready to Get Started? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![roots growing through soil, close up of dirt and organic material. Vapor Intrusion, Soil Gas sampling, Soil Vapor extraction, Soil Vapor Sampling, What is vapor intrusion?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-is-soil-gas.webp "what is soil gas – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Soil Gas? Soil is comprised of small particles of sand, clay, and organic material. These particles have small spaces between them, which fill up with water (groundwater), air, and vapors. Soil gas refers to the vapors in the air pockets between soil particles. ## How Is Soil Gas Sampling Done? The most common method for testing soil gas uses a hollow metal rod inserted into the soil. To measure the soil gas beneath a building, holes are drilled into the basement floor, and a rod is pushed into the soil underneath. The soil gas is drawn through the hollow rod into a sampling container or canister. While most vapor intrusion sampling restricts the flow to 200cc/min or less, some projects require the site to match sampling times with indoor air sampling using much lower flow rates. Once the sample is collected, the container is sent to a Pace® air testing laboratory for analysis. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Vapor Intrusion, Soil Gas sampling, Soil Vapor extraction, Soil Vapor Sampling, What is vapor intrusion?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/how-is-soil-sampling-done.webp "how is soil sampling done – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-contaminants-are-found-in-soil-gas.webp "what contaminants are found in soil gas – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Contaminants Are Found In Soil Gas? Any contaminant that volatilizes can produce soil gas. Of particular concern are volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a group of chemicals found in petroleum products such as gasoline, home heating oil, the chemicals used for dry cleaning, and those used in many industrial processes. VOCs found in soil gas are usually the result of spills or leaks to nearby soil or groundwater. ## What Is Vapor Intrusion? Vapor Intrusion occurs when vapors trapped in the soil beneath a building rise to the surface and enter the structure through cracks in the foundation, floors, and walls. These vapors may originate from chemicals that enter the ground as a liquid but then evaporate. They may also originate from natural underground sources. The risk of vapor intrusion increases during the cooling and heating seasons when HVAC systems generate negative pressure, drawing soil vapor into the structure. Regardless of the source, vapor accumulation inside a building can lead to indoor air that is hazardous to human health. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-is-vapor-intrusion.webp "what is vapor intrusion – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What You Need To Know, That You Don't Know About TO-15 This webinar provides Pace® insights from over three decades of work on vapor intrusion projects and the analysis of thousands of samples. [ Watch On-Demand Webinar ](https://info.pacelabs.com/to-15-webinar-dec-8-2022) ## Regulatory Guidance For Vapor Intrusion Vapor intrusion presents extraordinary risks to human health, and several federal and state programs are used to protect public health. ![Pace Scientist working in Laboratory. Vapor Intrusion, Soil Gas sampling, Soil Vapor extraction, Soil Vapor Sampling, What is vapor intrusion?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/regtulatory-guidance-for-vapor-intrusion.webp "regtulatory guidance for vapor intrusion – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability ACT (CERCLA) CERCLA, also known as Superfund, gives the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) broad authority to respond directly to actual or threatened releases of hazardous substances. The EPA uses the Hazard Ranking System (HRS) to add sites to the NPL (National Priority List). Cercla Hazard Ranking System (HRS) Until 2017, the HRS ranked sites based on four pathways: groundwater migration (drinking water), surface water migration (drinking water, human food chain, sensitive environments), soil exposure (resident population, nearby population, sensitive environments), and air migration (population, sensitive environments). This system left a gap by omitting sites where subsurface intrusion posed the sole threat. In 2017, the EPA added the subsurface intrusion component to the HRS, ensuring regulatory programs investigate and remediate the threat, even when vapor intrusion is the only exposure route. National Priority List (NPL) The CERCLA Hazard Ranking System ranks sites based on pathways, each assigned a numerical score, culminating in a total score that ranges from 0 to 100. To qualify for the NPL, a score of 28.5 or higher is required. States To address vapor intrusion, states often rely on their hazardous waste cleanup laws and regulations. While most states have issued guidance for evaluating vapor intrusion, few have specific regulations pertaining to vapor intrusion. However, states like New York and California have taken a proactive approach by passing legislation to regulate vapor intrusion directly. ## Who We Serve Pace® provides vapor intrusion/soil gas testing for a wide variety of industries and businesses. Here are some common types of clients we help monitor potential contamination, ensure remediation efficacy, and comply with environmental regulations. 1 Environmental Consultants And Agencies 2 Facilities Management/ health & Safety 3 Oil & Gas Industry 4 Landfill Operators 5 Property Transfer Environmental Consultants And Agencies Conceptual site models (CSMs) are one of the most important tools environmental consultants have when developing a site characterization program and planning remediation strategies. Soil vapor sampling contributes to the CSM by determining the migration of vapor-forming chemicals from a subsurface source. Facilities Management/ health & Safety Volatile chemicals can migrate from subsurface soils into overlying buildings through vapor intrusion. Soil gas testing helps define the impact of local contamination sources on indoor air quality. Oil & Gas Industry The most common sources of soil gas contamination are leaks from underground storage tanks (UST), such as those found at retail gas stations or petroleum storage facilities. Soil gas sampling can detect contamination issues caused by leaks or spills from USTs. Landfill Operators Landfills may produce large quantities of methane, a biogenic of the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in water. Soil gas monitoring programs measure the concentrations of methane and chemicals in the vapor space of soils. Property Transfer Environmental due diligence is crucial in real estate transactions. Site assessments help identify environmental liabilities and obligations associated with the property. Soil gas testing is essential to identifying the presence of volatile contaminants and potential exposure risks. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7ede812f_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7ede812f_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7ede812f_item3) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7ede812f_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Air** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/) [**Vapor Intrusion** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/vapor-intrusion-soil-gas/) [**Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) **[Air Product Guide](https://info.pacelabs.com/airproductguide)** **[Vapor Intrusion Q & A](https://info.pacelabs.com/vapor-intrusion-qa)** [**Vapor Intrusion Test Methods** ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_VI-Soil%20Gas%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**EPA Method TO-15 Summary** ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_TO-15%20Volatiles_042222.pdf) **On-Demand Webinar: [What You Need to Know, That You Don’t Know About TO-15](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-to-15-air-webinar)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Mitigating Risks And Protecting The Environment Pace® provides Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) testing and TPH forensic analysis of soil, water, and air through our nationwide network of environmental labs. We’re NELAC and DOD certified, as well as certified in every state that offers a lab accreditation program for petroleum analysis. Our experienced team of scientists routinely gets involved in a wide range of projects, including: Emergency response Risk assessment and mitigation Environmental compliance Litigation support, including forensic analysis Remediation effectiveness assessments Contact Pace® to get started [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Pace Scientists working in laboratory. TPH testing, petroleum hydrocarbon, total petroleum, TPH analysis, total petroleum hydrocarbon](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/what-is-TPH-testing.webp "what is TPH testing – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is TPH Testing? Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) refers to a vast group of organic compounds commonly found in crude oil and its various refined products, such as gasoline, diesel, and lubricating oils. Petroleum hydrocarbons can be present in the environment due to natural occurrences, industrial activities, or accidental spills. TPH Testing analyzes the total petroleum hydrocarbons present in a sample, such as soil, sediment, water, or air. It is often an essential component of compliance, risk assessment, and risk mitigation for a wide range of Pace® customers. Here are some of the most common types of projects we support with TPH analysis services: Emergency spill response Environmental assessment & remediation Forensic analysis Risk assessment & mitigation Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) remediation ## Who We Serve Natural Gas Exploration & Production The TPH content of natural gas may be measured using analytical methods similar to those used for crude oil. Oil & Gas Distribution TPH analysis can help monitor and manage hydrocarbon contamination at industrial sites, such as refineries, petrochemical plants, and fuel storage facilities. Oil & Gas Retail TPH contamination from leaks in Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) can lead to soil and groundwater contamination. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented regulations for UST systems storing petroleum products to prevent releases and clean up contaminated sites. Manufacturing & Other Industries Regular testing enables companies to identify potential leaks, spills, or other sources of contamination, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and minimizing the risk of costly cleanups and penalties. Environmental Consulting & Engineering Pace® provides testing services for environmental consulting projects, such as environmental site assessments for brownfield properties where identifying and quantifying TPH contamination is necessary for determining the appropriate cleanup measures. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TPH-Who-we-serve.webp "TPH Who we serve – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/how-are-hydrocarbons-in-soil-and-water-regulated.webp "how are hydrocarbons in soil and water regulated – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Are Hydrocarbons In Soil And Water Regulated? TPH levels in groundwater and surface water are regulated under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and in air through the Clean Air Act (CAA). These acts address petroleum pollution prevention and spill response in addition to TPH in wastewater and stormwater under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The Comprehensive Environmental, Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) list certain wastes containing designated TPH compounds and petroleum-related industrial wastes as hazardous. In addition, some states have set their own regulations regarding TPH in soil, water, and air. ## Choose Pace® For Your Next Project By leveraging our experience, advanced analytical techniques, and cutting-edge instrumentation, you can make better informed decisions using data that is accurate, reliable, and defensible. Our comprehensive service offerings, including project planning, sampling, and data interpretation, make Pace® the go-to resource for clients seeking to comply with environmental regulations or assess and mitigate the impacts of petroleum contaminants on the environment and human health. Contact us today for more info on TPH testing services [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_fa69a6c_item1) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_fa69a6c_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_fa69a6c_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** **eBook: [Hydrocarbon Forensics](https://info.pacelabs.com/hydrocarbon-forensics-ebook)** [**Hydrocarbon Forensics Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Hydrocarbon%20Forensics%20Test%20Methods.pdf) **Case study: [Underground Storage Tank Remediation](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf)** [**TPH Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Total%20Petroleum%20Hydrocarbons%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**Reduced Volume Technology**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS%20Reduced%20Volume%20Technology%20Flyer%20V2.pdf) [**Petroleum Testing Soil**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) [**Petroleum Testing Water**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Total Organic Halogens (TOX)](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Halogenated Organic Compound Analysis You Can Trust As the largest American-owned environmental laboratory network, Pace® provides a wide range of environmental testing services for many types of clients. Testing for total organic halogens (TOX analysis), extractable organic halides (EOX), and adsorbable organic halogens (AOX) in groundwater, used oil, and soil helps our customers mitigate environmental risks and comply with regulations and industry standards. Our innovations laboratory is at the forefront of developing test methods that make testing for halogenated organic compounds faster, easier, and more reliable for our customers. Reach out to a Pace® representative to discuss your project today. Contact us today. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Old transformers at storage facility. organic halogens, Total Organic Halogens (TOX), TOX analysis in water, TOX analysis, Halogenated organic compounds (HOCs), What are Halogenated organic compounds (HOCs)?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/What-are-oranic-halogens.webp "What are oranic halogens – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are Organic Halogens? Organic halogens, sometimes referred to as organohalogen compounds or organic halides, are a category of organic compounds that include at least one halogen atom (fluorine \[F\], chlorine \[Cl\], bromine \[Br\], or iodine \[I\]) bonded to carbon. Not all organic halogens are considered pollutants, but some can be toxic. For example, organochlorine pesticides, a subcategory of organic halogens, are known pollutants that have caused significant environmental and health concerns. Similarly, other organic halogens, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and brominated flame retardants, are also considered hazardous. These pollutants can be resistant to degradation and easily transported by wind and water. ## Common Organic Halogens Chloroform Chloroform (CHCl₃) is a common laboratory solvent, historically used as an anesthetic. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) Once extensively used as an insecticide, DDT use is now restricted due to environmental concerns. Chemical Contaminant List (CCL) The CCL is a list of contaminants not currently subject to any proposed or promulgated national primary drinking water regulations but are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires USEPA to publish a new CCL every five years, and this list often provides insights into which compounds EPA is considering for future rulemaking. Bromoxynil (HOBr2C6H2CN) is one example of an organic halogen found on CCL 5. This compound is a broad-spectrum herbicide used for post-emergence control of annual and perennial broadleaf weeds. Drafting for CCL 6 is underway and expected to include many additional organic halogens, particularly in the per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) category. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) PVC is a polymer used for a wide variety of purposes, including pipes and vinyl siding. Tetrachloroethylene Also known as perchloroethylene, or perc, tetrachloroethylene (C₂Cl₄) is commonly used in the dry-cleaning industry. Trichloroethylene Trichloroethylene (C₂HCl₃) is used as an industrial solvent. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS) Used in coolants, insulating materials, and lubricants, PCBs are now banned due to their environmental persistence and toxicity. Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) PFAS include 5000+ synthetic chemicals widely used in industry and consumer products since the 1950s. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. organic halogens, Total Organic Halogens (TOX), TOX analysis in water, TOX analysis, Halogenated organic compounds (HOCs), What are Halogenated organic compounds (HOCs)?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/common-Organic-Halogens.webp "common Organic Halogens – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Are Organic Halogens Regulated? Organic halogens cover a wide range of chemical compounds, so the number of regulatory programs with which Pace® clients must comply is extensive. Here are a few that may call for an analysis of organic halides. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. organic halogens, Total Organic Halogens (TOX), TOX analysis in water, TOX analysis, Halogenated organic compounds (HOCs), What are Halogenated organic compounds (HOCs)?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/how-are-organic-halogens-regulated.webp "how are organic halogens regulated – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability ACT (CERCLA) CERCLA, also known as Superfund, gives the EPA broad authority to respond directly to actual or threatened releases of hazardous substances. Once a compound is designated hazardous under CERCLA, the EPA has the authority to respond directly, e.g., issue cleanup orders in the event of a release or existing contamination. Resource Conservation And Recovery ACT (RCRA) In the United States, RCRA is the primary federal law governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste, including organic halogens. Enacted in 1976, RCRA grants the EPA the authority to regulate hazardous wastes from cradle to grave, including generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal. Chemical Contaminant List (CCL) The CCL is a list of contaminants not currently subject to any proposed or promulgated national primary drinking water regulations but are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires USEPA to publish a new CCL every five years, and this list often provides insights into which compounds EPA is considering for future rulemaking. Bromoxynil (HOBr2C6H2CN) is one example of an organic halogen found on CCL 5. This compound is a broad-spectrum herbicide used for post-emergence control of annual and perennial broadleaf weeds. Drafting for CCL 6 is underway and expected to include many additional organic halogens, particularly in the per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) category. Effluent Guidelines Program As described by the EPA, ELGs (Effluent Limitations Guidelines) are “national, technology-based regulations developed to control industrial wastewater discharges to surface waters and into publicly owned treatment works.” These guidelines cover a wide array of industries, but Organic Chemicals, Plastics and Synthetic Fibers (OCPSF) is one that can be particularly impacted by ELGs on organic halogens. For example, hexafluoropropylene (HFP) is used to create polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) fibers with an exceptional resistance to chemicals, wear, and environmental degradation. PVDF fibers are also used in other applications such as filtration, piezoelectric devices, and architectural membrane structures. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act (CWA), NPDES is a permitting program designed to regulate the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the U.S. (WOTUS). States can petition the EPA to administer their own NPDES program, and most states have received partial or full approval. Due to their widespread use, testing for organic halogens is frequently required for NPDES permitting. Safe Drinking Water ACT (SDWA) Enacted in 1974, the SDWA grants the EPA the authority to set National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs). For example, trichloroethylene (TCE) is an organochloride compound widely used in industry, primarily as a solvent to remove grease from metal parts. Per the EPA’s NPDWR, the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – the highest contaminant allowed in drinking water – for TCE is 5 parts per billion (ppb). In 2023, the EPA also proposed NPDWRs for six PFAS: PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, PFNA, PFHxS, and GenX Chemicals (HFPO-DA). States may set their own MCLs for drinking water contaminants, but they may not exceed the EPA’s NPDWRs. Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Created in 1986 under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), TRI tracks toxic chemical releases from industrial facilities into the environment. Vinyl Chloride, an organochloride compound primarily used to synthesize polyvinyl chloride (PVC), is a well-known example of an organic halogen covered by TRI. Toxic Substances Control ACT (TSCA) The TSCA grants the EPA the authority to establish reporting, record-keeping, and testing requirements for chemical compounds. Under the authority granted to the agency by the TSCA, PFAS manufacturers are expected to fund PFAS toxicity studies, and the EPA has begun issuing testing orders to industry. ## Who We Serve ### Landfills As part of RCRA compliance, landfills must fulfill stringent design, operation, closure, and post-closure requirements. Waste characterization helps ensure the landfill does not accept any waste it is not designed to handle. Groundwater monitoring for total organic halogens can also help ensure hazardous materials have not escaped from an active landfill and that decommissioned landfills are appropriately managed. ### Construction A TOX analysis on construction sites where hazardous materials may have been used can help determine the presence and levels of these compounds and inform remediation strategies. ### Manufacturing Petroleum products used in manufacturing can become contaminated by organic halogens. Testing for organic halogens can help manufacturers and other industrial clients ensure compliance with regulations like RCRA. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_518998f0_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_518998f0_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_518998f0_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Pesticides** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [**PFAS** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) [**TCLP** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/tclp/) **[TOX Test Methods](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_TOX%20Test%20Methods.pdf)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [TCLP](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/tclp/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Experienced TCLP Analysis You Can Trust The safe handling, transportation, and disposal of potentially hazardous waste requires an in-depth understanding of its chemical components. Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) can provide that data, but it is a complex process. The Pace® TCLP Center of Excellence is staffed with professionals with deep experience gained from years of working with landfills and waste management organizations. The TCLP Center of Excellence can manage even the most challenging characterization projects with efficiency and accuracy. For our customers, this translates to: - Unmatched capacity - Operational excellence - Support for difficult sub-sampling of stratified waste - Ability to assess challenging multi-phasic material - Specialized knowledge to manage complex non-aqueous waste samples - Solidification expertise - Customer time and cost savings - Consistent, high-quality data and an end-to-end customer experience Contact us today. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-is-tclp.webp "what is tclp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is TCLP? Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure, also known as TCLP testing, helps ensure environmental safety when handling, transporting, or disposing of potentially hazardous materials. Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure is a chemical analysis process used to analyze the presence of hazardous compounds in waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified 40 toxic chemicals that may harm the environment when products containing them are disposed of in landfills. Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure testing simulates acidic leaching through a landfill. The resultant leachate is then characterized to quantify the extent of the danger. This information is often used to determine the appropriate method for waste disposal. Specifically, Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure testing identifies: - The mobility of specific organic and inorganic contaminants in waste materials - Hazardous and nonhazardous wastes for disposal in appropriate landfills - The amount of EPA-listed contaminants present - The likelihood these contaminants may be absorbed into soil and groundwater ## How Does Leaching Occur? Leaching occurs when liquids are filtered through waste deposits in a landfill. When the liquid meets the buried wastes, it can draw out chemicals of concern. The contaminated liquid is referred to as leachate. ![garbage in landfill against blue sky. TCLP, TCLP test, hazardous waste characterization, TCLP metals, What is a TCLP test](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/how-does-tclp-leaching-occur.webp "how does tclp leaching occur – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. TCLP, TCLP test, hazardous waste characterization, TCLP metals, What is a TCLP test](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/how-are-samples-prepared-for-TCLP-testing.webp "how are samples prepared for TCLP testing – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Are Samples Prepared For TCLP Testing? Prior to starting the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure method, the laboratory must classify the waste sample received as liquid or solid by determining the percent of solids. If the sample is greater than 0.5% solids, the sample is characterized as solid waste. A sample with less than 0.5% solids is characterized as liquid waste. Samples characterized as liquid waste become the sample extract and are prepped for analytical testing as required by RCRA (Resource Recovery and Conservation Act.) ## What Is The Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) Method? The Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) extraction process is similar to TCLP, but its project applicability differs. SPLP is generally used for soil samples to determine how easily contaminants present in soil will leach into groundwater. SPLP is often requested for projects where environmental engineers want to evaluate the risk of groundwater contamination from the land application of waste materials. In contrast, TCLP is used for waste characterization prior to disposal at a landfill and can be performed on liquid, solid, or multi-phasic samples. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-is-the-SPLP-method.webp "what is the SPLP method – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. TCLP, TCLP test, hazardous waste characterization, TCLP metals, What is a TCLP test](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-TCLP-extraction-mthods-does-pace-support.webp "what TCLP extraction mthods does pace support – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What TCLP Extraction Methods Does Pace® Support? Pace® offers the following extraction methods to support a large list of analyte methods. - TCLP SW-846 Test Method 1311 is a leaching procedure designed to replicate the leaching of contaminants in municipal landfills due to typical municipal landfill leachates. - TCLP SW-846 Test Method 1312 SPLP analysis is designed to mimic the leaching of contaminants exposed to normal weathering in situ by acid rain. - ASTM D3987 by Shake Extraction of Solid Waste with Water provides a procedure for leaching solid waste to obtain an aqueous solution. ## Who We Serve Pace® provides Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure testing for various industries and business concerns. Here are some common types of clients we help. ### Environmental Consultants And Engineers Consultants often manage the disposal and cleanup of industry-generated waste. They also support landfills and waste handlers. ### Landfills/Waste Handlers Landfill operators and waste handlers accept waste based on individual landfill permits. Fast waste characterization via TCLP testing may be needed to ensure the suitability of the disposal site. ### Industry Many industries generate waste that must be characterized before disposal. RCRA requires that industrial waste be characterized following testing protocols published by the EPA. ### Municipalities Many local governments have at least some responsibilities for waste management. Municipalities may own solid waste facilities, such as transfer stations, recycling centers, combustors, and landfills. ## Pace® TCLP Center Of Excellence Regulations require facilities producing potentially hazardous waste to know its composition so they can manage it properly and protect their employees, the environment, and the public. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requires industrial and other waste to be characterized following testing protocols published by the EPA. Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure, also known as TCLP, is one of these tests, and it is not a simple process. In this blog, learn why Pace® dedicated a lab to this procedure. [ Read Our TCLP Blog Post Read Our TCLP Blog Post ](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/pace-analytical-services-introduces-new-tclp-center-of-excellence) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_37cd0ae0_item1) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_37cd0ae0_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_37cd0ae0_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**TCLP Methods Document**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_TCLP%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**Semi-Volatiles (SVOCs)**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) [**VOCs**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [**Pesticides**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [**TCLP Centers of Excellence Blog**](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/pace-analytical-services-introduces-new-tclp-center-of-excellence) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Semi-volatiles (SVOCs)](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Setting The Pace For Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) Testing For over three decades, Pace® has provided a variety of analytical methods to determine the composition of SVOCs. Different from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can quickly transform into vapor (a gas) at lower temperatures, semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) are more likely to be liquid or solid at lower temperatures. Due to the array of target analytes and the range of compound concentrations, analyzing SVOCs in environmental matrices can be challenging. Our comprehensive environmental testing services help customers evaluate the concentration of SVOCs in water, groundwater, soil, and certain waste. With a team of experienced professionals and a network of state-of-the-art testing laboratories, Pace® provides defensible results for regulatory compliance and in support of sustainable business practices across a wide range of industries, including: - Environmental Consultants - Environmental Engineers - Municipalities - Wastewater Industry - Landfills - Chemical Manufacturing Ready to learn more about SVOC testing? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![dropper dropping liquid into beaker in laboratory. Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds, SVOCs](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-are-semi-volatile-organic-compounds.webp "what are semi-volatile organic compounds – Pace Analytical") ## What Are Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds? Semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) are organic compounds that tend to have a higher molecular weight and boiling point. The “semi-volatile” contaminant group includes a variety of compounds with diverse chemical properties and structures, such as hydrocarbons, aldehydes, ethers, esters, phenols, organic acids, ketones, amines, amides, nitroaromatics, PCBs (also known as Aroclors), PAHs, phthalate esters, nitrosamines, haloethers, and trihalomethanes. ## Sources Of Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds SVOCs are all around us. These compounds may originate from sources such as pesticides and herbicides that contain phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, or nitrogen, as well as flame retardants, cleaning agents, personal-care products, solvents, and chemicals used in textile/electronic manufacturing and material manufacturing process additives. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sources-of-semi-volatile-organic-compounds.webp "sources of semi-volatile organic compounds – Pace Analytical") ![pictogram for human health hazard. Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds, SVOCs](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/health-impact-of-SVOCs.webp "health impact of SVOCs – Pace Analytical") ## What Is The Health Impact Of Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds? SVOCs have the potential to cause harmful effects on human health. Health effects of SVOC exposure may include: - Eye, nose, and throat irritation - Nausea and vomiting - Shortness of breath - Nosebleeds - Damage to the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system - Cancers (leukemia and lymphoma) ## Techniques For SVOC Detection High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) HPLC is an analytical technique used to separate, identify, and quantify components in a mixture. It is often used to analyze compounds that are not amenable to gas chromatography (GC). HPLC separates sample components prior to the use of mass spectrometry. Semi-volatiles typically analyzed using HPLC include PAHs, nitro-aromatics, and explosives. Electron Capture Detectors (ECD) ECDs are commonly used in environmental testing to detect polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), organochlorine pesticides, herbicides, and various halogenated hydrocarbons. They are up to 1000 times more sensitive than Flame Ionization Detectors and were the first detectors to measure components at parts-per-billion (ppb) and parts-per-trillion (ppt) levels. Gas Chromatography (GC) GC is a common analytical technique used to separate and detect the presence or absence of chemical components in a sample mixture and/or their quantities The ability to quickly separate large compound groups with high resolution combined with the use of detectors with various affinities provides a definite advantage when analyzing complex SVOC samples. Gas Chromatographic/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) GC/MS combines gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. This technique is widely considered the gold standard for identifying substances in a sample due to its ability to perform highly specific tests that positively confirm the presence of a particular substance. Additionally, GC/MS can detect even minuscule amounts of a substance. Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS/MS) GC-MS/MS combines gas chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. This technique is widely considered the gold standard for trace-level quantification due to its ability to perform highly selective experiments that positively confirm the identity of a substance even in complex mixtures. By using a triple quadrupole setup, GC-MS/MS can detect and measure significantly smaller amounts of a substance than standard GC/MS. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds, SVOCs](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/techniques-for-SVOC-detection.webp "techniques for SVOC detection – Pace Analytical") ![Pace® advanced instrumentation with reduced volume extraction techniques.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Triple-Quad_1-liter-comparison_2-1.avif "Triple-Quad_1-liter-comparison_2avif – Pace Analytical") ## Smarter Science, Simpler Sampling for EPA 8270 When the EPA updated methylene chloride exposure limits, Pace® viewed this as an opportunity to rethink how EPA 8270 testing could be performed using modern analytical technology. The result? A new approach that combines advanced instrumentation with reduced volume extraction techniques designed around compact 40 mL sample vials. This means easier, faster sampling for Pace® customers and a high velocity workflow that significantly reduces methylene chloride use while maintaining the high-quality, defensible data you rely on. Read [Smarter, Safer EPA 8270 Testing](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_EPA%208270_042726.pdf) to learn more. ## How Are Semi-Volatile Organics Regulated? Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds are covered by both state and federal regulations. Under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the EPA defines Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) as any compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate, which participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions. Simply stated, VOCs react in the atmosphere, producing ozone, which contributes to smog formation. Industrial solvents are the primary source of VOC emissions, which are closely monitored to ensure compliance. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds, SVOCs](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/how-are-SVOCs-regulated.webp "how are SVOCs regulated – Pace Analytical") Clean Air ACT The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates SVOCs at the federal level in the National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer and Commercial Products (40 CFR 59). Nearly every industry also has regulations controlling SVOC emissions. The EPA has no authority to regulate household products or any other aspect of indoor air quality. Safe Drinking Water ACT (SDWA) In 1974, the SDWA was created to give the EPA the authority to develop the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). The EPA has set drinking water standards for certain SVOC compounds. When routine monitoring shows that individual SVOC contaminant levels are above the maximum contaminant level (MCL) set by the EPA (or a more stringent standard set by individual states), the water system must take steps to reduce the amount of contaminants present. Additionally, utilities must alert customers if levels exceed the MCL. Resource Conservation And Recovery ACT (RCRA) Many industries use SVOCs as solvents and chemical intermediates. When SVOCs leak or are emitted into industrial waste, they become organic contaminants that pollute the soil and sediments. Because many SVOCs have negative environmental effects and soil remediation can be expensive, it is crucial to accurately measure the extent of hazardous waste contamination to make informed decisions about cleanup efforts. Enacted in 1976, RCRA governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste. According to their guidelines, waste is considered toxic if it contains any of the 40 hazardous constituents in concentrations equal to or greater than certain levels. These constituents include 14 SVOCs. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation And Liability ACT (CERCLA OR SUPERFUND) The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund, gives the EPA broad authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, including SVOCs, that may endanger public health or the environment. Once a substance is designated hazardous under CERCLA, facilities must report releases that meet or exceed the reportable quantity assigned to these substances. ## Semi-volatile Organic Compounds Of Concern 1 Pesticides 2 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHS) 3 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS) 4 Nitrosamines Pesticides The excessive use of pesticides and their persistence in the environment have generated serious, long-lasting environmental contamination of soil, water, and, to a lesser extent, air. Because of this, a wide range of projects call for testing pesticides that include SVOCs. [Learn More About Pesticide Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHS) PAHs are organic pollutants found in oil, coal, and tar deposits that can cause cancer, mutations, and birth defects. Regulatory agencies have set maximum levels for PAHs in the environment, and specific methods must be used to detect their presence and levels accurately. [Learn More About PAHs Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS) PCBs were widely used as coolants and insulating fluids from 1930 to 1970. Production was banned in 1979 due to their toxic and persistent characteristics that are potential threats to environmental and human health. Due to their significant presence, continuous monitoring is necessary. [**Learn More About PCB Testing**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) Nitrosamines Disinfection byproducts called nitrosamines can arise from the chloramination process used in drinking water treatment. Nitrosamines are known to be carcinogenic even at very low levels, so new regulations have been put in place to detect them at PPT (ng/L) levels in both drinking water and food products. [**Learn More About Nitrosamine Testing**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) ## Nationally Recognized Leader In Testing For SVOCs Pace® provides a wide range of SVOC testing services with defensible results that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as compliance, environmental site assessments, forensics, employee health and safety, and risk management. [ Contact us today ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_63b411e0_item1) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_63b411e0_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_63b411e0_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Smarter, Safer EPA 8270 Testing**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_EPA%208270_042726.pdf "https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_EPA%208270_042726.pdf") [**SVOC Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_SVOCs%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**VOC Testing Matrix**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_VOC%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**Reduced Volume Technology**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS%20Reduced%20Volume%20Technology%20Flyer%20V2.pdf) [**PAHs Testing Services** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [**Pesticides Testing Services** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [**Herbicide Testing Services** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) [**PCB Testing Services** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/respirable-crystalline-silica-rcs-testing-services/) **Published:** November 7, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Protect Your Workforce with Reliable Respirable Crystalline Silica Testing Solutions At Pace®, our AIHA IHLAP accredited (Lab ID: LAP-101526) Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) testing services help organizations maintain compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards while protecting worker health and safety. Using advanced analytical methods such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), our experienced scientists accurately quantify silica concentrations in air and bulk samples. We offer rapid turnaround times, precise detection limits, and comprehensive reporting to support industrial hygiene assessments, exposure monitoring, and environmental investigations. [ contact us contact us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### to learn more about our Respirable Crystalline Silica testing services. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/What-is-Crystaline-Sillica_Sillica-Mine.avif "What-is-Crystaline-Sillica_Sillica-Mine.avif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What is Crystalline Silica? Crystalline silica is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals. Its use dates back to ancient civilizations, where it was crafted into jewelry, tools, and building materials. In contemporary applications, crystalline silica has evolved to play a crucial role in producing ultra-pure glass for optical devices, tempered glass, specialized quartz glassware, high-temperature ceramics, and advanced materials for aerospace and other high-tech sectors. ## What Are the Health Hazards Of Crystalline Silica? Today, individuals from diverse backgrounds encounter crystalline silica regularly, and for the majority, exposure poses minimal risk. However, those employed in construction, sandblasting, foundries and mining may face significant exposure to respirable crystalline silica, increasing their risk of developing silicosis, a serious and potentially fatal lung condition. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Health-Hazards-of-RCS_Warning-sign.avif "Health-Hazards-of-RCS_Warning-sign.avif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Accurate Detection and Sampling of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) X-ray Diffraction (XRD) remains the gold standard for precise detection and quantification of crystalline silica, adhering to established methods such as OSHA ID-142 and NIOSH 7500. It effectively identifies the three major crystalline forms — α-quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite. Samples are collected using personal or static samplers equipped with PVC filters (pre-weighed filters can be requested if total respirable dust data are needed) and size-selective devices (such as nylon or aluminum cyclones or parallel particle impactors). The sampling and analytical approach depends on the exposure scenario, regulatory framework, dust composition, and desired detection sensitivity. ## How is Respirable Crystalline Silica Regulated? Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is regulated in the United States primarily through federal standards set by OSHA, MSHA, and NIOSH along with additional state regulations such as those by Cal/OSHA. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Health-Hazards-of-RCS.avif "Health-Hazards-of-RCS.avif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) MSHA is responsible for protecting the health and safety of miners in the United States. To limit respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure, MSHA has established a permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air (µg/m³), measured as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA). When exposures reach or exceed 25 µg/m³ (8-hour TWA), employers are required to conduct periodic sampling, even if the PEL itself is not exceeded. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) OSHA develops and enforces workplace health and safety standards across most industries. OSHA’s silica standards set a PEL of 50 µg/m³ (8-hour TWA) under two separate rules—one for general industry and maritime and another for construction. Employers must implement engineering and work practice controls, perform exposure assessments, provide medical surveillance, offer worker training, and maintain detailed exposure records. Additional requirements apply to high-exposure tasks, particularly those involving dust-generating construction operations. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, conducts research and provides recommendations to prevent work-related illnesses. For respirable crystalline silica, NIOSH has established a Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) of 0.05 mg/m³ (50 µg/m³) as an 8-hour TWA, consistent with OSHA and MSHA limits. NIOSH identifies crystalline silica as a potential occupational carcinogen and recommends the use of engineering controls, exposure monitoring, and appropriate respiratory protection in environments with elevated silica concentrations. State-Specific Regulations Some states have adopted more stringent silica control measures beyond federal requirements. For example, California may issue Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), mandate specific task-based exposure controls, or require additional medical surveillance for workers in high-risk industries. Employers must review and comply with both federal and state-level standards to ensure full regulatory compliance. ## Partner With Pace® for Reliable Silica Analysis With decades of experience in environmental and occupational testing, Pace® delivers the accuracy, speed, and regulatory insight organizations rely on to protect their workforce and meet compliance obligations. ### Staying ahead of updated Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) regulations is essential for safety and compliance. [ Discover the Facts Discover the Facts ](https://info.pacelabs.com/rcs-general-info-page) ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_25de5db_item1) **Info Sheet: [New MSHA Silica Rule Is Here. Are You Ready?](https://info.pacelabs.com/msha-silica-rule-download)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Radiochemistry](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Experienced Radiochemistry Analysis You Can Trust When it comes to radiochemical analysis, experience matters. Pace® offers one of the most comprehensive environmental radiochemistry testing programs in the United States. Our professionals are experienced in their discipline and dedicated to supporting our clients’ needs for timely, high-quality environmental information. Pace® radiochemistry testing lab credentials include: - NRC Materials Handling License - DOECAP, DOD ELAP, ISO 17025, and NELAP Accredited - 45+ State Certifications - Utah DOH Certified #ANTE2 - Westinghouse, Qualified Supplier – 10 CFR Part 50 App. B; - NQA – 1 - USDA License for quarantined soil - Participant – Department of Energy, Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Program, Lab Code WEST04 and OTLI01 What's your challenge? Contact us to find out more about our radiochemical analysis services. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## WHAT’S YOUR RADIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS CHALLENGE? [ GET OUR GUIDE GET OUR GUIDE ](https://info.pacelabs.com/radiochemistry-ebook) ## Where Does Radioactivity Come From? ### Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) Naturally occurring radioactivity has been present since Earth’s creation and can be found in air, water and throughout the planet’s crust. Examples of NORM include long-lived radioactive elements, such as uranium, thorium, and potassium, as well as any of their decay products, including radium and radon. Anthropogenic, or synthetic radioactivity, can also originate from nuclear reactors, the fallout from nuclear weapons testing, nuclear accelerators, and the manufacture of isotopes used for medical purposes. Cosmogenic radioactivity is created when cosmic rays strike the earth, inducing radioactivity in the atmosphere. ### Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM) When NORM is disturbed or altered from natural settings or present in a technologically enhanced state due to past or present human activities and practices, the material is known as Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). “Technologically enhanced” refers to a relative increase in radionuclide concentrations above background radiation levels due to changes to the radiological, physical, and chemical properties of the radioactive material. ### Naturally Occurring And Accelerator-produced Radioactive Materials (NARM) Naturally occurring and accelerator-produced radioactive materials (NARM) are primarily radium-contaminated waste, including medical and industrial radium sources, soils with natural radium, and deposits made by oil and gas inside refinery pipes and well casings. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/why-test-for-radioactivity.webp "why test for radioactivity – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Why Test For Radioactivity? Radioactivity is dangerous to humans and the environment because of its ability to interact with and change matter. Radiation is “ionizing,” meaning it has enough energy to remove electrons from atoms or molecules when it passes through or collides with some material. ## How Do We Test For Radioactivity? Radioactivity is measured by detecting atomic disintegrations in a sample and counting the number of events that occur during a specific period. Scientific instruments employ one of five basic technologies: High-Purity Germanium Crystal Detection, Liquid Scintillation Counting, Alpha Scintillation Counting, Alpha Spectroscopy, or Gas Flow Proportional Counting. Prior to detection, specific isotopes are often isolated from the sample matrix through chemical separation. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Radiochemistry, Radionuclides, Radiochemical analysis, Radiochemical methods of analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/how-do-we-test-for-radioactivity.webp "how do we test for radioactivity – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Radiochemistry, Radionuclides, Radiochemical analysis, Radiochemical methods of analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/common-reporting-convention-for-radioactivity.webp "common reporting convention for radioactivity – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is The Common Reporting Convention For Radiochemistry? Radioactivity measurements involve counting the characteristic atomic disintegrations of an isotope followed by complex statistical calculations. Each measurement has a minimum detectable concentration (MDC), also known as minimum detectable activity or MDA, which varies based on sample amount and elapsed time. Therefore, each sample result consists of three values: the calculated activity, the total propagated uncertainty (TPU), and the MDC, reported as Activity, +/- TPU, MDC. For example, Radium-228 = 6.2 +/- 1.8, 0.95 pCi/L (picocuries per liter). Unlike environmental chemistry, radiochemistry measurements are not limited by Method Detection Limits (MDLs). Lower MDCs and uncertainties may be obtained through increased sample volumes or count times. Based on experience, the laboratory targets standard MDCs that are below most common regulatory requirements. ## Pace® Radiochemistry Testing Services Pace® supports a wide array of projects for many different industries. Here are just a few of the types of services we offer. - Drinking Water - State private well testing - DOE - DOD - NRC site decommissioning - Coal combustible residuals - Radiation safety program support - Sediment dating - Land-applied sludge - EU import/export requirements - Human bioassay - Oil and Gas - Mining - NORM/TENORM - Dental Implants ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Radiochemistry, Radionuclides, Radiochemical analysis, Radiochemical methods of analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pace-Radiochemistry-testing-services.webp "Pace Radiochemistry testing services – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Radionuclide Test Methods High Purity Germanium Crystal Detection 1 Liquid Scintillation Counting 2 Alpha Spectroscopy 3 Gas Flow Proportional Counting. 4 Gamma Spectrometry 5 High Purity Germanium Crystal Detection The only radiation detection technology that provides sufficient information to accurately and reliably identify radionuclides from their passive gamma ray emissions. Liquid Scintillation Counting The measurement of the radioactive activity of a sample material which uses the technique of mixing the active material with a liquid scintillator (Ultima Gold) and counting the resultant photon emissions. This analysis is generally used to evaluate radionuclides that emit lower energy betas. Alpha Spectroscopy This type of test is used to evaluate radionuclides that emit alpha radiation. These elements tend to be the most dangerous and harmful to the environment. Gas Flow Proportional Counting. This method is used to evaluate radionuclides that emit higher energy beta radiation. The proportional counter is a type of gaseous ionization detector device used to measure particles of ionizing radiation. Gamma Spectrometry This method is used to evaluate radionuclides that emit gamma radiation. These elements are typically seen around nuclear power operations. ## How Are Radionuclides Regulated? The principal federal agencies with responsibilities for radiation protection of the public are the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and the Department of Energy (DOE). Of these, only EPA and DOE may develop guidance or regulations for TENORM. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/How-Are-Radionuclides-Regulated.webp "How Are Radionuclides Regulated – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) The NRC has regulatory authority over the storage and disposal of all commercially generated radioactive wastes in the U.S. and the disposal of spent fuel and high-level wastes generated by the Department of Energy. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) The TSCA authorizes the EPA to regulate and screen all chemicals produced or imported into the U.S. to prevent unreasonable health and environmental risks. The EPA may regulate naturally occurring and accelerator-produced radioactive materials (NORM-NARM), including TENORM, which are not subject to regulation under the Atomic Energy Act. Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) RCRA is a proactive program that regulates municipal and hazardous waste disposal. Under RCRA, NORM-NARM is not defined as a solid waste but must be managed as hazardous waste if it contains hazardous waste. Safe Drinking Water Act The EPA regulates radionuclides in drinking water to protect public health. The EPA’s Radionuclides Rule has four federal standards for radionuclides in drinking water. Safe drinking water should have 15 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) or less of alpha particles and 5 pCi/L of combined radium 226/228 or less. Clean Water Act (CWA) The CWA is the primary federal law regulating the discharge of pollutants into the nation's surface waters. This includes radioactivity in liquid discharges. Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRCA) UMTRCA provides for the safe and environmentally sound disposal, long-term stabilization, and control of uranium mill tailings to minimize or eliminate radiation health hazards to the public. Atomic Energy Act The Atomic Energy Act (AEA) assures the proper management of source, special nuclear, and byproduct material, including radioactive waste management and disposal. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation And Liability Act (CERCLA OR SUPERFUND) CERCLA, also known as Superfund, gives the EPA broad authority to respond directly to actual or threatened releases of hazardous substances. Remediation of radioactively contaminated sites falls under CERCLA and may also be part of the Atomic Energy Act. Clean Air Act The Clean Air Act requires the EPA to set national health-based standards for air pollution. It also requires the government to review, update, and enforce these standards. However, local enforcement is largely left up to the states. Radionuclide releases to the air are subject to the Clean Air Act National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs). Indoor Radon Abatement Act The Indoor Radon Abatement Act set a long-term goal of making indoor air as radon-free as the ambient, outside air. Currently, no federal, enforceable regulations control indoor radon levels—only guidelines with recommendations and a national goal of indoor radon air concentrations less than or 4 pCi/L. States Numerous states across the U.S. have state-specific regulatory criteria for the presence of radionuclides. Check with the appropriate regulatory body in the state for the most current regulatory requirements and standards. ## Additional Resources - [Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_b560364_item1) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_b560364_item2) Pace® maintains an extensive list of accreditations and certifications to meet environmental compliance and program requirements at the national and state level. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** **[eBook: Guide To Radiochemistry And Radiochemical Analysis](https://info.pacelabs.com/radiochemistry-ebook)** **[Radiochemistry Methods](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_Radiochemistry%20Methods.pdf)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [PFAS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Setting The Pace For PFAS Testing And Analyzing Pace® is the largest American-owned laboratory network. It is one of the first commercial laboratories to offer PFAS testing services. Importantly, as regulators push PFAS issues to the forefront, we have accelerated our growth. We are responding to rising demand. Thus, our facilities are adopting new methods, processes, and certifications to keep up with this fast-changing market and PFAS regulations. Additionally, our experts help our customers protect the environment and their communities. Pace® works with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other groups. Together, we advance the science of PFAS testing and analysis. **Highlights of our PFAS testing capabilities and credentials include:** - PFAS testing for a wide range of aqueous and solid materials, including PFAS in drinking water, wastewater, landfill leachate, AFFF/F3, soil, biota, and more - Certified/accredited by NELAC, ISO, DOD, DOE, and in every state with a PFAS lab certification program - Drinking Water Centers of Excellence across the U.S. - EPA-approved lab for UCMR 3, UCMR 4, and UCMR 5 - Reporting limits at or below all program requirements - Analysis of special compounds, including ultrashort-chain PFAS - Participated in both single and multi-lab validation studies of EPA PFAS and Organic Fluorine test methods - [ Ultrashort‑chain PFAS testing using a specialized direct‑inject LC‑MS/MS method for aqueous samples ](https://info.pacelabs.com/pace-ultrashort-chain-pfas-by-direct-inject) ### CONTACT US ABOUT PFAS TESTING TODAY. [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### OR [ REQUEST A QUOTE REQUEST A QUOTE ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/pfas) ## Pace® is offering PFAS RAPID TURNAROUND TIME SERVICES for every matrix. ### Get the data you need, when you need it! Request a PFAS Testing Quote Now. [ Request A Pfas Testing Quote Now Request A Pfas Testing Quote Now ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/PFAS) ![Airport fire fighters putting out fire on airplane. PFAS testing, PFAS in Drinking Water, PFAS Regulations, PFAS Chemicals, PFAS Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-are-pfas.webp "what are pfas – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of synthetic compounds. People value them for their useful properties. For example, resistance to heat, water, and oil. Therefore, for decades, these chemicals have been used to produce hundreds of industrial and consumer products. For example, these include non-stick surfaces, textiles, carpets, firefighting foams, electrical components, plastics, and more. Importantly, PFAS are bioaccumulative, meaning they build up in the bloodstream and tissue. Studies have found connections between some PFAS compounds and health problems. For instance, these include chronic kidney disease, thyroid issues, low fertility rates, and some cancers. ## How Are PFAS Regulated? As people worry more about how PFAS affects human health, lawmakers create more rules and regulations. Therefore, these aim to assess and address PFAS in the environment. Today, a wide range of state and federal regulations covers PFAS chemicals to protect public health. As a result, many of the primary programs are covered below. Industry Guide to PFAS Testing and Regulations [ Download ](https://info.pacelabs.com/industry-guide-to-pfas-regulations-and-programs) ### PFAS testing or compliance questions? Pace® Regulatory Consultants can help you navigate EPA recording and recordkeeping requirements. [ learn more learn more ](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance/) ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. PFAS testing, PFAS in Drinking Water, PFAS Regulations, PFAS Chemicals, PFAS Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pafs-regulations.webp "pafs regulations – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Safe Drinking Water (SDWA) Enacted in 1974, the SDWA grants the EPA the authority to set National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). Then, in 2023, regulators proposed limits for PFOA, PFOS, PFBS, PFNA, PFHxS, and GenX Chemicals (HFPO-DA). Further, the EPA issues health advisories for contaminants not yet regulated by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). Also, the EPA says these health advisories show the level of a contaminant in drinking water. This level is safe for health and does not cause bad effects over certain time periods, like 1 day, 10 days, or a lifetime. Health authorities cannot enforce health advisories. However, state and federal agencies can use them. They can help guide PFAS rulemaking, like the NPDWR to improve community water systems. Chemical Contaminant List (CCL) The CCL is a list of contaminants. To be noted, these are not currently covered by any national drinking water rules. However, they are known or expected to be found in public water systems. Therefore, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires the EPA to publish a new CCL every five years. This list often provides insights into which compounds the EPA is considering for future rulemaking. Moreover, experts expect CCL6 to include PFAS chemicals, either individually or as a category. Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) The SDWA requires the EPA to create a new list of 30 contaminants every five years. Therefore, public water systems must monitor these contaminants. Likewise, candidates for the list of contaminants include chemicals and microbes. These are suspected to be in drinking water. However, there are no health-based standards for them under the SDWA. In 2023, public water systems with 3,300 or more customers began testing for 29 PFAS and lithium. This testing is part of UCMR 5. Additionally, a random group of 800 small systems also started testing. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability ACT (CERCLA) CERCLA, or Superfund, allows the EPA to act quickly when hazardous substances are released or may be released. Following, the EPA intends to classify certain PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. Once this happens, CERCLA gives the EPA the power to respond directly. Consequently, this includes issuing cleanup orders for any release or existing contamination. Effluent Guidelines Program The EPA describes ELGs (Effluent Limitations Guidelines) as national rules. Consequently, these rules rely on technology. They aim to control industrial wastewater that enters surface waters and public treatment plants. Moreover, ELG Plan 15 calls for setting PFAS limits on wastewater discharges from landfills (including leachate). Once set, these will be the first ELGs for PFAS. Furthermore, the plan also calls for more studies on PFAS discharges from other sources. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) The Clean Water Act (CWA) created the NPDES program in 1972. It regulates the discharge of pollutants into U.S. waters (WOTUS). Additionally, States can petition the EPA to administer their own NPDES program, and most states have received partial or full approval. Also, authorities authorize Tribal Lands separately. Notably, four states, NH, NM, MD, and MA, as well as most U.S. territories continue to rely on the EPA for NPDES permitting. Therefore, in 2022, the EPA gave guidance that strongly encouraged adding PFAS limits in permits for wastewater and biosolids discharge. Resource Conservation And Recovery ACT (RCRA) Enacted in 1976, RCRA governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Therefore, designating PFAS as a hazardous substance under CERCLA gives the EPA the power to require cleanup. However, designating PFAS as hazardous under RCRA gives the EPA much more control. This includes control over the entire lifecycle of PFAS: manufacturing, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal. In particular, listing PFAS under RCRA would also automatically designate it as a hazardous substance under CERCLA. Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) The TSCA forms the basis for the EPA's significant new use rule. In return, it gives the agency the power to approve or reject new uses for dangerous chemicals, including PFAS. Additionally, authorities may issue Low-Volume Exemptions (LVEs) for PFAS imported or manufactured in low quantities. Therefore, the EPA plans to review past LVE decisions. They want companies to voluntarily give up their past exemptions. Toxicity Assessments The EPA toxicity assessments explain the adverse health effects of certain chemicals. They also show the exposure levels where these effects might happen. Furthermore, the EPA, federal agencies, state regulators, and local communities can use these assessments. Importantly, they help decide when to address possible health risks. Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) in 1986. Therefore, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) includes part of the legislation. As a result, TRI tracks toxic chemical releases from factories into the environment. In 2019, the TRI industry reporting requirements included the first PFAS, and many more have joined the list since then. Toxic Substances Control ACT (TSCA) The TSCA grants the EPA the authority to establish reporting, record-keeping, and testing requirements for chemical compounds. Also, the EPA has the power from the TSCA. They expect PFAS manufacturers to pay for PFAS toxicity studies. Therefore, the EPA has started giving testing orders to the industry. ## Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies **Our Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies help clients evaluate the effectiveness of technologies and strategies for PFAS removal, remediation, and destruction. Therefore, by conducting a Treatability Study, environmental engineers and scientists can optimize remediation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and build public trust.** [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) ## Materials Tested By Pace® Aqueous Film-forming Foam (AFFF) 1 Air & Emissions 2 Biota (Plant And Animal Tissue) 3 Consumer & Industrial Products 4 Drinking Water 5 Ground & Surface Water 6 Landfill Leachate 7 Soil, Sediment, & Other Solids 8 Wastewater, Sludge, & Biosolids 9 Aqueous Film-forming Foam (AFFF) Legacy AFFF, the Class B firefighting foam used to fight chemical fires, typically contains PFAS. To be noted, newer fluorine-free foams (F3) are not always PFAS-free either. With this purpose, Pace® keeps communities safe. We offer testing services for AFFF, F3, and materials that may experience effects. To be noted, this includes soil, surface water, and groundwater. Air & Emissions PFAS can become airborne in multiple ways. For example, waste incineration, stack emissions, and leachate evaporation. Therefore, once PFAS is airborne, it can contaminate surrounding communities. As a result, impacting soil, groundwater, surface water, and private drinking water wells. Biota (Plant And Animal Tissue) PFAS has been discovered in milk, eggs, deer, fish, and more. Therefore, when humans consume these products, PFAS can build up in their bloodstream. Consequently, testing for PFAS in living things can be hard. However, Pace® has invested in the tools and knowledge to help our customers. Consumer & Industrial Products Notably, Pace® has developed several proven approaches for PFAS testing of consumer and industrial products. Drinking Water UCMR 5 requires testing of many public water systems in 2023. Therefore, new limits on several PFAS in drinking water have started during the end of 2024. With this purpose, Pace® is an EPA-approved lab for UCMR 5 and credentialed in every state. Additionally, we provide PFAS water testing services to analyze PFAS in drinking water. Ground & Surface Water Many communities get their drinking water from underground aquifers or surface water. For example, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Therefore, Pace® provides PFAS water testing services to analyze PFAS in non-drinking water. Moreover, this helps local governments and industries with cleanup and control efforts. Landfill Leachate The EPA found PFAS in 95% of the landfill leachate they tested. As a result, Leachate is likely a source of the contamination. Accordingly, Pace® provides leachate testing services for municipal, industrial, and private landfill operators. Soil, Sediment, & Other Solids Soil and sediment can become contaminated with PFAS from landfill leachate, wastewater discharge, biosolids, stormwater runoff, and more. With this in mind, Pace® offers PFAS testing for soil, sediment, and other solids. Additionally, this includes incinerator ash, which can spread PFAS to nearby neighborhoods. Wastewater, Sludge, & Biosolids Traditional wastewater treatment does not remove PFAS and can convert PFAS precursors into terminal PFAS. Therefore, biosolids produced from contaminated wastewater often contain PFAS as well. Moreover, Pace® provides testing services for wastewater influent and effluent, stormwater runoff, and biosolids. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_479ee426_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_479ee426_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_479ee426_item3) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_479ee426_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Groundwater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [**Surface Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [**Wastewater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) [**Drinking Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) **[Solids](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/)** [**Biosolids**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/biosolids/) [**Biota** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/) [**Total Organic Halogens (TOX)** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) [**Ultrashort-chain PFAS**](https://info.pacelabs.com/pace-ultrashort-chain-pfas-by-direct-inject) [**Case Study: Testing for PFAS in Bedrock**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS-BSCI-PLS%20Documents/Current%20Documents/PAS/PFAS/PAS_PFAS_PFAS%20Core%20DFN%20Case%20Study.pdf) [**Infographic: 2025PFAS Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS-BSCI-PLS%20Documents/Current%20Documents/PAS/PFAS/PFAS%20Infographic_121824.pdf) [**Should Private Wells be Tested for PFAS?**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-should-private-wells-be-tested-for-pfas) [**Analyzing PFAS Content in Consumer Goods**](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-analyzing-pfas-content-in-consumer-goods) [**PFAS Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_PFAS%20Test%20Methods.pdf) **[Municipalities Guide to PFAS Contamination and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-municipalities)** **[Wastewater Professionals Guide to PFAS Contamination and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater)** **[Industry Guide to PFAS Regulations](https://info.pacelabs.com/industry-guide-to-pfas-regulations-and-programs)** **[Spotlight on CERCLA](https://info.pacelabs.com/cercla-info-sheet)** **[Spotlight on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)](https://info.pacelabs.com/national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-fact-sheet)** [**Which Test Method Should You Use to Analyze PFAS in Wastewater?**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-which-test-method-should-you-use-to-analyze-pfas-in-wastewater) [**Analyzing PFAS in Biosolids**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-analyzing-pfas-in-biosolids) **[Spotlight on the Toxic Release Inventory](https://info.pacelabs.com/toxic-release-inventory-fact-sheet)** **[Effluent Guidelines Program Info Sheet](https://info.pacelabs.com/elg-preliminary-plan-15)** **[PFAS FAQs](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-faqs)** [**PFAS in Apparel and Textiles**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pfas-in-apparel-and-textiles) [**Pace® partners with Onvector as Testing Lab for PFAS Destruction Validation**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV_PFAS/PAS_PFAS%20Onvector%20Case%20Study_041224.pdf) **On-Demand Webinar: [Navigating the Complexities of Testing for PFAS in Plant and Animal Tissue](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue)** **On-Demand Webinar: [Quantifying PFAS in Consumer and Related Products: The Latest Developments](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-quantifying-pfas-in-consumer-and-related-products)** **On-Demand Webinar: [Navigating the Complexities of Testing for PFAS in Plant and Animal Tissue](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-the-complexities-of-testing-for-pfas-in-plant-and-animal-tissue)** **On-Demand Webinar: [Is PFAS Sample Cross-contamination Caused By Sampling?](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-is-pfas-sample-cross-contamination-caused-by-sampling)** **On-Demand Webinar: [EPA PFAS Test Methods Are Now Final, What That Means for Wastewater and Solid Waste Professionals](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-epa-pfas-test-methods-are-now-final-what-that-means-for-wastewater-and-solid-waste-professionals)** **On-Demand Webinar: [US EPA Information Collection Rule (ICR) Proposal for PFAS and NPDES](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pesticides](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Setting The Pace For Environmental Pesticide Testing Pace® offers comprehensive environmental pesticide testing services to help our customers evaluate the potential impact of pesticides on water, groundwater, soil, biota, and certain types of waste. With a team of experienced professionals and a network of state-of-the-art testing laboratories, Pace® provides defensible results for regulatory compliance and in support of sustainable business practices across a wide range of industries that include: - Environmental Consultants - Environmental Engineers - Municipalities - Wastewater Industry - Landfills - Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing - Private Well Testing Contact us to find out more about our pesticide testing services. [ Contact us today ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![weeds next to building being sprayed wit pesticids. Pesticides, What are pesticides? Pesticides in water, Pesticides in soil](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-are-pesticides.webp "what are pesticides – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are Pesticides? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Pesticides keep crops and other vegetation free of pests that can impact human health and reduce crop yields. However, many pesticides can pose environmental and health problems when they enter the environment. The EPA also includes herbicides under the definition of pesticides, and many of the regulatory requirements covering pesticide manufacturing, storage, use, and disposal also apply to herbicides. To provide our customers with the most relevant information and testing services, we created a solution page specific to herbicides. Visit [Pace® Environmental Testing Services for Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) for more details. ## What Impact Do Pesticides Have On The Environment? Agricultural pesticide utilization is widespread throughout much of the world. The excessive use of these chemicals and their persistence in the environment have generated serious, lasting environmental contamination of soil, water, and, to a lesser extent, air. This contamination has had a negative impact on ecosystems and the food chain. ![test tubes full of soil, water and mixed environmental media. Pesticides, What are pesticides? Pesticides in water, Pesticides in soil](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/impact-of-pesticides-on-the-environment.webp "impact of pesticides on the environment – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pesticides-and-human-health-2.webp "pesticides and human health 2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are The Dangers Of Pesticides To Human Health Pesticides can cause both short-term and long-term adverse health effects. Short-term effects include stinging eyes, rashes, blisters, nausea, dizziness, and diarrhea. Long-term effects include cancers, birth defects, reproductive harm, immunotoxicity, neurological and developmental toxicity, and disruption of the endocrine system. The severity of the health risk depends on the toxicity and amount of exposure to the pesticide. ## What Will A Pesticide Test Show? There are many reasons to test for pesticides in soil, water, or consumer and commercial products. Testing can determine if the land is safe for building or growing crops or if remediation is necessary. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pesticide-test.webp "pesticide test – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Pesticide Regulation The EPA is responsible for regulating pesticides in the United States to protect human health and the environment. The EPA Office of Pesticide Programs handles most of the regulatory issues pertaining to pesticides. The EPA also enforces pesticide regulations and supports state and regional EPA programs to protect and certify pesticide applicators. ![US EPA Headquarters, Washington DC. Pesticides, What are pesticides? Pesticides in water, Pesticides in soil](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pesticide-regulation.webp "pesticide regulation – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, And Rodenticide ACT (FIFRA) FIFRA governs the sale, distribution, use, and disposal of pesticides in the United States. All pesticides distributed or sold in the U.S. must be registered (licensed) by the EPA. Before the EPA registers a pesticide under FIFRA, the applicant must show, among other things, that using the pesticide according to specifications "will not generally cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.” Resource Conservation And Recovery ACT (RCRA) The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a proactive program that regulates municipal and hazardous waste disposal. Pesticide disposal is regulated under RCRA, which ensures responsible management of hazardous waste and non-hazardous solid waste. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act (CWA), the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a permitting program designed to control and manage the discharge of pollutants, such as pesticides, into waters of the United States and protect water quality and aquatic life. States can petition the EPA to administer their own NPDES program, and most states have received partial or full approval. Any discharge into a receiving body of water without a permit is considered unlawful. Toxic Substances Control ACT (TSCA) Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were once used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications, including pesticide extenders. However, PCBs were banned from production and use in the United States by the Toxic Substances Control Act in 1976 and internationally by the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants in 2001. This means that while PCBs were used in pesticides in the past, they are no longer legally used for this purpose in the US and many other countries. Nevertheless, testing pesticide residue or stockpiles of older pesticides marked for disposal may be required to maintain compliance with the TSCA and other federal and state regulatory programs. For more on PCB testing and regulatory compliance, visit [**Pace® PCB Testing and Analysis**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/). Safe Drinking Water Pesticides have the potential to contaminate drinking water supplies in both agricultural and urban settings. The Safe Drinking Water Act gives the EPA authority to administer several programs related to contaminants in drinking water. The SDWA also gives the EPA the authority to set National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) and enforce limits on contaminants in drinking water. Safe Drinking Water ACT (Sdwa) Pesticides have the potential to contaminate drinking water supplies in both agricultural and urban settings. The Safe Drinking Water Act gives the EPA authority to administer several programs related to contaminants in drinking water. The SDWA also gives the EPA the authority to set National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) and enforce limits on contaminants in drinking water. States Many states run pesticide disposal programs specifically for farmers and commercial pesticide users, often referred to as “Clean Sweep” programs. The details of the programs, including participants, materials collected, collection methods, and collection dates, vary by state. States may also set limits, but they may not exceed the EPA’s NPDWR limits. ## Pace® Supports Your Environmental Project Needs Pace® provides end-to-end support for a wide range of projects that call for pesticide testing, such as: Commercial Pesticide Producers 1 NPDES Permitting 2 Stormwater Runoff 3 Private Well Testing 4 Drinking Water 5 Ground And Surface Water 6 Soil Assessment For Remediation 7 Lands Formerly Used For Agriculture 8 Air 9 Commercial Pesticide Producers Large commercial operations may want to test their water influent and effluent for pesticide contamination as well as the soil around production facilities. NPDES Permitting NPDES permits are used to monitor and manage the discharge of toxic pollutants in wastewater, and NPDES permitting may include pesticide testing requirements. Stormwater Runoff Stormwater runoff is another type of wastewater discharge that may be covered by NPDES permitting requirements. Private Well Testing Pesticides in well water can come from private septic systems, wastewater, flooded sewers, polluted stormwater runoff, fertilizers, agricultural runoff, and decaying plants. While the EPA rules that protect public drinking water systems do not apply to individual water systems, such as privately owned wells. Drinking Water The Safe Drinking Water Act gives the EPA authority to regulate contaminants in drinking water, including pesticides. Many states have also set their own limits. Pace® is an EPA-approved lab for drinking water and credentialed in every state with a drinking water lab accreditation program. Ground And Surface Water Groundwater contamination from chemical dumpsites tends to attract the greatest public attention, but landfills, septic systems, and underground storage tanks can also be significant sources of pesticide contamination. Soil Assessment For Remediation Pesticide identification is often required to develop a remedial plan. Pace® supports pesticide soil remediation with pesticide testing services. Lands Formerly Used For Agriculture As part of the remedial investigation process, determining the full magnitude and extent of pesticide contamination is often required. Pace® supports lab testing needs required to support pesticide soil remediation. Air The application of pesticides in or around homes, buildings, or farms is a common source of airborne contamination. The manufacture of pesticides and industrial spills, accidents, or releases from natural disasters can also release pesticides into the air. Once airborne, pesticides can contaminate surrounding communities, impacting soil, groundwater, surface water, and private drinking water wells. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_4f7fde11_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_4f7fde11_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_4f7fde11_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Groundwater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [**Surface Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [**Soil**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) **[Wastewater](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/)** [**Drinking Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [**Pesticides Test Methods** ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Pesticides%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**Herbicides Test Methods** ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Herbicide%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**PCB Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_PCB%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**Reduced Volume Technology**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS%20Reduced%20Volume%20Technology%20Flyer%20V2.pdf) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [PCBs](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted Partner For PCB Testing And Analysis Pace® understands the complex issues in setting up, managing, and working with a PCB site/program. Our experienced PCB project managers can help you select the best, most affordable PCB analysis options for your project requirements. In addition to traditional PCB analysis for PCB Aroclors, our state-of-the-art facilities offer: - Dual-column analysis on every PCB detection as a standard operating procedure - Regulatory and analytical expertise in dealing with PCBs - Congener-specific and specialty Aroclor analyses, including high-resolution mass spectrometry - Ultra-trace analysis of specific congeners Contact us today. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/What-are-PCBs.webp "What are PCBs – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)? Polychlorinated biphenyls, commonly known as PCBs, are synthetic organic compounds comprised of carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine atoms. The PCB molecule consists of two connected benzene rings and chlorine atoms that can attach to any or all of 10 different positions, allowing for 209 unique congeners and 10 unique homologs. PCB congeners with high chlorine content generally have high octanol-water partition coefficients, making them commonly present in organic materials such as soils and sediments. Due to their low water solubility and vapor pressure, PCBs divide between the solid and aquatic phases, leading to contamination across various compartments. Some commercial PCB mixtures are known in the U.S. by their industrial trade name, Aroclor®, trademarked by the Monsanto Chemical Corporation. Aroclors are not a single PCB congener but rather a complex mixture of multiple congeners. ## What Are Dioxin-like Polychlorinated Biphenyls? PCBs consist of 209 congeners that differ in the number and position of chlorine atoms on the biphenyl and exhibit different toxic properties. Twelve of these congeners are referred to as dioxin-like PCBs (dl-PCBs) as they have a similar structure to dioxins and the same toxic effects. Those without this similarity to dioxins are referred to as non-dioxin-like PCBs (ndl-PCBs). ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/What-are-Dioxin-like-pcbs.webp "What are Dioxin like pcbs – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![voltage transformers. PCBs, What are PCBs, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Testing for PCBs](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PCBs-and-health.webp "PCBs and health – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Do PCBs Persist In The Environment And Bioaccumulate In People? Although banned in the U.S. in 1979, PCBs were commonly used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications and products, such as electrical and hydraulic equipment, paint, caulk, plastics, rubber products, pigments, and dyes. Their durability and hydrophobic and lipophilic properties made them useful but also environmentally persistent, allowing them to cycle through air, soil, and water and eventually accumulate in plant, animal, and human tissues. PCBs can still be released into the environment through poorly maintained hazardous waste sites, illegal or improper dumping of wastes that may contain PCBs, such as old transformer fluids, or leaks or releases from these transformers. Disposal of consumer products, especially those manufactured before 1979, into municipal landfills can also contribute to environmental contamination as can the burning of wastes containing PCBs in municipal and industrial incinerators. ## How Are Humans Exposed To PCBs? PCBs are fat-soluble substances that humans are exposed to through ingesting animal fats, inhalation, or dermal contact. More is becoming known about the toxic effects of PCBs, so despite the decline in PCBs in the environment, they remain an environmental and public health concern. Exposure to PCBs suppresses the immune system. Dioxin-like congeners have been shown to be tumor promoters that can enhance the effects of other carcinogenic substances. PCBs can alter thyroid and reproductive function in both men and women and increase the risk of cardiovascular and liver disease and diabetes. In addition, PCB exposure, especially during fetal stages and childhood, may reduce IQ and alter behavior. Pregnant women exposed to PCBs have an elevated chance of giving birth to low birth-weight infants with lifelong health risks. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/humans-exposed-to-PCBs.webp "humans exposed to PCBs – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## On-demand Webinar **The Lingering Legacy of PCB Air Contamination; Challenges and Solutions** Polychlorinated-biphenyls (PCBs) were introduced in the late 1920s and used until the 1970s when they were banned in most countries due to evidence of environmental build-up and possible adverse health effects. Most people think that exposure to PCBs comes from eating contaminated fish and other animal fats. That is true. [ Watch Webinar Watch Webinar ](https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7694261847927058191) ## How Are PCBs Regulated? Many U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state programs are addressing PCBs in the environment. Here are some of the primary programs involved: ![building sign at EPA Headquarters in Washington DC, USA. PCBs, What are PCBs, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Testing for PCBs](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pcb-regulation.webp "pcb regulation – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Clean Water ACT (CWA) Established in 1972 by the EPA, the Clean Water Act establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the U.S. and regulating quality standards for surface waters. The agency has established an enforceable drinking water maximum contaminant level for PCBs of 0.0005 parts per million (ppm). It also requires that accidental releases of one or more pounds of PCBs into the environment be reported to the agency. Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA) OSHA sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards and has promulgated regulations that establish permissible exposure limits (PEL) for air pollutants in the workplace. These enforceable standards consider dermal absorption and inhalation exposure and encompass all physical forms of PCB compounds, including aerosols, vapor, mist, sprays, and PCB-laden dust particles. National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health (NIOSH) NIOSH, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, looks at chronic on-the-job health issues. NIOSH has issued a PCB-exposure advisory recommendation of a 10-hour time-weighted average for workers of 1.0 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3). Food And Drug Administration (FDA) The FDA protects public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA mandates tolerances of 0.2-3.0 ppm of PCBs for all foods, with a tolerance level in fish of 2 ppm. FDA also limits PCBs in paper food-packaging materials to 10 ppm. Toxic Substances Control ACT (TSCA) TSCA authorizes the EPA to regulate and screen all chemicals produced or imported into the U.S. to prevent unreasonable health and environmental risks. TSCA regulations prescribe specific SW-846 extraction methods for analyzing PCBs in a sample. Resource Conservation And Recovery ACT (RCRA) RCRA is a federal program regulating municipal and hazardous waste disposal. Although PCBs are exempt from RCRA regulations (40 CFR 261.8), state hazardous waste regulatory programs authorized by the EPA may identify PCBs as hazardous wastes. State Regulations Numerous states across the U.S. have state-specific limits on PCBs in soil, air, and water. Check with the appropriate regulatory body in the state you are working in to ascertain exactly what these regulatory criteria are. ## Examples Of PCB Sources Effluent 1 Building Demolition 2 Landfills 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge 4 Fluorescent Light Ballasts 5 Plasticizers 6 Effluent Manufacturing facilities, including chemical and pesticide factories, pulp and paper mills, and electric power generation plants, have a high likelihood of PCBs in their wastewater effluent. PCB contamination can also stem from equipment leaks and condensation around vacuum pumps, cooling towers, and natural gas pipelines. Building Demolition Electrical equipment, joint caulking, oil & grease insulated cable, flame-retardant surface coatings, and waterproofing can all be sources of PCBs. Landfills Municipal and industrial solid waste landfills may contain waste materials and soils from remediation sites that contain PCBs. Leachate from these sites may contain PCBs as well. Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge PCBs can wind up in wastewater sludge and biosolids from a variety of sources: atmospheric deposition, stormwater runoff, leaks and spills, leaching from coatings and plastics containing PCBs, PCBs in food and human waste, and more. Fluorescent Light Ballasts Some fluorescent light ballasts used capacitors that contained PCBs. Additionally, a type of asphaltic resin (potting material) that contained PCBs was sometimes used as insulation in ballasts. Plasticizers PCBs were commonly used in polyvinyl chloride plastic, neoprene, chlorinated rubbers, laminating adhesives, sealants and caulking, joint compounds (concrete), etc. ## Nationally Recognized Leader In PCB Testing Having experience and expertise in PCB analysis can make all the difference. The largest American-owned lab, Pace® understands the challenges posed by PCB contamination, and we are committed to providing accurate and reliable testing services. The experts at Pace® have the knowledge and experience to assist you in identifying the most appropriate and cost-effective sampling plan for your project. Let us lend a hand! [ Contact us today ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_4ea42997_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_4ea42997_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_4ea42997_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Pesticides Testing Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) [**Dioxin Furans**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxin-furans/) [**PCB Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_PCB%20Test%20Methods.pdf) **[PCBs eBook](https://info.pacelabs.com/pcb-testing-in-air-ebook)** **[The Lingering Legacy of PCB Air Contamination; Challenges and Solutions](https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7694261847927058191)** [**Reduced Volume Technology**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS%20Reduced%20Volume%20Technology%20Flyer%20V2.pdf) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [PAHs](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted Partner For PAHs Testing And Analysis Pace® understands the challenges posed by Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons contamination, and we are dedicated to providing accurate and reliable testing services. The largest American-owned lab, our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced team offer a wide range of analytical capabilities for soil, water, sediment, and air. In establishing your sampling plan, it may be necessary to consider factors such as the direction of groundwater flow or prevailing winds to estimate the migration of PAH contamination. If you are not sure where to start, Pace® experts can provide guidance and assist in the development of your sampling plan. Contact us today. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-are-PAHs.webp "what are PAHs – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)? PAHs are a class of over 100 organic compounds that contribute to environmental pollution and threaten human health. They constitute a category of hydrocarbons (mixtures of organic compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen) found in some crude oils. PAHs are also created by the inefficient burning of coal, crude oil, fossil fuels, and garbage. ## How Are Humans Exposed To PAHs? Human exposure to PAHs is inevitable due to their widespread presence in air, water, soil, and food. The general population is exposed to PAHs mainly through inhalation and ingestion. Although PAHs exist at low concentrations in ambient air, epidemiologic studies have linked long-term low-level PAHs exposure with many adverse health outcomes. In recent years, PAHs have received increased scrutiny in air pollution studies because some of these compounds are highly carcinogenic or mutagenic. In particular, benzo\[a\]pyrene (B\[a\]P) has been identified as being highly carcinogenic. Seven PAH compounds are considered to be human carcinogens (cPAHs). These include: - Benzo\[a\]pyrene - Benz\[a\]anthracene - Benzo\[b\]fluoranthene - Benzo\[k\]fluoranthene - Chrysene - Dibenz\[a,h\]anthracene - Indeno\[1,2,3-cd\]pyrene ![red and white smoke stack against blue sky. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs, What are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Types of PAHs](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/how-are-humans-exposed-to-PHAs.webp "how are humans exposed to PHAs – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAHs, What are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Types of PAHs](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/why-PAHs-testign-is-important.webp "why PAHs testign is important – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Why PAHs Testing Is Important With high melting and boiling points, low vapor pressure, and very low water solubility, PAHs do not readily dissolve in water or volatilize into the atmosphere. These characteristics of chemical stability, hydrophilic tendency, and high sorption capacity contribute to PAHs persistence in the environment. ## How Are PAHs Regulated? Several state and federal agencies regulate PAHs contamination and exposure. Here are some of the primary programs currently addressing PAHs. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PAHs-regulations.webp "PAHs regulations – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA) OSHA sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards. While OSHA has not established a PAHs substance-specific standard for occupational exposure, PAHs exposure is regulated under OSHA’s Air Contamination Standard for substances termed coal tar pitch volatiles (CTPVs) and coke oven emissions. These OSHA standards establish a Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for workers of 0.2 mg/m3 per cubic meter of PAH compounds – deemed as benzene soluble fractions of coal tar volatiles – over an 8-hour exposure period. Additionally, the OSHA PEL for mineral oil mist that contains PAHs is 5 mg/m3 averaged over an 8-hour exposure period. National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health (NIOSH) NIOSH, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, monitors chronic on-the-job health issues. For PAHs, NIOSH recommends that the average workplace air levels for coal tar pitch volatiles (CTPVs) not exceed 0.1 mg/m3 for a 10-hour workday within a 40-hour workweek. There are other limits for workplace exposure for things that contain PAHs, such as coal, coal tar, and mineral oil. Clean Water Act (CWA) Established in 1972 by the EPA, the CWA covers the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States and sets quality standards for surface waters. Under this act, maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for seven PAHs – benz\[a\]anthracene, benzo\[a\]pyrene, benzo\[b\]fluoranthene, benzo\[k\]fluoranthene, chrysene, dibenz\[a,h\]anthracene and indenol\[1,2,3-c,d\]pyrene have been established. Emergency Planning And Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA) Certain PAHs are also subject to EPCRA reporting requirements. Under EPCRA, entities must report on the storage, use, and release of hazardous substances to federal, state, and local governments. This information helps communities, emergency planners, and first responders be better prepared for chemical emergencies by providing them with critical data about the presence of hazardous chemicals and any potential risks they may pose. Additionally, EPCRA fosters a greater awareness of potential chemical hazards for the general public, promoting transparency and empowering citizens to take an active role in protecting their communities. EPCRA data can be accessed through the EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) database. State Regulation of PAHs Numerous states across the U.S. have state-specific regulations addressing PAHs in soil, air, and water. Check with the appropriate regulatory body in the state you are working in to ascertain these regulatory criteria. ## A Nationally Recognized Leader In PAHs Testing Pace® provides a wide range of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons testing services with defensible results that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as compliance, environmental site assessments, forensics, employee health and safety, and risk management. Some of the PAHs we most frequently test for are: - Benzo\[a\]pyrene - Benzo\[b\]fluoranthene - Benzo\[k\]fluoranthene - Chrysene - Dibenz\[a,h\]anthracene - Indeno\[1,2,3-cd\]pyrene - Fluoranthene - Pyrene - Benz\[a\]anthracene - Benz\[a\]anthracene - Chrysene - Total Benzofluoranthenes - Benzo\[a\]pyrene - Indeno\[1,2,3-c,d\]pyrene - Dibenzo\[a,h\]anthracene - Benzo\[g,h,i\]perylene - 1-Methylnaphthalene - 2-Methylnaphthalene ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6846652f_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6846652f_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6846652f_item3) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6846652f_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Indoor Air** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) [**Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [**Soil & Sediment** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [**PAHs eBook**](https://info.pacelabs.com/pahs-ebook) [**PAHs Methods Document** ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_PAH%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**Reduced Volume Technology**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS%20Reduced%20Volume%20Technology%20Flyer%20V2.pdf) **On-Demand Webinar:[ PAHs Everywhere: A Close Look at a Familiar Issue ](https://info.pacelabs.com/pahs-webinar-mar-1-2023-registration)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Metals / Trace Metals](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted Partner For Metals / Trace Metals Testing, Analysis, And Compliance Pace® provides laboratory services to identify, characterize, and quantify metals / trace metals in air, soil, water, sediments, and tissues. The largest American-owned lab, Pace® understands the challenges posed by metals and trace metals contamination. Using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and industry-approved methodologies, our accurate and reliable analysis for metals and trace metals helps our customers adhere to environmental standards and industry regulations. Choose Pace® for all your metals and trace metals testing needs and experience our commitment to quality, precision, and service. Contact us today for more info on our metals / trace metals testing services. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Collection of stone and metals. Heavy metals, Trace metals, Trace metals analysis, ICP metals analysis, Detection of explosives](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-are-metals.webp "what are metals – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What are metals? More than three-quarters of all natural elements are metals. Metals / trace metals are usually shiny, have good conductivity, and can be reshaped and drawn out. When exposed to air or seawater, most metals corrode and release electrons. Popular metals include gold, silver, lead, zinc, chromium, cadmium, and mercury. Other lesser-known metals include beryllium, sodium, and lithium. ## What Is The Difference Between Heavy Metals And Trace Metals? ### Heavy Metals There is no universal definition of heavy metals or trace metals. However, heavy metals are usually characterized by their relatively high atomic mass and density. Exposure to many of these metals can also damage DNA, proteins, and lipids, and they are therefore of concern to environmental and human health. These metals naturally occur in the Earth’s crust, usually in low concentrations. Examples include mercury, lead, and cadmium. ### Trace Metals When the term trace metal is used, people are often referring to metals, such as copper, zinc, and iron, that are essential in small amounts for health in living organisms. There is some overlap between heavy metals and trace metals. For instance, copper is a heavy metal but also a trace metal essential to bone and heart health. Despite their necessity for organic life, some trace metals can also become toxic or even carcinogenic if present in larger amounts. ## How Can You Be Exposed To Metals? People can be exposed to metals / trace metals from many sources, such as exposure at the workplace, metal contaminants in air or water, medicines, improperly coated food containers, and lead-based paints. Scientists and legislators have worked together to set concentration levels above which a metal becomes a health concern. ![environmental engineer taking sample near factor. When the term trace metal is used, people are often referring to metals, such as copper, zinc, and iron, that are essential in small amounts for health in living organisms. There is some overlap between heavy metals and trace metals. For instance, copper is a heavy metal but also a trace metal essential to bone and heart health. Despite their necessity for organic life, some trace metals can also become toxic or even carcinogenic if present in larger amounts.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/how-can-you-be-exposed-to-metals.webp "how can you be exposed to metals – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Techniques For Metal / Trace Metals Detection Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) 1 Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) 2 Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) 3 Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry (CVAFS) 4 ION Chromatography 5 Manual Cold-vapor Technique 6 Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) ICP fully decomposes a sample into its constituent elements and transforms them into ions. Commonly used for trace element analysis, ICP offers a wide dynamic range and can detect elements at a level of parts per trillion (ppt). Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) ICP-AES has become the most common emission spectrometric technique and is used to determine the concentration of specific elements in a sample. It can quantify the mass percentage of the metals in metal/polymer nanocomposites. Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) After the sample has gone through the ICP, the mass spectrometer (MS) separates the ions by their mass-to-charge ratio, and the detector counts the number of selected ions per second. This allows the instrument to determine the concentration of each selected element. Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry (CVAFS) CVAFS is a subset of the atomic fluorescence spectroscopy (AFS) analytical technique. CVAFS detects fluorescent light emitted by the emissions sample. It is an exceptionally selective technique with a high sensitivity, ensuring accurate measurement of extremely low mercury levels. ION Chromatography Ion chromatography separates ions and polar molecules based on their attraction to the ion exchanger. This technique works on almost any charged molecule, including large proteins, small nucleotides, and amino acids. The cation-exchange ion chromatography is a main method for determining metal ions. Manual Cold-vapor Technique Using a manual cold-vapor technique, aqueous samples are digested with sulfuric acid, nitric acid, potassium permanganate, and potassium persulfate to oxidize the organo-mercury compounds to the mercuric ion. ## How Are Metals Regulated? Metals / trace metals are covered by a wide range of state and federal regulations to protect human health and natural resources. Many of the primary programs are covered below. ![person in hazmat suit taking sample of water near bridge. When the term trace metal is used, people are often referring to metals, such as copper, zinc, and iron, that are essential in small amounts for health in living organisms. There is some overlap between heavy metals and trace metals. For instance, copper is a heavy metal but also a trace metal essential to bone and heart health. Despite their necessity for organic life, some trace metals can also become toxic or even carcinogenic if present in larger amounts.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/how-are-metals-regulated.jpg "effluent system. – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Resource Conservation And Recovery ACT (RCRA) Enacted in 1976, RCRA governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste. RCRA requirements focus on eight heavy metals that are extremely toxic at low levels. These metals are commonly referred to as the RCRA 8 and include Arsenic (As), Barium (Ba), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Selenium (Se), and Silver (Ag). Safe Drinking Water ACT (SDWA)​ The SDWA also gives U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to set National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) and enforce limits on contaminants in drinking water. The chemical contaminants rules regulate over 65 contaminants, including metals such as lead, copper, selenium, barium, and mercury. Clean Water ACT (CWA) ​ The CWA sets federal surface water standards and makes discharging pollutants into the Waters of the United States unlawful without an EPA permit. Surface water, the receiving water for discharged wastewater, is monitored to ensure it does not contain contaminants higher than CWA standards. Federal law requires a review of water quality standards every three years. State laws may require more frequent reviews. The CWA also regulates how dredged or fill material may be deposited into lakes, wetlands, streams, rivers, and estuaries. Part 503 sets regulatory limits for certain metals. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) NPDES was established in 1972 by the CWA to regulate the release of pollutants into The Waters of the U.S. This permitting program covers point source emissions of metals, including those from industries and wastewater treatment plants. Permits issued under the NPDES system help to identify and control these discharges. Any discharge into a water body without a permit is illegal. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability ACT (CERCLA) CERCLA, sometimes referred to as Superfund, is designed to remedy threats from unexpected releases and historical mistakes in hazardous waste management. CERCLA regulates the cleanup of abandoned hazardous-waste sites as well as accidents, spills, and other emergency releases of contaminants, including metals, into the environment. California’s PROP 65 California’s Prop 65 right-to-know law informs individuals of potential exposure through products that contain one or more of over 900 chemicals, including metals that may carry health risks. ## Select Pace® For Your Metals Testing Needs Metals testing requires an experienced team trained to use highly selective technology and analyze the results. Pace® is at the forefront of metals testing and can handle your unique metal testing and analysis requirements. Our highly skilled scientific staff uses the latest instrumentation and specializes in identifying and characterizing metals and trace metals in air, soil, water, biosolids, sediments, and tissues. Get Started Today [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_493ce8c0_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_493ce8c0_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_493ce8c0_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** **[Mining](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/#industries-mining)** [**Soils Page** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [**Water page** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [**TCLP** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/tclp/) **[Metals/Trace Metals Test Methods ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Metals%20Test%20Methods.pdf)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Low-Level Mercury Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/low-level-mercury-analysis/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Why Select Pace® For Low-Level Mecury Analysis The largest American-owned environmental lab in North America, Pace® has a well-established reputation for delivering fast, reliable analytical services to a wide range of customers, including government agencies, industry, and environmental consultants. For over three decades, we have provided exceptional low-level mercury analysis services. Our laboratory team adheres to EPA Method 1631, using ultra-clean sampling techniques (Method 1669) and conducting laboratory analysis under pristine, controlled conditions. This approach allows us to achieve the lowest possible detection limits and prevent common sample contamination issues. Our certifications include NELAC, DOD, and accreditation in every state that offers a lab accreditation program. Our team’s extensive knowledge, advanced analytical techniques, and state-of-the-art instrumentation guarantee that the data we produce is precise, dependable, and defensible. REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE. [ Contact us today ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-is-mercury.webp "what is mercury – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Mercury? Mercury (Hg) is the only metallic element known to be liquid at standard temperature and pressure. Natural sources, such as volcanoes, are the source of roughly half of all atmospheric mercury emissions with humans generating the rest. Atmospheric mercury falls to the ground with rain, sleet, and snow, landing on soil or water and causing contamination. In addition, many common household products contain mercury and may contaminate the environment when disposed of in trash, burned, or poured down a drain. Mercury also may enter water bodies through the direct discharge of industrial waste or municipal sewage. ## What Are The Health Effects Of Mercury Exposure? Some health effects caused by exposure to mercury include irritation to the eyes, skin, and stomach; cough, chest pain, or difficulty breathing; insomnia, irritability, indecision, headache, weakness or exhaustion, and weight loss. Industrial workers are often the most at risk of adverse health effects due to mercury exposure. The level of exposure depends upon the dose, duration, and work being performed. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/health-effects-of-mercury.webp "health effects of mercury – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/what-is-low-level-mercury-analysis.webp "what is low level mercury analysis – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Low-Level Mercury Analysis? Low-level mercury analysis and testing in water and soil is becoming more common due to environmental contamination. To support NPDES permitting, Impaired Waters, and TMDLs (Total Maximum Daily Loads), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and states are placing progressively lower permit limits on mercury in water. The low-level mercury test method provides the ability to assess compliance with mercury water quality standards (WQSs) below 0.2 ug/L. ## What Test Methods Can Be Use For Low-Level Mercury Analysis Analytical techniques for measuring mercury include cold vapor atomic absorption spectroscopy, cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectroscopy, and direct analysis by thermal decomposition. For low-level testing in water, mercury is analyzed using cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectrometry. Ultra-clean sampling techniques (Method 1669) and laboratory analysis under clean room conditions are used to ensure the lowest achievable detection limits and avoid common causes of sample contamination. Cold vapor atomic fluorescence instrumentation is also used to analyze mercury content in sediment and tissue samples. Atomic fluorescence is an extremely sensitive measurement technique. Mercury in a digested sample is reduced with stannous chloride to elemental mercury and purged from the seawater matrix for analysis. The sensitivity of the analysis can be varied by adjusting the instrumental gain. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Mercury testing, low level mercury analysis, low level mercury sampling](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/test-methods-used-or-low-level-mercury-analysis.webp "test methods used or low level mercury analysis – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Is Mercury Regulated? Mercury regulation in the U.S. limits the maximum concentration of mercury permitted in air, water, soil, food, and drugs. The regulations are promulgated by agencies such as the EPA, the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and a variety of state and local authorities. Specific regulations require that certain waters and soils be monitored for mercury at exceptionally low levels, sometimes referred to as ultra-trace levels. ![wooden blocks with environmental law icons stacked up on mossy background. Mercury testing, low level mercury analysis, low level mercury sampling](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/How-is-Mercury-regulated.webp "How is Mercury regulated – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Clean Water Act (CWA) The CWA sets federal standards for surface water and makes it unlawful to discharge pollutants into the Waters of the United States unless authorized by a permit from the EPA. Surface water, the receiving water for discharged wastewater, is monitored to ensure it does not contain contaminants higher than CWA standards. Federal law requires a review of water quality standards every three years. State laws may require more frequent reviews. The CWA also regulates how dredged or fill material may be deposited into lakes, wetlands, streams, rivers, and estuaries. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Created in 1972 by the CWA, the NPDES is designed to control and manage the discharge of pollutants, such as mercury, into Waters of the United States and protect water quality and aquatic life. States can petition the EPA to administer their own NPDES program, and most states have received partial or full approval. Without a permit, any discharge into a receiving body of water is considered unlawful. National Toxics Rule As part of the CWA, the EPA adopted the National Toxics Rule, providing states with numeric criteria for toxic pollutants. It is used by the EPA and states to ensure Effluent Guidelines, water quality criteria, and NPDES permitting address pollutants in waterways. Mercury must be measured at a minimum level of 0.5 ppt (parts-per-trillion). Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Under the TSCA, the EPA has broad authority to issue regulations designed to gather health/safety and exposure information on, require testing of, and control exposure to chemical substances and mixtures. The TSCA gives the EPA the authority to take specific measures to assess chemical substances and mixtures and protect against unreasonable risks to human health and the environment from existing chemicals. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) The GLRI is a federal program that provides funding for on-the-ground restoration projects, from wetland restoration to cleaning up toxic hotspots. This initiative requires mercury to be measured at ultra-trace levels. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) The SDWA gives the EPA the authority to administer several programs related to contaminants in drinking water, including National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for contaminants in drinking water. Limits may also be set by states, but they may not exceed the EPA’s NPDWR limits. The enforceable limit for inorganic mercury, called a maximum contaminant level (MCL), is set at 0.002 mg/L or 2 ppb (parts per billion). Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) RCRA requires the EPA to oversee hazardous wastes, including mercury wastes, from generation, through storage and transportation, to final treatment and disposal. Before these wastes can be disposed of, they must meet the EPA’s treatment and recycling standards. RCRA also sets emission limits for combusted mercury-containing hazardous waste. States are largely responsible for implementing the RCRA program, and their requirements may be stricter than federal requirements. Clean Air Act The EPA regulates mercury at the federal level as a hazardous air pollutant and is thus subject to control under the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) rather than the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Emergency Planning And Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA) EPCRA requires industrial and federal facilities to report chemical emissions, including mercury and mercury compound emissions. Reporting is done through the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program. Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) handles the regulation of mercury in food, drugs, and cosmetics. The FDA also regulates dental amalgam under FFDCA. ## Test Methods For Low-level Mercury Analysis ### EPA Method 1631 EPA Method 1631 is a performance-based analytical test method used to determine low-level mercury in water by oxidation, purge and trap, and cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectrometry. This method allows for the determination of mercury at ultra-trace levels in water matrices in support of the National Toxics Rule, the Final Water Quality Guidance for the Great Lakes System, NPDES permit limits, and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) measurements. ### EPA Method 7474 ​ In addition to its well-documented presence in seafood and water, mercury can also be found in soil, often as a by-product of manufacturing or mining operations. Pace® supports EPA Method 7474 for projects that call for a lower sensitivity level than the standard soil method. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_16d966de_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_16d966de_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_16d966de_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** **[Metals/Trace Metals](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/)** [**Inorganics** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/inorganic/) [**Mercury in Air**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-mercury-in-air) [**Low Level Mercury Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Low%20Level%20Mercury%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**Metals/Trace Metal Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Metals%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**Inorganic Methods Document**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Inorganics%20Wet%20Chemistry%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Lead and Copper](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) **Published:** July 19, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Drinking Water Testing For Copper And Lead Pace® provides comprehensive testing services for copper and lead in drinking water to help clients comply with regulations and keep their employees and the public safe. We work with a wide variety of customers, including schools, daycare facilities, Public Water Systems (PWSs), and the environmental/safety consultants who serve these organizations. Contact us today. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![hand holding test tube collecting water sample from kitchen faucet. Lead and Copper in Water, Copper in Water, Lead and Copper Rule, Copper in Drinking Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/copper-and-lead-in-water-2.webp "copper and lead in water 2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## The Dangers Of Copper And Lead In Water Thanks to years of use in construction, lead and copper are common drinking water contaminants. These two metals are especially problematic in older homes and businesses. The most frequent source of lead contamination is the corrosion of lead-containing solder, fixtures, and pipes within a building’s plumbing system. This corrosion can occur when the water has a low pH (is acidic) or has a low mineral content. Copper may also be found in older plumbing systems and is susceptible to corrosion. ## How Are Copper And Lead In Water Regulated? Copper and lead in drinking water are regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They may also be further regulated or impacted by various state and local drinking water regulations and building codes. Safe Drinking Water Act The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires the EPA to regulate the water provided by Public Water Systems. This regulation does not cover homes and businesses supplied by private wells. The Lead And Copper Rule In 1991, the EPA issued the Lead and Copper Rule, which requires public water systems to control water corrosivity and to monitor for lead and copper levels in their distribution systems. The EPA has set Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) of 1.3 ppm (parts per million) for copper and 10 ppb (parts per billion) for lead in drinking water. If lead or copper levels exceed allowable levels, the system must take action to control corrosion. In addition, if lead levels are exceeded, the public must be informed about steps they can take to protect their health. Lead In Solder In 1986, the EPA limited the use of lead in solder to less than 0.2% and less than 0.25% in pipes and fixtures. Plumbing systems installed prior to the implementation of this rule may increase the risk of exposure to unsafe levels of lead in drinking water. ![closeup of household sink faucet filling water glass. Lead and Copper in Water, Copper in Water, Lead and Copper Rule, Copper in Drinking Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/copper-and-lead-in-water.webp "copper and lead in water – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Choose Pace® For Lead And Copper Testing ##### With more than 40 drinking water labs across the country, Pace® is the go-to lab for the analysis of lead and copper in drinking water. ##### IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS When safe drinking water limits for lead or copper are exceeded, we will notify you immediately. ##### CONFIDENTIAL Pace® will never divulge client information to outside entities. ##### SELF-SERVICE ACCESS Our secure customer portal allows clients to access their data at any time and in close to real-time. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_77718d71_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_77718d71_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_77718d71_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Water Quality Testing & Analysis**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [**National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR)**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-national-primary-drinking-water-regulations-npdwr) [**Drinking Water Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_Drinking%20Water%20Methods%20PDF_091522.pdf) [**Lead and Copper Testing Services**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/indoor-air-quality-iaq/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Learn More About Our Comprehensive Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Portfolio of Tests and Products [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Your Trusted Partner For Microbial Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Pace® provides comprehensive testing services to identify and measure biological contaminants, helping our customers ensure a safe and healthy indoor environment. With extensive experience in indoor air quality (IAQ) sampling techniques, fungal identification, and analytical interpretation, we offer expert guidance on all aspects of an IAQ investigation. Our personalized services, rapid turnaround times, and competitive pricing have made Pace® a leader in the industry. What Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)? Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems. Inadequate ventilation increases indoor pollutant levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and not carrying indoor air pollutants out of the area. Elevated temperature and humidity levels can also increase concentrations of some pollutants. Understanding and controlling common pollutants can help reduce your risk of indoor health concerns. What Is IAQ Microbial Testing? Microbial testing assesses the presence and concentration of airborne microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses within enclosed environments. This testing is an important component of creating and maintaining healthy indoor spaces, as high concentrations of certain microbes can lead to adverse health effects, including respiratory problems, allergies, and other general health issues. This is commonly referred to as Sick Building Syndrome. Microbial testing helps identify the sources of pollutants and can guide effective remediation efforts, including cleaning, replacement of contaminated materials, and other changes to prevent future microbial growth. What Is Leed Indoor Environmental Quality Testing? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rates a building’s environmental impact. A LEED-certified building uses fewer resources than average and promotes a healthy interior space. Among other strategies, a LEED-certified space ensures a healthy IAQ through adequate ventilation and by reducing pollutants and contaminants through filtration and cleaning. What Are Biological Pollutants? Biological pollutants include mold, bacteria, viruses, pollen, dust mites, animal dander, and insect droppings. They can originate from various indoor sources such as pets, plants, building materials, humidifiers, and ventilation systems. When present in sufficient quantities, these biological contaminants can adversely impact the health of building occupants, leading to symptoms like allergies, asthma exacerbation, respiratory irritation, and infections. What Is Indoor Particulate Matter? Particulate matter (also referred to as PM or particle pollution) is a complex mixture of solid and/or liquid particles suspended in air. These particles can vary in size, shape, and composition. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is especially concerned about inhalable particles 10 micrometers in diameter or smaller. Once inhaled, these particles can affect the heart and lungs, causing serious illness. ![Pace Scientist working in Laboratory. IAQ Testing, Indoor Air Testing, Tests for Mold](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/what-is-indoor-air-quality.webp "what is indoor air quality – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Sampling Techniques For Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) And Mold Detection ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sampling-techiques-for-indoor-air-quality-mold-detection.webp "Sampling techiques for indoor air quality mold detection – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Non-culturable Analysis And Testing Non-culturable analyses involve the direct microscopic examination of air swabs, tapes, or bulk material. This allows for complete characterization of the fungal spores, fruiting structures, hyphal elements, and other fungal fragments in addition to pollen grains, elevated levels of bacteria, and identification of select non-biological materials. This total fungal characterization allows the identification of fungi that are either viable or non-viable upon culture. Direct reads can also be performed quickly, making them useful as a general screening tool and as an assessment tool for post-verification. Culturable Analysis And Testing Culture-based sampling is useful for determining the presence of indoor fungal growth. It is the preferred approach when low-level fungal identification is required or when a high level of non-fungal background particulate could interfere with spore trap testing. Culture-based sampling can help detect indoor fungal contamination and identify recovered colonies to a low level, often to the species level. Airborne particles are collected using culture-based methods such as impaction or centrifugation. A growth medium is used to collect the particles, and after incubation, the colony counts are estimated to determine the airborne burden of culturable fungi. However, there are some limitations to this method. Sampling intervals must be brief to avoid osmotic changes in the sampling media, which can increase the influence of transient airborne spore bursts on sample results. Standard growth media may not equally support the growth of all fungi present in the air, and some fungi may be entirely non-culturable. Furthermore, a significant proportion of the fungal content in the air is non-culturable and cannot be detected by this method. Long incubation times are often required for accurate identification, and attempts to expedite the process may bias the outcome. Air Sampling For Mold And Bacteria Air sampling is the most common form of sampling to assess mold levels in an indoor environment. Indoor and outdoor air is sampled and the number of mold spores compared to determine if there is an indoor source of elevated mold levels. Often, air sampling will provide positive identification of the existence of non-visible mold. Surface Testing For Mold And Bacteria Surface sampling is a process for collecting mold and bacteria samples from a surface. The process involves several techniques to ensure results are accurate and reliable. These techniques include: - Swab samples: This technique involves the use of a cotton swab, which is rubbed against the surface to collect mold samples. The collected samples are then sent to a testing laboratory for further analysis. Alternatively, the swab may be rubbed against a petri dish, allowing a culture to grow for further analysis. - Tape samples: This involves using clear tape to collect mold samples from the surface. The tape is pressed against the moldy surface and then removed to collect the samples. - Bulk samples: This technique involves removing a piece of the potentially affected area, such as a piece of furniture or drywall, to be sent to a lab for testing. This method is useful for cases where the mold is difficult to access or when the surface area is too large for other sampling techniques. It is important to note that each surface sampling techniques has advantages and disadvantages. Choosing the appropriate technique depends on the nature of the surface, the type of mold suspected, and the desired level of accuracy. Therefore, it is essential to consult with a professional to determine the best technique for your specific needs. ## Who We Serve Pace® supports a full range of IAQ professionals, including environmental consultants and engineers, home inspectors, commercial property managers, government entities, and industrial hygienists. 1 Commercial Property Manager And Building Owners 2 Environmental Engineering & Consultants 3 Home Inspectors 4 Industrial Hygienists And Certified Industrial Hygienists 5 Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) Commercial Property Manager And Building Owners Let us help you identify and address air quality issues within your facility to ensure a healthy and safe environment for occupants. Environmental Engineering & Consultants At Pace®, we understand how to support environmental consultants and engineers with indoor air quality testing. We can customize a LEED testing strategy to meet your client’s needs. Home Inspectors Home inspectors look for common signs of indoor air quality issues, like visible mold and/or water damage. Industrial Hygienists And Certified Industrial Hygienists As an industrial hygienist and certified industrial hygienist, IAQ testing and exposure assessments may be part of your primary responsibilities. Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) Indoor air quality investigations typically examine ventilation efficacy, suspect indoor and outdoor contaminants, water and microbial contamination, and structural/material issues. Certified Safety Professionals often play a role in these assessments. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_52aaae6b_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_52aaae6b_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_52aaae6b_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**USP 797**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/) [**Asbestos Testing**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [**VOC Testing**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) [**Cleanroom Testing and Certification**](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/) [**Environmental Monitoring**](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/environmental-monitoring/) [**Indoor Air Quality Microbial Testing**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Indoor%20Air%20Quality%20Microbial%20Testing%20-%2004.05.24.pdf) [ Shop Store Shop Store ](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Herbicides](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Setting The Pace For Environmental Herbicide Testing Pace® offers comprehensive environmental herbicide testing services to help our customers evaluate the potential impact of herbicides on drinking water, groundwater, surface water, soil, and certain waste. With a team of experienced professionals and a network of state-of-the-art testing laboratories, Pace® provides defensible results for regulatory compliance and in support of sustainable business practices across a wide range of industries. - Environmental Consultants - Environmental Engineers - Municipalities - Wastewater Industry - Landfills - Herbicide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing - Private Well Testing Contact us to find out more about our herbicide testing services. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## ezHerbicide® Pace® ezHerbicide® lab service takes herbicide residue testing to new levels of innovation. A low-volume technology, ezHerbicide® requires fewer samples for testing and analysis and sample prep is easier and less time-consuming. Consequently, ezHerbicide® can provide results up to 50% faster than other lab methods. ezHerbicide® is an example of how Pace® is delivering science better. Continually investing in infrastructure, processes, and technologies allows us to deliver better results faster for clients. [ Learn More Now Learn More Now ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## What Is An Herbicide? Herbicides are a type of pesticide used to control weeds and manipulate or control undesirable vegetation so that crops can prosper. ![nozzle spraying herbicide on weeds near brick wall. Herbicides, What is an herbicide? Herbicides and pesticides](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/What-is-an-herbicide.webp "What is an herbicide – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gardner-spraying-herbicide-on-flowers.webp "gardner spraying herbicide on flowers – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Where Are Herbicides Used? Herbicides are widely used in various sectors, such as agriculture, forestry, and urban/suburban areas, to manage and suppress the growth of undesirable vegetation. This includes the control of aquatic weeds in water bodies. ## What Impact Do Herbicides Have On The Environment? Agricultural herbicides are widely used worldwide. The excessive use of these chemicals and their persistence in the environment have caused serious and long-lasting environmental contamination of soil, water, and air and harmful effects to the ecosystem and food chain. ![Environmental engineer taking water sample in field. Herbicides, What is an herbicide? Herbicides and pesticides](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/environmental-pollution-from-herbicides.webp "environmental pollution from herbicides – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![OSHA symbols, human health danger. Herbicides, What is an herbicide? Herbicides and pesticides](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pesticides-and-human-health.webp "pesticides and human health – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are The Dangers Of Herbicides To Human Health? Herbicides can cause both short-term and long-term adverse health effects. Short-term effects include stinging eyes, rashes, blisters, nausea, dizziness, and diarrhea. Long-term effects include cancers, birth defects, parkinsonism, kidney damage, neurological and developmental toxicity, and disruption of the endocrine system. The severity of the health risk depends on the toxicity and amount of exposure to the pesticide. ## What Will An Herbicide Test Show? There are many reasons to test for herbicides in your soil, water, or products. Testing can determine if the land is safe for building or growing crops, and if remediation is necessary. It can also identify issues with drinking water or stormwater runoff. In some cases, it is important to know if products grown in your soil contain dangerous levels of chemicals that can harm people, livestock, or the environment. ![Test tubes in laboratory containing soil, water and other media. Herbicides, What is an herbicide? Herbicides and pesticides](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/herbicide-test-process.webp "herbicide test process – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Herbicide Regulations The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating herbicides in the United States to protect human health and the environment. The EPA Office of Pesticide Programs handles most of the regulatory issues pertaining to herbicides. The EPA also enforces pesticide and herbicide regulations and supports state and regional EPA programs to protect and certify pesticide applicators. ![scales of justice in front of law books. Herbicides, What is an herbicide? Herbicides and pesticides](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/herbicide-regulations.webp "herbicide regulations – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, And Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) FIFRA governs the sale, distribution, and use of pesticides (inclusive of herbicides) in the United States until they are disposed. All pesticides and herbicides distributed or sold in the United States must be registered (licensed) by the EPA. Before the EPA registers a product under FIFRA, the applicant must show, among other things, that using the compound according to specifications "will not generally cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.” Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a proactive program that regulates municipal and hazardous waste disposal. Upon disposal, pesticides and herbicides are regulated under RCRA, which ensures responsible management of hazardous waste and non-hazardous solid waste. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act (CWA), the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a permitting program designed to control and manage the discharge of pollutants, such as pesticides and herbicides, into the Waters of the United States to protect water quality and aquatic life. States can petition the EPA to administer their own NPDES program, and most states have received partial or full approval. Without a permit, any discharge into a receiving body of water is considered unlawful. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Herbicides have the potential to contaminate drinking water supplies in both agricultural and urban settings. The Safe Drinking Water Act gives the EPA authority to administer several programs related to contaminants in drinking water. The EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Program (UCMR) monitors emerging contaminants that may impact the nation’s public water systems and human health. The SDWA also gives the EPA the authority to set National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) and enforce limits on contaminants in drinking water. States may also set limits, but they may not exceed EPA’s NPDWR limits. State Regulations Many states run pesticide disposal programs, often referred to as “Clean Sweep” programs, for farmers and commercial pesticide and herbicide users. The details of the programs vary by state, including the participants, the materials collected, how the materials are collected and the dates of the collection. ## Pace® Supports Your Environmental Project Needs Pace® provides end-to-end support for a wide range of projects that call for herbicide testing, such as: Commercial Pesticide And Herbicide Producers 1 Npdes Permitting 2 Soil Assessment For Remediation 3 Lands Formerly Used For Agriculture 4 Stormwater Runoff 5 Private Well Testing 6 Drinking Water 7 Ground And Surface Water 8 Air 9 Commercial Pesticide And Herbicide Producers Large commercial operations may also want to test their water influent and effluent for pesticide and herbicide contamination as well as the soil around their production facilities. Npdes Permitting NPDES permits are used to monitor and manage the discharge of toxic pollutants in wastewater, and NPDES permitting may include pesticide and herbicide testing requirements. Soil Assessment For Remediation Pesticide and herbicide identification is often required to develop a remedial plan for addressing environmental contamination. Pace® supports lab testing needs required to support herbicide soil remediation. Lands Formerly Used For Agriculture As part of the remedial investigation process, assessing the full extent of pesticide and herbicide contamination can help inform cleanup strategies. Pace® supports lab testing needs required to support pesticide soil remediation. Stormwater Runoff Stormwater runoff is another type of wastewater discharge that may be covered by NPDES permitting requirements. Private Well Testing The EPA’s rules that protect public drinking water systems do not apply to individual water systems, such as privately owned wells. Herbicides in well water can come from private septic systems, wastewater, flooded sewers, polluted stormwater runoff, fertilizers, agricultural runoff, and decaying plants. Drinking Water DRINKING WATER The Safe Drinking Water Act gives the EPA authority to administer several programs related to contaminants in drinking water and places regulatory limits on several herbicides. Pace® is an EPA-approved lab for drinking water and credentialed in every state. Ground And Surface Water Groundwater contamination from chemical dumpsites tends to attract the most public attention, but other sources including landfills, septic systems, agriculture, and underground storage tanks also can be significant sources of herbicide contamination. Air Herbicides can become airborne in multiple ways, such as the application of herbicides in or around homes, buildings or on farms, during the manufacture of herbicides and their ingredients, or because of spills, accidents, and natural disasters. Once airborne, herbicides can contaminate surrounding communities, impacting soil, groundwater, surface water, and private drinking water wells. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_54906dc7_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_54906dc7_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_54906dc7_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Soil**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [**Pesticides** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) **[Bioassay ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/bioassay/)** [**ezHerbicide®**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_ezHerbicide%20Info%20Sheet.pdf) [**Herbicide Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Herbicide%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Explosives / Chemical Warfare](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted Partner For Explosives / Chemical Warfare Testing And Analysis Explosives are often analyzed as part of Department of Defense (DOD) projects and by those involved in the manufacture, testing, distribution, and transportation of these potentially dangerous products. In 2001, the DOD developed the Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) to address Munitions Response Sites (MRSs) at active installations, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDs), and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) locations. The largest American-owned environmental testing lab, Pace® offers industry-leading explosives / chemical warfare testing capabilities to support the cleanup and restoration of Munition Response Sites and other impacted properties across the country. With over three decades providing specialized testing services on numerous DOD projects, Pace® is your partner to help support environmental compliance and remediation projects. REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Ammunition factory worker inspecting product. Explosives testing, Testing explosives, Explosives analysis, Detection of explosives](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/how-does-explosives-contamination-happen.webp "how does explosives contamination happen – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Do Sites Become Contaminated With Explosives? Over a thousand sites in the United States are contaminated by explosives. This contamination comes from various sources, such as waste produced during the creation of explosive chemicals, the assembly of finished munitions, residues from munitions testing and training, demilitarization of ordnance, and disposal of out-of-date or off-specification materials. These activities have contaminated soil in and around ammunition plants, depots, and testing and training ranges. In some cases, contaminated soil has also led to groundwater contamination in aquifers beneath these facilities. ## What Is The Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP)? The Department of Defense (DOD) takes responsibility for safeguarding the public from potential hazards related to military operations, both past and present. To address concerns regarding the use of military munitions in training and testing, the DOD created the Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) in 2001. The MMRP addresses risks related to military munitions outside of operational ranges on active military installations, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) installations, and Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDs). The program targets non-operational range lands with suspected or known hazards from Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) prior to September 2002. ![Aiming Seaward, Battery Gunnison, Fort Hancock New Jersey USA, Highlands, New Jersey. Explosives testing, Testing explosives, Explosives analysis, Detection of explosives](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/military-munitions-response-program.webp "military munitions response program – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/munition-response-site-prioritization.webp "munition response site prioritization – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Are Munition Response Sites Prioritized? The MMRP program prioritizes sites for cleanup based on risk to human health and the environment. The Army maintains a prioritized inventory of its munitions response sites. While cleanup at Munition Response Sites within the DOD’s MMRP will not be completed for several decades, installations may still benefit from an analysis of MEC in the local environment. ## What Are Nitroaromatics? Nitroaromatic compounds are organic molecules with at least one nitro group (-NO2) attached to an aromatic ring. These compounds are widely used to produce various products, including dyes, polymers, pesticides, and explosives, making them one of the largest and most important groups of industrial chemicals. Nitroaromatic compounds used as explosives include 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT), 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT), and a new insensitive munition material, 2,4-dinitroanisole (DNAN). ![Spherical ammonium nitrate poured from a test tube, a popular nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture and a powerful oxidizing agent in pyrotechnics. Explosives testing, Testing explosives, Explosives analysis, Detection of explosives](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/What-Are-Nitroaromatics.webp "What Are Nitroaromatics – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Old rusty military ordinance that didn't explode sticking out of dirt. Explosives testing, Testing explosives, Explosives analysis, Detection of explosives](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/why-is-explosive-testing-important.webp "why is explosive testing important – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Why Is Explosives Testing Important? After decades of munitions-related activities in support of military readiness, unexploded ordnance (UXO), discarded military munitions (DMM), and munitions constituents (MC) may be found at many military installations and other munitions-related facilities. The MMRP focuses on the safety, health, and environmental issues these remnants may cause. For example, high concentrations of UXO, DMM, and MC can pose an explosive hazard and lead to environmental contamination. ## How Is The Cleanup Of Munitions Response Sites (MRS) Regulated? The EPA oversees the DOD’s cleanup of MEC on military installations primarily through the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA/Superfund) or as hazardous waste under the Resource Recovery and Conservation Act (RCRA) Subtitle C. Other authorities besides CERCLA and RCRA that may govern explosives contamination include: - Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401, 7412(r) and 7603) - State Superfund Laws - State RCRA Programs - Other State Hazardous Waste Management Programs - Tribal Hazardous Waste Management Programs ![person in hazmat suit sealing blue barrel of hazardous waste. Explosives testing, Testing explosives, Explosives analysis, Detection of explosives](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/explosives-cleanup-regulation.webp "explosives cleanup regulation – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. Explosives testing, Testing explosives, Explosives analysis, Detection of explosives](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pace-nitroaromatics-testing.webp "Pace nitroaromatics testing – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## At The Forefront In Explosives And Nitroaromatics Testing Pace® provides a wide range of testing services for Explosives and Nitroaromatics in soil with defensible results to support Department of Defense Installations, Commercial Formulation /Supplier Programs, and Site Investigations/Remediation Programs. Our analysis capabilities include: - High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) - Nitroglycerine by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography - Explosives by Gas Chromatography - Semi-volatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) - Nitrate by Ion Chromatography - Nitrocellulose by Automated Colorimetry - Low Volume Initiatives - Incremental Sampling Methodology ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2317e139_item1) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2317e139_item2) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Explosive Matrix and Methods Download**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_Explosives%20Matrix.pdf) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Dioxins/Furans](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxins-furans/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® At The Forefront In Dioxins And Furans Testing Services Pace® is at the forefront of dioxins/furans testing, having served the evolving dioxin testing market for many years. Our highly skilled scientific staff employs the latest instrumentation and adheres to United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) methodologies to conduct dioxins/furans and dioxin-like compounds testing on any matrix. Here are some ways we have established ourselves as leaders in the field of dioxin/furan testing services. - Member of the inaugural class of labs to receive NELAP accreditation and maintain an on-going collaborative relationship with the organization. - ISO 17025 Certified to meet the stringent requirements of the European Union for laboratories accredited to test food and animal feed for dioxins/furans and/or PCB Congeners. - Department of Defense Quality Systems Manual version 5.3 accreditation - Certified to perform work in every state with a formal Dioxin Testing Certifications Program - Matrices including food, animal feed, and stack emissions - Analysis of emerging dioxin-like compounds - Data of unparalleled defensibility for high-importance litigation and remediation projects REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/what-are-dioxin-and-furans.webp "what are dioxin and furans – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") What Are Dioxins/Furans? Dioxins and furans, otherwise known as polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans, are a group of primarily anthropogenic chemical compounds created as an unintended byproduct of several human activities including combustion, certain types of chemical manufacture, chlorine bleaching of paper, and other industrial processes. They can be found in air, water, and soil, are difficult to remediate, and can remain in the environment for an extended period. Therefore, it is crucial to address them during site assessment and cleanup. What Are Dioxins And Furans Used For? Dioxins and furans are byproducts that are generated unintentionally during various processes, including the production of herbicides, as well as in the pulp and paper industry during the bleaching of wood pulp. Burning of products can also lead to their formation. They do not serve any useful purpose in themselves. How Can You Be Exposed To Dioxins And Furans? Consuming contaminated food is the primary source of exposure to dioxins and furans. These harmful substances tend to accumulate in the fatty tissues of animals, meaning that beef, pork, poultry, fish, and dairy products can all be sources of exposure. There are several ways in which dioxins and furans can be encountered in the environment, including working in or near municipal solid waste incinerators, copper smelters, cement kilns, or coal-fired power plants. Burning household waste or wood can also lead to exposure, and even forest fires can produce small amounts of these substances. Dioxins and furans have been detected in the air, soil, and food, with airborne transmission being the primary distribution method, albeit accounting for a relatively small percentage of exposure. Why Is Dioxins And Furans Testing Important? Dioxins and furans are persistent organic pollutants that do not break down in the environment and can bioaccumulate in the food chain. Due to their ability to accumulate in biological tissues, these compounds have been a focus of environmental concerns for many years and are currently under the scrutiny of the global food community. Among the 210 dioxins and furans, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) is the most toxic synthetic substance and one of the most toxic naturally occurring compound known to man. Therefore, its high acute toxicity is a significant concern that cannot be ignored. ##### DIOXIN-LIKE COMPOUNDS ANALYSIS: PCBs AND PBDEs Research conducted by the EPA and the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified compounds similar in nature to dioxin, which appear to pose similar risks to both animals and humans. ##### POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs) PCB congeners share a similar chemical structure with dioxins and furans, differing primarily by the absence of an additional oxygen atom. They were manufactured and widely used for industrial applications from the early 1900s through the mid‑1970s. PCBs were banned from most public uses globally and have been strictly regulated in the United States since 1978. ##### Toxic Equivalency (TEQ) The World Health Organization has identified 12 PCB congeners as the most toxic. These dioxin‑like PCBs are included, along with the 17 toxic dioxin and furan congeners, in calculating a Toxic Equivalency (TEQ), which is used to assess potential health risk. [Learn more about PCBs here.](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) ## How Are Dioxins/Furans Regulated? Dioxins are covered by a wide range of state and federal regulations. Below is a list of the primary federal programs. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation And Liability Act (CERCLA Or Superfund) CERCLA, also known as Superfund, gives the EPA broad authority to respond directly to actual or threatened releases of hazardous substances. CERCLA: - Established strict prohibitions and regulatory requirements for managing closed and abandoned hazardous waste sites. - Imposed liability on parties responsible for the release of hazardous waste at these sites. - Created a dedicated trust fund to finance cleanup activities when no responsible party can be identified. TEFs & TEQs Toxicity Equivalence Factors (TEFs) are used to evaluate the toxicity of environmental contaminants. These contaminants, such as 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and dioxin-like compounds (DLCs), are typically found in mixtures including polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs), and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). When the toxicity values for DLCs are unknown, their toxicity can be assessed by comparing them to TCDD. The EPA recommends using updated TEFs to evaluate the potential risks to human health from exposure to dioxin-like compounds. Toxic Equivalency (TEQ) represents a weighted measure that accounts for the relative toxicity of individual dioxin and dioxin-like compounds compared to the most toxic reference compound in the group, typically 2,3,7,8-TCDD. The EPA applies Toxic Equivalency (TEQ) values to normalize differences in toxicity among dioxin and dioxin-like compounds. By expressing releases and waste management data in TEQs, the agency provides a standardized metric that enables the public to better interpret the relative toxicity of emissions reported under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program. Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) Enacted in 1976, RCRA governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) certain wastes containing chlorinated dioxins, -dibenzofurans, and -phenols are listed as acute hazardous wastes. Clean Air Act And Hazardous Air Pollutants For Hazardous Waste Combustors Hazardous air pollutants have been linked to cancer and other severe health issues. To regulate toxic air pollutants, also known as air toxics, the Clean Air Act mandates action by the EPA. Among the 30 hazardous air pollutants identified by the EPA, dioxins are a group that pose a significant health risk in urban areas. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 provides the EPA with authority to require reporting, record-keeping, toxicity testing, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) In 1974, the SDWA was created to give the EPA the authority to develop the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). According to the SDWA, a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 0.00000003 mg/L has been established for dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD) in drinking water. Food And Drug Administration – Fish While not currently regulated, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends not eating fish and shellfish with more than 50 parts per trillion (50 ppt) of 2,3,7,8-TCDD. ![Dioxins and Furans, PCB Congeners, Dioxin Furans, Polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDF), TCDD, Dioxin and Furans Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Dioxin-and-Furans-safe-drinking-water-act.webp "Dioxin and Furans safe drinking water act – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Test Methods Test Method Description Instrumentation EPA Method 1613 Tetra- through Octa-Chlorinated Dioxins and Furans by Isotope Dilution “High Resolution Capillary Column Gas Chromatography/High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS)” EPA Method 1668 Chlorinated Biphenyl Congeners in Water, Soil, Sediment, Biosolids, and Tissue “High Resolution Capillary Column Gas Chromatography/High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS)” EPA Method 1668 TMDL Chlorinated Biphenyl Congeners in Water, Soil, Sediment, Biosolids, and Tissue “High Resolution Capillary Column Gas Chromatography/High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS)” EPA Method 8280M Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-Dioxins and Dibenzofurans High Resolution Gas Chromatography/High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS) EPA Method 8290 (SW-846 Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins (PCDDs) and Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans (PCDFs) High-Resolution Gas Chromatography/High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS) EPA TO-9 Determination Of Polychlorinated, Polybrominated And Brominated/Chlorinated Dibenzo-p-Dioxins And Dibenzofurans In Ambient Air High-Resolution Gas Chromatography/High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS) EPA Method 23 Determination of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-Dioxins, Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Stationary Sources High-Resolution Gas Chromatography/High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS) Dioxin PCB Wipe Sampling Collection of Wipe Samples for the Determination of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-Dioxins, Dibenzofurans, and PCB Congeners N/A N/A ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_a8f4db5_item1) - [Dioxin Testing Services ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_a8f4db5_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_a8f4db5_item3) Pace® holds DOD certification for Dioxins/Furans & PCBs and is NEFLAC and ISO 17025 certified. In addition, Pace® also holds certifications for states that require air laboratory certification. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** **[Services Summary 1613B](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Updated%20Fliers/PAS_services-summary-1613b_080922.pdf)** **[Services Summary 1668A](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Updated%20Fliers/PAS_services-summary-1668a-c_080922.pdf)** **[Services Summary 1668 TMDL](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Updated%20Fliers/PAS_Services-Method-1668__080922.pdf)** **[Services Summary 8280M](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Updated%20Fliers/PAS-services-summary-8280m-080922.pdf)** **[Services Summary 8290](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Updated%20Fliers/PAS_services-summary-8290_080922.pdf)** **[Services Summary TO9A](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Updated%20Fliers/PAS_Method%20TO9A__080922.pdf)** **[Services Summary Dioxin PCB Wipe Sampling](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Updated%20Fliers/PAS_services-summary-dixon-pcb-wipe-sampling_080922.pdf)** **[Services Summary Method 23](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Updated%20Fliers/PAS_services-summery-method-23_080922.pdf)** [**Dioxin Furans Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Dioxin%20Furans%20Test%20Methods.pdf) **[Dioxin / Furan Specific Isomers & Toxic Equivalent Factors](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_TEF%20Dioxin%20Furan.pdf)** **[Dioxin Testing – Sample Guidelines](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Updated%20Fliers/PAS_Dioxin_PCB-Sample-Collection-Specs_080922.pdf)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Combustion By-Products (CBPs)](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/combustion-by-products-cbps/) **Published:** November 1, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted Partner for Combustion By-Product Testing and Analysis Pace® provides a comprehensive array of laboratory testing and analysis services for combustion by-products found in diverse samples. The composition of fire debris is complex, influenced by the materials involved in the fire, the conditions under which combustion occurs, and the presence of fuels or accelerants. Utilizing advanced laboratory equipment and methodologies that comply with industry standards, we support environmental engineers, consultants, and restoration firms in conducting fire investigation testing. ### Contact Us Today. [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/what-are-CBPs-v3.webp "what-are-CBPs-v3.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What are Combustion By-Products (CBPs)? When materials undergo incomplete combustion, they release gasses, airborne solid particles, and liquid particulates known as combustion by-products. These by-products can include soot, char, ash, metal oxides, and other inorganic solids. After a structural fire or wildfire these particulates can settle and pose health risks as well as cause persistent odors. The residues of a fire, or combustion by-products, consist of gasses and small particles emitted from the incomplete burning of fuels like oil, gas, kerosene, wood, coal, proteins (kitchen fires) and propane. The particulate matter includes condensed soot, char, ash, metal oxides, and inorganic solids, which can contain hazardous substances like heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) known to cause cancer. These microscopic particles, such as soot, can deeply penetrate the lungs, leading to serious health effects such as premature death, heart attacks, strokes, upper respiratory system irritation, acute bronchitis, and aggravated asthma in children. ## What are the Toxic By-Products of Combustion? Combustion, the chemical process of burning, can produce a range of highly toxic byproducts that pose serious risks to human health and the environment. Among the most concerning are asphyxiant gasses like carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen cyanide (HCN), which displace oxygen and can rapidly lead to unconsciousness and death by suffocation. Compounds such as acrolein and phosgene are particularly dangerous due to their reactivity, capable of causing severe chemical burns to soft tissues. Furthermore, the presence of [**polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons**](https://info.pacelabs.com/pahs-ebook), recognized as carcinogens, raises the risk of cancer with long-term exposure ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/toxic-byproducts-v2.webp "toxic-byproducts-v2.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/why-test-for-CBPs-v2.webp "why-test-for-CBPs-v2.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Why Test for Combustion By-Products Combustion by-products are often invisible, making it difficult to assess their impact. Testing can help identify which surfaces have been affected by smoke residue and determine the effectiveness of any remediation or cleaning efforts. ## Techniques for Detection Methods for identifying combustion by-products encompass a variety of techniques. The choice of method typically hinges on the specific type of combustion by-product and the required analytical detail. Techniques include: Visual Inspection: This initial step aims to pinpoint areas that may be affected by combustion by-products, focusing on the presence of soot, char, and ash residues. Tape Lift Sampling This technique employs adhesive tape to gather particulate matter from surfaces, maintaining particle integrity and facilitating the analysis of soot particle density and structure. Air Sampling This method assesses the overall airborne levels of combustion by-products that can have a direct impact on respiratory health. Micro-Vacuum Sampling This approach is used to collect samples from porous materials, such as upholstery, to evaluate contamination levels. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): This technique delivers high-resolution images of soot particles, particularly beneficial for examining fine structures like aciniform soot. Light Microscopy Light Microscopy is a technique used to identify and analyze combustion by-products, such as soot (presumptive), ash, and char, in environmental samples. It can be used to determine the source of combustion products and to quantify the concentration of fire-related particles in a given area. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CBP-techniques-for-detection.webp "CBP-techniques-for-detection.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How are Combustion By-Products Regulated? ##### Currently, there are no established government regulations or certifications for the sampling or analysis of combustion by-products (CBPs), nor is there a widely accepted standard protocol for conducting CBP assessments. However, certain regulations do exist for specific types of combustion processes: ##### Solid Waste Combustors The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees the emissions from solid waste combustors, particularly focusing on products of incomplete combustion (PICs). To promote complete combustion, the EPA mandates the injection of excess oxygen, which effectively eliminates most organic materials and carbon monoxide (CO). ##### Coal Combustion Residues Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, coal combustion residues (CCRs) are classified as solid waste. The EPA regulates coal ash to mitigate the risk of contaminants such as mercury, cadmium, and arsenic from affecting air quality, drinking water, and aquatic environments. ##### Woodstoves The EPA advises the use of appropriately sized and certified woodstoves, along with adherence to the manufacturer’s guidelines for ignition, maintenance, and extinguishing fires. Additionally, the EPA recommends annual inspections of central air handling systems. [ Learn More About Pace Combustion-By-Products Learn More About Pace Combustion-By-Products ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_3d7d1a6_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_3d7d1a6_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_3d7d1a6_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Testing Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) [**PAHs eBook**](https://info.pacelabs.com/pahs-ebook) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Food Safety Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/food-safety-testing/) **Published:** February 25, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Setting the Pace® for Food Safety Testing and Analysis Pace® delivers trusted, industry-leading food safety and nutraceutical testing backed by advanced methodologies and deep analytical expertise. Our comprehensive microbiology and chemistry services detect pathogens, verify product composition, and identify critical contaminants using cutting-edge culture, molecular, and analytical technologies. From rapid pathogen detection to shelf-life and validation studies, we provide fast, accurate, and defensible results that support regulatory compliance, accurate labeling, and consistent quality. With responsive service and strong regulatory insight, Pace® helps clients protect their brands, ensure safety, and confidently bring high-quality products to market. - Detection of harmful bacteria, yeasts, molds, and high-risk pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli - Support of HACCP programs, hygiene practices, and process controls - Measurement of moisture, pH, and nutritional content for accurate product characterization - Screening for pesticide residues, heavy metals, and mycotoxins - Support for FDA, USDA, SQF and BRC compliance, recall prevention, and brand protection ### REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE [ contact us contact us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Lab bench with colorful empty petri dishes and a test tube rack in the background.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Microbiology-Food-Testing.avif "Microbiology-Food-Testingavif – Pace Analytical") ## Microbiology Food Testing At Pace®, we understand that microbiological safety is critical to protecting consumers and ensuring regulatory compliance. Therefore, our microbiology services are designed to detect pathogens, assess microbial quality, and safeguard your products from contamination. Furthermore, using trusted methods and advanced technologies, we provide accurate, actionable results to support your food safety and quality assurance programs. ## Pathogen Food Safety Testing Food safety starts with confidence in your testing program. Accordingly, our pathogen testing services help you identify and eliminate harmful microorganisms before they pose a risk to consumers or your brand. For example, we test for leading foodborne pathogens such as: - Salmonella - Listeria monocytogenes - Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) - E. coli O157:H7 - Campylobacter species - Clostridium perfringens - Staphylococcus aureus - Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Bacillus cereus ![Gloved hand using forceps to place a pink tissue sample on a glass petri dish in a laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pathogen-Testing-2.avif "Pathogen-Testing-2avif – Pace Analytical") ![Top-down view of multiple open paint pots with bright, smeared colors ready for painting](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Indicator-and-Spoilage-Organisms.avif "Indicator-and-Spoilage-Organismsavif – Pace Analytical") ## Indicator and Spoilage Organisms for Food Safety Testing Indicator and spoilage testing provides early, actionable insight into microbial quality, safety, and shelf life. Specifically, using non-pathogenic microorganisms as practical indicators, these tests reveal sanitation and process control gaps before pathogens or product failures occur. Additionally, indicator organisms highlight hygiene risks during production, while spoilage organisms signal shelf-life and sensory concerns such as off-odors, flavors, or texture changes—thereby enabling proactive quality protection and reinforcing brand integrity and consumer trust. - Enterobacteriaceae - Aerobic Plate Counts - Yeast and Mold Counts - Lactic Acid Bacteria - Coagulase-positive Staphylococci ## Chemistry Food Safety Testing At Pace®, our chemistry services are designed to deliver precise and reliable analyses that meet the diverse needs of the food industry. Whether you’re monitoring product quality, assessing safety, or ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, our team of experts provides actionable data to support your operations. Furthermore, using robust instrumentation and quality methodologies, we help you maintain the highest standards of quality and safety for your products. ![Scientist in a white lab coat and blue gloves using a tablet in a sterile laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Chemistry-Food-Testing.avif "Chemistry-Food-Testingavif – Pace Analytical") ![Person's hand holding a round container with vegetable soup and parsley garnish at a cafeteria counter.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Quality-Indicators-2.avif "Quality-Indicators-2avif – Pace Analytical") ## Quality Indicators for Food Safety Testing Understanding and controlling key chemical properties is essential to product quality, freshness, and shelf life. Accordingly, our quality indicator testing evaluates rancidity indicators, moisture content, water activity (Aw), and pH to deliver clear insight into product stability, safety, and performance. As a result, this testing supports shelf-life validation, quality assurance, and confident formulation decisions. - Free Fatty Acid (FFA) - Peroxide Value (PV) - Moisture Content - Water Activity (Aw) - pH Testing - Anisidine Value (AV) ## Contaminant Analysis for Food Safety Testing Contaminants in food products can threaten consumer safety and regulatory compliance. Therefore, our contaminant analysis evaluates heavy metals, mycotoxins, aflatoxins, pesticide residues, and undeclared allergens to ensure your products meet safety standards. Additionally, by providing accurate, reliable results, we help you mitigate risks, protect consumers, and maintain trust in your brand. - Heavy Metals - Mycotoxins - Aflatoxins - Pesticides - Allergens ![Assorted nuts in bowls on a dark wooden table, including almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, and hazelnuts.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Contaminant-Analysis-2.avif "Contaminant-Analysis-2avif – Pace Analytical") ![Nutrition Facts label: 24 servings per container; serving size 1 oz (28 g); 170 calories per serving; Fat 15 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 80 mg; Total Carbohydrates 6 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g; Total Sugars 6 g; Includes 0 g Added Sugars); Protein 5 g.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nutritional-and-Compositional-Testing.avif "Nutritional-and-Compositional-Testingavif – Pace Analytical") ## Nutritional and Compositional Food Safety Testing Accurate nutritional data is essential for labeling compliance and consumer transparency. Accordingly, our nutritional testing services include crude panels for basic insights into protein, fat, carbohydrates, moisture, fiber, ash, and calories, as well as full panels covering macronutrients, micronutrients, and caloric content for complete labeling compliance. In addition, we also provide targeted vitamin analysis to ensure formulation consistency and accurate product labeling. - Crude Nutritional Panels - Full Nutritional Panels - Vitamin Testing ## Shelf-Life Studies for Food Safety Testing Understanding and validating your product’s shelf life is critical to protecting your brand, ensuring consumer safety, and maintaining product quality from production through consumption. Therefore, comprehensive shelf-life studies for Food Safety Testing provide the scientific data needed to determine how long your product performs as intended under real-world storage conditions. - Design and execute customized, science-based shelf-life studies - Deliver reliable, actionable data to support confident product decisions - Work across a wide range of food matrices, including: Ready-to-eat foods, Nuts and nut butters, Seed butters, Meats, Snacks - Partner closely with your team to align each study with your product, market, and business objectives - Maintain regular communication and transparent reporting at every stage The result: trusted shelf-life data that helps you optimize quality, meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and bring products to market with confidence. ![Caterer in gloves arranging small plastic cups of bite-sized foods on a stacked serving tray at a catered event.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Shelf-Life-Studies.avif "Shelf-Life-Studiesavif – Pace Analytical") ## United States Food Safety Regulation The U.S. food safety system is a science-based framework that, overall, is primarily overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), with each agency overseeing different segments of the food supply. Additionally, nutraceuticals are generally regulated as a subset of foods. ![Close-up of hands holding gel capsules in a bright kitchen, with jars of pills and fresh fruit visible on the counter.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/United-States-Food-Safety-Regulation.avif "United-States-Food-Safety-Regulationavif – Pace Analytical") Food and Drug Administration (FDA): First, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees approximately 80% of the food supply, including produce, seafood, and packaged goods; additionally, they regulate both finished dietary supplement products and dietary ingredients. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), oversees the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products through continuous inspection and enforcement. Furthermore, it regulates the use of the term "organic" on supplement labels through the National Organic Program (NOP). FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) In addition, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) strengthened food safety laws by shifting the regulatory focus from responding to contamination to preventing it. Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 Similarly, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 serves as the cornerstone law that defines dietary supplements as a category of food rather than drugs. Under this framework, products do not require FDA approval for safety or efficacy before they are sold; instead, the FDA acts as a reactive body after products enter the market. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Finally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks, investigates, and analyzes foodborne illness outbreaks to inform prevention efforts. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7788acf_item1) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7788acf_item2) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Food Safety Chain of Custody**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/QuanTEM/Updated%20with%20Pace%20Logo/Food%20Safety/ENV-FRM-CORQ-0041_v01%20Food%20Safety%20COC-2.pdf) [**Info Sheet: Food Safety**](https://info.pacelabs.com/food-safety-info-sheet) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Asbestos Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) **Published:** July 14, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted Partner For Asbestos Testing And Analyzing Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used for centuries due to its strength, flexibility, and resistance to heat, fire, and chemicals. The term refers to six regulated fibrous silicate minerals: chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, tremolite, and actinolite. Because of these properties, asbestos was widely incorporated into materials such as insulation, fireproofing, cement, plastics, flooring, textiles, and automotive components like brakes and clutches. Pace® provides comprehensive asbestos testing across a wide range of matrices, including air, water, soil, dust, and bulk materials. Our accredited laboratories utilize advanced instrumentation and approved methods to accurately identify and quantify all six regulated asbestos types—chrysotile (white), amosite (brown), crocidolite (blue), fibrous anthophyllite, fibrous tremolite, and fibrous actinolite—in bulk materials and soils. In addition, Pace® offers specialized testing for non-regulated amphiboles (NRAs), naturally occurring asbestos (NOAs), and asbestiform talc in consumer products such as cosmetics. Our accredited asbestos testing laboratories offer comprehensive identification and isolation of all six regulated asbestos forms in bulk materials and soils, including: - Chrysotile (white) - Amosite (brown) - Crocidolite (blue) - Fibrous Anthophyllite - Fibrous Tremolite - Fibrous Actinolite Contact Pace® about Asbestos Testing Services [ Contact Us Today ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Close-up of red diamond hazard signs on a label, showing an exclamation mark, biohazard-like symbol, and other warning icons in a grid.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Health-Hazards-of-asbestos.webp "Health-Hazards-of-asbestoswebp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are The Health Hazards Of Asbestos? When asbestos-containing materials are disturbed—such as during maintenance, repairs, remodeling, or demolition—tiny fibers can become airborne and pose a serious inhalation risk. Exposure to these fibers is a well-known health hazard and is regulated by agencies like OSHA and the EPA. Inhalation can lead to serious diseases, including asbestosis (lung scarring), lung cancer, and mesothelioma—a rare and often fatal cancer affecting the lining of the lungs or abdomen. Research shows that all forms of asbestos, including chrysotile, can be harmful. ## Asbestos Testing Services: Techniques For Asbestos Detection Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) Analysts typically confirm the presence of asbestos in a material sample using PLM. Asbestos fibers form bundles, with individual fibers split at the end. You can see these under a microscope using polarized light. Asbestos minerals also have characteristic refractive indices. Researchers can identify different types of asbestos by embedding the fibers in well-defined index-matching liquids. Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) PCM tests air filter samples. These samples help monitor asbestos levels in the air before, during, and after asbestos cleanup. The analyst uses a PCM microscope to count the fibers on the filters. This helps them check if the total fiber concentration is higher than the EPA limit. The limit is 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter. PCM results do not distinguish between asbestos and non-asbestos fibers. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) TEM can identify asbestos fibers by analyzing their appearance, chemical composition, and crystal structure. This method can analyze exceptionally fine fibers and determine their composition and structure simultaneously. An energy-dispersive X-ray detector helps find the chemical makeup of the fibers. It can also create a diffraction pattern to tell apart amorphous and crystalline fibers. ![Senior man in a white lab coat at a laboratory bench, operating a scientific instrument with a color reference strip.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Asbestos-Testing-Services-module.avif "Asbestos-Testing-Services-moduleavif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Is Asbestos Regulated? A wide range of state and federal regulations covers asbestos to protect public health and prevent asbestos related diseases. You can find many of the primary programs listed below. ![American flag waving beside a white neoclassical government building with ornate columns.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/how-is-asbestos-regulated.webp "how-is-asbestos-regulatedwebp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response ACT (AHERA) AHERA is part of the Toxic Substance Control Act. It requires the EPA to make rules for local schools. Schools must inspect their buildings for asbestos. They also need to create plans to manage asbestos. Finally, they must take steps to reduce or prevent asbestos hazards. Under AHERA, the EPA created a model for states. This model helps states accredit people who inspect asbestos and carry out corrective actions in schools. Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization ACT (ASHARA) ASHRA has extended funding for the asbestos removal loan and grant program in schools. They also enforced the EPA to expand accreditation requirements. This includes asbestos removal projects in all public and commercial buildings, including schools. Additionally, they increased the number of training hours needed for the Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP). Clean Air ACT (CAA) The CAA defines the EPA's responsibilities for protecting and improving the nation's air quality. This law includes provisions that allow the EPA to set national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants, including asbestos. Safe Drinking Water ACT (SDWA) The SDWA allows the EPA to create National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). It also enforces maximum contaminant limits (MCLs) for drinking water. The chemical contaminants rules regulate over 65 contaminants, including asbestos. When asbestos levels go above the EPA's safe limit, water suppliers must inform customers within 30 days. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation And Liability ACT (CERCLA) CERCLA, also known as Superfund, aims to fix problems from sudden releases and past mistakes in handling hazardous waste. CERCLA manages the cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites. It also covers accidents, spills, and other emergency releases into the environment. This includes the release or possible release of asbestos. Asbestos National Emission Standards For Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) The asbestos NESHAP rules outline the work practices for demolishing or renovating structures and buildings. This does not include residential buildings with four or fewer units. The building owner or operator must inform the right state agency before any demolition or renovation. This is important for buildings that may have asbestos or materials that contain asbestos. Certain manufacturing and fabricating operations must avoid emitting visible emissions into the outside air or follow air cleaning procedures. Asbestos-containing waste removal also has specific requirements. Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA) OSHA sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards. OSHA has promulgated regulations that establish permissible exposure limits (PEL) for air in the workplace. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) The CPSC does not have specific rules about asbestos in consumer products. However, their mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from these products. The CPSC's role in regulating asbestos is mainly to monitor risks. They also work with other agencies to protect the public from asbestos exposure. Mine Safety And Health Administration (MSHA) MSHA is in charge of keeping miners safe and healthy in the U.S. To do this, MSHA has set rules about asbestos exposure limits. They also have guidelines for engineering controls and respiratory protection for workers, especially in surface mines. Additionally, MSHA has been proactive in augmenting protections for miners exposed to asbestos. Lastly, MSHA also looks into the potential exposure of miners to asbestos in commercial products found at a mine. ##### ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) were widely used in US building materials and consumer products. Asbestos debris and dust can come from ACMs when they are disturbed or age. This dust can then enter indoor air, leading to exposure. [ Watch Webinar Watch Webinar ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-asbestos-in-settled-dust) ##### BLOG Decoding Asbestos Dust Sampling: What You Need to Know. Curious about the advantages and limitations of various asbestos detection methods? In my April webinar, I explored settled dust sampling. This topic is important and useful for industry professionals. [ Read Blog Post Read Blog Post ](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/decoding-asbestos-dust-sampling-what-you-need-to-know?hs_preview=CdPgAOGh-190053291817) ##### INFO SHEET Which Method Should You Use? Detecting asbestos in settled dust requires specialized sampling and analysis. Five distinct collection methods are available and selecting the appropriate technique is crucial for accurate and reliable results. [ Download Now Download Now ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-asbestos-in-settled-dust) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7e04c21_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7e04c21_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7e04c21_item3) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7e04c21_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Asbestos CoC Forms**](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/) **eBook: [Asbestos "The Invisible Enemy"](https://info.pacelabs.com/asbestos-the-invisible-enemy)** **SOQ: [Building Sciences Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)](https://info.pacelabs.com/statement-of-qualifications)** **Info Sheet: [Asbestos in Settled Dust](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-asbestos-in-settled-dust)** **Info Sheet: [Asbestos Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-asbestos-testing)** **On-Demand Webinar: [Asbestos in Settled Dust](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-asbestos-in-settled-dust)** [ Shop Store Shop Store ](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Hospitality Industry](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/hospitality-industry/) **Published:** January 23, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Services for the Hospitality Industry Pace® provides environmental testing services, water management programs, and building sciences support tailored to the unique needs of hotels, resorts, cruise lines, and other hospitality businesses. These services help facilities managers safeguard guests, staff, and brand reputation with defensible data and practical insights that support regulatory compliance, risk management, and rapid response in any situation. ![Blue pool lounger with blue towels and Reserved sign at spa pool. Paceº Services for the Hospitality Industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hospitality-industry.avif "hospitality-industry.avif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Hotel line icon. Hospitality Industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/hotels-rkm1kgmr5af4uazqd7ieplt4p0e148dh7mvcaw1czk.webp "hotels.webp") ### Hotels ![Pool Ladder icon representing Resorts. Hospitality Industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Resorts-rkm1kgmr5af4uazqd7ieplt4p0e148dh7mvcaw1czk.webp "Resorts.webp") ### Resorts ![Candle icon representing Spas. Hospitality Industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/spas-rkm1kgmr5af4uazqd7ieplt4p0e148dh7mvcaw1czk.webp "spas.webp") ### Spas ![Tickets icon representing Event Centers. Hospitality Industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/event-ceters-rkm1kgmr5af4uazqd7ieplt4p0e148dh7mvcaw1czk.webp "event-ceters.webp") ### Event Centers ![Cruise Ship icon. Hospitality Industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/cruise-ships-rkm1kgmr5af4uazqd7ieplt4p0e148dh7mvcaw1czk.webp "cruise-ships.webp") ### Cruise Ships ![Water glass being filled by bottle on blue background. Paceº Water management and drinking water testing services for the Hospitality Industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hospitality_Drinking-Water.avif "hospitality_Drinking-Water.avif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Drinking Water Quality Pace® offers comprehensive support to help hospitality properties safeguard drinking water quality and meet regulatory expectations. These programs help hotels, resorts, conference centers, cruise ships, and other hospitality businesses verify the safety of drinking water for guests and staff, support compliance with local and federal guidelines, and provide documentation for regulators and insurers. Some of our more common drinking water testing services include: Targeted contaminants [ Lead and copper ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) [ *Legionella* ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/) [ Other waterborne pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) [ Fecal Source Tracking ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/fecal-source-tracking/) Disinfectants and disinfection byproducts ## *Legionella* Testing Services Pace® provides comprehensive *Legionella* testing services designed to help facilities proactively manage risk in complex water systems, including water taps, ice machines, cooling towers, hot tubs, decorative fountains, and other building water assets. Testing programs can be tailored for routine monitoring, commissioning or reopening events, and high-risk scenarios, supporting alignment with industry guidelines and water management plans aimed at reducing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. [ Learn more about Pace® *Legionella* testing services Learn more about Pace® *Legionella* testing services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/) Need to speak to someone about *Legionella* Testing Services right away? Call: [412-281-5335](tel:+14122815335) [ Learn more about Pace® *Legionella* Outbreak Response Services Learn more about Pace® *Legionella* Outbreak Response Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-outbreak-response/) [ Learn more about Pace® Fecal Source Tracking Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/fecal-source-tracking/) ## Fecal Source Tracking Pace® fecal source tracking (FST) services help hospitality businesses quickly identify and resolve fecal contamination in recreational water and drinking water sources and on building surfaces, supporting guest safety and regulatory compliance. By combining traditional indicator bacteria testing with molecular methods that distinguish human from animal sources, Pace® delivers fast, actionable insights to help businesses create targeted remediation plans, manage risks from events like flooding or sewage issues, and protect their brand. ## Water Management Planning Pace® water management planning services help hotels, resorts, cruise ships, and more reduce the risk of waterborne pathogens like *Legionella* across complex building water systems, including guest rooms, spas, decorative fountains, and cooling towers. By developing ASHRAE 188–aligned Water Management Plans, conducting environmental risk assessments and plan audits, and recommending risk mitigation strategies for construction and renovation projects, Pace® enables facility operators to protect guests and staff and demonstrate due diligence to management, regulators, and insurers. [ Learn More About Pace® Water Management Planning Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/water-management/) ## *Legionella* & Cruise Ships **Keep your reputation afloat by learning how to protect your passengers from *Legionella* and the risk of an outbreak*.*** **Get essential resources and guidance from our experts.** [ Preventing Cruise Ship Infections: Legionnaires’ Disease Preventing Cruise Ship Infections: Legionnaires’ Disease ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/preventing-cruise-ship-infections-legionnaires-disease/) ![Blue sky with light clouds and sunshine. Paceº Air Quality Monitoring for the Hospitality Industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hospitality-industry_Air-Quality-Monitoring.avif "Hospitality-industry_Air-Quality-Monitoring.avif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Air Quality Monitoring Pace® offers comprehensive indoor air quality services that help hotels, resorts, cruise lines, and more monitor and manage airborne health and comfort risks, from lobbies and guestrooms to back-of-house areas. By pairing testing with clear, defensible reporting, Pace® gives facilities managers the actionable data needed to guide remediation, validate HVAC and filtration performance, and demonstrate due diligence to brands, regulators, and insurers. Common air quality programs include monitoring for: [ Microbial contaminants ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/indoor-air-quality-iaq/) [ Mold and fungi ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/mold-and-fungal-testing/) Particulate matter [ Asbestos ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [ Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) ## Mold and Fungal Analysis Pace® provides asbestos testing services that help property owners and operators evaluate building materials and air quality before, during, and after renovation or remediation activities. By using accredited laboratories and standardized methods to analyze bulk materials, dust, and air samples, Pace® delivers defensible results that support regulatory compliance, protect workers and occupants, and guide safe abatement planning. [ Learn more about Pace® Mold and Fungal Testing Services. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/mold-and-fungal-testing/) [ Learn More About Pace® Asbestos Testing Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) ## Asbestos Testing Pace® provides asbestos testing services that help property owners and operators evaluate building materials and air quality before, during, and after renovation or remediation activities. By using accredited laboratories and standardized methods to analyze bulk materials, dust, and air samples, Pace® delivers defensible results that support regulatory compliance, protect workers and occupants, and guide safe abatement planning. ## Site Assessments Pace® supports environmental site assessments with testing services such as mold and fungal analysis, soil contamination testing, and asbestos identification to help organizations understand potential risks before building, remodeling, or acquiring a new property. By uncovering hidden moisture damage, legacy materials, and existing environmental contaminants early, Pace® enables hotels, resorts, and other hospitality operators to create effective remediation strategies, avoid costly project delays, and reduce the likelihood of future health, safety, and liability issues tied to environmental conditions at the site. [ Pace® Services for Engineering & Construction ](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/engineering-and-construction/) [ Pace® Building Sciences ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/) [ Property Transfers and Brownfield Site Assessments ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) ![Environmental Engineers assessing contaminated area for cleanup. Paceº Site Assessments for the Hospitality Industry.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hospitality_Site-Assessments.avif "Hospitality_Site-Assessments.avif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2a4a65d_item1) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2a4a65d_item2) - [Articles and Posts ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2a4a65d_item3) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2a4a65d_item4) **SOQ: [Building Sciences Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)](https://info.pacelabs.com/statement-of-qualifications)** **eBook: [Asbestos "The Invisible Enemy"](https://info.pacelabs.com/asbestos-the-invisible-enemy)** **Info Sheet: [Asbestos Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-asbestos-testing)** **Info Sheet: [Asbestos in Settled Dust](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-asbestos-in-settled-dust)** **Info Sheet:[ Water Management Planning](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services)** **Info Sheet:[ Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA)](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet)** **[Vapor Intrusion Q&A](https://info.pacelabs.com/vapor-intrusion-qa)** **eBook: [*Legionella* in the Built Environment](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-legionella-in-the-built-environment)** **Info Sheet: [Assessing Your *Legionella* Risk](https://info.pacelabs.com/assessing-your-legionella-risk-info-sheet)** **[Introduction to *Legionella* Regulations and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-introduction-to-legionella-regulations-and-testing)** **[Asbestos in Settled Dust](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-asbestos-in-settled-dust)** **[Gearing Up for Summer: *Legionella* in the Hospitality Industry](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/legionella-in-the-hospitality-industry)** **[Should You Test for *Legionella*?](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/should-you-test-for-legionella)** **[Using Fecal Source Tracking to Detect and Identify Fecal Contamination and Protect Public Health](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/using-fecal-source-tracking-to-detect-and-identify-fecal-contamination-and-protect-public-health)** **[Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for *Legionella*](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/averting-tragedy-testing-cooling-towers-for-legionella)** **[Wood Decay and Wood Rot Fungi: The What, the Where, and the Why](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/wood-decay-and-wood-rot-fungi-the-what-the-where-and-the-why)** **[Decoding Asbestos Dust Sampling: What You Need to Know](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/decoding-asbestos-dust-sampling-what-you-need-to-know)** **[3 Myths About Asbestos and Why It’s Still a Big Issue](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/3-myths-about-asbestos-and-why-its-still-a-big-issue)** **[Asbestos Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/)** **[*Legionella* Testing and Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/)** **[Preventing *Legionella* on Cruise Ships](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/preventing-cruise-ship-infections-legionnaires-disease/)** **[Waterborne Pathogens](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/)** **[Mold and Fungal Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/mold-and-fungal-testing/)** **[Water Management Planning](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/water-management/)** **[Fecal Source Tracking](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/fecal-source-tracking/)** ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Sustainability at Paceº graphic](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ### OUR PROMISE TO YOU We honor our commitments so you can honor yours™. We promise to deliver a level of quality that meets your data quality objectives — supported by personal service, ethical standards, data transparency, and the highest level of support possible. People Advancing Science. This is the foundation of the Pace® Promise. - RELIABLE DELIVERY - COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE [ ](#top) --- ### [Legionella Testing and Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® *Legionella* Testing and Analysis Services Pace® provides comprehensive *Legionella* testing and analysis to help you stay ahead of risk—not react to it. Routine monitoring is key to preventing outbreaks, and our experts design customized testing plans that meet regulatory requirements and fit your water system. We serve healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, commercial buildings, and more. Our team of microbiologists and environmental scientists partners closely with clients to deliver reliable results and guidance. *Legionella* bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires’ disease, naturally occur in freshwater but thrive in warm, human-made systems like cooling towers, hot water tanks, and plumbing—making proactive testing essential. - In addition to being CDC Elite, many of the Pace® labs are AIHA accredited. - We offer numerous test methods, including *Legionella* ISO culture, *Legionella* CDC culture, *Legionella* qPCR, and Legiolert. - Pace® is an independent provider of *Legionella* testing and analytical services. No need to worry about biased or incomplete results. - [ Nationwide *Legionella* lab network and easy shipping kits help you send your samples to the lab safely. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/?division=building-sciences) - Our online store makes it simple to make sure you always have the right testing supplies on hand. - Pace® *Legionella* Emergency Response Services can manage all aspects of a *Legionella* outbreak. Protect your employees and customers from preventable diseases while mitigating your business risks with Pace® *Legionella* testing services. REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Blue nitrile-gloved hand holding a petri dish with orange bacterial colonies against a blurred lab background.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/building-sciences_legionella-response.webp "building-sciences_legionella-responsewebp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Reasons To Test For *Legionella* *Legionella* bacteria pose a serious health risk, especially in large plumbing systems and cooling towers where they can grow and spread. They can cause Legionnaires’ disease—a severe form of pneumonia—as well as Pontiac fever, a milder flu-like illness. Both can be dangerous, particularly for individuals with weakened immune systems. Proactive *Legionella* testing helps prevent outbreaks, protect occupants, and ensure water systems are safe and compliant. With comprehensive testing and analysis, Pace® helps organizations detect risks early, safeguard public health, and maintain regulatory confidence. ## How Is *Legionella* Regulated? *Legionella* testing in water systems is essential for protecting public health and reducing organizational risk. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has rules for healthcare facilities. Facilities that accept Medicare and Medicaid must implement water management policies. These policies help reduce the risk of *Legionella* and other harmful germs. In 2022, the Joint Commission set new standards for accredited organizations. This includes hospitals and nursing care centers to tackle *Legionella*. Various states have their own requirements. New York requires hospitals and healthcare facilities to monitor and control Legionella. Whereas, New Jersey needs policies for healthcare facilities and buildings with large water systems. The CDC provides guidelines for preventing Legionnaires’ disease. OSHA has standards for workplaces with potential *Legionella* contamination. States may also regulate other hot spots, such as New York’s requirement for cooling tower testing to reduce increased risk. Compliance Many organizations, like those in healthcare, must have water management policies. These help reduce the risk of Legionella and other harmful germs. However, testing is not always required but can play an important role in validating compliance. Water Safety Management Validation Even if the law does not require testing for *Legionella*, baseline testing can help ensure water safety. Therefore, water sample collecting is important for places like hotels and recreational facilities. Reputation Management An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease linked to a company's facilities can harm its reputation. Therefore, could lead to lost business and other problems. Routine testing can help limit the risk of an outbreak. Therefore, if an outbreak does occur, testing can help identify the source. ![Pace® Legionella Testing and Regulation. Pace® Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/How-is-Legionella-regulated-V3.avif "How-is-Legionella-regulated-V3avif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Who We Serve ![Pace® Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Legionella-Who-We-Serve-V3.avif "Legionella-Who-We-Serve-V3avif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Water Treaters Water treaters and consultants are important for keeping water systems safe. They help prevent Legionnaires' disease by testing, monitoring, and managing water quality. Healthcare Facilities Nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals must keep patients safe. They should test regularly to prevent problems. Hospitality Regular testing in hotels and resorts can help prevent outbreaks, protect guests, and maintain the establishment’s reputation. Educational Institutions Universities and other educational institutions should test to ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors. Commercial Buildings To ensure the safety of all occupants and visitors, regular testing for *Legionella* should be conducted in commercial buildings. Data Centers Data center water systems, such as cooling towers, can create an environment in which *Legionella* thrives. If you use evaporative cooling, you should test these systems regularly to prevent an outbreak. Government Buildings Government buildings, including those run by the General Services Administration (GSA), should test often. This helps prevent outbreaks and keeps health rules in check. It also protects public health. ## *Legionella* & Cruise Ships **Keep your reputation afloat by learning how to protect your passengers from *Legionella* and the risk of an outbreak*.*** **Get essential resources and guidance from our experts.** [ Preventing Cruise Ship Infections: Legionnaires’ Disease Preventing Cruise Ship Infections: Legionnaires’ Disease ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/preventing-cruise-ship-infections-legionnaires-disease/) ## WHICH *LEGIONELLA* TEST SHOULD I USE? Suitable for TAT* Advantages Disadvantages ***Legionella* ISO Culture** 1. Compliance 2. Baseline testing and water management validation 3. Outbreak forensics 7 days** 1. Considered the gold standard in the industry 2. Highly accurate 3. Capable of detecting 20 species of *Legionella*, including 16 serogroups of *L. pneumophila* Longer TAT required than all other methods. (Can be paired with qPCR to begin initial outbreak forensics.) ***Legionella* CDC Culture** 1. Compliance 2. Baseline testing and water management validation 3. Outbreak forensics 7 days** 1. Highly accurate 2. Capable of detecting 20 species of *Legionella*, including 16 serogroups of *L. pneumophila* Longer TAT required than *Legionella* qPCR. (Can be paired with qPCR to begin initial outbreak forensics.) ***Legionella* qPCR** 1. Baseline testing and water management validation 2. Time-constrained outbreak forensics 1-2 days 1. Fast – often paired with *Legionella* Culture for more detailed analysis 2. Can detect all species of *Legionella* 1. Can only identify one serogroup of *L. pneumophila* – serogroup 1 2. Cannot indicate whether the bacteria was alive when the sample was collected **Legiolert** Baseline testing and water management validation 7 days 1. Little technical skills required to perform 2. Easy to interpret results 1. High number of false positives in non-potable water if lab SOPs do not control potential for cross-reactivity 2. Can only test for *Legionella pneumophila* \* Turnaround time. All TATs quoted are industry standard. Some scenarios may allow for faster turnaround. Talk with your Pace® representative if faster results are needed. \*\* Regulatory requirements in some states, such as New York and Connecticut, may extend TAT times. Talk with your Pace® representative for details. ## Additional *Legionella* Testing Resources - [On-Demand Webinars, Sampling Instructions ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_667628f_item1) - [Additional Downloads ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_667628f_item2) **On-Demand Webinar: [Introduction to Legionella Regulations and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-introduction-to-legionella-regulations-and-testing)** **On-Demand Webinar: [Ensuring Patient Safety: Water Management Strategies in Healthcare](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-ensuring-patient-safety-water-management-strategies-in-healthcare)** [***Legionella* Sampling Instructions Video**](https://info.pacelabs.com/hubfs/Pace%20Videos/Water%20Sample%20for%20Legionella_12-21-23.mp4) [***Legionella* Sampling Instructions (PDF)**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/BSCI_Legionella%20Sampling%20Protocol.pdf) **Info Sheet: [New York Cooling Tower *Legionella* Law](https://info.pacelabs.com/pace-new-york-cooling-towers)** **SOQ: [Building Sciences Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)](https://info.pacelabs.com/statement-of-qualifications)** **eBook: [*Legionella* in the Built Environment](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-legionella-in-the-built-environment)** **[GSA PBS Order 1000.7A Test Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-gsa-pbs-order-1000.7a-test-services)** [**CMS Waterborne Pathogens Panel**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-cms-waterborne-pathogens-panel) [***Legionella* in Healthcare**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-legionella-in-healthcare) [**What is a WICRA?**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet) [***Pseudomonas Aeruginosa* in Healthcare**](https://info.pacelabs.com/fact-sheet-pseudomonas-aeruginosa-in-healthcare) [**Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium (NTM) FAQ**](https://info.pacelabs.com/fact-sheet-non-tuberculosis-mycobacterium-ntm-faq) [**Pace® Water Management Planning Services**](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) [***Legionella* in Cooling Towers**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-legionella-in-cooling-towers) [**Assessing Your *Legionella* Risk**](https://info.pacelabs.com/assessing-your-legionella-risk-info-sheet) [ Shop Store Shop Store ](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [AAMI ST108 Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/aami-st108-testing-services/) **Published:** August 13, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® AAMI ST108 Testing Services AAMI ST108:2023 is a water quality standard from the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) that defines requirements for safely processing reusable medical devices and preventing contamination. It replaced AAMI TIR34:2014/(R) 2021 in 2023. While not legally required, it is widely recognized as a best practice for protecting patient safety and may be required by accreditation organizations such as The Joint Commission. As a leader in water testing services, Pace® supports compliance with AAMI ST108 by providing a comprehensive range of chemical and microbiological testing for all water types used in cleaning and disinfection processes. Pace also offers water management planning services to help healthcare facilities identify risks and maintain safe, compliant water systems. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Authorized Partner: LAMPS Lab Data Integration logo in blue gradient letters with a wavy blue icon on the right.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LAMPS_Partner-Logo-1-Lab-Data-Integration-3-1024x484.jpg "LAMPS_Partner-Logo-1-Lab-Data-Integration-3jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Pace® is proud to announce our ST 108 integrated LAMPS resulting. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://hcinfo.com/) ## Device Categories Under AAMI ST108 Under AAMI ST108, devices are categorized based on the risks they pose to patient safety. These categories are used to determine the quality of water necessary to appropriately process the devices. ![Healthcare worker places a tray of instruments into a tabletop autoclave for sterilization, PPE visible around.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Device-Categories_AAMI-ST108.webp "Device-Categories_AAMI-ST108webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Non-Critical These devices are typically non-invasive, e.g., a blood pressure cuff, and rarely associated with disease. Semi-Critical Semi-critical reusable medical devices come in contact with intact mucosal membranes or nonintact skin, but do not usually penetrate blood barrier. Examples include endotracheal and aspirator tubes. If not properly cleaned, they can be associated with disease, so are subject to a higher standard of processing. Critical Critical devices pose the highest risk of infection as they come into direct contact with the blood stream or other sterile fluid pathways. Examples include surgical devices and cardiac catheters. ## Pace® Water Testing Services for ST108 Compliance Adherence to the ST108 standard for reusable medical devices requires three types of tests: biological contaminant testing, performance qualification testing, and basic water chemistry. Biological Contaminant Testing Pace® provides complete water testing services for compliance with the biological testing requirement under ST108. This includes both endotoxin and bacterial testing. Basic Water Chemistry Testing Basic water chemistry includes pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, and total hardness. Many facilities perform these tests on site, but Pace® water testing laboratories can provide testing to confirm results. Performance Qualification Testing Under ST108, water chemistry testing is required for performance qualification to validate equipment, systems, and processes. Pace® water laboratories provide all required water chemistry tests including: - Total Organic Carbon (TOC) - Aluminum - Copper - Chloride - Iron - Manganese - Nitrate - Phosphate - Silicate (Silicon) - Sulfate - Zinc ![Close-up of a surgeon’s gloved hands threading a thin tube into a green connector over a blue sterile drape.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Device-Categories-Under-AAMI-ST108.webp "Device-Categories-Under-AAMI-ST108webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## AAMI ST108 Water Testing Requirements Under AAMI ST108, water testing requirements are defined by the type of water and how it will be used. ![Pipette releasing a droplet into a glass beaker in a laboratory setting.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AAMI-ST108-Water-Testing-Requirements_testing-services.webp "AAMI-ST108-Water-Testing-Requirements_testing-serviceswebp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Performance Qualification Utility water, critical water, and steam systems must undergo an initial performance qualification that looks at both chemical and biological contaminants. Water quality criteria include pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, total hardness, bacteria (HPC), and endotoxin (LAL). Endotoxin testing is not required for utility water or steam. In addition, bacteria testing is not required for steam. Utility water and steam are also not required to undergo testing for total organic carbon (TOC). Otherwise, all three water categories must be initially tested for the following chemical compounds: - Total Organic Carbon (TOC) - Aluminum - Chloride - Copper - Iron - Manganese - Nitrate - Phosphate - Silicate - Sulfate - Zinc Routine Water Quality Testing for Water Generation “Water Generation” refers to the water systems used to produce the water used to clean and/or sterilize reusable medical devices. These systems must undergo routine testing based on the intended use of the water generated. Note that steam is not considered in this category of routine testing. In addition, routine testing for individual ions and TOC are not required. **Utility Water** - Must undergo quarterly testing for pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, and total hardness. **Critical Water** – Must undergo monthly testing for pH, total alkalinity, total hardness, bacteria (HPC), and endotoxins (LAL). Critical Water must also undergo daily testing for conductivity, though this can be performed using an inline or in-tank meter. Routine Quality Testing for Point of Use Water Water at the point of use must also undergo routine testing. Once again, what gets tested and at what frequency is determined by how the water us being used. **Utility Water** – Must undergo quarterly testing for pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, total hardness, and bacteria (HPC). **Critical Water** - Must undergo monthly testing for pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, total hardness, bacteria (HPC), and endotoxins (LAL). **Steam** – Must undergo quarterly testing for pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, and total hardness. ## Water Categories Tested Under AAMI ST108 Utility Water AAMI ST108 defines utility water as the type of water that comes directly from the tap. It is suitable for various general cleaning tasks, such as flushing, washing, and rinsing medical devices. To ensure patient safety, utility water must meet specific chemical water quality criteria. Thus, this water may require further treatment depending on its intended use. Critical Water Critical Water is primarily used for final rinses of critical and semi-critical medical devices after chemical sterilization. This type of water is treated to a higher standard for chemical constituents and must be tested for bacteria and endotoxins. Steam Steam is typically used in the last stage of processing reusable medical devices for sterilization. The condensate is tested and must typically meet the same quality criteria as Critical Water. ![Water Categories Tested under AAMI ST108. Pace® Scientist working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AAMI-Water-Categories-module.avif "AAMI-Water-Categories-moduleavif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Download our info sheet to learn more about Water Management Planning [ Learn More Learn More ](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) ## Water Management Planning AAMI recommends including water quality management professionals on your ST108-compliance team. Pace® has been providing water quality testing services and guidance to healthcare organizations and other professionals for more than three decades. We are experts in testing for organic and inorganic contaminants as well as waterborne pathogens in potable and non-potable water. Over the years, our experts have helped numerous facilities adhere to such critical standards as ASHRAE 188 and those recommended by the Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and AAMI. ## Put Pace® on Your AAMI ST108 Team AAMI recommends including water quality management professionals on your ST108-compliance team. Pace® has been providing water quality testing services and guidance to healthcare organizations and other professionals for more than three decades. We are experts in testing for organic and inorganic contaminants as well as waterborne pathogens in potable and non-potable water. Over the years, our experts have helped numerous facilities adhere to such critical standards as ASHRAE 188 and those recommended by the Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and AAMI. [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_804c07c_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_804c07c_item2) - [LAMPS Resulting ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_804c07c_item3) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_804c07c_item4) **Infographic: [ST108 Water Testing Requirements Infographic](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS-BSCI-PLS%20Documents/Current%20Documents/BSCI/PAS_BSCI_ST108%20Water%20Testing%20Requirements.pdf)** **Info Sheet: [ANSI/ASTM ST 108:2023](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-ansi/astm-st-1082023)** **Info Sheet:** [**Lead and Copper Testing Services**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services) **Info Sheet:** [**Water Management Planning**](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) **Info Sheet:** [**Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA)**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet) **Info Sheet:** [**Assessing Your *Legionella* Risk**](https://info.pacelabs.com/assessing-your-legionella-risk-info-sheet) **[Healthcare](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/healthcare/)** **[Medical Device Manufacturing](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/medical-device/)** **[Drinking Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/)** **[Lead and Copper](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/)** **[Waterborne Pathogens](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/)** **[Water Management Planning](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/water-management/)** ![](https://stg-httpswwwpacelabscom-staging.kinsta.cloud/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LAMPS_Partner-Logo-1-Lab-Data-Integration-3-260x123.jpg "LAMPS_Partner-Logo-1-Lab-Data-Integration-3.jpg – Pace Analytical")Pace® is proud to announce our ST 108 integrated LAMPS resulting. [**Learn More.**](https://hcinfo.com/) **On-Demand Webinar:** [**Ensuring Patient Safety: Water Management Strategies in Healthcare**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-ensuring-patient-safety-water-management-strategies-in-healthcare) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Asbestos](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/asbestos/) **Published:** May 7, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What Is Asbestos? People have used asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, for centuries because of its unique properties. The term “asbestos” refers to six regulated, naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals: chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, tremolite, and actinolite. Asbestos consists of long, thin fibers. These fibers are exceptionally strong, flexible, and resistant to heat, fire, and chemicals. These qualities made asbestos an ideal material for insulation, fireproofing, and soundproofing in buildings, ships, and other structures. Manufacturers used it in many products. These include cement, plastics, flooring, paper, textiles, and automotive parts like brakes and clutches. ### CONTACT PACE® ABOUT ASBESTOS TESTING SERVICES [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/asbestos-testing-services_education.webp "asbestos-testing-services_education.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Does Asbestos Exposure Occur? When someone disturbs materials with asbestos, tiny fibers can escape into the air. This can happen during product use, home maintenance, repairs, demolition, or remodeling. Damaging or disturbing these materials releases particles and fibers into the air. When asbestos fibers become airborne, individuals in the vicinity can inhale them, posing a health risk. ## How Asbestos Is Identified #### Asbestos cannot be identified visually. Testing for the presence or contamination is the only way to confirm the presence of asbestos. Pace® offers direct access to our asbestos subject matter experts! If you suspect asbestos [ Download the eBook Download the eBook ](https://info.pacelabs.com/asbestos-the-invisible-enemy) [ Contact Us Today Contact Us Today ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## How is Asbestos Regulated? Asbestos regulation in the United States is a complex process. It involves the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). The EPA is primarily concerned with environmental protection, while OSHA focuses on ensuring safety in the workplace. Additionally, individual states may implement their own regulations, which are often more stringent. States usually manage and enforce federal rules like AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) and NESHAP. They can also choose to enforce OSHA standards for worker safety. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asbestos-testing-CTA.jpg "Asbestos-testing-CTA.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## On-Demand Webinar: Asbestos in settled dust Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) were widely used in US building materials and consumer products. ACMs undergoing disturbance and aging can release asbestos debris and dust. This can re-entrain into indoor air, causing exposure. Pace® provides end-to-end support for various projects that require asbestos testing. [ Watch now Watch now ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-asbestos-in-settled-dust) ## Asbestos in settled dust Which Method Should You Use? Download our new Pace® Info Sheet for a comprehensive look at: - Collection Methods - Various Analysis Options - The Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Approach [ Download Download ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-asbestos-in-settled-dust) ## WHO WE SERVE ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Asbestos-who-we-serve.webp "Asbestos-who-we-serve.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Construction Building renovation and demolition can easily disturb known and unknown asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). [Learn how](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) Pace ® can help. Environmental Engineering & Consulting When there is suspicion of asbestos, consultants perform inspections. They prepare and oversee abatement and remediation planning, and perform clearance testing. Industrial Hygienists Scientists and engineers are committed to protecting the health and safety of people in the workplace and the community. Asbestos testing and exposure assessments may be part of their primary responsibilities. Asbestos Abatement Contractors Regulation requires qualified abatement contractors remove the asbestos. If removal is impossible or impracticable, contractors mitigate the issue for anyone who lives or works in the building. Real Estate Failure to reveal the presence of asbestos materials to buyers and tenants could lead to litigation. This is especially important for real estate sellers, landlords, and property managers. Homeowners Homes and residential buildings built prior to 1980, have a higher chance of facing asbestos containing products. Many home construction materials once contained asbestos. Exposure to asbestos fibers could increase the likelihood of long term lung disease. ## Why Select Pace® We are the largest American-owned environmental lab in North America. Pace® has a well-established reputation for delivering fast, reliable analytical services to a wide range of customers. This includes industrial hygienists, environmental and engineering consultants, construction and real estate industries, abatement contractors and homeowners. By leveraging our expertise, advanced analytical techniques, and cutting-edge instrumentation, we ensure that the data generated is accurate, reliable, and defensible. For over 30 years, Pace® has tested for asbestos in air, water, soil, dust, and bulk samples. Our accredited asbestos laboratories can provide isolation and identification of the six regulated asbestos forms in bulk materials and soils including: - Chrysotile (white) - Amosite (brown) - Crocidolite (blue) - Fibrous Anthophyllite - Fibrous Tremolite - Fibrous Actinolite Pace also provides advanced asbestos testing in consumer products, such as cosmetic products. We offer testing for non-regulated amphiboles (NRAs), natural occurrences of asbestos (NOAs), and asbestiform talc. ### CONTACT US ABOUT ASBESTOS TESTING TODAY. [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_580e15a_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_580e15a_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_580e15a_item3) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_580e15a_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Asbestos Testing Services**](https://pacelabsstg.wpengine.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) [**Asbestos CoC Forms**](https://pacelabsstg.wpengine.com/chain-of-custody-forms/#building-sciences) **eBook: [Asbestos "The Invisible Enemy"](https://info.pacelabs.com/asbestos-the-invisible-enemy)** **SOQ: [Building Sciences Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)](https://info.pacelabs.com/statement-of-qualifications)** **Info Sheet: [Asbestos in Settled Dust](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-asbestos-in-settled-dust)** **Info Sheet: [Asbestos Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-asbestos-testing)** **On-Demand Webinar: [Asbestos in Settled Dust](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-asbestos-in-settled-dust)** [ Shop Store Shop Store ](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [AAMI ST108](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/aami-st108/) **Published:** July 10, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What is AAMI ST108? AAMI ST108:2023 is a water quality standard defined by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). It defines the water quality necessary to safely process reusable medical devices, ensuring no harmful contaminants interfere with the function or safety of these devices. AAMI ST108:2023 replaced AAMI TIR34:2014/(R)2021 in 2023. As an industry standard, compliance with AAMI ST108 is not required by law. However, adherence to the standard is considered a best practice for protecting patient safety and may be required by accreditation organizations, such as the Joint Commission. [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Device Categories Under AAMI ST108 Under AAMI ST108, devices are categorized based on the risks they pose to patient safety. These categories are used to determine the quality of water necessary to appropriately process the devices. ![AAMI ST108. Medical worker cleaning medical equipment.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Device-Categories_AAMI-ST108.webp "Device-Categories_AAMI-ST108.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Non-Critical These devices are typically non-invasive, e.g., a blood pressure cuff, and rarely associated with disease. Semi-Critical Semi-critical reusable medical devices come in contact with intact mucosal membranes or nonintact skin, but do not usually penetrate blood barrier. Examples include endotracheal and aspirator tubes. If not properly cleaned, they can be associated with disease, so are subject to a higher standard of processing. Critical Critical devices pose the highest risk of infection as they come into direct contact with the blood stream or other sterile fluid pathways. Examples include surgical devices and cardiac catheters. ## Water Categories Tested Under AAMI ST108 Utility Water AAMI ST108 defines utility water as the type of water that comes directly from the tap. It is suitable for various general cleaning tasks, such as flushing, washing, and rinsing medical devices. To ensure patient safety, utility water must meet specific chemical water quality criteria. Thus, this water may require further treatment depending on its intended use. Critical Water Critical Water is primarily used for final rinses of critical and semi-critical medical devices after chemical sterilization. This type of water is treated to a higher standard for chemical constituents and must be tested for bacteria and endotoxins. Steam Steam is typically used in the last stage of processing reusable medical devices for sterilization. The condensate is tested and must typically meet the same quality criteria as Critical Water. ![AAMI ST108. Pace Scientist working in laboratory](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Water-Categories-Tested-Under-AAMI-ST108_testing-services.webp "Water-Categories-Tested-Under-AAMI-ST108_testing-services.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## AAMI ST108 Water Testing Requirements Under AAMI ST108, water testing requirements are defined by the type of water and how it will be used. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AAMI-ST108-Water-Testing-Requirements_testing-services.webp "AAMI-ST108-Water-Testing-Requirements_testing-services.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Performance Qualification Utility water, critical water, and steam systems must undergo an initial performance qualification that looks at both chemical and biological contaminants. Water quality criteria include pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, total hardness, bacteria (HPC), and endotoxin (LAL). Endotoxin testing is not required for utility water or steam. In addition, bacteria testing is not required for steam. Utility water and steam are also not required to undergo testing for total organic carbon (TOC). Otherwise, all three water categories must be initially tested for the following chemical compounds: - Total Organic Carbon (TOC) - Aluminum - Chloride - Copper - Iron - Manganese - Nitrate - Phosphate - Silicate - Sulfate - Zinc Routine Water Quality Testing for Water Generation “Water Generation” refers to the water systems used to produce the water used to clean and/or sterilize reusable medical devices. These systems must undergo routine testing based on the intended use of the water generated. Note that steam is not considered in this category of routine testing. In addition, routine testing for individual ions and TOC are not required. **Utility Water** - Must undergo quarterly testing for pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, and total hardness. **Critical Water** – Must undergo monthly testing for pH, total alkalinity, total hardness, bacteria (HPC), and endotoxins (LAL). Critical Water must also undergo daily testing for conductivity, though this can be performed using an inline or in-tank meter. Routine Quality Testing for Point of Use Water Water at the point of use must also undergo routine testing. Once again, what gets tested and at what frequency is determined by how the water us being used. **Utility Water** – Must undergo quarterly testing for pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, total hardness, and bacteria (HPC). **Critical Water** - Must undergo monthly testing for pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, total hardness, bacteria (HPC), and endotoxins (LAL). **Steam** – Must undergo quarterly testing for pH, conductivity, total alkalinity, and total hardness. ## Download the ST108 Water Testing Requirements Infographic [ Download Infographic Download Infographic ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS-BSCI-PLS%20Documents/Current%20Documents/BSCI/PAS_BSCI_ST108%20Water%20Testing%20Requirements.pdf) ## Water Management Planning AAMI recommends including water quality management professionals on your ST108-compliance team. Pace® has been providing water quality testing services and guidance to healthcare organizations and other professionals for more than three decades. We are experts in testing for organic and inorganic contaminants as well as waterborne pathogens in potable and non-potable water. Over the years, our experts have helped numerous facilities adhere to such critical standards as ASHRAE 188 and those recommended by the Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and AAMI. ### Download our info sheet to learn more about Water Management Planning [ Learn More Learn More ](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Put Pace® on Your AAMI ST108 Team AAMI recommends including water quality management professionals on your ST108-compliance team. Pace® has been providing water quality testing services and guidance to healthcare organizations and other professionals for more than three decades. We are experts in testing for organic and inorganic contaminants as well as waterborne pathogens in potable and non-potable water. Over the years, our experts have helped numerous facilities adhere to such critical standards as ASHRAE 188 and those recommended by the Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and AAMI. ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_5b5102d_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_5b5102d_item2) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_5b5102d_item3) **SOQ: [Building Sciences Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)](https://info.pacelabs.com/statement-of-qualifications)** **Infographic: [ST108 Water Testing Requirements Infographic](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS-BSCI-PLS%20Documents/Current%20Documents/BSCI/PAS_BSCI_ST108%20Water%20Testing%20Requirements.pdf)** **Info Sheet:** [**Lead and Copper Testing Services**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services) **Info Sheet:** [**Water Management Planning**](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) **Info Sheet:** [**Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA)**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet) **Info Sheet:** [**Assessing Your Legionella Risk**](https://info.pacelabs.com/assessing-your-legionella-risk-info-sheet) **[Healthcare](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/healthcare/)** **[Medical Device Manufacturing](https://www.pacelabs.com/industries/medical-device/)** **[Drinking Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/)** **[Lead and Copper](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/)** **[Waterborne Pathogens](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/)** **[Water Management Planning](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management/)** **Webinar:** [**Ensuring Patient Safety: Water Management Strategies in Healthcare**](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-ensuring-patient-safety-water-management-strategies-in-healthcare) [ Shop Store Shop Store ](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Building Sciences --- ### [Remediation](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/remediation/) **Published:** June 25, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted Partner for Environmental Remediation Testing Services Effectively and safely addressing environmental contamination is vital to protecting community health and the environment and meeting organizational sustainability goals. With a wealth of experts, Pace® delivers comprehensive analytical testing services across all project phases for most types of contaminants. Our methodologies align to both state and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory standards. In addition, we can tailor our analyses to address unique scenarios and meet specific project goals. We support our partners in analytical testing for - Soil Remediation - Groundwater Remediation - Low-level Radiological Remediation - Munitions Remediation - Mine Site Remediation - Sediment Remediation - Landfill and Solid Waste Remediation - Regulatory Compliance and Closure - In Situ Chemical Oxidation (ISCO) and Biodegradation - Analysis of Monitoring Natural Attenuation (MNA) Parameters Ready to Get Started [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Quality Results Require Quality Testing Pace® is the largest American-owned laboratory network. Our extensive experience, investments in advanced technologies and methodologies, and commitment to quality ensure accurate, defensible results. ### Experienced Analysts and Project Managers It requires an experienced team to manage the most challenging remediation projects. Pace® has provided analytical testing services for remediation for over three decades. ### Fast Results You need fast results to make quick decisions. We are a national network with a local presence, offering reliable results when and where you need them. ### The Most Advanced Methodologies With our advanced sampling equipment, testing, and analytical capabilities, you can have confidence in both your sample collection and data quality. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-Science-of-innovation.webp "The-Science-of-innovation.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## The Science of Innovation Pace® is delivering science better with ezHerbicide® and ezSoil. Continually investing in infrastructure, processes, and technologies allows us to deliver better results faster for clients. **ezHerbicide®** lab service takes herbicide residue testing to new levels of innovation. A low-volume, direct injection technology, ezHerbicide® requires fewer samples for testing and analysis. Along with less need for time-consuming sample prep, this means ezHerbicide® can provide results up to **50% faster** than other lab methods. **ezSoil®** converges technology with custom equipment to improve quality while reducing turnaround. ezSoil® allows us to perform VOC analysis by 8260 from 1 VOA vial with MeOH, reducing your time in the field and minimizing the need for dilutions, thus reducing data quality review time. ## Proven Performance “The levels of customer service from Pace® are excellent. Since 2015, Pace® has delivered all the quarterly sampling requirements, including 5-day turnaround and prompt courier service, which speaks volumes for our long-term relationship and continued use of Pace® as our laboratory sub-contract partner. In addition, for the past seven years we have never had a false positive.” Henry NemargutCEO, Henry Nemargut Engineering [ Download Case Study Download Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Underground-tank-storage-case-study.webp "Underground-tank-storage-case-study.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ea8061a_item1) - [Pace® Environmental Emergency Response ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ea8061a_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ea8061a_item3) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ea8061a_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** When disaster strikes, the Pace® Environmental Emergency Response Team is here to help you act fast. **[LEARN MORE ABOUT PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/)** **[Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [Soil](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [Tissue and Sediment (BIOTA)](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/biota/)** **eBook: [Exploring the World of Sediment and Tissue Analysis](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-exploring-the-world-of-sediment-and-tissue-analysis)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Property Transfer](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/property-transfer/) **Published:** June 26, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Environmental Testing Services for Brownfield Redevelopment and Property Transfers In today’s world where environmental concerns are on the rise and regulations are getting stricter, environmental due diligence is an essential step in Brownfields Redevelopment projects and property transfers. When potential environmental risks are identified, Pace® environmental testing services can confirm the presence of multiple types of contaminants. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of standard and specialty analytical capabilities. We also offer accelerated turnaround times on most analyses to help you meet your deadlines. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Put Our Experience To Work For You Brownfield redevelopment and property transfers require a laboratory partner that is able to offer the appropriate scale and scope to meet sometimes complex project needs. With over three decades of experience, Pace® applies innovative solutions to environmental challenges to cost-effectively serve your testing needs. Our advanced testing capabilities are available through our national laboratory network, allowing us to provide quick turn-around times and keeping your program on schedule. **Phase II/Phase III Site Assessments** Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) are crucial stages in maintaining compliance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the Superfund. Pace® provides environmental testing services for all applicable matrices, including soil and sediment, groundwater, surface water, and more. Our analytical capabilities also cover all CERCLA hazardous substances as well as emerging contaminants of concern. **Brownfields Redevelopment** Brownfields redevelopment and property transfers can be complex, and overlooked contamination can lead to project delays and future liabilities. With a reputation for reliability, Pace® provides comprehensive environmental testing services that can not only identify contamination but also measure its extent. Our precise analytical results facilitate informed decision-making, assisting stakeholders in mitigating environmental risks and ensuring sustainable development. **Reporting** Pace® delivers convenient online data access and report management services to enable better communication and quicker access to your project-critical information. Our powerful web-based data management tools provide up-to-the-minute access to project and test data so you have the information you need, right at your fingertips. **Regulatory Compliance** Pace® has earned more than 500 certifications and accreditations for its environmental testing services. We offer nationwide coverage and support a wide variety of environment compliance projects, regardless of scope, complexity, or logistics. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_bdb5210_item1) - [Related Page ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_bdb5210_item2) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Soil Testing Page**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [**Groundwater Matrices Page**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Field Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/field-services/) **Published:** June 25, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Explore Our Field Services Testing Capabilities Pace® Field Services provides comprehensive on-site monitoring and sampling services to a diverse range of clients, including industrial manufacturers, consulting engineering firms, and government agencies. Our team of seasoned experts, backed by state-of-the-art equipment, is committed to ongoing education and cross-training to stay ahead of industry advancements and address the emerging needs of our clients. Our services include Stack Emission Testing, Air Quality Monitoring, Industrial Waste Sampling, Soil/Sediment and Wastewater/Groundwater Monitoring. We take pride in our attention to detail and are committed to exceeding client expectations. Using a collaborative approach, we can help you meet regulatory commitments, optimize processes, and identify areas for improvement. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Special-Project_stack-emissions.webp "Special-Project_stack-emissions.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Our Team Is Ready To Help **Stack Emission Testing Services** - Compliance regulatory testing and process engineering conducted by QSTI staff. - MACT, NESHAP, NSPS, PSD, RICE, RATA, LDAR, Title V Permits - Stack Test Parameters Include ASTM, EPA, and NCASI test methods for: - Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) - Particulates (Total, PM-10, PM 2.5, Condensable, Size Fractioning) - Heavy Metals including Mercury - Dioxins and Furans - Semi-volatile Organics (PAHs, PCBs, POHCs) - Volatile Organics (Speciated and Total) - Acid Gases (HCl, HF, H 2SO 4) - Sulfur Compound Gases (H 2S, COS, CS 2, SO 2, TRS) - Combustion Products (CO, SO 2, NO x, O2/CO2) - Opacity - [ Gas Phase FTIR for Volatile Organics and Inorganics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/gas-phase-ftir-service) ## Water Monitoring Services - Wastewater Discharge Sampling for NPDES and Local POTW Permit Compliance - Priority Pollutant List, Total Toxic Organics (TTO), Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) - Groundwater Monitoring for Landfill Operations under TSCA Subtitle C and Subtitle D - Hazardous Waste, Municipal Solid Waste, Industrial Waste - Construction/Demolition - Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Landfills ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Special-Projects_Water-Monitoring-Services.webp "Special-Projects_Water-Monitoring-Services.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## On-Demand Webinar **Everything You Need to Know to Get Ready for a Stack Test** - What can go wrong? - What can I do to prepare for a test? - What are the basic steps? [ Watch Now Watch Now ](https://info.pacelabs.com/stack-test-webinar-on-demand-dec-1-2022) ## Safety Is Our Priority At Pace®, we take safety seriously. Our goal is to ensure the well-being of our staff while keeping our customers safe from any potential risks. That’s why we provide our employees with extensive safety training and equipment for Confined Spaces, Traffic Control, Environmental Hazards, and Personal Protection. Our team is also HAZWHOPER, OSHA-10, and MSHA trained, and we’ve implemented routine drug testing programs. Our dedication to safety remains steadfast, reflected in our participation in multiple safety management programs such as ISNetworld, BROWZ, PEC Premier, and SMI. You can trust that we are constantly striving to improve our safety standards and provide the highest level of protection for our employees and clients. ### Pace® Is Your Field Services Partner We believe teamwork is the key to a successful environmental monitoring project. Close collaboration with customers and testing experts is essential for reaching project objectives. It is vital to ensure elements such as administration, production, maintenance, and scheduling align smoothly with monitoring tasks. We recognize the importance of using appropriate equipment, conducting regular maintenance, and timely calibrations to uphold data quality and integrity. You can count on us to constantly strive towards excellence in environmental testing through accreditations and continuous improvement programs. **Work with us to create a safe and healthy environment.** [ Contact Us Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_3dfbae5_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_3dfbae5_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_3dfbae5_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**FTIR**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/gas-phase-ftir-service/) [**Ambient Air**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) **[Ethanol Production Environmental Monitoring Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/ethanol-services)** **[Stack Emissions Data Sheet](https://info.pacelabs.com/air-stack-testing-ambient-air)** **On-Demand Webinar:[ Everything You Need to Know, But Don’t Know to Get Ready for a Stack Test](https://info.pacelabs.com/stack-test-webinar-on-demand-dec-1-2022)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Hydrocarbon Forensics](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/hydrocarbon-forensics/) **Published:** May 6, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted Partner for Hydrocarbon Forensics Investigations Pace® offers extensive experience supporting the largest, most demanding, and high-profile forensic hydrocarbon investigations globally. What sets us apart is our unique blend of top-tier analytical capabilities and the capacity to process large sample volumes efficiently—all while meeting those tight deadlines your projects demand. Questions about Hydrocarbon Forensics Analysis? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/what-is-hydrocarbon-forensics.webp "what-is-hydrocarbon-forensics.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What is Hydrocarbon Forensics? Hydrocarbon forensics is a field that involves using advanced analytical techniques to investigate the source and fate of petroleum and petroleum-related products in the environment. When these substances are released, whether through spills, leaks or improper disposal, they begin to undergo complex biochemical and physical changes almost immediately. These transformative processes can significantly alter the chemical composition and properties of the original material. To unravel this complexity and accurately trace the origin and impact of hydrocarbon contamination, scientists have developed a wide array of sophisticated analytical methods. These powerful tools allow experts to collect key chemical and physical data from field samples, which can then provide valuable insight into site-specific issues. ## Who We Serve Oil & Gas Distribution TPH analysis can help monitor and manage hydrocarbon contamination at industrial sites, such as refineries, petrochemical plants, and fuel storage facilities. Oil & Gas Retail TPH contamination from leaks in Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) can lead to soil and groundwater contamination. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented regulations for UST systems storing petroleum products to prevent releases and clean up contaminated sites. Industry Regular testing enables companies to identify potential leaks, spills, or other sources of contamination, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and minimizing the risk of costly cleanups and penalties. Environmental Consulting & Engineering Pace® provides testing services for environmental consulting projects, such as environmental site assessments for Brownfield properties where identifying and quantifying TPH contamination is necessary for determining the appropriate cleanup measures. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Oil-Storage-Tanks-at-a-refinery.webp "Oil-Storage-Tanks-at-a-refinery.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/what-is-TPH-testing.webp "what-is-TPH-testing.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Mitigating Risks and Protecting the Environment Pace® provides Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) testing and TPH forensic analysis of soil, water, and air through our nationwide network of environmental labs. We’re NELAC and DOD certified, as well as certified in every state that offers a lab accreditation program for petroleum analysis. Our experienced team of scientists routinely gets involved in a wide range of projects, including: - [ Emergency response ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) - Risk assessment and mitigation - Litigation support, including forensic analysis - Remediation effectiveness assessments - National Resource Damage (NRD) claims ## Pace® Hydrocarbon Forensics Capabilities We support our partners for forensic hydrocarbon investigation and risk assessment applications for air, aqueous, soil, sediment, tissue, and non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPL) with the following analyses. - Petroleum hydrocarbon fingerprint identification - Saturated hydrocarbons - Alkylated polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons - Geochemical biomarkers - PIANO and air-phase PIANO analysis. - Whole oil chromatogram - Organic lead Ready to Get Started? 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Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** **eBook: [Hydrocarbon Forensics](https://info.pacelabs.com/hydrocarbon-forensics-ebook)** [**Hydrocarbon Forensics Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Hydrocarbon%20Forensics%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [**Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) [**Petroleum in Solids**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) [**Petroleum in Liquids**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Inorganic](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/inorganic/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted Partner For Inorganics Testing And Analysis Pace® provides a full range of [metals](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) and inorganic compounds testing services for a wide variety of industries, environmental consultants and engineers, municipalities, and property owners. Using the latest technology, as well as classic wet chemistry techniques, the inorganic laboratory routinely performs analyses on drinking water, wastewater, surface wipe samples, soils, and construction and demolition debris. Services available include: - Residues Analysis - Anions - Nutrients - Cyanide - Phenolics - Hexavalent Chromium - Total Organic Carbon - [ TOX (Total Organic Halogens) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) - Natural Attenuation Parameters and General Testing At Pace®, we understand inorganics. Contact us today [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/What-is-inorganic-chemistry.webp "What is inorganic chemistry – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Inorganic Chemistry? Inorganic chemistry is concerned with the properties and behavior of inorganic elements and compounds that exist naturally and do not contain a carbon-hydrogen bond. These include metals, minerals, and organometallic compounds. ## What Is Inorganic Analysis? Inorganic analysis involves a variety of analytical methods that can qualitatively or quantitatively determine the inorganic and elemental composition of various contaminants in air, soil, water, biosolids, sediments, and tissues. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/what-is-inorganic-analysis.webp "what is inorganic analysis – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/what-is-wet-chemistry.webp "what is wet chemistry – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Wet Chemistry? Wet chemistry, also called wet chemical analysis, is a form of inorganic analytical chemistry that uses classical methods, such as colorimetry, gravimetry and titration, to analyze elements and compounds in liquid samples. It is called wet chemistry because most of the analyses are conducted with samples in a liquid phase. ## Techniques For Inorganic Compound Detection Titrimetric Analysis Titrimetric analysis is a method of analysis in which a solution of the substance being analyzed is treated with a solution of a suitable reagent of exactly known concentration. The reagent is added to the substance until the amount added is equivalent to the amount of substance to be determined. Photometric Analysis Photometry is a method of measuring aqueous solutions using a light source to determine the amount of analyte present in a liquid. It has a wide range of industrial applications, including identifying contaminants in drinking and wastewater, analyzing nutrients in soil, determining building material composition, and more. Spectrophotometric Analysis Spectrophotometry is a type of photometry that measures light based on its wavelength within a specific range. In this process, a spectrophotometer determines the amount of light that passes through or reflects at each wavelength, providing numerical values for various wavelengths. These instruments are commonly used in laboratories to perform broad spectrum scans as well as selective scans. Gravimetric Analysis Gravimetric analysis measures the quantity of a substance by isolating it through selective precipitation from a water-based solution. After separating the precipitate from the remaining solution through filtration, it is weighed to determine its exact amount. All variations of this method involve manipulating the analyte's phase to separate it in its purest form and provide accurate quantitative measurements. Chromatographic Analysis The process of chromatography involves separating components of a mixture. This is done by dissolving the mixture in a mobile phase and transporting it through a stationary phase. By altering the various phases, a wide variety of chromatographic methods have been created, each serving a different purpose and ideal for different mixtures. These include gas, liquid, thin layer, and ion exchange chromatography. ![Pace Scientist working in laboratory. what is inorganic chemistry, Inorganic compounds, Testing laboratory, Wet chemistry, metal testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/techniques-for-inorganic-compound-detection.webp "techniques for inorganic compound detection – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Are Inorganics Regulated? Today, inorganics are covered by a wide range of state and federal regulations to protect human health and natural resources from toxicity of these metals. Many of the primary programs are covered below. ![closeup of American flag outside US Capitol building. What is inorganic chemistry, Inorganic compounds, Testing laboratory, Wet chemistry, Metal testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/How-are-inorganics-regulated.webp "How are inorganics regulated – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) Enacted in 1976, RCRA governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste, including certain inorganic compounds such as antimony oxide, ferric chloride, and titanium dioxide. RCRA also monitors a group of eight heavy metals commonly referred to as the RCRA 8: Arsenic (As), Barium (Ba), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Selenium (Se), and Silver (Ag). Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) The SDWA gives the U.S. EPA the authority to set National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) and enforce limits on contaminants in drinking water. The chemical contaminants rules regulate over 65 contaminants that include nitrate and arsenic as well as metals such as lead, copper, selenium, barium, and mercury. Clean Water Act (CWA) The federal Clean Water Act (CWA) sets standards for surface water and makes it unlawful to discharge pollutants into the Waters of the United States unless approved through a special permitting process. Surface water, the receiving water for discharged wastewater, is monitored to ensure it does not contain contaminants higher than CWA standards. Federal law requires a review of water quality standards every three years. State laws may require more frequent reviews. The CWA also regulates how dredged or fill material may be deposited into lakes, wetlands, streams, rivers, and estuaries. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) was established in 1972 by the Clean Water Act (CWA) to regulate the release of pollutants into U.S. waters. This permitting program covers point source emissions of inorganic compounds such as metals, including those from industries and wastewater treatment plants. Permits issued under the NPDES system help identify and control these discharges. Any discharge into a water body without a permit is illegal. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act (CERCLA) The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), sometimes referred to as Superfund, is designed to remedy threats from unexpected releases and historical mistakes in hazardous waste management. CERCLA regulates the cleanup of abandoned hazardous-waste sites as well as accidents, spills, and other emergency releases into the environment, including inorganic compounds such as metals that are present. ## Pace® Supports Your Environmental Project Needs Pace® provides end-to-end support for a wide range of projects that call for inorganics testing. Soil Assessment For Remediation 1 Drinking Water 2 Npdes Permitting 3 Stormwater Runoff 4 Ground And Surface Water 5 Soil Assessment For Remediation Inorganics identification is often needed for environmental remediation planning. The most commonly occurring inorganic soil contaminants are trace elements and radionuclides. Pace® supports lab testing needs required prior to soil remediation. Drinking Water The Safe Drinking Water Act gives the EPA authority to regulate contaminants in drinking water, including inorganic chemicals such as arsenic. Many states have also set their own limits. Pace® is an EPA-approved lab for drinking water and credentialed in every state with a drinking water lab accreditation program. Npdes Permitting NPDES permits are used to monitor and manage the discharge of toxic pollutants in wastewater, and NPDES permitting may include inorganic testing requirements. Pace® has supported hundreds of clients throughout the NPDES permitting process. Stormwater Runoff Stormwater runoff is another type of wastewater discharge that may be covered by NPDES permitting requirements. As stormwater washes over natural and artificial ground and through metal pipes, it can easily pick up inorganic contaminants. Ground And Surface Water Inorganic contaminants are often a result of leaching from a contaminated source such as waste disposals mine-tailing, industrial production, and manufacturing sites. The contaminants from these sites will migrate with the flow of ground or surface water, creating a plume of dissolved phase-contaminated water. ## A Nationally Recognized Leader For Inorganics Testing The analysis of inorganic analytes in the environment covers a vast array of contaminants. Pace® provides a wide range of inorganic testing services with defensible results that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as compliance, environmental site assessments, forensics, employee health and safety, and risk management. Our highly skilled scientific staff uses the latest instrumentation and specializes in the determination and characterization of inorganic contaminants and trace metals in air, soil, water, biosolids, sediments, and biota (plant and animal tissues). At Pace®, we understand inorganics. Contact us today [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_15f1139_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_15f1139_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_15f1139_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Metals/Trace Metals**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) [**Inorganic Methods Document**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Inorganics%20Wet%20Chemistry%20Test%20Methods.pdf) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Dissolved Gases](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Environmental Testing For Dissolved Gases Pace® offers a range of specialized services for analyzing dissolved gases in water, including methane, ethane, ethene, propane, and acetylene. Using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and industry approved methodologies, our accurate and reliable analysis for these gases helps our customers adhere to environmental standards and industry regulations. REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Crane loading shipping container at ship yard. Dissolved Gases, Dissolved Gases Testing, Dissolved Gases Analysis, What are dissolved gases? Dissolved gases in water](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dissolved-gasses-from-industrial-activity.webp "dissolved gasses from industrial activity – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are Dissolved Gases? Many gases are water soluble and can impact environmental ecosystems and public water systems in both good ways and bad. Common dissolved gases that can have a negative impact include methane, ethane, ethene, propane, and acetylene. These gases can be released into the environment through industrial activity. Methane can also be produced by anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in water. While dissolved gases can be detrimental to human and ecosystem health, the greater concern is often the risk of fire or explosion. ## Who We Serve Pace® provides dissolved gases testing for a wide variety of industries and business concerns. Here are some common types of clients we help monitor potential contamination, ensure remediation efficacy, and comply with environmental regulations. OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION 1 LANDFILLS 2 PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS 3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS AND AGENCIES 4 OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION The water produced as a byproduct of oil and gas exploration can contain several types of dissolved gases, such as methane, ethane, propane, and butane. In large enough quantities, these gases may present a risk of explosion and fire. LANDFILLS Landfills may produce large quantities of methane, a byproduct of the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in water. A flammable gas, methane can be an explosion risk. Exposure to methane can also lead to health problems such as fainting, fatigue, rapid breathing, memory loss, and impaired vision. PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS Dissolved gases can build up in public water systems, creating an explosion risk that threatens human health, public infrastructure, and the environment. In some cases, these gases can also have a negative impact on health and well-being. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS AND AGENCIES Dissolved gas analysis is used to assess the extent of environmental contamination to rivers, lakes, and other water bodies, providing essential data for ecological studies and pollution control efforts. Dissolved gas testing can also be used to assess the efficacy of remediation efforts. ## Dissolved Gases Testing Pace® offers several test methods for dissolved gases testing in water. EPA Method 3810 is a static headspace technique used for extracting volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which allows for many samples to be screened in a relatively brief period. If dissolved gases are indicated, more advanced methods can be used to quantitate levels. EPA RSK-175 can also be used for determining the presence and concentration of dissolved gases in water samples. Finally, Pace® is participating in the interlaboratory study (ILS) for the development of a new method under ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials). ## Dissolved Gases Regulations Dissolved gases analysis plays a crucial role in understanding and managing contaminated sites under laws such as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Evaluating the presence and concentration of dissolved gases in groundwater enables the identification of contaminant sources, provides insights into the degradation or transformation of hazardous substances, and aids in assessing the overall risks to human health and the environment. Furthermore, dissolved gases analysis helps regulators and responsible parties monitor the progress and effectiveness of remediation efforts, such as natural attenuation or bioremediation strategies. 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Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) **[Groundwater](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/)** [**Surface water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [**Petroleum contamination/water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Carbonyls Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) **Published:** July 14, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Comprehensive Testing Services For Carbonyl Groups Pace® offers environmental testing services for carbonyls, including aldehydes, ethers, ketones, and carboxylic acids. As the largest American-owned lab network, our environmental testing experts are often called in to analyze for these contaminants in water, soil, and other solids. Whether testing for compliance or to assess remediation through natural attenuation, we are here to help. REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![row of test tubes containing blue liquid. Carbonyls, Carbonyls groups](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/caronyls-and-carbonyl-groups.webp "caronyls and carbonyl groups – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Are Carbonyls And Carbonyl Groups? Carbonyls are a class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group, i.e., a functional group composed of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom. (Carbonyl groups and carbonyl functional groups are often seen as interchangeable terms.) ## How Are Carbonyls And Aldehydes Regulated? In the U.S., several agencies have set regulations and guidelines designed to reduce carbonyl exposure. For example, the EPA has set limits for certain carbonyl compounds under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Under various circumstances, carbonyls may also be regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Clean Water Act (CWA). Additionally, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set permissible exposure limits (PELs) for carbonyl compounds in the workplace to protect workers from potential health risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) also regulates the presence of carbonyls in consumer products, such as pressed wood products and textiles. ![beaker in laboratory filled with clear liquid and glass stirrer. Carbonyls, Carbonyl group](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/carbonyl-and-aldehyde-regulation.webp "carbonyl and aldehyde regulation – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Types Of Carbonyls ![beaker pouring liquid into container, Carbonyls, types of carbonyls, carbonyl groups](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/types-of-carbonyls.webp "types of carbonyls – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Aldehydes Aldehydes are a common type of carbonyl compound. In an aldehyde, the carbonyl group is bonded to a hydrogen atom and an alkyl or aryl group. Aldehydes are widely used in various industrial applications, such as resins, textiles, and disinfectants. Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAS) Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) are short-chain carboxylic acids. VFAs are generated during the anaerobic digestion of organic waste and are not considered a contaminant. In fact, the generation of VFAs is part of the remediation process of organic pollutants, as it involves their degradation into smaller, less harmful compounds through natural attenuation. Analysis for VFAs can be used to validate the natural attenuation process. Ethers Ethers are a class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups. Ethers are not necessarily considered pollutants but may be classified as hazardous under certain conditions. Ketones Ketones are a class of organic compounds that are highly efficient solvents and often used to formulate products for coatings, adhesives, and ink applications. Pace® uses a variety of test methods to analyze for ketones and other Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). ## The Dangers Of Carbonyls To Human Health Carbonyl compounds, particularly aldehydes, have been associated with various adverse health effects in humans. Exposure to these compounds can occur through inhalation, ingestion, or dermal contact. The severity of the health risk typically depends on the duration and concentration of exposure. Respiratory And Irritant Effects Many carbonyl compounds, including aldehydes such as formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, can trigger symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. Prolonged or high-level exposure to carbonyl compounds may also worsen pre-existing respiratory conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Carcinogenic Effects The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified some carbonyl compounds as carcinogens. Long-term exposure to these compounds has been linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, including nasopharyngeal cancer and leukemia. Neurological Effects Exposure to certain carbonyl compounds has been associated with neurological effects, such as headaches, dizziness, and cognitive impairment. These symptoms are typically seen at high exposure levels and may be reversible upon cessation of exposure. Sensitization And Allergic Reactions Some carbonyl compounds can cause sensitization and allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. Exposure to these compounds can result in skin rashes, hives, and contact dermatitis. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, may occur. Individuals with a history of allergies or atopic conditions may be at a higher risk of developing sensitization to carbonyl compounds. ![OSHA health hazard symbols, dangers of carbonyls to human health](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dangers-of-carbonyls-to-human-health.webp "dangers of carbonyls to human health – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## WHO WE SERVE MANUFACTURING 1 CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION 2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS AND ENGINEERS 3 MANUFACTURING Carbonyls, especially aldehydes, can be found in insulation materials, composite wood products, glues, resins, and paints. Tests may be needed to ensure compliance with safety regulations and reduce health risks associated with indoor air pollution. CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION Since carbonyls are often found in building materials, testing is often called for in construction landfills and at demolition sites. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS AND ENGINEERS CERCLA/Superfund and RCRA site investigations may include carbonyls. Pace® provides testing for the presence of these compounds and their remediation through natural attenuation. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_90a4631_item1) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_90a4631_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_90a4631_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Carbonyls Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_Carbonyls%20Test%20Methods.pdf) **[Groundwater](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/)** [**Surface Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [**Wastewater and Stormwater Runoff** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) [**Drinking Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [**Soil** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) [**Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) [**Petroleum Contamination in Water**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Wastewater/Stormwater](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Wastewater Monitoring & Stormwater Testing When most people hear the term wastewater, they probably think about the dirty water from their toilets, sinks, and shower drains that runs into the municipal sewer system. However, for water professionals and those concerned about protecting the environment, wastewater includes domestic and industrial effluent, stormwater runoff, and even special categories such as landfill leachate. Because different wastewater streams contain different wastewater contaminants and varying levels of dissolved solids, wastewater monitoring can get complicated. Many entities also need to ensure they have the data they need to prove compliance and complete reporting in a timely manner. Pace® provides advanced wastewater monitoring and testing services for a wide range of contaminants to help you meet all your compliance requirements. REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## How Are Wastewater And Stormwater Runoff Regulated? Wastewater and stormwater runoff are regulated at both the state and federal level. Some of these regulations are designed to monitor the level of contaminants in wastewater to determine if further regulations are necessary. If wastewater pollutants are deemed a threat to human health or the environment, additional programs may limit the level of contaminants allowable in wastewater discharge. ![pipe sticking out of cement wall draining murky water into holding pond. Wastewater monitoring, Wastewater sampling, Stormwater testing, Wastewater surveillance](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/runoff-regulations.webp "runoff regulations – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act (CWA), the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a permitting program designed to regulate the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States (WOTUS). States can petition the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to administer their own NPDES program, and most states have received partial or full approval. Without a permit, any discharge into a receiving body of water is considered unlawful. The Effluent Guidelines Program Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) establish national technology-based regulatory limits for specified pollutants in wastewater discharge (industrial effluent). The EPA updates its Effluent Guidelines Program Plan every two years. It’s important to note that the Effluent Guidelines Program Plan does not set ELGs. It identifies the industries for which ELGs will be set and often calls for more research into specific wastewater scenarios to determine if additional limits are warranted. Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a proactive program regulating municipal and hazardous waste disposal. RCRA’s corrective action program is designed to investigate and guide the cleanup of any contaminated media that results from spills or releases into the environment, including wastewater discharge, from any RCRA-regulated facility. ## Wastewater Monitoring & Stormwater Testing Services Pace® is your go-to resource for wastewater and stormwater sampling, testing, analysis, and monitoring services. Using state-of-the-art equipment for full-service environmental sampling and testing, our experts work with communities and industry. With over 60 laboratories and more than 40 service centers, Pace® wastewater testing services are available nationwide. Some of the wastewater/stormwater test services we most frequently perform include: - [ 1,4-Dioxane ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) - [ Carbonyls/Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) - [ Dioxin/Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxin-furans/) - [ Dissolved Gases Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases/) - [ Explosives/Chemical Warfare ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) - [ Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) - [ Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) - [ PAHs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) - [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) - [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) - [ PFAS ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) - [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) - [ SVOCs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) - [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) - [ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) - [ VOCs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) - [ WET Chemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) Contact us today for more info on Pace® wastewater and stormwater testing services. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies **Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies help clients evaluate the effectiveness of technologies and strategies for PFAS removal, remediation, and destruction. By conducting a Treatability Study, environmental engineers and scientists can optimize remediation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and build public trust.** [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6a6e772e_item1) - [Pace® Environmental Emergency Response ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6a6e772e_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6a6e772e_item3) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6a6e772e_item4) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6a6e772e_item5) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? 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[**LEARN MORE**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) [**Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [**Drinking Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [**Wastewater and Stormwater Runoff** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) [**Groundwater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) **Info Sheet:** [**Using Bacteroides to Identify Source Contamination in Natural and Recreational Water** ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-using-bacteroides-to-identify-source-contamination) **Info Sheet:**[ **Which Test Method Should You Use to Analyze PFAS in Wastewater?**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-which-test-method-should-you-use-to-analyze-pfas-in-wastewater) **Info Sheet:**[ **PFAS in Wastewater**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pfas-in-wastewater) **Guide:[ Wastewater Professional’s Guide to PFAS Contamination & Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater)** **On-Demand Webinar: [US EPA Information Collection Rule (ICR) Proposal for PFAS and NPDES](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-us-epa-information-collection-rule-icr-proposal-for-pfas-and-npdes)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Surface Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Surface Water Testing Surface water is defined as any body of water above ground, including oceans, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and creeks. Used by agriculture and industry, for recreation, and as a drinking water source, surface water quality is essential to human health and safety. Some of the biggest risks to human health from surface water pollution are the waterborne diseases caused by pathogens in human waste. Other risks include industrial discharges of surface water pollutants, such as organic chemicals and heavy metals. Surface water contamination can also lead to bioaccumulation of hazardous pollutants in fish and other organisms. Pace® provides multiple types of testing services for these and other surface water contaminants. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## How Is Surface Water Regulated? The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a primary source of surface water regulations as are state and local environmental agencies and health departments. ![wetlands at dusk. Surface Water, Surface Water Testing, Surface Water Pollutants, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Surface Water Contaminants](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/surface-water-regulation.webp "surface water regulation – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Clean Water Act (CWA) The Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes standards for surface water and makes it unlawful to discharge pollutants into the Waters of the United States unless approved through a special permitting process. Surface water, the receiving water for discharged wastewater, is monitored to ensure it does not contain contaminants higher than CWA standards. Federal law requires the review of water quality standards every three years. State laws may require more frequent reviews. The CWA also regulates how dredged or fill material may be deposited into lakes, wetlands, streams, rivers, and estuaries. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act (CERCLA) The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), sometimes referred to as Superfund, is designed to remedy threats from unexpected releases and historical mistakes in hazardous waste management. CERCLA regulates the cleanup of abandoned hazardous-waste sites as well as accidents, spills, and other emergency releases into the environment, including surface water. Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a proactive program regulating municipal and hazardous disposal. RCRA’s corrective action program is designed to investigate and guide the cleanup of any contaminated media, including surface water, that results from spills or releases into the environment from any RCRA-regulated facility*.* Surface Water Treatment Rules Issued by the EPA, the Surface Water Treatment Rules (SWTRs) are designed to reduce human illnesses caused by pathogens in drinking water, such as *Legionella*, *Giardia lamblia, and Cryptosporidium*. These rules apply to all public water systems using surface water (or groundwater under the direct influence of surface water) as a source of drinking water. SWTRs require public water systems to filter and disinfect surface water sources. ## Pace® Surface Water Testing Services Whether contamination takes place over decades or is the result of an accidental release, protecting public health and mitigating risks requires reliable, fast testing services with defensible results. Pace® has provided compliance testing and other surface water analysis services for more than three decades. Some of the surface water contaminants we most frequently test for include: - [ 1,4-Dioxane ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) - [ Carbonyls/Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) - [ Dioxin/Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxin-furans/) - [ Dissolved Gases Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases/) - [ Explosives/Chemical Warfare ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) - [ Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) - [ Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) - [ Microbiology ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/) - [ PAHs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) - [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) - [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) - [ PFAS ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) - [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) - [ SVOCs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) - [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) - [ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) - [ VOCs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) - Wet Chemistry Contact us today for more info on Pace® surface water testing services. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ebf9ab1_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ebf9ab1_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ebf9ab1_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [**Drinking Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [**Wastewater and Stormwater Runoff**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) [**Groundwater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) **Info Sheet:** [**Using Bacteroides to Identify Source Contamination in Natural and Recreational Water** ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-using-bacteroides-to-identify-source-contamination) **Guide:[ Wastewater Professionals Guide to PFAS Contamination and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater)** **Guide:[ Municipality’s Guide to PFAS Contamination and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-municipalities)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Groundwater](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Groundwater Testing Roughly 50% of drinking water in the United States is sourced from groundwater. Groundwater is also an important source of water for irrigation. Unfortunately, groundwater is susceptible to pollutants from many sources. Pesticides, fertilizers, road salts, and used motor oil can easily migrate into groundwater. Untreated waste from septic tanks, toxic chemicals from underground storage tanks, and leaky landfills can also contaminate groundwater over time. Pace® provides testing services for groundwater contaminants from these sources and many more. Contact us today for more info on groundwater testing and monitoring services. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![pipe sticking out of cement wall draining brown water into holding pond. Groundwater, Groundwater Testing, Groundwater Lab, Groundwater Contaminants, Groundwater Monitoring, Groundwater Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/groundwater-regulation.webp "groundwater regulation – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Is Groundwater Regulated? Every state has its own challenges when it comes to managing and containing groundwater contamination. Therefore, groundwater regulations can vary widely by state and even by individual water districts. Pace® is an accredited groundwater lab in all states with a lab accreditation program. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) addresses groundwater contamination at the federal level. This act governs the handling, storage, and disposal of solid and hazardous waste, two primary sources of groundwater contamination. Other programs administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), such as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), are also designed to address environmental contamination, including groundwater. ## Sources Of Groundwater Contamination There are many sources of groundwater contamination. Here are some of the most common. Industrial Activity Various industries, particularly those related to chemicals, metals, petroleum, and textiles, may release contaminants such as heavy metals, organic compounds, toxins, and microorganisms in wastewater and stormwater runoff. If not properly managed, these wastes can pollute groundwater, which serves as a critical source of drinking water for many communities. Storage Tanks Underground storage tanks (USTs) are often used to store gasoline, heating oil, and other chemicals. There are estimated to be over 4 million storage tanks buried in the United States and approximately 542,000 underground storage tanks that store petroleum or hazardous substances. Contaminants that leak into the groundwater from storage tanks can affect drinking water supplies for decades. Septic Systems According to the EPA, more than 20% of homes in the United States depend on a septic system to treat their wastewater. Instead of sending wastewater to the public treatment facility, these systems allow human waste to drain underground at a slow, harmless rate. Septic systems that are improperly designed or maintained can contaminate groundwater with bacteria, viruses, nitrates, and many other unpleasant contaminants. Pesticide And Fertilizer Pesticides and fertilizers include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and algaecides. These products are vital for agriculture and also used by homeowners, municipalities, and businesses. As these chemicals accumulate on lawns and crops, they can be transported by stormwater runoff to surface waters and eventually migrate to groundwater. Landfills Municipal Solid Waste Landfills are designed with a protective bottom liner (clay and plastic) to prevent contaminants from leaching into the groundwater. Landfill liners are not impregnable and, as a result, groundwater monitoring programs are required by permit. Construction and Demolition (C & D) landfills frequently are not lined, and contaminants, such as PFAS, have the potential to leach into the groundwater. Road Salts Road salt is often used to melt ice on roadways. In areas where the use of road salt is widespread, it can become a major contaminant. When ice and snow melt or during rain events, runoff may seep into the ground allowing the salt to migrate to groundwater. Atmospheric Contaminants Since groundwater is part of the water cycle, contaminants in other parts of the cycle, such as the atmosphere or surface water, can eventually be transported to groundwater supplies. ![person in hazmat suit collecting water sample for analysis near aqueduct. Groundwater, Groundwater Testing, Groundwater Lab, Groundwater Contaminants, Groundwater Monitoring, Groundwater Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ground-water-contamination.webp "ground water contamination – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Contact us today for more info on groundwater testing and monitoring services. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Groundwater Testing Services Whether contamination takes place over decades or is a result of an accidental release, protecting public health and mitigating risks requires reliable, fast testing services with defensible results. Pace® has provided compliance testing and other groundwater analysis services for more than three decades. Some of the groundwater contaminants we most frequently test for include: - [ 1,4-Dioxane ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) - [ Carbonyls/Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) - [ Dioxin/Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxin-furans/) - [ Dissolved Gases Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases/) - [ Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) - [ Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) - [ Microbiology ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/) - [ PAHs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) - [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) - [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) - [ PFAS ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) - [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) - [ SVOCs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) - [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) - [ Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/) - [ VOCs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) - [ Wet Chemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) ## Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies **Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies help clients evaluate the effectiveness of technologies and strategies for PFAS removal, remediation, and destruction. By conducting a Treatability Study, environmental engineers and scientists can optimize remediation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and build public trust.** [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_1259ec6f_item1) - [Pace® Environmental Emergency Response ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_1259ec6f_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_1259ec6f_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** When disaster strikes, the Pace® Environmental Emergency Response Team is here to help you act fast. [**LEARN MORE**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) [**Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [**Surface Water**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [**Wastewater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) [**Drinking Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [NPDWR](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/npdwr/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What are the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR)? National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) are legally enforceable standards that apply to Public Water Systems (PWSs) in the United States. These regulations are intended to protect public health by limiting the levels of harmful contaminants in drinking water. The standards are established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Limits are typically expressed in terms of Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs). MCLs are the maximum permissible levels for contaminants in water. MCLGs are *non-enforceable* health goals set at levels at which there are no known or anticipated adverse human health effects. NPDWR also specify how often water systems need to sample and at what points in the system. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/What-contaminants-are-covere-by-NPDWR.webp "What contaminants are covere by NPDWR – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Contaminants Are Covered by the NPDWR? NPDWR cover an extensive list of nearly 100 contaminants. Broad categories include: - [ Microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, and parasites) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/) - Disinfection byproducts - Disinfectants - Organic and inorganic chemicals - [ Radionuclides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) ## The Latest Revisions In 2024, the EPA finalized changed to two significant provisions under the NPDWR: Lead and Copper Rule On October 16, 2024, two major expansions to the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule went into effect: the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Under these revisions, the action level for lead was lowered from 15 parts per billion (ppb) to 10 ppb. The action level for copper remains at 1.3 parts per million (ppm). [**Learn More About Lead and Copper**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services) PFAS Primary Drinking Water Regulations In April 2024, the EPA announced the first-ever NPDWR limits on six PFAS in the nation’s public water systems. PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) were set at 4 parts per trillion (ppt) with Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs) of zero. PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (GenX) now have individual MCLs set at 10 ppt. In addition, PFNA, PFBS, PFHxS, and GenX are assessed using a Hazard Index (HI) calculation that considers the relative toxicities of these compounds and their combined concentration. In May of 2025, [the U.S. EPA announced plans](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-it-will-keep-maximum-contaminant-levels-pfoa-pfos) to rescind the use of the hazard index and the individual limits on all PFAS except PFOA and PFOS. In addition, the agency proposed to extend the deadline for compliance with PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) from 2029 to 2031. The proposed rule is expected to be published in late 2025, with finalization anticipated in the spring of 2026. Until then, the regulations and requirements enacted in 2024 remain in effect. **[Learn More About PFAS in Drinking Water](https://www.pfas.com/pfas-matrices/drinking-water/)** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/the-latest-npdwr-revisions.webp "the-latest-npdwr-revisions.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Water treatment facility using advanced technology to purify water, making it safe for drinking and returning it clean to environment.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Perchlorate-limits-module-2.avif "Perchlorate limits module 2 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Perchlorate Limits: What Drinking Water Utilities Need to Know EPA is moving forward with a court‑mandated perchlorate MCL, after earlier efforts to withdraw its determination to regulate perchlorate in drinking water were rejected. As EPA advances this rule, drinking water professionals should review existing data (including any historical UCMR results), identify potential perchlorate sources in their source waters, and consider how possible future limits could affect compliance planning, monitoring strategies, and capital budgets. For a summary of the proposal and practical guidance, read our blog post: [Perchlorate Regulatory Update: What Drinking Water Professionals Need to Do Next](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/perchlorate-regulatory-update-what-drinking-water-professionals-need-to-do-next/) ## A Laboratory Partner You Can Count On #### With more than 40 drinking water laboratories across the country, Pace® is your go-to partner in North America for the analysis of drinking water. You can count on us to provide: Reliable Data 1 Confidential Results 2 Immediate Notification 3 Self-Service Access 4 Sampling and Courier Services 4 Reliable Data Pace® uses EPA-approved methods for the analysis of drinking water contaminants. Confidential Results We will never divulge client information to outside entities without your express permission. Immediate Notification When NPDWR drinking water limits are exceeded, we will notify you immediately. Self-Service Access Our secure customer portal allows clients 24/7/365 near-real-time access to their data. Sampling and Courier Services Many Pace® laboratories and service centers across the U.S. offer environmental sampling services and/or sample courier services. ### Contact us today for more info on drinking water analysis [ Contact us Contact us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Drinking Water Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_c466642_item1) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_c466642_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_c466642_item3) Need to find a drinking water testing lab? [Contact us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR)**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-national-primary-drinking-water-regulations-npdwr) **[Drinking Water Test Methods](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_Drinking%20Water%20Methods%20PDF_091522.pdf)** **[Lead & Copper Rule Testing Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services)** [**PFAS Primary Drinking Water Regulations**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pfas-primary-drinking-water-regulations) **[Municipality’s Guide to PFAS Testing and Contamination](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-municipalities)** **[eBook: Guide to Radiochemistry and Radiochemical Analysis](https://info.pacelabs.com/radiochemistry-ebook)** **[Radiochemistry Methods](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_Radiochemistry%20Methods.pdf)** **[PFAS Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/)** **[Lead & Copper Rule](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/)** **[Environmental Microbiology](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/)** **[Pace® Drinking Water Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/)** **[Radiochemistry and Radionuclide Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [GSA Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/gsa-testing/) **Published:** August 9, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Support for GSA PBS 1000.7A Compliance The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) Order 1000.7A establishes national requirements for effectively managing and overseeing drinking water quality within GSA-managed properties. The purpose of this order is to ensure the well-being of building occupants by setting forth guidelines and processes for maintaining the safety and quality of drinking water. Pace® offers a comprehensive portfolio of services to help public sector organizations adhere to the new requirements. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GSA-PBS-requirements.webp "GSA-PBS-requirements.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What are GSA PBS Requirements? The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has implemented a new requirement outlined in Directive PBS 1000.7A. This directive prioritizes improving and managing drinking water quality within federally owned facilities and leased spaces under GSA’s jurisdiction. Pace® GSA testing services address all four essential requirements: - [ *Legionella* testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) - [ Lead/Copper in Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) - [ Total Coliforms, including E. Coli ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens//) - [ Water Management Plans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management/) ## Pace® *Legionella* Testing Pace® offers ISO 17025:2017 accredited testing for *Legionella* and other harmful pathogens to ensure your building’s water systems meet GSA’s safety standards. Pace® prioritizes accurate results with CDC Elite recognition and many holding AIHA accreditation. We provide a wide range of *Legionella* testing methods, including ISO culture, CDC culture, qPCR, and Legiolert. [ Learn More About *Legionella* Testing Learn More About *Legionella* Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [ Learn More About Testing for Lead and Copper in Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) ## Pace® Lead and Copper Testing Pace® offers comprehensive copper and lead testing in drinking water, helping clients ensure regulatory compliance and public safety. We serve a wide range of customers, including schools, daycare facilities, GSA-managed properties, and public water systems. ## Pace® Total Coliform and E. Coli Testing Pace® offers comprehensive Total Coliforms and E. coli testing. These tests identify the presence of bacteria that can indicate potential health risks. Our accurate results allow you to take swift action to ensure the safety of your drinking water. [ Learn More About Testing for Waterborne Pathogens ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GSA-Drinking-Water-Certifications.webp "GSA-Drinking-Water-Certifications.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Pace® Drinking Water Certifications Pace® has led the industry in providing advanced drinking water testing services for more than three decades. - Lab certifications with the DOD, DOE, TNI NELAC, ISO - Certified in every state - [ USEPA-approved testing lab for UCMR 5 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/ucmr-5/) - Multiple Drinking Water Centers of Excellence across the U.S. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7141970_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7141970_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7141970_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** **[Drinking Water Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/)** [ ***Legionella* Testing Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [**Water Management Planning**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management/) [**Lead and Copper Testing Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) **Info Sheet:[ Lead and Copper Testing Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services)** **[Drinking Water Test Methods](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_Drinking%20Water%20Methods%20PDF_091522.pdf)** **Info Sheet:[ Water Management Planning Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services)** **Info Sheet:**[ **Assessing Your *Legionella* Risk**](https://info.pacelabs.com/assessing-your-legionella-risk-info-sheet) **Info Sheet: [*Legionella* in Cooling Towers](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-legionella-in-cooling-towers)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Bioassay](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/bioassay/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Protecting Humans And The Environment With Bioassay Testing Bioassay testing assesses the impact of pollutants on living organisms and ecosystems. The results of these biological assays provide crucial insights into the potential risks to human health, wildlife, and the environment. This information guides regulatory bodies in setting environmental standards and aids industry in developing sustainable practices and adopting effective remediation strategies. The highly experienced Pace® scientific staff can perform bioassay testing on products, pure chemicals, process wastes, storm water and wastewater discharge in our state-of-the-art aquatic toxicology laboratories. Contact us for more information. READY TO GET STARTED? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![wastewater discharge at mining operation. Environmental bioassay, bioassay testing, WET testing, aquatic toxicity, biological assay, toxicity studies](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/requirements-for-bioassy-testing.webp "requirements for bioassy testing – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Regulatory Requirements For Bioassay Testing Entities that discharge wastewater into the Waters of the U.S. are required to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. As part of the permitting process, biological assays assess the aquatic toxicity of wastewater discharge. Toxic pollutants can include chemicals produced or used in manufacturing processes as well as pesticides, nutrients, pathogens, sediment, and metals. Pace® bioassay testing plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance, safeguarding water quality, and protecting aquatic life. Bioassays may also be performed on chemicals and products to help producers ensure the safety of their products, comply with state regulations, and achieve certain types of certifications from independent organizations. ## How Are Bioassays Performed? Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing (WET testing) is the primary method used for environmental bioassays. WET testing determines the potential harmful effects of pollutants in wastewater effluent on aquatic organisms. Instead of measuring individual pollutants, WET testing measures an observable toxic response to the interaction of toxicants and other constituents within the effluent. In these tests, carefully chosen indicator organisms are exposed to whole effluent/or effluent dilutions for a pre-determined time period in order to observe the effluent’s effect on the organisms. The toxicity levels are determined by statistical analysis. [ Learn More about the Types of WET Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) READY TO GET STARTED? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Pace® Simplifies The Entire Lifecycle Of Your Project Pace® is here to support every step of your biological assay project. If testing for compliance, NPDES permits include a detailed explanation of the testing required, including the type of test, the testing frequency, the approved test species, the permit limitations (Toxic Unit or Pass/Fail), and what to do if there is an exceedance. We can help you interpret the requirements and create a project plan that includes: - Test scheduling - Sample collection kits - Sampling services - Quarterly testing reports formatted for your state agency - Quality assurance documentation - Reference toxicant control charts ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7471d10c_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7471d10c_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7471d10c_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** **[WET Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/)** **[Bioassay Analytical Methods Overview](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/PAS_Bioassay%20Methods%20Overview_081722.pdf)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Drinking Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Drinking Water Testing Services An abundant supply of safe, clean drinking water is essential to all human life on earth. Pace® has led the industry in providing advanced drinking water testing services for more than three decades. Our services cover multiple categories of water analysis, including drinking water, bottled water, commercial and private wells, and drinking water sources, such as groundwater and surface water. Here are just a few of ways we’ve set the pace for drinking water testing services. - Lab certifications with the DOD, DOE, TNI NELAC, ISO - Certified in every state - [ USEPA-approved testing lab for UCMR 3, UCMR 4, and UCMR 5 ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/ucmr-5/) - Multiple Drinking Water Centers of Excellence across the U.S. REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Drinking Water Testing FAQs ### How Is Drinking Water Regulated? The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) gives the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to administer several programs related to contaminants in drinking water.The EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Program (UCMR) monitors emerging contaminants that may be impacting the nation’s public water systems and human health. The SDWA also gives the EPA the authority to set National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) and enforce limits on contaminants in drinking water. Limits may also be set by states, but they may not exceed EPA’s NPDWR limits. ### What Is UCMR 5? The EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) is designed to collect data on contaminants suspected to be present in drinking water but that do not yet have health-based standards set under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). A revised list of up to 30 contaminants is selected every five years. UCMR 5 is the fifth UCMR round to be implemented and includes testing requirements for lithium and 29 PFAS in drinking water. [**Learn More About UCMR 5**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/ucmr-5/) Contact Pace® Drinking Water Testing Services. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Pace® Water Testing Services Provide Defensible Results The EPA and many states set limits on the level of contaminants allowable in the nation’s drinking water. Under the SDWA, states are allowed to set more stringent requirements than those stipulated under SDWA regulations, but may not weaken them. Protecting public health and mitigating risks requires reliable, fast testing services with defensible results. Pace® has provided compliance testing and other drinking water analysis services for more than three decades. Our drinking water testing services include: - Primary Organics (SOCs, VOCs) - Primary Inorganics - Secondary Standards - Disinfection By-Products (HAAs, TTHMs, Oxyhalides) - Residual Disinfectants - [ Lead and Copper ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) - [ PFAS ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) - [ 1,4-Dioxane ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) - Low-level Hexavalent Chromium - [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) - 2,3,7,8-TCDD (Dioxin) by Method 1613 - Microorganisms - [ Legionella ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) ## Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies **Pace® PFAS Treatability Studies help clients evaluate the effectiveness of technologies and strategies for PFAS removal, remediation, and destruction. By conducting a Treatability Study, environmental engineers and scientists can optimize remediation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and build public trust.** [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas-treatability-studies/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_20ccab1d_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_20ccab1d_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_20ccab1d_item3) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_20ccab1d_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) [**Groundwater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) [**Surface Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [**Wastewater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) [**UCMR** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/ucmr-5/) **eBook: [*Legionella* in the Built Environment](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-legionella-in-the-built-environment)** **Info Sheet:** [**Using Bacteroides to Identify Source Contamination in Natural and Recreational Water** ](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-using-bacteroides-to-identify-source-contamination) **Info Sheet:**[ **What is a WICRA?**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet) **Info Sheet:**[ **National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR)**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-national-primary-drinking-water-regulations-npdwr) **Info Sheet:**[ **Lead and Copper Testing Services**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-lead-and-copper-testing-services) **Methods Sheet:**[ **Drinking Water Test Methods**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS_Drinking%20Water%20Methods%20PDF_091522.pdf) **Case Study:[ Florida Key Aqueduct Authority](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/pfas-case-study-fl-keys)** **On-Demand Webinar:[ PFAS & UCMR 5](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-pfas-and-ucmr-5-updates-for-water-systems-dec-2021)** **On-Demand Webinar:[ Insights Into the New EPA PFAS Health Advisories](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-now-what-insight-into-the-new-epa-pfas-health-advisories)** **On-Demand Webinar:[ What the Proposed PFAS NPDWR MCLs Mean for You](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-mcls-webinar-april-2023)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Soil/Sediment](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/soil-sediment/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Soil Management, Contamination, And Analysis Soils host a quarter of the world’s biodiversity and are essential to water and nutrient cycles. Without proper environmental management, activities such as construction, industry, agriculture, mining, and waste disposal can all result in soil contamination. Contaminated soils can impact surface waters, groundwater, and shallow drinking water systems, so soil characterization is a key component of every environmental site investigation. The scope of soil testing can range from the analysis of trace toxic metals to organic contaminants, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), microplastics, nanoparticles, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), petroleum hydrocarbons, and a wide variety of pesticides and herbicides. Our team has the experience and know-how to deliver reliable, defensible test results. Quality Results Require Quality Testing [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![roots below surface of plants growing in dirt. soil testing, soil testing services, soil contamination, environmental site assessment, soil management, soil characterization](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/contaminated-sil.webp "contaminated soil – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Defining Contaminated Soil Soil management programs usually define contaminated soil as soil that contains one or more contaminants from an unintentional or intentional spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping of a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, pollutant, or naturally occurring contaminant at a concentration which fails to satisfy any applicable remediation standard. ## How Is Soil Contamination Regulated? Soil contamination can originate from a wide variety of sources. For this reason, soil management is regulated by a myriad of federal and state programs. Some of the most common federal programs are listed below. These programs are also used by many states as a foundation for their regulatory programs. Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a proactive program that regulates the disposal of municipal and hazardous waste. Under RCRA, soil is not defined as a solid waste, but must be managed as a hazardous waste if it contains hazardous waste. Soil contains hazardous waste if, when it is generated, the soil exhibits at least one of the four following characteristics: - ignitability - corrosivity - reactivity - toxicity Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) The Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) authorizes the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate and screen all chemicals produced or imported into the U.S. to prevent unreasonable risks to health and the environment. Six chemical substances receive special attention under TSCA: PCBs, asbestos, radon, lead, mercury, and formaldehyde. These regulations also prescribe specific SW-846 extraction methods that are acceptable to this program. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act (CERCLA) The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund, gives the U.S. EPA broad authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances that may endanger public health or the environment. Once a substance is designated hazardous under CERCLA, facilities will be required to report on releases that meet or exceed the reportable quantity assigned to these substances. ![gavel on top of book. soil testing, soil testing services, soil contamination, environmental site assessment, soil management, soil characterization](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/soil-governance.webp "soil governance – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Pace scientist working in lab smiling at camera](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/soil-testing-partner.webp "soil testing partner – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Your Soil Testing Laboratory Partner With over three decades of experience, Pace® applies innovative solutions to environmental challenges to cost-effectively serve your soil testing needs. With advanced soil testing capabilities throughout our national laboratory network, we provide quick turn-around to ensure your program remains on schedule. Our soil services include support for a wide array of projects, including: - Due Diligence Soil Assessment - Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) / Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) - Phase 2 and Phase 3 - Soil Contamination Assessment for Statutory Environmental Audit - Remedial Soil Investigations and Clean Up - Construction/Demolition Permits and Characterization - [ Asbestos in Soil (Assessment and Remediation) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/asbestos/) - Removal and Validation of Underground Infrastructure: Underground Storage Tank, Triple Interceptor Traps, Petroleum Related Infrastructure - Soil Gas Assessment (including Landfill Gas) - Soil and Environmental Management Plans - Site Assessment / Characterization - Emergency Spills and Clean-Up ## Proven Performance “The levels of customer service from Pace® are excellent. Since 2015, Pace® has delivered on all the quarterly sampling requirements, including 5-day turnaround and prompt courier service which speaks volumes for our long-term relationship and continued use of Pace® as our laboratory sub-contract partner. In addition, for the past seven years we have never had a false positive.” Henry NemargutCEO Henry Nemargut Engineering Underground Storage Tank Remediation - A Continuing Effort [ Read Case Study ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_4fb0754c_item1) - [Pace® Environmental Emergency Response ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_4fb0754c_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_4fb0754c_item3) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_4fb0754c_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** When disaster strikes, the Pace® Environmental Emergency Response Team is here to help you act fast. **[LEARN MORE ABOUT PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/)** **[EARN MORE](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/)** **[Underground Storage Tank Case Study](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf)** [**Pace® Analytical ezSoil® Transforming Soil Testing**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/ezSoil%20-%20324%20Final.pdf) **[Leaching Environmental Assessment Framework (LEAF) Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/leaf-testing-services/)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Petroleum - Solids](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/petroleum/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Petroleum Contamination In Soil Petroleum contamination can be a significant health and environmental hazard. Gasoline, diesel, oil, and other petroleum products can seep into the local environment through leaks, spills, or improper disposal. These contaminants can degrade soil quality, negatively impacting plant growth and reducing the soil’s ability to support microbial life. Additionally, petroleum compounds can leach into groundwater, polluting drinking water sources and threatening aquatic habitats. Testing soil for petroleum contaminants allows for early detection and remediation, safeguarding the well-being of individuals, communities, and the environment. Soil testing can also help delineate the extent of the contamination and identify other impacted matrices, such as groundwater and surface water. Pace offers a wide range of testing services for petroleum contaminants in soil and sediment. QUALITY RESULTS REQUIRE QUALITY TESTING Ready to Get Started? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Who We Serve ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING & REMEDIATION 1 OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION 2 REFINERIES AND PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS 3 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE FACILITIES 4 RETAIL 5 MUNICIPALITIES AND REGULATORY AGENCIES 6 INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES 7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING & REMEDIATION Many environmental projects include testing soil for petroleum contamination to assess the impact of industrial activity on the local environment and provide data-driven recommendations for remediation and prevention strategies. OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION Soil analysis is an essential tool in the oil and gas industry for detecting and quantifying petroleum contaminants in the soil. By analyzing soil samples, industry professionals can identify the presence of hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and other pollutants that pose risks to human health and the environment. REFINERIES AND PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS Refineries and petrochemical plants must ensure the safety of their operations and maintain regulatory compliance. Regular environmental testing helps identify potential leaks or spills, enabling prompt remediation and minimizing the environmental impact and potential health hazards associated with contaminated soil. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE FACILITIES Transportation and bulk storage facilities frequently test the soil surrounding their facilities to detect potential leaks or spills from tanks and pipelines, to ensure the integrity of their infrastructure and minimize environmental, health, and litigation risks. RETAIL Analyzing soil for petroleum contamination is a crucial step in assessing the integrity of aboveground and underground storage tanks (UST). By detecting the presence of contaminants, such as gasoline and diesel fuel, in the surrounding soil, retail operators can identify potential leaks or breaches in their storage systems. This analysis allows them to take timely corrective action to prevent further environmental damage and potential regulatory penalties. MUNICIPALITIES AND REGULATORY AGENCIES Municipalities have a responsibility to safeguard their citizens, which often includes monitoring industrial activity and its impact on the local community and environment. By proactively testing for petroleum contamination, municipalities can mitigate potential environmental damage, safeguard public health, and uphold their commitment to responsible land management practices. INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES By proactively testing soil for petroleum contaminants, businesses demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. Additionally, monitoring local soil quality can help avoid potential legal liabilities and fines associated with non-compliance while also protecting the facility's reputation and maintaining public trust. [ Contact Pace® for Compliance Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Analyzing Petroleum Contaminants In Soil For Regulatory Compliance In the United States, federal regulations such as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) govern the assessment, management, and remediation of contaminated sites. These regulations, enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), establish guidelines for identifying and addressing soil contamination caused by petroleum products. Additionally, state-level agencies may have their own regulations and standards, which may be more stringent than federal requirements. ## Petroleum Contamination Special Projects Pace® offers petroleum contamination testing to help consultants, engineers, and industries with a wide range of environmental testing needs. Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Remediation Decommissioned MGPs pose significant technical and financial challenges to successor property owners, including municipalities and other public entities undertaking brownfields revitalization. Soil analysis helps identify the presence and concentration of petroleum contaminants as well as delineate the area of contamination to aid in the remediation of former MGP sites. Pipeline Monitoring Soil analysis can help oil and gas pipeline operators detect potential leaks, assess the integrity of the pipeline, and evaluate the impact of soil properties on pipeline performance. With regular testing for petroleum contaminants in the soil around a pipeline, operators can proactively address potential issues and implement appropriate maintenance or repair measures to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system. Underground Storage Tank (UST) Monitoring Regular testing of soil for petroleum contaminants can help property owners monitor the integrity of their UST. By analyzing the soil surrounding USTs, operators can identify the presence of contaminants, such as petroleum hydrocarbons, which may indicate a leak or breach in the tank system. Regular soil analysis can also help in evaluating the effectiveness of leak detection systems and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Environmental Site Assessments Environmental site assessments are frequently performed before a property is purchased, sold, or approved for a specific use, particularly when the site was part of the oil and gas supply chain, e.g. gas stations, transportation and storage facilities, refineries, etc. The data from the soil analysis helps property owners, buyers, and regulators evaluate the environmental risks associated with a property, make informed decisions about the property's value and suitability, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Emergency Response In incidents such as pipeline ruptures, tanker truck accidents, train derailments, or storage tank leaks, soil analysis for petroleum contamination can provide valuable insights into the concentration and distribution of contaminants in the impacted area. By rapidly assessing the soil's contamination levels, emergency response teams can develop targeted and effective cleanup strategies, prioritize resources and efforts, and minimize the environmental and public health risks associated with the release of petroleum contaminants. Soil analysis is also used to monitor the progress and effectiveness of remediation efforts, reducing long-term environmental impacts and potential liability issues. ![Oil refinery at night. Petroleum contamination, Petroleum contaminants, Petroleum hydrocarbon forensics, Petroleum hydrocarbons, Total Petroleum hydrocarbons](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Petroleum-special-Projects.webp "Petroleum special Projects – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Petroleum Hydrocarbon Forensics Petroleum hydrocarbon forensics uses advanced analytical techniques and methods to identify the source, age, and distribution of petroleum contaminants in soil. Petroleum hydrocarbon forensics can be useful in determining the source of contamination, as petroleum products are chemically complex and can be highly variable in composition. ![Oil refinery on a sunny day with blue sky. Petroleum contamination, Petroleum contaminants, Petroleum hydrocarbon forensics, Petroleum hydrocarbons, Total Petroleum hydrocarbons](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/petroleum-forensics.webp "petroleum forensics – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) TPH is used to quantify the concentration of petroleum-based hydrocarbon contaminants present in an environmental sample. In combination with other analytical techniques, TPH can contribute to the overall understanding of the contamination and support forensic investigations. **[Learn more about Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-petroleum-hydrocarbons/)** Petroleum Hydrocarbon Identification (PHI) PHI is used to characterize petroleum-based hydrocarbon contaminants in environmental samples by providing detailed information on the composition, source, and age of the contaminants. Crucial for forensic analysis of environmental contamination, this information can help identify responsible parties, determine the extent of the contamination, and guide remediation efforts. Saturated Hydrocarbon Analysis (SHC) SHC is a specialized technique used to identify and quantify saturated hydrocarbon compounds, such as alkanes and cycloalkanes, in environmental samples. By providing detailed information on the composition and origin of these contaminants, SHC also aids in identifying responsible parties, assessing the extent of contamination, and guiding effective remediation strategies. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS) A common component of petroleum-based contamination, VOCs pose significant risks to human health and the environment. Due to their volatile nature, VOCs can migrate through soil and groundwater, leading to the contamination of air, drinking water, and entire ecosystems. Characterization of VOCs can help identify their source and guide remediation strategies. Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHS) PAHs are a class of organic compounds formed primarily through the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and other organic materials. PAHs are known for their persistence and potential toxicity. Testing soil samples for PAHs is essential for environmental compliance and can help identify the source of the contaminants. Geochemical Biomarker Analysis Geochemical Biomarker Analysis is used to identify and characterize specific organic compounds, or biomarkers, that provide valuable information about the source, age, and depositional environment of the organic material, including petroleum contaminants, in an environmental sample, such as soil. ## Why Select Pace® The largest American-owned environmental lab in North America, Pace® has a well-established reputation for delivering fast, reliable analytical services to a wide range of customers, including government agencies, industries, and environmental consultants. Pace® is NELAC and DOD certified, as well as certified in every state that offers a lab accreditation program. By leveraging our expertise, advanced analytical techniques, and cutting-edge instrumentation, we ensure that the data generated is accurate, reliable, and defensible. Our comprehensive service offerings, including project planning, sampling, and data interpretation, make Pace® the go-to resource for clients seeking to comply with environmental regulations or assess and mitigate the impacts of petroleum contaminants on the environment and human health. ![Pace Scientist holding up beaker looking at contents.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Biota-why-select-pace.webp "Biota-why select pace – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_633667ac_item1) - [Pace® Environmental Emergency Response ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_633667ac_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_633667ac_item3) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_633667ac_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** When disaster strikes, the Pace® Environmental Emergency Response Team is here to help you act fast. [**LEARN MORE**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) [**Petroleum Contamination/Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/petroleum/) [**Case study: Underground Storage Tank Remediation**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Henry%20Nemargut%20Case%20Study.pdf) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Biosolids](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/solids/biosolids/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What Are Biosolids? Biosolids are a byproduct of the wastewater treatment process. During wastewater treatment, liquids are separated from solids. Sometimes referred to as sewage sludge, these solids are treated physically and chemically to produce a semisolid, nutrient-rich product known as biosolids. It’s estimated that as much as 50% of biosolids produced in the U.S. are land-applied as soil amendments in agriculture. By monitoring and managing biosolids, Pace® helps clients minimize potential risks, such as the contamination of soil or groundwater, while maximizing the beneficial use of biosolids in applications such as agriculture, forestry, and land reclamation. QUALITY RESULTS REQUIRE QUALITY TESTING Ready to Get Started [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Pace® Biosolids Analysis Portfolio NUTRIENT ANALYSIS 1 METALS ANALYSIS 2 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS 3 PATHOGEN ANALYSIS 4 ORGANIC COMPOUNDS ANALYSIS 5 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ANALYSIS 6 NUTRIENT ANALYSIS Assesses the level of essential nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur, which are conducive to plant growth. METALS ANALYSIS Identifies and quantifies the presence of heavy metals, such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, and zinc, in biosolids. CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Determines the level of specific synthetic chemical contaminants, such as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), in biosolids. PATHOGEN ANALYSIS Detects and measures the presence of pathogens, such as fecal coliform, Salmonella, and enteric viruses. ORGANIC COMPOUNDS ANALYSIS Identifies and quantifies the presence of organic compounds, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and pesticides. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ANALYSIS Identifies characteristics, such as moisture content, total solids, volatile solids, and particle size. ## Industries We Serve Agriculture Analyzing biosolids helps ensure they meet regulatory standards and are safe for land application. Analysis can assess the level of essential nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and micronutrients, which promote plant growth. Additionally, analyzing biosolids helps identify and manage potential risks, such as the presence of heavy metals or pathogens. Proper analysis of biosolids contributes to improving soil quality, increasing water-holding capacity, and reducing wind and water erosion. Wastewater Treatment A valuable resource, biosolids can be recycled and land applied as a soil amendment, providing a potential revenue stream for wastewater treatment facilities. But whether sold as soil amendments, incinerated, or disposed of in landfills, it is crucial for wastewater treatment facilities to analyze their biosolids to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and to minimize the risks posed to the environment and public health. Municipalities And Regulatory Agencies Forensic analysis of biosolids produced by wastewater treatment can help municipalities and other regulatory bodies spot issues early, identify pollution sources, and promote public health and safety. Regular testing also helps municipalities demonstrate their commitment and maintain public trust in their stewardship of the community. Environmental Consulting & Remediation Environmental consultants get involved in a variety of projects, from site assessment and remediation to risk mitigation, that may require the analysis of contaminant levels in biosolids. These analyses can help consultants make informed recommendations, such as the best practices for land application of biosolids or biosolids disposal. ![photo collage of field, wastewater plant, water tower and person collecting polluted water sample. Biosolids testing, Biosolids regulations, Biosolids disposal, Land application of biosolids](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/industries-quad.jpg "industries quad – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Biosolids Regulations Biosolids can be a valuable resource in agriculture, forestry, and land reclamation projects due to their high nutrient content and soil conditioning properties. However, since biosolids can contain pollutants and pathogens, disposal and land application of biosolids are strictly regulated to protect public health and the environment. ![farm tractor in field having trailer filled with dirt by front end loader machine. Biosolids testing, Biosolids regulations, Biosolids disposal, Land application of biosolids](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/biosolids.webp "biosolids – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Clean Water Act (CWA) The CWA is the primary federal law regulating the discharge of pollutants into the nation's surface waters, including biosolids. The 503 Rule and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) were developed under the auspices of the CWA. The 503 Rule The 503 Rule, also known as "Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge," sets pollutant concentration limits, pathogen reduction standards, and management practices for the safe use and disposal of biosolids. Open dumping of biosolids is prohibited, and incineration is subject to strict limitations, including emissions controls and monitoring requirements. Additionally, biosolids must meet certain pollutant concentration limits and pathogen reduction standards before being disposed of in landfills or surface disposal sites. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Developed under the CWA, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a permitting program designed to regulate the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the U.S. (WOTUS). The primary focus is on wastewater discharge, but increasingly, biosolids are part of the permitting and reporting process. Treatment works that meet applicability requirements and either land apply, surface dispose, or incinerate sludge are required to submit an annual report to their permitting authority by February 19 of each year. State Regulations States may regulate biosolids within their jurisdiction, but these restrictions must be equal to or more stringent than the federal biosolids rules established by the U.S. EPA. State regulations typically cover permitting and land application of biosolids, pollutant limits, pathogen reduction requirements, and monitoring of heavy metals and other contaminants. ## Why Select Pace® The largest American-owned environmental lab in North America, Pace® has a well-established reputation for delivering fast, reliable analytical services to a wide range of customers, including government agencies, industries, and environmental consultants. By leveraging our expertise, advanced analytical techniques, and cutting-edge instrumentation, we ensure that the data generated is accurate, reliable, and defensible. Our comprehensive service offerings, including project planning, sampling, and data interpretation, make Pace® the go-to resource for customers seeking to comply with environmental regulations or assess and mitigate the impact of contaminants in biosolids on the environment. ![Pace Scientist holding up beaker looking at contents.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Biota-why-select-pace.webp "Biota-why select pace – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_7e341a12_item1) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Gas Phase FTIR Service](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/gas-phase-ftir-service/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® FTIR Testing Services Pace® is a leading provider of Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) testing services, offering a comprehensive solution for gas-phase analysis across various industries. By utilizing cutting-edge FTIR technology, we can simultaneously analyze multiple gaseous organic and inorganic compounds, providing onsite, real-time results, as a percentage or parts-per-billion by volume (PPBV), for greenhouse gases as well as halogenated organics including PFCs, freons, and solvents. [ Contact Pace® Air Services Contact Pace® Air Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### OR [ REQUEST A QUOTE REQUEST A QUOTE ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/air) [ Contact Pace® Air Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## What Is FTIR? Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, often referred to as FTIR Analysis or FTIR Spectroscopy, provides instant gas-phase analysis for multiple compounds within room air, exhaust emissions, material off-gassing, and process operations. It is the preferred method for monitoring stack emission sources such as chemical manufacturing, ethanol production, wood products, electronics, and automobile industries. FTIR technology offers many advantages over other sample collection procedures including: - Significant cost savings – a single system that can replace several traditional methods of monitoring gas emissions. - Using a single measurement, FTIR can quantify multiple components across a broad concentration range. - Continuous monitoring of gas samples provides real-time data. This helps companies make quick and money-saving decisions that can optimize processes and reduce pollutant emissions. - Provides a precise measurement method with extremely stable calibrations. ## When To Use FTIR FTIR is a cost-effective, reliable, and quick method for analyzing emissions. Here are some of the most common types of projects where FTIR may be applicable. Stack Emissions FTIR can identify and measure a wide variety of pollutants, including organic and inorganic gases, in stack emissions and ambient air. This data plays a significant role in helping Pace® customers make fast, informed decisions and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Speciated Destruction/Reduction Efficiency FTIR can efficiently analyze and quantify individual chemical species in complex gas mixtures, which is crucial in assessing the efficiency of reduction and destruction methods. For example, FTIR is employed in hazardous waste incinerators to determine the on-stream destruction removal efficiency of various contaminants. Plant Corrosion Studies FTIR can be used in plant corrosion studies to help identify corrosion-causing factors, predict future corrosion behavior, and determine suitable mitigation strategies. Industrial Hygiene Because results can be reported in real-time, FTIR is a valuable tool for assessing the chemical hazards present in a workplace and ensuring workers' exposure to hazardous materials is minimized. ![Factory with multiple smoke stacks against blue sky. Meteorological monitoring, Air Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Meteorlogical-monitoring-projects.webp "Meteorlogical monitoring projects – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") [ Contact Pace® ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Your On-Site Ambient And Emissions Monitoring Partner With decades of experience, Pace® applies innovative solutions to environmental challenges and routine methodologies to cost-effectively serve your emission monitoring needs. Our complete range of stack emissions and ambient air testing services is designed to complement and support the efforts of facility environmental and process engineers, consultants, and government regulatory agencies. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6ba95954_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6ba95954_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_6ba95954_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**Air Quality Testing and Analysis** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/indoor-air-quality-iaq/) [**Stack Emissions** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) [**Fenceline Monitoring** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/fenceline-monitoring/) **[Stack Emissions Data Sheet](https://info.pacelabs.com/air-stack-testing-ambient-air)** [**Stack Emissions**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Air%20Stack%20Testing%20-%20Ambient%20Air.pdf) **[Sulfides and Mercaptans](https://info.pacelabs.com/sulfides-and-mercaptans-guide)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Stack/Source Emissions](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Stack Emissions Testing The demand for stack emission testing and [ambient air monitoring](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) is driven by an increasing awareness of the impact of airborne contaminants on public health and the environment. Pace® maintains a veteran staff specializing in innovative solutions to environmental challenges and continual improvement to routine methodologies as well as conformance to EPA stack testing guidance. Our philosophy is to work in partnership with our clients to meet regulatory commitments, optimize processes, and identify process improvements. - Full-Service Emissions Testing Provider - National Experience – State-Level Compliance Testing - Accredited to ASTM D7036-04, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, and TNI FSMO 2014 - Extensive Formalized Safety Program (ISNetworld, BROWZ, PEC Premier, SMI) - Customer Service: Single Point of Contact and Dedicated Project Manager ### REACH OUT TO OUR EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO LEARN MORE. [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### OR [ REQUEST A QUOTE REQUEST A QUOTE ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/air) ![three red and white smoke stacks against a blue sky. Pace stack emissions, stack emissions testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/what-is-stack-emissions-testing.webp "what is stack emissions testing – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Stack Emissions Testing? Stack emissions testing (source testing) is the process of evaluating the characteristics of waste gas stream emissions from industrial facilities to meet environmental standards. Stack testing measures the amount of specific regulated pollutants or surrogates emitted into the atmosphere. It can also be used to measure the destruction or removal efficiency of a control device used to reduce stack emissions. Stack monitoring is an important tool for assessing a facility’s compliance with regulated emission limits. ## Stack Emissions And Industry Industries, such as non-metallic mineral processors, synthetic organic chemical manufacturers, clean fuel boilers, and hazardous waste incinerators, are experiencing new or revamped environmental regulations. “Criteria pollutants” are no longer the primary environmental concern. Now, industries are also concerned with hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), maximum achievable control technologies (MACT), Title V, metals, dioxin, speciated organics, and a general public that is much more aware of air quality. As environmental regulations outpace method development and technology, sampling expertise and regulatory knowledge are paramount to a successful testing program. ![2 incinerator smoke stacks against blue sky. Pace Stack emission testing for industry](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/incinerator.webp "incinerator – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") We deliver flexible deployments and individualized solutions regardless of a facility's size or complexity. [ Contact Us to learn more ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Your Stack Emissions Partner Pace® offers a complete range of stack emissions testing services designed to complement and support the efforts of facility environmental and process engineers, consultants, and government regulatory agencies. With decades of experience, Pace® applies innovative solutions to environmental challenges and routine methodologies to cost-effectively serve your emission monitoring needs. Our sampling expertise includes: - Particulates (Total, PM-10, Condensable, Size Fractioning) - Heavy Metals Including Mercury - Dioxins and Furans - Semi-volatile Organics (PAHs, PCBs, POHCs) - Volatile Organics (Speciated and Total) - Acid Gases (HCl, HF, H 2SO 4) - Sulfur Compound Gases (H 2S, COS, CS 2, SO 2, TRS) - Combustion Products (CO, SO 2, NO x, O2/CO2) - Opacity - [ Gas Phase FTIR for volatile organics and inorganics ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/gas-phase-ftir-service/) ## On Demand Webinar Everything You Need to Know, But Don’t Know to Get Ready for a Stack Test - What can go wrong? - What can I do to prepare for a test? - What are the basic steps? [ Watch Now ](https://info.pacelabs.com/air-stack-testing-ambient-air) [ Read Blog Post ](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/get-ready-for-a-stack-test-the-planning-phase) ## Stack Test Planning Stack testing can be a complex undertaking that requires extensive preparation and a competent test team. A successful stack test begins long before the stack testing company arrives at your facility. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2b5b3125_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2b5b3125_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2b5b3125_item3) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_2b5b3125_item4) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** [**FTIR**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/gas-phase-ftir-service/) [**Ambient Air**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/) **[Sulfides and Mercaptans](https://info.pacelabs.com/sulfides-and-mercaptans-guide)** **[Ethanol Production Environmental Monitoring Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/ethanol-services)** **[Stack Emissions Data Sheet](https://info.pacelabs.com/air-stack-testing-ambient-air)** [**Sampling Instructions** ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Air%20sampling%20instructions%20Summa%20Cans.pdf) **Webinar: [Proving Emission Compliance with a Stack Test](https://info.pacelabs.com/pas/webinar/air/stack-test)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Fenceline Monitoring](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/fenceline-monitoring/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Fenceline/Perimeter Air Quality Monitoring Fenceline, also called perimeter or boundary monitoring, is the use of monitoring technology to measure air emissions for specific pollutants along the perimeter of a facility. This type of monitoring is used to control fugitive emissions in areas where volatile chemicals, particulates, or aerosols may travel off-site into a neighborhood. Today, a wide range of entities, including oil refineries, mining, petrochemical plants, agriculture, construction, landfills, Manufactured Gas Plants (MGP), ports, and superfund cleanup sites, are looking more closely at the air quality on and around the perimeters of their operational sites. Through its fenceline/perimeter air quality monitoring services, Pace® helps customers: - Protect human health, particularly if close to population bases - Enhance worker health and safety - Show compliance with a permit or consent order - Establish a baseline - Understand and manage potential pollution sources - Respond rapidly in critical situations - Promote Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals ### CONTACT US TODAY. [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### OR [ REQUEST A QUOTE REQUEST A QUOTE ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/air) ## Fenceline Monitoring For Oil Refineries And Petrochemical Plants Oil refineries and petrochemical plants that fall under the Petroleum Refinery Sector are required to monitor air emissions at their property fenceline. The fenceline emission monitoring requirement is based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that became effective in 2016. The EPA and state regulatory agencies specify two test methods for fenceline monitoring. EPA Method 325A details field protocols for the deployment of passive tube samplers. EPA Method 325B describes the laboratory analysis of the sample tubes using thermal desorption GC/MS. Benzene is the representative compound used to measure overall emissions from refineries in the United States. Oil refineries and petrochemical plants are required to monitor for benzene continuously over a 14-day period at fenceline locations. Pace® has analyzed thousands of samples for oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and manufacturing companies to support their fenceline monitoring requirements. Reach out to our experienced staff with any questions or to learn more. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Perimeter Monitoring Perimeter and [meteorological](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/meteorological-monitoring/) monitoring programs are often implemented at hazardous waste, landfill, dredging, ports, and MGP remediation sites. At its core, a monitoring program protects human health and the environment and enhances worker health and safety. Perimeter air monitoring can be used to detect and mitigate nuisance dust and toxic contaminants emitted during remedial works. Pollutants measured at the perimeter may include: - Dust/particulates - [ Total Volatile Organic Compounds ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) - [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) - [ PAHs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) - [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) - [ Metals and Lead ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) ## Designing A Perimeter Monitoring Program When designing a perimeter monitoring program, it is important to define the overall program objectives and identify any specific requirements. This helps ensure the program is technically defensible and cost-effective. In collaboration with our customers, Pace® can examine the options to determine the most appropriate methods and develop a comprehensive perimeter monitoring strategy. A formal monitoring plan should include: - Monitoring objectives - Monitoring site locations - Monitoring protocols and frequency of sampling - Instrumentation - Action limits for the various parameters - Routine operational procedures - Data retrieval options - Data reporting formats and frequency - Monitoring system calibration - Quality control/assurance protocols Reach out to our experienced air staff. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Industry Perimeter Air Monitoring Applications When designing a perimeter monitoring program, it is important to define the overall program objectives and identify any specific requirements. This helps ensure the program is technically defensible and cost-effective. In collaboration with our customers, Pace® can examine the options to determine the most appropriate methods and develop a comprehensive perimeter monitoring strategy. A formal monitoring plan should include: ### Construction Site Perimeter Air Monitoring Construction sites vary significantly, from the demolition of condemned buildings to the remediation of Superfund and Brownfield sites. To comply with the regulations and standards issued by local (state) and federal agencies, airborne contaminants produced by the site and/or process may need to be monitored. ### Mining Site Perimeter Air Monitoring Both surface and underground mining produce many different types of particulate matter—some of which can be harmful to human health and the environment. Particulate size is the most important characteristic for health risk classification, as size determines where the particle may be deposited in the lungs. The smaller the particle, the deeper into the lungs it can travel. Monitoring dust concentration from mining operations can help ensure the protection of mine employees and the surrounding communities. ### Remediation Perimeter Air Monitoring Remediation activities can disturb contaminants that are normally immobile in soil and transfer them to air. The resulting increase in airborne concentrations of contaminants, even if temporary, may be a health concern for individuals in neighboring residences or businesses. A regulatory agency may require perimeter air monitoring to determine if unhealthy conditions are created and if work practices need to be limited or modified. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_208dee22_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_208dee22_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_208dee22_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-services-certifications/)** **[Ambient Air Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/ambient-air/)** **[Stack Emissions Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/stack-source-emissions/)** [**Air Product Guide** ](https://info.pacelabs.com/airproductguide) **[Sulfides and Mercaptans](https://info.pacelabs.com/sulfides-and-mercaptans-guide)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Indoor Air Quality](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/indoor-air-quality/) **Published:** July 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Experts In Indoor Air Quality Testing & Analysis Did you know that an average person takes 12-16 breaths per minute? It’s essential to be aware of the quality of the indoor air. Various sources of contaminants, like fuels, mold, solvents, cleaning products, and VOCs from construction materials, can affect indoor air quality. Pace® offers comprehensive testing services for these contaminants and many others to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Here are just a few of the ways we’ve set the pace for testing indoor air quality. ### CONTACT US TODAY. [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### OR [ REQUEST A QUOTE REQUEST A QUOTE ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/air) ## Indoor Air Quality Testing and Monitoring Monitoring indoor air quality is essential to keeping employees, customers, and the general public safe. Here are a few of the more common types of indoor air quality analyses Pace® performs for customers. ![Pace Scientist holding clipboard documenting air canisters, ambient air, Indoor Air Quality](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ambient-air-monitoring-partner.webp "ambient air monitoring partner – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Dust Dust is often a serious issue in certain industrial settings. It can affect our sinuses, lungs, and entire respiratory system. Prolonged exposure to dust is one of the most serious risks to industrial safety. This is because the human body doesn’t have effective defenses to cope with the internal accumulations of foreign particles that attack the respiratory and skin systems. Understanding the differences between dust particles and the latest dust measurement and sampling methods are essential to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Microbial Testing IAQ Microbial Testing is used to identify bacteria and fungi and their concentrations in the indoor environment. It is often used for environmental investigations after an event and to validate effective remediation. These analyses include bacterial and fungal cultures, counts, identification, and speciation in air. [**LEARN MORE**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/indoor-air-quality-iaq/) Metals Toxic metals are individual metals or metal compounds that negatively affect human health through exposure over time. Industrial processes, combustion of fossil fuels, vehicle exhaust, and waste incineration are the main anthropogenic sources of metal emissions. Mercury, lead, chromium, cadmium, and arsenic are the most common metals implicated in human poisoning. Contamination is often found during remediation or re-development of sites where metals have been used, stored, or disposed. Exposure may come from both dust and aerosols created during on-site cleanup activities. Metals are tested by collecting and analyzing particulates, a component of dust in the air. Mold Mold spores are not visible to the naked eye and are found everywhere. When mold spores land on surfaces that are wet, mold may begin growing indoors. As molds sporulate, they continue to multiply on the surface. There are two main tests for mold: viable and non-viable. Non-viable tests (also known as spore traps) are the industry standard for residential mold testing. In non-viable testing, an air sample is collected and observed directly under a microscope. No culturing is required so results are ready quickly. In viable testing, a sample of air is taken on a growth media and incubated in a petri dish until colonies form. This process helps identify the exact species and can determine exposure to various toxic molds. Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds Semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCS) are chemically similar to other VOCs with carbon-based molecular structures. They are present both as a gas or adsorbed to indoor materials and the surfaces of airborne particles. Flame retardants, plasticizers, and pesticides are examples of indoor sources of SVOCs. Other semi-volatile compounds include Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), Phthalates, PCBs (also known as Aroclors), and PAHs. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS) Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are vapors or gases containing carbon and are volatile by nature. Indoor VOCs are present partly as gaseous airborne chemicals and partly as chemicals adsorbed on indoor surfaces and onto microscopic airborne and settled particles. Many products found in buildings naturally emit VOCs. They are found in paints, cleaners, stored fuels, wood preservatives, building materials, furnishings, office equipment, disinfectants, and more. VOCs are probably the most common contaminant in office and industrial settings. Long-term exposure can cause damage to the nervous system, liver, and kidneys. Short-term exposure can contribute to respiratory problems, headaches, allergic skin reactions, nausea, and dizziness. Children, pregnant woman, and their unborn babies are particularly sensitive to VOCs. ## Indoor Air Quality Services The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and many states set limits on the level of contaminants allowable in the nation’s air. Protecting public health and mitigating risk requires fast, reliable testing services with defensible results. Pace® has provided indoor air quality tests and analysis services for more than three decades. Our testing services include: - [ Dioxin Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxin-furans/) - Mold - [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) - [ PAHs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) - Source Gases (C1 – C4) - Total and Respirable Dust - [ Volatile Organic Chemicals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) QUESTIONS ABOUT iNDOOR AIR QUALITY SERVICES? [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_718f2a9a_item1) - [Pace® Environmental Emergency Response ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_718f2a9a_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_718f2a9a_item3) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_718f2a9a_item4) - [On-Demand Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_718f2a9a_item5) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? 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Monitoring of ambient air is an integral part of an effective air quality management system, with different methods used to measure any given pollutant. Using state-of-the-art technology, the Pace® team collects, stores, handles and analyzes samples to meet the national ambient air quality standards. We will work with the customer and examine the options to determine which methods are most appropriate, considering the main uses of the data, initial investment costs for equipment, operating costs, reliability of systems, and ease of operation. Our team will use this information to develop a comprehensive monitoring strategy for the customer. ### Let Pace® help you comply with the national ambient air quality standards. [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### OR [ REQUEST A QUOTE REQUEST A QUOTE ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/air) ## Ambient Air FAQs Ambient air is all round us. Keeping it free of harmful contaminants is crucial to public health and the environment. ![Pace Scientist holding clipboard documenting air canisters, ambient air, Indoor Air Quality](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ambient-air-monitoring-partner.webp "ambient air monitoring partner – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") What Is Ambient Air? Ambient air refers to the natural state of atmospheric air, free from air-borne pollutants. Its composition typically consists of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, with the remaining 1% made up of carbon, helium, methane, argon, and hydrogen. The percentage of oxygen in ambient air increases as the altitude decreases. Unfortunately, human activities such as manufacturing and the burning of fossil fuels have significantly decreased the quality of our ambient air by releasing large amounts of industrial and chemical pollutants into the atmosphere. What Is Ambient Air Pollution? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ambient air pollution refers to harmful pollutants that are released into the air by various sources such as households, industries, cars, and trucks. Among these pollutants, fine particulate matter has the most significant impact on human health. This type of matter mainly comes from the burning of fuels in power plants, vehicles, households, industries, and biomass. WHO estimates that fine particulate matter is responsible for causing 25% of lung cancer deaths, 8% of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) deaths, and 15% of ischemic heart disease and stroke. How Is Ambient Air Pollution Regulated? Under the Clean Air Act, EPA sets limits on certain air pollutants, including setting limits on how much can be in the air anywhere in the United States. The Clean Air Act also gives EPA the authority to limit emissions of air pollutants coming from sources like chemical plants, utilities, and steel mills. Individual states or tribes may have stronger air pollution laws, but they may not have weaker pollution limits than those set by EPA. What Are The U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Established under the Clean Air Act, the NAAQS provides limits on the atmospheric concentration of six pollutants that cause smog, acid rain, and other public health hazards. The six criteria air pollutants (CAP), for which limits are set in the NAAQS are ozone (O3), atmospheric particulate matter, lead, carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur oxides (SOx), and nitrogen oxides (NOx). These pollutants are emitted from many sources, including manufacturing, mining, transportation, electricity generation and agriculture. In many cases they are the products of the combustion of fossil fuels or industrial processes. ## Test Method TO-15A: What You Need To Know The EPA has promulgated a new ambient air testing method under the name TO-15A, but it is not the update to the current method TO-15 method that the name implies. Method TO-15A is specifically written for trace-level testing of ambient air in specially prepared summa canisters. The Pace® ambient air testing team has developed two resources to help customers understand TO-15A including how it’s different from TO-15, when to use it, and some of the challenges involved. 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[ ](#top) **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Submit a Sample](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/submit-a-sample/) **Published:** January 19, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Analysis Request Form (ARF) – Samples submitted to the laboratory must be accompanied with appropriate labels, documentation, and instructions for testing. The ARF is used to document each sample submission to our laboratory and must accompany the sample shipment. Please submit samples directly to the laboratory that will be performing the testing. Samples are received Monday – Friday, except holidays, during normal daytime business hours. If you have any questions, please contact the laboratory location for details. If you have any questions on any part of this process, please contact your account representative, project manager, or call us at 651-738-2728. [Life Sciences Terms & Conditions](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-terms-conditions/) [Facilities & Infrastructure](#facilities-and-infrastructure) ## OAKDALE, MN – ANALYSIS REQUEST FORMS #### General Submission - [ARF – Single Lot](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/ARF%20-%20General%20Single%20Lot.pdf) - [ARF – Multiple Lots ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/ARF%20-%20General%20Multiple%20Lot.pdf) Please ship samples to: **Pace Life Sciences, LLC** 1281 Helmo Ave North Oakdale, MN 55128 Phone: (651) 738-2728 #### Microbiology Test Specific - [ARF – Antimicrobial Effectiveness Test](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/ARF%20-%20Antimicrobial%20Effectiveness%20Test.pdf) - [ARF – Biological Indicators](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/ARF%20-%20Biological%20Indicators.pdf) - [ARF – Endotoxin](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/ARF%20-%20Endotoxin.pdf) - [ARF – Environmental Monitoring](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/Analysis-Request-Form-ARF-Environmental-Monitoring-MN.pdf) - [ARF – Microbial Identification](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/microbial-identification-request-fillable-form.pdf) - [ARF – Microbial Limit Test](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/ARF%20-%20Microbial%20Limit%20Test.pdf) - [ARF – Particulates](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/ARF%20-%20Particulates.pdf) - [ARF – Sterility](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/ARF%20-%20Sterility.pdf) - [ARF – Water Analysis](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/analysis-request-form-arf-water-analysis.pdf) Please ship samples to: **Pace Life Sciences, LLC** 1417 Helmo Ave North Oakdale, MN 55128 Phone: (651) 738-2728 ## SAN GERMAN, PR - ANALYSIS REQUEST FORMS Please ship samples to: **Pace Life Sciences, LLC** El Retiro Industrial Zone Streets B & C San German, PR 00683 Phone: (787) 892-2650 #### General Submission - [ARF – Multiple Lots ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/ARF%20-%20SG%20-%20General.pdf) #### Microbiology Test Specific - [ARF – Endotoxin ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/ARF%20-%20SG%20-%20Endo.pdf) - [ARF – Microbial Identification](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/Microbial-Identification-Request-Form-MIRF-Pace-Analytical-PR.pdf) - [ARF – Microbial Limit Test](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/ARF%20-%20San%20German%20-%20Microbial%20Limit%20Test.pdf) ## Lebanon, NJ - Analysis Request Forms #### General Submission - [ARF – General](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/Lebanon%20NJ%20-%20ARF.pdf) Please ship samples to: **Pace Life Sciences, LLC** 291 US 22 Salem Industrial Park Building #3 Lebanon, NJ 08833 ## Research Triangle Park - Analysis Request Forms #### General Submission - [ARF + Guidance](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/PLS/Forms/RTP-ARF%20%2B%20Guidance.pdf) Please ship samples to: **Pace Life Sciences, LLC** 160 N Pharma Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 Phone: (919) 465-8016 ## BOSTON, MA Due to the custom nature of projects and programs managed in our Boston, MA, location, please consult directly with your project manager / technical manager prior to submitting any materials. ## Quality Management System (QMS), cGMP compliance and exceptions for Research & Development It is the client’s responsibility to specify the intended use of the testing data. The Quality Management System (QMS) at Pace® is designed to be compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), but also provides exceptions for services intended to support Research & Development (R&D) and other early-phase development services. The Analysis Request Form (ARF), to be accompanied with all sample submissions, includes options to designate testing for either cGMP or non-GMP purposes. Failure to properly identify the intended use of the data may result in testing delays. Pace® provides research and development, analytical laboratory testing, and related support services from several laboratory locations. Four (4) of these laboratory sites are currently registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) as Drug Establishments () The Quality Management System (QMS) in place in these four locations provides the governing framework for all services to be compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The standard deliverable services are generally commensurate to expectations appropriate to support materials and products filed with the US FDA and intended for human administration in a clinical phase of development or marketed as commercially available therapeutics. The QMS provides an exception for services from Oakdale, MN, laboratory site intended to support Research & Development (R&D) and other early-phase development and/or investigational services via a series of Development Standard Operating Procedures (D-series SOPs). Materials and/or products in early development phase, not yet intended for human administration and not yet filed with the US FDA as an Investigational New Drug (pre-IND) may be handled in a modified manner, as described in this series of procedures. The D-series SOPs modify the standard QMS obligations, for example: 1) quality assurance review of all activity records and reports may be replaced by technical peer review, 2) reduced documentation requirements, 3) compulsory investigations of suspect results when a formal specification or other documentation of an expectation result is not available, and 4) increased flexibility to handle Deviations (DEV) and Investigations (LIR). Good documentation practices are applicable to all quality and technical records at Pace® Life Sciences (Pace®). Good documentation practices are key to ensuring data integrity and are a fundamental part of the Pace® Quality Management System. This SOP addresses the key concepts of GDocP, including, but not limited to, assuring that data is attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate, complete, consistent, enduring, available, and traceable (ALCOA++). Pace® recognizes that the level of GMP compliance required early in a project’s life cycle (e.g., development and feasibility, preclinical, phase I/II, and non-commercial testing) is not as stringent as the requirements for late-phase and commercial product testing, allowing for a degree of flexibility in documentation and controls. This understanding is referred to as phase-appropriate GMP and is a risk-based approach, meaning that the level of GMP controls and documentation should be proportionate to the potential risks associated with the product and its manufacturing or laboratory testing at each phase. The R&D classification includes basic research, method development and redevelopment, method feasibility testing, and similar activities. Activities performed under R&D are streamlined to avoid overburdening technical and quality resources in a relatively low-risk environment. The Early-Phase (EP) classification includes testing and validation activities for pre-clinical, phase I/II, and non-commercial materials using test methods that may be in various states of validation. The decision to classify laboratory activities as R&D or EP should be made in conjunction with the client to ensure that the services provided meet client expectations and the phase-appropriate regulatory requirements. Client projects in phase IIb and III should only be classified as EP in certain situations and with careful consideration since these phases typically involve data that will be submitted to regulatory agencies. If a client provides confirmation that a scope of services is intended to support pre-IND materials/products and application of the D-series SOPs is appropriate this may be designated within the written work instruction. Site DUNS Pace® Life Sciences – Puerto Rico (CRO Laboratory) El Retiro Industrial Zone PO Box 325/Calle B & C San German, PR 00683 Telephone: (787) 892 – 2650 FDA Establishment Identifier: 2623531 DEA Registration: RP0558405 (schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5) 36-225-0102 Pace® Life Sciences – Oakdale (CRO Laboratory) 1311 Helmo Ave N Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 Telephone: (651) 738-2728 US TAX ID: 20-8113920 FDA Establishment Identifier: 3001452367 DEA Registration: RP0352512 (schedules 1, 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5) 79-790-3197 Pace® Life Sciences – Lebanon (CRO Laboratory) 291 US-22, Lebanon, NJ 08833 Telephone: (908) 823-9300 FDA Establishment Identifier: 3003822883 DEA Registration: RW0306868 (schedules 1, 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5) 11-954-0869 Pace® Life Sciences – RTP (CRO Laboratory) Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC 160 N Pharma Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 FDA Registration: 3032846997 DEA Registration: RP0706260 01-416-7995 **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Chain of Custody Forms](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/) **Published:** January 15, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Please contact your Project Manager to determine which form is best for your samples. [ Laboratory Locations Laboratory Locations ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/) [ Terms & Conditions Terms & Conditions ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/pas-standard-terms.pdf) [ ezBOTTLE / ezLOG ezBOTTLE / ezLOG ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Introducing%20a%20new%20EZ%20system%20to%20Order%20Containers_%20v.3.pdf) ## Questions on filling out your Pace® CoC form? Watch our tutorial with step-by-step instructions. [ Watch Video Watch Video ](#COC-video) Standard Chain of Custody forms for Pace® Analytical [ Standard CoC Quick Guide Standard CoC Quick Guide ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/COC%20Poster%208.5x11%20(RGB%20Digital%20Use).pdf) Pace® General Chain of Custody Form [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/General%20CoC%20with%20Instructions.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-general/) Pace® Air Chain of Custody Form [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Air%20CoC%20with%20instructions.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-air/) Formerly Aerobiology, and, Special Pathogens Laboratories, these forms have been updated to cover a variety of testing services. Legionella and Waterborne Microorganisms [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Aero-SPL/ENV-FRM-CORQ-0024_v01%20Legionella%20Waterborne%20Microorganisms%20CoC.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-legionella-and-waterborne-microorganisms/) Indoor Air Quality Microbiology [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Aero-SPL/ENV-FRM-CORQ-0025_v01%20IAQ%20Microbiology%20CoC.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-indoor-air-quality-microbiology/) USP 797 [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Aero-SPL/ENV-FRM-CORQ-0026_v01%20USP%20797%20CoC.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-usp-797/) Asbestos [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Aero-SPL/ENV-FRM-CORQ-0028_%20Asbestos%20CoC.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-asbestos/) Industrial Hygiene Metals [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Aero-SPL/ENV-FRM-CORQ-0027_v01%20Industrial%20Hygiene%20Metals%20COC.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-industrial-hygiene-metals/) These Chain of Custody forms cover Pace National testing services. Standard Including Radiochemistry (Pace National) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Pace%20National/PN%20Standard%20COC.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Pace%20National/COC%20instructions.pdf) Air (Pace National) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Pace%20National/PN%20Air%20COC.pdf) Bio (Pace National) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Pace%20National/PN%20Biology%20COC.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Pace%20National/COC%20instructions.pdf) Mold (Pace National) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Pace%20National/PN%20Mold%20COC.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Pace%20National/COC%20instructions.pdf) The Alpha Lab Network is now part of Pace® Air (Alpha) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Alpha/Air%20Chain%20of%20Custody_Alpha.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Alpha/Air%20Chain%20of%20Custody%20Instructions_Alpha.pdf) Air - Sorbent Media (Alpha) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Alpha/Air-Sorbent%20Media%20Chain%20of%20Custody_Alpha.pdf) MASSDEP MCP and-or CTDEP RCP (Alpha) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Alpha/MASSDEP%20MCP%20and-or%20CTDEP%20RCP%20Chain%20of%20Custody_Alpha.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Alpha/MASSDEP%20MCP%20and-or%20CTDEP%20RCP%20Chain%20of%20Custody%20Instructions_Alpha.pdf) New Jersey (Alpha) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Alpha/New%20Jersey%20Chain%20of%20Custody_Alpha.pdf) New Jersey (Alpha) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Alpha/New%20York%20Chain%20of%20Custody_Alpha.pdf) Routine (Alpha) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Alpha/Chain%20of%20Custody_Alpha.pdf) Standard Drinking water (Alpha) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Alpha/Standard%20Drinking%20Water%20Chain%20of%20Custody.pdf) Sediment and Tissue (Alpha) [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Alpha/Sediment%20and%20Tissue%20Chain%20of%20Custody_Alpha.pdf) [**Instructions**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/Alpha/Sediment%20and%20Tissue%20Chain%20of%20Custody%20Instructions_Alpha.pdf) The Environmental Service Laboratories, Inc. Network is now part of Pace® General CoC [**Download Form**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/ESL%20CoC%20and%20Forms/ESL-Blank-COC.pdf) **[Download Bacteria Sampling Form](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/ESL%20CoC%20and%20Forms/ESL-Form-Bacteria-Sampling-Form.pdf)** [**Download Sample Holding Times & Preservation Sheet**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/ESL%20CoC%20and%20Forms/Sample%20Holding%20Times%20&%20Preservation.pdf) DCM Science Laboratories, Inc. is now part of Pace® Materials Science CoC [**Materials Science CoC**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/DCM/PACE%20COC%20%20pg1%20%20%20%20REV.docx) QuanTEM Laboratories and QuanTEM Food Safety Laboratories are now part of the Pace® Network. QuanTEM Laboratories CoC [**Asbestos CoC**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/QuanTEM/Updated%20with%20Pace%20Logo/Main%20site/Asbestos_COC_021725_form_Pace%20Logo.pdf) [**Lead CoC**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/QuanTEM/Updated%20with%20Pace%20Logo/Main%20site/Lead_COC_form_021725-2_Pace%20Logo.pdf) [**Microbiology CoC**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/QuanTEM/Updated%20with%20Pace%20Logo/Main%20site/Micro-COC_021725_form_Pace%20Logo.pdf) QuanTEM Food Safety Laboratories CoC [**Food Safety CoC**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Chain%20of%20Custody%20(CoC)%20forms/QuanTEM/Updated%20with%20Pace%20Logo/Food%20Safety/ENV-FRM-CORQ-0041_v01%20Food%20Safety%20COC-2.pdf) ## Chain of Custody Form Video [ ](#top) --- ### [ASSE 12080 Certification](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/asse-12080-certification/) **Published:** June 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Why ASSE 12080 Certification Matters *Legionella* outbreaks pose serious risks in healthcare and public buildings. Federal and institutional standards increasingly mandate ASSE 12080 Certification for those involved in water safety. This credential verifies your competency in developing, implementing, and maintaining *Legionella* control plans. - **Duration:** 3 days (Zoom Virtual Classroom) - **Included in the Fee:** Course, manual, and certification test - **Led by Industry Leaders:** Learn from the best in the field ### Course schedule and registration can be found here: [ SAVE YOUR SPOT SAVE YOUR SPOT ](https://iapmolearn.org/topclass/searchCatalog.do?catId=129117) ## Receive ASSE 12080 Certification with live virtual training by Pace® & IAPMO. ## Is This Training Right for You? If you are responsible for minimizing *Legionella* risk in any facility, this certification is critical. Who should attend: - Water treatment professionals - Facility managers - Infection control practitioners - Safety officers - Building water system operators - GSA Contractors ![Pace Logos. ASSE 12080 Certification training by Pace® & IAPMO](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/pace-logo-with-bckground-rkm1l44pw5bl4upqq10b7hsnqkeb3lycxlxebabzsw.avif "pace-logo-with-bckground.avif") ![IAPMO Logo. ASSE 12080 Certification training by Pace® & IAPMO](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/IAPMO-logo-with-background-rkm1l0dd4t6fuev7bzdsxiqtd0wu8tjfl3bge6hkhs.avif "IAPMO-logo-with-background.avif") ## The next ASSE 12080 Certification training session October 6th - 8th begins in: Days Hours Minutes Seconds #### Upcoming 2026 Training Dates: **October** **6th, 7th, 8th** **December** **1st, 2nd, 3rd** [ SAVE YOUR SPOT SAVE YOUR SPOT ](https://iapmolearn.org/topclass/searchCatalog.do?catId=129117) ![ASSE 12080 Certification FAQ infographic](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FAQ-graphic-e1750447354401.webp "FAQ-graphic-e1750447354401.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Frequently Asked Questions #### What is ASSE 12080 Certification? It certifies professionals involved in *Legionella* risk management. The credential confirms training in assessment, planning, and management of building water systems to prevent outbreaks. #### Who should take this course? Anyone responsible for water safety, including consultants, engineers, infection control teams, and federal contractors. #### How long is the certification valid? Certification is valid for three years. A refresher course and exam are required for renewal. #### Is the course entirely virtual? Yes, all sessions are conducted live online to allow real-time interaction. ## Additional Questions About Training? [ Contact Pace® Building Sciences Contact Pace® Building Sciences ](mailto:BSCIClientManagement@pacelabs.com) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ASSSE-Stamp-150x150.png "ASSSE-Stamp.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") [ ](#top) --- ### [Legionella](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/legionella/) **Published:** May 7, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## What Is *Legionella*? *Legionella* is a genus of bacteria. It can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia. It occurs naturally in freshwater places like lakes and streams. This bacteria grows well in warm water sources. It can also thrive in human-made water systems, such as cooling towers, hot water tanks, and plumbing systems. Reach out to our experienced *Legionella* staff with questions or to learn more. [Contact Us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) Shop the Pace® Store for all of your testing supplies. [Shop Store](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) Learn more in our Introduction to *Legionella* on-demand webinar. [Watch Webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-introduction-to-legionella-regulations-and-testing) How Can We Help You Today?- [Contact Us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) - [Shop Store](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) - [Feature Webinar](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-ensuring-patient-safety-water-management-strategies-in-healthcare) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Where-is-Legionella-found.webp "Where-is-Legionella-found.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Where Is *Legionella* Found? Researchers find *Legionella* bacteria in freshwater places like lakes and streams. They prefer warmer water over cooler water. Legionella growth can be a health risk when they grow in human-made water systems. These systems include plumbing, storage tanks, cooling towers, decorative fountains, hot tubs, and manufacturing equipment. *Legionella* does not spread from person to person. People usually get it by breathing in droplets in mist or vapor that have the bacteria. ## Why *Legionella* Testing Matters Testing for *Legionella* can help stop disease outbreaks. This includes Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever. It ensures safe water systems and free from harmful bacteria. Early detection of *Legionella* bacteria helps manage risks and promotes a safer environment for building occupants. By offering comprehensive *Legionella* testing and analysis services, Pace ® helps clients protect public health, ensure safe water, and maintain regulatory compliance. ### CONTACT US ABOUT *LEGIONELLA* TESTING TODAY [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/how-is-legionella-regulated.webp "how-is-legionella-regulated.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Is *Legionella* Regulated? *Legionella* testing in water systems is essential for protecting public health and reducing organizational risk. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has rules for healthcare facilities. Facilities that accept Medicare and Medicaid must implement water management policies. These policies help reduce the risk of *Legionella* and other harmful germs. In 2022, the Joint Commission set new standards for accredited organizations. This includes hospitals and nursing care centers to tackle *Legionella*. Various states have their own requirements. New York requires hospitals and healthcare facilities to monitor and control Legionella. Whereas, New Jersey needs policies for healthcare facilities and buildings with large water systems. The CDC provides guidelines for preventing Legionnaires’ disease. OSHA has standards for workplaces with potential *Legionella* contamination. States may also regulate other hot spots, such as New York’s requirement for cooling tower testing to reduce increased risk. ## WHO WE SERVE Water Treaters Water treaters and consultants are important for keeping water systems safe. They help prevent Legionnaires' disease by testing, monitoring, and managing water quality. Healthcare Facilities Nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals must keep patients safe. They should test regularly to prevent problems. Hospitality Regular testing in hotels and resorts can help prevent outbreaks, protect guests, and maintain the establishment’s reputation. Educational Institutions Universities and other educational institutions should test to ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors. Commercial Buildings To ensure the safety of all occupants and visitors, regular testing for *Legionella* should be conducted in commercial buildings. Data Centers Data center water systems, such as cooling towers, can create an environment in which *Legionella* thrives. If you use evaporative cooling, you should test these systems regularly to prevent an outbreak. Government Buildings Government buildings, including those run by the General Services Administration (GSA), should test often. This helps prevent outbreaks and keeps health rules in check. It also protects public health. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Legionella-who-we-serve.webp "Legionella-who-we-serve.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## *Legionella* & Cruise Ships **Keep your reputation afloat by learning how to protect your passengers from *Legionella* and the risk of an outbreak*.*** **Get essential resources and guidance from our experts.** [ Preventing Cruise Ship Infections: Legionnaires’ Disease Preventing Cruise Ship Infections: Legionnaires’ Disease ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/preventing-cruise-ship-infections-legionnaires-disease/) ## Contact the Pace® *Legionella* Outbreak Response Team at: [ Call Now Call Now ](tel:+14122815335) *Legionella* Outbreak Services *Legionella* outbreak services are essential for quickly addressing and controlling the spread of *Legionella* bacteria. Pace® offers emergency outbreak services 24/7. Outbreak Response Management Coordination of emergency disinfection and onsite sampling. Risk Assessment Conducting case investigations and laboratory services. 24/7 Services Available around the clock to address urgent needs. Testing and Analyzing Utilizing various methods to detect *Legionella* bacteria. ## Water Management Planning – Waterborne Pathogens Water management planning for waterborne pathogens ensures the safety of building occupants. You can achieve this by identifying contamination sources, assessing risks, and implementing control measures. These plans establish proper water temperatures, ensure adequate disinfection, and prevent water stagnation. This protects public health and helping organizations comply with regulations. Businesses need water management planning to prevent *Legionella*. This includes CMS-affiliated healthcare facilities and certain GSA-managed properties. Even when property managers and owners do not require it, water management planning can help them. It can reduce risks and protect their occupants. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Letionella-water-management-planning.webp "Letionella-water-management-planning.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pace-Support-for-GSA-PBS-1000.7A-Compliance.webp "Pace-Support-for-GSA-PBS-1000.7A-Compliance.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Pace® Support for GSA PBS 1000.7A Compliance The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) Order 1000.7A establishes national requirements for effectively managing and overseeing drinking water quality within GSA-managed properties. The purpose of this order is to protect the health of people in the building through water management programs. It provides guidelines and steps to keep drinking water safe and clean. Pace® offers a comprehensive portfolio. Our services help public sector organizations adhere to the new requirements, including: - [ *Legionella* testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-testing-and-analysis/) - [ Lead/Copper in Drinking Water ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) - [ Total Coliforms, including E. Coli ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) - [ Water Management Plans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-management/) ## Pace® *Legionella* Testing Services Pace® offers comprehensive *Legionella* testing and analytical services for healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, commercial buildings, and more. Our skilled team of microbiologists and environmental scientists works together with clients. We create testing plans that fit their specific needs and follow regulations. Learn more about our water treatment services. Visit our *Legionella* Testing Services page or contact us directly. ### Contact us about *Legionella* testing today! [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ### Pittsburgh Lab CoE with Brian & Michael ### Water Testing for Legionella: Inside Pace’s Pittsburgh Lab ## Want to Learn More? [ Visit our YouTube Channel Visit our YouTube Channel ](https://youtube.com/@paceanalytical?si=Yoo8cXmLL4MNPXj2) ## Additional *Legionella* Testing Resources - [On-Demand Webinars, Sampling Instructions ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ca676be_item1) - [Articles And Scholarly Publications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ca676be_item2) - [Additional Downloads ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_ca676be_item3) **On-Demand Webinar: [Introduction to Legionella Regulations and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-introduction-to-legionella-regulations-and-testing)** **On-Demand Webinar: [Ensuring Patient Safety: Water Management Strategies in Healthcare](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-ensuring-patient-safety-water-management-strategies-in-healthcare)** [***Legionella* Sampling Instructions Video**](https://info.pacelabs.com/hubfs/Pace%20Videos/Water%20Sample%20for%20Legionella_12-21-23.mp4) [***Legionella* Sampling Instructions (PDF)**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/BSCI_Legionella%20Sampling%20Protocol.pdf) **[*Legionella is the Problem You Don’t Think You Have*](https://www.healthcarebusinesstoday.com/legionella-is-the-problem-you-dont-think-you-have/)** **[*Legionella Prevention and Mitigation*](https://facilityexecutive.com/legionella-prevention-and-mitigation/)** **Info Sheet: [New York Cooling Tower *Legionella* Law](https://info.pacelabs.com/pace-new-york-cooling-towers)** **SOQ: [Building Sciences Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)](https://info.pacelabs.com/statement-of-qualifications)** **eBook: [*Legionella* in the Built Environment](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-legionella-in-the-built-environment)** **[GSA PBS Order 1000.7A Test Services](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-gsa-pbs-order-1000.7a-test-services)** [**CMS Waterborne Pathogens Panel**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-cms-waterborne-pathogens-panel) [***Legionella* in Healthcare**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-legionella-in-healthcare) [**What is a WICRA?**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet) [***Pseudomonas Aeruginosa* in Healthcare**](https://info.pacelabs.com/fact-sheet-pseudomonas-aeruginosa-in-healthcare) [**Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium (NTM) FAQ**](https://info.pacelabs.com/fact-sheet-non-tuberculosis-mycobacterium-ntm-faq) [**Pace® Water Management Planning Services**](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services) [***Legionella* in Cooling Towers**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-legionella-in-cooling-towers) [**Assessing Your *Legionella* Risk**](https://info.pacelabs.com/assessing-your-legionella-risk-info-sheet) [ Call Now Call now ](tel:+14122815335) [ ](#top) [ ](tel:+14122815335) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Anthrax Testing & Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/anthrax-testing-analysis/) **Published:** January 7, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Get Fast Answers to a Serious Problem Anthrax isn’t an issue you want to take lightly. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, an Anthrax infection can be fatal in up to 90% of cases. Pace® microbiology laboratories are equipped with advanced equipment and staffed by experts who can help you find answers—fast! Our team has extensive experience in detecting and analyzing potentially dangerous pathogens, including *Bacillus anthracis*, the bacterium responsible for Anthrax. ### CONTACT PACE® ABOUT ANTHRAX TESTING SERVICES [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Emergency Anthrax Investigation Services #### If you need emergency testing services for an open Anthrax investigation, please contact the Pace® Emergency Response Team at [**877.859.7778**](tel:8778597778). For all other testing needs, **[contact Pace®](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/)** for more information or to request a quote. [ Learn more about Pace® Emergency Disaster Response Services Learn more about Pace® Emergency Disaster Response Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/) ![gloved hand holding petri dish with cultures. What is Anthrax?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/What-is-Anthrax.avif "What is Anthrax – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Anthrax? Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium *Bacillus anthracis*. It primarily affects livestock but can also infect humans through contact with contaminated animals, animal products, or spores present in soil. The disease can present in several forms—cutaneous, inhalational, gastrointestinal, and injection anthrax—each varying in severity and mode of transmission. Anthrax is known for its ability to form durable spores that can survive in harsh environmental conditions for years, making it a public health concern both naturally and as a potential bioterrorism agent. ## Pace® Test Method for Anthrax Investigations The primary method for detecting *Bacillus anthracis* is quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), a molecular technique that amplifies specific DNA sequences, making it possible to quickly detect even small amounts of *Bacillus anthracis* genetic material in a sample. By targeting unique genetic markers, qPCR can quickly and accurately identify the presence of the bacterium. ![Pace Scientist in Full PPE working in laboratory. Pace Test Method for Anthrax Investigations.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Pace-Test-Method-for-Anthrax-investigation.avif "Pace Test Method for Anthrax investigation – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Anthrax FAQs Anthrax scares don’t happen every day, so when they do, it’s not uncommon to have questions. [Please reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) if you have additional questions or an immediate concern you’d like to discuss. What Disease Does Anthrax Cause? Although the bacterium *Bacillus anthracis* is often referred to as Anthrax, the name of the disease is Anthrax. How Are Anthrax Samples Collected? Surface sampling for Anthrax contamination typically involves the use of swabs or wipes to collect material from areas suspected of harboring *Bacillus anthracis* spores. Investigators use sterile swabs—often moistened with a suitable solution—or pre-moistened wipes to thoroughly rub over the target surfaces, ensuring that any spores present are effectively transferred onto the collection device. What Precautions Need to Be Taken When Collecting a Sample for Anthrax Analysis? In our experience, most Anthrax scares tend to be false alarms; however, it is far better to be safe than sorry. *Bacillus anthracis* is classified as a **Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) agent**, which means enhanced containment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols are required. Refer to [CDC Guidelines](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/anthrax/php/surface-sampling/index.html) for details. How Do I Ship a Potential Anthrax Sample to The Lab? When collecting samples, use sterile, leak-proof containers to prevent contamination and the spread of a potentially dangerous pathogen. Label samples clearly with all required information (sample type, collection date, suspected source, etc.). Environmental samples (surface swabs) can be kept at room temperature, but refrigeration is preferred. Next-day delivery is recommended for the best results. If samples need to be stored for any reason, keep them cool, but do NOT freeze. How Long Does Anthrax Testing Take? Once a sample is received, qPCR testing can typically be completed within 48 hours if the lab is notified in advance. If bioterrorism is suspected or there is a potential for further spread, we recommend working through [the Pace® Emergency Response Team](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/emergency-disaster/). Should I Use an Anthrax Lab Near Me for Faster Results? Anthrax analysis requires specialized techniques and laboratory technicians trained to perform the analysis safely and accurately. Not many commercial laboratories specialize in Anthrax analysis, so you may be better off overnighting your samples to a lab with the appropriate equipment and expertise. Our team can help you find the Pace® lab with the capacity and experience to provide fast results. ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_454b27f_item1) **Info Sheet: [Anthrax Testing in Surface Wipe Samples](https://info.pacelabs.com/pace-anthrax-testing-services)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Building Sciences --- ### [Fecal Source Tracking](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/fecal-source-tracking/) **Published:** January 7, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Fecal Source Tracking Services Pace® offers fecal source tracking services designed to help communities, businesses, and environmental professionals identify and address sources of contamination in water systems. Utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and rigorous analytical standards, our team can identify the presence of fecal indicator bacteria and help identify likely sources. Our fast, reliable analyses give you the actionable insights needed to protect public health and maintain regulatory compliance. [ Contact Pace® about Fecal Source Tracking Services Contact Pace® about Fecal Source Tracking Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![Gloved hand moving petri dish with cultures. What is Fecal Source Tracking?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/what-is-fecal-source-tracking.avif "what is fecal source tracking – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is Fecal Source Tracking? Fecal Source Tracking is used to detect the presence and identify the origin of fecal contamination. While all fecal contamination can present health issues, human fecal matter is considered the most dangerous as it can carry harmful pathogens like bacteria (e.g., *E.coli*, *Salmonella*, *Shigella*), viruses (e.g., *norovirus*, *hepatitis A*, *rotavirus*), and parasites (e.g., *Giardia* and *Cryptosporidium*)*.* In addition, understanding the source of the contamination can help in the creation of effective remediation strategies. ## How Is Fecal Source Tracking Used? Fecal Source Tracking can be useful in a variety of scenarios to aid health officials, environmental agencies, and water utilities in taking precise, informed actions to safeguard public health. ![Environmental Engineers taking water samples at contaminated area. How is Fecal Source Tracking Used?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/How-Is-Fecal-Source-Tracking-Used.avif "How Is Fecal Source Tracking Used – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Recreational Water Fecal Source Tracking is widely used to ensure public safety in recreational waters, including public beaches and swimming pools. Contamination in these areas can stem from a variety of causes, such as sewage overflows, urban runoff, and animal waste. Flood Remediation Excessive precipitation and waterline breaks heighten the risk of sewage entering surface waters or stormwater systems. Fecal Source Tracking can rapidly detect the presence of fecal matter and identify its source, enabling emergency responders to issue the appropriate advisories, prioritize cleanup efforts, and prevent widespread outbreaks of waterborne diseases. Sewage Spills Groundwater is a vital source of drinking water in many regions. When contamination occurs due to failing septic systems or leaking sewer lines, Fecal Source Tracking can determine the source and inform corrective actions. Agricultural Runoff Runoff from fields and pastures can also lead to groundwater contamination. Identifying human versus animal sources is essential for preventing long-term exposure to pathogens and ensuring regulatory compliance for drinking water safety. ## What Are Fecal Indicator Bacteria? Fecal indicator bacteria provide a means of assessing the presence of fecal matter. However, since these bacteria are present in the digestive trac of all warm-blooded animals, including humans, they cannot be used to pinpoint the source of the contamination. There are three main types of fecal indicator bacteria: *Enterococci* *Enterococci* can be used to monitor fecal contamination in both marine and freshwater environments. In particular, recreational water samples are often evaluated for *Enterococci* as this bacterium is strongly associated with gastrointestinal illness. Fecal Coliforms Fecal coliform bacteria are a broad group of bacteria that thrive in the intestines of humans and animals. However, despite the name, a few organisms in this category are also found in the natural environment, so without more precise identification, fecal coliform testing is not a precise indicator of fecal contamination. Fecal coliforms are occasionally referenced in water quality regulations; however, testing for total coliforms and *E. coli* is more frequently mandated. *Escherichia Coli. (E. Coli)* *E. coli* is a type of fecal coliform bacteria that is found only in the digestive system of warm-blooded animals, so it is one of the best fecal indicator bacteria for fecal contamination. *E. coli* analysis is almost always the preferred analysis for freshwater samples, including drinking water and recreational water, as the infection rate and severity of illness can be greater than that of *Enterococci*. As with other fecal indicator bacteria, more advanced analysis is required to determine the source of the contamination. ![Enterococcus colony bacteria culture growth on a petri dish. What are fecal indicator bacteria?](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/What-are-fecal-indicator-bacteria.avif "What are fecal indicator bacteria – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FECAL SOURCE TRACKING OR TO REQUEST A QUOTE [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Determining the Source of Fecal Contamination *Bacteroides* are a group of bacteria predominantly found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals. Unlike fecal indicator bacteria, *Bacteroides* species are highly host-specific, meaning certain strains are unique to humans while others are found only in particular animal species. This specificity allows scientists to use molecular techniques, such as quantitative PCR assays (qPCR), to detect and identify *Bacteroides* DNA from various sources. By targeting genetic markers unique to human-associated *Bacteroides*, researchers can pinpoint contamination events, such as sewage or failing septic systems. Likewise, animal-specific markers can reveal agricultural runoff or wildlife contributions. ## Additional FAQs Here are a few of the more common questions we receive about Fecal Source Tracking. If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to [contact us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/contact-environmental-sciences/). Can Fecal Contamination Testing Be Performed on a Dry Surface? Yes! Many bacteria, viruses, and parasites found in fecal matter can survive on dry surfaces, sometimes for days, weeks, or even longer, depending on the organism and environmental conditions. Specialized swabbing techniques can be used to sample dried surfaces for fecal contamination. Testing dry surfaces is particularly useful for flood remediation. Can Total Coliform Analysis Be Used to Detect Fecal Contamination? Total coliforms testing is often mandated for drinking water compliance and baseline safety. However, while total coliforms include bacteria found in the digestive tract, they also encompass species commonly present in soil, water, and vegetation that have no connection to fecal matter. Therefore, their presence alone does not necessarily indicate fecal contamination. What Is the Difference Between Fecal Source Tracking (FST) And Microbial Source Tracking (MST)? Fecal Source Tracking is a specialized subset within the broader field of Microbial Source Tracking, which encompasses analysis of a diverse range of microorganisms beyond those associated with fecal contamination. Examples include environmental bacteria (e.g., [*Pseudomonas*, *Legionella*](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/)), cyanobacteria responsible for harmful algal blooms, industrially relevant microbes, and [fungi or molds](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/mold-and-fungal-testing/). Additionally, Microbial Source Tracking can be used to detect and identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria and microbes involved in natural or man-made pollution events, such as those originating from soil, decaying vegetation, wastewater effluent, or industrial runoff. ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_765f214_item1) - [Blog Posts ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_765f214_item2) **Info Sheet: [Sewage Contamination and Microbial Source Tracking](https://info.pacelabs.com/pas_bsci_sewage-contamination-microbial-source-tracking)** **Blog Post: [Using Fecal Source Tracking to Detect and Identify Fecal Contamination and Protect Public Health](https://www.pacelabs.com/building-sciences/using-fecal-source-tracking-to-detect-and-identify-fecal-contamination-and-protect-public-health/)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Building Sciences --- ### [My Account](https://www.pacelabs.com/my-account/) **Published:** January 17, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** [ PacePort PacePort ](https://paceport.pacelabs.com/ClientPortal/authenticate/loginForm.jsp) ## Other Client Portals - [Altoona, PA](https://element.fairwaylaboratories.com/) (formerly Fairway Laboratories) - [Bakersfield, CA](https://www.bclabs.com/bclabnet/) (formerly BC Laboratories) - [Baton Rouge, LA ](https://clientaccess.gcal.com/PublicAccess/login.aspx?__hstc=168035390.a0aedbc67cdb5363eba80a81687f8b24.1608057608783.1608065084760.1608069053283.4&__hssc=168035390.5.1608069053283&__hsfp=4229762137) (formerly GCAL) - [Dulles, VA](https://auth.bsci.pacelabs.cloud/Account/Login) (formerly Aerobiology) - [East Longmeadow, MA](https://contest3.promium.com/) (formerly Con-Test Labs) - [Indiana, PA](http://element.envlabs.com/) (formerly Environmental Service Laboratories – ESL) - [Fairfield, NJ](https://ffdata.pacelabs.com/) (formerly Aqua Pro-Tec Labs) - [McHenry, IL, Peoria, IL & Hazelwood, MO](https://pdc.promium.com/) (formerly PDC Laboratories) - [Oklahoma City, OK – **Environmental**](https://pace-okc.limsexpress.net/software/html5.html?user=@PaceOKCEnviroReports&pwd=Pac3-OKC-3nv1r0-W3b) (formerly QuanTEM Laboratories) For historic data collected prior to 12/02/2025, please contact your Project Manager. - [Oklahoma City, OK – **Food Safety**](https://pace-okc.limsexpress.net/software/html5.html?user=@PaceOKCFoodReports&pwd=Pac3-OKC-F00d-W3b) (formerly QuanTEM Food Safety Laboratories). 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Stay Ahead. As an extension to your team, you can count on us to move at your pace and provide a smooth journey through your environmental and analytical projects.. That’s our commitment to you and our partnership. Please use the links below to access the Pace® Analytical Terms and Conditions. #### For agreements dated as of July 21, 2025, until April 29, 2026 [Pace® Analytical Terms and Conditions April 2026](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/Terms%20and%20Conditions%20Archive%20(live%20on%20website%20-%20do%20not%20delete)/PAS%20T%20and%20Cs%20archive/pas-standard-terms%20-%20agreements%20dated%20on%20or%20after%20April%2030-2026.pdf) #### For agreements dated on or after July 21, 2025\* [Pace® Analytical Terms and Conditions July 2025](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/Terms%20and%20Conditions%20Archive%20(live%20on%20website%20-%20do%20not%20delete)/PAS%20T%20and%20Cs%20archive/pas-standard-terms%20-%20agreements%20dated%20on%20or%20after%20July%2021-2025.pdf) For agreements dated prior, please contact your Pace® representative. *\*Pace® reserves the right to amend its Terms and Conditions from time to time, at its sole discretion. It is your responsibility to review and understand the Terms and Conditions governing your Agreement. We recommend that you print and retain a copy of your applicable Terms and Conditions for your records.* **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Food Safety & Nutraceutical](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/food-safety-nutraceutical/) **Published:** February 23, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted A2LA Accredited Lab Partner for Food Safety & Nutraceutical Testing and Analysis Pace® delivers industry-leading food safety and nutraceuticals testing services backed by advanced methodologies and deep analytical expertise. From rapid pathogen detection to shelf-life and validation studies, our experts combine advanced testing capabilities with regulatory insight to produce accurate, defensible results—fast. With a strong commitment to customer service, clear communication, and responsive project support, Pace® helps clients protect their brands, ensure compliance, and bring safe, high-quality products to market with confidence. ### CONTACT PACE® TODAY [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Food-Services-Testing.avif "Food-Services-Testing.avif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") What is Food Safety Testing? Food Safety Testing evaluates the presence and concentration of microbiological and chemical components in food products, dietary supplements, and related matrices. As an essential component of food safety and quality assurance programs, food testing requires rigorous methodologies and strict quality controls to ensure reliable, defensible results. What is the difference between microbiology food testing and chemistry food testing? Microbiology food testing focuses on living microorganisms in food, while chemistry food testing focuses on the non-living chemical components and contaminants in food. Microbiology and chemistry food testing work in tandem to protect consumers and brands by ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance through comprehensive analysis of both microbial and chemical hazards. What are shelf-life studies and why are they important? Shelf-life studies are scientific evaluations conducted on foods, beverages, and nutraceuticals to determine the period they remain safe, stable, and high-quality. These studies are essential for establishing optimal expiration dates, maintaining product quality, and ensuring regulatory compliance. By identifying when a product may become unsafe or degrade in taste, texture, or nutritional value, shelf-life studies help manufacturers reduce recalls and optimize supply chains while maintaining consumer trust. ## United States Food Safety and Nutraceutical Regulation The U.S. food safety system is a science-based framework primarily overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), with each agency overseeing different segments of the food supply. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) strengthened the FDA’s role by expanding its authority to focus on preventive controls, produce safety standards, and oversight of imported foods. Nutraceuticals are generally regulated as a subset of foods under this framework. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Oversees approximately 80% of the food supply, including produce, seafood, and packaged goods. They also regulate both finished dietary supplement products and dietary ingredients. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS): Oversees the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products through continuous inspection and enforcement. They also regulates the use of the term "organic" on supplement labels through the National Organic Program (NOP). FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act): Strengthened food safety laws by shifting the regulatory focus from responding to contamination to preventing it. Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994: The cornerstone law that defines dietary supplements as a category of food rather than drugs. Under DSHEA, products do not require FDA approval for safety or efficacy before they are sold; instead, the FDA acts as a reactive body after products enter the market. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Tracks, investigates, and analyzes foodborne illness outbreaks to inform prevention efforts. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/US-Food-Safety-and-Nutraceutical-Regulation.avif "US-Food-Safety-and-Nutraceutical-Regulation.avif – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Need Food Safety Testing? Contact us Now! [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Setting the Pace® for Trusted Food Testing Services Ensure confidence in every product you bring to market with food safety and nutraceutical testing designed for today’s risks and regulations. Pace® combines deep scientific expertise with cutting-edge microbiology and chemistry capabilities to uncover pathogens, confirm ingredient integrity, and identify hidden contaminants before they pose a risk. Our advanced analytical, molecular, and culture-based methods deliver rapid, reliable insights that strengthen compliance, labeling accuracy, and product consistency. From everyday testing to critical contamination response, Pace® provides expert support to protect consumers, ensure product quality, and safeguard your brand. - Comprehensive testing for bacteria, yeasts, molds, and high-priority pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli - Assessment and verification of HACCP plans, sanitation programs, and manufacturing controls - Analysis of moisture, pH, and nutritional parameters to support formulation and labeling accuracy - Detection of pesticides, heavy metals, and mycotoxins across food and nutraceutical products - Expert guidance to meet FDA and USDA requirements, minimize recall risk, and protect brand reputation - Comprehensive shelf-life and validation studies that provide reliable, actionable data to ensure your product remains safe, stable, and market-ready ## WHO WE SERVE Food Production Companies 1 Food Packaging Companies 2 Nutraceutical Manufacturers 3 Pet Food Producers 4 Food Production Companies Ensure that your products are free from harmful contaminants and meet regulatory standards before release, protecting consumers and brand integrity. 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Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives. ## Find your place at Pace® #### We need you — your curiosity, your talents, and your drive — to help us advance this important work. **Mobile Users:** Click the boxes below to learn more and browse open positions. ### PACE® CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Over 40 Years of Delivering Science Better. Pace® is built upon our people advancing science every day. See how you can build a career with Pace®. [ VIEW JOB POSTINGS ](https://pacelabs.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers) ## Benefits When you join Pace,® you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. ![Diversity-Jobs.png](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Diversity-Jobs-rkm1mhy5yd7s86pdn4jjdn837zkrfkg4sgi4qya4n4.png "Diversity-Jobs.png") ![rebranded-Badge-V3-01-1.png](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/rebranded-Badge-V3-01-1-rkm1miw05792jso0hmy5y4zjtdg4n9jv4l5m888qgw.png "rebranded-Badge-V3-01-1.png") - Competitive salaries - Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees across all Pace® divisions - Medical, dental and vision coverage - 401K retirement savings plan, 100% vested immediately in the employer’s match - Life, disability and voluntary benefits - Paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days - HSA - Wellness program - Flexible spending accounts - Tuition reimbursement - Option legal coverage and ID theft - Employee Assistance Program ## BE PART OF A CULTURE OF CAREER GROWTH ##### Working at Pace® is more than a job — it’s a gateway to a long and rewarding career. We work to understand your individual goals and make it a priority to support you every step of the way. No matter where or how you start at Pace®, we’re committed to helping you grow. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pace_Careers_Icon_career-pathways-1-150x150.png "Pace_Careers_Icon_career-pathways.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ##### CAREER PATHWAYS ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pace_Careers_Icon_tuition-reimbursment-1-150x150.png "Pace_Careers_Icon_tuition-reimbursment.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ##### TUITION REIMBURSEMENT ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pace_Careers_Icon_professional-memberships-1-150x150.png "Pace_Careers_Icon_professional-memberships.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ##### PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS [ Meet Our People Meet Our People ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/) The best advice I received when making my transition into the pharmaceutical industry was that I would learn more in one year working at a contract organization than I could learn in three years at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. In a contract organization, I work with and learn from expert scientists representing the entire cross section of the pharmaceutical industry. – Jonathan Neidigh, Associate Director, Ph.D. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/202001-Pace-Oakdale-2583-crop-1.jpg) Events like happy hour with my team, a chili cook-off across the department, or free tickets to a baseball game” open to anyone in the company are frequent and create a great sense of community with the people I work with. Through those events I have made lasting friendships with many of my coworkers, two of which just got married to each other after having met working at Pace®! Between my career development over the last 4 years and the friends I have made along the way I can confidently say that working for CROs has been the right decision for me. – Kevin Bruns, Associate Scientist II ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pace-Life-Sciences-team-1.jpg) A reputable CRO is able to maintain its workforce because there are many big companies in various stages of need and as some projects come to their conclusion, others are available to take their place. Upper management is generally more approachable and more accessible in a small company such as a CRO, which provides more opportunity to offer input or suggestions and have them be given legitimate consideration. – Leif Irgens– Pr. Scientist, Ph.D. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Two-employees-talking-1.jpg) ### Air Environmental Testing Lab with Jennifer McCurdy at Pace® Labs ### Mastering Radioactive Analysis: Ron Eidson’s Story & Pace® Expertise ### Wet Chemistry Testing: Kayla Coble’s Journey & Expertise at Pace® ### Toxicity Testing with Mike Lowe of Pace® Labs ### Why Work for a Contract Organization? ![careers at Pace, Pace Scientists, Pace Employees](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pace_Careers_Pace-people-pattern-1-1-1024x879.png "Pace_Careers_Pace-people-pattern-1.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## We are one pace® We are all connected by a shared commitment to curiosity, innovation and, of course, science. Our team extends across the country. We have different specialties, and we speak different languages. Some wear lab coats and some wear suits. We are one Pace® — our core values unite us. ![careers at Pace, Pace employees, Pace scientists](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pace_Careers_Pace-people-pattern-2-1-1024x879.png "Pace_Careers_Pace-people-pattern-2.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [About Pace](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about-pace/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** # ABOUT PACE® Protecting our environment and communities starts here. We’re building a legacy of innovation and customer-focused relationships while making the world a safer, healthier place. Read on to learn more about Pace®. ## Our Mission For decades, Pace® has been committed to advancing science to ensure the health and safety of our communities and lives. We partner with you to provide the service, science, and data you need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Join us in working together to protect our environment and improve our health. Watch our video to learn more About Pace®! ## Decades of Experience and Committed Growth When Pace® was founded in 1978, the world was changing as new laws and regulations emerged to protect our environment and the health of the population. Our founders’ vision was to offer accurate, high-quality testing services to help our customers make the world safer and healthier. Over the years, the demand for testing has only increased as we continue to find ways to make a greater impact within our communities. Despite our growth, our promise to our partners has never wavered – we honor our commitments so you can honor yours. Learn more about Pace®, our history and our future. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/history-and-growth/) ![Pace_History_Graphic only_UPDATE_icons and images and dates only](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Pace_History_Graphic-only_UPDATE_icons-and-images-and-dates-only-rkm1kgmr5ahz59p61kwpd4z6m8n1ho9e72cifoo4cg.webp "Pace_History_Graphic only_UPDATE_icons and images and dates only") ## People Advancing Science® Each person at Pace® arrives to work each day with the goal of leaving the world cleaner, safer, and better than we found it. Our decisions today impact the future of the world. With this in mind, we choose to continuously innovate and grow so we can reach this goal with efficiency and integrity while remaining your preferred lab partner. We’re ready to achieve our bold mission together because we are the people advancing science. Click on the items below to learn more about Pace®. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PepAdvSci-Center-graphic-2-01.webp) Honor Our Commitments We understand that we are a component of your ability to provide downstream results to your customers. This understanding is the foundation of the Pace® brand promise. We will honor our commitments so you can honor yours. Flexible Response to Demand We recognize that your business needs are not a one-size-fits-all. We build our processes and systems with scalability and operate a responsive workplace to enhance productivity. This enables us to pivot as necessary to support your projects. Know our Customers We attribute much of our success to the lasting relationships we build with our customers. We get to know your business so we can anticipate your needs, provide a quick response, and offer expert advice. Innovation We proactively seek opportunities to be creative and improve, particularly around sustainability initiatives and reducing our impact on the environment. By investing in our facilities, equipment, and technology, researching and adopting new methodologies, and responding to market demands, we can ensure the quality of our processes, results, and data. Continuously Improve We are the People Advancing Science®. Our continuous improvement process was adopted from Lean and Six Sigma principles. We promise to never rest on our laurels for the sake of our customers and employees. Value Employees Our employees are the backbone of Pace®. We heavily invest in skills learning, career development, and tuition reimbursement programs, creating employment opportunities and promoting career progression. Integrity We operate our business to the highest degree of ethical standards to secure your trust and that of our team members. ### ESG COMMITMENT As People Advancing Science®, we are proud to meet or exceed state and federal laws governing waste management and actively work to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. [ Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/sustainability/) ![Pace Analytical. Reducing Solvent usage and emissions, Waste and solvent disposal, Glass/container disposal, Shipping weight requirements.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sustainability-shape_adjusted-with-all-text-01-1024x787.webp "sustainability shape_adjusted with all text-01 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Reducing Solvent usage and emissions Waste and solvent disposal Glass/container disposal Shipping weight requirements - Online Education - Lab Energy Audits - Reusable Coolers - Online Reporting - Courier Optimization - Solvent Recycling ![Collage of Pace Scientists.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Our-Stories.webp "Our Stories – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ### Our Stories Matter We are committed to creating an environment where all Pace® employees are free to be themselves. Each person brings a unique life story and experience to our team, and at the end of the day, their story and who they are matter. While we wish we were further in our journey, we remain dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community. 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Today, we are making bold strides to quantify and reduce our environmental impact, reaffirming our commitment to sustainability by pursuing innovative solutions to reduce our footprint even further. Because hoping for a better, more sustainable future isn’t enough; we’re creating it. ![Sustainability at Pace.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sustainabilty-image-2.png "sustainabilty-image-2.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Sustainability report cover image.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sustainability-report-image.png "sustainability-report-image.png – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") The Pace® mission has never wavered: To protect the environment and improve our health. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made over the years. Our impact has been innovative and meaningful. With our newly established, formalized Sustainability Program baselines, it’s also measurable. Join us as we embark on a new future of action. For more information on our progress, sign up for Sustainability Report updates. [ SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE ](https://info.pacelabs.com/pace-sustainability-report) We define success within the Pace® Sustainability Program through the shared understanding and commitment of our team. Our goal is to ensure our employees have the knowledge to confidently answer the question: ‘What is the focus of Pace® in sustainability?’ We are empowering our employees to provide a response that not only highlights a key area of our current initiatives, but also reflects our collective dedication to safeguarding the future of our ecological community. While we recognize that not every individual will share the same level of enthusiasm for each action we undertake, we are confident that the core principles of our sustainability efforts transparently demonstrate our profound commitment to environmental stewardship. Judy MorganChief Compliance Officer ## Learn about current sustainable practices at Pace®. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sustainability-interactive-graphic-with-background-01.webp) Reduced Volume Technology and Solvent Recycling Through a series of innovations in our labs, Pace® has implemented sustainable solutions that reduce the volume of sampling material required for testing while providing the same high-quality data results for our clients. This has led to reduced solvent waste, smaller sample containers, and efficiencies in packaging and shipping costs. Solvent recycling is the purification and reuse of used solvents. This process reduces resource conservation efforts, promotes responsible waste management practices, and reduces the amount of hazardous waste generated. Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is integral to our sustainability strategy. When systems, appliances, and buildings operate more efficiently, they require less energy to perform the same tasks. This results in lower greenhouse gas emissions and a reduced environmental footprint. Pace® is continuously seeking opportunities to improve efficiencies across our laboratory network to deliver high-quality results while using fewer natural resources. Online reporting Shifting from traditional paper reports to online reporting represents a significant stride towards sustainability. Embracing digital platforms for reporting reduces the demand for paper production, leading to lower environmental impacts. Online reporting enhances efficiency and accessibility, allowing for streamlined data management and facilitation of information while contributing to the broader goal of sustainability. Courier Optimization Courier optimization improves routes while reducing travel distances and fuel consumption. This leads to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy use. More efficient routes result in fewer miles driven, which makes accidents less likely and can lower the risk of driver fatigue. Reusable Sample Coolers Reusing coolers used to transport sampling material is a sustainable practice that extends the lifespan of coolers through multiple uses. It encourages responsible consumption habits by encouraging clients to consider the environmental impact of the reuse. This helps minimize the environmental impacts of manufacturing and disposal of single-use coolers. This is a simple yet effective approach to resource management. Online Education and Training Online education and training advance our sustainability goals by fostering accessible and eco-friendly learning environments. The digital nature of online education reduces the need for printed materials, cutting down on paper consumption, and lowering carbon footprint. The flexibility of online education facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing. Embracing digital platforms for training and education aligns with sustainability by promoting resource efficiency, and equal access to information, contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable landscape. ## Sustainability Commitment From the water we drink to the air we breathe and the medicines we take, the people of Pace® work in partnership with consulting firms, government agencies, industries, manufacturers, and others to provide the data to ensure the health and safety of all. [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Aseptic Fill-Finish](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/clinical-supplies-manufacturing/aseptic-fill-finish/) **Published:** September 6, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Proven Aseptic Fill-Finish Manufacturing of Clinical Supplies Manufacture your clinical supplies with confidence when you partner with our team. Whether your formulation is developed with established compounding processes and established sterilization procedures, or you seek support developing sterile, scalable processes and formulations, we offer customized solutions tailored to your needs. With diverse and adaptable operations, we efficiently fill your therapeutic into any standard vial or syringe using manual or automated fill-finish manufacturing systems. We carefully designed our facilities to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines, prioritizing your product’s safety and sterility. We maintain cleanroom certifications and have a successful track record of media fills. All filled materials undergo rigorous release testing and examination by our dedicated QC and QA teams before shipment to clinical sites, ensuring that it meets your highest standards. With onsite project management teams, we expedite testing and batch release to seamlessly support your needs through clinical to commercial campaigns. We also continuously expand our capabilities to serve you well with both current and future projects. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) [ Learn More Learn More ](https://info.pacelabs.com/aseptic-fill-finish-contract-manufacturing-expansion) ## Sterile-Fill Finish Manufacturing Expansion The demand for fill-finish manufacturing continues to grow due to the rising number of biologics and gene therapy products being developed, predominantly for parenteral administration. The increasing introduction of more convenient and user-friendly routes of administration for these products has also significantly contributed to the demand for more manufacturing capacity. Pace® Life Sciences recognizes the underlying market drivers influencing our clients’ advancements, which informs our latest investments to expand sterile filling contract manufacturing capabilities in Salem, NH. Explore the official debut of our Sterile Fill-Finish Center of Excellence. We look forward to helping advance your program to the next phase. ## Clinical Manufacturing Considerations Infrastructure Throughout the clinical phase, it is imperative that you maintain stringent regulatory compliance, scalability, and quality assurance requirements. Our aseptic fill-finish manufacturing facilities align with FDA, cGMP, and EU standards for Phase I and II clinical trial products and are monitored, controlled, and recorded for environmental monitoring in real-time. To maintain a clean and controlled environment, we use our dedicated Water for Injection (WFI) system and HVAC system equipped with 99.99% efficient HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters. Our facilities’ HVAC systems are strategically located in an easily serviced mezzanine, minimizing the risk of weather-related malfunctions. Optimal Batches During early-stage research you might encounter challenges with clinical trial media accessibility. Our ability to produce various batch sizes helps conserve your active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to save you time and money. We have a history of achieving consistently high yields without compromising quality, even with limited starting materials. Pace® Life Sciences offers both manual and automated sterile fill-finish clinical supplies manufacturing, which supports sponsors in scaling up production as their program advances through each phase. Batch Records Creating a comprehensive batch record is critical to meet regulatory requirements and ensure you have a successful clinical phase. Our batch records outline and document every step involved in manufacturing your product for clinical use, which is crucial for the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) section of an Investigational New Drug (IND) Application. We also execute smaller scale engineering runs to proactively address any potential challenges during an active production run. Bottle & Vial Selection Cost-effective solutions for your clinical trial materials are key to sustaining your program. We offer you access to validated bottles and vials that deliver substantial cost savings when suitable for your needs. Our validated media fills span a variety of bottle sizes, including 1cc, 3cc, and 7.5cc, as well as parenteral vial sizes in 2mL, 5mL, 10mL, and 20mL. ## Diverse Molecular Support ### Small Molecules Optimize your formulation and manufacturing processes to prepare for early phase clinical studies with our comprehensive support. [ Formulation Development Formulation Development ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/formulation-development/) [ Specialty Technologies Specialty Technologies ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/small-molecules/specialty-technologies/) ### Nucleic Acids Overcome complexity as you prepare your nucleic acid therapeutic for scale-up production with our services. We ensure your product’s purity and quality while effectively managing costs. [ Formulation Development Formulation Development ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/formulation-development/) [ Process Development Process Development ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/process-development/) ## Integrated Laboratory Services When your team needs additional CDMO support, our scientists are ready. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained experts can add power to your project. [ Clinical Packaging Clinical Packaging ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/clinical-packaging/) [ Central Lab Services Central Lab Services ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/) [ Fda Regulatory Consulting Fda Regulatory Consulting ](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/regulatory-and-compliance-fda-regulatory-consulting/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Custom Research and Development](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/custom-research-and-development/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Delivering Insights & Innovation Tailored to Your Program Support the analytical, formulation, and process development of your novel molecules with our custom research and development services. Scientific advances continue to spur the creation of innovative molecules and approaches for the treatment of diseases, and our team is ready to help your innovative drug programs success, no matter how unique. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Comprehensive Molecular Support The following examples outline our recent experience with novel molecules and drug product formulations. Virus Like Particles (VLPs) VLPs are assembled in vitro, which enables a greater diversity of cargos and modifications to the protein capsid compared to viruses that are cultured in living cells. Our experience includes analytical method development for the cargo and protein capsid as well as the fully formed particle before and after chemical modification. We then develop the VLP assembly and purification process and transfer it to a GMP facility for scaleup and process validation. Viral Vectors Viruses such as adenovirus, lentivirus, and adeno-associated virus (AAV) are a popular approach for delivering nucleic acid cargos to human cells because of their natural capabilities. Our experience includes analytical method development and characterization of therapeutic viruses. Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) LNPs are another approach to delivering nucleic acid molecules to human cells that, like VLPs, are assembled in vitro and thus support a wide variety of nucleic acid cargos. Our experience spans across multiple projects and includes analytical method development for both the drug substances (e.g., oligonucleotides, 1 or more RNAs and DNAs) and the LNP drug product. Additionally, we conduct analytical characterization, method validation, stability testing, and GLP release testing. We specialize in developing LNP formulations, including lyophilized formulations, and optimize LNP processes. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/custom-research-and-development/lipid-nanoparticles/) Nanoparticles Other nanoparticle assemblies are often utilized for therapeutic uses, including nanoparticles formed from metals or the associations of a cationic polymer with a nucleic acid polymer. Our experience spans across multiple projects and includes analytical method development, analytical characterization, and formulation development of diverse types of nanoparticles. Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) In this method, antibodies selectively bind to a target cell or tissue, allowing for delivery of a drug conjugate to a specific site. In addition to toxic drug or imaging molecule targeting using ADCs, we also have experience characterizing antibodies conjugated with different classes of oligonucleotides. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/custom-research-and-development/antibody-drug-candidates/) Gene Therapies As nucleic acid-based therapeutics continue to gain commercial approval, novel molecules beyond the currently approved mRNA, antisense oligonucleotide (ASO), and small interfering RNA (siRNA) are being developed as gene therapies. We have experience developing analytical methods and characterizing gene therapies ranging from small nucleotide drugs and highly modified oligonucleotides (e.g., ASO, siRNA, PMO/PPMO, PNA) to larger nucleic acid polymers (e.g., linear, single stranded mRNA, circular RNA, tRNA, gRNA/sgRNA, double stranded RNA, plasmid DNA). We also have experience developing the synthesis process for the enzymatic synthesis of RNA, scaling up, and successfully manufacturing a GMP batch. [**Learn More**](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/custom-research-development/gene-therapy/) ## Obtaining Orphan Drug Designations in the US and the EU for Rare Disease Treatments Orphan designation programs at the FDA and the EMA offer incentives for sponsors to stimulate drug development for rare diseases, which otherwise would not be profitable due to small patient populations. This presentation will focus on what the orphan designation and RPD programs are, the incentives for obtaining such designations, and the required data needed to position your drug for regulatory success. [ watch webinar watch webinar ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-orphan-drug-designations-odd-in-the-u.s.-the-eu) ## Integrated Laboratory Services When your team needs additional CDMO support, our scientists are ready. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained experts can add power to your project. [ Novel Molecules Novel Molecules ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/) [ Analytical Characterization Analytical Characterization ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/characterization/) [ Central Labs Central Labs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/) ## Additional Resources - [Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_370f6fc_item1) - [Technical Documents ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_370f6fc_item2) **[Gene Therapies: Integrated CMC Development Of Gene Therapies](https://info.pacelabs.com/genetherapies_webinar_landingpage)** **[Gene Therapy Development: Pathway To Commercialization](https://info.pacelabs.com/genetherapies_whitepaper_landingpage)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Gene Therapy](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/custom-research-development/gene-therapy/) **Published:** December 28, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Custom Approaches to Gene Therapy Development Leverage proven experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and a dedicated team of experts by partnering with us for your gene therapy research and development needs. Establishing a robust process for gene therapy drug production supports pre-clinical development and, ultimately, formulation development for clinical trial materials. We develop specific strategies for: - Secondary structure assessment and sizing - Oligomeric state of nucleic acid particles in solution - Purity analysis and quantitative detection of primary components - Degradation products in raw materials - Process samples and final drug substances Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Comprehensive-Molecular-Support_gene-therapy.webp "Comprehensive Molecular Support_gene therapy – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Comprehensive Molecular Support We provide full-service, extensive analysis capabilities for gene therapies, including analytical methods, physicochemical, biophysical, and/or biopharmaceutical characterization. Our team’s comprehensive experience coupled with our advanced GMP facilities provides the analytical support you need to progress your novel gene therapy through manufacturing and commercialization. ## Gene Therapy Development Resources ### Pathway To Commercialization [ Whitepaper Whitepaper ](https://info.pacelabs.com/genetherapies_whitepaper_landingpage) ### Integrated CMC Development [ Webinar Webinar ](https://info.pacelabs.com/genetherapies_webinar_landingpage) ## Obtaining Orphan Drug Designations in the US and the EU for Rare Disease Treatments Orphan designation programs at the FDA and the EMA offer incentives for sponsors to stimulate drug development for rare diseases, which otherwise would not be profitable due to small patient populations. This presentation will focus on what the orphan designation and RPD programs are, the incentives for obtaining such designations, and the required data needed to position your drug for regulatory success. [ watch webinar watch webinar ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-orphan-drug-designations-odd-in-the-u.s.-the-eu) ## Integrated Laboratory Services When your team needs additional CDMO support, our scientists are ready. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained experts add power to your project. [ Novel Molecules Novel Molecules ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/) [ Analytical Characterization Analytical Characterization ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/characterization/) [ Central Labs Central Labs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Drug Product Characterization](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/characterization/drug-product-characterization/) **Published:** September 6, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Characterization of Nucleic Acid Drug Products As nucleic acid therapeutics rapidly evolve; your development program may require innovative strategies tailored to these specialized products. Our experience spans various types of nucleic acid-based drug products, including high-concentration oligonucleotide formulations, lipid nanoparticles (LNP), virus-like particles (VLP), viruses, and other nanoparticle formulations. Within this dynamic landscape, gaining a deeper understanding of your therapeutic’s safety, effectiveness, and development potential is crucial. Analytical and biophysical drug product characterization provides insight into your drug product to support analytical, formulation, and process development. Our commitment extends beyond routine identity, purity, assay, and safety testing; we offer customized services and advanced characterization studies to meet your unique needs. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Lipid Nanoparticles Size Distribution, Zeta Potential Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) is the most common method for determining LNP sizes and, in an electric field, the zeta potential of particles. We also use Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) to determine the size distribution of nanoparticles. Less commonly used is Size Exclusion Chromatography with Multiple Angle Light Scattering (SEC-MALS) to determine both the size distribution and the absolute molecular mass of LNPs. Encapsulation Efficiency The quantity of nucleic acids entering the LNP manufacturing process is readily controlled, but the resulting LNPs contain a mixture of nucleic acids free of lipids partially encapsulated or bound to the LNP surface, and those that are fully encapsulated. We provide guidance and support based on our experience with multiple orthogonal approaches, including dye-based approaches (e.g. ribogreen) to characterize encapsulation efficiency of the nucleic acid packaging into lipid particles. LNP Composition It is important to control the ratio of each type of lipid in the nanoparticle. Our team routinely develops and uses chromatographic methods (e.g., HPLC, U(H)PLC with ELSD, CAD, or MS detectors) to determine the lipid composition in your LNPs sample. We also use tools such as LC-MS to characterize lipid degradation products, such as cholesterol oxidation. ## Viruses & Virus-like Particles ### Capsid Protein Characterization Our experts use multiple approaches to determine the protein composition in the particle capsid (e.g., H(U)PLC, capillary electrophoresis, LC-MS). We also characterize post-translational modifications to support manufacturing and identify any impurities observed in stability studies. ### Capsid Integrity While DLS can determine capsid size, we also offer SEC-MALS and asymmetric field flow fractionation (AF4) with MALS to characterize the size and composition of viral particles. These approaches are orthogonal to analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC) and microscopy (e.g., cryoTEM). ## Integrated Laboratory Services Characterization insights apply across the development timeline, and our experts are ready to sync with your project. Discover additional opportunities for us to partner with you. [ Analytical Characterization Analytical Characterization ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/characterization/) [ Analytical Development Analytical Development ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/analytical-development/) [ Formulation Development Formulation Development ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/nucleic-acids/formulation-development/) ## Additional Resources - [Webinars ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_15e3bc7_item1) - [Technical Documents ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_15e3bc7_item2) [**On-Demand Webinar: Pharmaceutical Development of Oligonucleotides**](https://info.pacelabs.com/pharmaceutical-development-of-oligonucleotides-registration-0) [**Integrated CMC Development of Gene Therapies**](https://info.pacelabs.com/genetherapies_webinar_landingpage) [**Gene Therapy Development Pathway to Commercialization**](https://info.pacelabs.com/genetherapies_whitepaper_landingpage) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Lipid Nanoparticles](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cdmo-cro-services/novel-molecules/custom-research-and-development/lipid-nanoparticles/) **Published:** September 6, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Leverage Lipid Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery in Your Formulation Ensure your nucleic acid cargo is well protected and appropriately delivered with our lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) support services. LNPs are common delivery methods to administer nucleic acid-based therapeutics and are compatible with multiple routes of administration, including intravenous, subcutaneous, and inhaled. These molecules protect nucleic acids from the surrounding environment and target their delivery to the tissue or cell type where action is required. We offer analytical method development, characterization, and testing for both your nucleic acid cargo and LNP products. Additionally, we provide LNP formulation and process development services. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Lipid Nanoparaticle Formulation While LNP formulations and LNP delivery vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in nucleic acid therapeutic development, there are certain aspects to their behavior and functionality that often require expert support. Size Distribution LNPs are able to carry nucleic acids of multiple sizes and chemical identities. However, if the cargo exceeds the recommended dimensions, then the product must be monitored for toxicity risks and encapsulation inefficiencies. Our development team helps determine the hydrodynamic radius, polydispersity, and zeta potential to ensure proper packaging and limiting risks related to toxicity. Composition Formulating nucleic acids with a mixture of lipids is a stochastic process which requires careful monitoring to ensure an appropriate final formulation and composition. We develop custom methods to achieve the highest resolution and sensitivity for each lipid mixture used during the formulation process. Encapsulation Efficiency The dosing of mRNA delivered using LNPs as a vector is determined by mRNA concentration. If encapsulation efficiency is not well controlled, then a fixed dose of nucleic acid may correspond to highly variable dose of lipids. The variability could impact treatment efficacy or induce toxicity due to high lipid doses. To address this, we utilize a panel of orthogonal methods to determine encapsulation efficiency, ensuring robust and reliable control of this critical quality attribute. ## Obtaining Orphan Drug Designations in the US and the EU for Rare Disease Treatments Orphan designation programs at the FDA and the EMA offer incentives for sponsors to stimulate drug development for rare diseases, which otherwise would not be profitable due to small patient populations. This presentation will focus on what the orphan designation and RPD programs are, the incentives for obtaining such designations, and the required data needed to position your drug for regulatory success. [ watch webinar watch webinar ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-orphan-drug-designations-odd-in-the-u.s.-the-eu) ## Integrated Laboratory Services When your team needs additional CDMO support, our scientists are ready. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained experts can add power to your project. 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Despite advances in protein engineering, conjugates are highly heterogeneous. Intrinsic heterogeneity significantly affects the complexity of the discovery and development pathway. Fortunately, our experience across small molecules and biologics provides a comprehensive background well suited to the development of ADCs and other polymer-drug conjugations. Our development facilities offer the full component of analytical tools and resident expertise and also the appropriate environmental controls and procedures to safely handle highly potent compounds. Ready To Get Started? Call: [612.656.1175](tel:6126561175) or [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Comprehensive Molecular Support Analytical Characterization Analytical characterization plays an important role in ensuring product integrity and manufacturing consistency, which are essential for demonstrating drug safety and efficacy. However, the heterogeneity of ADCs makes analytical characterization particularly challenging. The selection of appropriate analytical techniques depends on the properties of the linker, the drug, and the choice attachment site. Our team uses numerous orthogonal analytical methods to characterize ADC physicochemical and biophysical properties, including high resolution mass spectrometry-based techniques, chromatographic techniques, electrophoresis, particulates analysis, and hybrid techniques. Physicochemcail & Biophysical Characterization Our characterization screening leverages a fundamental understanding of conjugate chemical and biophysical behaviors and how these are impacted by drug load. The formation of aggregates is a common degradation mechanism, so assessing the propensity for self-association is a critical parameter to enable efficient and effective formulation development. While reversible association is generally less problematic than irreversible association, high concentration and formulation conditions such as pH and ionic strength can alter the equilibrium toward the formation of irreversible aggregates. Early assessment of the propensity to form reversible and irreversible aggregates significantly contributes to developing appropriate analytical techniques in advance. Various mechanical stresses during sample preparation and manufacturing process have the potential to induce conformational changes leading to loss of activity, adsorption, aggregation, and precipitation. Understanding which stressors cause instability directly affects sample handling, formulation, and process development. We develop mechanism-based approaches to stabilize the molecule with knowledge of the degradation pathways at different pH values. Aside from the logistical need to prevent degradation, instability caused by storage or process conditions compromises the accurate interpretation of studies during development. Formulation & Process Development After determining formulation boundaries with solubility, stability, and target pH parameters, our team drives forward with formulation and process development in tandem. We optimize your formulation through a series of experiments and define robustness with a Design of Experiment (DOE) approach. Our team also conducts discrete studies when appropriate. The resulting samples are assessed under accelerated stress conditions to select the most stable formulations with sufficient solubility. As a result of these experiments, we develop a stable formulation with the desired TPP when placed on long-term stability. ## Obtaining Orphan Drug Designations in the US and the EU for Rare Disease Treatments Orphan designation programs at the FDA and the EMA offer incentives for sponsors to stimulate drug development for rare diseases, which otherwise would not be profitable due to small patient populations. This presentation will focus on what the orphan designation and RPD programs are, the incentives for obtaining such designations, and the required data needed to position your drug for regulatory success. [ watch webinar watch webinar ](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-orphan-drug-designations-odd-in-the-u.s.-the-eu) ## Integrated Laboratory Services When your team needs additional CDMO support, our scientists are ready. Our state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained experts can add power to your project. 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Services we provide include: - Water Infection Control Risk Assessments - Environmental Risks Assessment - Water Safety and Management Planning - Water Safety and Management Plan and Policy Audits - Onsite Sampling and Sampling Plans for Waterborne Pathogens - Water Safety and Management Plan Implementation Services [ Contact Pace® Today ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) [ Contact Pace® Today ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA) Many construction projects can negatively impact water quality, causing spikes in waterborne pathogens like *Legionella*. These events include excavation, water main breaks, water pressure changes, brown water events, construction materials, dormancy prior to occupancy, and ineffective disinfection during or after commissioning. An ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) is designed to minimize exposure to dust, mold, pathogens, and other contaminants that may be disturbed or introduced during construction events. Adding W(ater) to ICRA helps protect customers, employees, patients and the general public from waterborne pathogens as well. A WICRA can also protect your organization’s reputation from the consequences of outbreaks due to construction-related risks. ## Environmental Risk Assessments For Waterborne Pathogens Waterborne pathogens are a significant threat to building systems and recreational water sources as many of the diseases they cause can be debilitating or even fatal. The first step in water management planning is to perform an environmental risk assessment that identifies potential hotspots for waterborne pathogens. Pace® has provided environmental risk assessments to hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, industrial facilities, and other commercial and residential buildings for almost three decades. We can help you identify potential sources of waterborne pathogen contamination, evaluate the likelihood of human exposure, and formulate effective strategies to mitigate the risks. [ Protect Your Facilities with Pace® ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Water Safety And Management Plans Pace® water management plans help organizations comply with ASHRAE 188 and state regulations for Legionella risk management in building water systems. 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Our audit services include onsite audits, review of plan documentation, and annual reviews as required by ASHRAE 188. Onsite Sampling And Sampling Plans For Waterborne Pathogens Don’t have time to sample or not sure how? Pace® can do it for you! Not only will we travel to your site to collect your samples, but we’ll also give you a sampling plan so your team knows where water samples are being collected and why. Water Management Plan Implementation Services Implementing a water safety and management plan to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases can be demanding. Pace® can help you ensure your program is a success. Our services include participation on your water management team, program oversight, onsite quarterly sampling, annual audits, and plan updates. ## Additional Resources - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_a464229_item1) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_a464229_item2) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_a464229_item3) [***Legionella* Emergency Response**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-outbreak-response/) [***Legionella* Testing Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella/) [**Waterborne Pathogens**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/waterborne-pathogens/) **eBook: [*Legionella* in the Built Environment](https://info.pacelabs.com/ebook-legionella-in-the-built-environment)** **Info Sheet: [Water Management Planning](https://info.pacelabs.com/water-management-planning-services)** **Info Sheet: [Water Infection Control Risk Assessment (WICRA)](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-wicra-info-sheet)** **Info Sheet: [Assessing Your Legionella Risk](https://info.pacelabs.com/assessing-your-legionella-risk-info-sheet)** **Webinar: [Ensuring Patient Safety: Water Management Strategies in Healthcare](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-ensuring-patient-safety-water-management-strategies-in-healthcare)** [**AAMI ST108 Testing Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/aami-st108-testing-services/) [ Call Now Call now ](tel:+14122815335) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Building Sciences --- ### [PFAS Blogs](https://www.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace/pfas-blogs/) **Published:** September 18, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ### Search by Term: Search ###### Enter search term and click Search. 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By partnering with Pace®, cruise lines can ensure timely detection and rapid response, protecting passengers and crew from legionellosis, supporting compliance with health and safety regulations, and preserving market reputation. ![Cruise ship on calm water in open ocean. Preventing Cruise Ship Infections: Legionnaire's Disease.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Preventing-Cruise-Ship-Infections_Legionnaires-Disease.avif "Preventing Cruise Ship Infections_Legionnaires Disease – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/What-is-Legionella.avif "What is Legionella – Pace Analytical") ## What is *Legionella*? *Legionella* is a type of bacteria commonly found in freshwater environments, such as lakes and streams. However, it can become a serious health concern when it grows and spreads in manmade water systems, including those found on cruise ships. The bacteria thrive in warm water settings like hot tubs, spas, showers, and decorative fountains, making these areas potential sources for outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease—a severe form of pneumonia caused by inhaling water droplets containing *Legionella*. Because cruise ships feature complex water systems and serve large groups of people in close quarters, they are particularly vulnerable to the rapid spread of this infection. ## Frequently Asked Questions: *Legionella* on Cruise Ships It’s crucial for cruise ship operators to get the facts about *Legionella* so they can make informed decisions to protect the health of passengers and crew. Here are answers to some of the most common questions we hear. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, [please reach out to us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). ![2 petri dishes under a microscope. Legionella frequently asked questions.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Legionella-Frequently-asked-questions.avif "Legionella Frequently asked questions – Pace Analytical") How Frequently Do *Legionella* Outbreaks Occur on Cruise Ships? A study of water samples from 9 vessels, 42% were found to contain *Legionella.* When *Legionella* infections occur onboard cruise ships, they can have significant health impacts due to the close quarters and shared water systems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health authorities have documented several incidents over the years, highlighting the importance of ongoing vigilance. While not an everyday occurrence, the risk is persistent enough that cruise operators must implement strict water management and monitoring protocols to prevent and control potential outbreaks. What are the Potential Signs of a *Legionella* Outbreak on a Cruise Ship? Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia, but it is part of a broader group of illnesses known as legionellosis. Legionellosis encompasses both Legionnaires’ disease and a milder infection called Pontiac fever, which can cause flu-like symptoms without pneumonia. After exposure to *Legionella* bacteria, symptoms typically begin to appear within 2 to 10 days in sensitive individuals, with most cases developing around 5 to 6 days after contact with contaminated water sources. Early signs often include fever, chills, muscle aches, and headache, followed by cough and shortness of breath as the illness progresses. Prompt recognition of these symptoms is essential for timely diagnosis and treatment, especially in cruise ship environments where rapid response can help prevent further spread. What are the Hot Spots for *Legionella* Growth on a Cruise Ship? *Legionella* bacteria can colonize several types of water systems on cruise ships. As with hospitality more broadly, hot tub infections are prime suspects in an outbreak. However, anywhere water is stored or circulated at temperatures between 77°F and 113°F can become a hot spot for *Legionella* growth. While hot tubs, showers, and decorative fountains are commonly recognized as high-risk areas, ice machines are another potential hot spot that many people overlook. Even though ice machines operate at cooler temperatures, they can harbor biofilms in internal mechanisms and water lines, especially if left unused or not regularly sanitized. These biofilms can support the survival and proliferation of *Legionella*, posing a risk whenever ice is used in food or drinks on board. Cooling towers on cruise ships can also pose a risk for *Legionella* growth, especially if they are part of traditional open or closed-loop systems that utilize fresh water. These systems can create the warm, moist environments that *Legionella* bacteria favor, particularly if maintenance lapses allow biofilms and scale to accumulate. In contrast, seawater heat exchangers are generally considered to pose a lower risk for *Legionella* proliferation because the higher salinity and different chemical composition of seawater are less conducive to bacterial survival. Inadequate maintenance of these water systems is a key factor that allows the bacteria to flourish. In addition, periods of disuse—such as when certain facilities are not used for extended stretches—enable the formation of biofilms inside pipes and equipment, which provide a protective environment where *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens can multiply. Do We Need to Worry About *Legionella* In Our Drinking Water? It is possible, but not common, for passengers and crew to become ill from drinking water contaminated with *Legionella*. The primary route of infection is through the inhalation of tiny water droplets (aerosols) that contain *Legionella* bacteria. While drinking contaminated water is less likely to lead to illness, it can still pose a risk, particularly when individuals with weakened immune systems, underlying lung conditions, or other vulnerabilities inadvertently aspirate (breathe in) water droplets while drinking. Maintaining clean, properly treated water systems on cruise ships is critical for minimizing all possible routes of *Legionella* exposure, not to mention exposure to other waterborne pathogens. How Often Should We Test Our Water Systems for *Legionella* to Prevent an Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease? Health authorities, such as the [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP](https://www.cdc.gov/control-legionella/php/guidance/cruise-ship-operators.html)), provide specific recommendations for the monitoring and management of onboard water systems, including routine testing for *Legionella* bacteria. Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) offers [guidance on ship sanitation](https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241546690) to control *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens. Compliance with these standards is essential for protecting passenger and crew health and is often required for ships operating in U.S. waters or under certain international flags. National and regional authorities may also impose their own requirements, so cruise operators must stay informed of the latest legal obligations and best practices. Water management plans that include regular documentation, testing schedules, and evidence of corrective actions are typically required to demonstrate compliance during inspections. These measures are designed to ensure that potential *Legionella* risks are identified and managed proactively, minimizing the likelihood of outbreaks on board. Who Should I Call if I Start Seeing Symptoms of a *Legionella* Outbreak Onboard a Vessel? Pace® offers comprehensive *Legionella* Outbreak Response services designed to support cruise ship operators in the event of suspected *Legionella* detection. This team can be reached 24/7 at [412-281-5335](tel:+14122815335). To discuss routine testing for *Legionella* and other waterborne pathogens or explore our water management planning services, [contact the Pace® Building Sciences team](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). Can Passengers Do Anything to Help Us Prevent a *Legionella* Outbreak? Passengers can play a role in helping to prevent a *Legionella* outbreak by staying informed and practicing good hygiene while onboard. For example, they should avoid tampering with water system fixtures, promptly report any issues with water quality (such as unusual taste, odor, or discoloration), and follow posted guidelines regarding the use of showers, hot tubs, and other water features. Additionally, individuals with higher risk factors should take extra precautions, such as avoiding aerosol-generating activities or areas with stagnant water. By remaining vigilant and communicating concerns to ship staff, passengers contribute to the overall safety and health of everyone on the vessel. ## *Legionella* Emergency Response Services The Pace® emergency response team includes experts in microbiology, engineering, water treatment, infection prevention, communication, public health, and medicine. 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[ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace/life-sciences-blog/) [ ](#top) --- ### [Ken Beyer](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/ken-beyer/) **Published:** December 5, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![Ken Beyer, CEO Pace® Analytical.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ken-Beyer.avif "Ken Beyer – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Ken Beyer is President and CEO of Pace®, bringing over 25 years of executive experience in logistics, technology, and global operations. Previously, he was CEO of Transportation Insight and Nolan Transportation Group, leading them to become the fourth largest U.S. transportation management provider with $5B+ in revenue. Beyer also served as President at Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services, overseeing a $4B logistics operation across 39 countries. He co-founded CloudBlue Technologies, later acquired by Ingram Micro, and began his career as a management consultant at Ernst & Young. He holds an Architectural Engineering degree from Kansas State University. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Judith Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/judith-morgan/) **Published:** January 30, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![Judith (Judy) Morgan Pace Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Judith-Morgan_8-24.webp "Judith Morgan_8-24 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Judith (Judy) Morgan serves Pace® as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, providing the leadership and experience required to manage a strong compliance program while overseeing initiatives that impact ethics, sustainability, quality, and EHS. Highly regarded as one of the best-known compliance professionals in the industry, she has held multiple committee chair and board roles in industry and professional organizations. Ms. Morgan brings 30+ years of experience to the Pace® executive management team. Ms. Morgan received a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from Austin Peay State University and earned an M.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry from Western Kentucky University. In addition, Ms. Morgan has completed environmental analytical research at Vanderbilt University. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Mold and Fungal Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/mold-and-fungal-testing/) **Published:** January 6, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Mold and Fungal Testing Services Pace® provides analytical testing for evaluating and controlling health hazards in the built environment. The largest American-owned laboratory network, Pace® has the breadth and depth of capabilities to test indoor environments, systems, and materials for a wide range of environmental contaminants, including mold and other fungi. Whether you’re testing to ensure regulatory compliance, improve working conditions, protect occupant health, or ensure patient and product safety, our mold and fungal professionals can provide the expertise, personalized services, accuracy, and rapid turnaround time you need to get the job done right. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![closeup of mold and fungi growing on petri dishes. Pace Mold and fungal testing services.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/what-are-mold-and-fungi-3.webp "what-are-mold-and-fungi-3.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What are Mold and Fungi? Mold is not a scientific term. Most of the organisms causing this type of growth belong to the fungi kingdom and more specifically the group of zygomycetes or ascomycetes. However, the lines of the non-scientific terms are blurry, and there are molds in the scientific taxon “Basidiomycota.” Mold and other fungi benefit the natural ecosystem and our lives in numerous ways. They are essential to decomposition and nutrient cycling, a common food source, used in the fermenting process, a source of medicines such as penicillin, and more. Increasingly, scientists believe they may be also able to help us clean up environmental contaminants from microplastics to toxic chemicals. But mold and fungi also have a dark side, and that’s where Pace® can help. ## The Dark Side of Mold and Fungi As beneficial as they may be, some fungi can also contribute to health issues. For the most part, it is the members of the fungi kingdom classified as mold that are cause for the greatest concern. Known and suspected mold and fungi-associated health challenges include: - **Allergic reactions.** Mild reactions include sneezing, coughing, and wheezing. In sensitive individuals, reactions to mold can lead to diseases such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis. - **Infections.** Mold and fungi infections can be life threatening, especially in the immunocompromised. - **Toxicosis.** Mold and fungi produce mycotoxins, which produce the pathological condition known as toxicosis. The severity of the condition depends on the type of mycotoxin, the level of exposure, and the overall health of the individual. ![Scientist working in laboratory holding pipette.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-dark-side-of-mold-and-fungi-2.webp "The-dark-side-of-mold-and-fungi-2.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Who Should Test for Mold and Fungi? ![closeup of scientist holding petri dish growing mold cultures.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Who-should-test-for-mold-and-fungi-2.webp "Who-should-test-for-mold-and-fungi-2.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Property Management Mold species such as *Aspergillus,* *Penicillium*, and *Cladosporium* can grow on wallpaper, ceiling tiles, carpeting, and other cellulosic materials – practically anywhere there is excessive moisture due to leaks, high humidity, or flooding. Fungal byproducts can lead to allergic reactions and have been associated with respiratory problems and other symptoms of what’s popularly known as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). Pharmaceutical Manufacturing In the pharmaceutical industry, mold can contaminate products and production environments, leading to product safety issues and non-compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are required to comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) governing product safety, including microbial contamination. **[Learn more about Pace® services for pharmaceutical manufacturers](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/central-laboratory-services/microbiology/)** Compounding Pharmacies USP <797> sets minimum environmental safety standards for pharmacies that produce compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) for use in humans and animals. This includes compounding pharmacies that operate as part of larger institutions such as hospitals. USP <797> is a comprehensive standard. Among other requirements, it includes sampling for the presence of viable microorganisms, including mold and fungi, on surfaces and in air. **[Learn more about USP <797> environmental monitoring](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/)** Healthcare Invasive fungal infections are of particular concern in healthcare settings. Such infections carry high mortality rates, especially for immunocompromised individuals. *Aspergillus* is commonly associated with healthcare-associated infections, with some strains causing mortality rates as high as 60% according to the CDC. *Rhizopus* is another genus of mold that can cause serious health problems in a healthcare setting, especially among individuals with weakened immune systems. Diseases caused by *Rhizopus* species fall under the umbrella of mucormycosis, which are serious, and often deadly, fungal infections. *Rhizopus* species, given their aggressive nature, can cause rapid-onset infections, leading to severe outcomes without prompt treatment. Not all healthcare-associated infections are caused by mold. *Candida auris* (*C. auris*) is a type of yeast (fungus) that can cause serious healthcare-associated infections. An infected person may experience fever and chills that do not improve after typical antibiotic treatment. *C. auris* infections can be particularly concerning because the fungus has shown to be resistant to multiple antifungal drugs, making it a more dangerous public health threat. ## Medically Relevant Fungal Infections Certain fungi are of significant concern due to their potential to cause outbreaks of infections, especially among immunocompromised people. These infections are often caused by exposure outside of the medical facility, but there are cases of healthcare-associated exposure as well. Aspergillosis Aspergillosis is a disease caused by breathing in spores of *Aspergillus*, a common mold found in indoor and outdoor environments. Although most people exposed to *Aspergillus* spores do not get sick, people with weakened immune systems or lung diseases are at higher risk. Medical facilities are not required to report cases of Aspergillosis in the United States, so estimates are difficult. However, the CDC estimated that nearly 15,000 U.S. hospitalizations in 2014 were aspergillosis-associated. Healthcare-associated Aspergillosis cases, particularly invasive Aspergillosis, are often tied to hospital construction or renovation projects that can release spores into the environment. These cases are significant because of the high risk they pose to immunocompromised patients residing in such settings. According to the CDC, Aspergillosis was found to be one of the top four most common causes of death in a systematic review of intensive care unit autopsy studies. *Cryptococcosis* *Cryptococcosis* is an infection caused by the *Cryptococcus* fungi. While the infection can impact various parts of the body, it commonly leads to lung or brain infections (cryptococcal meningitis). This fungal disease arises from breathing in spores of the Cryptococcus species, which are found in the environment, including in soil, bird dung, and decaying wood. *Cryptococcosis* is primarily viewed as a community-acquired infection, although those living in assisted living facilities or recovering from major surgeries can be at increased risk. Histoplasmosis Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by the *Histoplasma capsulatum* fungus. This disease can vary in severity from asymptomatic, to mild flu-like symptoms, to severe and possibly life-threatening lung infections. A disseminated form can affect multiple organ systems. While Histoplasmosis is primarily acquired from environmental exposure to spores in contaminated soil, particularly where bat or bird droppings are concentrated, its association with medical facilities is not commonly documented as a direct source of infection. *Mucormycosis* A *Mucor* infection, also known as *mucormycosis*, is a serious fungal infection caused by the *Mucorales* order of fungi. *Mucor* infections can affect different parts of the body, such as the sinuses, lungs, skin, and brain, leading to a wide range of symptoms depending on the area affected. Infections can be particularly aggressive and are more common among individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with uncontrolled diabetes, cancer patients, or those receiving immunosuppressive medications. *Mucormycosis* is considered rare and thought to most often occur due to environmental exposure. Although some procedures and healthcare settings have been identified as potential sources of infection, distinguishing between healthcare-associated *Mucormycosis* and infections acquired elsewhere can be difficult. There is no national surveillance for *Mucormycosis* in the United States. Candidiasis A relatively common infection, Candidiasis is typically caused by the yeast-like fungus *Candida albicans*. This infection can lead to various conditions, ranging from superficial issues like thrush and vaginal yeast infections to invasive Candidiasis (Candidemia.) A bloodstream infection, Candidemia is particularly concerning in healthcare-associated illnesses due to its high morbidity and mortality rates. The CDC reports that 1 in 4 patients with Candidemia died during hospitalization. ![closeup of petri dish and pipette held by scientist in full ppe gear.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/scientist-holding-swab-and-petri-dish.webp "scientist-holding-swab-and-petri-dish.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Analyzing Mold Samples Mold samples can be analyzed in different ways. The most common methods are direct observation and culturing, although more advanced techniques like Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) may also be used. ![close up of mold spores. Pace Mold and fungal testing services.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Fungi-under-miroscope.webp "Fungi-under-miroscope.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Direct Observation Direct observation of mold samples involved gathering a sample using one of the techniques listed in the next section and analyzing it under a microscope. Sample collection for direct observation is often easier and lab analysis is usually faster and less expensive. The disadvantage is that while direct observation can determine the presence of mold spores, it does not determine their viability. In addition, because many species of mold produce spores that are nearly identical in appearance, species identification is often impossible. However, unless species identification is required, as in the case of healthcare-associated infections, direct observation may be sufficient. Mold Sample Culturing Considered the gold standard in mold analysis techniques, culturing samples involves incubating spores in a growth medium to determine viability and species. By allowing spores to germinate and form larger colonies with more distinct characteristics, species identification is possible. Determining viability can also inform remediation best practices. Culturing mold samples is especially useful in industries, such as healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and food processing, where certain species can impact product quality and sometimes present grave health risks. Mold Analysis by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a versatile technique with a wide variety of applications in molecular biology and medicine. Pace® was one of the first commercial labs to use quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) to analyze for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. It is also one of the tools used by the Pace® *Legionella* outbreak response team. Mold-specific quantitative PCR (MSQPCR) is recognized for its high specificity, quantification capabilities, and rapid turnaround. ## Mold Sampling Methods There are several ways to collect samples for mold analysis. The best method often depends on the scenario, the environment, and what you hope to learn. [Contact us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) if you would like to discuss which method to use. Surface Sampling Samples can be collected from a surface in different ways. One of the most common, the tape-lift method, involves pressing a piece of tape against a smooth surface, such as drywall, wallpaper, or ceiling tiles, where fungal growth is suspected. The sample is then analyzed under a microscope to determine the density and type of spores and fungal structures on the sample. An advantage of this method is that it is rather simple and requires easily obtainable tools like clear sticky tape and 3x5” microscopic slides. However, tape-lift samples cannot be cultured. In addition, they often contain a lot of background “noise” such as carpet fibers, skin cells, pet hair, dust mites, etc. Some of these add to the understanding of the mold infestation, while others can obscure results. A qualified mycologist can help interpret the results. For uneven or hard to reach surfaces, swabs may also be used to collect surface samples. With the right preparation, these samples can be cultured in the lab. Air Sampling Air sampling involves capturing a sample of air in a specially designed device and then having the sample analyzed by a qualified laboratory. This is often referred to as spore trap sampling. These samples are then analyzed under a microscope using direct observation. If species identification and viability analysis is required, airborne spores can also be trapped directly onto a nutrient agar growth medium using a specialized device. Air sampling can be useful for detecting and identifying hidden sources of mold and for validating remediation. That said, some mold such as *Stachybotrys chartarum* are “stickier” and less likely to become airborne. Several other variables can also impact the number of airborne spores, including temperature, humidity, air flow, season, and more. Bulk Materials Sampling Bulk material sampling is particularly useful in assessing structures with long-term moisture issues from flooding, leaks, or high humidity. In bulk sampling, a section of building material, e.g., wallboard, wood beam, ceiling tile, flooring, etc. is sent to a lab for analysis, which can be performed by direct microscopic examination or by culture. Dust Sampling Dust sampling may also be used for uneven surfaces and hard to reach places. The process involves gathering dust samples using wipes, swabs, microvacs, or other tools. It is not unusual to find fungal spores in a dust sample, but the percentage rate is usually very low (<1%). A higher rate can indicate hidden mold growth. As with other methods, a qualified mycologist can help separate out background interferences and interpret results. Dust samples may also be cultured. ![Pace Scientist working in Laboratory. Pace Mold and fungal testing services.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mold-sampling-methods.webp "mold-sampling-methods.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Need Supplies? [**Visit the Pace® store**](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) to shop sampling supplies. If you have questions about which method to use or which supplies to purchase, [**contact us**](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/). Our mold and fungi experts would be happy to discuss your testing requirements with you. ## Additional Resources - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_b0276a9_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_b0276a9_item2) **SOQ: [Building Sciences Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)](https://info.pacelabs.com/statement-of-qualifications)** [**Pace® Mold and Fungal Testing Services**](https://info.pacelabs.com/info-sheet-pace-mold-and-fungal-testing-services) **[Wood bulk sampling](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Acquisition%20Website%20Scrapes/Prestige%20EnviroMicrobiology/WoodMicrobiology.pdf)** **[Taxonomic history and current status of *Stachybotrys chartarum* and related species](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Acquisition%20Website%20Scrapes/Prestige%20EnviroMicrobiology/TP_TaxonomicOfStachybotrysChartarum.pdf)** **[Measurements of Airborne Fungal and Endotoxin Levels in Water-Damaged Buildings](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Acquisition%20Website%20Scrapes/Prestige%20EnviroMicrobiology/TP_MeasurementsOfFungalAndEndotoxin.pdf)** **[Fungal Levels on Interior Surfaces of Ventilation Ductwork: Closed Cell Foam Insulation Versus Fibrous Glass Insulation and Galvanized Metal](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Acquisition%20Website%20Scrapes/Prestige%20EnviroMicrobiology/TP_13FungalLevelsInDuctWork.pdf)** **[Microscopic Evaluation and Identification of Fungi From Tape-lift or Bulk Samples](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Acquisition%20Website%20Scrapes/Prestige%20EnviroMicrobiology/MicroscopicAnalysisOfTapelift.pdf)** **[Dust Characterization: dust and fibers in the indoor environment](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Acquisition%20Website%20Scrapes/Prestige%20EnviroMicrobiology/Dustcharacterization.pdf)** **[Testing for airborne fungal spores: How to use the results derived from culture method](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Acquisition%20Website%20Scrapes/Prestige%20EnviroMicrobiology/AirborneFungalSporesByCulture.pdf)** **[Navigating the Revised USP <797> Standard for Environmental Monitoring](https://info.pacelabs.com/usp-797-guide)** **[Pace® USP <797> Environmental Monitoring Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/usp-797/)** **[Cleanroom Testing and Certification](https://www.pacelabs.com/professional-services/facilities/cleanroom-testing-and-certification/)** **[Pace® Environmental Microbiology](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/)** [ Shop Store Shop Store ](https://aerostore.aerobiology.net/) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Meet our Experts](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The Minds Behind Our Mission Our team of experts are advancing science to improve health and safeguard the environment—transforming data into real-world impact every day. ### Search by Term: Search ###### Enter search term and click Search. 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Please use the links below to access the Pace® Life Sciences Terms and Conditions. #### For agreements dated on or after July 21, 2025\* [Pace® Life Sciences Terms and Conditions July 2025](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Certifications%20and%20Forms/pls-standard-terms%20-%20current%20version.pdf) For agreements dated prior, please contact your Pace® representative. *\*Pace® reserves the right to amend its Terms and Conditions from time to time, at its sole discretion. It is your responsibility to review and understand the Terms and Conditions governing your Agreement. We recommend that you print and retain a copy of your applicable Terms and Conditions for your records.* **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Inclusion & Belonging at Pace](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/belonging-at-pace/) **Published:** January 2, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## We are people first Advancing science just can’t happen without Pace® people being themselves at work. This is why we are committed to building a culture of authenticity and belonging at Pace®. ![Belonging at Pace. at Pace. We are people first. Two scientists working in laboratory.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pace_we-are-people-first-2.webp "Pace_we-are-people-first-2.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![Belonging at Pace. 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Strong leadership is required to achieve our mission of making the world a cleaner, safer, healthier place. This is the team that inspires our employees to work every day with passion and dedication for reaching that goal. **Content:** ### Pace® has earned its reputation as a leader in the analytical testing industry thanks, in great part, to the vision and direction of its senior leadership team. Strong leadership is required to achieve our mission of making the world a cleaner, safer, healthier place. This is the team that inspires our employees to work every day with passion and dedication for reaching that goal. For more than sixteen years, the senior management team has helped shape and define the culture and core businesses that have made Pace® one of the leading providers of environmental and life sciences measurements and services in the United States. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/eric-roman-1-e1606075500331.jpg "eric-roman – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## **Eric Roman** ##### **PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER** Appointed October 2019 Eric Roman is President and Chief Executive Officer of Pace®, an industry leading innovative analytical testing, data and services business that creates and delivers critical information to the environmental, chemical, healthcare and life sciences industries. Mr. Roman brings with him a successful track record where he has led and grew a diversity of businesses spanning products and services from heavy industry to medical devices to biotechnology. Previously, Mr. Roman was the President of the Laboratory Products Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a company serving the world of science. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, Mr. Roman spent 25 years with GE, initially as an application engineer at GE Transportation Systems and ultimately leading global business units within GE Healthcare’s Life Sciences business. Mr. Roman received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Distinction from The Ohio State University. #### [Nisheet Gupta](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/nisheet-gupta/) ### [Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/nisheet-gupta/) [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/nisheet-gupta/) [Full Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/nisheet-gupta/) ![Greg Whitman President, Pace Analytical Services Division](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/greg-whitman-e1605410159208.jpg "greg-whitman – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### [Greg Whitman](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/greg-whitman/) ### [President, Pace Analytical Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/greg-whitman/) [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/greg-whitman/) [Full Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/greg-whitman/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/gregory-d.-kupp-e1606063386766.jpg "gregory-d.-kupp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### [Gregory D. Kupp](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/gregory-kupp/) ### [President, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/gregory-kupp/) [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/gregory-kupp/) [Full Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/gregory-kupp/) ![Judith Morgan Vice President, Pace Chief Compliance Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/judith-morgan-e1606063302189.jpg "judith-morgan – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### [Judith Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/judith-morgan/) ### [Vice President, Chief Compliance/Training Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/judith-morgan/) [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/judith-morgan/) [Full Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/judith-morgan/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/k-e1606063731364.jpg "k – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### [Kyle Korzenowski](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/kyle-korzenowski/) ### [Chief Information Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/kyle-korzenowski/) [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/kyle-korzenowski/) [Full Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/kyle-korzenowski/) ![Nicole Ott Vice President, Pace Human Resources](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/nicole-ott-e1606063583717.jpg "nicole-ott – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### [Nicole Ott](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/nicole-ott/) ### [VP, Human Resources](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/nicole-ott/) [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/nicole-ott/) [Full Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/nicole-ott/) ![Dennis Leeke Vice President, Pace Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/dennis-leeke-e1606064003322.jpg "dennis-leeke – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### [Dennis Leeke](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/dennis-leeke/) ### [VP of Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/dennis-leeke/) [ ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/dennis-leeke/) [Full Bio](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/dennis-leeke/) **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Supplier Information](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/) **Published:** January 24, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Code-of-Conduct.webp "Code-of-Conduct.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Code of Conduct Pace® suppliers are subject to the Pace® Supplier Code of Conduct, which incorporates our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements for suppliers. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/code-of-conduct/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Credit-Info.webp "Credit-Info.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Credit Info Download the latest credit response and W-9 forms here. . [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/credit-information/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supplier-Diversity.webp "Supplier-Diversity.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Supplier Diversity Pace® is committed to supporting small or diverse suppliers through business partnerships. [ Learn More Learn More ](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/supplier-diversity/) **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Kyle Korzenowski](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/kyle-korzenowski/) **Published:** January 30, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![Kyle Korzenowski Chief Information Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kyle-Korzenowski_8-24.webp "Kyle Korzenowski_8-24 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Kyle Korzenowski has over 25 years of experience driving technology-enabled business improvement within multiple industries ranging from financial services to manufacturing. Innovations include software-based business transformation, software as a service, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Mr. Korzenowski received a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Kyle Korzenowski](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/kyle-korzenowski/) **Published:** November 18, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ![Kyle Korzenowski photo](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Kyle-Korzenowski-270x325-1-216x260.jpg "Kyle Korzenowski 270x325 – Pace Analytical")Kyle KorzenowskiKyle Korzenowski has over 25 years of experience driving technology-enabled business improvement within multiple industries ranging from financial services to manufacturing. Innovations include software-based business transformation, software as a service, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Previously, Mr. Korzenowski was Chief Information Officer for Hallmark Business Connections (the B2B division of Hallmark Cards). He has held leadership positions in product development, sales & marketing, management consulting, and information technology with Microsoft, Oracle, KPMG Consulting (now BearingPoint), and GMAC (now Ally Financial). Mr. Korzenowski received a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Nicole Ott](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/nicole-ott/) **Published:** January 30, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![Nicole Ott, Vice President Human Resources](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nicole-Ott_8-24.webp "Nicole Ott_8-24 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Nicole Ott serves Pace® as its Vice President of Human Resources. In her role, Ms. Ott leads all facets of human resources and organizational effectiveness for all people-related functions including talent management, talent acquisition, employee relations, diversity, payroll, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, HRIS management, and policy development and implementation. Ms. Ott holds a BBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Toledo. She is a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR & SHRM-CP) and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Instructions - Industrial Hygiene Metals](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-industrial-hygiene-metals/) **Published:** March 13, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/step-1-1.webp "step-1-1.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Required field**: Failure to fill in a required field may result in a sample(s) being put on hold until information can be obtained. This may result in a delay in receiving results. **Pace Location Requested**: City and State of Pace Laboratory where testing is to be performed. **[Click Here for Pace® Lab Locations](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/)** **\*Company Name**: Client’s company name **\*Street Address**: Client’s mailing address, city, state, and zip code for mailing **\*Phone #**: Client’s contact phone number **E-mail**: Client’s e-mail for correspondence **Site Collection Info/ Facility ID**: Site location or facility information **\*Contact Name**: Person to receive results **Customer Project # and Project Name/Description:** Client’s reference to the project or work involved with these samples. **\*County/State Origin of Samples**: State required to ensure proper reporting. **Purchase Order #**: Client specific number to be listed on project invoice for client billing purposes. **Quote #**: Client or project specific number for client billing purposes. **\*Turnaround time (TAT):** Surcharges may apply for non-standard turnaround times and are method dependent. 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Surcharges will apply for non- standard turnaround times. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-2-1.jpg "Step-2-1.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-3-2.webp "Step-3-2.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Sample ID/Location**: The unique sample ID and/or location you want to appear on the analytical report. **\*Matrix**: Select from list provided list. **\*Collected Date**: Date sample was collected. **\*Collected Time**: Time sample was collected. **\*Air Sampling Time**: Required for air sampling, provide the pump start and stop time. **\*Air Sampling Flow Rate**: Required for air sampling, provide the flow rate at the start and stop time. **\*Air Sampling Total Volume**: Required for air sampling, record the total volume of air sampled in liters (L). **\*Wipe Sampling Length**: Required for surface sampling, provide the length of the area sampled in inches. **\*Wipe Sampling Width**: Required for surface sampling, provide the width of the area sampled in inches. **\*Wipe Sampling Total Area**: Required for surface sampling, provide the total surface area sampled in square inches (in2). **\*Analysis/Test Code Requested**: Fill-in the test codes for the desired analysis for each sample. **Sample Comments**: Optional area for sample specific comments. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/step-4-mini.jpg "step-4-mini.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Collected By**: Printed name of sample collector **\*Collected By Signature**: Signature of sample collector **Customer Remarks/Special Conditions/Possible Hazards**: List special instructions about the sample here. If the sample is known or suspected to be hazardous indicate that here and attach SDS if possible. **\*Relinquished By/Received By:** This form **must be signed** each time the sample(s) changes hands. Custody seals are available upon request if needed. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-5-1.jpg "Step-5-1.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Summarized Sample Acceptance Policy Requirements: - Proper, full, and completed chain-of-custody documentation - Legible unique sample container identification written in indelible ink - Appropriate sample container - Enough sample to perform the requested tests - Received within required holding time, where applicable - Received within temperature preservation requirements, when necessary - Sample containers received in good condition (not leaking or broken) - Custody seals, when used, are intact - Properly preserved, when required A data qualifier and/or case narrative will be added to the final test report when the above sample acceptance requirements are not met. Full location Specific Sample Acceptance Policy is available from your Project Manager. **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Nicole Ott](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/nicole-ott/) **Published:** November 18, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ![Nicole Ott photo](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/nicole-ott-270x325-1-216x260.jpg "nicole-ott 270x325 – Pace Analytical")Nicole OttNicole Ott joined Pace® in 2017 with over 10 years of experience and serves as Vice President of Human Resources. In her role, Ms. Ott provides HR leadership and guidance to Pace®. She is responsible for leading all facets of human resources and organizational effectiveness for all people-related functions including: talent management, talent acquisition, employee relations, diversity, payroll, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, HRIS management, and policy development and implementation. Ms. Ott previously served in Human Resources for ESC Lab Sciences. In this role, she was instrumental in implementing an HRIS, including performance management and talent acquisition. She has extensive experience in change management and employment law issues. Her prior experience included similar positions in a variety of industries. Ms. Ott holds a BBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Toledo. She is a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR & SHRM-CP) and is member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Dennis Leeke](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/dennis-leeke/) **Published:** November 18, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ![Dennis Leeke photo](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/dennis-leeke-270x325-1-216x260.jpg "dennis-leeke 270x325 – Pace Analytical")Dennis LeekeDennis Leeke is Vice President; Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions at Pace®. In this role, he is responsible for driving the company’s overall growth objectives and developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for acquisition initiatives. Dennis has over 25 years of experience serving diverse clients in various technical, management, and executive roles in the environmental laboratory industry. Prior to his current position, Dennis served Pace® in a variety of capacities, including Regional Director of Operations for the company’s North and West Regions, General Manager, and Senior General Manager. Other appointments in his career include President of Eurofins Eaton Analytical, Business Manager at Underwriters Laboratories, and Vice President at Mountain States Analytical. Dennis holds a Master of Business Administration from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame as well as a bachelor’s degree in biology with a chemistry minor from Franklin College. He is a member of the international business honor society Beta Gamma Sigma. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [1,4-Dioxane Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) **Published:** July 14, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted Partner For 1,4-Dioxane Testing, Analysis, And Compliance As the largest American-owned lab, Pace® understands the challenges posed by 1,4-Dioxane contamination, and we are dedicated to providing accurate and reliable testing services. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced team offer a wide range of analytical capabilities, including concentration data by GC/MS SIM, low-level analysis using EPA Method 522, and Compound Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA). Choose Pace® for all your 1,4-Dioxane testing needs and experience our commitment to quality, precision, and service. Reach Out To Our Experienced Staff With Any Questions Or To Learn More. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/What-is-1-4-dioxane.webp "What is 1 4 dioxane – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What Is 1,4-Dioxane? 1,4-Dioxane is a synthetic chemical commonly used as a solvent and stabilizer in various manufacturing processes. In addition, it is often found in products such as paint strippers, varnishes, and degreasers, as well as personal care items like shampoos, lotions, and cosmetics. Due to its widespread use and high solubility in water, 1,4-Dioxane has become a contaminant of concern in groundwater, surface water, and drinking water sources. ## The Impact Of 1,4-Dioxane On Human Health And The Environment Long-term exposure to 1,4-Dioxane has been linked to several adverse health effects. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified 1,4-Dioxane as a “likely carcinogen” based on evidence from animal studies. Chronic exposure to 1,4-Dioxane may also cause liver and kidney damage, as well as respiratory and eye irritation. In addition to its impact on human health, 1,4-Dioxane poses a threat to the environment. Its high solubility and resistance to biodegradation make it difficult to remove from water sources, which can lead to contamination of aquatic ecosystems and pose risks to wildlife. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/impace-of-1-4-dioxane-on-health-and-env.webp "impace of 1 4 dioxane on health and env – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## How Is 1,4-Dioxane Regulated? Several federal and state programs address 1,4-Dioxane in water, including drinking water, groundwater, surface water, and wastewater. Here are some of the primary programs currently addressing 1,4-Dioxane contamination in water. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/how-is-1-4-dioxane-regulated.webp "how is 1 4 dioxane regulated – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Safe Drinking Water Act/UCMR The EPA has established guidelines for analyzing 1,4-Dioxane in water under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). While 1,4-Dioxane is not currently regulated as a primary drinking water contaminant, it was listed as an "Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule" (UCMR) compound under UCMR3. Under this EPA program, public water systems were required to monitor and report the presence of 1,4-Dioxane in their water supplies between 2013 and 2015. State Drinking Water Regulations Additionally, some states have taken action to protect their citizens from the dangers of 1,4-Dioxane. New York and Virginia were the first states to enact Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for 1,4-Dioxane in drinking water. Other states, such as Colorado, California, and Maine, also have standards and guidelines for 1,4-Dioxane in groundwater or drinking water. Clean Water Act/NPDES Established in 1972 by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a permit program that addresses water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Past permits issued by state authorities as well as the EPA have contained monitoring requirements as well as effluent limits for 1,4-Dioxane in wastewater. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act (CERCLA) Designated a hazardous substance under CERCLA (Superfund), 1,4-Dioxane is subject to regulations and cleanup requirements. The EPA has established regional screening levels (RSLs) for soil and groundwater, using risk assessment guidance from the EPA Superfund program. These RSLs serve as initial cleanup goals and help determine when further action or study is needed. Resource Recovery And Conservation Act (RCRA) RCRA is a federal law that regulates the management of hazardous waste. Under RCRA, facilities that generate or handle hazardous waste, including 1,4-Dioxane, are required to properly manage and dispose of it to prevent harm to human health and the environment. The law also sets standards for the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, including requirements for labeling, record-keeping, and reporting. Emergency Planning And Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA) 1,4-Dioxane is also subject to EPCRA reporting requirements. Under EPCRA, entities are required to report on the storage, use, and release of hazardous substances to federal, state, and local governments. This information helps communities, emergency planners, and first responders be better prepared for chemical emergencies by providing them with critical data about the presence of hazardous chemicals and any potential risks they may pose. Additionally, EPCRA fosters a greater awareness of potential chemical hazards for the general public, promoting transparency and empowering citizens to take an active role in protecting their communities. EPCRA data can be accessed through the EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) database. ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_b7fbf06_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_b7fbf06_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_b7fbf06_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Cert%20List.pdf)** **[Water Quality Testing and Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/)** **[Drinking Water Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/)** [**Surface Water Services**](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) [**Groundwater Services** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) **[1,4-Dioxane Test Methods](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/PAS%20Methods%20Documents/PAS_1%2c4%20Dioxane%20Test%20Methods.pdf)** [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [instructions - general](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-general/) **Published:** January 15, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/General-CoC-Step-1-1.jpg "General-CoC-Step-1-1.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Pace Location Requested**: City and State of Pace Laboratory testing is to be performed at. **[Click Here for Pace® Lab Locations](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/)** **\*Company Name**: Client’s company name **\*Street Address**: Client’s mailing address **\*City, State, Zip**: Client’s city, state and zip code for mailing **\*Contact/ Report to**: Person to receive results **Customer Project # and Project Name:** Client’s reference to the project or work involved with these samples **Site Collection Info/ Facility ID**: Client’s location of project **Time Zone:** Check time zone of sample to ensure proper hold times are met **Purchase Order #**: Client specific number to be listed on project invoice for client billing purposes **Invoice To:** Client contact the project invoice needs to be emailed to. **Invoice Email:** Email address that project invoice will need to be emailed to **\*Phone #**: Client’s contact phone number **E-mail**: Client’s e-mail for correspondence and final report **Regulatory Program**: List the program that is guiding the work to ensure proper regulations are followed: DW, RCRA, etc **Data Deliverable**: Please select or enter required deliverables **\*County/State Origin of Samples**: Enter the county to ensure proper handling of regulated soils. State required to ensure proper reporting. **Field Filtered**: Indicate if samples have been filtered in the field. If samples are required to be field filtered and filtering is not indicated a qualifier will be added to all associated data. **Rush request**: If faster than standard turnaround time results are needed. Circle one of the rush options and note the day the results are requested by. All rush requests require preapproval by the laboratory. Surcharges will apply for non- standard turnaround times. Results will be due by end of business on the date due based on standard turnaround time unless other arrangements have been made with your Project Manager. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/General-CoC-Step-2.jpg "General-CoC-Step-2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Customer Sample ID**: The unique sample ID you want to appear on the analytical report **\*Collected Date**: Date sample was collected. For composite samples, please fill in both beginning and end date. **\*Collected Time**: Time sample was collected. For composite samples, please fill in both beginning and end time. **\*Comp/Grab**: Please denote “GRAB” if the sample was collected at one time from one specific location. Pleas denote “COMP” if the sample is a composite of samples collected at one or more times or locations and combined to make one sample. **\*Matrix**: Select from list provided list. If prepopulated chain is provided for you matrix codes may vary. **\*Number and Type of Containers**: Total number of containers per container type submitted for the samples ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Step-3-instructions.jpg "Step-3-instructions.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Container Size:** Specify container size from list. **\*Container Preservation Type**: Specify sample preservation from provided list. **\*Analysis Requested**: Write the analysis name (or an abbreviation), the name of a group of tests, or the method number you would like us to perform. Examples are BOD, TCLP Metals, PCBs, Method 624, etc. Place a check mark in the small boxes that correspond to the sample(s) on which you want these tests performed. \*Container Size: (1) 1L, (2) 500 mL, (3) 250 mL, (4) 125 mL, (5) 100 mL (6) 40 mL vial (7) Other \*\* Preservative Types: (1) None (2)HNO3, (3) H2SO4, (4) HCl, (5) NaOH, (6) Zn Acetate, (7) NaHSO4, (8) Other **Sample Comment**: List any notes or important information about the individual sample here. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Step-4-instruction_v2.jpg "Step-4-instruction_v2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **Customer Remarks/Special Conditions/Possible Hazards**: List special instructions about the sample here. If the sample is known or suspected to be hazardous indicate that here and attach SDS if possible. This space can also be used for listing additional analyses, or to request an extra copy of the report to be sent to an alternate person/address, etc. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Step-6_v2.jpg "Step-6_v2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Summarized Sample Acceptance Policy Requirements: - Proper, full and completed chain-of-custody documentation - Readable unique sample container identification written in indelible ink - Appropriate sample container - Sufficient sample volume to perform requested tests - Received within required holding time - Received within temperature preservation requirements - Sample containers received in good condition (not leaking or broken) - Any custody seal intact - Properly preserved - No headspace in volatile water samples A data qualifier and/or case narrative will be added to the final test report when the above sample acceptance requirements are not met. Location Specific Sample Acceptance Policy available from your Project Manager **\*Collected By**: Printed name of sample collector **\*Collected By Signature**: Signature of sample collector **\*Relinquished By/Received By:** This form **must be signed** each time the sample(s) changes hands. Custody seals are available upon request if needed. **\*Required field**: Failure to fill in a required field may result in a sample(s) being put on hold until information can be obtained. This may result in a delay in receiving results. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Step-7_v2.jpg "Step-7_v2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") --- ### [Code of Conduct](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/code-of-conduct/) **Published:** January 24, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Pace® provides information and requirements related to standards established for Ethical and Professional Conduct that are required of all suppliers defined as any individual or business that provides Pace® with products or services. The Pace® Supplier Code of Conduct covers the following topics: 1. Labor & Human Rights 2. Occupational Safety 3. Environmental Conservation & Sustainability 4. Ethical Integrity 5. California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) All Pace® suppliers are expected to comply with these standards in addition to local, national and international laws, rules, and regulations established. The current policy has been effective since February 1, 2024. In addition, all suppliers must acknowledge and support the following Pace® Policies: - Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (COR-POL-004) - Information Technology Policy (COR-POL-0010) - Human Rights Policy (COR-POL-027) - Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy (COR-POL-029) - Pace Compliance Alertline Policy (COR-POL-0001) Harassment and Inappropriate Behavior Policy - Chemical Hygiene Plan / Safety Manual (COR-MAN-0001) - Fleet Safety Program (COR-MAN-0002) - Sustainable Procurement Policy - Environmental Policy ### Pace® Code of Conduct [ Download Document Download Document ](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Supplier%20Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf) ### Additional Information **[Credit Information](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/credit-information/)** **[Supplier Diversity](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/supplier-diversity/)** **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Credit Information](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/credit-information/) **Published:** January 24, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** [**Pace® Credit Response**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Supplier%20Forms%20and%20Downloads_Website/Pace%20Credit%20Response.docx) [**Pace® Analytical Services W-9**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Supplier%20Forms%20and%20Downloads_Website/Pace%20Analytical%20Services%20W-9.pdf) [**Pace® Analytical National W-9**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Supplier%20Forms%20and%20Downloads_Website/Pace%20Analytical%20National%20W-9.pdf) [**Pace® Life Sciences W-9**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Supplier%20Forms%20and%20Downloads_Website/Pace%20Life%20Sciences%20W-9.pdf) [**Pace® Puerto Rico W-9**](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/Supplier%20Forms%20and%20Downloads_Website/Puerto%20Rico%20W-9.pdf) ### Additional Information [**Code of Conduct**](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/code-of-conduct/) **[Supplier Diversity](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/supplier-diversity/)** **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Supplier Diversity](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/supplier-diversity/) **Published:** January 24, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** [ Become a Pace® Supplier Become a Pace® Supplier ](https://pacelabs.formcrafts.com/supplier_intake) Pace® recognizes that providing small and disadvantaged suppliers the opportunity to work with us helps support our communities we serve. We actively seek to partner with diverse suppliers and encourage them to fill out the Become a Supplier form to potentially join our network of diverse suppliers.Our current classifications for diverse suppliers are: - Ability One Program - Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise - Alaskan Native Corporation - Disability Owned Business - Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise - Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business - Historically Underutilized Business Zone - Historically Black College or University / Minority Institution - Labor Surplus Area - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Business Enterprise - Minority Owned Business Enterprise - Native American Owned - Non-profit Organization - SBA-8(A) - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise - Small Disadvantaged Business - Veteran Owned Small Business - Vietnam Veteran Owned - Woman Owned Business Enterprise - Woman Owned Small Business ### Additional Information [**Code of Conduct**](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/code-of-conduct/) [**Credit Information**](https://www.pacelabs.com/supplier-information/credit-information/) **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [instructions-air](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-air/) **Published:** January 15, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Air-CoC-step-1.jpg "Air-CoC-step-1.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Pace Location Requested**: City and State of Pace Laboratory testing is to be performed at. **[Click Here for Pace® Lab Locations](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/)** **\*Company Name**: Client’s company name **\*Street Address**: Client’s mailing address **\*City, State, Zip**: Client’s city, state and zip code for mailing **\*Contact/ Report to**: Person to receive results **Customer Project # and Project Name:** Client’s reference to the project or work involved with these samples **Site Collection Info/ Facility ID**: Client’s location of project **Time Zone:** Check time zone of sample to ensure proper hold times are met **Purchase Order #**: Client specific number to be listed on project invoice for client billing purposes **Invoice To:** Client contact the project invoice needs to be emailed to. **Invoice Email:** Email address that project invoice will need to be emailed to **\*Phone #**: Client’s contact phone number **E-mail**: Client’s e-mail for correspondence and final report **Regulatory Program**: List the program that is guiding the work to ensure proper regulations are followed: DW, RCRA, etc **Data Deliverable**: Please select or enter required deliverables **\*County/State Origin of Samples**: Enter the county to ensure proper handling of regulated soils. State required to ensure proper reporting. **Field Filtered**: Indicate if samples have been filtered in the field. If samples are required to be field filtered and filtering is not indicated a qualifier will be added to all associated data. **Rush request**: If faster than standard turnaround time results are needed. Circle one of the rush options and note the day the results are requested by. All rush requests require preapproval by the laboratory. Surcharges will apply for non- standard turnaround times. Results will be due by end of business on the date due based on standard turnaround time unless other arrangements have been made with your Project Manager. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Air-CoC-step-2.jpg "Air-CoC-step-2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Customer Sample ID**: The unique sample ID you want to appear on the analytical report **\*Collected Date**: Date sample was collected. For composite samples, please fill in both beginning and end date. **\*Collected Time**: Time sample was collected. For composite samples, please fill in both beginning and end time. **\*Suma Canister ID**: The unique ID assigned to the summa canister used. **\*Flow Controller ID**: The unique ID assigned to the flow controller used. **\*Matrix**: Select from list provided list. If prepopulated chain is provided for you matrix codes may vary. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Air-CoC-step-3.jpg "Air-CoC-step-3.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Canister Pressure/Vacuum**: Record the start and end pressures for each canister. **\*PUF/Filter:** Record Duration, flow rate and total volume sampled. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Air-CoC-step-4.jpg "Air-CoC-step-4.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Analysis Requested**: Write the analysis name (or an abbreviation), the name of a group of tests, or the method number you would like us to perform. Examples are BOD, TCLP Metals, PCBs, Method 624, etc. Place a check mark in the small boxes that correspond to the sample(s) on which you want these tests performed. **Sample Comment**: List any notes or important information about the individual sample here. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Step-4-instruction_v2.jpg "Step-4-instruction_v2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **Customer Remarks/Special Conditions/Possible Hazards**: List special instructions about the sample here. If the sample is known or suspected to be hazardous indicate that here and attach SDS if possible. This space can also be used for listing additional analyses, or to request an extra copy of the report to be sent to an alternate person/address, etc. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Step-6_v2.jpg "Step-6_v2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Summarized Sample Acceptance Policy Requirements: - Proper, full and completed chain-of-custody documentation - Readable unique sample container identification written in indelible ink - Appropriate sample container - Sufficient sample volume to perform requested tests - Received within required holding time - Received within temperature preservation requirements - Sample containers received in good condition (not leaking or broken) - Any custody seal intact - Properly preserved - No headspace in volatile water samples A data qualifier and/or case narrative will be added to the final test report when the above sample acceptance requirements are not met. Location Specific Sample Acceptance Policy available from your Project Manager **\*Relinquished By/Received By:** This form **must be signed** each time the sample(s) changes hands. Custody seals are available upon request if needed. **\*Required field**: Failure to fill in a required field may result in a sample(s) being put on hold until information can be obtained. This may result in a delay in receiving results. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Step-7_v2.jpg "Step-7_v2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") --- ### [Instructions - Legionella and Waterborne Microorganisms](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-legionella-and-waterborne-microorganisms/) **Published:** March 13, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-1-crop.webp "Step-1-crop.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Required field**: Failure to fill in a required field may result in a sample(s) being put on hold until information can be obtained. This may result in a delay in receiving results. **\*Pace Location Requested**: City and State of Pace Laboratory where testing is to be performed. **[Click Here for Pace® Lab Locations](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/)** **\*Company Name**: Client’s company name. **\*Street Address**: Client’s mailing address, city, state, and zip code for mailing. **\*Phone #**: Client’s contact phone number. **E-mail**: Client’s e-mail for correspondence. **Site Collection Info/ Facility ID**: Site location or facility information. **Time Zone:** Check time zone of sample to ensure proper hold times are met. **\*Contact Name**: Person to receive results. **Customer Project # and Project Name/Description:** Client’s reference to the project or work involved with these samples. **Purchase Order #**: Client specific number to be listed on project invoice for client billing purposes. **Quote #**: Client or project specific number for client billing purposes. **PWSID #**: Public Water System Identification Number for drinking water compliance reporting. **\*State Origin of Samples**: State required to ensure proper reporting. **\*Case Investigation:** Required for Legionella analysis. Check Yes or No. Case investigation includes preliminary reporting and phone notification. If yes, representative isolates will be saved at the lab’s discretion. To request specific isolates, please notify the lab within seven days of receipt of your report. Additional fees may apply. **\*Legionella QuickCheck™:** Required for Legionella analysis. Check Yes or No. You will receive a preliminary report. Additional fees may apply. **\*Biocide Used:** Required only for Legionella compliance reporting using method ISO 11731. Check Yes or No. If yes, list the specific biocide(s) used. **\*Turnaround time (TAT):** Surcharges may apply for non-standard turnaround times and are method dependent. Results will be due by the end of business on the date due based on standard turnaround time unless other arrangements have been made with your Project Manager. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/step-2-crop.webp "step-2-crop.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/step-3.webp "step-3.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Sample ID**: The unique sample ID you want to appear on the analytical report. **\*Sample Description / Location Information**: Describe the sample and/or location. **\*Matrix**: Select from list provided list. **\*Biocide Conc.**: Required only for Legionella compliance reporting using method ISO 11731. Provide the concentration of biocide for each sample where used. If biocide is not used list “N/A”. **\*Sample Temp.**: Required only for Legionella compliance reporting using method ISO 11731. Provide the sample temperature upon collection. **\*Collected Date**: Date sample was collected. **\*Collected Time**: Time sample was collected. **\*Container Count**: Total number of containers submitted for the sample. **\*Container Size:** Specify container size from list. **\*Analysis/Test Code Requested**: Fill-in the test codes for the desired analysis for each sample. **Customer Remarks/Special Conditions/Possible Hazards**: List special instructions about the sample here. If the sample is known or suspected to be hazardous indicate that here and attach SDS if possible. **\*Collected By**: Printed name of sample collector. **\*Collected By Signature**: Signature of sample collector. **\*Relinquished By/Received By:** This form **must be signed** each time the sample(s) changes hands. Custody seals are available upon request if needed. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-4.webp "Step-4.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Summarized Sample Acceptance Policy Requirements: - Proper, full, and completed chain-of-custody documentation - Legible unique sample container identification written in indelible ink - Appropriate sample container - Enough sample to perform the requested tests - Received within required holding time, where applicable - Received within temperature preservation requirements, when necessary - Sample containers received in good condition (not leaking or broken) - Custody seals, when used, are intact - Properly preserved, when required A data qualifier and/or case narrative will be added to the final test report when the above sample acceptance requirements are not met. Full location Specific Sample Acceptance Policy is available from your Project Manager. **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Instructions - Indoor Air Quality Microbiology](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-indoor-air-quality-microbiology/) **Published:** March 13, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-1.webp "Step-1.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Required field**: Failure to fill in a required field may result in a sample(s) being put on hold until information can be obtained. This may result in a delay in receiving results. **\*Pace Location Requested**: City and State of Pace Laboratory where testing is to be performed. **[Click Here for Pace® Lab Locations](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/)** **\*Company Name**: Client’s company name. **\*Street Address**: Client’s mailing address, city, state, and zip code for mailing. **\*Phone #**: Client’s contact phone number. **E-mail**: Client’s e-mail for correspondence. **Site Collection Info/ Facility ID**: Site location or facility information. **\*Contact Name**: Person to receive results. **Customer Project # and Project Name/Description:** Client’s reference to the project or work involved with these samples. **Purchase Order #**: Client specific number to be listed on project invoice for client billing purposes. **Quote #**: Client or project specific number for client billing purposes. **\*State Origin of Samples**: State required to ensure proper reporting. **Time Zone:** Check time zone of sample to ensure proper hold times are met. **\*Turnaround time (TAT):** Surcharges may apply for non-standard turnaround times and are method dependent. Results will be due by the end of business on the date due based on standard turnaround time unless other arrangements have been made with your Project Manager. **Rush request**: If faster than standard turnaround time results are needed. Circle one of the rush options and note the day the results are requested by. All rush requests require preapproval by the laboratory and are subject to method requirements. Surcharges will apply for non- standard turnaround times. **\*Air Sampler:** Required for air monitoring, select the type of sampling equipment used. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-2.jpg "Step-2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-3.jpg "Step-3.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Collected By**: Printed name of sample collector. **\*Collected By Signature**: Signature of sample collector. **Customer Remarks/Special Conditions/Possible Hazards**: List special instructions about the sample here. If the sample is known or suspected to be hazardous indicate that here and attach SDS if possible. **\*Sample ID / Location Description**: Describe the sample and/or location. **\*Matrix**: Select from the provided list. **\*Collected Date**: Date sample was collected. **\*Collected Time**: Time sample was collected. **\*Total Volume/Area**: Where applicable, record the total volume of air sampled in liters (L) or the total surface area sampled in square centimeters (cm2). **\*Container Count**: Total number of containers submitted for the sample. **\*Analysis/Test Code Requested**: Fill-in the test codes for the desired analysis for each sample. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-4.jpg "Step-4.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Relinquished By/Received By:** This form **must be signed** each time the sample(s) changes hands. Custody seals are available upon request if needed. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-5.jpg "Step-5.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Summarized Sample Acceptance Policy Requirements: - Proper, full, and completed chain-of-custody documentation - Legible unique sample container identification written in indelible ink - Appropriate sample container - Enough sample to perform the requested tests - Received within required holding time, where applicable - Received within temperature preservation requirements, when necessary - Sample containers received in good condition (not leaking or broken) - Custody seals, when used, are intact - Properly preserved, when required A data qualifier and/or case narrative will be added to the final test report when the above sample acceptance requirements are not met. Full location Specific Sample Acceptance Policy is available from your Project Manager. . **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Instructions - USP 797](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-usp-797/) **Published:** March 13, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-1.jpg "Step-1.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Required field**: Failure to fill in a required field may result in a sample(s) being put on hold until information can be obtained. This may result in a delay in receiving results. **\*Pace Location Requested**: City and State of Pace Laboratory where testing is to be performed. **[Click Here for Pace® Lab Locations](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/)** **\*Company Name**: Client’s company name **\*Street Address**: Client’s mailing address, city, state, and zip code for mailing **Customer Project # and Project Name/Description:** Client’s reference to the project or work involved with these samples. **\*Contact Name**: Person to receive results **\*Phone #**: Client’s contact phone number **E-mail**: Client’s e-mail for correspondence **Quote #**: Client or project specific number for client billing purposes. **Purchase Order #**: Client specific number to be listed on project invoice for client billing purposes. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-2.webp "Step-2.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Air Sampler: Required for air monitoring, select the type of sampling equipment used.** **Perform Genus ID if above USP <797> action levels: Select Yes or No. Additional charges may apply.** **Perform GNR Genus ID if below USP <797> action levels: Select Yes or No. Additional charges may apply.** **\*Sample ID**: The unique sample ID you want to appear on the analytical report **\*Sample Description / Location Information**: Describe the sample and/or location **\*ISO Class: Provide the air-quality classification from the International Organization for Standardization for each area monitored.** **\*Collected Date**: Date sample was collected. **\*Collected Time**: Time sample was collected. **\*Total Volume/Area: Where applicable, record the total volume of air sampled in liters (L) or the total surface area sampled in square centimeters (cm2).** **\*Media Lot: Where applicable, record the lot of media used for collection.** **\*Media Expiration: Where applicable, record the expiration date of the media used for collection.** **\*Analysis/Test Code Requested**: Fill-in the test codes for the desired analysis for each sample. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-3-1.webp "Step-3-1.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **Single Plate Air Test Codes 1202.7** Air, Bacterial Counts Only **1202.8** Air, Fungal Counts Only **1202.5** Air, Bacterial Counts with ID **1202.6** Air, Fungal Counts with ID **Dual Plate Air Test Codes 1207** Air, Bacterial Counts **1208** Air, Fungal Counts **1107** Air, Bacterial Counts with ID **1108** Air, Fungal Counts with ID **Single Plate Surface Test Codes** **1202** Surface, Bacterial Counts Only **1202.1** Surface, Fungal Counts Only **1202.2** Surface, Bacterial Counts with ID **1202.3** Surface, Fungal Counts with ID **Dual Plate Surface Test Codes** **1204** Surface, Bacterial Counts Only **1206** Surface, Fungal Counts Only **1104** Surface, Bacterial Counts with ID **1106** Surface, Fungal Counts with ID **Additional Test Codes** **1064** Bacterial Speciation per Isolate Add-on **1064.4** Fungal Speciation per Isolate Add-on **1064.1** GNR Speciation per Isolate Add-on **Media Fill Test Codes** **1209** Medium Risk (Basic) **1211** Low Risk **1212** Medium Risk (Comprehensive) **1213** High Risk **Glove Fingertip Test Codes 1109-LB** Left Hand, Bacterial Counts Only **1109-RB** Right Hand, Bacterial Counts Only **1110-LF** Left Hand, Fungal Counts Only **1110-RF** Right Hand, Fungal Counts Only **Glove Fingertip Additional Test Codes** **1109.1-L** Left Hand, Bacterial Counts with Genus ID **1109.1-R** Right Hand, Bacterial Counts with Genus ID **1110.1-L** Glove Fingertip, Left Hand, Fungal Counts with Genus ID **1110.1-R** Glove Fingertip, Right Hand, Fungal Counts with Genus ID ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-4-2.jpg "Step-4-2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Collected By**: Printed name of sample collector **\*Collected By Signature**: Signature of sample collector **Customer Remarks/Special Conditions/Possible Hazards**: List special instructions about the sample here. If the sample is known or suspected to be hazardous indicate that here and attach SDS if possible. **\*Relinquished By/Received By:** This form **must be signed** each time the sample(s) changes hands. Custody seals are available upon request if needed. Summarized Sample Acceptance Policy Requirements: - Proper, full, and completed chain-of-custody documentation - Legible unique sample container identification written in indelible ink - Appropriate sample container - Enough sample to perform the requested tests - Received within required holding time, where applicable - Received within temperature preservation requirements, when necessary - Sample containers received in good condition (not leaking or broken) - Custody seals, when used, are intact - Properly preserved, when required A data qualifier and/or case narrative will be added to the final test report when the above sample acceptance requirements are not met. Full location Specific Sample Acceptance Policy is available from your Project Manager. . **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Instructions - Asbestos](https://www.pacelabs.com/chain-of-custody-forms/instructions-asbestos/) **Published:** March 13, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/step-1-2-1024x299.webp "step-1-2.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Required field**: Failure to fill in a required field may result in a sample(s) being put on hold until information can be obtained. This may result in a delay in receiving results. **\*Pace Location Requested**: City and State of Pace Laboratory testing is to be performed. **[Click Here for Pace® Lab Locations](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/)** **\*Company Name**: Client’s company name **\*Street Address**: Client’s mailing address, city, state, and zip code for mailing **\*Phone #**: Client’s contact phone number **E-mail**: Client’s e-mail for correspondence **Site Collection Info/ Facility ID**: Site location or facility information **\*Contact Name**: Person to receive results **Customer Project # and Project Name/Description:** Client’s reference to the project or work involved with these samples. **\*County/State Origin of Samples**: State required to ensure proper reporting. **Purchase Order #**: Client specific number to be listed on project invoice for client billing purposes. **Quote #**: Client or project specific number for client billing purposes. **\*Turnaround time (TAT):** Surcharges may apply for non-standard turnaround times and are method dependent. Results will be due by the end of business on the date due based on standard turnaround time unless other arrangements have been made with your Project Manager. **Rush request**: If faster than standard turnaround time results are needed. Select one of the rush options. All rush requests require preapproval by the laboratory and subject to method requirements. Surcharges will apply for non- standard turnaround times. **\*First Positive Stop:** For PLM, select Yes or No to stop at the first positive subsample. **\*Air Filter Pore Size:** For air monitoring, select the pore size of the filter used for sampling. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-2-2.jpg "Step-2-2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-3-1.jpg "Step-3-1.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") **\*Location/Sample Type/Description**: Describe the sample and/or location. For TEM air samples, include the sample type from the list provided. **TEM AIR Sample Type:** Inside Containment (IC), Outside Containment (OC), Blank (BLK), Area (AR) **\*Matrix**: Select from list provided list. **\*Collected Date**: Date sample was collected. **\*Collected Time**: Time sample was collected. **\*Air Sampling Time**: Required for air sampling, provide the pump start and stop time. **\*Total Minutes**: Required for air sampling, provide the total pump run time in minutes. **\*Flow Rate**: Required for air sampling, provide the flow rate at the start and stop time. **\*Total Volume/Area**: Where applicable, record the total volume of air sampled in liters (L) or the total surface area sampled in square centimeters (cm2) **\*Collected By**: Printed name of sample collector **\*Collected By Signature**: Signature of sample collector **Customer Remarks/Special Conditions/Possible Hazards**: List special instructions about the sample here. If the sample is known or suspected to be hazardous indicate that here and attach SDS if possible. **\*Relinquished By/Received By:** This form **must be signed** each time the sample(s) changes hands. Custody seals are available upon request if needed. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Step-5-2.jpg "Step-5-2.jpg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Summarized Sample Acceptance Policy Requirements: - Proper, full, and completed chain-of-custody documentation - Legible unique sample container identification written in indelible ink - Appropriate sample container - Enough sample to perform the requested tests - Received within required holding time, where applicable - Received within temperature preservation requirements, when necessary - Sample containers received in good condition (not leaking or broken) - Custody seals, when used, are intact - Properly preserved, when required A data qualifier and/or case narrative will be added to the final test report when the above sample acceptance requirements are not met. Full location Specific Sample Acceptance Policy is available from your Project Manager. **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Resources](https://www.pacelabs.com/resources/) **Published:** July 18, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Greg Whitman](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/greg-whitman/) **Published:** January 30, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![Greg Whitman President of Pace Analytical Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Greg-Whitman_8-24.webp "Greg Whitman_8-24 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Leadership, revenue growth, and a passion for environmental science have fueled a 25+ year career for Greg Whitman at Pace®. Today, as President of Pace® Analytical Services, Whitman leads all business operations for the company’s environmental services, driving profitability and new revenue through organic growth, market expansion, and acquisitions. Whitman earned his B.S. Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Sarah Martin](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/sarah-martin/) **Published:** June 25, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![Sarah Martin, VP, Head of Corporate Development](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sarah-Martin_8-24.webp "Sarah Martin_8-24 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Sarah Martin, VP, Head of Corporate Development. Sarah has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector, with the last 13 years focused on mergers and acquisitions. Sarah has led the M&A function at several sponsor owned companies executing transactions focused on core market expansion as well as entry into new adjacencies. Sarah spent a decade on Wall Street in investment banking and equity research covering both the healthcare and alternative energy sectors. Sarah has also held a variety of positions in consulting and market research and started her career as a healthcare consultant for the Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, where she held a security clearance. Sarah has an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business with specializations in Finance, Economics, and Marketing, and received a BA in European History from Duke University. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Michael Hausman](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/leadership-team/michael-hausman/) **Published:** January 30, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![Pace Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Michael Hausman](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Michael-Hausman_8-24.webp "Michael Hausman_8-24 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Pace® Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Michael Hausman brings over 25 years of expertise in financial and operational strategies, business planning, financial forecasting, and treasury. With a proven track record in a wide variety of industries, Hausman is well-equipped to help guide Pace® through its continued growth. As CFO, Hausman plays a key role in driving financial excellence, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Hausman earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Michigan State University and his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Western Michigan University. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [LEAF Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/leaf-testing-services/) **Published:** August 9, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Your Trusted Partner for Leaching Environmental Assessment Framework (LEAF) Testing and Analysis Pace® has provided Leaching Environmental Assessment Framework (LEAF) testing and analysis since 2011 as well as other leaching, accelerated weathering and kinetic testing. We use state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and industry-approved methodologies to ensure accurate and reliable results so you can quickly make decisions and confidently comply with regulatory requirements. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## What is a Leaching Assessment? Leaching can cause constituents of potential concern (COPCs) to migrate from solid materials into surrounding soils, groundwater, or surface water. A leaching assessment estimates the extent and rate of this COPC release through waterborne pathways. It can also provide insights into a material’s durability under environmental conditions, based on the dissolution and transport of its primary constituents. Laboratory leaching tests form the basis for estimating which constituents will leach, at what rate, and what factors control the leaching process. The data from these tests can be used to develop a quantitative description of a material’s leaching behavior – a “leaching source term” that represents COPC release under defined management scenarios. ## LEAF Services Summary The LEAF Methods have been designed to consider the effect of key environmental conditions and waste properties on leaching. LEAF method results can be used to develop screening level assessments of constituent release or to develop more accurate estimates of release in specific use or disposal scenarios. Pace® Analytical commercially supports all four EPA LEAF methods. Services Summary Method 1313 Services Summary Method 1313 is designed to evaluate the partitioning of constituents between liquid and solid phases at or near equilibrium conditions over a wide range of pH values. The method consists of 9-10 parallel batch extractions of solid material at various target pH values. Services Summary Method 1314 Services Summary Method 1314 is a percolation column test designed to evaluate constituent releases from solid materials as a function of cumulative liquid-to-solid ratio. The method consists of a column packed with granular material with moderate compaction. Eluent is pumped up through the column to minimize air entrainment and preferential flow. Services Summary Method 1315 Services Summary Method 1315 is a semi-dynamic tank leaching procedure used to determine the rate of mass transport from either monolithic materials (e.g., concrete materials, bricks, tiles) or compacted granular materials (e.g., soils, sediments, fly ash) as a function of time using deionized water as the leaching solution. The method consists of leaching a sample in a bath with periodic renewal of the leaching solution at specified cumulative leaching times. Services Summary Method 1316 Services Summary Method 1316 is an equilibrium-based leaching test intended to provide eluate solutions over a range of liquid-to-solid ratios. This method consists of five parallel batch extractions of a particle-size-reduced solid material in reagent water over a range of liquid-to-solid ratios. At the end of the contact interval, the liquid and solid phases are separated for constituent analysis. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/techniques-for-inorganic-compound-detection.webp "techniques-for-inorganic-compound-detection.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Let Us Lend A hand! [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## A Nationally Recognized Leader for LEAF Testing Having experience and expertise in LEAF testing and analysis can make all the difference. As the largest American-owned lab, we are committed to providing accurate and reliable testing services. The experts at Pace® have the knowledge and experience to assist you in identifying the most appropriate and cost-effective sampling plan for your project. [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Private Well Testing - NJ PWTA](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/private-well-testing-nj-pwta/) **Published:** August 9, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## New Jersey Private Well Testing Act (NJ PWTA) The Private Well Testing Act was released in New Jersey in 2001 and its regulations went into effect in September 2002. The PWTA is a consumer information law that requires sellers (or buyers) of property with potable wells in NJ to test the untreated groundwater for up to 43 parameters. PWTA testing is required for ALL property transactions, as well as any time a new well or treatment system is installed at a private residence or leased space. Those test results must be reviewed by both parties prior to the closing the of title. Reach out to our experienced staff with any questions or to learn more. [ Contact Us ](https://info.pacelabs.com/new-jersey-private-well-testing-act-nj-pwta) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NJ-Drinking-water-compliance-testing.webp "NJ-Drinking-water-compliance-testing.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## Drinking Water Compliance Testing Pace® provides drinking water compliance testing in accordance with the New Jersey PWTA. All analyses are performed in-house and supported with dedicated NJ State Certified Samplers. We offer: - Short lead-time on scheduled sampling requests - NJ State Certified Samplers and laboratory analysis - Easy-to-read, interpretive reports - State-required notifications and reporting of results - Standard 10-business day turnaround time (TAT) on PWTA and drinking water services. - RUSH services available upon request Additional charges for faster TAT and weekend service will apply. ## New Jersey PWTA Testing FAQs **What contaminants must the well water be tested for?** The following parameters are required as a part of the NJ PWTA: - Total Coliforms - Nitrates - pH - [ Iron ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/ucmr-5/) - Manganese - Lead - E. Coli - Arsenic - Gross Alpha Particle Activity - [ PFOA, PFOS, and PFNA ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/ucmr-5/) - Volatile Organic Compounds - Synthetic Organic Compounds ## What are the specific Volatile Organic Compounds that must be tested for? - Benzene, Carbon Tetrachloride - meta-Dichlorobenzene - ortho-Dichlorobenzene - [ para-Dichlorobenzene ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/ucmr-5/) - 1,1-Dichloroethane - 1,2-Dicholoroethane - 1,1-Dichloroethylene - cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene - trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene - 1,2-Dichloropropane - Ethylbenzene - Methyl tertiary butyl ether - Methylene chloride - Monochlorobenzene - Naphthalene - [ Styrene ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/ucmr-5/) - 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane - Tetrachloroethylene - Toluene - 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene - 1,1,1-Trichloroethane - 1,1,2-Trichloroethane - Trichloroethylene - Vinyl Chloride - Xylenes (Total) ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Synthetic-Organic-Compounds.webp "Synthetic-Organic-Compounds.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ## What are the Synthetic Organic Compounds that must be tested for? - 1,2,3-Trichloropropane - Ethylene Dibromide - Dibromo-3-Chloropropane (1,2-) ## Are there any additional special New Jersey County requirements? **Mercury** is required for wells located in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem Counties. **Uranium** is required for wells located in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/New-Jersey-Well-Testing-Mercury-and-Uranioum.webp "New-Jersey-Well-Testing-Mercury-and-Uranioum.webp – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") [ Learn More Learn More ](https://patch.com/new-jersey/across-nj/arsenic-may-be-seeping-drinking-water-nj-homes-study) ##### Or [ CONTACT US CONTACT US ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Arsenic Alert Arsenic is a naturally occurring element found in rocks, soils, groundwater, and well water. It is also a well-known carcinogen that is commonly detected in the bedrock of central and northern New Jersey. Due to the presence of arsenic, New Jersey homes with private wells are required to test for it when the property is sold. If arsenic levels exceed safe limits, an arsenic treatment system can be installed. However, recent research indicates that some of these treatment systems may be malfunctioning. To test your water for arsenic, please [contact us](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) today. [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Legionella Outbreak Response](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/legionella-outbreak-response/) **Published:** June 25, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Fast, Reliable *Legionella* Outbreak Response Services A known or suspected *Legionella* outbreak is a serious matter. Our *Legionella* outbreak response team includes specialists from microbiology, engineering, water treatment, infection prevention, communication, and public health and medicine to help you address all aspects of your outbreak response, including: - Outbreak response management - Coordination of emergency disinfection - Onsite sampling and risk assessment - Case investigation laboratory services - 24/7 services - Testing for *Legionella* - Laboratory results interpretation - Liaising with health department - Conducting/participating in staff and townhall meetings - Communication strategies; media and public relations - Recommendations for ongoing disinfection Pace® *Legionella* Outbreak Response: [ 412.281.5335 ](tel:412-281-5335) [ ](#top) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Surface Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/surface-water/) **Published:** September 23, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Surface Water Testing Surface water is defined as any body of water above ground, including oceans, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and creeks. Used by agriculture and industry, for recreation, and as a drinking water source, surface water quality is essential to human health and safety. Some of the biggest risks to human health from surface water pollution are the waterborne diseases caused by pathogens in human waste. Other risks include industrial discharges of surface water pollutants, such as organic chemicals and heavy metals. Surface water contamination can also lead to bioaccumulation of hazardous pollutants in fish and other organisms. Pace® provides multiple types of testing services for these and other surface water contaminants. Contact us today. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## How Is Surface Water Regulated? The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a primary source of surface water regulations as are state and local environmental agencies and health departments. ![wetlands at dusk. Surface Water, Surface Water Testing, Surface Water Pollutants, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Surface Water Contaminants](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/surface-water-regulation.webp "surface water regulation – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Clean Water Act (CWA) The Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes standards for surface water and makes it unlawful to discharge pollutants into the Waters of the United States unless approved through a special permitting process. Surface water, the receiving water for discharged wastewater, is monitored to ensure it does not contain contaminants higher than CWA standards. Federal law requires the review of water quality standards every three years. State laws may require more frequent reviews. The CWA also regulates how dredged or fill material may be deposited into lakes, wetlands, streams, rivers, and estuaries. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act (CERCLA) The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), sometimes referred to as Superfund, is designed to remedy threats from unexpected releases and historical mistakes in hazardous waste management. CERCLA regulates the cleanup of abandoned hazardous-waste sites as well as accidents, spills, and other emergency releases into the environment, including surface water. Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (RCRA) The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a proactive program regulating municipal and hazardous disposal. RCRA’s corrective action program is designed to investigate and guide the cleanup of any contaminated media, including surface water, that results from spills or releases into the environment from any RCRA-regulated facility. Surface Water Treatment Rules Issued by the EPA, the Surface Water Treatment Rules (SWTRs) are designed to reduce human illnesses caused by pathogens in drinking water, such as Legionella, Giardia lamblia, and Cryptosporidium. These rules apply to all public water systems using surface water (or groundwater under the direct influence of surface water) as a source of drinking water. SWTRs require public water systems to filter and disinfect surface water sources. ## Surface Water Testing Services Whether contamination takes place over decades or is the result of an accidental release, protecting public health and mitigating risks requires reliable, fast testing services with defensible results. Pace® has provided compliance testing and other surface water analysis services for more than three decades. Some of the surface water contaminants we most frequently test for include: - [ 1,4-Dioxane ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/1-4-dioxane-testing/) - [ Carbonyls/Aldehydes ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/carbonyls-aldehydes/) - [ Dioxin/Furans ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dioxin-furans/) - [ Dissolved Gases Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/dissolved-gases/) - [ Explosives/Chemical Warfare ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/explosives-chemical-warfare/) - [ Herbicides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/herbicides/) - [ Metals ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/metals-trace-metals/) - [ Microbiology ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/microbiology/) - [ PAHs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pahs/) - [ PBDEs ](http://pbde) - [ PCBs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pcbs/) - [ Pesticides ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pesticides/) - [ PFAS ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/) - [ Radiochemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/radiochemistry/) - [ SVOCs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/semi-volatiles-svocs/) - [ Total Organic Halogens (TOX) ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/total-organic-halogens-tox/) - Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) - [ VOCs ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/volatile-organic-compounds-vocs/) - [ WET Chemistry ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/whole-effluent-toxicity-testing/) Contact us today for more info on Pace® surface water testing services. [ Contact Us ](https://www.pacelabs.com/contact-us/) ## Additional Resources - [Pace® Environmental Certifications ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_58a08583_item1) - [Related Pages ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_58a08583_item2) - [Downloadable Resources ](#uc_content_tabs_elementor_58a08583_item3) Need to find a lab that can handle your unique requirements? Contact us directly or download our list of environmental certifications across our network. **[VIEW PACE® ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/Air/PAS_Cert%20List.pdf)** [**Water** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/) **[Drinking Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/)** [**Wastewater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/wastewater-stormwater/) [**Groundwater** ](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/groundwater/) **Surface Water Test Methods** **Water Test Methods** **[Wastewater Professionals Guide to PFAS Contamination and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-wastewater)** **[Municipality’s Guide to PFAS Contamination and Testing](https://info.pacelabs.com/pfas-ebook-municipalities)** **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Air Conversion Calculator](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/air/air-conversion-calculator/) **Published:** December 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace® Air Conversion Calculator Use our Air Conversion Calculator to convert units of measurement for specific air contaminants. Select Compound (2-Methyl-1-propenyl)benzene(E)-2-Butene1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane1,1,1-Trichloroethane1,1,1-Trichloropropane1,1,1-Trichloropropane1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane1,1,2-Trichloroethane1,1-Dichloroethane1,1-Dichloroethene1,1-Dichloropropene1,1-Difluoroethane1,2,3,4-Tetrachlorobenzene1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene1,2,3-Trichloropropane1,2,3-Trichloropropene1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane1,2-Dichlorobenzene1,2-Dichloroethane1,2-Dichloroethyl Ethyl Ether1,2-Dichloropropane1,2-Diethylbenzene1,2-Dimethylnaphthalene1,2-Diphenylhydrazine1,2-Epoxybutane1,3,5,7-Cyclooctatetraene1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene-d31,3,5-Triethylbenzene1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene1,3-Butadiene1,3-Dichlorobenzene1,3-Dichloropropane1,3-Dichloropropene1,3-Diisopropylbenzene1,3-Dimethylnaphthalene1,3-Dinitrobenzene1,3-Dioxolane1,4-Dibromobenzene-d41,4-Dichlorobenzene1,4-Dichlorobenzene-d41,4-Diethylbenzene1,4-Dioxane1,5-Dimethylnaphthalene1,6-Dimethylnaphthalene1,8-Dimethylnaphthalene1-Bromo-2-Chloroethane1-Bromo-2-fluorobenzene1-Bromopropane1-Butene1-Chloro-2-methylpropane1-Chlorohexadecane1-Chloronaphthalene1-Decene1-Heptene1-Hexanol1-Hexene1-Iodododecane1-Methoxy-2-propanol1-Methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene1-Methyl-1H-indene1-Methylnaphthalene1-Methylnaphthalene-d101-Naphthol1-Nonene1-Octene1-Pentene1-Propanol2,2-Dichloropropane2,2-Dimethylbutane2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol2,3,4-Trimethylpentane2,3,5-Trimethylnaphthalene2,3,5-Trimethylphenol2,3-Benzofuran2,3-Dimethylbutane2,3-Dimethylnaphthalene2,3-Dimethylpentane2,3-Dimethylphenol2,4,4-Trimethyl-1-pentene2,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-m-xylene2,4,5-Trichlorophenol2,4,6-Tribromophenol2,4,6-Trichlorophenol2,4,6-Trimethylphenol2,4-Dichloro-1-(trifluoromethyl)benzene2,4-Dichlorophenol2,4-Dimethylpentane2,4-Dimethylphenol2,4-Dinitrophenol2,4-Dinitrotoluene2,5,9-Trimethyldecane2,5-Dihydrofuran2,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde2,5-Dimethylhexane2,5-Dimethylphenol2,5-Dimethylthiophene2,6-Dimethylnaphthalene2,6-Dimethylphenol2,6-Dinitrotoluene2,6-Toluene Diisocyanate2,7-Dimethylnaphthalene2-Butanol2-Butanone (Methyl Ethyl Ketone)2-Butene2-Butoxyethanol2-Butoxyethyl Acetate2-Chloroacetophenone2-Chloroethyl Vinyl Ether2-Chloronaphthalene2-Chlorophenol2-Chloropropane2-Chlorotoluene2-Ethoxy Ethanol2-Ethyl-1-hexanol2-Ethylhexanal2-Ethylthiophene2-Ethyltoluene2-Fluorobiphenyl2-Fluorophenol2-Hexanone2-Methoxyethanol2-Methyl-1-butanol2-Methyl-1-butene2-Methyl-1-pentene2-Methyl-2-butene2-Methyl-2-propanol2-Methylfuran2-Methylheptane2-Methylhexane2-Methylnaphthalene2-Methylpentane2-Methylphenol (o-Cresol)2-Naphthylamine2-Nitroaniline2-Nitrophenol2-Nitropropane2-Pentanol2-Pentanone2-Propanol2-Propenoic Acid Butyl Ester3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine3,4-Dihydro-2-methoxy-2H-pyran3,4-Dimethylhexane3,4-Dimethylphenol3,5-Dimethylphenol3-Carene3-Chloropropene3-Ethyltoluene3-Heptanone3-Methyl-1-butene3-Methyl-1-hexene3-Methyl-2-butanone3-Methyl-2-pentanone3-Methylheptane3-Methylhexane3-Methylpentane3-Methylphenol3-Methylstyrene3-Methylthiophene3-Nitroaniline3-Octanone3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene4,4-Methoxychlor4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehyde4-Amino-5-methyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinone4-Bromofluorobenzene4-Bromophenyl-phenyl Ether4-Chloro-3-methylphenol4-Chloroaniline4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride4-Chlorophenyl-phenyl Ether4-Chlorotoluene4-Dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde4-Ethylbenzaldehyde4-Ethyltoluene4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid4-Methyl-1-pentene4-Methyl-2-pentanone4-Methylheptane4-Methylphenol4-Methylstyrene4-Nitroaniline4-Nitrophenol4-tert-Butlytoluene5-Decene, (E)-6-Methyl-2-heptanoneAcenaphtheneAcenaphthene-d12AcenaphthyleneAcetaldehydeAcetic AcidAcetoneAcetonitrileAcetophenoneAcetyleneAcroleinAcrylonitrileAllyl Alcoholalpha Methyl Styrenealpha-Hexachlorocyclohexanealpha-PineneAnilineAnthraceneArgonBenzaldehydeBenzeneBenzene, 1,2,3,5-tetramethyl-Benzene-d6Benzo(a)anthraceneBenzo(a)pyreneBenzo(b)fluorantheneBenzo(e)pyreneBenzo(g,h,i)peryleneBenzo(k)fluorantheneBenzoic AcidBenzoic Acid, methyl esterBenzotrichlorideBenzyl ChlorideBenzyl Alcoholbeta-Hexachlorocyclohexanebeta-Myrcenebeta-Phellandrenebeta-PineneBibenzylBiphenylbis(2-Chloroethyl) Etherbis(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalatebis(Chloromethyl) EtherBromobenzeneBromodichloromethaneBromoethaneBromoformBromomethaneButanalButaneButyl AcetateButyl EtherButyl MercaptanButylbenzeneButylester Octadecanoic AcidC2-C4CampheneCarbazoleCarbon DioxideCarbon DisulfideCarbon MonoxideCarbon TetrachlorideCarbonyl SulfideCatecholCellosolve Acetate (2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate)ChlorobenzeneChlorobenzilateChlorodifluoromethaneChloroethaneChloroformChloromethaneChloropreneChlorotolueneChryseneChrysene-d12cis-1,2-Dichloroethenecis-1,3-Dichloropropenecis-1,3-Dimethylcyclohexanecis-1,4-Dichloro-2-butenecis-2-Butenecis-2-Hexenecis-2-PenteneCoroneneCrotonaldehydeCumeneCyclohexaneCyclohexane, propyl-CyclohexanolCyclohexanoneCyclohexeneCyclopentaneD-LimoneneDecahydronaphthaleneDecamethylcylopentasiloxane (D5)DecanalDecanedelta-Hexachlorocyclohexanedi-n-ButylphthalateDiacetone AlcoholDibenz(a,h)anthraceneDibenzofuranDibromochloromethaneDibromomethaneDichlorofluoromethaneDiethanolamineDiethoxymethaneDiethyl DisulfideDiethyl KetoneDiethyl SulfideDiethylene Glycol Ethyl Ether AcetateDiethylphthalateDiisobutyl KetoneDimethoxymethaneDimethyl DisulfideDimethyl EtherDimethyl GlutarateDimethyl SulfideDimethyl SulfoxideDimethylphthalateDiphenylamineDocosaneDodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6)DodecanalDodecaneEpichlorohydrinEthaneEthanolEtheneEthyl AcetateEthyl AcrylateEthyl BenzeneEthyl ButyrateEthyl EtherEthyl LactateEthyl MercaptanEthyl MethacrylateEthyl Methyl SulfideEthyl ValerateEthyl-tert-butyl EtherEthylcyclopentaneEthylene DiamineEthylene DibromideEthylene GlycolEthylene OxideEthylene ThioureaFluorantheneFluoreneFluorobenzeneFluorobenzene (FID)Fluorobenzene (PID)FormaldehydeFormic AcidFreon 11Freon 113Freon 114Freon 12Freon 123Freon 23HeliumHeptacosaneHeptanalHeptaneHexachlorobenzeneHexachlorobutadieneHexachlorocyclopentadieneHexachloroethaneHexachloropheneHexachloropropeneHexamethyldisiloxane (MM)Hexamethylene-1,6-DiisocyanateHexanalHexaneHexyl AcetateHydrogenHydrogen SulfideIndanIndeneIndeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyreneIodomethaneIsobutaneIsobutanolIsobutyl AcetateIsobutyl MercaptanIsobutylbenzeneIsobutyleneIsobutylisobutyrateIsobutyraldehydeIsooctaneIsopentanalIsopentaneIsopentyl AlcoholIsophoroneIsopreneIsopropyl etherIsopropyl MercaptanIsopropylacetateLimoneneLindanem,p-Cresolm,p-Tolualdehydem,p-Xylenem-Cymenem-TolualdehydeMethacroleinMethaneMethanolMethyl AcetateMethyl Amyl KetoneMethyl FormateMethyl Isoamyl KetoneMethyl MercaptanMethyl MethacrylateMethyl tert-Butyl EtherMethyl ValerateMethyl Vinyl KetoneMethylcyclohexaneMethylcyclopentaneMethylene ChlorideMethylenecyclohexaneMethylenedi-p-phenyl DiisocyanateMono Ethanol amine (Ethanolamine)N,N-DimethylacetamideN,N-Dimethylformamiden-Amyl Acetaten-Butanoln-ButylchlorideN-Nitrosodimethylaminen-Propyl MercaptanNaphthaleneNaphthalene-d8NicotineNitrobenzeneNitrobenzene-d5NitrogenNitromethaneNitrous OxideNMOC\*NMP (1-Methylpyrrolidine)NonanalNonaneo-Cymeneo-Dinitrobenzeneo-Tolualdehydeo-Toluidineo-XyleneOcimeneOctacosaneOctafluorotolueneOctamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4)OctamethyltrisiloxaneOctanalOctaneOxygenp-Cymenep-Dinitrobenzenep-Tolualdehydep-ToluidinePentachlorobenzenePentachloronitrobenzenePentachlorophenolPentamethyldisiloxanePentanalPentanePerylenePhenanthrenePhenanthrene-d10PhenolPropanalPropanePropyl AcetatePropylbenzenePropylenePropylene Glycol Methyl Ether AcetatePropylene OxidePyreneQuinolineSafrolesec-Butyl Mercaptansec-ButylbenzeneStyreneStyrene OxideSulfurhexafluorideTerphenyl-d14tert-amyl methyl ethertert-Butyl Alcoholtert-Butyl Mercaptantert-Butylbenzenetert-ButyltolueneTetrachloroetheneTetradecaneTetrahydrofuranTetrahydrothiopheneTotal XylenesThiopheneTolueneToluene 2,4-DiisocyanateToluene-d8Total Chlorinated SpeciesTotal HydrocarbonsTPHgtrans-1,2-Dichloroethenetrans-1,3-Dichloropropenetrans-1,4-Dichloro-2-butenetrans-2-Hexenetrans-2-PenteneTrichloroetheneTridecaneTriethylene GlycolUndecaneVinyl AcetateVinyl BromideVinyl ChlorideVinyl FluorideVinyltoluene \*Pace Analytical is not responsible for any decisions made based on data shown with this calculator Amount Units ppbvppmvug/Lug/m3mg/m3% Molecular Weight **ppbv** **mg/m3** **ppmv** **ug/L** **%** **ug/m3** **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Nisheet Gupta](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/nisheet-gupta/) **Published:** November 14, 2020 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nisheet-Gupta-216x260.jpg "– Pace Analytical")Nisheet GuptaNisheet Gupta, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, brings to Pace® over 25 years of extensive financial experience that spans both in public and private sector, various industries, and multiple countries. Nisheet’s expertise includes accelerating value creation by creating strong business partnership with teams across the company, transformation to enable organizations to be scalable, due diligence, M&A and integration. Most recently Nisheet was the CFO of Apogee Enterprises, a publicly traded $1.3B manufacturer in the non-residential construction industry. Nisheet is also a Board member at Innovation International Acquisition Corporation (a SPAC company). Prior to Apogee, Nisheet held finance leadership positions at Land O’Lakes, Diebold Nixdorf, First Data Corporation, and Novartis. Nisheet is a Chartered Accountant from India. He also received his undergraduate degree from University of Delhi in India, and his MBA from Columbia University in New York. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Community Outreach](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/community-outreach/) **Published:** November 18, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Our Community** At Pace®, we believe we are responsible to the communities in which we live and work. We must be good citizens, support good charities, promote civic improvements, and encourage better health and education. We believe that all individuals should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, learn real-world skills and create their own futures. Our success over the years is proof of what can be accomplished when innovative ideas are empowered by an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to give back to the community. ![Global Water Center](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Global-Water-Center-image-rkm1mv427s1xcbxad89p15zxyolrhhmgq97xe84l5m.png "Global Water Center image") ## Global Water Center [ ](https://globalwatercenter.org/) [ WWW.GLOBALWATERCENTER.ORG ](https://globalwatercenter.org/) With a spirit of openness and collaboration, the Global Water Center® is building consensus around best practices and standards for safe water. By sharing resources through Training, Equipping, and Supporting Services, Global Water Center® is increasing the effectiveness and scale of organizations in order to reach 2.2 billion people with safe water. Through universally accepted standards and its industry-wide monitoring platform, the Global Water Center® serves as the catalyst for a worldwide strategy, trust-building transparency, and outcome-based accountability needed to end the global water crisis and bring well-being to 2.2 billion people. The Global Water Center is hitting the road with a traveling multi-sensory exhibit, the [Mobile Discovery Center](https://globalwatercenter.org/mobile-discovery-center/), designed to generate awareness and inspire a movement of millions of people working to end the global water crisis. ![watermission](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/watermission-rkm1n1oxjmaxllnqat430mc64dpbzdcl35sbr5uu9g.png "watermission") ## WMI (Water Missions International) [ ](https://www.watermission.org/) [ WWW.WATERMISSIONS.ORG ](https://www.watermission.org/) Today, more deaths are caused by unsafe water and improper sanitation than by wars, natural disasters, AIDS or hunger. It is estimated that the global water crisis impacts approximately 1.8 billion people. Water Missions International (WMI), a non-profit engineering organization, aims to reach out to these people and help them develop, implement and maintain sustainable technologies that the communities themselves can operate to meet their basic daily water and sanitation needs. Since its inception in 2000, WMI has installed over 1,000 safe drinking water systems and sanitation solutions in 49 countries and is serving the needs of roughly 2.6 million people. Several organizations in water-related industries, including Pace®, have joined to help WMI provide lasting solutions. Last year, Steve and Julie Vanderboom participated in a strategic planning session at WMI headquarters and also joined 3,200 people in WMI’s annual “Walk for Water” event. Steve Vanderboom, Executive Chairman of Pace® commented: “As a lab industry leader and WMI Strategic Partner, it is our plan to participate in future Walk for Water events with other strategic partners aligned with WMI to create awareness and provide additional support for WMI’s efforts around the world.” ![first](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/first-rkm1n0r3cs9n9zp3gapgg4kpiztyro8ur14u9vw8fe.png "first") ## FIRST (Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) [ ](https://www.firstinspires.org/) [ WWW.FIRSTINSPIRES.ORG ](https://www.firstinspires.org/) FIRST is a mentor-based program which involves high school youth and combines the excitement of sports competition with the challenges of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) oriented collaborations. FIRST helps youth foster respect, cooperation, leadership and self-confidence while working in a real-world STEM environment. Collaborating in large teams that include coaches, mentors and volunteers, they are challenged to construct and program robots of their own design to perform tasks against a fleet of competitors in tournaments. In the process, students are given the opportunity to work with STEM-oriented professionals, learn and use sophisticated software and hardware, earn a place in the world championship and qualify for nearly $7 million in scholarships. Pace® sees the value of supporting a program which promotes STEM professions, creativity, competition and innovation. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Find Your Purpose](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/careers/find-your-purpose/) **Published:** December 10, 2020 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** # Find your purpose Pace® Life Sciences provides integrated CMC drug development and GMP testing solutions to the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. We continually develop our talents, support scientific cross training and build an innovative culture to become the clear choice for our employees at all levels of experience. Every day we are inspired to work together to improve human health. ![Pace Life Sciences team in the lab](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/202001-Pace-Oakdale-2583-crop.jpg "202001-Pace-Oakdale-2583-crop – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") “The best advice I received when making my transition into the pharmaceutical industry was that I would learn more in one year working at a contract organization than I could learn in three years at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. In a contract organization, I work with and learn from expert scientists representing the entire cross section of the pharmaceutical industry.“ – Jonathan Neidigh, Associate Director, Ph.D. ![Life sciences team during summer picnic](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Pace-Life-Sciences-team-1024x678.jpg "Pace-Life-Sciences-team – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") “Events like happy hour with my team, a chili cook-off across the department, or free tickets to a baseball game” open to anyone in the company are frequent and create a great sense of community with the people I work with. Through those events I have made lasting friendships with many of my coworkers, two of which just got married to each other after having met working at Pace®! Between my career development over the last 4 years and the friends I have made along the way I can confidently say that working for CROs has been the right decision for me.” – Kevin Bruns, Associate Scientist II ![two employees talking](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Two-employees-talking-1024x678.jpg "Two-employees-talking – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") “A reputable CRO is able to maintain its workforce because there are many big companies in various stages of need and as some projects come to their conclusion, others are available to take their place. Upper management is generally more approachable and more accessible in a small company such as a CRO, which provides more opportunity to offer input or suggestions and have them be given legitimate consideration.” – Leif Irgens– Pr. Scientist, Ph.D. ### **Why a Contract Research Organization?** To search for Pace® Life Science employment opportunities, search by one of our 8 locations on the following page: San Diego, CA; Woburn, MA; Wixom, MI; Oakdale, MN; Salem, NH; South New Berlin, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or San German, PR. [ View Jobs VIEW JOBS ](https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1f12b76e-b5dd-45b0-96ce-ced7deac90ad&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US) **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Judith Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/judith-morgan/) **Published:** November 18, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ![Judith Morgan photo](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/judith-morgan-270x325-1-216x260.jpg "judith-morgan 270x325 – Pace Analytical")Judith MorganJudith Morgan joined Pace® in 2015 as Vice President and Chief Compliance/Training Officer. Following an exceptional 24-year career at ESC Lab Sciences, most recently as VP and Chief Regulatory Officer, she provides the leadership and experience required to manage a strong compliance program and deliver quality career development and training initiatives. Highly regarded as one of the best known compliance professionals in the industry, Ms. Morgan brings 29 years of experience to the Pace® executive management team. Her background includes implementation of quality assurance programs and oversight of compliance, green initiatives and environmental sustainability, waste disposal/minimization, and ethics and confidentiality. In her role with Pace®, Ms. Morgan manages all of Pace® quality, ethics and training functions and also its environmental, health and safety initiatives. As an industry leader with strong business acumen and vision for Pace® success, she leverages her knowledge and industry expertise to ensure that our training and compliance programs remain world class. Ms. Morgan received a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from Austin Peay State University and earned an M.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry from Western Kentucky University. In addition, Ms. Morgan has completed research focused on environmental analysis at Vanderbilt University. She holds membership to professional organizations including the American Chemical Society, American Society for Quality, American Public Health Association, and the Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Gregory D. Kupp](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/gregory-kupp/) **Published:** November 18, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ![Greg Kupp photo](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/gregory-d.-kupp-270x325-1-216x260.jpg "gregory-d.-kupp 270x325 – Pace Analytical")Greg KuppGreg Kupp is the President of Pace® Life Sciences for Pace®, which includes the operations in Oakdale, Minnesota, and San German, Puerto Rico. He joined Pace® in 2006 and has more than 25 years of managerial and business development experience in the life science industry including executive level management, information technology and laboratory operations. For the past ten years, Mr. Kupp has been responsible for the strategic growth, operational leadership and management of the growing Pace® Life Sciences business. He is responsible for overall operations and administration of the Pace® Life Sciences laboratories; oversight of all regulatory and compliance standards for laboratories; procurement of required personnel and equipment; and long-range, capital and strategic planning for Pace® Life Sciences business. Under his management, Pace® has developed into a key supplier of analytical and microbiology services within the Life Sciences industry. During his tenure at Pace®, Mr. Kupp was instrumental in developing the overall business models and the quality system, as well as the laboratory information management system (LIMs) employed within the laboratory. Under his leadership the Life Sciences laboratory operations have been approved as a supplier by many of the world’s top health care companies. In addition, the laboratory sites have experienced numerous successful regulatory audits. His efforts to drive the development of a client-focused work culture – where the emphasis is focused on understanding customer requirements and delivering a timely, cost-effective and innovative solution to each customer – has played a critical role in the significant growth of Pace® in the Life Sciences business over the past several years. Mr. Kupp holds a B.S. Degree in Biology from Misericordia University and an M.S. degree in Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs from Temple University. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Greg Whitman](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/greg-whitman/) **Published:** November 14, 2020 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** ![Greg Whitman photo](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/greg-whitman-270x325-1-216x260.jpg "greg-whitman 270x325 – Pace Analytical")Greg WhitmanLeadership, revenue growth, and a passion for environmental science have fueled a 25+ year career for Greg Whitman at Pace® Analytical Services. Recognized for his achievements, including 20+ years of year-over-year revenue growth, Whitman has been progressively promoted from Senior Sales Executive to Chief Sales Officer and Executive Vice President. Today, as President of Pace® Analytical Services, Whitman leads all business operations for the company’s environmental services, driving profitability and new revenue through organic growth, market expansion, and acquisitions. Committed to ensuring every Pace® customer has an outstanding experience, Whitman has initiated several customer-serving programs, including the company’s loyalty-building Voice-of-Customer and Customer Effort scoring systems that drive the continuous improvement process for sales and operational excellence. An avid outdoorsman, Whitman is engaged in various environmental sustainability initiatives and service innovations for Pace® that distinguish the company in the scientific laboratory services markets. He continuously demonstrates his commitment to people and the environment through his support and involvement with organizations like Water Mission and Global Water Center along with being an active member of the Carolina’s Pollution Control Association (CAPCA) and the Groundwater Professionals Association. Whitman earned his B.S. Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Statement of Purpose](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/mission-statement/) **Published:** November 17, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** To meet the business needs of our customers for high quality, cost-effective, analytical measurements and services. ## Mission Statement Working together to protect our environment and improve our health. ## Core Values - Integrity - Value Employees - Know Our Customers - Honor Commitments - Flexible Response to Demand - Pursue Opportunities - Continuously Improve At Pace®, we’re working together to not only protect our environment, but also to create one that’s cleaner and more sustainable—one that supports a better, safer and healthier life for everyone. As we move forward, our clients can be confident that Pace® will continue to operate in an environmentally sensitive and responsible manner, adhering to the most rigorous compliance and environmental protocols and requirements. Lasting success results from making smarter choices about our stewardship of the environment, managing our resources and fostering innovation to raise the level of health and well being worldwide. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [All Locations](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/) **Published:** September 19, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** - Environmental Sciences - Life Science - Scientic Professional Services - Pace Corporate ## Browse our national network of state-of-the-art laboratories and offices. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [All News](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/all-news/) **Published:** November 10, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Eric Roman](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/eric-roman/) **Published:** November 13, 2020 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** ![Eric Roman photo](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/eric-roman-270x325-1-216x260.jpg "eric-roman 270x325 – Pace Analytical")Eric RomanAppointed October 2019 Eric Roman is President and Chief Executive Officer of Pace Analytical, LLC., an industry leading innovative analytical testing, data and services business that creates and delivers critical information to the environmental, chemical, healthcare and life sciences industries. Mr. Roman brings with him a successful track record where he has led and grew a diversity of businesses spanning products and services from heavy industry to medical devices to biotechnology. Previously, Mr. Roman was the President of the Laboratory Products Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a company serving the world of science. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, Mr. Roman spent 25 years with GE, initially as an application engineer at GE Transportation Systems and ultimately leading global business units within GE Healthcare’s Life Sciences business. Mr. Roman received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Distinction from The Ohio State University. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ## Events ### [SC Operators Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/sc-operators-conference/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [FET Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/fet-conference/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [NC SWANA](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/nc-swana/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [NC Pretreatment](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/nc-pretreatment/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [GA SWANA](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/ga-swana/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [New Jersey Water Association Annual Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/new-jersey-water-association-annual-conference/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [Geology Days Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/geology-days-conference/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [SWEP Greater Philadelphia - 2024 Touchstone Reception](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/swep-greater-philadelphia-2024-touchstone-reception/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [Sediments Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/sediments-conference/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [Alabama Water Resources Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/alabama-water-resources-conference/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [LSPA Annual Fall Party](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/lspa-annual-fall-party/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Networking --- ### [MD-DC Utilities Fall Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/md-dc-utilities-fall-conference/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [Vapor Intrusion Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/vapor-intrusion-conference/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [EPOC Annual Golf Tournament](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/epoc-annual-golf-tournament/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Golf Tournament --- ### [AEHS 40th Annual Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/aehs-40th-annual-conference-on-soil-water-energy-and-air/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [LSPA September 2024 Membership Meeting](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/lspa-september-2024-membership-meeting/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Networking --- ### [NAIOP NYC & AREAA Networking Night at NYCFC](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/naiop-nyc-areaa-networking-night-at-nycfc/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Networking --- ### [NSCW 2024](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/nscw-2024/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [MGP Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/mgp-conference/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [EBC Ascending Professionals 6th Annual End of Summer Bash](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/ebc-ascending-professionals-6th-annual-end-of-summer-bash/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Networking --- ### [AAPS](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/aaps/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Life Sciences **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [BioEurope](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/bioeurope/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Life Sciences **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [AWT Annual Convention](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/awt-annual-convention/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [ASHP Midyear 2024](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/ashp-midyear-2024/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [PSX](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/psx/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Life Sciences **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [Contract Pharma](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/contract-pharma/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Life Sciences **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [Bioinnovation Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/bioinnovation-conference/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Life Sciences **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [Boulder Peptides](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/boulder-peptides/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Life Sciences **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [SCHC](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/schc/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Life Sciences **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [BPI & CGT](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/bpi-cgt/) **Published:** September 15, 2024 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Divisions:** Life Sciences **Event Types:** Tradeshow --- ### [International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/international-conference-on-remediation-of-chlorinated-and-recalcitrant-compounds/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: May 22-26, 2022 WHERE: Palm Springs, California The ***Twelfth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds*** will be held May 22-26, 2022, in Palm Springs, California, at the Palm Springs Convention Center and adjoining Renaissance Hotel. An additional block of rooms will be available at the Hilton Palm Springs [ ](https://www.battelle.org/newsroom/conferences/chlorinated-conference?utm_term=Portland%2C%20Oregon%20at%20dusk&utm_campaign=Chlorinated%20Conference&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On%20&utm_medium=Email&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-2022%20Chlorinated%20Conference%3A%20General%20Exhibit%20Sales%20Open%20Monday%2C%20August%2016%2C%20at%20Noon%20%28EDT%29-_-Portland%2C%20Oregon%20at%20dusk) [ Event Website ](https://www.battelle.org/newsroom/conferences/chlorinated-conference?utm_term=Portland%2C%20Oregon%20at%20dusk&utm_campaign=Chlorinated%20Conference&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On%20&utm_medium=Email&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-2022%20Chlorinated%20Conference%3A%20General%20Exhibit%20Sales%20Open%20Monday%2C%20August%2016%2C%20at%20Noon%20%28EDT%29-_-Portland%2C%20Oregon%20at%20dusk) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [Florida Remediation Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/florida-remediation-conference/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: November 17 – 19, 2021 WHERE: Rosen Centre Hotel | Orlando, Florida The Florida Remediation Conference (FRC) is one of the premier soil, air and water remediation conferences of the year. Though FRC started out as a Florida-centric event 25 years ago, it has developed a solid reputation for fostering the remediation and redevelopment industries across the Southeast. FRC attracts over 600 attendees comprised of a mix of industry representatives, developers, consultants and contractors, and over 100 exhibitors and sponsors from across the country. It is far from just being a Florida event. If you are in the remediation and redevelopment sectors, you need to attend FRC 2021. [ ](https://floridaremediationconference.org/) [ FRC Event website ](https://floridaremediationconference.org/) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [Global Water Center Mobile Discovery Center](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/global-water-center-mobile-discovery-center/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![Global Water Center](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Global-Water-Center-image-1024x519.png "Global Water Center image – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") WHEN: Sept. 8-12 @ 10AM-7PM Wed-Sat and 10AM-3PM Sun WHERE: 10 Southdale Center Edina, MN 55435 Today, 2.2 billion people lack access to safe water. Together, we can make that number zero. The Global Water Center is hitting the road with a traveling multi-sensory exhibit, the Mobile Discovery Center, designed to generate awareness and inspire a movement of millions of people working to end the global water crisis. The Mobile Discovery Center will be in St. Paul at the Southdale Center from September 8-12. Don’t miss this first-of-its-kind experience while it’s here! [ ](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/6835044/Mobile%20Discovery%20Center%20Edina%2c%20MN.pdf) [ Event Details ](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/6835044/Mobile%20Discovery%20Center%20Edina%2c%20MN.pdf) **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [AWT Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/awt-conference/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: September 22-25, 2021 WHERE: Rhode Island Convention Center | Providence, RI ### AWT’s Annual Convention & Exposition continues to grow and evolve each year. The AWT Annual Convention is where water treatment professionals and industry partners gather to exchange time, resources, strategies, solutions, and more. Over three days of learning, growing, and finding inspiration, attendees are equipped with a year’s worth of support in their daily responsibilities as leaders in the industry. Here are a few more reasons you should attend this year… - **More sessions than ever before**—You’ll walk away with even more tools and skills that can have an immediate effect on the future direction of your business-and impact your bottom line. - **More networking**—More attendees means more networking opportunities. The convention is a perfect time to meet leading experts in the field and build long-term relationships. - **Bigger exposition hall**—With more exhibitors than ever before, you will learn about the latest advances in the industry and see demonstrations of products and technologies that are changing the field of water treatment. [ ](https://www.awt.org/annual-convention-2021/) [ Event Website ](https://www.awt.org/annual-convention-2021/) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [IRWA Northern Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/irwa-northern-conference/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: October 12 & 13, 2021 WHERE: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center | Rockford, IL 61108 [ ](http://www.ilrwa.org/N%20Conf.html) [ Event Website ](http://www.ilrwa.org/N%20Conf.html) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [WV OMEGA](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/wv-omega/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: September 14-16, 2021 WHERE: The Resort at Glade Springs | Daniels, WV [ ](https://www.omegawv.com/events/9637-omega-trade-expo-golf-outing-2021.html) [ Event Website ](https://www.omegawv.com/events/9637-omega-trade-expo-golf-outing-2021.html) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [Kentucky Rural Water Association Annual Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/kentucky-rural-water-association-annual-conference/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: August 23 – 25, 2021 WHERE: Galt House | Louisville, KY Up to a total of **12 hours of continuing education credit** for operators and water district commissioners can be earned—6 hours on Monday, 3 hours on Tuesday afternoon, and 3 hours on Wednesday morning (*pending approval by the Division of Compliance Assistance, Operator Certification Section and the Public Service Commission*). See Agenda At a Glance for further details. [ ](https://www.krwa.org/annual-conference) [ Event Website ](https://www.krwa.org/annual-conference) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [Wisconsin Rural Water Association 2021 Annual Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/wisconsin-rural-water-association-2021-annual-conference/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: August 31–September 2, 2021 WHERE: The La Crosse Center | La Crosse, WI [ ](https://www.wrwa.org/wrwa-annual-technical-conference/) [ Event Website ](https://www.wrwa.org/wrwa-annual-technical-conference/) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [Clean Waterways](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/clean-waterways/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: September 14-15, 2021 WHERE: Galt House Hotel | Louisville, KY CLEAN WATERWAYS serves the spill response industry in prevention, preparedness and response in the inland environment. It delivers a forum for attendees to come together to discuss case studies and lessons-learned from both recent and past incidents, discover the latest technologies advancing the industry and build relationships with all parties involved in a response. CLEAN WATERWAYS is celebrating its 5th annual conference back where it all started in Louisville, KY, and it will be held at the historic Galt House Hotel. If you can’t attend in-person, you have the option to attend virtually. [ ](https://www.cleanwaterwaysevent.org/) [ Event Website ](https://www.cleanwaterwaysevent.org/) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/annual-international-conference-on-soils-sediments-water-and-energy/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: October 18-21, 2021 WHERE: VIRTUAL **The Annual Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water and Energy** has become the preeminent national conference in these important environmental areas. The conference attracts 600-800 attendees annually, including a wide variety of representation from state and federal agencies, military, industry (including railroad, petroleum, transportation, and utilities), environmental engineering, environmental consulting, and academia. A strong and diverse technical program is developed each year in concert with a variety of educational, social, and networking opportunities. Equipment demonstrations and video presentations will augment the virtual exhibits, bringing real world application to the technical theory presented in the sessions. Focused workshops provide attendees with practical information for immediate application. The conference promises to be an exciting opportunity for all those concerned with the challenge of developing creative, cost-effective assessments and solutions that can withstand the demands of regulatory requirements. [ ](https://www.aehsfoundation.org/East-Coast-Conference.aspx) [ Event Website ](https://www.aehsfoundation.org/East-Coast-Conference.aspx) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [The Florida Society of Environmental Analysts Fall Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/the-florida-society-of-environmental-analysts-fall-conference/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: October 20-22, 2021 WHERE: Plaza Resort and Spa | Daytona Beach, FL FSEA goals include: promote professionalism and knowledge of environmental analysts; promote guidelines for education and training for environmental analysts; promote standards of excellence in the field of quality control, including a code of ethics; act as a liaison between the regulatory agencies and membership; take a leadership role in promotion of environmental programs and mentoring; and evaluate new analytical procedures. [ ](https://www.fsea.net/) [ Event Website ](https://www.fsea.net/) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [Ohio Rural Water Fall Quarterly Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/ohio-rural-water-fall-quarterly-conference/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: November 4, 2021 WHERE: Delaware, OH Ohio Rural Water Association is proud to facilitate **FREE** quarterly events that offer educational presentations, nourishment in the form of food, and the opportunity to engage in the rural water conversation. We invite you to come and seize this wonderful opportunity to network with other Water & Wastewater Industry Professionals. The events are free of charge, and new faces are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you there! [ ](https://www.ohioruralwater.org/quarterly-meetings.html) [ Event Website ](https://www.ohioruralwater.org/quarterly-meetings.html) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [Great Lakes PFAS Summit](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/great-lakes-pfas-summit/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: December 7-10, 2021 WHERE: VIRTUAL The 2021 Great Lakes PFAS Summit will be held December 7-10 as a virtual event. The goals of the summit are to provide the most current and reliable science and policy, facilitate information sharing, and explore current and future research topics related to PFAS. Participants may include: local, state, and federal government officials; environmental consultants and vendors; academic researchers and students; industry managing PFAS contamination; and community organizations. [ ](https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,7-135-3308_3333-560186--,00.html) [ Event Website ](https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,7-135-3308_3333-560186--,00.html) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ### [WaterJAM 2021](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/events/waterjam-2021/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** WHEN: Sep 13 – 16, 2021 WHERE: Virginia Beach Convention Center | Virginia Beach, VA On behalf of the Virginia Section of the American Water Works Association and the Virginia Water Environment Association, we invite you to join us for WaterJAM 2021: Passport to Water, live and in person, September 13-16 in Virginia Beach! We are excited to offer our Virginia water family the opportunity to connect again in person. [ ](https://www.vaawwa.org/Events/waterjam2021) [ Event Website ](https://www.vaawwa.org/Events/waterjam2021) **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Event Types:** Trade Show --- ## Subject Matter Experts ### [Rob DeMalo](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rob-demalo/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Rob DeMalo is currently Vice President of Operations for the Pace Analytical Building Sciences Division. Rob is... **Content:** ![Rob DeMalo, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rob-DeMalo-150x150.jpg "Rob DeMalo – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Rob DeMalo ##### Division: Building Sciences ##### Specialty: Asbestos Rob DeMalo is currently Vice President of Sales for the Pace® Analytical Building Sciences Division. Rob is responsible for the growth and operation of 10+ lab locations providing quality accredited analysis for asbestos, lead/metals, mold/fungi, bacteria, Legionella and USP <797>. Rob has over 33 years of experience in the industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety industries. Rob was previously the Vice President and Partner of Indoor Environmental Concepts, LLC (IEC), a full-service industrial hygiene consulting firm. Prior to IEC, Rob spent 25 years at EMSL Analytical, Inc., most recently as their Sr. Vice President of Laboratory Services and Business Development. Rob is a member of EIA, AIHA and ASTM and has provided numerous technical presentations at national and local conferences. Rob previously served on the EIA Board of Directors as Secretary from 2014 to 2017 and as Director from 2017 to 2020. Rob holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook as well as a Master of Science degree from the City University of New York at Hunter College in Environmental and Occupational Health Science. **SME Divisions:** Building Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Asbestos --- ### [Paul Jackson](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/paul-jackson/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Paul Jackson is the National Program Manager for Compliance Monitoring and Emerging Contaminants at Pace® and... **Content:** ![Paul Jackson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Paul-Jackson_2026-150x150.avif "Paul Jackson_2026 – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Paul Jackson ##### Division: Analytical + Environmental ##### Specialty: PFAS Paul Jackson is the National Program Manager for Compliance Monitoring and Emerging Contaminants at Pace® and has been with the company since 2009. Jackson’s role includes national responsibility for managing PFAS, drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste regulatory compliance programs. He is responsible for government lab services programs and manages the bottled and product water compliance programs at Pace®. Jackson is also a frequent presenter on these topics at state-level drinking water and wastewater conferences, including the LDEQ/LSWA Environmental Conference, GA SWANA, Environmental Virginia Symposium, Georgia Rural Water Spring Conference, and MWCC. Jackson is a U.S Army veteran, which is where he first started in laboratory testing as a Chief Petroleum Analyst. He has over 40 years of experience in the environmental testing industry including nearly 20 years with Martel Laboratories. Jackson attended Towson University for Business and Chemistry. He frequently presents at various state-level water utility and environmental conferences about PFAS and Emerging Contaminants, and the US EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Program. **SME Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** PFAS --- ### [Judith Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/judith-morgan/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Judith (Judy) Morgan serves Pace® as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, providing the leadership and... **Content:** ![Judith Morgan, Pace Corporate](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Judy-Morgan-150x150.jpg "Judy Morgan – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Judith Morgan ##### Division: Corporate ##### Specialty: Sustainability, Compliance, Governance, EHS Judith (Judy) Morgan serves Pace® as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, providing the leadership and experience required to manage a strong compliance program while overseeing initiatives that impact ethics, sustainability, quality, and EHS. Highly regarded as one of the best-known compliance professionals in the industry, she has held multiple committee chair and board roles in industry and professional organizations. Ms. Morgan brings 30+ years of experience to the Pace® executive management team. Ms. Morgan received a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from Austin Peay State University and earned an M.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry from Western Kentucky University. In addition, Ms. Morgan has completed environmental analytical research at Vanderbilt University. **SME Divisions:** Corporate **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Compliance --- ### [Andrea Gullà, Ph.D](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/andrea-gulla-ph-d/) **Published:** February 23, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Andrea Gullà, Ph.D, leads the automation and innovation efforts at Pace® as the company's Director of Research... **Content:** ![Andrea Gullà, Ph.D, leader of Research and Development at Pace®](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Andrea-Gulla_no-background-150x150.avif "Andrea Gullà_no background – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Andrea Gullà, Ph.D ##### Division: Corporate ##### Specialty: Research, Development, and Innovation Andrea Gullà, Ph.D, leads the automation and innovation efforts at Pace® as the company’s Director of Research and Development. By spearheading strategic R&D initiatives that include advancing the integration of AI, machine learning (ML), and intelligent logistics, his team is instrumental in enabling operational excellence across all facets of the Pace® network of laboratories and service centers. Andrea’s goal? Reduce process friction to gain velocity. All in effort to create a seamless experience for Pace® clients. Andrea has over 20 years of experience leading large teams and multimillion-dollar portfolios at companies like Malvern Panalytical and Thermo Fisher Scientific driving innovation in analytical instruments, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI). With over 35 publications and 30 patents, he provides deep expertise in product development and strategic leadership to Pace®. **SME Divisions:** Corporate **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Research & Development --- ### [Dr. Abe Cullom](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-abe-cullom/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Dr. Abe Cullom is the Director of Water Safety Management for the Building Sciences services at Pace®... **Content:** ![Dr. Abe Collum, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Abe-Collum-150x150.jpg "Abe Collum – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Dr. Abe Cullom ##### Division: Building Sciences ##### Specialty: *Legionella* Dr. Abe Cullom is the Director of Water Safety Management for the Building Sciences services at Pace® Analytical Services. A cross-disciplinary expert, Dr. Cullom translates insights from engineering, microbiology, and chemistry into practical solutions to mitigate disease risks in water systems and help make steps toward ending the waterborne illness: Legionnaire’s disease. His expertise plays a crucial role in safeguarding drinking water for human consumption. With a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, co-advised by Dr. Amy Pruden and Dr. Marc Edwards, Dr. Cullom has positioned himself as a dynamic leader in building water safety. During his academic journey, he was awarded the coveted NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, as well as an IIE-GIRE Fellowship to perform research at the prestigious KWR Water Research Institute in The Netherlands. His peer-reviewed research has elucidated the impact of the in-building plumbing environment on important opportunistic pathogens—like pseudomonas aeruginosa, non-tuberculous mycobacteria—antibiotic resistance, and microbial ecology. He is also well-versed in analytical methods and contemporary metagenomics. **SME Divisions:** Building Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Legionella --- ### [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/lindsay-boone/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Lindsay Boone is a Technical Specialist with Pace® Analytical. Her primary focus for the past several... **Content:** ![Lindsay Boone, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lindsay-Boone_2026_crop-150x150.jpg "Lindsay Boone_2026_crop – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Lindsay Boone, M.Sc. ##### Division: Analytical + Environmental ##### Specialty: PFAS Lindsay Boone is a PFAS Program Manager with Pace® Analytical. Her primary focus for the past several years, even before joining Pace®, has been on PFAS. She has worked with numerous drinking water and wastewater professionals on a wide array of issues related to PFAS including sampling techniques, lab report interpretation, and analytical methodology selection. Boone has worked at various environmental laboratories, life sciences, and analytical instrumentation manufacturing companies. She has experience as a precise analytical chemist and client-focused project manager supporting, establishing, and advancing pharmaceutical drug development and testing processes for more than 10 years. Boone earned both her BS and MS degrees in Chemistry at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. **SME Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** PFAS --- ### [Johnny Mitchell](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/johnny-mitchell/) **Published:** August 15, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Johnny Mitchell is the Chief Technology Officer for Pace® and is responsible for establishing Corporate technical... **Content:** ![Johnny Mitchell, Pace® Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Johnny-Mitchell-150x150.png "Johnny Mitchell – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Johnny Mitchell ##### Division: Analytical + Environmental ##### Specialty: lab Sustainability, Groundwater, Regulatory Johnny Mitchell is the Chief Technology Officer for Pace® and is responsible for establishing Corporate technical goals and strategies to ensure consistent quality, compliance and performance by the organization. Mr. Mitchell has over 30 years’ experience in the environmental analytical and laboratory fields and is a respected expert in groundwater chemistry and petroleum hydrocarbon programs. Mr. Mitchell is an experienced chemist proficient in both organic and inorganic methods and in analytical data validation. Mr. Mitchell has been actively involved in multiple organizations including the Marcellus Shale Coalition and the Colorado Oil and Gas Association and has been a frequent presenter at national events on topics related to ground water chemistry and oil and gas exploration programs. Mr. Mitchell also served as a member of the Ground Water Chemistry Workgroup for the EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study. During his career he has assumed responsibility for management of multiple emergency response actions and has completed accreditation in Incident Command through the Federal Emergency Management Association Program. Additionally, Mr. Mitchell continues to work with the industry technical and regulatory leadership to advance the sustainable processes related to environmental analytical chemistry. A graduate of David Lipscomb University with a B.S. in Biochemistry, Mr. Mitchell also completed 4 years post bachelor’s research in Toxicology at the University of Mississippi. **SME Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Lab Sustainability --- ### [Steven Johnston](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/steven-johnston/) **Published:** August 28, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Steven is a 20+ year pharma veteran, having worked extensively in small molecule and biologics... **Content:** ![Steven Johnston, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Steven-Johnston-150x150.jpg "Steven Johnston – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Steven Johnston ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Small Molecules Steven is a 20+ year pharma veteran, having worked extensively in small molecule and biologics development. He is currently a director of pharmaceutical development at Pace Life Sciences, where he focuses on oral and parenteral delivery of small molecules and peptides/proteins. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Small Molecules --- ### [Dr. Paula Garcia Calavia](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-paula-garcia-calavia/) **Published:** August 26, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Dr. Paula Garcia Calavia currently functions as Director of Regulatory Affairs at BioPharma Global... **Content:** ![Dr. Paula Garcia Calavia, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Paula-Garcia-Calavia-150x150.jpg "Paula Garcia Calavia – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Dr. Paula Garcia Calavia ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Regulatory Affairs Consulting Dr. Paula Garcia Calavia currently functions as Director of Regulatory Affairs at BioPharma Global, a division of Pace® Life Sciences. Paula has experience in drug development, particularly in medical therapeutics and diagnostics. Her regulatory education includes the completion of a drug discovery, development, and regulation course at UCSF-Stanford Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI). Paula has broad regulatory experience in feasibility and strategy consulting, novel data analysis, authoring regulatory documents for FDA and EMA, preparing clients for FDA meetings, interacting with regulatory agencies, and leading a team of professionals focused on regulatory affairs. She has worked in diverse projects covering all stages of drug development, from early first-in-human trials to Phase 3 trials, and a variety of indications including oncology, hematology, gastroenterology, immunology, and COVID-19. She is particularly interested in drug development and regulations for rare diseases with unmet medical needs. Prior to joining Pace®, Paula worked as a research scientist in R&D towards the development of rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases, such as influenza virus and norovirus. Her academic background includes a Master of Chemistry (MChem) in Forensic and Investigative Chemistry, with a focus on drug detection and quantification from fingerprint samples, and a PhD in Cancer Bio-nanotechnology, where she worked in the development of nanoparticles for targeted photodynamic therapy using cancer in vitro models and various nanomaterials, both from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Regulatory Affairs Consulting --- ### [Dr. Darius Devlin](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-darius-devlin/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Dr. Darius Devlin is an interdisciplinary molecular biologist and regulatory professional passionate about novel treatments and... **Content:** ![Dr. Darius Devlin, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Darius-Devlin-PhD-150x150.jpg "Darius Devlin, PhD – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Dr. Darius Devlin ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Regulatory Affairs Consulting Dr. Darius Devlin is an interdisciplinary molecular biologist and regulatory professional passionate about novel treatments and therapies for diseases/conditions with limited options. He was previously a laboratory scientist with expertise in reproductive biology/infertility, molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression/purification, mouse model generation, and preclinical testing of therapeutic agents. Now Dr. Darius’ regulatory experience includes successful track record with orphan drug designation (ODD) application, investigational new drug (IND), development safety update report (DSUR), and ODD annual report submissions. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Regulatory Affairs Consulting --- ### [Vicki Ward](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/vicki-ward/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Vicki Ward is director at Pace® Life Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC laboratory. Vicki earned her... **Content:** ![Vicki Ward, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Vicki-Ward-150x150.jpg "Vicki Ward – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Vicki Ward ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Analytical Outsourcing Vicki Ward is director at Pace® Life Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC laboratory. Vicki earned her PhD in chemistry from North Carolina State University and has over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Vicki is focused on characterization of packaging and manufacturing process materials for small and large molecule products, managing both the extractable and leachable and Inorganic departments. Vicki manages the Analytical Development and QC departments executing method transfers, method development and validation for all phases of drug product development. Vicki applies extensive knowledge and industry experience, which positions her as the ideal partner for pharmaceutical testing from pre-clinical through commercial. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Analytical Outsourcing --- ### [Vicki Schuler](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/vicki-schuler/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Vicki Schuler is Vice President of Analytical Outsourcing at Pace® Life Sciences. With the majority of... **Content:** ![Vicki Schuler, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Vicki-Schuler-150x150.jpg "Vicki Schuler – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Vicki Schuler ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Analytical Outsourcing Vicki Schuler is Vice President of Analytical Outsourcing at Pace® Life Sciences. With the majority of her career in quality and lab leadership roles, Vicki is focused on supporting clients by ensuring pharmaceutical studies and data meet quality and safety requirements under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Vicki applies her diverse history in working at companies manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Combination Products, Phase 1 through marketed pharmaceutical product supply, to ensure appropriate operational practices are compliant, appropriate, and efficient. For Vicki, leadership within Analytical Outsourcing and a partnership with clients to support bringing pharmaceutical solutions to patients is how she supports the Pace® mission. Vicki earned her Masters degree in chemistry from University of South Florida. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Analytical Outsourcing --- ### [Valerie Slaven](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/valerie-slaven/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Valerie Slaven is a Director of Laboratory Operations at Pace® responsible for developing a strategic vision... **Content:** ![Valerie Slaven, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Valerie-Slaven-150x150.jpg "Valerie Slaven – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Valerie Slaven ##### Division: Analytical + Environmental ##### Specialty: TCLP Valerie Slaven is a Director of Laboratory Operations at Pace® responsible for developing a strategic vision while providing operational support at both local and corporate levels. Slaven’s career is driven by a passion for optimizing laboratory processes and contributing to the overarching success of the organization she serves. Slaven began her career at Pace® by running total suspended solids in wet chemistry for PDC Laboratories, Inc., which was later acquired by Pace®. Her passion for the work led to rapid and comprehensive learning and immersion in other methods in wet chemistry and eventually metals, VOA and SVOA as well as analysis of samples and team management in each department. She even started a large new laboratory with a new team under considerable pressure. Looking to continue expanding her impact, Slaven took on a Quality Assurance (QA) Manager role and later Technical Director. During her time in QA, she served as the chair of the Chemistry Expert Committee within TNI. Following her time in QA, she started her journey in operational management. Slaven remains rooted in QA, though she can sometimes be found helping out in the lab and currently serves on the Board of Directors for TNI. Slaven’s love of operational leadership comes from both the challenge it creates and her passion to develop staff. She tends to focus on creating a culture of continuous improvement, one that recognizes that success is born from learning and actively embraces the opportunities created by mistakes, which allows energy to be channeled towards improvement and growth for future success. **SME Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** TCLP --- ### [Uday Velagapudi](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/uday-velagapudi/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Uday Velagapudi is a Scientist III/Group Leader of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Pace® Life Sciences, an... **Content:** ![Uday Velagapudi, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Uday-Velagapudi-150x150.jpg "Uday Velagapudi – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Uday Velagapudi ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Small Molecules Uday Velagapudi is a Scientist III/Group Leader of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Pace® Life Sciences, an integrated CMC drug product development contract research organization. Uday is an SME focusing on method development for bioanalytical quantitation, small molecule and metabolite characterization, protein characterization, and host-cell protein analysis using low- and high-resolution LC-MS systems. Uday has authored or co-authored eight publications in reputable journals, such as Science and Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, and received his Ph.D. in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from St. John’s University in New York. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Small Molecules --- ### [Rob Tuohy](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rob-tuohy/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Rob Tuohy has participated in the development of over 100 pharmaceutical compounds and offers extensive knowledge... **Content:** ![Rob Tuohy, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rob-Tuohy-150x150.jpg "Rob Tuohy – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Rob Tuohy ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Small Molecules Rob Tuohy has participated in the development of over 100 pharmaceutical compounds and offers extensive knowledge relative to the design and development of various dosage forms. Rob holds a Master of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Temple University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Small Molecules --- ### [Rhonda Lintner](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/rhonda-lintner/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Rhonda Lintner, MPH is a seasoned expert in environmental monitoring and quality compliance, with over... **Content:** ![Rhonda Lintner, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rhonda-Lintner-150x150.jpg "Rhonda Lintner – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Rhonda Lintner ##### Division: Building Sciences ##### Specialty: USP , USP Rhonda Lintner, MPH is a seasoned expert in environmental monitoring and quality compliance, with over two decades of experience in controlled environments and sterile compounding in healthcare settings. She specializes in consulting on cleanroom process design, construction oversight, and commissioning, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). Rhonda’s expertise extends to USP <797> and <800> compliance, as well as FDA-regulated sterile device manufacturing, making her a trusted advisor in ensuring facilities meet stringent federal and regulatory standards. As an Account Executive with Pace® Analytical Laboratories Building Sciences, she provides specialized guidance on microbial bioburden management, environmental monitoring, and engineering controls for healthcare facilities and research laboratories. **SME Divisions:** Building Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** USP 797, USP 800 --- ### [Nilsa Martinez](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/nilsa-martinez/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Nilsa Martinez is the Senior Director and Site Lead of Pace® Life Sciences, San German, PR... **Content:** ![Nilsa Martinez, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nilsa-Martinez-150x150.jpg "Nilsa Martinez – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Nilsa Martinez ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Analytical Outsourcing Nilsa Martinez is the Senior Director and Site Lead of Pace® Life Sciences, San German, PR laboratory. Nilsa manages the site to provide on-time, high-quality chemistry and microbiology services, primarily supporting pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to deliver new and existing products. Nilsa began her career in manufacturing quality assurance and microbiology laboratories, which equipped her with the skills to streamline processes and maintain the highest standards – particularly applying Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Nilsa’s leadership established the site’s reputation with clients and regulators, earning their confidence and credibility through Pace values such as commitment to building strong relationships. Nilsa earned her degree in Biological Sciences and Medical Technology from the Interamerican University in San German, PR. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Analytical Outsourcing --- ### [Nick Nigro](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/nick-nigro/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** As Product Manager – PFAS, Nick Nigro is responsible for the oversight of the product life-cycle for... **Content:** ![Nick Nigro, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nick-Nigro-150x150.jpg "Nick Nigro – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Nick Nigro ##### Division: Analytical + Environmental ##### Specialty: PFAS As Product Manager – PFAS, Nick Nigro is responsible for the oversight of the product life-cycle for all Pace® Analytical PFAS operations, currently delivered in 8 emerging contaminant Centers of Excellence within the Pace® nationwide network of environmental testing laboratories. Nigro is charged with leading the discussion for new product development with senior leadership to include operations, marketing, sales, and legal/compliance. He also serves as the liaison between technical development teams and business audiences to ensure understanding and alignment of technical and business requirements. Nigro ensures company targets are met operationally and commercially. Oversight responsibilities include distribution of PFAS testing technology across the Pace® network, as well as full responsibility for profit and loss expectations. Lastly, Nigro acts as the national point of contact and subject matter expert for the product line and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to assess and anticipate current and future product line requirements. BACKGROUND: Nicholas Nigro’s environmental career spans over 30 years, with the first half of his career spent working as an Environmental Engineer with one of the country’s largest consulting/engineering firms. During that first chapter of his career, Nigro supported and managed over 200 environmental site investigations, ultimately acting as the company’s Program Director for its Environmental Insurance Cost Recovery practice. In 2005, Nigro entered the laboratory services market sector as President of the country’s largest mobile laboratory operation (ECCS, purchased by Pace® in 2015). In late 2019, Nigro was tasked with leading the Pace PFAS service offering where, at that time, Pace® operated four laboratories with PFAS testing capabilities. Since that time, PFAS service offerings at Pace® have doubled in number of labs and more than quadrupled in capacity and revenue. **SME Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** PFAS --- ### [Michele (Chele) DeRider](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/michele-chele-derider/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Michele (Chele) DeRider is director at Pace® Life Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC site. Chele earned... **Content:** ![Michele (Chele) Derider, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Michele-Chele-Derider-150x150.jpg "Michele (Chele) Derider – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Michele (Chele) DeRider ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Analytical Outsourcing Michele (Chele) DeRider is director at Pace® Life Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC site. Chele earned her PhD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Chele focuses on the characterization of large and small molecules using spectroscopic techniques. In particular, Chele specializes in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) technology. Additionally, Chele is the director of analytical stability and solid-state services. Chele applies experience in chemistry under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to support clients across the product lifecycle ensure quality and safety standards are upheld. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Analytical Outsourcing --- ### [Mary Ryan](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/mary-ryan/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Mary Ryan is director of microbiology at Pace® Life Sciences, Oakdale, MN laboratory. Mary is focused... **Content:** ![Mary Ryan, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mary-Ryan-150x150.jpg "Mary Ryan – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Mary Ryan ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Analytical Outsourcing Mary Ryan is director of microbiology at Pace® Life Sciences, Oakdale, MN laboratory. Mary is focused on evaluating the quality and safety of medical device and drug products by leveraging a variety of industry standards, such as USP/NF, EP, JP or client-supplied methods, facilitated under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance. Mary offers proven experience with identifying compliance concerns and customizing methods to meet client testing objectives. Mary earned her degree from University of Minnesota, Mankato. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Analytical Outsourcing --- ### [Mariah Peronto](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/mariah-peronto/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Mariah Peronto is the Specialty Analytics Program Manager for Air Toxins at Pace®. Peronto brings with her... **Content:** ![Mariah Peronto, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mariah-Peronto-150x150.jpg "Mariah Peronto – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Mariah Peronto ##### Division: Analytical + Environmental ##### Specialty: Air Mariah Peronto is the Specialty Analytics Program Manager for Air Toxins at Pace®. Peronto brings with her 16 years of experience in the environmental science field on both the laboratory and consulting sides. This includes laboratory project management, business development, and now as the air program manager at Pace®. She excels by engaging in technical discussions and presenting on numerous topics at Trade Shows, Association Meetings and to her clientele. Her professionalism, technical roots and passion for her work endears her to both her colleagues and her customers. Peronto originally joined Pace® in 2011 as a project manager and later an account executive for specialty analytical services where she was responsible for growth of the air/vapor intrusion testing market. She returned to Pace® in 2022 after serving as a business development manager at GHD before assuming her current position. At GHD, Peronto brought in new clients and expanded work with existing corporate accounts across the Midwest region. She was a key member of several strategic teams that fostered growth and service diversification of high priority regional clients. Peronto holds a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. **SME Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Air --- ### [Louie Bustillos](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/louie-bustillos/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Louie joined Pace® Analytical Services earlier this year. He is the Technical Director for our Asbestos... **Content:** ![Louie Bustillos, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Louie-Bustillos-150x150.jpg "Louie Bustillos – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Louie Bustillos ##### Division: Building Sciences ##### Specialty: Asbestos Louie joined Pace® Analytical Services earlier this year. He is the Technical Director for our Asbestos Division. He has analyzed samples for the asbestos industry for over 20 years by TEM, PLM and PCM. He is an active member with ASTM committee D22.07 which covers Sampling, Analysis, Management of Asbestos, and Other Microscopic Particles. **SME Divisions:** Building Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Asbestos --- ### [Jayme Corbell](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/jayme-corbell/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Jayme Corbell is associate director at Pace® Life Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC laboratory. Jayme is... **Content:** ![Jayme Corbell, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Jayme-Corbell-150x150.jpg "Jayme Corbell – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Jayme Corbell ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Analytical Outsourcing Jayme Corbell is associate director at Pace® Life Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC laboratory. Jayme is focused on analytical organic chemistry applied to offer quality control and safety insights to drug product and medical device manufacturers. Jayme offers unique expertise in nitrosamine impurities, which have been a growing regulatory concern for pharmaceuticals in development and on-the-market. Jayme earned her PhD in organic chemistry from Duke University. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Analytical Outsourcing --- ### [Isaiah Manoogian](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/isaiah-manoogian/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Isaiah is a Senior Regulatory Affairs Scientist and Consultant at BioPharma Global, a division... **Content:** ![Isaiah Manoogian, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Isaiah-Manoogian-150x150.jpg "Isaiah Manoogian – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Isaiah Manoogian ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Regulatory Affairs Consulting Isaiah is a Senior Regulatory Affairs Scientist and Consultant at BioPharma Global, a division of Pace® Life Sciences. His formal education and professional regulatory experience provide a unique perspective of patient advocacy to his role in drug development. He works diligently to ensure high-quality regulatory advice and deliverables are provided to clients. This is evidenced by his impressive track record of successful submissions to both the FDA and EMA, including requests for Orphan Drug Designation (ODD), Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) Designation, and Fast Track Designation (FTD). He also collaborates with team members on larger-scale projects, such as assessing gaps in clients’ data to determine if they are ready to submit an Investigational New Drug (IND) application. Further, he has experience in authoring and reviewing IND applications to comply with FDA’s requirements, to increase the likelihood of success of clients’ clinical development programs, and to avoid INDs being put on clinical hold. Overall, Isaiah’s early professional career in regulatory affairs has been remarkable and he is excited to gain further experience and knowledge in the constantly evolving world of drug development and the pharmaceutical industry. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Regulatory Affairs Consulting --- ### [Heather Ludwig](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/heather-ludwig/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Heather Ludwig is the Manager for raw materials at Pace® Life Sciences, Oakdale, MN... **Content:** ![Heather Ludwig, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Heather-Ludwig-150x150.jpg "Heather Ludwig – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Heather Ludwig ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Analytical Outsourcing Heather Ludwig is the Manager for raw materials at Pace® Life Sciences, Oakdale, MN laboratory. Heather is focused on overseeing the wet chemistry and chromatography testing teams to help ensure drug product manufacturers meet their timelines, maintain critical standards, and compliance when preparing finished products. Heather oversees a project management team whose primary focus is supporting the Raw Materials clients. Heather offers proven experience and expertise with many compendia, such as USP/NF, EP, JP, JPE, ChP, and BP, which positions her as an expert partner to navigating the complex and ever-changing regulatory landscape. Heather earned her degree in chemistry at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Analytical Outsourcing --- ### [Frank Tagliaferri, PhD](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/frank-tagliaferri-phd/) **Published:** August 26, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Frank Tagliaferri, PhD, is Chief Scientific Officer at Pace® Life Sciences, LLC. Frank leads the... **Content:** ![Frank Tagliaferri, PhD, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Frank-Tagliaferri-150x150.jpg "Frank Tagliaferri – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Frank Tagliaferri, PhD ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Large Molecule Frank Tagliaferri, PhD, is Chief Scientific Officer at Pace® Life Sciences, LLC. Frank leads the strategic advancement of the nationwide laboratory network to optimize current service offerings for sponsors as well as guide the investments in new capabilities across the drug development lifecycle. Frank is highly experienced in protein and nucleic acid based therapeutics which allows him to both understand emerging product categories as well as evaluate the technologies and methodologies to allow Pace® to support effective research and development. Frank received his PhD from the University of Virginia. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Large Molecule --- ### [Dr. Michael Berg](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-michael-berg/) **Published:** August 26, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Dr. Michael Berg joined Pace® in 2024 as Technical Director for Building Sciences. He has over... **Content:** ![Dr. Michael Berg, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dr.-Michael-Berg-150x150.jpg "Dr. Michael Berg – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Dr. Michael Berg ##### Division: Building Sciences ##### Specialty: USP 797, *Legionella* Dr. Michael Berg joined Pace® in 2024 as Technical Director for Building Sciences. He has over 19 years of experience in the environmental testing industry and holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. Dr. Berg researched plant pathology and plant genetics as a postdoctoral fellow at Oklahoma State University. He also worked in fungicide research for BASF in Germany. Dr. Berg engages in training and other educational events with a focus on bioaerosol assessments, sterile compounding, and water pathogens. **SME Divisions:** Building Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Legionella, USP 797 --- ### [Dr. Christabel Fernandes-Monteiro](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-christabel-fernandes-monteiro/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Dr. Christabel Fernandes-Monteiro is the Biology Department Manager at the Pace® Analytical National Center for... **Content:** ![Dr. Christabel Fernandes-Monteiro, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Christabel-Fernandes-Monteiro-150x150.jpg "Christabel Fernandes-Monteiro – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Dr. Christabel Fernandes-Monteiro ##### Division: Analytical + Environmental ##### Specialty: Environmental Microbiology Dr. Christabel Fernandes-Monteiro is the Biology Department Manager at the Pace® Analytical National Center for Testing & Innovation and is responsible for monitoring the standards of performance, validity of analyses performed, and data generated in the biology department that includes the Mold, BOD, Aquatic Toxicity/Biomonitoring, and Water Microbiology laboratories. She also oversees production and ensures that quality assurance and quality control criteria of analytical methods and projects are satisfied within the department of biology. Dr. Fernandes-Monteiro has over 20 years of experience in the environmental, biological and microbiological laboratory fields. Her background includes implementing and maintaining a quality system and monitoring QA/QC activities in an environmental laboratory. She was also involved with biological research related to Chemical Carcinogenesis and Cancer Biology and served as a Biology Manager at ESC Lab Sciences for nearly 20 years, which was acquired by Pace® in 2017. Dr. Fernandes-Monteiro has authored and co-authored publications in peer-reviewed international scientific journals. She has contributed to the development of the 22nd Edition of Standard Methods as a member of the Standard Methods Committee/Joint Task Group. Her experience has allowed her to apply her knowledge and expertise as a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Technical Advisory Panel. She also currently serves as a board member on the Analytical Accreditation Board for AIHA and the TNI-Micro Expert Committee. Dr. Fernandes-Monteiro earned a BS degree from Sophia College-Mumbai as well as a MS degree from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, both in Microbiology. She earned a Ph.D. in Applied Biology from the University of Mumbai and has completed postdoctoral training in Cancer Biology. **SME Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Environmental Microbiology --- ### [Dr. Chin S. Yang, Ph.D.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/dr-chin-s-yang-ph-d/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Dr. Chin S. Yang, Ph.D. received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biology from Tunghai University... **Content:** ![Dr. Chin S. Yang, Ph.D., Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chin-S-Yang-150x150.webp "Chin S Yang – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Dr. Chin S. Yang, Ph.D. ##### Division: Building Sciences ##### Specialty: Mold & Fungi Dr. Chin S. Yang, Ph.D. received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biology from Tunghai University in Taiwan and his Ph.D. degree in Forest and Environmental Biology from the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry. For nearly 40 years, he has worked with physicians, public health officials, industrial hygienists, IAQ and environmental professionals, and environmental and occupational health scientists on various issues of fungal and bacterial exposures in the indoor environment. **SME Divisions:** Building Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Mold and Fungi --- ### [Daniel George](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/daniel-george/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Daniel George has been with Pace® since 2015 working in the field services group located in... **Content:** ![Daniel George, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Daniel-George-150x150.jpg "Daniel George – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Daniel George ##### Division: Analytical + Environmental ##### Specialty: Stack Emissions Daniel George has been with Pace® since 2015 working in the field services group located in Minneapolis, MN. He began his career as a field technician working on wastewater, groundwater, soil/sediment, hazardous waste, and emission/air testing projects. He currently serves as the Account Executive of our Minneapolis Field Services group and South Carolina stack testing group working with industry, government agencies, and consultants on various types of field sampling projects. **SME Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Stack Emissions --- ### [Chris Johnson](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/chris-johnson/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Chris Johnson is the General Manager of the Pace® National facility in Roseville, Minn., and has... **Content:** ![Chris Johnson, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chris-Johnson-150x150.jpg "Chris Johnson – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Chris Johnson ##### Division: Analytical + Environmental ##### Specialty: Air Chris Johnson is the General Manager of the Pace® National facility in Roseville, Minn., and has been with Pace® for nearly eight years. Johnson has over 20 years of experience in the environmental laboratory industry and has spent most of his time at Pace® managing the Organics laboratories mainly focused on semi-volatile analysis, as well as serving as the subject matter expert for the Pace® network. Recently, Johnson spent two years as the Air Product manager where his primary focus was operational oversight, excellence, and alignment of the Pace® Air Laboratories and providing the best product and field experience for our clients. Johnson’s previous engagements include 13 years as an SVOC Supervisor at ESC Lab Sciences before it was acquired by Pace® in 2017. He also served as a Senior Analyst at TestAmerica for six years. Jonson studied pre-medicine at Trevecca Nazarene University and earned a BS degree in Biology from East Tennessee State University. **SME Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Air --- ### [Ching-Yi Tsai, Ph.D.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/ching-yi-tsai-ph-d/) **Published:** August 26, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Dr. Ching-Yi Tsai, a recognized expert in fungal science, joined Pace® Building Sciences in... **Content:** ![Dr. Ching-Yi Tsai, Pace Building Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ching-Yi-Tsai-150x150.webp "Ching-Yi Tsai – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Ching-Yi Tsai, Ph.D. ##### Division: Building Sciences ##### Specialty: Mold and Fungi Dr. Ching-Yi Tsai, a recognized expert in fungal science, joined Pace® Building Sciences in 2024. Dr. Tsai earned a Master’s in Agricultural Biotechnology from National Chung-Hsing University in Taiwan and a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Dartmouth College. Prior to joining Pace®, Dr. Tsai developed new DNA-based methods for the detection of environmental microorganisms, such as Legionella and Mycobacterium. She also set up and conducted RT-PCR analysis for SARS-CoV-2 in environmental samples, including sewer water, surface swabs, and air. Along with Dr. Yang, Dr. Tsai was a contributor to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) publication, Bioaerosols: Assessment and Controls second edition, which has become a gold standard for the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) industry. **SME Divisions:** Building Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Mold and Fungi --- ### [Chad Rusch](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/chad-rusch/) **Published:** August 26, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Chad Rusch started out with his career at EnChem in 1994 while pursuing his chemistry degree... **Content:** ![Chad Rusch, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chad-Rusch-150x150.jpg "Chad Rusch – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Chad Rusch ##### Division: Analytical + Environmental ##### Specialty: Biota Chad Rusch started out with his career at EnChem in 1994 while pursuing his chemistry degree at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. His first role was handshaking water extractions in the SVOA extraction lab. Through 1999, Rusch took on additional roles in analysis using Gas Chromatography (GC), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), and graphite furnace instrumentation. After a six-month hiatus, he returned to EnChem to become the Metals Supervisor, where he ran metals analysis on Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS), ICP, and Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption (CVAA) instrumentation. When Pace® acquired EnChem in 2004, Rusch transitioned into the Inorganic Manager overseeing metals and wet chemistry. Since joining Pace®, he has been a member of several Pace® 3P Teams and has led the Wet Chemistry team for several years. Rusch has been the General Manager of the Pace® Green Bay lab since April 2021 where he has focused his efforts on employee development and lab growth through service and quality. **SME Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Biota --- ### [Brenda Ojeda](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/brenda-ojeda/) **Published:** August 26, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Brenda Ojeda is Microbiology Director at Pace® Life Sciences, San German, PR laboratory. Brenda offers 25 + years... **Content:** ![Brenda Ojeda, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Brenda-Ojeda-150x150.jpg "Brenda Ojeda – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Brenda Ojeda ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Analytical Outsourcing Brenda Ojeda is Microbiology Director at Pace® Life Sciences, San German, PR laboratory. Brenda offers 25 + years of proven experience with the manufacturing processes, quality assurance, method transfer, validation, and regulatory compliance of pharmaceutical and medical device products. Brenda supports clients in satisfying regulatory requirements under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), which positions her to offer unique insight navigating ongoing quality assurance and control as they prepare and transition to the commercialization phase. Brenda earned her degree in Science, Industrial Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico. She also possesses Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and is a certified quality auditor (CQA). She has worked with Pace® since 2011 and her knowledge in the different areas of the laboratory services is a value asset to fulfill our clients requirements with the more highest standards of quality. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Analytical Outsourcing --- ### [Ben Buer](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/ben-buer/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Ben is Director of Pharmaceutical Development at our Boston site, where he and his team of talented... **Content:** ![Ben Buer, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ben-Buer-150x150.jpg "Ben Buer – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Ben Buer ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Biologics Ben is Director of Pharmaceutical Development at our Boston site, where he and his team of talented scientists work on biotherapeutics development spanning characterization, method development, formulation development and compatibility. Ben’s background in chemical biology and passion for protein chemistry and structural biology provide a lens through which he tackles CMC challenges for novel protein therapeutics to address a client’s clinical and agency filing needs. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Biologics --- ### [Antony Kaprielian](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/antony-kaprielian/) **Published:** August 26, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Antony leads the electronic publishing of all eCTD format applications to the desired agencies, maintains the... **Content:** ![Antony Kaprielian, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Antony-Kaprilien-150x150.jpg "Antony Kaprilien – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Antony Kaprielian ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Regulatory Affairs Consulting Antony leads the electronic publishing of all eCTD format applications to the desired agencies, maintains the lifecycle of submissions, and corresponds with regulatory agency project managers. He manages and authors applications to the regulatory agency, including but not limited to: Orphan Drug Designation (ODD), Investigational New Drug (IND) application, FDA Type A/B/C Meetings, Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) Designation, Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD), Fast Track Designation (FTD), Qualified Infectious Disease Products (QIDP) Designation, and others. Antony also works with sponsors to develop regulatory strategy roadmaps and identify gaps in working submission packages. **SME Divisions:** Life Sciences **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Regulatory Affairs Consulting --- ### [Andy Rezendes](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/andy-rezendes/) **Published:** August 25, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Andy has over 25 years’ experience in laboratory operations and air sample analysis. He holds a... **Content:** ![Andy Rezendes, Pace Analytical + Environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Andy-Rezendes-150x150.jpg "Andy Rezendes – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Andy Rezendes ##### Division: Analytical + Environmental ##### Specialty: Air Andy has over 25 years’ experience in laboratory operations and air sample analysis. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Previously he was the air testing product line manager at Alpha Analytical. While at Alpha, Mr. Rezendes conducted research in sulfide and mercaptans analysis, background VOCs related to vapor intrusion investigations, and comparative study involving measurement of naphthalene in ambient air. **SME Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental **Subject Matter Expert Categories:** Air --- ### [Amanda Yoakum](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/meet-our-experts/amanda-yoakum/) **Published:** August 26, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Amanda Yoakum is Director of Operations at the Pace® Life Sciences, Lebanon, NJ laboratory, where she... **Content:** ![Amanda Yoakum, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Amanda-Yoakum-150x150.jpg "Amanda Yoakum – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") #### Amanda Yoakum ##### Division: Life Sciences ##### Specialty: Analytical Outsourcing Amanda Yoakum is Director of Operations at the Pace® Life Sciences, Lebanon, NJ laboratory, where she leverages her expertise in leadership, innovation, and operational efficiency. 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Jersey Legionella Law Creates Two Compliance Deadlines for Covered Buildings and Facilities ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/building-sciences/new-jersey-legionella-law-creates-two-compliance-deadlines-for-covered-buildings-and-facilities/) **Published:** August 19, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Covered buildings must develop a water management program by September 2026 and put it into practice just three months later. PENNSAUKEN, N.J., Aug. 19, 2026 — New Jersey building owners and facility managers subject to the state’s new *Legionella* law are facing two key compliance milestones: a September 12, 2026, deadline to develop a water management program and a December 12, 2026, deadline to put that program into practice. The distinction is important for covered facilities that may be focused on completing written plans. Implementation, however, requires coordinated procedures, monitoring, corrective actions and documentation designed to help manage *Legionella* risk in building water systems. The law applies to a range of facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living communities, certain hotels and residential buildings, correctional facilities and buildings with aerosol-generating water devices such as cooling towers, pools, spas and indoor ornamental fountains. Specific requirements vary depending on the type of facility and water system involved. Facilities that fail to comply may face civil penalties of up to $2,000 for a first violation and up to $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation. A violation that results in serious injury or death may carry a penalty of up to $10,000. *Legionella* bacteria occur naturally in freshwater but can grow inside building water systems, including plumbing, hot-water tanks, cooling towers and decorative fountains. People can become sick when they inhale small water droplets containing bacteria. Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia that can be fatal, particularly for older adults, people who smoke and those with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions. The CDC reports that approximately one in 10 people who develop Legionnaires’ disease die from complications related to the illness. Research also suggests that the actual number of cases may be higher than the number reported. “Every *Legionella* sample represents a real building and real people who may be affected by the quality of water systems,” said Dr. Abe Collum, Director of Water Safety & Management at Pace® Building Sciences. “New Jersey’s law is a reminder that compliance is only the starting point. The real goal is prevention. By using a practical water management program, reliable testing and clear documentation, we can help facilities identify risks and act before those risks become public health concerns.” Pace® provides independent *Legionella* testing through laboratory locations that participate in the CDC’s Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) proficiency testing program. ELITE evaluates whether laboratories can correctly isolate *Legionella* from water samples using culture-based methods. Participating laboratory locations must demonstrate that ability on a recurring basis. Pace® works alongside water-treatment professionals and facility teams, providing independent testing that can help them understand their water systems and evaluate the controls designed to manage *Legionella* risk. With the first compliance deadline approaching in September 2026, covered facilities can understand where they stand by evaluating their readiness. Pace® Building Sciences offers a free readiness assessment to identify gaps in water management programs, testing practices and documentation before implementation is required. Learn more [here](https://info.pacelabs.com/new-jersey-legionella-law-info-sheet). Pace® is a portfolio partner of Leonard Green & Partners and Aurora Capital Partners. \### **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Building Sciences **News Categories:** Building Sciences **Divisions:** Building Sciences --- ### [Pace® appoints Andy Fenny as President of Pace® Life Sciences to drive strategic growth  ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-appoints-andy-fenny-as-president-of-pace-life-sciences-to-drive-strategic-growth/) **Published:** August 13, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Accomplished life sciences executive brings more than 20 years’ experience of CDMO and pharmaceutical leadership to guide Life Sciences division* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 13, 2026 –** Pace®, a Science and Technology company, has appointed Andrew (Andy) Fenny as President of Pace® Life Sciences, the organization’s life sciences division, to lead the business into its next phase of strategic growth with a focus on expanding support and capacity for pharmaceutical and biotech clients across the development cycle. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations continue to face increasing pressure to accelerate development timelines, navigate scientific and regulatory complexity while managing rising costs. Pace® Life Sciences is focused on helping customers address these challenges through seamless service, scientific certainty, and comprehensive solutions. Fenny brings over two decades of experience across the CDMO and pharmaceutical sectors. He joins Pace® Life Sciences from CDMO, SK Pharmteco where he served as Chief Commercial Officer. Prior to that role, he worked for FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies as Chief Business Officer. His experience spans commercial strategy, business development, integrated operations, and client experience. “Andy joins Pace® at a time when our customers need more than results. They need a partner who can help them navigate complex regulatory pathways and challenging market conditions,” said Ken Beyer, CEO at Pace®. “Andy’s leadership and expertise will help us deliver the certainty companies need at every stage of the product lifecycle because every phase drives programs closer to patients waiting on treatments that change lives.” “Pace® Life Sciences has a strong foundation of scientific expertise, technical talent, and customer commitment,” said Fenny. “As life sciences organizations look for partners who can help deliver with speed and accuracy amidst evolving challenges, Pace® is well positioned to deliver integrated support so these organizations can move forward with greater confidence and continuity.” Based out of Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, Fenny will lead all aspects of the division, build collaboration across all 8 Pace® Life Sciences sites, and direct the delivery of the organization’s service capabilities to support customers from early development through clinical supply and commercialization. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Aurora Capital Partners. \### **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of eight CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Announces Compliant US FDA Inspection of Operations in Research Triangle Park, NC  ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-announces-compliant-us-fda-inspection-of-operations-in-research-triangle-park-nc/) **Published:** July 23, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Proven track record of consistent high quality confirmed at Pace® Life Sciences* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN: July 23, 2026 –** Pace® Life Sciences, a U.S.-based, FDA-registered GMP analytical testing laboratory and full-service contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CDMO), and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, today announced the successful completion of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection of its Small Molecule Center of Excellence in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This milestone marks another successful FDA inspection across the analytical operations at Pace® Life Sciences, reinforcing the organization’s long-standing commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and data integrity. “Achieving consistent positive FDA inspection outcomes across our analytical network reflects the strength of our quality systems, the expertise of our staff, and our unwavering commitment to scientific excellence,” said Lou Forcellini, Head of Quality Assurance at Pace® Life Sciences. “Each successful inspection strengthens our clients’ confidence in our capabilities and reinforces our mission to deliver reliable, high-quality results that ultimately help improve patient lives.” The Research Triangle Park facility provides comprehensive analytical support throughout the drug development and manufacturing lifecycle, including: - Storage and stability testing - Extractables and leachables (E&L) testing across container closure systems and manufacturing materials - Analytical method development and validation - Organic spectroscopy for the characterization, quantitation, and identification of small and large molecules Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences to Host Free Virtual Webinar on Evaluating Complete Packaging Systems Under USP <382> ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-to-host-free-virtual-webinar-on-evaluating-complete-packaging-systems-under-usp-382/) **Published:** April 28, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Expert led session designed to help life sciences professionals navigate the evolving expectations for packaging and delivery system evaluation under USP <382>* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – April 28, 2026** – USP <382> marks a fundamental shift from traditional component-based qualification to a comprehensive, system-level approach for parenteral packaging and delivery systems. Christian Collazo-Sarra, Manager at Pace® Life Sciences, a division of Pace®, a Science and Technology company, will explore how responsibility for demonstrating functional suitability is increasingly placed on CDMOs and finished product manufacturers, rather than solely on component suppliers. The free, virtual webinar will be held on Wednesday, April 29 at 11:00 AM EST. Attendees will gain practical insights into system-level functionality testing, its integration with container closure integrity testing (CCIT), and strategies to meet USP <382> requirements across development and commercialization stages. **Key Learning Objectives:** - Understand the responsibility shift under USP <382> - Recognize the importance of system-level functionality testing - Learn how functional testing and complete system CCIT work together **Who Should Attend:** - CDMO and finished product manufacturers - Packaging, device, and combination product engineers - Quality, regulatory, and compliance professionals - Analytical and contract testing laboratory teams - Component and material suppliers **Register Here:** Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Christian Collazo-Sarra** Christian Collazo-Sarra is a manager at the Pace® Life Sciences laboratory in Lebanon, NJ focusing on CCIT, drug delivery device functional characterization, and package distribution testing services. He has over 7 years of experience in contract testing across multiple disciplines in the pharmaceutical industry and is a graduate of Rutgers School of Engineering, with a BS in Biomedical Engineering. **About Pace® Life Sciences** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences to Lead Targeted Drug Delivery Roundtable at Oligo & Peptides HubXchange ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-to-lead-targeted-drug-delivery-roundtable-at-oligo-peptides-hubxchange/) **Published:** April 14, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Peter Abbink, PhD, a Pace® Life Sciences expert, will serve as roundtable facilitator for the “Strategies for Targeted Drug Delivery” session on April 30 in Boston* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – April 14, 2026** Pace® Life Sciences, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), and a division of Pace®, a Science and Technology company, today announced its participation in the upcoming Oligo & Peptides HubXchange. Pace® expert, Peter Abbink, PhD, will serve as roundtable facilitator for the session “Strategies for Targeted Drug Delivery.” This interactive roundtable will bring together industry experts to explore emerging approaches and technological advancements, shaping the future of targeted therapeutics across oligonucleotides, peptides, and genetic medicines. The key challenges and innovations that will be addressed include: - Next–generation lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and novel surface “decorating” strategies for tissue–specific targeting - Liver–avoiding (detargeting) approaches to improve safety and efficacy - Comparative advantages of viral versus non–viral delivery vectors - Considerations for clinical translation and scalable manufacturing “Targeted delivery remains one of the most critical challenges and opportunities in advancing next-generation therapeutics,” said Dr. Abbink. “This session will foster meaningful discussion on how emerging technologies can improve precision, reduce off-target effects, and accelerate the path to patients.” Pace® Life Sciences continues to play a pivotal role in supporting the development and commercialization of complex therapeutics, offering integrated solutions across analytical services, development, and manufacturing. For complimentary registration, please follow this link: Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Dr. Peter Abbink** Dr. Abbink is a trusted leader in biologics, gene therapies, and vaccine development. He currently oversees operations at the Pace® Life Sciences Boston site, supporting development in small molecules, biologics, and advanced therapeutics while also serving as President of Vector Sciences, Inc, advancing next-generation vaccine and gene-therapy platforms. He has authored more than 70 publications and is an inventor on multiple patents. **About Pace® Life Sciences** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences To Deliver Two Speaker Sessions at Society of Quality Assurance (SQA) Annual Meeting 2026](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-to-deliver-two-speaker-sessions-at-society-of-quality-assurance-sqa-annual-meeting-2026/) **Published:** April 8, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Pace® leadership explores inspection-ready quality systems and quality oversight in outsourced environments* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – April 8, 2026** Pace® Life Sciences, a leading provider of analytical and regulatory services, and a division of Pace®, a Science and Technology, announced today that two of its Senior Consultants will present at the Society of Quality Assurance (SQA) Annual Meeting, taking place April 11–16, 2026. These presentations highlight the commitment of Pace® to continued leadership in advancing quality systems, regulatory compliance, and innovative approaches for pharmaceutical and bioanalytical organizations to execute with speed, clarity, and confidence. Donna M. Aliyetti, Senior Consultant in Auditing and Compliance, will present *“Building Quality from the Ground Up: A QA Case Study in Launching a GLP-Compliant Clinical Bioanalysis Laboratory.”* Her session explores how Quality Assurance supports an inspection, ready process by establishing a robust Quality Management System (QMS) for a GLP-compliant clinical bioanalytical laboratory. Drawing from real-world experience, Ms. Aliyetti will discuss strategies for integrating Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ICH E6(R3) guidelines, emphasizing risk-based quality management, data integrity, and scalable processes that support long-term compliance and operational excellence. Julie Barnhill, PhD, Senior Consultant at Pace® Life Sciences, will present *“Navigating Quality Oversight in Virtual and Hybrid Pharmaceutical Models: Ensuring Compliance of Outsourced GXP Operations.”* Her session addresses the growing trend of virtual and hybrid pharmaceutical organizations and the complexities of maintaining compliance in outsourced environments. Dr. Barnhill will examine evolving regulatory expectations and lay out practical strategies for vendor oversight, data integrity, and risk-based quality systems, equipping attendees with how to strengthen sponsor–vendor partnerships and ensure compliance across increasingly complex operational models. The SQA Annual Meeting is a premier event for quality assurance professionals across regulated industries, offering a platform for thought leadership, collaboration, and professional development. For more information, visit the Society of Quality Assurance website or [register here](https://sqa.org/SQA2026/SQA2026/Registration/Registration.aspx?hkey=a4b404b7-6fbd-4f16-b10b-d38d958e71e9). Pace® is a portfolio company or Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Launches New Testing Method for Ultrashort-Chain PFAS](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/analytical-environmental/pace-launches-new-testing-method-for-ultrashort-chain-pfas/) **Published:** March 12, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** New method helps researchers, regulators, and innovators better understand the full PFAS picture **Minneapolis, MN — March 12, 2026 –** Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, announced today the launch of a new proprietary testing method designed to detect ultrashort-chain per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Ultrashort-chain PFAS, defined as compounds with three or fewer carbon atoms, are recognized by researchers as both highly persistent and exceptionally mobile in groundwater. Despite their prevalence, these compounds are not included in published PFAS method lists such as 537.1, 533, or 1633. “Most PFAS testing today captures only a small fraction of the more than 15,000 PFAS compounds that exist,” stated Nick Nigro, PFAS Product Manager, Pace®. “Ultrashort-chain PFAS are often present at much higher concentrations than their longer chain counterparts, yet they’ve remained outside the scope of standard methods until very recently. This new method helps close a gap in our understanding of PFAS occurrence and behavior in the environment.” Pace® developed this method based on a forthcoming U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water method, currently in development and expected to be published as EPA Method 563. The Pace® method uses comparable instrumentation and quantification techniques for established PFAS methods, ensuring consistency and reliability in aqueous samples. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace® Analytical Services** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through our in-lab and emergency onsite containment and regulatory services, we ensure our air, water, soil, and more are safe for our communities and lives. Pace® also supports customers with in-house labs, providing a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [New Microbial Testing Lab Expansion at Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/new-microbial-testing-lab-expansion-at-pace-life-sciences/) **Published:** April 2, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Expanded microbial limits testing lab in Lebanon, NJ boosts capacity and strengthens analytical services* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – April 2, 2026** Pace® Life Sciences, a U.S.-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and a division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company announced today the opening of its newly expanded microbial limits testing laboratory at its Lebanon, New Jersey facility, further strengthening the site’s comprehensive analytical service offerings. This upgraded space significantly increases throughput, efficiency, and reliability within an already well‑established microbial limits testing program. With the added capacity, the team can now support higher sample volumes while continuing to uphold the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance delivering on the organization’s ongoing commitment to product quality, patient safety, and operational excellence. “This expansion is another step forward in enhancing the depth and breadth of services we offer our clients,” said Amanda Yoakum, Site Head in Lebanon, NJ. “By investing in both infrastructure and expertise, we are ensuring that our Lebanon facility continues to deliver the speed, scientific rigor, and reliability our partners depend on.” The Lebanon, NJ site is a full-service analytical testing lab that supports a wide range of services, including analytical chemistry, microbiology, sterility testing, container closure integrity testing (CCIT), and packaging and delivery system evaluations. The facility also plays a crucial role in advancing small and large molecule programs from early development through commercialization. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences to Host Free Webinar on EU Endocrine Disruptor Classification and New CLP Hazard Classes](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-to-host-free-webinar-on-eu-endocrine-disruptor-classification-and-new-clp-hazard-classes/) **Published:** March 10, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Toxicologist and Pace® Regulatory Expert Sherry Sachdeva to discuss industry updates & impacts **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – March 10, 2026 The European Union has expanded how endocrine disruptors are care classified, introducing new hazard classes under its Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation that could impact global manufacturers. Pace® Life Sciences is hosting a free, virtual webinar led by Sherry Sachdeva, PhD, that will examine the EU’s updated endocrine disruptor framework and its compliance implications. With growing evidence linking endocrine-disrupting chemicals to serious human health and environmental effects, the European Commission amended CLP on March 21, 2023 to add eight new hazard classes aligned with the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and the European Green Deal. Classification of endocrine disruptors now follows a weight-of-evidence approach, including Category 1 and Category 2 designations and defined mixture thresholds. Despite increased regulatory focus, significant data gaps remain. While approximately 100 substances are currently identified under REACH as ED, PBT/vPvB, or PMT/vPvM, impact assessments suggest that more than 1,600 substances could ultimately require classification. This evolving landscape presents both scientific and compliance challenges for industry. **Registration Information** March 25th at 11 AM EST **[Registration Link](https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8967429273407969879)** Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \### **About Sherry Sachdeva, PhD** Sherry Sachdeva, Ph.D., is a Toxicologist and Regulatory Analyst III at Pace® Life Sciences with expertise in global chemical compliance, hazard classification, and endocrine disruptor assessment. She earned her Master’s in Toxicology in India and completed her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences in 2020, including research at King’s College London as a Newton Bhabha Fellow. She is a recipient of the National Post Doctoral Fellowship from the Indian Council of Medical Research and has received multiple national awards for scientific presentations. Dr. Sachdeva has authored six peer-reviewed publications and is certified as a UK Registered Toxicologist (UK ERT) by the Royal Society of Biology. She specializes in REACH, CLP, and emerging hazard classifications, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical compliance strategies. **About Pace® Life Sciences** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences to Host Free Virtual Webinar on Quality Oversight in Fully Outsourced Pharma Operations](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-to-host-free-virtual-webinar-on-quality-oversight-in-fully-outsourced-pharma-operations/) **Published:** February 20, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Senior Expert, Dr. Julie Barnhill, to share practical strategies for ensuring GxP compliance in virtual and hybrid pharma companies* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – February 20, 2026** As pharmaceutical companies increasingly rely on outsourced operations, maintaining GxP compliance has become a critical and challenging element of sponsorship oversight. Pace® Life Sciences, a U.S.-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and a division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, is hosting a free, live virtual webinar on February 24th, 2026 at 11 AM EST, “Quality by Design for Outsourced Pharmaceutical Operations” led by Julie Barnhill, PhD drawing on decades of hands-on experience supporting companies through all phases of drug development. Attendees will learn how to: - Establish a right-sized Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with organizational stage and risk profile - Apply a risk-based vendor qualification strategy - Implement effective oversight mechanisms to ensure transparency and data integrity - Strengthen quality agreements and coordinate change management across multiple vendors - Leverage cloud-based systems to enhance real-time communication and compliance visibility - This webinar is designed to help pharma companies move beyond paper compliance and implement oversight models that work in real world, multivendor environments to ensure GxP compliance. **Registration Information** February 24th at 11 AM EST – **[Registration Link](https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4961949094484683872?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social)** Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \### **About Julie Barnhill, PhD** Dr. Barnhill is a Senior Consultant at Pace® Life Sciences specializing in GxP compliance from preclinical through commercial drug development. She provides strategic QA leadership for virtual and hybrid biopharma companies, including building quality systems, conducting GxP audits, and preparing organizations for FDA inspections. Prior to Pace®, Dr. Barnhill held senior quality leadership roles at Osiris Therapeutics, Alpharma (now Actavis), and Chesapeake Biological Laboratories (now Emergent). She serves on the Board of the PDA Capital Area Chapter, is Adjunct Graduate Faculty at Johns Hopkins University, and is a Course Director with CfPIE. She earned her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and her BS from Trinity College. **About Pace® Life Sciences** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Earns Environmental Business Journal Award for Adding Respirable Crystalline Silica Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/analytical-environmental/pace-earns-environmental-business-journal-award-for-adding-respirable-crystalline-silica-testing/) **Published:** January 30, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company awarded Business Achievement Award for New Practice in 2025* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – January 30, 2026** – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology company, announced today it has received a New Practice Business Achievement Award from the Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) for the addition of its Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) testing services. This service is in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards designed to protect worker health and safety. RCS testing services support Pace® clients in mining, construction, manufacturing, and other sectors. Using advanced analytical methods, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), the company delivers precise quantifications of silica concentrations in air and bulk samples. These accurate detection limits facilitate thorough industrial hygiene evaluations, exposure monitoring, and environmental investigations. “Receiving the New Practice Business Achievement Award for the addition of RCS testing highlights our continued commitment to our mission at Pace® of protecting our environment and improving our health,” noted Greg Whitman, President, Pace® Analytical Services. “Our ongoing investments in innovative and critical services like RCS testing ensure we are providing clients precise and reliable data for crucial decision making. We’re proud to do our part in making workplaces and communities safer for everyone.” Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) provides strategic market intelligence to executives and investors in 13 business segments of the environmental industry including environmental consulting and engineering, remediation and industrial services, water and wastewater equipment, air quality and pollution control equipment, hazardous waste management, resource recovery, solid waste management, water/wastewater infrastructure, renewable energy, and environmental instrumentation and information systems. The 2025 EBJ awards will be presented live and in-person at the EBJ Business Achievement Awards banquet at Environmental Industry Summit XXIV in San Diego on April 1-3, 2026, along with CCBJ Business Achievement, Lifetime Achievement and 50-Year Company anniversary awards. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \# # # **About Environmental Business Journal®** Environmental Business Journal® has been published since 1988 by Environmental Business International Inc., an independent research and publishing company focused on the environmental and climate change industries. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, healthcare providers, and more through our Analytical+Environmental Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For clients with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with clients by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace® Sets New Standard in PFAS Testing with DOD Accreditation for Multiple PFAS Analytical Methods](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/analytical-environmental/pace-sets-new-standard-in-pfas-testing-with-dod-accreditation-for-multiple-pfas-analytical-methods/) **Published:** April 24, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Company enhances capabilities to support clients with PFAS remediation **Minnesota, MN – April 24, 2025** – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, announced today that it has achieved U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) accreditation for three test methods to analyze per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS within its national laboratory network. In addition to holding EPA 1633 accreditation, the standardized approach for measuring PFAS in a diverse range of environmental matrices, Pace® is the only company that also holds DOD certification for ASTM D8421, ASTM D8535, and EPA 8327. These three test methods analyze non-potable liquid and solid matrices for targeted PFAS. Several departments of the DOD are using the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods to expedite its mission to efficiently and effectively perform base-wide remedial investigations across the country. DOD has provided guidance on how these additional methods can be used in an ASD(EI&E) memo dated May 1, 2024, titled *Establishing a Consistent Methodology for the Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Matrices Other than Drinking Water*. “As PFAS regulatory requirements increase, so does our commitment to ensuring Pace® is supporting all clients with fast, accurate results that can meet varied data quality objectives,” stated Nick Nigro, PFAS Product Manager at Pace®. “With these new certifications, Pace® becomes the only lab partner that can provide the DOD with the certified PFAS testing services covering all of these powerful tools.” Nigro is among a dedicated team of PFAS technical experts that distinguish Pace® as a respected leader in PFAS testing and analysis. Pace® offers PFAS testing and analysis services at seven laboratory locations across the country. For more information on PFAS or Pace® testing and analysis services, please visit [PFAS.com](http://www.pfas.com) or [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/pfas/). Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, healthcare providers, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace® Awarded 2025 Environmental Business Journal Business Achievement Award for Mergers & Acquisitions](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/building-sciences/pace-awarded-2025-environmental-business-journal-business-achievement-award-for-mergers-acquisitions/) **Published:** January 28, 2026 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company recognized for strategic growth of Building Sciences service offerings through four acquisitions in 2025* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – January 28, 2026** – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology company, announced today it has received a Business Achievement Award from the Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) for its four strategic acquisitions in 2025 expanding its national footprint and service capabilities. Pace® received recognition for the acquisitions of Micron Environmental Labs and Patriot Labs in California, DCM Laboratories in Colorado, and Quantem Laboratories in Oklahoma. These facilities not only increase testing capacity and provide additional testing capabilities but strengthen the company’s ability to serve local communities. This was particularly evident during the California wildfires where the proximity of one of the acquired locations provided quick results for public health decision making.‑ Laboratory testing services gained through these acquisitions include Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) testing and analysis using x-ray diffraction (XRD) technology and Food Safety microbiology testing services. “Our continued investment in expanding our Building Sciences portfolio strengthens our commitment to serving our clients and communities,” stated Greg Whitman, President, Pace® Analytical Services. “By bringing together specialized expertise, we’re ensuring that the world around us is safer, healthier, and better protected. Each of these four acquisitions improves our ability to respond swiftly to our clients’ demands and support critical health and safety decisions across the nation. We are honored to be recognized by EBJ for our efforts.” Together, these acquisitions enhance Pace® Building Sciences’ robust portfolio of services for evaluating and mitigating health hazards in the built environment, complemented by the team’s broader expertise in areas such as water management planning, cleanroom certification, USP <797> testing, ASSE 12080 training, and healthcare consulting. Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) provides strategic market intelligence to executives and investors in 13 business segments of the environmental industry including environmental consulting and engineering, remediation and industrial services, water and wastewater equipment, air quality and pollution control equipment, hazardous waste management, resource recovery, solid waste management, water/wastewater infrastructure, renewable energy, and environmental instrumentation and information systems. The 2025 EBJ awards will be presented live and in-person at the EBJ Business Achievement Awards banquet at Environmental Industry Summit XXIV in San Diego on April 1-3, 2026, along with CCBJ Business Achievement, Lifetime Achievement and 50-Year Company anniversary awards. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \# # # **About Environmental Business Journal®** Environmental Business Journal® has been published since 1988 by Environmental Business International Inc., an independent research and publishing company focused on the environmental and climate change industries. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, healthcare providers, and more through our Analytical+Environmental Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For clients with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with clients by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Building Sciences, Pace Corporate **News Categories:** Building Sciences **Divisions:** Building Sciences --- ### [Pace® Appoints Ken Beyer as Chief Executive Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-appoints-ken-beyer-as-chief-executive-officer/) **Published:** December 5, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Technology Veteran Brings Decades of Leadership to Guide the Nation’s Largest Laboratory Services Network Through Next Phase of Strategic Growth* MINNEAPOLIS (December 5, 2025) – Pace®, a leading science and technology company with a nationwide network of environmental and life sciences laboratories, announces the appointment of Ken Beyer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Beyer will oversee all aspects of the organization, bringing a wealth of experience across technology and logistics markets to further strengthen Pace® and its mission of delivering innovative solutions and outstanding customer service. “I am honored to join Pace® and lead a team dedicated to making the world a safer, healthier place,” said Ken Beyer. “Together, we will continue to innovate our services and delivery network while advancing scientific excellence for our clients and communities.” Ken Beyer joins Pace® after a distinguished career leading high-growth companies in the logistics, technology, and consulting sectors. Most recently, as CEO of Transportation Insight and Nolan Transportation Group, he guided the combined company to become the 4th largest domestic transportation management provider in the U.S., generating over $5 billion in annual revenue. Beyer previously served as President of Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services, a $4 billion global logistics business spanning 39 countries and 15,000 employees. He joined Ingram Micro after its acquisition of CloudBlue Technologies, a company he co-founded and scaled into a global leader in reverse logistics and IT asset disposition. Beyer began his career as a management consultant with Ernst & Young, holds a degree in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University, and is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). Pace®, a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Aurora Capital Partners, brings decades of expertise in supporting industries, government agencies, and businesses through its state-of-the-art laboratory services. Under Beyer’s leadership, the company is poised to accelerate growth, expand service offerings, and strengthen partnerships across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and environmental sectors. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Environmental and Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. More at [pacelabs.com.](https://www.pacelabs.com) **Categories:** Pace Corporate **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Frank Tagliaferri, Ph.D. Featured in Panel Session on Advancing Oral Drug Delivery Beyond Lipinski’s Rule of 5](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/frank-tagliaferri-ph-d-featured-in-panel-session-on-advancing-oral-drug-delivery-beyond-lipinskis-rule-of-5/) **Published:** December 5, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Chief Scientific Officer of Pace® Life Sciences Joins Industry Leaders at Advancing Drug Development Forum (ADDF) to Collaborate on Technologies for Non-Traditional Molecules* **BOSTON, MA – December 5, 2025 –** Pace® Life Sciences, a U.S.-based CRDMO and FDA-registered GMP Analytical Testing lab, announced that Chief Scientific Officer Frank Tagliaferri, Ph.D., will join a round table at the Beyond Rule of 5 (bRo5) Live Lab on December 11, 2025. The bRo5 Live Lab at the UMASS Club is a workshop focused on oral delivery of complex molecules, bringing experts together to discuss advances in drug development for challenging modalities. Tagliaferri will be involved in the **Roundtable of Enabling bRo5 Advanced Technologies for Development** covering advancing technologies for formulating and delivering non-traditional molecules. “Biologics and other large, complex molecules present unique challenges for oral delivery due to structural sensitivities, poor bioavailability, and barriers within the alimentary tract. While there are promising solutions for individual hurdles, overcoming them all in a commercially viable way requires innovation and collaboration,” noted Tagliaferri. “By leveraging advanced formulation technologies and problem-solving, we can move closer to making oral delivery a reality for molecules that once seemed out of reach.” For more information about the event, please visit: Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \### **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Announces Andrea F. Gullà, Ph.D. as Director of Research & Development](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-announces-andrea-f-gulla-ph-d-as-director-of-research-development/) **Published:** November 6, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Industry leader joins Pace® to drive strategic initiatives in automation, sustainability, and client-focused science* **Minneapolis, MN – November 6, 2025** – Pace®, a Science and Technology company and the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, is proud to announce the appointment of Andrea F. Gullà, Ph.D. as Director of Research & Development (R&D). He joins the Pace® leadership team with a distinguished track record in laboratory innovation, automation, and data-driven environmental solutions. Andrea has over 20 years of experience leading large teams and multimillion-dollar portfolios at companies like Malvern Panalytical and Thermo Fisher Scientific driving innovation in analytical instruments, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI). With 35+ publications and 30 patents, he brings deep expertise in product development and strategic leadership. His role will drive the organization’s efforts to optimize operations, reduce environmental impact, and enhance customer experience, all designed to make science more accessible and impactful. In his new role, Andrea will spearhead Pace® strategic R&D initiatives, advancing the integration of AI, machine learning (ML), automation, and intelligent logistics. Under his leadership, the R&D team will focus on innovations that elevate the client experience, including the transformation of laboratory processes and workflows to enhance efficiency, service levels, and data delivery. “Our commitment to innovation at Pace® is driven by cultivating and acquiring key talent to continually evolve how we serve clients,” said Eric Roman, Pace® President and CEO. “Andrea’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for Pace® as we invest in new technologies and systems to fuel innovation. His experience and vision, along with a team deeply ingrained in science, is charged with transforming service and data delivery and leading the laboratory services industry into the future.” Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \### **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Pace Corporate **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Expands Services to Include Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Testing and Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/building-sciences/pace-expands-services-to-include-respirable-crystalline-silica-rcs-testing-and-analysis/) **Published:** October 30, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Company committed to improving Occupational Health and Safety using state-of-the-art instruments at its AIHA accredited Colorado lab **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – October 30, 2025 –** Pace® Analytical Services, a regulatory testing and analytical laboratory division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, announces that it now offers Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) testing and analysis. This initiative supports mines and industrial clients as they prepare to comply with the new Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) rule, which significantly lowers permissible exposure limits for RCS and introduces rigorous new testing requirements. Coal mine compliance was to be completed by August 2025, while metal and nonmetal (MNM) mines have until April 8, 2026. Crystalline silica is a widespread mineral used historically for tools and building, and now in advanced glass, ceramics, electronics, and aerospace materials. While general exposure is low risk, workers in construction, sandblasting, and mining may face higher risks of silicosis, lung cancer, and other serious respiratory diseases from inhalation. OSHA and MSHA regulate and mandate RCS testing in workplaces to protect at-risk employees through monitoring and measuring fine, airborne silica particles. “Through advanced x-ray diffraction (XRD) technology, our team can precisely quantify crystalline silica in both air and bulk samples,” noted Rob DeMalo, Vice President of Operations for Pace® Building Sciences. “By following OSHA ID-142 and NIOSH 7500 protocols, we accurately measure the three key silica polymorphs—alpha quartz (α-alpha), cristobalite, and tridymite—across diverse sample types. This rigorous approach ensures our clients receive highly reliable data for critical health and safety decisions.” This analytical approach is primarily utilized for air samples collected from employee breathing zones and broader work site areas, ensuring comprehensive environmental monitoring. Pace® provides RCS testing and analysis from its AIHA-IHLAP accredited Colorado facility which also offers advanced mineral identification services via X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), clay and petrography as well as NVLAP accredited asbestos analysis. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \### **About Pace® Building Sciences** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® People are committed to promoting environmental and public safety by advancing the science of microbiology for hospitals, pharmacies, water treatment providers, consultants, and more. Through our network of in-house labs, we provide sample analysis for bacteria and fungi for regulatory compliance and in adherence to industry standards such as USP 797. **Categories:** Building Sciences **News Categories:** Building Sciences **Divisions:** Building Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences to Hold Free Virtual Webinar through Outsourced Pharma on USP Guidelines for Extractable and Leachable Manufacturing Risk Assessment](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-to-hold-free-virtual-webinar-through-outsourced-pharma-on-usp-guidelines-for-extractable-and-leachable-manufacturing-risk-assessment/) **Published:** September 4, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Pace® expert to leverage extensive knowledge to provide guidance on risk assessments for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – September 4, 2025 –** Pace® Life Sciences, a U.S.-based contract, research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) and a division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, is hosting a free virtual webinar providing an overview of the USP requirements for extractable and leachable risk assessments for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processes. Vicki Ward, Ph.D., Director at Pace® Life Sciences Research Triangle Park with over 25 years of experience in the pharma industry, will lead the webinar, addressing topics relevant to Emerging Bio companies, Large Pharma companies, and consultants involved in risk assessments. The session will cover procedures for evaluating materials and determining the required level of characterization for pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. It will also discuss methods for assigning risk scores and characterization levels to manufacturing components, as well as ways in which mitigation factors may be applied to reduce component characterization requirements. ### Webinar Details Title: Extractable and Leachable Risk Assessment for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Train Utilizing USP <1665> and <665> Date: September 8, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM EST [Click here for registration information for this free webinar.](https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4977843/B046DA2DC352D7DB4D2CA709E26DA9C4) Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \### **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences’ San German Site Receives Positive Inspection from FDA](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-san-german-site-receives-positive-inspection-from-fda/) **Published:** August 21, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Company commitment to quality excellence confirmed during FDA Inspection **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 21, 2025–** Pace® Life Sciences, a U.S.-based contract, research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) and full-service FDA-registered GMP Analytical Testing laboratory announced today that its San German, Puerto Rico site has received a positive FDA Inspection of its quality systems and client data delivery processes. This marks the second positive inspection outcome for this facility since March 2024. “As we continue to support our clients bringing drugs to market, we recognize the critical importance of strong quality systems and reliable data,” stated Lou Forcellini, Head of Quality Assurance at Pace® Life Sciences. “Our confirmed commitment to data integrity and compliance provides added assurance that Pace® is a trusted partner throughout the entire drug development and manufacturing process.” The San German location boasts over 22,000 square feet of chemistry and microbiology laboratory space and holds US FDA and the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registrations. Primary services offered at this site include chemistry and microbiology laboratory testing, raw material clearance programs, in-process and finished product testing, ICH stability programs, facility environmental monitoring programs, and cleaning verification/disinfectant efficacy studies. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \### **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences has been recognized by PharmaSource as a Top CDMO in the United States](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-has-been-recognized-by-pharmasource-as-a-top-cdmo-in-the-united-states/) **Published:** August 19, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** The United States is global powerhouse in pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing, home to some of the world’s most advanced CDMOs. The U.S. combines scale, scientific leadership, and advanced regulatory infrastructure to support drug development from early-stage innovation to commercial manufacturing. The U.S. currently leads biomedical research globally, conducting roughly **46%** of all life‑sciences R&D. The contract manufacturing market in the United States is expected to reach **$68.32 Billion USD** by 2029. [Read the full article here.](https://pharmasource.global/content/guides/category-guide/top-cdmos-based-in-the-united-states-supporting-drug-development-and-production/) **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Debuts Enhanced cGMP Manufacturing Capabilities to Support Increasing Demand for Sterile Injectables](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-debuts-enhanced-cgmp-manufacturing-capabilities-to-support-increasing-demand-for-sterile-injectables/) **Published:** August 12, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company reopens state-of-the-art isolated vial filling line at Aseptic Fill-Finish Center of Excellence* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 12, 2025 –** Pace® Life Sciences, a U.S.-based contract, research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) and full-service FDA-registered GMP Analytical Testing laboratory re-opened its 33,000 square foot facility in Salem, NH with advanced technologies to support small batch manufacturing. As a designated Center of Excellence for Aseptic Fill-Finish, the site is equipped to meet the rising global demand for injectables The facility enhancements enable Pace® Life Sciences to support clients requiring cGMP manufacturing with the highest level of sterility assurance and EU Annex 1 compliance in the injectable space for vaccines, gene therapies, antibodies, and protein-based therapeutics. Dawn Von Rohr, President of Pace® Life Sciences, stated, “This investment reflects our unwavering commitment to our partners, as we work towards accelerating the delivery of medicines into the clinical setting faster. What inspires me most is knowing the real impact this site will have in our shared goal of accelerating the availability of high-quality medicines to improve human health.” The new Center of Excellence offers pharmaceutical manufacturers capabilities in formulation development, analytical development, and sterile clinical supply manufacturing, and the ability to serve flexible batch sizes with manual fills and automated fills. Pace Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Achieves Fourth Consecutive Positive FDA Inspection, Reinforcing Quality Commitment](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-achieves-fourth-consecutive-positive-fda-inspection-reinforcing-quality-commitment/) **Published:** July 29, 2025 **Author:** PaceMarketing **Content:** *Research Triangle Park, NC site received a positive FDA Review, marking a milestone as all company Analytical Outsourcing sites have achieved successful recent inspections* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – J****uly 29, 2025 –** Pace® Life Sciences, a U.S.-based full-service FDA-registered GMP Analytical Testing laboratory and contract, research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, received a successful outcome following a recent inspection by The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of its Small Molecule Center of Excellence in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This inspection marks the fourth straight positive FDA review of Pace® Life Sciences quality systems and regulatory compliance in the last 15 months. Earlier inspections occurred at Pace® facilities in Oakdale, MN; San German, PR; and Lebanon, NJ. “Achieving positive FDA outcomes at all our major analytical sites reinforces our dedication to data integrity, compliance, and robust quality systems,” stated Lou Forcellini, Head of Quality Assurance at Pace® Life Sciences. “This milestone not only strengthens clients’ trust in our capabilities but supports our commitment to improving patient lives.” The Research Triangle Park laboratory acquired from Catalent in 2024 plays a key role in supporting pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clients. The facility provides a wide range of analytical services across the entire drug development and manufacturing process, including storage and stability testing, testing for extractable and leachable impurities in products across container/closure materials, method development and validation, and organic spectroscopy for the characterization, quantitation, and identification of small and large molecules. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \### **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trial materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. More at [PACELIFESCIENCES.com](http://www.pacelifesciences.com/). **Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® and IAPMO® to Hold Live Virtual Training on ASSE 12080 for Mastering Legionella Risk Management](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/building-sciences/pace-and-iapmo-to-hold-live-virtual-training-on-asse-12080-for-mastering-legionella-risk-management/) **Published:** July 30, 2025 **Author:** PaceMarketing **Content:** *Certified Expert-Led Training Instructs Water Safety and Management Professionals with Industry-Standard Qualifications for Legionella Control* **Minneapolis, MN – July 30, 2025 –** Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a division of Pace®, a science and technology company, is pleased to announce its Building Sciences business unit is partnering with IAPMO® to deliver a limited-seat, expert-led training session designed to support *Legionella* risk management professionals in the assessment, planning, and management of building water systems to prevent outbreaks. With the increasing health risks of *Legionella* and Legionnaires’ disease, effective water management in buildings has never been more crucial. Federal and institutional standards are now mandating ASSE 12080 Certification for those involved in water safety. This expert-led training equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to anticipate and respond to *Legionella* risks, enabling them to better protect facility occupants. **Course Details:** - **Duration:** 3 days (Zoom Virtual Classroom) - **Available Dates:** Sept. 16-18, 2025, and Dec. 9-11, 2025 - **Cost:** $1899, which includes the ASSE Exam Fee (a $200 value), a Reference Book (a $350 value), and a PDF copy of the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2021 (valued at $60). “This training builds on the pioneering legacy of Dr. Janet Stout to empower water treaters, infection preventionists, and water safety professionals to lead the fight against Legionnaires’ disease using the most effective strategy: water management planning,” said Dr. Abraham Cullom, Director of Water Safety & Management at Pace® and instructor of the course. “By focusing on practical risk assessments, targeted water management strategies, and effective sampling plans, we’re helping create safer environments and protect the people who rely on them.” More information on trainings and registration can be found [here](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/building-sciences/asse-12080-certification/). Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \### **About Pace® Building Sciences** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® People are committed to promoting environmental and public safety by advancing the science of microbiology for hospitals, pharmacies, water treatment providers, consultants, and more. Through our network of in-house labs, we provide sample analysis for bacteria and fungi for regulatory compliance and in adherence to industry standards such as USP 797. Learn how Pace® People are working to advance science through sustainable practices and continuous innovation at [pacelabs.com](http://www.pacelabs.com). **About IAPMO** IAPMO® is a global team of experts engaging industry and government for a safer built environment. ​We offer codes and standards including our flagship *Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®)* and *Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®)*, featuring our *UPC* and *UMC* certification marks, that serve as a consistent model for building professionals, manufacturers and researchers. Our deep expertise in codes and standards is applied to our rigorous product testing, certification and inspection services, professional development offerings, and policy and advocacy work. We also serve the market under specialty brands including The IAPMO Group, Construction Products Group, System Certifications Body and IWSH®, our nonprofit foundation. For more information, visit [iapmo.org](http://www.iapmo.org/). **Categories:** Building Sciences **News Categories:** Building Sciences **Divisions:** Building Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Announces Compliant US FDA Inspection of Operations in Oakdale, MN](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-announces-compliant-us-fda-inspection-of-operations-in-oakdale-mn/) **Published:** July 25, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Proven track record of consistent high quality confirmed at Pace® Life Sciences headquarters* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN., July 25, 2024 (NEWSWIRE.COM):** Pace® Life Sciences, a full-service FDA-registered GMP Analytical Testing laboratory and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, announced today a successful inspection from The Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Lou Forcellini, Head of Quality Assurance at Pace® Life Sciences shared, “The latest successful inspection of our Oakdale central laboratory further underscores our steadfast quality leadership, the expertise of our laboratory professionals, and our commitment to data integrity and compliance through robust quality systems. I am extremely proud of the teams that work hard every day to ensure these successes.”Earlier this year, the Pace® Life Sciences laboratory in San German, Puerto Rico, also was inspected by the FDA. Favorable outcomes from that inspection of the harmonized quality systems shared between the sites further demonstrate compliance and the company’s dedication to consistently providing quality results to clients. Serving pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers for over 15 years, the 60,000 ft2 Oakdale location has been at the forefront of testing gene therapies and many other life-changing drugs. Supporting clients from early-stage research and development to commercialization, the Oakdale facility offers a wide range of commercial product release and stability testing for raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, finished pharmaceuticals, and biologics. Top pharmaceutical companies work with Pace® as their trusted partner for analytical development and GMP Analytical Testing. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Hosts Grand Opening of its Center of Excellence for Aseptic Fill-Finish Services in Salem, NH](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-hosts-grand-opening-of-its-center-of-excellence-for-aseptic-fill-finish-services-in-salem-nh/) **Published:** July 2, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** July 16 open house highlights expanded sterile filling contract manufacturing capabilities for small and large molecules **Minneapolis, MN – July 2, 2025** – Pace® Life Sciences, LLC, a U.S.-based contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, builds upon its growth in the pharma and biotech industries by remodeling and expanding its Salem, New Hampshire site to establish the Center of Excellence for Aseptic Fill-Finish Processing. A grand opening ceremony and open house will be held on July 16, 2025. **Open House Details** - **Date:** July 16, 2025 - **Location**: 13 Industrial Way Salem, NH 03079 - **Schedule**: 12:30 – 4PM ET - 12:30 PM – Lunch & Networking - 1:15 PM – Opening Remarks - 1:30 PM – Ribbon Cutting - 1:35 PM – 4 PM Tours & Networking **What to Expect** - Guided facility tours with our technical team showcasing Pace® cutting-edge manufacturing technology - Networking with industry experts and Pace® Life Sciences professionals “Through our continuous improvement initiatives at Pace® Life Sciences, our team recognized an opportunity to enhance and expand our capabilities in response to our past success in partnering with clients on small molecule fill finish programs and the increasing demand for fill finish manufacturing generated by growth in biologics and other large molecule products,” stated Dawn Von Rohr, President of Pace® Life Sciences. “The remodel of our state-of-the-art facility in Salem, NH, ensures that we can scale alongside our clients as their programs evolve and regulatory expectations advance. We look forward to welcoming visitors to showcase our advanced capabilities and enhancements.” The expansion of the Salem, NH facility includes the addition of an isolated vial filling line designed to facilitate smaller batch size manufacturing with high sterility assurance and EU Annex 1 compliance. This fill line, along with other facility enhancements, allows Pace® to serve clients requiring cGMP manufacturing in the injectable space for vaccines, gene therapies, antibodies, and protein-based therapeutics. Registration information for this free open house can be found [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pace-grand-opening-of-sterile-fill-finish-center-of-excellence-tickets-1382781479629). Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \### **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Analyzing PFAS in Wastewater Discharge Requires a New Method](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-analytical-services-expands-laboratory-services-in-the-northeast-with-39-locations-2/) **Published:** May 31, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** **Draft Method 1633 shows immense promise an a protocol for analyzing PFAS in wastewater.** *By Nick Nigro* The U.S. EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap calls for further efforts to research, restrict, and remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are discharged into the environment. To support that mission, the agency has been in search of new test methods for PFAS in matrices other than potable water. One method in particular has been singled out for its promise: Draft Method 1633. In December of last year EPA released its third draft of the method. **Read the full article [here](https://www.wwdmag.com/compliance-and-regulations/article/33003460/analyzing-pfas-in-wastewater-discharge-requires-new-method).** **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Legionella: Prevention And Mitigation](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-analytical-services-expands-laboratory-services-in-the-northeast-with-39-locations-3/) **Published:** June 1, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** **An infectious disease microbiologist discusses how facility managers can identify, address, and prevent Legionella bacteria.** *By Dr. Janet E. Stout* Facility managers have a plan for almost everything. You plan for fires, power outages and hurricanes, because when emergency strikes you know it’s better to be prepared. But there’s one crisis you probably haven’t planned for that’s more common than you think: Legionnaires’ disease. When a single case of Legionnaires’ disease pneumonia is thought to have come from your building, all hell breaks loose. The health department is at your door along with the news media. All use of your water system halts—no drinking, no showering, or bathing. Extensive testing of your water for Legionella bacteria is required by the health department and emergency disinfection will have to happen in the next 48 hours. The health department will also recommend that you hire a consultant with Legionella expertise. **Read the full article [here](https://facilityexecutive.com/legionella-prevention-and-mitigation).** **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [An Update on U.S. EPA Draft Method 1633](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-analytical-services-expands-laboratory-services-in-the-northeast-with-39-locations-3-2/) **Published:** June 7, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** *By Nick Nigro* The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set its sights on PFAS, the class of chemicals that has come under intense scrutiny for its negative impact on human and environmental health. PFAS were once prized for durability, but now that durability lends them the ominous nickname “forever chemicals.” The EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap calls for an increased focus on the research, restriction, and remediation of PFAS across a variety of matrices. However, to date, the only EPA-validated test methods are focused exclusively on drinking water, leaving a need for the agency to develop and validate new methods to support the strategy. Arguably, the most essential of these is Draft Method 1633. **Read the full article [here](https://wcponline.com/2023/06/14/an-update-on-u-s-epa-draft-method-1633/).** **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [HPAC 'On The Air' Podcast: Legionella Update with Dr. Janet Stout](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-analytical-services-expands-laboratory-services-in-the-northeast-with-39-locations-3-2-2/) **Published:** June 16, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** It may not be in the news today, but Legionnaires’ Disease is still a concern. One leading expert, Dr. Janet Stout, updates us on our industry’s battle to end it! **[Listen to the podcast.](https://www.hpac.com/members/podcasts/article/21267937/hpac-on-the-air-legionella-update-with-dr-janet-stout)** **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Operational Impacts from Hurricane Idalia](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/operational-impacts-from-hurricane-idalia/) **Published:** August 28, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** Updated 8/30/2023 For the health and safety of our employees, their families, and first responders, Pace® laboratories in Oldsmar and Jacksonville remain closed today, August 30. Both labs plan to re-open tomorrow, August 31. Our Florida locations in Ormond Beach and Pompano remain open. The Pace® lab in Mobile, Alabama is also available to support your projects. If you have any questions or need more clarification, please reach out to your primary Pace® contact. Thank you for your understanding and for choosing Pace® as your lab services partner. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Expands Laboratory Service Capabilities Across the Country](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-analytical-services-expands-laboratory-service-capabilities-across-the-country/) **Published:** August 30, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** *Recent acquisition of Alpha Analytical provides Pace® customers access to new specialty testing services for harmful contaminants in the environment.* MINNEAPOLIS (August 30, 2023) – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, recently added new capabilities including advanced hydrocarbon analytical support and expanded sediment and tissue testing with the acquisition of Alpha Analytical. The addition of hydrocarbon forensics analytical support to the Pace® Analytical Services testing suite is a welcomed addition to the company. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed of hydrogen and carbon atoms and are most commonly found in gasoline, diesel fuels, lubricants, and petroleum-based products. Using these advanced methods, Pace® can analyze water, soil and tissue samples impacted by contamination from these products. Using the data generated by Pace®, clients can then interpret the results, gathering evidence for the origin or severity of the release of these products into the environment. The acquisition also included additional dredging and ecological risk assessment analytical support capabilities. The analysis of sediment and tissue samples can be challenging due to the complexity of the samples and the need for low detection limits. This additional expertise allows Pace® to work on contaminated sediment, animal tissue, and vegetation samples for client projects such as contaminated land sites located on waterways where it conducts testing to determine the environmental impact on vegetation, wildlife, fish, birds, sediment and soil, and provides natural resource damage assessments. “Pace® has made a significant step up in our ability to meet diverse customer needs and expand the breadth of services we can provide since acquiring Alpha Analytical. Plus, with the added laboratory locations, our capacity to carry out customer requests has significantly increased,” said Pace® Analytical Services President, Greg Whitman. “As our scientists work around the clock to assist customers in safeguarding the environment and our communities from harmful contaminants, Pace® is working behind the scenes to expand our capabilities and evolve as a company.” Pace®, a leader in specialty testing for harmful contaminants, provides environmental testing and analytical laboratory services to consulting firms, government agencies, manufacturers, and others in support of regulatory compliance requirements, site assessments, remediation, product testing, environmental disasters, waste management, and more. Alpha Analytical chose to join the Pace® nationwide laboratory network in an exclusive offering reflecting the close relationship, mutual respect, and shared values between the two companies. The acquisition added the full range of Alpha Analytical laboratory services, including two environmental laboratories and 11 service centers to the Pace® laboratory network and added expanded capabilities including hydrocarbon forensics analytical support and sediment and tissue testing. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, healthcare providers, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Announces Immediate Availability of PFAS Test Method ASTM D8421/EPA 8327](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-announces-immediate-availability-of-pfas-test-method-astm-d8421-epa-8327/) **Published:** September 15, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** *New method provides reliable results faster and at a lower cost* **MINNEAPOLIS (September 14, 2023) –** Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, announced today the availability of PFAS Test Method ASTM D8421/EPA 8327. This new test method applies to aqueous and solid sample material. “With the increasing focus on PFAS contamination of our environment, Pace® is seeing greater demand than ever for reliable, fast testing services for complex matrices including soil, ground and surface water, landfill leachate, and more,” said Paul Jackson, Pace® Program Manager, Environmental Compliance & Emerging Contaminants. “We are excited to be able to offer customers the ability to get results faster for important decision-making and/or to comply with increasing regulatory requirements.” ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 uses isotope dilution and LC/MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry) to analyze for up to 44 PFAS compounds in both aqueous and solid sample material. This test method offers a number of advantages over other PFAS test methods: - Results can be delivered faster and at a lower price - Requires only a 5 mL sample, reducing waste - Isotope dilution calibration and quantification for greater reliability of results - Offers Method Detection Limits (MDLs) that meet the EPA’s proposed drinking water standards and Regional Screening Levels (RSLs) “Pace is pleased to be able to cite either method ASTM D8421 or EPA 8327 due to the technical similarities of the methods. We combined them into the same service offering and can thus cite either method depending on our customer’s regulatory jurisdiction and data quality objectives,” said Nick Nigro, Pace® PFAS Product Manager. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, healthcare providers, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Delnova Unveils Partnership With Pace® Life Sciences To Boost Capabilities](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/delnova-unveils-partnership-with-pace-life-sciences-to-boost-capabilities/) **Published:** October 11, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** DelNova’s partnership will enable clinical development of its lead candidate ReViVox® for the rescue of undesirable outcomes which may arise from a botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) treatment such as Botox®. Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, and regulatory compliance, services to the biopharmaceutical industries. SAN DIEGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — DelNova announces their partnership with Pace® Life Sciences as their intended (CDMO)contract development and manufacturing organization. This relationship supports DelNova’s plan to deliver its candidate Rescue Drug, ReViVox®, to resolve unwanted side-effects which may arise following Botulinum Neurotoxin (BoNT) therapy. BoNTs include US brands such as BOTOX®, DYSPORT®, XEOMIN® AND JEUVEAU®. Pace® Life Sciences offers the expertise essential to complete the IND (investigational new drug)- enabling research for the future FDA submissions including formulation, kinetics, and stability. Read full article [here](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delnova-unveils-partnership-with-pace-life-sciences-to-boost-capabilities-301947744.html). **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [How Runoff and PFAS Impact Each Other](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/how-runoff-and-pfas-impact-each-other/) **Published:** November 13, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** *Addressing how stormwater runoff plays a role in PFAS mitigation* *By Paul Jackson of Pace®* Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS, have become a frequent topic of discussion for water treatment and resource managers. Read the full article [here](https://www.stormwater.com/transportation-and-construction/runoff/article/53077654/how-runoff-and-pfas-impact-each-other). **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [A Turning Point for PFAS](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/a-turning-point-for-pfas/) **Published:** November 13, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** *By Lindsay Boone of Pace®* Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been making headlines because of their potential health risks and widespread presence in the environment. These “forever chemicals” are known for their resistance to degradation and their bioaccumulation in humans and other organisms. Landfills play a role in the life cycle of PFAS contamination, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) current programs are being leveraged to address PFAS in landfills. Read the full article [here](https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/article/a-turning-point-for-pfas-regulations-at-landfills/). **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Preventing A Legionella Outbreak](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/preventing-a-legionella-outbreak/) **Published:** October 27, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** **In a time of ever-evolving knowledge of the hidden risks within our water systems, knowing the dangers that may be lurking in your own building is essential.** *By Dr. Janet E. Stout* The [American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)](https://www.ashrae.org/) created a standard for water systems known as ASHRAE-188. The standard was created to prevent outbreaks of a deadly illness known as Legionnaires’ disease. Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, is still the largest threat in America’s water systems, as it is found in 50% of all large buildings. However, it is now compounded with other hazards that have emerged as public safety challenges. As a result, a new standard has been formed: ASHRAE-514. This new standard takes what ASHRAE-188 does with Legionella and expands upon it, offering guidance on other threats that have long since flown under the radar. Adopting the new standard will further prevent unnecessary injury and death, creating safe and clean water for everyone. Read the full article [here](https://facilityexecutive.com/legionnaires-disease-preventing-an-outbreak/). **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Building Sciences **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Environmental Expert Earns ASTM International’s President’s Leadership Award](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-analytical-environmental-expert-earns-astm-internationals-presidents-leadership-award/) **Published:** November 14, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Eileen_Snyder_Alpha_photo.jpg) *Regional Technical Coordinator Eileen Snyder recognized for her extraordinary contributions to environmental industry standards* MINNEAPOLIS (November 14, 2023) – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, announced today that Regional Technical Coordinator Eileen Snyder is the recipient of ASTM International’s 2023 President’s Leadership Award, recognizing her 40 years of leadership helping to set the standards followed by environmental professionals across the globe. At Pace®, Ms. Snyder supports project chemists and remediation professionals with analytical methods selection and data reporting to meet regulatory and technical requirements and project data quality objectives. Her work draws on four decades of experience in the environmental field, including project management, technical consulting, and regulatory affairs. In addition to her active collaboration with ASTM, Snyder serves on working groups including the Society for Women Environmental Professionals, the Sediment Remediation Work Group Interstate Technical Regulatory Council (ITRC), and the New Jersey Environmental Laboratory Advisory Committee, where she previously served as Chair. Ms. Snyder came to Pace® through its recent acquisition of Alpha Analytical. “Pace® is very fortunate to welcome Eileen’s expertise as a long-time steward of our environment. Her work is the embodiment of our commitment to setting the industry standard for quality and reliability. On behalf of Pace®, we congratulate her for this, and all of her great achievements,” said Greg Whitman, Pace® Analytical President. ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [The Crucial Role of Independent Laboratories in Disaster Recovery](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/the-crucial-role-of-independent-laboratories-in-disaster-recovery/) **Published:** November 15, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** *By Johnny Mitchell* What is the worst possible outcome from a train derailment, pipeline rupture, major fire, or any other disaster? Most will ask how many people have been injured, or did anyone lose their lives? These are perfectly acceptable questions to ask, as we should absolutely be concerned about the well-being of all people. However, many of us get so wrapped up in the immediate consequences we fail to see the road ahead. The fact is, contaminants from a large-scale oil spill, for example, can impact the surrounding area with a remediation timeline of anywhere from two to 10 years or more. Read the full article [here](https://drj.com/journal_main/the-crucial-role-of-independent-laboratories-in-disaster-recovery/). **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Adds Liquid Capsule Filling Technology](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-life-sciences-adds-liquid-capsule-filling-technology/) **Published:** December 19, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** *Pace® Life Sciences continues to make investments to broaden their comprehensive suite of oral solid dose development offerings.* ANN ARBOR, Mich., December 19, 2023 (Newswire) – Pace® Life Sciences, a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, adds liquid capsule filling technology to their comprehensive suite of oral solid dose development offerings. “This new liquid capsule filling technology not only enables us to broaden our support from early phase to late phase clinical trials but increases our capabilities for viscous formulations and overlaying oxygen sensitive products with nitrogen,” notes Pace® Site Head and Sr. Director, Lisa Z. Crandall. The Lonza CFS 1200 Capsule Filling and Sealing Machine installed in the Pace® cGMP manufacturing facility in Ann Arbor, MI, increases throughput of hard-shell liquid-filled capsules to a nominal speed of 1,200 per hour. This equipment can provide accurate filling, from 0.1 to 1.2 mL, into various sizes of capsules. Liquid formulations filled into hard shell capsules allow for delivery of poorly water-soluble drugs in pre-dissolved or self-emulsifying forms improving oral bioavailability. Rob Tuohy, Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development, added, “The addition of this technology completes our suite of services for supporting bioavailability enhancement of orally administered drugs. Between liquid capsule filling, spray drying, hot-melt extrusion, and nano-milling, we have all the tools necessary to enable our customers’ drug development programs.” **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. More at pacelifesciences.com. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Names Mike Hausman as New Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-analytical-services-names-mike-hausman-as-new-chief-financial-officer-and-senior-vice-president/) **Published:** January 4, 2024 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** *Hausman brings over 25 years of financial and operational expertise to the company.* MINNEAPOLIS (January 4, 2024) – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, announced today that it has named Mike Hausman as its new CFO and Senior Vice President (SVP). Hausman brings over 25 years of expertise in financial and operational strategies, business planning and financial projections, as well as cash flow management. With a proven track record in a wide variety of industries, he is well-equipped to help guide Pace® through its next phase of growth. As CFO, Hausman will play a key role in driving financial excellence, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and contributing to the overall success of the organization. “Mike Hausman brings extensive experience to Pace®, critical for our continued growth,” notes Eric Roman, Pace® CEO. “His business acumen and track record in financial leadership, coupled with a wealth of expertise across numerous industries and business models, provide added value to our leadership team.” Prior to his work at Pace®, Hausman served as a managing director and shareholder at Riveron where he provided management and consulting services. Earlier in his career, he held positions at Alvarez & Marsal and Conway MacKenzie, which merged with Riveron. Hausman has a strong manufacturing background but also completed financial and CFO engagements in the automotive, aerospace, healthcare, food, distribution, protein, retain construction, and municipal government industries, as well as private equity. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Crucial Role of Testing Labs in Pipeline Emergency Response](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/crucial-role-of-testing-labs-in-pipeline-emergency-response/) **Published:** January 4, 2024 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** *By John Gerken, Vice President of Corporate Accounts and Specialty Analytical Services, Pace* (P&GJ) — Emergency situations, like explosions due to pipeline ruptures, often happen instantly and without warning. Pipeline managers know about the risks that come with the job, but the aftereffects of [pipeline](https://pgjonline.com/magazine/2023/december-2023-vol-250-no-12/features/crucial-role-of-testing-labs-in-pipeline-emergency-response) ruptures and leaks are often secondary to protecting human life. Read the full article [here](https://pgjonline.com/magazine/2023/december-2023-vol-250-no-12/features/crucial-role-of-testing-labs-in-pipeline-emergency-response). **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Appoints Dawn Von Rohr as Division President](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-appoints-dawn-von-rohr-as-division-president/) **Published:** January 22, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Von Rohr brings over 25 years of experience to company* Pace® Life Sciences, a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, announced today that Dawn Von Rohr has been named Division President. Von Rohr will be responsible for driving growth and continued innovations within the Pace® Life Sciences division and will report to Eric Roman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Von Rohr is an experienced leader with over 25 years of expertise in global CDMO strategic growth initiatives and operational improvements, specifically within the pharmaceutical industry. Before joining Pace®, she served as Senior Vice President of Strategy at Curia, formerly AMRI, where she led strategic growth and commercial excellence initiatives and supported M&A strategy and integration. Her strong background in drug substance development to commercialization and Research and Development activities was gained earlier in her career when she served at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. “Dawn Von Rohr’s commitment to excellence, strategic thinking, and a passion for fostering collaboration will be a great asset to our leadership team,” states Eric Roman, President and CEO of Pace®. “Under her leadership, I am confident that the Life Sciences division will continue its high growth and be a key accelerator for our customers’ critical development and commercial activities.” Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® on Pace to Continue Ambitious M&A to Strengthen its Laboratory Network](https://www.pacelabs.com/pace-on-pace-to-continue-ambitious-ma-to-strengthen-its-laboratory-network/) **Published:** February 26, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Environmental Business Journal®’s analysis of Mergers & Acquisitions activity in the environmental industry 2023 focuses on environmental consulting & engineering and statistics on the broader A&E industry. Strong industry fundamentals and a variety of buyers kept merger and acquisition (M&A) activity relatively high in the environmental industry in 2023. [Read the interview with Pace®.](https://6835044.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6835044/EBJv36n11.12.M&A.Pace.pdf) **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Receives Environmental Business Journal® 2023 Business Achievement Mergers & Acquisitions Award for its Acquisition of Alpha Analytical, LLC](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-receives-environmental-business-journal-2023-business-achievement-mergers-acquisitions-award-for-its-acquisition-of-alpha-analytical-llc/) **Published:** February 27, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company significantly expanded its laboratory network in the Northeast U.S.* **MINNEAPOLIS (February 27, 2024)** – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, announced today it has received a Mergers & Acquisitions Award as part of the Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) 2023 Business Achievement Awards for its 2023 acquisition of Alpha Analytical, LLC. The acquisition of Alpha Analytical strengthened the capacity of Pace® to conduct environmental testing in the Northeast United States and expanded its forensics and sediment testing capabilities. The full range of Alpha Analytical laboratory services, including two environmental laboratories and 11 service centers, were added to the Pace® laboratory network. Pace® also welcomed the addition of hydrocarbon forensics used to detect petroleum-based contaminants, as well as additional dredging and ecological risk assessment support used in testing water, wildlife tissue, and soil. “The acquisition of Alpha Analytical allowed us to add capacity in the Northeast and provide greater accessibility to area customers,” said Greg Whitman, Pace® Analytical Services President. “Proximity matters to our customers, not only for convenience, but for building partnerships. Shared values, including data integrity, a focus on sustainability, and delivering an exceptional customer experience, have enabled a smooth transition for both our employees and customers.” Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) provides strategic market intelligence to executives and investors in 13 business segments of the environmental industry including environmental consulting & engineering, remediation & industrial services, water & wastewater equipment, air quality & pollution control equipment, hazardous waste management, resource recovery, solid waste management, water/wastewater infrastructure, renewable energy, and environmental instrumentation and information systems. The 2023 EBJ awards will be presented in-person at the EBJ Business Achievement Awards banquet at Environmental Industry Summit XXII on April 02-04, 2024 in San Diego, along with CCBJ Business Achievement, Lifetime Achievement, and 50-Year Company anniversary awards. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \# # # **About Environmental Business Journal®** Environmental Business Journal® has been published since 1988 by Environmental Business International Inc., an independent research and publishing company focused on the environmental and climate change industries. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, healthcare providers, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. More at [pacelabs.com.](https://www.pacelabs.com) **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Receives Environmental Business Journal® Business Achievement Technology Merit Award for its ezHerbicide® Patent](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-receives-environmental-business-journal-business-achievement-technology-merit-award-for-its-ezherbicide-patent/) **Published:** February 27, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Herbicide test method provides results faster using a more sustainable process.* **MINNEAPOLIS (February 27, 2024)** – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, announced today it has received a Technology Merit Award as part of the Environmental Business Journal® 2023 Business Achievement Awards for obtaining a patent for ezHerbicide®, the company’s Analytical Herbicide Detection Technology for soil and water samples. “ezHerbicide is a great example of Pace® innovation and the company’s commitment to reducing waste and promoting more sustainable practices,” notes Johnny Mitchell, Pace® Chief Technology Officer. “Receiving recognition for this patented methodology from an industry leader like the Environmental Business Journal® is both rewarding and humbling.” The Pace® proprietary technology provides more accurate data up to 50% faster while reducing environmental impact. The ezHerbicide method combines liquid chromatography with a mass spectrometry system to detect herbicide particles at a lower, parts-per-billion level. This process ensures more accurate and precise determination of herbicide forms. Smaller sample sizes mean fewer sample containers, reduced shipping, and less solvents used in the processing of samples. Other traditional analytical techniques for measuring the presence of herbicides are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and have limitations on what can be detected. Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) provides strategic market intelligence to executives and investors in 13 business segments of the environmental industry including environmental consulting & engineering, remediation & industrial services, water & wastewater equipment, air quality & pollution control equipment, hazardous waste management, resource recovery, solid waste management, water/wastewater infrastructure, renewable energy, and environmental instrumentation and information systems. The 2023 EBJ awards will be presented in-person at the EBJ Business Achievement Awards banquet at Environmental Industry Summit XXII on April 02-04, 2024 in San Diego, along with CCBJ Business Achievement, Lifetime Achievement, and 50-Year Company anniversary awards. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. \# # # **About Environmental Business Journal®** Environmental Business Journal® has been published since 1988 by Environmental Business International Inc., an independent research and publishing company focused on the environmental and climate change industries. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, healthcare providers, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. More at [pacelabs.com.](https://www.pacelabs.com) **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Acquires New Jersey Laboratory from Curia](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-acquires-new-jersey-laboratory-from-curia/) **Published:** March 14, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Former Whitehouse Analytical Laboratory is Now Part of the Pace® Laboratory Network* Minneapolis, MN \[March 14, 2024\] Pace® Life Sciences, LLC, a contract development, and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced today that it has acquired the Lebanon, New Jersey laboratory facility (formerly Whitehouse Analytical Laboratories) from Curia, a global contract research, development, and manufacturing (CDMO) company. For more than a decade, this site has steadily cultivated partnerships across the biopharma industry through its ability to provide expertise and speed in development and commercial analytical laboratory services. “This acquisition builds upon our leadership in the analytical services space to support emerging drug development partners through commercialization activities,” said Eric Roman, CEO of Pace®. “I am excited to leverage this expansion with the New Jersey team to further collaborate with our pharma and biopharma clients.” “Over the years, our Lebanon site has offered specialized analytical services that are highly valued by customers, and I am proud of the work that team has done,” said Philip Macnabb, CEO of Curia. “However, these services fall outside of our core capabilities, and we determined that this site would be better served under the leadership of an owner with overlapping interests, while allowing us focus on our specialties—discovery, development and manufacturing of life-changing medicine.” The acquisition grows the Pace® Life Sciences network to 9 sites able to support a wide spectrum of small and large molecule analytical services, formulation development, and early-stage drug product manufacturing services. The New Jersey location allows the company to expand its capacity for FDA-registered central laboratory services, including analytical chemistry, microbiology, container closure integrity testing (CCIT), sterility, and other packaging and delivery testing services. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT CURIA** Curia is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience, an integrated network of 27 global sites and over 3,500 employees partnering with biopharmaceutical customers to bring life-changing therapies to market. Our biologics and small molecule offerings span discovery through commercialization, with integrated regulatory and analytical capabilities. Our scientific and process experts and state-of-the-art facilities deliver best-in-class experience across drug substance and drug product manufacturing. From curiosity to cure, we deliver every step to improve patients’ lives. Visit us at [curiaglobal.com](https://curiaglobal.com/). William Blair served as exclusive financial advisor to Curia. **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. More at [pacelifesciences.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/). **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Announces Successful Outcomes Following US FDA Inspection of Operations in San German, Puerto Rico](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-announces-successful-outcomes-following-us-fda-inspection-of-operations-in-san-german-puerto-rico/) **Published:** March 28, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Long-standing reputation for robust quality is confirmed as company enters 2024* **SAN GERMAN, PR., March 28, 2024 (NEWSWIRE.COM):** Pace® Life Sciences, LLC, a full-service FDA-registered central laboratory and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) announced the receipt of an overall positive review from The Food & Drug Administration (FDA), following a three-day general inspection of the company’s quality systems and client data delivery processes at its laboratory in San German, Puerto Rico. Lou Forcellini, Head of Quality Assurance at Pace® Life Sciences shares, “The success of this inspection is a positive reflection of our entire laboratory network including the strength of our quality leadership, the team of highly experienced laboratory professionals, and our commitment to data integrity and compliance through robust quality systems. More than five years have passed since our previous US FDA inspection in San German, and we have remained diligent. We host more than sixty client audits each year that challenge our system and ensure we are robust and up to date with current quality expectations.” The operation in Puerto Rico includes a team of more than 60 fully bilingual chemists and microbiologists who have decades of proven expertise and a strong track record supporting pharmaceutical and medical device clients from around the world. In 2023 this laboratory achieved an average turnaround time of 10 working days for client projects, a remarkable industry benchmark. With over 22,000 square feet of chemistry and microbiology laboratory space, this location is registered with both the US FDA and the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Primary services offered at this laboratory include: - Chemistry & Microbiology Laboratory Testing - Raw Material Clearance Programs - In-Process & Finished Product Testing - ICH Stability Programs - Facility Environmental Monitoring Programs - Cleaning Verification/Disinfectant Efficacy Studies Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. More at [pacelifesciences.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/). **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Life Sciences gets positive FDA review at San Germán plant](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-life-sciences-gets-positive-fda-review-at-san-german-plant/) **Published:** April 2, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Pace Life Sciences LLC, a central laboratory and contract development and manufacturing organization, received an “overall positive review” from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) after a comprehensive three-day inspection of its San Germán laboratory’s quality systems and data delivery processes. Read more [here](https://newsismybusiness.com/pace-life-sciences-gets-positive-fda-review-at-san-german-plant/). **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Names Michael Berg, Ph.D. as Building Sciences Technical Director](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-analytical-services-names-michael-berg-ph-d-as-building-sciences-technical-director/) **Published:** May 1, 2024 **Author:** Pam Bednar **Content:** *Dr. Berg brings over 18 years of environmental testing expertise to the company.* MINNEAPOLIS (May 1, 2024) – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, announced today that it has named Michael Berg, Ph.D. as Technical Director within the Building Sciences business unit. Dr. Berg brings over 18 years of experience in the environmental testing industry with expertise in microbiology including *Legionella*, mold, and US Pharmacopeia (USP) testing. As Building Sciences Technical Director, Dr. Berg will play a key role in streamlining and optimizing processes within the organization, building strong relationships with clients, and leveraging his technical expertise to ensure Pace® continues to innovate and provide laboratory services of the highest quality. Pace® Building Sciences tests the air, water, surfaces, and materials within a structure or built environment for a variety of contaminants and hazardous materials. In working with environmental consultants, engineering firms, building science professionals, and others, the company provides laboratory services and data to ensure the environment of a building is safe and healthy for all who enter. “Dr. Berg’s leadership and experience are critical to achieving our business objectives, and by extension, meeting the needs of our clients,” states Robert DeMalo, Pace® Vice President of Operations for Building Sciences. “His wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in environmental leadership enhance the level of expertise at Pace® and support our commitment to achieving our goal of not just being a service provider to our clients, but an extension of their value stream.” Prior to Pace®, Dr. Berg served as Operational Manager and Technical Director at Eurofins Built Environmental Testing. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. He researched plant pathology and plant genetics as a postdoctoral fellow at Oklahoma State University and worked in fungicide research for BASF in Germany. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. More at [pacelabs.com.](https://www.pacelabs.com/) **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Building Sciences **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Woburn Lab Earns CDC Elite Proficiency Designation](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-woburn-lab-earns-cdc-elite-proficiency-designation/) **Published:** May 9, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Pace® Woburn earns the highest approval from the CDC for Legionella services* MINNEAPOLIS (May 9, 2024) – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, announced today that its Woburn, Massachusetts laboratory has successfully achieved proficiency from the Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation Program (CDC-ELITE) awarded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This distinguished designation of the Woburn laboratory builds the number of Pace® laboratories across the country that have earned CDC-ELITE status to 10. The program recognizes laboratories that demonstrate exceptional ability to isolate and identify Legionella bacteria, a potentially harmful pathogen that can cause Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever. “Earning this proficiency status signifies our unwavering commitment to provide the most accurate and reliable Legionella testing services available,” noted Rob DeMalo, Pace® Vice President of Operations for Building Sciences. “This documentation of quality brings us closer to our bold mission of ensuring the built environment is safe and healthy for all who enter.” Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Building Sciences **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Acquires Environmental Services Laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-acquires-environmental-services-laboratories/) **Published:** July 9, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company continues to expand its laboratory network in the Northeast U.S. growing to 45 regional locations.* MINNEAPOLIS (July 9, 2024) – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a division of Pace®, a science and technology company, today announced the acquisition of Environmental Services Laboratories, Inc. (ESL), a full-service environmental laboratory services company based in Indiana, PA. “Pace® is committed to providing every client with an exceptional experience. This starts with a team of dedicated professionals and the ability to provide clients with convenient access to our laboratories and service centers for faster results”, notes Pace® CEO, Eric Roman. “In 2023 we added 11 locations across the Northeast U.S. with the acquisition of Alpha Analytical Laboratories and with ESL, we are adding 4 sites to better serve the Appalachian area of the region.” These transactions, along with existing Pace® facilities, builds the company’s Northeast locations to 45 and its nationwide footprint to 125. Like Pace®, ESL has provided environmental and analytical testing of drinking water, wastewater, soil, and solids for decades, engendering client loyalty. “Elizabeth Gregg founded ESL over 35 years ago to provide quality analytical testing and sampling services”, said Brad Madadian, President of ESL. “Through our collaboration with Pace®, our clients can now gain access to unparalleled technical expertise and a diverse array of services, all while sharing our unwavering focus on client satisfaction.” Centered in the Marcellus Formation, ESL also offers expertise in Marcellus Shale testing and supports clients through a team of project managers with deep expertise in both oil and natural gas testing and State permit and regulatory requirements. ESL environmental testing and sampling services complement those offered by Pace®. “ESL is a great addition to the Pace® nationwide laboratory network, bringing us exceptional talent and added capacity to support our clients in the region,” adds Greg Whitman, President of Pace® Analytical Services. “Pace® and ESL have worked together for years to support local clients with high quality on-time data. Now, as a unified team, ESL clients will benefit from the added capacity and services Pace® provides, including testing for PFAS and other harmful contaminants.” Through the acquisition, Pace® will add a full-service environmental testing laboratory in Indiana, PA and three satellite locations within the state in Montoursville, Sharpsville, and Van Voorhis. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Environmental Services Laboratories** Incorporated in 1988, Environmental Service Laboratories, Inc. (ESL) is an environmental testing laboratory that provides a comprehensive range of analytical testing, consulting, and field sampling services. ESL customers include natural gas drilling companies, industrial facilities, municipalities, engineering firms, local/state/federal government, and the general public. ESL is accredited to test drinking water, wastewater, soil, solid materials, natural gas, frozen dairy products, and meat. More at [environmentalservicelab.com.](https://environmentalservicelab.com/) **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Division Names Dean Bornilla as Head of Commercial](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-division-names-dean-bornilla-as-head-of-commercial/) **Published:** July 23, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Bornilla brings over 25 years of commercial pharmaceutical experience to Pace®* MINNEAPOLIS (July 23, 2024) – Pace® Life Sciences, a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, announced today that Dean Bornilla has been named Head of Commercial reporting to Dawn Von Rohr, President, Pace® Life Sciences. Pace® Life Sciences provides laboratory testing and professional services to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers, ranging from early-stage drug research and development to commercialization, recently adding services and capacity through acquisitions. Drawing on more than 25 years of pharmaceutical expertise, Bornilla will lead commercial growth teams in partnering with new and existing clients and building upon the company’s reputation for quality, agility, and accelerating the drug development process through direct collaboration with acclaimed scientists. “Dean’s commitment to excellence and innovation coupled with his proven track record and leadership experience will be valuable to Pace® and our clients,” states Dawn Von Rohr, President, Pace® Life Sciences. “I’m confident that he will be successful in helping us to elevate our offerings in the pharmaceutical industry.” Prior to Pace®, Bornilla was Head of North America sales for Selvita where he built a US drug discovery and development commercial platform. He also served at Curia, formerly AMRI, where his strong leadership skills and commercial acumen expanded the company’s drug discovery & development, API manufacturing, and Drug Product pipelines. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Acquires Agra Environmental and Laboratory Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-acquires-agra-environmental-and-laboratory-services/) **Published:** August 7, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Northeast U.S. growth continues with additional New Jersey locations.* MINNEAPOLIS (August 7, 2024) – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a division of Pace®, a science and technology company, today announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based Agra Environmental and Laboratory Services, Inc. (AELS). “Our commitment to clients is unmatched. This is demonstrated through the acquisition of AELS and others in the Northeast U.S.,” commented Pace® CEO, Eric Roman. “Convenient locations and added capacity mean faster results for regulatory compliance and critical decision-making. This is important to our clients.” Within the last 18 months Pace® has added 16 locations in the Northeast, totaling 47 in the region and building the company’s nationwide footprint to 127 laboratories and service centers. AELS has been supporting New Jersey public water systems with testing and operational support services, ensuring drinking water is safe and wastewater is responsibly managed. “I am proud to have created a business that provides environmental consulting to help remediate potable drinking water facilities that support fellow members of the New Jersey community,” AELS Founder and President, Michael Furrey said. “Our highly trained team of laboratory technicians and experts in drinking water operations will be a great addition to the Pace® team. We look forward to serving clients in an even greater capacity with all the resources and services available through the Pace® nationwide laboratory network.” AELS provides a unique offering of laboratory, field testing, and operational support services, both similar and complementary to those offered by Pace®. “AELS is a great addition to the Pace® network, bringing us exceptional talent, resources, and added capacity to support our Northeast clients,” adds Greg Whitman, President of Pace® Analytical Services. “Now, as a unified team, AELS clients will benefit from the added capacity and services Pace® provides, including our extensive list of [Specialty Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/).” Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Agra Environmental and Laboratory Services** Agra Environmental and Laboratory Services (AELS), headquartered in Dover, New Jersey, is a state-licensed water testing lab dedicated to determining water safety. With over 25 years of experience, the company offers a comprehensive range of services to homeowners, public water systems, and commercial businesses. Trusted for accurate testing and management solutions for clean and drinkable water, AELS performs water testing for a variety of contaminants, including PFAS, bacteria, lead copper, arsenic, nitrates, pesticides, herbicides, and more. Additional services include water treatment consultation, water system design and installation, and water quality monitoring. More at [agra.us](https://www.agra.us/). **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Acquires Prestige EnviroMicrobiology](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-acquires-prestige-enviromicrobiology/) **Published:** August 13, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company adds expertise and capacity for growing Building Sciences laboratory services.* MINNEAPOLIS (August 13, 2024) – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a division of Pace®, a science and technology company, today announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based Prestige EnviroMicrobiology, Inc. “The acquisition of Prestige marks a significant enhancement to the Pace® Building Sciences service portfolio,” said Eric Roman, CEO of Pace®. “This acquisition is not just about the increase in capacity and the broadening of our testing capabilities; it’s also a celebration of the distinguished scientific team, led by Theresa Lehman, MPH, and Dr. Ching-Yi Tsai, whose expertise is a valuable addition to our organization.” The acquisition also made it possible for Pace® to leverage the extraordinary experience, expertise, and reputation of Dr. Chin Yang. Dr. Yang founded Prestige and is acclaimed for his work in mold, fungi, and Indoor Air Quality testing and analysis. When asked about the acquisition, Theresa Lehman commented, “We are looking forward to working with the Pace® team and bringing our unique analytical capabilities to Pace® clients with concerns about their indoor environment.” Pace® Building Sciences provides analytical testing for evaluating and controlling health hazards in a built environment, ensuring structures are safe and healthy for those who enter. The company partners with environmental consultants, engineering firms, industrial hygienists, building science professionals, and others to provide accurate, timely testing of air, water, soil, surfaces, and building materials for harmful contaminants such as mold, bacteria, fungi, asbestos, lead, PCBs, PFAS, and more. In addition to laboratory testing services, Pace® also works with hospital systems and other businesses using water cooling systems to develop Water Management Plans to mitigate the risk of bacterial infections like *Legionella.* “Pace® clients will certainly benefit from the accomplished scientists at Prestige, and the team’s decades of microbiology expertise and experience in fungal and bacterial investigations,” noted Robert DeMalo, M.Sc., Vice President of Building Sciences at Pace®. “These exceptional scientists bring added capabilities including expanded species-level identification for fungal cultures as well as analysis for wood rot fungi and *Clostridiodes difficile* bacteria that complement and add value to the Pace® Building Sciences service portfolio.” Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Prestige EnviroMicrobiology** Prestige EnviroMicrobiology, Inc. is a boutique-style environmental microbiology laboratory located in New Jersey that is staffed by scientists with advanced degrees in microbiology and mycology. Prestige delivers the highest quality analysis, most knowledgeable information, and exceptional customer service, including fast turnaround times. One of the company’s founding members, Chin S. Yang Ph.D., is a pioneer in the Environmental Microbiology Industry, and his work has been widely published. Dr. Yang is also a well-known speaker and presenter with over 35 years of experience working with physicians, public health officials, industrial hygienists, environmental/occupational health scientists, and IAQ/environmental professionals on various issues of fungal and bacterial exposures in the Indoor Environment. More at [Prestige EnviroMicrobiology.](https://www.prestige-em.com/index.html) **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. The Pace® team works in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Establishes A National Center of Excellence for Legionella Testing and Consulting Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-establishes-a-national-center-of-excellence-for-legionella-testing-and-consulting-services/) **Published:** September 18, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company selects Pittsburgh, PA laboratory for its capacity, centralized location, and investments in method research and development* Minneapolis, MN – September 18, 2024 – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a division of Pace®, a science and technology company, today announced its Legionella Center of Excellence (CoE) in Pittsburgh, PA. Pace® provides testing services for Legionella and other waterborne pathogens from multiple laboratories across the U.S. and employs nationally recognized experts in the industry. “Our investments in developing testing methods for Legionella and capacity for growth have been centered at our Pittsburgh laboratory,” notes Robert DeMalo, M.Sc., Vice President of Operations for Pace® Building Sciences. “As a Center of Excellence, this location will support clients with routine and advanced testing services, outbreak support, product evaluations, and consulting services, including water management planning and auditing.” Legionella resides in building water systems before spreading to the respiratory systems of its victims through a form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ Disease. Pace® partners with healthcare systems, the hospitality industry, data centers, water treatment providers, and others to help them comply with Legionella regulatory testing requirements and/or to mitigate the risk of infection. DeMalo adds, “We are finally seeing more regulatory requirements enacted and proposed for Legionella testing – and for very good reason. At our Center of Excellence, we can address any testing need and provide guidance from experts deeply rooted in this area of science who are passionate about eliminating Legionnaires’ Disease.” The company offers multiple Legionella test methods, including quick pass/fail results and advanced identification methods often required for compliance, including species identification, serotyping, and qPCR. In addition to Legionella, the CoE and other Pace® laboratories test for a variety of waterborne pathogens through its CDC Elite and AIHA-accredited locations. This includes testing for non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM), E.coli, total coliforms, pseudomonas aeruginosa, and others. A complete list is available at pacelabs.com. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. The Pace® team works in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Building Sciences **News Categories:** Building Sciences **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Exploring Innovative Means for Biologics Delivery - Dr. Frank Tagliaferri, Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/exploring-innovative-means-for-biologics-delivery-dr-frank-tagliaferri-pace-life-sciences/) **Published:** September 20, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Alternative delivery methods for biologics continues to be explored that offer less invasive, less painful administration.* Despite their track record of demonstrating significant therapeutic efficacy, biologics still face daunting challenges in their drug delivery. Biologics such as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and some vaccines are largely administered via injection or by infusion. These methods can often be a barrier to patient compliance. Less invasive forms of biologic drug delivery are in development, particularly oral administration and inhalation routes. The current rapid rate of new drug target discoveries, coupled with increasingly effective engineering processes and a growing knowledge and understanding of how biologics are processed in the body have resulted in a higher number of biologics in clinical development and approved for the market. However, to date, formulations of biologics have mostly been designed for the parenteral route of administration. Because of this design, many biologics have short plasma half-lives which require frequent administration. The need to use needles on a frequent basis leads to sometimes painful administration and ultimately poor patient compliance (1). ### Addressing the challenges Frank Tagliaferri, PhD, chief scientific officer at Pace® Life Sciences, emphasizes that biologics are typically larger molecules with more structural requirements as opposed to small-molecule therapeutics. The latter has long dominated the traditional oral route of delivery. Biologics also encounter more structural sensitivities that need to be overcome, Tagliaferri says. Read the full article [here](https://www.biopharminternational.com/view/exploring-innovative-means-for-biologics-delivery). **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Expands Capacity and Capability with Acquisition of Catalent’s Analytical Services Laboratory in Research Triangle Park](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-expands-capacity-and-capability-with-acquisition-of-catalents-analytical-services-laboratory-in-research-triangle-park/) **Published:** September 26, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company broadens service offerings and strengthens network by purchasing Catalent’s Center-of-Excellence for Small Molecule Analytical Services facility in North Carolina* Minneapolis, MN – September \[26\], 2024 – Pace® Life Sciences, LLC, a contract development, and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, announced today that it has acquired from Catalent its Center-of-Excellence for Small Molecule Analytical Services located in Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC. Catalent is a leading global contract research, development, and manufacturing (CDMO) company with operations in the U.S. and across the globe. The acquired small molecule analytical services business has and will continue to, support numerous biopharma and pharma clients with analytical services to bring life-changing medicines to market. “This acquisition enhances and strengthens our ability to partner with our clients throughout early-stage drug research and development to commercialization as a full-service analytical outsourcing provider,” stated Eric Roman, President and CEO of Pace®. “We are looking forward to the expansion of our scientific team and the expertise that comes with this transaction as we remain committed to our mission of improving lives and the health of our communities.” Dawn Von Rohr, President of Pace® Life Sciences, noted, “As we continue to expand our national network of small and large molecule testing services, we are able to provide faster, more flexible, and more reliable solutions for our clients. This commitment is the key accelerator for delivering high-quality laboratory services while tapping into our expertise to find solutions for complex programs.” This transaction expands the Pace® Life Sciences network to 9 strategically located sites across the United States and Puerto Rico offering access to highly talented scientists, a wide range of services including analytical services for small and large molecules, formulation development, and early-stage drug product manufacturing, all supported by a robust and validated quality system. In addition, Pace® provides key services in consulting, laboratory in-sourcing staffing, and laboratory equipment and relocation support. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT CATALENT** Catalent, Inc. is a global leader in enabling pharma, biotech, and consumer health partners to optimize product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply for patients around the world. With broad and deep scale and expertise in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent is a preferred industry partner for personalized medicines, consumer health brand extensions, and blockbuster drugs. Catalent helps accelerate over 1,500 partner development programs and launch over 150 new products every year. Its flexible manufacturing platforms at over 50 global sites supply approximately 70 billion unit doses of nearly 8,000 products annually. Catalent’s expert workforce of approximately 17,000 includes more than 3,000 scientists and technicians. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, the company generated approximately $4.4 billion in revenue in its 2024 fiscal year. For more information, visit [www.catalent.com](https://www.catalent.com/). **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pioneering Sustainable Laboratory Practices](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pioneering-sustainable-laboratory-practices/) **Published:** October 8, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** From reducing chlorinated solvent usage to exploring new technologies and recycling initiatives, Pace® has been at the forefront of driving positive change in laboratory sustainability. In a recent conversation with Pace® Chief Technical Officer Johnny Mitchell, he sheds some light on how sustainable practices are not only beneficial for the environment but also enhance productivity and efficiency. **Low Volume Solvent: A Sustainable Solution** The journey into sustainable practices at Pace® began with the implementation of low volume solvent technology. This innovation, pioneered by Pace ®, aims to limit the use of chlorinated solvents like methylene chloride in sample extraction, address federal regulations and reduce emissions. [Read full Blog here](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/pioneering-sustainable-laboratory-practices). **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace® Establishes Center of Excellence for Air Testing in the Northeast](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-establishes-center-of-excellence-for-air-testing-in-the-northeast/) **Published:** November 12, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company aligns operations to meet increasing demand for high-quality air testing in the region* **Minneapolis, MN – November 12,** **2024** – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, announced today it has opened an Air Center of Excellence (CoE) in Mansfield, MA. “Pace® has adopted the Center of Excellence model to best align our laboratory resources and expertise to provide exceptional services to our clients,” explains Greg Whitman, President of Pace® Analytical Services. “The launch of the Northeast Regional Air Center of Excellence in advance of the high-demand winter months means we have the talent, equipment, and a healthy supply of air testing canisters ready and available for sampling.” An expansive courier network supports the Northeast Regional Air CoE, providing Pace® clients with convenient access to canisters for collecting and dropping off air samples. Pace® has been providing air quality testing and monitoring services for over three decades to government agencies, environmental consultants, engineering firms, manufacturers, and others. The company tests indoor and outdoor (ambient) air quality for various contaminants and offers specialty testing to include gas vapors entering buildings through the soil and emissions from smokestacks. Pace® air monitoring services include perimeter monitoring around, for example, industrial plants, and meteorological monitoring which predicts and monitors the dispersion of emissions from various sources based on factors such as wind speed, temperature, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, and more. The Pace® Northeast Regional Air CoE is an extension to the company’s National Air CoE located in the Nashville area; the largest air testing laboratory in the country. “We strive to continuously pursue opportunities to enhance and expand our service offerings to meet client demand. In establishing centers of excellence, we can do so while reducing our environmental footprint in support of our greater mission of improving environmental health,” notes Whitman. Pace® serves clients through 47 locations in the Northeast and through over 125 laboratories and service centers across the U.S. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, healthcare providers, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace® Unveils National Center of Excellence for Fungal Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-unveils-national-center-of-excellence-for-fungal-analysis/) **Published:** December 3, 2024 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company selects Pennsauken, NJ laboratory for its distinguished expertise in mycological research* **Minneapolis, MN – December 3, 2024 –** Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a division of Pace®, a science and technology company, announced its National Center of Excellence (CoE) for Fungal Analysis in Pennsauken, NJ. “We continue to see an increase in demand from clients looking to gain awareness and control of the biological contaminants in the buildings in which they learn, work, and live. And Pace® is committed to ensuring our indoor environments are healthy and safe.,” notes Robert DeMalo, M.Sc., Vice President of Operations for Pace® Building Sciences. “Our Fungal Analysis Center of Excellence is centered around renowned scientists, Dr. Chin Yang and Dr. Ching-Yi Tsai. Their technical expertise, coupled with the lab’s centralized northeast location, were driving factors in building this site into a Center of Excellence.” Doctors Yang and Tsai contributed to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) publication, *Bioaerosols: Assessment and Controls* second edition publication, which has become a gold standard for the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) industry. Pace® offers comprehensive analytical testing and identification to evaluate and control health hazards in built environments. The Fungal Analysis Center of Excellence laboratory has decades of microbiology experience in fungal and bacterial investigations including full genus- and species-level fungal identification. In addition, the lab has added new test parameters such as wood rot fungi analysis and is in the process of developing several DNA fungal panels to be analyzed by mold-specific Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR). The company works with environmental consultants, engineering firms, industrial hygienists, building science professionals, and others to deliver accurate, timely testing and consultation for harmful contaminants. To support clients and the industry, Pace® periodically holds educational sessions and seminars to promote bioaerosol awareness and mitigation on a variety of topics such as *Legionella*, waterborne pathogens, endotoxins, and more. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. The Pace® team works in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Building Sciences **News Categories:** Building Sciences **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences to Expand Large Molecule Development, Manufacturing, and Analytical Testing Capacity in 2025](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-life-sciences-to-expand-large-molecule-development-manufacturing-and-analytical-testing-capacity-in-2025/) **Published:** January 10, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company expands sterile fill-finish services, capacity for biologics development and manufacturing, and more.* **Minneapolis, MN – January 10, 2025** – Pace® Life Sciences, LLC, a U.S.-based contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, today announced significant growth plans for two of the company’s locations. Pace® Life Sciences supports pharma and biopharmaceutical manufacturers from early-stage research and development to clinical trial materials production and commercialization. Expansions to the company’s facilities in Salem, NH and Oakdale, MN will add sterile fill-finish capacity and enhanced analytical capabilities to support clients developing biologics, gene therapies, and other novel molecules. “Building upon these sites gives us the ability to accelerate clinical trial materials development for our clients and underserved markets,” stated Frank Tagliaferri, Chief Science Officer, for Pace® Life Sciences. The Oakdale campus was awarded a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) in 2024 to help fund its expansion. The site will remain fully operational during construction adding 8,000 square feet for testing drugs reaching the commercial phase of production and is expected to create more than 50 new jobs. The expansion includes a dedicated RNase-free environment and extensive cell-based assay support. One of the fastest growing locations in the Pace® Life Science network due to its wide breadth of expertise, this site is responsible for supporting both clients with broadly distributed drugs and vaccines, and those addressing rare diseases. Upon completion, the Salem, NH facility will be classified as a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Sterile Fill-Finish processing. “The addition of our isolated vial filling line as part of the Salem expansion gives us a state-of-the-art capability for manufacturing clinical supplies with the highest level of sterility assurance and EU Annex 1 compliance.” adds Tagliaferri. “This fill line and other facility enhancements enable us to provide industry leading service to our clients requiring cGMP manufacturing in the injectable space for vaccines, gene therapies, antibodies, and protein-based therapeutics.” “We recognize the importance of delivering agile solutions to clients performing critical, life-saving work. Because of this, we are continuously looking for ways to improve and invest in our services to offer greater support to our clients.” noted Dawn Von Rohr, President of Pace® Life Sciences. “In 2024, we completed our largest acquisition to date with the addition of our Research Triangle Park, NC, location and gained expertise in Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) with our Lebanon, NJ, acquisition. This year, we remain committed to seeking additional key opportunities to increase capabilities and expand our capacity to support our greater mission of improving patient lives.” Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® and Omega Environmental Services to Hold Free Live Training on New Jersey's Legionella Law](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/analytical-environmental/pace-and-omega-environmental-services-to-hold-free-live-training-on-new-jerseys-legionella-law/) **Published:** May 29, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Technical Experts to give deep dive of the new regulations and best practices for managing Legionella bacteria in water systems* **Minneapolis, MN – May 29, 2025 –** Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a division of Pace®, a science and technology company, is pleased to announce its Building Sciences business unit is partnering with Omega Environmental Services, Inc. to deliver an exclusive, expert-led training session designed to help professionals navigate the critical aspects of the New Jersey *Legionella* Law on June 18, 2025. This comprehensive session is tailored to provide attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to stay compliant and protect public health. *Legionella* bacteria exposure can pose health risks such as Legionnaires’ disease, a severe pneumonia, or Pontiac fever, a milder flu-like illness. These can be fatal for those with compromised immune systems. *Legionella* testing helps to ensure compliance with laws, validates water safety management, reduces outbreak risk, and aids in mitigation. **Event Details:** - **Date:** Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - **Time:** 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM - **Location:** Rutgers University, EOHSI Clinical Center (Conference Room C), 170 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 **Training Highlights:** - **Choosing the Right *Legionella* Test & Lab** with Dr. Michael Berg, Technical Director, Pace® - **Developing Water Management Plans (WMPs) & Understanding *Legionella* Regulations** with Dr. Abe Cullom, Director of Water Safety & Management, Pace® - ***Legionella* Risk Assessment Sampling and Remediation Strategies** with the experts at Omega – Gary Mellor, C.I.H., M.S., Principal, Larry Zaccherio, Senior Project Manager, and Victor Vivaudou, M.S., Program Manager. **Registration for this free event is currently open and can be completed [here](https://pacebsci_njlegionellatraining.eventbrite.com/).** Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace® Building Sciences** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® People are committed to promoting environmental and public safety by advancing the science of microbiology for hospitals, pharmacies, water treatment providers, consultants, and more. Through our network of in-house labs, we provide sample analysis for bacteria and fungi for regulatory compliance and in adherence to industry standards such as USP 797. **About Omega Environmental Services** Omega Environmental Services, Inc. founded in 1989, has over 25 years of experience in conducting *Legionella* Risk Assessments and water system remediations in various settings, including healthcare and commercial facilities. Their services encompass risk assessment, sampling, outbreak management, remediation management, water quality management plans, training, and legal expert witness services. **Categories:** Building Sciences **News Categories:** Building Sciences **Divisions:** Building Sciences --- ### [Pace® to Host Bioaerosols Assessment and Control Symposium in February in New Jersey](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/analytical-environmental/pace-to-host-bioaerosols-assessment-and-control-symposium-in-february-in-new-jersey/) **Published:** January 15, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Company technical experts to provide updates and guidance on fungi, viruses, *legionella*, and other biological contaminants in the built environment. **Minneapolis, MN – January 16, 2025 –** Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a division of Pace®, a science and technology company, is pleased to announce its Building Sciences business unit is holding a Bioaerosols Assessment and Control Symposium on Thursday, February 6 in Pennsauken Township, NJ. “This event will provide critical information to those responsible for ensuring the health and safety of an indoor or built environment,” notes Robert J. DeMalo, M.Sc., Vice President of Operations, Building Sciences and host of the symposium. “We have an unprecedented team of experts with deep experience in testing air, water systems, building materials, surfaces, and more for harmful biological contaminants. Those attending will take away new insights on how to keep buildings healthy and avoid occupant risk.” The symposium was developed for environmental consultants, engineering and architectural firms, facilities management organizations, Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) practitioners, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals. The symposium includes two contributing authors to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) publication, *Bioaerosols: Assessment and Controls,* second edition. The topics will focus on fungi, molecular testing such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), endotoxins, viruses and viral disease detection and control, and *Legionella* testing and mitigation. **What:** Bioaerosols Assessment and Control Symposium **Where:** Camden County Boathouse at Cooper River, 7050 N Park Dr, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08109 **Sessions:** *The Biology of Fungi in the Indoor Environment*, presented by Chin S. Yang, Ph.D.1, Technical Specialist, Pace® Building Sciences (Founder – Prestige EnviroMicrobiology); *Molecular Testing and Endotoxins* and *Legionella Testing*, presented by Michael Berg, Ph.D., Technical Director, Pace® Building Sciences; *Viruses*, presented by Ching-Yi Tsai, Ph.D.1,2, Technical Specialist, Pace® Building Sciences; *Legionella Introduction* and *Legionella* *Water Management Plans and Mitigation*, presented by Abraham Cullom, Ph.D., Director of Water Safety and Management, Pace® Building Sciences **When:** Thursday, February 6, 2025 **Time:** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST Pace® nationally recognized experts are available for interviews to discuss how environmental consultants, engineering firms, Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) practitioners and others are able to ensure that all buildings are safe for those who enter. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. 1 ACGIH Contributing Author, Chapter 18 – Fungi 2 ACGIH Contributing Author, Chapter 19 – Viruses **About Pace® Building Sciences** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® People are committed to promoting environmental and public safety by advancing the science of microbiology for hospitals, pharmacies, water treatment providers, consultants, and more. Through our network of in-house labs, we provide sample analysis for bacteria and fungi for regulatory compliance and in adherence to industry standards such as USP 797. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [What's the lab perspective on PFAS?](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/analytical-environmental/whats-the-lab-perspective-on-pfas/) **Published:** February 20, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Expert Lindsay Boone joins the PFAS Pulse Podcast to share her insights on PFAS testing. Representing the largest American-owned testing network, Lindsay brings a practical perspective in this 30-minute conversation with hosts Tom Simmons and Matthew Wallace. **Listen now:** **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Addressing the Complexity of Modern Therapeutics – Dr. Frank Tagliaferri, Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/addressing-the-complexity-of-modern-therapeutics-dr-frank-tagliaferri-pace-life-sciences/) **Published:** March 12, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** The modern therapeutic landscape is defined by an ever-growing portfolio of complex drug products – from biologics and gene therapies to mRNA-based vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. These therapies, which often involve intricate fomulations and require advanced sterile processing, have fundamentally altered the demands placed on fill-finish operations. Frank Tagliaferri, chief scientific officer at Pace® Life Sciences, noted the ongoing growth driven by these advanced therapies. “The demand for fill-finish continues to grow due to the rising nmber of biologics and gene therapy products being developed, predominantly for parenteral administration,” he said. “The increasing introduction of more convenient and user-friendly routes of administration for these products, such as semaglutides, has also significantly contributed to the demand for more manufacturing capacity.” Read the full article [**here.**](https://www.contractpharma.com/fill%e2%80%90finish-outsourcing-trends/) **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Awarded Four 2024 Business Achievement Awards from Environmental Business Journal](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/analytical-environmental/pace-awarded-four-2024-business-achievement-awards-from-environmental-business-journal/) **Published:** March 19, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company recognized for Business Achievement in Project Merit, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Practice, and Diversity & Inclusion* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN – March 19, 2025** – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology company, announced today it has received four Business Achievement Awards from the Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) in 2024. **Award Details:** - **Project Merit.** Pace® was recognized for pioneering sustainable laboratory practices including technology that minimizes the amount of chemicals used in certain processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These practices not only minimize environmental impact but streamline sample collection for clients. - **Mergers & Acquisitions.** In 2024, Pace® 2024 acquired five environmental laboratories in the Northeastern United States to provide more convenient client options in the region. The company also significantly expanded its courier network to provide easy access to sample materials and timely pickup services. To offer more capabilities and capacity to its pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clients, Pace® also acquired two life sciences laboratories. - **New Practice Area.** Pace® was honored for the launch of its Building Sciences practice, offering a portfolio of laboratory and consulting services to evaluate and control health hazards in building environments. The practice includes 10 laboratories, with Centers of Excellence in Pittsburgh, PA for *Legionella* and in Pennsauken, NJ for Fungal Analysis. - **Diversity & Inclusion –** Pace® introduced employee resource groups (ERGs) to recognize diverse perspectives, provide education, and give employees the opportunity to take on active leadership roles. “Through our commitment to continuous improvement at Pace®, our team continues to rise to the challenge of innovation and meeting demands to bring greater value to our clients and employees,” noted Greg Whitman, President, Pace® Analytical Services. “We take immense pride in our sustainable solutions, enhancing our service offerings and adding capacity for our clients while creating an environment where all employees are respected and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. These honors from EBJ help reinforce our mission to build a healthier, more sustainable future for our clients, employees, and communities.” Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) provides strategic market intelligence to executives and investors in 13 business segments of the environmental industry including environmental consulting and engineering, remediation and industrial services, water and wastewater equipment, air quality and pollution control equipment, hazardous waste management, resource recovery, solid waste management, water/wastewater infrastructure, renewable energy, and environmental instrumentation and information systems. The 2024 EBJ awards will be presented live and in-person at the EBJ Business Achievement Awards banquet at Environmental Industry Summit XXIII on April 02-04, 2025 in San Diego, along with CCBJ Business Achievement, Lifetime Achievement and 50-Year Company anniversary awards. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Environmental Business Journal®** Environmental Business Journal® has been published since 1988 by Environmental Business International Inc., an independent research and publishing company focused on the environmental and climate change industries. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, healthcare providers, and more through our Analytical+Environmental Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For clients with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with clients by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. More at [pacelabs.com.](https://www.pacelabs.com) **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Establishes Center of Excellence for PFAS Treatability Studies](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/analytical-environmental/pace-establishes-center-of-excellence-for-pfas-treatability-studies/) **Published:** March 24, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company supports clients in testing and validating PFAS treatment and destruction technologies* **Minneapolis, MN – March 24, 2025** – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, today announced it has designated a Pace® Center of Excellence (COE) for PFAS Treatability Studies. PFAS are environmentally persistent synthetic compounds that have been shown to build up in the tissues of plants, animals, and people. Some of these chemicals have also been linked to significant health issues. Many widely available PFAS treatment solutions focus on removing the PFAS, but validation is required to ensure successful remediation. In addition, solving the challenge of PFAS environmental contamination will require the development of new technologies for PFAS remediation, destruction, and removal. The newly established PFAS Treatability Studies COE at Pace® will leverage its extensive expertise in analyzing various matrices and assisting clients in evaluating and validating the efficiency of these technologies and methods. “The PFAS Treatability Studies Center of Excellence was established to support clients piloting PFAS treatment programs and destruction technologies to address the larger PFAS problem, ” notes Greg Whitman, President of Pace® Analytical Services. “Promising new technologies are emerging every day, and we are committed to helping clients test and validate these solutions.” The Pace® COE for PFAS Treatability Studies includes two laboratories in the New England area. Pace® will host *Navigating PFAS in Drinking Water: Treatability Insights and Analytical Overview*, on March 25, 2025. This free webinar will review drinking water pilot programs and destruction technologies with client, LW Utilities. Registration information can be found [here](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-navigating-pfas-in-drinking-water-treatability-insights-and-analytical-overview). Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace® Analytical Services** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through our in-lab and emergency onsite containment and regulatory services, we ensure our air, water, soil, and more are safe for our communities and lives. Pace® also supports customers with in-house labs, providing a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Awarded Bronze Medal from EcoVadis for Commitment to Sustainability](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-awarded-bronze-medal-from-ecovadis-for-commitment-to-sustainability/) **Published:** April 1, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company stands out in Ethics, Environment, and Labor and Human Rights focus areas for 2024* **Minneapolis, MN – April 1, 2025** –Pace® Life Sciences, LLC, a U.S.-based contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, is pleased to announce that it has received a Bronze Medal award from EcoVadis for its current sustainability initiatives. This recognition places Pace® in the top 35% of over 130,000 companies evaluated for their commitment to sustainability. EcoVadis, a global leader in sustainability intelligence platforms, assessed the company’s overall sustainability management system through a scorecard in four key categories: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Pace® was identified as excelling in Ethics, Environment, and Labor & Human Rights. The assessment is a reflection of the company’s commitment to the environment and creating a more sustainable future. “Receiving the Bronze Medal from EcoVadis highlights our commitment to sustainability and conducting business in a way that benefits our clients and employees,” stated Judy Morgan, Chief Compliance Officer. “As more businesses prefer to engage with environmentally and socially responsible companies, this helps us to stay in alignment with doing the right thing for our environment while supporting client needs. This annual assessment also identifies gaps and opportunities for improvement in our sustainability journey, allowing us to prioritize our efforts.” EcoVadis’ sustainability ratings adhere to international standards, including the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and the ISO 26000 standard. Learn more at [EcoVadis.com/suppliers](http://www.EcoVadis.com/suppliers). Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. **About Pace® Life Sciences** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For clients with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with clients by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Future role of Pace® Life Sciences in supporting biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing coast-to-coast – Dean Bornilla, Vice President.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/future-role-of-pace-life-sciences-in-supporting-biopharmaceutical-development-and-manufacturing-coast-to-coast-dean-bornilla-vice-president/) **Published:** April 22, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** # With a growing network of locations across major US pharmaceutical hubs, Pace® aims to enhance customer experience through consistent quality and timely delivery. Pace® Life Sciences, a biopharmaceutical services provider, has experienced significant growth through recent acquisitions of analytical labs, substantially increasing their testing capacity and scientific expertise. Looking ahead to 2025, Pace® is undertaking key expansions at their Salem, NH, site to include sterile fill-finish capabilities for clinical trial manufacturing and at their Oakdale, MN, facility to double their biopharmaceutical analytical services. With a growing network of locations across major US pharmaceutical hubs, Pace® aims to enhance customer experience through consistent quality and timely delivery. The company anticipates continued growth through both organic initiatives and further acquisitions, supported by private equity investment. Watch this video and learn more about: - The company’s most recent acquisitions. - Sterile fill-finish capacity coming during Q3 of 2025. - A headquarters expansion slated for 2025 for biopharmaceutical analytical services. [ Watch Video Watch Video ](https://www.pharmtech.com/view/major-growth-investment-at-pace-life-sciences) **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [PFAS Analytical Toolbox for Brownfield Redevelopment by Lindsay Boone, M. Sc., Pace Analytical Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/analytical-environmental/pfas-analytical-toolbox-for-brownfield-redevelopment-by-lindsay-boone-m-sc-pace-analytical-services/) **Published:** April 24, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** The reclamation and redevelopment of brownfield sites represent a critical opportunity to breathe new life into underutilized spaces. However, a thorough site assessment is essential to understanding a site’s past usage and the potential it presents for future liabilities. Furthermore, the designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) has made PFAS a critical component of any site redevelopment assessment. In this article, we discuss the primary test methods used to analyze PFAS in environmental matrices with the goal of arming readers with the insights they need to chart a clear path forward. [**Read Full Article**](https://www.brownfieldcoalitionne.org/sponsor-articles-resources/13491286) **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services to Host Open House at Northeast Air Center of Excellence](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/analytical-environmental/pace-analytical-services-to-host-open-house-at-northeast-air-center-of-excellence/) **Published:** April 30, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company to hold special event in Mansfield, MA to provide tours of new facility and educational sessions for air testing services* **Minneapolis, MN – April 30, 2025** – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, will hold an open house on May 6, 2025, at their Northeast Regional Air Center of Excellence (COE) in Mansfield, MA. Clients will have the opportunity to take a guided tour of the new facility, learn how to use air sampling canisters, and connect with Pace® team members responsible for testing and analysis and project management. **Open House Details** - **Date:** Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 - **Location**: [120 Forbes Boulevard, Mansfield, MA 02048](https://www.google.com/maps/place/120+Forbes+Blvd,+Mansfield,+MA+02048/@42.0285583,-71.2413533,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e4624d3c815eb1:0x4e64e259bd70d202!8m2!3d42.0285583!4d-71.2387784!16s%2Fg%2F11rp1wqbp5?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMyNS4xIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNjQwSAFQAw%3D%3D) - **Time**: 4PM - 7:30PM EST **What to Expect** - Guided facility tours showcasing Pace® cutting-edge laboratory services - Live educational and training sessions showcasing Pace® summa canisters, field equipment, and analytical procedures. - Networking with industry experts and Pace® Analytical professionals Launched in October 2024, the Pace® Northeast Regional Air COE was established to meet the increasing demand for high-quality air testing throughout the region. This centralized laboratory localizes expertise and innovative lab services to test indoor and outdoor air quality for contaminants and specialized testing for gas vapors and smokestack emissions. Pace® also provides perimeter monitoring around industrial plants and meteorological monitoring to predict and track emission dispersions based on factors like wind speed, temperature, and atmospheric pressure. This new COE is supported by a strong courier system to provide convenience for clients with air sample collection and drop-off. Registration information for this free open house can be found [here](https://info.pacelabs.com/new-england-air-center-of-excellence-open-house?hs_preview=CeqeiEGm-188164499367). Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace® Analytical Services** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through our in-lab and emergency onsite containment and regulatory services, we ensure our air, water, soil, and more are safe for our communities and lives. Pace® also supports customers with in-house labs, providing a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Announces Successful Pre-Approval Inspection from US FDA in Lebanon, NJ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-announces-successful-pre-approval-inspection-from-us-fda-in-lebanon-nj/) **Published:** May 20, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company confirms high standards for data integrity and quality systems* **MINNEAPOLIS, MN, May 20, 2025** Pace® Life Sciences, a U.S.-based full-service FDA-registered GMP Analytical Testing laboratory and contract, research, development and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, announced today a successful Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) from The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) highlighting company’s commitment to reliable and accurate data. Lou Forcellini, Head of Quality Assurance at Pace® Life Sciences, stated, “The recent achievement for our Lebanon, NJ laboratory emphasizes our quality expertise and commitment to data integrity and compliance through our quality systems. The successful PAI demonstrates our ability to support customer programs from first-in-man studies to FDA approval, with flexibility to meet client needs.” The Lebanon site, formerly Whitehouse Analytical Laboratories, was acquired by Pace® from Curia in 2024 and specializes in Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT), drug delivery physical testing, and package distribution testing. “Our commitment to supporting clients from early-stage research and development to commercialization begins with ensuring quality data and testing,” noted Dawn Von Rohr, President, Pace® Life Sciences. “The successful PAI recognition by the FDA validates the talent, expertise, and experience our team has with ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance that makes us a trusted partner of top pharmaceutical companies.” Pace® provides commercial release and stability testing for raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), finished pharmaceuticals, and biologics, along with regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and process optimization support to the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. In 2024, the FDA conducted an inspection of operations at the Pace® Life Sciences laboratories located in Oakdale, MN, and San Germán, Puerto Rico, with favorable outcomes from the harmonized quality systems, further demonstrating the company’s continuous dedication to providing the highest quality results to clients. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, clinical trials materials manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Our network of CDMO sites consists of GMP analytical testing laboratories and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasize our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For clients with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with clients by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Names Michael J. Brown as Chief Commercial Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/analytical-environmental/pace-analytical-services-names-michael-j-brown-as-chief-commercial-officer/) **Published:** March 4, 2025 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** # *Brown brings over 25 years of experience in commercial leadership roles* MINNEAPOLIS – March 4, 2025 – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a Division of Pace®, a Science and Technology Company, today announced that Michael J. Brown has been named Chief Commercial Officer. Pace® Analytical Services, the company’s largest Division, provides laboratory testing and analytical services for a variety of industries, businesses, government agencies, and more to ensure that our air, water sources, soil, and products are safe for our communities and lives. Brown will be responsible for building upon the strong reputation of Pace® to further grow and expand the business. “I am confident that under Mr. Brown’s leadership, our commercial efforts will reach new heights,” noted Greg Whitman, Pace® Analytical Services President. “We will lean on his extensive experience in developing commercial teams to scale for growth while ensuring Pace® clients receive the most dependable and responsive service in the business.” Brown comes to Pace® with a strong history of commercial leadership experience and success in transforming sales operations and improving client experiences. Most notably, he served Thermo Fisher Scientific for over 25 years in successive leadership roles. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® people are committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more in our Analytical Services Laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science and data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Receives 2020 EBJ Business Achievement Award for COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Testing Service](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-receives-2020-ebj-business-achievement-award-for-covid-19-wastewater-surveillance-testing-service/) **Published:** February 10, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** # Pace Analytical® Receives 2020 EBJ Business Achievement Award for COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Testing Service *Environmental Business Journal Recognizes Environmental Industry Firms for 2020 Performance and Innovation* Minneapolis, MN, February 10, 2021 – Pace Environmental Sciences, a Division of Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, and a preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, and emergency onsite specialty-contaminant and regulatory testing and analysis services, today announced it has been honored with a 2020 EBJ Business Achievement Award. Pace is being honored with the New Practice Area Award for its [COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Testing Service](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/covid-19-wastewater-testing/). Pace Environmental Sciences partnered with Pace Life Sciences, a separate Division of Pace Analytical® Services, to quickly build the technology to quantify levels of RNA fragments (infections) in wastewater streams. “The collaborative effort across our organization allowed us to develop this service for commercial use in just 8 weeks”, notes Johnny Mitchell, Vice President of Operations, Pace Analytical® National Center for Testing and Innovation. “We knew it would be critical for communities and business populations to get data they could take early action on. That’s why collecting data you can quantify over time is important; the ability to track increases in RNA levels before typical human testing results are received gives our customers valuable time to prepare.” Pace customers using this service include wastewater treatment facilities, Universities, prisons, industry, manufacturers, and more. Most are monitoring results weekly from multiple wastewater streams to determine locations of increased infections, to detect asymptomatic cases, and to alert the community and public health officials on trends. Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ), is a business research publication that has provided strategic business intelligence to the environmental industry since 1988. “2020 was certainly an exceptional year for our society, the economy, and the environmental industry,” said Grant Ferrier, president of Environmental Business International Inc. (EBI, Inc.), and editor of Environmental Business Journal. “Unique enough that we added two major categories to the EBJ Awards: COVID Resilience that recognizes companies that adapted to work-at-home, travel, field services, and other restrictions, as well as rapidly changing client needs; and COVID Response that recognizes companies that developed or accelerated new business initiatives, innovations, and entire business units to support the environment, and health and safety needs of their diverse client sectors.” The EBJ Business Achievement Awards customarily recognize business performance in conventional metrics like revenue growth, M&A, exceptional projects, technology development and deployment in the field, and advances in information and digital technology, and these categories are well represented in 2020. The 2020 EBJ awards will be presented at a virtual Zoom ceremony on February 11th and 12th, 2021. [Registration](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J6j7EB5yQNuIFkcFH48yhA) is free to the entire environmental industry community. Pace Analytical® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace Analytical®** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality environmental and life sciences lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace delivers science better to businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Life Sciences Acquires Drug Delivery Experts, Expanding Capacity and Injectable Drug Product Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-acquires-drug-delivery-experts-expanding-capacity-and-injectable-drug-product-services/) **Published:** July 22, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Acquisition allows Pace to support a growing number of clients requiring services throughout the drug development process while adding expertise on drug-device combination products and extended-release injectable technologies.* # Pace Life Sciences Acquires Drug Delivery Experts, Expanding Capacity and Injectable Drug Product Services Minneapolis, MN, July 23, 2021 – Pace Analytical Life Sciences®, LLC, a subsidiary of Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced that it has acquired Drug Delivery Experts, LLC (DDE). DDE, also a CDMO, specializes in complex injectable drug formulations and combination drug-device product development. “Increasingly, customers are relying on the expertise of Pace to support them throughout their drug development”, said Eric Roman, CEO of Pace Analytical. “The acquisition of DDE allows us to further service customers across all stages of the process while bringing innovative technologies to our portfolio, including capabilities for long-acting and complex injectables.” Expertise and instrumentation gained through the DDE acquisition allows Pace to extend the following capabilities to its clients: - Support for complex drug product formulations from small molecules to peptides and proteins such as those used in the treatment of diabetes, cancer, HIV, schizophrenia, and other diseases. - Peptide formulations from injectable solutions to long-acting systems. - Long-acting injectable, extended-release drug delivery systems using polymers, gels, and microparticles. - The ability to trouble-shoot injection site problems from bench-top simulations to in vivo study coordination and outcomes. - An integrated product development approach that combines formulation design with the intended delivery device such as a pre-filled syringe, cartridge, or auto-injector pen. DDE President and CEO, Chris Rhodes, PhD will transition to Pace as Vice President, Scientific Affairs. “We are honored to have Chris Rhodes as part of the Pace team”, notes Greg Kupp, President of Pace Life Sciences. “His reputation drew us to DDE. Dr. Rhodes’s technical accolades, work with Biocom California, and ability to mentor and cultivate talent adds tremendous value to our organization. We will look to his entrepreneurial spirit and expansive network to help guide our growth and service delivery to clients in the western United States.” In the coming months, DDE will transition to the Pace brand. The DDE operation is in San Diego, CA, and joins Pace Life Sciences locations near Boston, MA, St. Paul, MN, Philadelphia, PA, Salem, NH, and San Germán, Puerto Rico. Pace Analytical® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Drug Delivery Experts** Drug Delivery Experts, LLC is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with expertise in small molecules and biologics and offering contract drug product R&D, clinical trial materials manufacturing, from simple solutions to complex injectable formulations. DDE specializes in supporting parenteral drug products from solutions to particulate systems and long-acting technologies. Projects range from preclinical formulation to clinical supply and commercial product reformulation. Learn more at [DrugDeliveryExperts.com](http://drugdeliveryexperts.com/). **About Pace Analytical Life Sciences®** Pace Analytical Life Sciences®, LLC. is a network of full-service contract CMC development and GMP analytical testing laboratories. CMC development, chemistry, and microbiology central lab testing services are provided to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy manufacturing industries. Our investment in state-of-the-art facilities and highly-trained experts emphasizes our commitment to delivering positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. We are dedicated to providing not only the best analytical testing services but the most reliable. A subsidiary of Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, Pace Analytical Life Sciences operates FDA-registered laboratory testing facilities in Oakdale, MN, San German, Puerto Rico, and CDMO facilities in Woburn, MA, Salem, NH, and Philadelphia, PA. **About Pace Analytical® Services** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality life sciences and environmental lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace delivers science better to businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned, and nationally certified laboratory network. . **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Analytical Featured in MSN Careers' List of 20 Companies Hiring in October](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/scientific-professional-services/pace-analytical-featured-in-msn-careers-list-of-20-companies-hiring-in-october/) **Published:** October 18, 2013 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Career opportunities include chemistry, biology, engineering and regulatory.*** **Minneapolis, MN, October 15, 2013** (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.) Pace Analytical, the second largest environmental testing firm in the U.S., is listed in a recent article about companies hiring in October. The article—put together by MSN Careers and featured on careerbuilder.com—includes companies with locations throughout the country and involved in a wide variety of industries. Pace Analytical is a leader in the analytical testing industry, operating a network of laboratories and service centers nationwide and employing almost 1,500 people. Pace offers various careers for scientists in the areas of pharmaceuticals, formulation, drug delivery, microbiology, environmental testing, toxicology, regulatory compliance, instrument services, field sampling and more. Learn more about careers at Pace and browse current opportunities: [Careers](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/careers/) **About Pace Analytical** For 35 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical lab solutions for testing, staffing and equipment to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, also offering analytical lab solutions for life sciences and laboratory operations. Pace Analytical operates a nationwide network of twenty laboratories, four specialty services laboratories and twenty service centers. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Visit Pace Analytical at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Success in Science: Pace Analytical Acquires ESC Lab Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/esc-acquisition/) **Published:** June 30, 2017 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Minneapolis, MN: Pace Analytical, a company of over 2,000 employees and a leader in environmental and life science testing, is announcing today that they have acquired ESC Lab Sciences, further solidifying their position as the top American owned and operated environmental testing firm in the United States. The purchase of ESC Lab Sciences out of Mt Juliet, TN, enhances Pace Analytical’s capability as an innovative full service provider in the U.S. Environmental testing market overall. “Together, ESC and Pace Analytical will provide superior service to our clients,” said Steve Vanderboom, president and CEO of Pace Analytical. “With an increase in efficiencies, capabilities and capacity along with the best geographical coverage throughout the US, our objective is to make Pace Analytical the number one choice in environmental testing in the US,” he added. “ESC will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Pace. They are certified in all 50 states and will increase our coverage throughout the United States,” stated Vanderboom. Peter Schulert, former CEO of ESC and now in an executive role at Pace, stated “ESC chose to join Steve Vanderboom and the Pace organization because of our respect for their long-term vision and commitment to investing in their people, technology and facilities. Steve is the first person to fully understand ESC’s strategy in making long-term investments in new technology in order to provide superior service rather than competing as a commodity.” ESC and Pace will work together to provide outstanding service throughout the country. “The integration of our organizations will take place over time in a way to assure that our clients will continue to receive the same high quality testing and service, which they have come to expect. We welcome over 300 professionals on the ESC staff to our team.” stated Vanderboom. Of the top five environmental testing firms in America, Pace Analytical is the only one that is fully American owned and operated. ESC, which will continue to operate under the ESC name, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pace Analytical, LLC. **About Pace Analytical** Pace Analytical is an analytical testing firm with laboratories throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1978, Pace has become one of the top service providers in the environmental and life sciences testing industry. Their laboratories provide project support and comprehensive testing services for consulting, engineering, energy and utility companies, municipalities, industry and government professionals, as well as for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries worldwide. Visit us at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/), on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/paceanalytical), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PaceAnalytical/), and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PaceLabs). **Sales Contact:** Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Greg Whitman | CSO P: 704.574.4093 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Announces the Acquisition of REI Consultants](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-announces-reic-acquisition/) **Published:** March 1, 2018 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Pace Analytical, the largest American-owned environmental testing firm in the U.S., announces the acquisition of REIC Laboratories (REIC), Inc., a full-service environmental testing laboratory with multiple locations throughout Virginia and West Virginia. REIC is a leading testing source for a myriad of environmental programs in the state of West Virginia and the surrounding region. REIC was created in 1984 by a group of senior research scientists to fill a need in the environmental industry for a highly skilled and independent service organization to provide laboratory services of unparalleled quality. REIC has grown from that small group of scientists to a staff of nearly 100 professionals and support personnel working in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in West Virginia, as well as a growing client service center network with locations in Roanoke and Staunton, Virginia, and in Morgantown, West Virginia. REIC’s lab staff—including project managers, chemists, field technicians and couriers—will continue to serve customers as part of the Pace Analytical team. With the combined resources of the Pace network to support them, these locations will help expand Pace’s analytical services in West Virginia and the surrounding region. Steve Vanderboom, the CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “We have long admired the reputation for quality and service that REIC has built in the market place. We believe that their laboratory team will significantly enhance the service offerings of Pace in this region of the United States.” *For 40 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s largest American Owned environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of 31 environmental labs, 2 Lab Ops locations, 46 service centers and 4 Life Sciences labs.. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Pace’s specialty analytical services include air toxics, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-4 testing, radiochemistry and forensics.* **Contact Us:** **Greg Whitman** Chief Sales Officer 704-574-4093 **Richard Hixson** Regional Sales Manager 724-433-9999 **Jason Clark** Sales Manager 304-573-1917 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Exciting Information Regarding Our Methanol Only Technology](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/methanol-only-technology/) **Published:** May 16, 2018 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Beginning in the early 1990’s, research was published suggesting the practice of soil collection in bulk containers for Volatile Organic compounds resulted in significantly biased low results. In a study published in 1991, Jackson and Thomey (1) provided evidence that under bulk collection and storage procedures, even when held at 4 C, Benzene concentrations in soil samples could be reduced by > 80% over less than 4 days. Further work by Hewitt et. al. published in 1996 (3) provided research supporting earlier studies and also showing significant loss of chlorinated hydrocarbons over similar time periods when bulk collection techniques were used. Various mechanisms were supposed for these losses, primarily focusing on loss to volatilization and loss to microbial degradation. In sediment and soil samples, VOCs coexist in gaseous, liquid, and solid (sorbed) phases. For the component in the gaseous phase, during collection, handling, and storage, any exposure to atmosphere can result in immediate loss of concentration due to volatilization. Following this loss of the gaseous phase, there is an instantaneous loss from the solid and liquid phases as an attempt to restore equilibrium in the medium. This exacerbates the rate of loss at every point at which the sample is exposed to the atmosphere. In additional studies, Turriff et. al. (1994, 2) provided evidence that the preservation of soil samples at the time of collection in Methanol allowed for more than 30 days holding with no significant loss in concentration. Considering these studies, the EPA published new procedures in SW-846 Method 5035 intended to address the potential loss of VOCs from sample collection, handling, and storage. While Methanol preservation at collection had been shown to be most protective of the VOC concentrations in soils samples over the Agency stipulated 14-day holding time, this method was not able to produce results routinely at the lower levels of concern for many of the target analytes using the technology available at that time. As an option for providing lower limits of detection (< 50 ug/Kg), the EPA in method 5035 suggested that samples be preserved in the field by collecting multiple aliquots, preserving in both Methanol and in an acidified solution using Sodium Bisulfate. Allowance was made for samples potentially containing high concentrations of carbonaceous material for collection in with or without de-ionized water and frozen within 48 hours of collection. All methods were designed to provide a completely closed loop system from collection through analysis, preventing any exposure to the atmosphere of the actual sample material after collection. ESC Lab Sciences, a subsidiary of Pace Analytical Services, LLC., began evaluating recent advances in Mass Spectroscopy to determine if this newer technology had the required sensitivity to achieve the lower reporting limits of concern for volatile organic analytes using only the methanol preservation option of Method 5035. This evaluation was designed to follow all aspects of the method as published utilizing only the methanol preserved aliquot for the analysis of VOCs. With this process, ESC has developed technology that allows for reporting of standard VOC analytes from a methanol preserved sample at limits comparable to the more customary analysis provided using the 5 gram aliquot preserved in Sodium Bisulfate or frozen in de-ionized water. The benefits of this option are significant to field collection person as well as the end data user. Removing the requirement for 2 aliquots of the sample collected in Sodium Bisulfate or de-ionized water can significantly reduce sampling time at each location, and the use of the field methanol preservation negates the need for immediate overnight shipping of samples for freezing within 48 hours of collection. This allows more flexibility with field personnel without the requirement for daily shipping to the laboratory, extending the holding time for samples to the full 14 days referenced in the method. For the data user, methanol has been shown to be more efficient in extracting VOCs for analysis than a standard direct water purge. This removes the effect of the matrix on the purging efficiency and allows for higher recovery from the matrix and better reproducibility in duplicate analyses. The broader linear range afforded by the methanol dilution within the calibration results in fewer secondary analyses on dilutions required for reporting within normal calibration ranges. 1. Degradation of Hydrocarbons in Soil Samples Analyzed Within Acceptable Holding Times, Jackson, J.; Thomey, N, May 1991 2. Studies of Sampling, Storage and Analysis of Soils Contaminated with Gasoline and Diesel, Turriff, D. and Klopp, C., August 1994. 3. Alan D. Hewitt and Nicole J E Lukash, American Env. Lab., August 1996, Page 15 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Announces National Center for Testing and Innovation](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-announces-national-center-for-testing-and-innovation/) **Published:** July 9, 2018 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Minneapolis, MN: Pace Analytical Services, LLC, a national leader in analytical testing, has announced today that it is changing the name of its subsidiary, ESC Lab Sciences, to the Pace Analytical National Center for Testing & Innovation. The new name emphasizes this location’s commitment to providing environmental testing services on a national scale, its commitment to research and development, and its leadership role in identifying the most advanced, efficient and reliable testing methods in the industry. “The name ‘National Center for Testing & Innovation’ allows us to highlight this lab’s unique ability to serve customers anywhere in the United States” said Steve Vanderboom, President and CEO of Pace Analytical. “Our combination with ESC one year ago has proven to be very valuable to our customers, and we are excited to complete the name and logo change to make this fantastic operation completely integrated with the Pace family. We are also excited about the stream of innovations they are developing.” Started in 1970, ESC Lab Sciences out of Mt. Juliet, TN has been a staple in the environmental testing industry on a national level. The merger with Pace Analytical further solidified the combined Company’s position as the top American owned and operated analytical testing firm in the United States. “With Pace being the strongest network of testing labs and ESC being the largest single location serving the national market, joining forces has really created a ‘best of both worlds’ scenario for customers in the area of analytical testing” said Peter Schulert, former ESC CEO and current Vice President of Environmental R&D for Pace. “The customer experience has always been the number one priority for both companies. Combined, what Pace Analytical can do for customers is unrivaled.” Vice President of Operations, Johnny Mitchell stated “Teaming with Pace has been invigorating for us, and we are happy to be under the Pace flag. I am very excited to see what the future holds for the organization.” The new name and logo are effective immediately and will be implemented across the company’s products and services throughout 2018. **About Pace Analytical, LLC** Pace Analytical is an analytical testing firm with laboratories throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1978, Pace has become a leader in environmental and life sciences testing. The Company’s laboratories provide comprehensive testing services and project support for consulting, engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, energy, medical device, transportation and utility companies, municipalities, industry and government professionals worldwide. Visit Pace at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/), or on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/paceanalytical), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PaceAnalytical/), and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PaceLabs). **Sales Contact for Pace National Center for Testing and Innovation:** Pace Analytical Services, LLC. Danny Ramsey – VP Sales & Marketing Western Region Ron Kerr – VP Sales & Marketing Eastern Region P: (615) 406-3621 – P: (704) 589-3518 – **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [REI Consulting Fully Incorporates With The Pace Family](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/reic-name-change/) **Published:** August 1, 2018 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Pace is pleased to announce that REI Consulting has been fully incorporated to Pace Analytical by taking on the Pace name and logo. This change is effective immediately and will be implemented across the company’s products and services throughout 2018 and 2019. Everything about contacting REI Consulting remains unchanged. Clients will be able to continue to contact their same Project Manager at the same phone number and email for their laboratory needs. As Pace progresses through this transition, we will notify clients of any pertinent changes. These changes emphasize these location’s commitment to providing environmental testing services on a national level- not just to those in a specific region of the United States, and to its commitment to research and development to find better and faster ways to work. We look forward to being able to discuss with our clients the wider range of services that we can now offer. Anyone with questions about the rebranding should contact a Pace representative at any time or use the contact us form found on our website. We look forward to continuing to grow our business relationship with our clients in these locations. *For 40 years Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as one of the industry’s largest environmental testing firms in the United States, operating a nationwide network of 33 regional environmental laboratories, 1 national environmental laboratory, 4 life sciences labs, 2 LabOps locations, and 48 service centers. Pace leads the market in investment and innovation, and prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Pace’s Environmental Services include EDDs on demand, enhanced data package capabilities, air toxics, mold, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-4 testing, radiochemistry, and forensics.* **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [EPA Press Release: Announcing First-Ever Comprehensive Nationwide PFAS Action Plan](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/epa-pfas-announcement/) **Published:** February 13, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **DENVER, CO** The EPA sent out a press release today detailing an announcement for their first-ever comprehensive nationwide PFAS action plan. Plans for this initiative will be unveiled tomorrow, February 14th at 10:00 AM MST by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Doug Benevento and Senior Counsel to the Administrator Peter Wright. More details from the EPA release are outlined below: *“EPA’s Action Plan will move forward with the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) process outlined in the Safe Drinking Water Act for PFOA and PFOS—two of the most well-known and prevalent PFAS chemicals, continue our enforcement actions and clarify our clean up strategies, expand monitoring of PFAS in the environment, and enhance our research and scientific foundation for addressing PFAS by developing new analytical methods and tools.* ***WHO:** EPA Regional Administrator Doug Benevento* *Senior Counsel to the Administrator Peter Wright* ***WHAT:** PFAS Action Plan Community Meeting and Press Conference* ***WHERE:** Fountain City Council* *2nd floor City Council Chambers* *116 South Main St.* *Fountain, CO 80817* ***WHEN:** Thursday, February 14 at 10:00 am MST* *The event will be open to the public and press. Call-in access to the event is available: Please call 833-679-7657 and use participant code 9193579.* *Facebook livestreaming of the event will also be available here: https://www.facebook.com/eparegion8* *Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler’s 9:00 am EST (7:00 am MST) press conference will be livestreamed at: www.epa.gov/live”* **CONTACT:** Paul Jackson: Paul.Jackson@pacelabs.com / 813-731-1595 **Source:** https://www.epa.gov/ **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [PFAS CHANGES DETAILED BY EPA](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/epa-pfas-announcement-next-day/) **Published:** February 14, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** February 14, 2019 – Andrew Wheeler, the acting administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced a set of comprehensive actions to address the presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the environment. The actions will provide a framework for the future monitoring, detection, and clean-up of PFAS and leverage multiple programs and disciplines. In the absence of EPA guidance, several states have taken their own stance on PFAS in recent years, leading to a variety of strategies, toxicity limits, and monitoring requirements. By taking the steps announced, the EPA intends to provide a consistent framework that will assist states, tribes, and communities in addressing PFAS concerns. The actions announced by EPA include commitments to: - Establish a drinking water MCL for PFOA and PFOS - Designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances - Develop groundwater cleanup recommendations - Evaluate including PFAS in Toxic Release Inventory - Evaluate prohibiting the use of some PFAS - Monitor drinking water at lower concentrations and for more compounds than in previous studies - Develop analytical methods for a wide variety of matrices - Utilize enforcement tools to address PFAS exposure - Develop a risk communication toolbox Pace Analytical has years of experience testing PFAS under EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule as well as a variety of state-specific programs. We recently made a significant investment to expand our capabilities and capacity, including new instruments, personnel, and a mobile laboratory. We look forward to supporting you in a future investigation and monitoring programs. For additional information about our PFAS offerings, please visit our [website](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/) or speak directly to one of our knowledgeable Program Managers: ***Paul Jackson*** (813) 731-1595 Additional information on EPA’s announcement, including the full text of the plan, timeline, and a Fact Sheet, is located on EPA’s website [here](https://www.epa.gov/pfas/epas-pfas-action-plan). **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Tips For Hiring The Best Scientific Staff](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/scientific-professional-services/scientific-staffing-questions/) **Published:** June 17, 2019 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** The hiring process for scientific candidates can be a long and tedious process of reviewing resumes, interviews, offers, and onboarding. Although interviewing takes a lot of time from the employer and the candidate, it is the most important step in the hiring process. Hiring the best talent for your team requires interviews that properly assess the technical ability of your candidates. One way you can shorten the interview process is by creating an interview that efficiently qualifies your candidates and their technical abilities. Here are some of the best questions to ask to qualify scientific candidates. **Technical Knowledge – Walk me through the last time you had to troubleshoot this process, instrument, experiment, etc.** This question will highlight the candidates thought process through troubleshooting. It will also show you their technical knowledge, communication with team members, and if they know when to ask for help. **Adaptability – Give me an example of a time you had to run a test or analysis you weren’t familiar with.** It’s important to know how your candidates handle new technical information. The example they give you will show if they can adapt with changing priorities and focus in their role. You’ll see a sneak peek into the training process and how they learn new things. A good follow-up question will be what is their current understanding of that process and how has their knowledge continued to grow? **Problem Solving – Give me an example of a time something didn’t go as expected.** As we all know, things will go wrong in the lab. You’ll want to know how your candidates respond to failed tests and analysis and how they managed it. Pay attention to their response and what the result was. This is also a great question to hear how your candidate manages the mistakes they make. **Customer Service – What is an example of a time you delivered more than what was expected?** Whether it be internal or external, laboratories are often a customer-driven operation. It is important to know if your candidates are willing to go above the expectations of the role to meet the customer’s needs. Does your candidate have a strong enough technical understanding to give the customer their results? Could they communicate their understanding to a customer who might not have a scientific background? These are all things to consider. By qualifying scientific candidates early in the interview process, you’ll get the right people working for you sooner. Asking for specific examples from your candidates will give you a complete look at their technical experience. You’ll gain an understanding of their knowledge, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and customer service focus, all of which is key to a scientific role. ***Authored by:** Kasey Johnson Lab Service Manager **For Scientific Staffing inquiries, please contact:** Samantha Waldschmidt Program Manager | Laboratory Staffing Services | 612.346.2060* **Categories:** Life Sciences **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Opens Center of Excellence for Air Testing and Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-analytical-services-opens-center-of-excellence-for-air-testing-and-analysis/) **Published:** August 15, 2023 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** - [ CMC Development ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cmc-development/) - [ GMP Laboratory Testing ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/gmp-laboratory-testing/) - [ Medical Devices ](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Legionella is the Problem You Don’t Think You Have](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/legionella-is-the-problem-you-dont-think-you-have/) **Published:** April 10, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Healthcare Business Today Article written by Dr. Janet E. Stout is an infectious disease microbiologist and executive V.P. and founder of Special Pathogens Laboratory, A Pace Laboratory. Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for her pioneering research in *Legionella*. Read the full article [here](https://www.healthcarebusinesstoday.com/legionella-is-the-problem-you-dont-think-you-have/). **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Acquires Alpha Analytical Laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-services-acquires-alpha-analytical-laboratories/) **Published:** March 6, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company continues growth in the Northeast U.S. adding 11 environmental laboratories and service centers.* Minneapolis, MN, March 7, 2023 – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services and a division of Pace®, a science and technology company, today announced the acquisition of Alpha Analytical, LLC, a full-service environmental laboratory services company based in Westborough, MA. “Harmful contaminants are all around us, in our air, water, soil, and more. With Alpha Analytical choosing to join the Pace® nationwide laboratory network, we are able to further expand and bring critical services closer to the businesses and communities we serve in the Northeast United States,” notes Pace® CEO, Eric Roman. In the past year, Pace® has added several labs and service centers in the region, giving customers the convenience of over 40 locations. “Customers want great service and convenience. Pace®, together with Alpha Analytical, further amplifies our ability to honor customer commitments and exceed expectations.” Like Pace®, Alpha Analytical has been providing environmental and analytical laboratory testing services for decades. “We have had a friendly relationship with Pace® for over ten years,” said Mark Woelfel, President of Alpha Analytical. “Because of our mutual respect, shared values, and focus on sustainability, Pace® was the only company we considered for this transaction.” Alpha Analytical provides a full-range of environmental laboratory services complementing those offered by Pace® Analytical Services including air, water, soil, and testing for emerging contaminants such as PFAS which is highly regulated in the Northeast. “We are particularly excited about the breadth and depth of capabilities Alpha Analytical offers, including their sediment and tissue analysis and hydrocarbon forensics services, commented Greg Whitman, President of Pace® Analytical Services. “With the talented team of Alpha Analytical now part of Pace® Analytical Services, we will work together to advance science through innovation, ensuring all who need it have access to a trusted lab services partner.” Through the acquisition, Pace® adds full-service laboratories in Westborough, MA and Mansfield, MA, and service centers in Brewer, ME, Portsmouth, NH, Mahwah, NJ, Albany, NY, Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY, Syracuse, NY, Holmes, PA, and Mentor, OH. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Alpha Analytical** Since 1987, Alpha Analytical, LLC. has provided full-service environmental laboratory solutions for the most demanding industrial and commercial applications in the U.S. and abroad. Alpha Analytical is 6th largest environmental laboratory in the country, and is the largest environmental laboratory in the Northeast. Our core services include air, water, and soil analysis, with particular expertise in the highly-specialized fields of emerging contaminants, sediment and tissue analysis and petroleum forensics. More at[ alphalab.com](https://alphalab.com/). **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Interview with Greg Kupp - President Life Sciences Division & Frank Tagliaferri - VP of Technical Development Pace® Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/interview-with-greg-kupp-president-life-sciences-division-frank-tagliaferri-vp-of-technical-development-pace-life-sciences/) **Published:** February 24, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Greg Kupp – President Life Sciences Division & Frank Tagliaferri – VP of Technical Development Pace® Life Sciences were recently interviewed by Investment Reports. [Read the full inter view here.](https://www.investmentreports.co/article/greg-kupp-president-life-sciences-division-and-frank-tagliaferri-vp-of-technical-development-pace-reg-life-sciences-587/) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Receives Environmental Business Journal Award for Social Contribution](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-receives-environmental-business-journal-award-for-social-contribution/) **Published:** February 22, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company recognized for employee engagement in fundraising efforts for Water Mission International* Minneapolis, MN, February 22, 2023 – The Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ), an independent business research publication that provides strategic market intelligence to the environmental industry, has honored Pace®, a science and technology company, with a Business Achievement Award for Social Contribution in 2022. “In a rather tumultuous year of economic ups and downs in 2022, a number of companies set themselves apart with performance, transactions, or projects that merit special consideration,” said Grant Ferrier, editor of Environmental Business Journal and chair of the selection committee. “Pace® is no different, but also found time to put their efforts toward helping others to earn this recognition.” The Social Contribution Award recognizes Pace® for its long-standing partnership with Water Mission International (WMI). WMI is a non-profit engineering organization that works to develop, implement, and maintain sustainable technologies to provide safe drinking water systems, sanitation, and hygiene solutions to developing nations and disaster areas. Pace® and its employees began participating in the organization’s Walk for Water campaign every year since 2016 to raise funds – and awareness – for their mission. “Pace® has supported its mission of ‘working together to protect our environment and improve our health’ through both the important work we perform in our labs and through our partnership with Water Mission and others,” notes Eric Roman, Pace® CEO. “Pace® people make the difference. This award honors them.” Pace® has been recognized by the EBJ for the last three consecutive years. Previous honors include the Mergers and Acquisitions Award and the New Practice Area Achievement Award for the Pace® COVID-19 wastewater surveillance testing service. The 2022 EBJ awards will be presented live and in-person at the EBJ Business Achievement Awards banquet at Environmental Industry Summit XXI on March 22-24, 2023 in San Diego, along with CCBJ Business Achievement, Lifetime Achievement, and 50-Year Company anniversary awards. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Environmental Business Journal** Environmental Business Journal has been published since 1988 by Environmental Business International Inc., an independent research and publishing company focused on the environmental and climate change industries. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Aerobiology Receives AIHA EMLAP Accreditation for Washington State Laboratory](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-aerobiology-receives-aiha-emlap-accreditation-for-washington-state-laboratory/) **Published:** February 8, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company adds bacteria, E.coli, legionella, and other microbiology testing and analysis capabilities to support the northwest United States* Minneapolis, MN, February 8, 2023 – Aerobiology, part of the Pace® Analytical Services laboratory network, today announced that its Seattle, WA laboratory has achieved accreditation from the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) for their Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (EMLAP). The mission of the AIHA is to establish high standards for laboratories to produce quality data for making decisions that impact public health, the environment, and natural resources. The association manages several accreditation programs, including EMLAP, which was developed specifically for microbiology labs providing microbiology testing of air, fluids, and bulk samples collected from various sources including schools, hospitals, and work environments. “Pace® is committed to meeting the needs of our customers for high–quality, cost–effective analytical services. This accreditation ensures our customers meet their regulatory requirements on their important projects”, notes Greg Whitman, president of Pace® Analytical Services. As a result of this achievement, the Pace® Aerobiology Seattle lab may now analyze culture samples for bacteria, fungi, and non–viable analysis of spore trap and tape/wipe direct samples. These analyses include detection of Legionella, Mycobacteria, and Pseudomonas. This lab also performs screen tests on sewage to identify E.coli and fecal coliforms. The company’s deep expertise in bacterial and fungal testing in environmental and clinical settings is backed by over 25 years of industry experience. Within the Pace® nationwide network of over 100 laboratories and service centers, 11 are Pace® Aerobiology locations offering microbiology testing and analysis capabilities. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles–based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace® Aerobiology** For more than 25 years, Pace® Aerobiology has provided microbial indoor air quality and related laboratory services. As part of the Pace® nationwide network of labs and service centers, the business now provides microbiology services for environmental and clinical settings through eleven locations. Pace® Aerobiology labs are accredited by the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (EMLAP), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) ELITE Program, the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). More at [Aerobiology.net](https://www.aerobiology.net/). **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Is Wastewater to Blame for PFAS Coming Out of the Tap?](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/is-wastewater-to-blame-for-pfas-coming-out-of-the-tap/) **Published:** January 11, 2023 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ***By Paul Jackson** -Program Manager at Pace® Analytical Services responsible for PFAS and Emerging Contaminants* By now, most water professionals have heard of PFAS: those pesky little synthetic chemicals that can cause so much damage to human health but are so hard to get rid of. Thankfully, there are commonly available technologies that can remove them from tap water, but these solutions can be expensive. So how did these compounds get into the drinking water supply anyway, and what can be done about them? [Read Full Article](https://wcponline.com/2022/12/15/is-wastewater-to-blame-for-pfas-coming-out-of-the-tap/) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [ReveraGen Completes NDA Submission to FDA for Vamorolone in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/reveragen-completes-nda-submission-to-fda-for-vamorolone-in-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/) **Published:** December 21, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Pace ® is happy to share news from our client, ReveraGen BioPharma Inc., on a significant accomplishment! ReveraGen Completes NDA Submission to FDA for Vamorolone in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Pace® Ann Arbor (legacy Velesco Pharmaceutical Services) contributed significantly to this success. Velesco Pharma (now Pace®) performed the drug product clinical formulation development and all drug product analytical method development to support this program. Velesco Pharma (now Pace®) developed and manufactured the first clinical suspension product used in their initial human trials and modified/improved that formulation throughout the development lifecycle. Velesco Pharma (now Pace®) analytical teams developed and validated the assay/related substances methods for both the active and preservatives, drug release dissolution method, and critical physical quality attribute methods, such as viscosity. Velesco Pharma (now Pace®) helped to reach final deliverables by supporting ongoing compassionate-use drug product manufacture and labeling as ReveraGen worked with their partner towards commercialization. [Read Full Press Release Here](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/10/27/2542398/0/en/Santhera-and-ReveraGen-Complete-NDA-Submission-to-FDA-for-Vamorolone-in-Duchenne-Muscular-Dystrophy.html) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Executive Judith Morgan Joins ACIL Board](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-executive-judith-morgan-joins-acil-board/) **Published:** November 29, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** **MINNEAPOLIS — November 29, 2022** — Judith Morgan, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Pace® was sworn in as a 2023 board member for the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) at the Council’s annual meeting in Indianapolis on November 10th. Ms. Morgan will bring her extensive experience in compliance and analytical chemistry to the board. Her career spans over 30 years of service to the industry and shares the ACIL’s vision of realizing a healthy environment through science and testing. Ms. Morgan has served the ACIL as the Chair of its Environmental Science Section since 2011. [ ![Judy Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-11-Judy-Morgan_ACIL-BOD-appointment-216x260.jpg "2022 11 Judy Morgan_ACIL BOD appointment – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") ](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/judith-morgan/) Judith Morgan Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Founder Steve Vanderboom honored with American Council of Independent Laboratories’ Lifetime Achievement Award](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-founder-steve-vanderboom-honored-with-american-council-of-independent-laboratories-lifetime-achievement-award/) **Published:** November 15, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Minneapolis, MN, November 15, 2022 – [The American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL)](https://www.acil.org/news/623390/Presents-Multiple-Individuals-with-Awards-During.htm) awarded Pace® founder Steve Vanderboom its highest honor, the Lewis E. Harris Lifetime Achievement Award at the conclusion of the organization’s Annual Meeting held Thursday, November 10 in Indianapolis. Vanderboom is the first recipient of the Award, granted for outstanding contributions to the ACIL and the laboratory industry, since 2012. Steve joined the ACIL in 1983 and served on its board until his retirement this October. Vanderboom founded Pace® in 1978 alongside co-founder Bill O’Connor with the goal of helping their customers understand and navigate a rapidly changing landscape of environmental regulations. In the 44 years since, Pace® has followed the gold standard Vanderboom set, helping to make the world safer and healthier through scientific testing, technological advancement, and leadership on regulatory compliance. Vanderboom announced his retirement in 2022. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-11-15-Steve-Vanderboom-ACIL-Lifetime-Achievemet-Award.jpg "2022 11 15 Steve Vanderboom ACIL Lifetime Achievemet Award – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Tropical Storm Nicole Update](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/tropical-storm-nicole-update/) **Published:** November 9, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** **November 11 Update: All Pace® Florida labs are open and fully operational.** On November 10th we will be closing Pace® Jacksonville, Oldsmar, and Ormond Beach, Florida Laboratories until further notice. The Pace® Pompano Beach Laboratory will be opening later in the day on November 10th. If you have any questions or need more clarification, please reach out to your primary Pace® contact. Thank you for your understanding and for choosing Pace® as your lab services partner. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Adds Four Locations in Pennsylvania](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-services-adds-four-locations-in-pennsylvania/) **Published:** November 8, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Acquisition of Fairway Laboratories provides added local convenience to Pace® customers requiring environmental testing services* Minneapolis, MN, November 8, 2022 – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analysis laboratory services and a division of Pace®, a science and technology company, today announced that it has acquired Fairway Laboratories, Inc., a full–service environmental laboratory services company, with its primary location in Altoona, PA. “Pace® is committed to building relationships with customers at a local level,” noted Eric Roman, Pace® CEO. “Our service commitment is what sets us apart in the market. We are fortunate to add Fairway Laboratories to our national network as strengthening partnerships with customers through great service is part of their DNA, too.” Demand for analytical and environmental testing continues to grow as more regulatory requirements are imposed at both the state and federal levels. “Our ability to expand our capacity is indirect relation to our desire to continue to serve our customers with the level of service and response times they need and expect”, commented Greg Whitman, president of Pace® Analytical Services. As a result of the acquisition, Pace® expands its footprint in Pennsylvania with labs in Altoona, DuBois, Erie, and Wysox. These laboratories provide a full range of certified drinking water, soil, waste, and sludge testing. Specialty services include testing of underground storage tanks, frozen desserts, public swimming pools, and for the Marcellus Shale industry. As part of the Pace® national laboratory network, customers of Fairway Laboratories will have access to a wide variety of testing and analysis services offered through the network, including Air and PFAS testing. “As we head into the winter months, the demand for air testing in many labs exceeds the supply of sampling equipment, added Whitman. “Over the last several years, Pace® has invested heavily in traditional and our proprietary air sampling canisters to ensure we have inventory on hand to meet our customer needs.” In June,[ NPR](https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2022/06/16/1-in-3-pennsylvania-drinking-water-systems-exceed-new-epa-limits-for-forever-chemicals/) reported that one–third of the 412 drinking water systems tested in Pennsylvania last year exceeded the health advisory limits set by the EPA for PFAS contaminants. Pace® services Pennsylvania – and customers across the country – with multiple laboratories that specialize in PFAS testing services. The company has served the EPA as a lab services partner to validate PFAS test methods and supports a wide variety of complex testing environments. More information about Pace® laboratory services and locations is available at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/). *Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles–based Aurora Capital Partners.* **About Pace® Analytical Services** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® People are committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others by providing local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through our in–lab, mobile, and emergency onsite containment and regulatory services, we ensure our air, water, soil, and more are safe for our communities and lives. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local–level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in–house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Strengthens Presence in the Northeast Adding Anchor Location in New Jersey](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-services-strengthens-presence-in-the-northeast-adding-anchor-location-in-new-jersey/) **Published:** October 26, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Acquisition of 20,000 square foot laboratory adds capacity to support increasing demand for environmental testing and analysis services in New Jersey and New York City.* Minneapolis, MN, October 25, 2022 – Pace® Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analysis laboratory services and a division of Pace®, a science and technology company, today announced that it has acquired Aqua Pro-Tech Laboratory (APL), an environmental laboratory services company located in Fairfield, New Jersey. “Pace® is committed to providing customers with a level of convenience and connection that only laboratory partners with a local presence can provide,” noted Eric Roman, Pace® CEO. “In adding APL to the Pace® national laboratory network, New Jersey- and New York City-area customers have a unique option – the ability to build a relationship with a local lab partner that has extensive capabilities, rigorous quality programs, and the added customer service benefits that come from the backing of a larger organization.” Due to the capacity, credentials, and depth of services provided, the APL laboratory will become a primary location for servicing New Jersey and New York City customers with drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, soil, solids, and sludge testing for contaminants, including PFAS. APL President and CEO, Robert Barrett, commented, “Like Pace®, APL has been serving customers with certified laboratory services for over 40 years. This acquisition came about through mutual admiration. We hold the same vision and values of serving the customer and protecting our environment. Through Pace®, our lab will grow with the ability to extend new testing capabilities to customers.” As part of the Pace® national laboratory network, the APL location will have access to high demand laboratory services, including a variety of[ air testing services](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/air-testing/). In addition to laboratory testing for indoor air quality, vapor intrusion, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), the company offers field services that include stack emissions testing and flue gas, landfill, and industry fence line monitoring for contaminants. “Pace® continues to experience an increase in demand for testing and analysis services in the northeast, especially in New Jersey, said Greg Whitman, President of Pace® Analytical Services. “Customers value our experience in the field and support of the New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Program (LSRP) as well as our deep technical understanding of current and emerging regulatory requirements for[ PFAS testing](https://pfas.com/).” *Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners.* **About Pace® Analytical Services** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace® People are committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through our in-lab, mobile, and emergency onsite containment and regulatory services, we ensure our air, water, soil, and more are safe for our communities and lives. Learn how Pace® People are working to advance science through sustainable practices and continuous innovation. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Learn how Pace® people are working to advance science through sustainable practices and continuous innovation. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Presents Sustainable Approach to Environmental Laboratory Analyses at First Annual Vapor Intrusion Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-presents-sustainable-approach-to-environmental-laboratory-analyses-at-first-annual-vapor-intrusion-conference/) **Published:** October 4, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Environmentally sustainable sample material collection and analysis process can reduce environmental impact by as much as 80%* **MINNEAPOLIS (October 4, 2022)** — Pace® Analytical Services, a division of Pace® and the preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, and emergency onsite specialty-contaminant and regulatory testing and analysis services, is pleased to announce that Pace® CTO and regional vice president Johnny Mitchell is giving a technical presentation titled: a Sustainable Approach to Environmental Laboratory Analyses during the first annual Vapor Intrusion Conference (AVIP) on Tues., Oct. 11, 2022. Mr. Mitchell’s presentation will dive into an emerging trend in analytical processes which is improving sustainability by capitalizing on improvements in instrument sensitivity to drastically reduce the volume of samples required to be transported, stored, and processed for analysis. With use of newer instrumentation and methods, sample sizes of only 1 liter can suffice compared to the 6 liters recommended in older EPA methodologies. Mitchell will present the Pace® new fully implemented environmentally sustainable process for analysis of materials of concern which can reduce the environmental impact by as much as 80%. **Who:** Johnny Mitchell, Chief Technology Officer, Pace® **What:** Technical Presentation: Sustainable Approach to Environmental Laboratory Analyses **Where:** First Annual Vapor Intrusion Conference (AVIP), The Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave., Nashville, TN 37203 **When:** Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 **Time:** 4:10-4:30 p.m. (CDT) Mr. Mitchell is available for interviews during the AVIP Conference (Oct. 9-11, 2022) to discuss in further detail the advancements in collecting sample materials to help companies reduce their carbon footprint. Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **Media Contact:** Pam Bednar | **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Hurricane Ian Update](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/hurricane-ian/) **Published:** September 27, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** On September 27th we let you know about the closing of the Pace® Oldsmar, Florida (Tampa Bay) laboratory. **As of 12:00 PM EST today, September 28, we will be closing our Florida labs in Ormond Beach and Jacksonville until further notice.** Pace® labs in Pompano Beach, Florida and Mobile, Alabama remain fully operational at this time. 1. Pace® will not accept samples at the Oldsmar, Ormond Beach, and Jacksonville labs until further notice. We will provide updates using email and through posts on [pacelabs.com](https://email.pacelabs.com/e3t/Ctc/5D+113/cQp-W04/VXkpD58yfJZfW5-MTR74713XyW1CR2894QvQxNN7Mjfx13lLzNV1-WJV7CgNXFW4rPnJv5-t_2XW3NbHn87vfqVkW9hW2jP7WTzCCW8NN4pp1hHNcdVMM7Nw7GHR2RW8yHP6885Dk-7W1JFGLX30Mp39W3zlZkw9dznB4W8SJmT236nYgkN46K3VHYtdQCW8mJPSB2XN3wSW5bNbVz5nNb1zN2T84FGRTq22V3sm5x2fgYYGW251lyX88br-JW37S06f185jyCW8cdrYr3PbPlTW7xPPx24RDQFq3kGM1) and social media. 2. Pace® is proactively working with its logistics partners to ensure we have the most up-to-date information available to you. 3. Pace® will strive to honor all current customer commitments where practically possible. Once it is safe to do so, we will resume operations of these labs and issue an announcement. If you have any questions or need more clarification, please reach out to your primary Pace® contact. Thank you for your understanding and for choosing Pace® as your lab services partner. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Acquires Biopharma Global, Expanding FDA Regulatory Affairs Strategy and Consulting Capabilities to the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Markets](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-acquires-biopharma-global-expanding-fda-regulatory-affairs-strategy-and-consulting-capabilities-to-the-biotechnology-and-pharmaceutical-markets/) **Published:** September 8, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Acquisition allows Pace® to provide full-service regulatory strategy and consulting services to advance FDA submissions across a wide range of therapeutic classes. Minneapolis, MN, September 1, 2022 – Pace® Life Sciences, LLC, a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and subsidiary of Pace®, ascience and technology company, announced today that it has acquired Biopharma Global (Biopharma). Biopharma specializes in full-service regulatory support for orphan products to treat rare diseases and non-orphan products to treat indications with unmet medical needs. “Pace® provides great value in our marketplace though our technical expertise and by meeting the strong commitments we make to our clients that rely on us to successfully advance their programs through development.” said Eric Roman, CEO of Pace®. “The acquisition of Biopharma Global extends our reach further into regulatory strategy, guidance, and support in key therapeutic areas and greatly extends the reach of Pace® into our markets.” Expertise gained through the Biopharma acquisition allows Pace® to extend the following capabilities to its clients: - Regulatory strategy development - Regulatory affairs submissions including FDA and EMA applications - IND applications - Orphan drug consulting - Rare pediatric disease designations - Fast track designations - Biologics license applications “The Biopharma Global team brings strong expertise in early drug development with sound regulatory strategy guidance and robust submission support.” notes Greg Kupp, President of Pace® Life Sciences. “These services greatly enhance the continuity of offerings we provide to our clients and helps them to efficiently drive new drug candidates through the development process.” In the coming months, Biopharma will transition to the Pace® brand. The Biopharma operation is located in Vienna, Virginia and joins Pace® Life Sciences locations near Boston, MA, Salem, NH, Philadelphia, PA, Ann Arbor, MI, San Diego, CA, St. Paul, MN, and San Germán, PR. Pace® is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **ABOUT BIOPHARMA GLOBAL** BioPharma Global is a mission-driven corporation dedicated to using our FDA and EMA regulatory expertise and knowledge of various therapeutics areas to help drug developers advance treatments for the disease communities with high unmet medical need. We have assembled a team of globally-recognized experts in the rare diseases and other under-served disease areas, including former FDA staff, and a variety of scientists who have many successful orphan drug designations and other expedited program submissions to their credit. We maintain a completely customer-centric, transparent process through the entirety of our projects. [BIOPHARMAGLOBAL.com](https://www.biopharmaglobal.com/) **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace**®** Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, CTM manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries from our network of CDMO sites, GMP analytical testing laboratories, and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts, and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasizes our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. Part of the Pace® Science and Technology Company, Pace**®** Life Sciences operates a network of multiple CDMO sites, FDA-registered GMP analytical testing laboratories, and regulatory and manufacturing support service centers across the United States. **ABOUT PACE®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Learn how Pace® people are working to advance science through sustainable practices and continuous innovation. **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate --- ### [First Wave BioPharma Finalizes Selection of Adrulipase Microgranule Drug Delivery Formulation](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/first-wave-biopharma-finalizes-selection-of-adrulipase-microgranule-drug-delivery-formulation/) **Published:** September 7, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** First Wave BioPharma Chooses Pace® Life Sciences as CDMO Partner. BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Wave BioPharma, Inc., (NASDAQ:FWBI), (“First Wave BioPharma” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, announced today the selection of an enhanced enteric microgranule drug delivery formulation for the ongoing development of its adrulipase clinical program (FW-EPI). First Wave BioPharma now plans to submit an Investigational New Drug (IND) amendment to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for a Phase 2 “proof-of-concept” clinical study investigating the optimized version of adrulipase as a treatment for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) associated with cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic pancreatitis (CP). First Wave BioPharma expects to initiate the Phase 2 trial prior to year-end 2022 following acceptance of the IND. [Read the full Press Release here.](https://www.firstwavebio.com/firstwavebio-news/58-2022-news/382-irstaveioharmainalizeselectionofdrulipaseicro20220907110504) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [First Wave BioPharma Announces AAPS 2022 PharmSci 360 Accepts Adrulipase Formulation Abstract](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/first-wave-biopharma-announces-aaps-2022-pharmsci-360-accepts-adrulipase-formulation-abstract/) **Published:** September 1, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** #### Research involves microgranule delivery formulations for adrulipase BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Wave BioPharma, Inc., (NASDAQ:FWBI), (“First Wave BioPharma” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, announced today that an abstract titled, “Formulation Development of Enterically Protected Spray Dried Dispersions of Adrulipase,” has been accepted at [AAPS 2022 PharmSci 360](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=el_Z-vVn7-hkZn_5oiqu8N3U_x2nbicKBZph0DQD0b2YxrRA5SaAbHHFXOtg-lLfHJFkGkoxJ2wlCmghprN9Hni2BaLxhVmQDfXxmZgmzzi1D-rIys0Nmg70_ywwgOTN "AAPS 2022 PharmSci 360"). The conference will be held Oct. 16-19 at the Boston Convention & Exhibit Center. The abstract will detail research involving multiple spray dried dispersion (microgranule) delivery formulations of adrulipase, an experimental treatment for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) associated with cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic pancreatitis (CP). First Wave BioPharma, and its drug delivery formulation partner, Pace® Life Sciences, have been developing a technology for adrulipase that provides an optimal, delayed-release profile that enables significantly increased drug loading of adrulipase capsules designed to deliver active lipase within the targeted areas of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. [Read the full press release here.](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/08/31/2507467/0/en/First-Wave-BioPharma-Announces-AAPS-2022-PharmSci-360-Accepts-Adrulipase-Formulation-Abstract.html) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Acquires Meridian BioGroup, Expanding Regulatory, Compliance, and Validation Capabilities to the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Markets](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-acquires-meridian-biogroup-expanding-regulatory-compliance-and-validation-capabilities-to-the-biotechnology-and-pharmaceutical-markets/) **Published:** August 18, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Acquisition allows Pace® to provide regulatory and quality consulting services to support clients throughout the drug development process and improve commercial compliance in FDA-regulated environments. Minneapolis, MN, August 18, 2022 – Pace® Life Sciences, LLC, a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and subsidiary of Pace® Science and Technology Company, announced today that it has acquired Meridian BioGroup (Meridian). Meridian specializes in bringing industry experts from regulatory affairs, quality, validation, and related backgrounds to meet its clients’ needs in FDA-regulated environments. “Our clients value our technical expertise and commitment to supporting them in rapidly advancing their programs through the clinic and onto commercialization,” said Eric Roman, CEO of Pace®. “The acquisition of Meridian BioGroup adds an array of strategic services to our portfolio to further help clients with regulatory guidance and strategy, and to help them develop and maintain biopharmaceutical operations and quality management systems that meet regulatory requirements.” Expertise gained through the Meridian acquisition allows Pace® to extend the following capabilities to its clients: - Regulatory guidance and strategy supporting applications and submissions - Quality system development and assessment of existing quality systems - Remediation of audit or inspection findings - Validation master planning - Validation of facility, utility systems, and process equipment - Computer system validation - Third party onsite and offsite auditing capabilities “The addition of the Meridian BioGroup team brings new dimensions to the range of services we provide to our clients,” notes Greg Kupp, President of Pace® Life Sciences. “From early regulatory strategy discussions to master planning and validation as programs scale for commercialization, we will be able to help clients at every stage of their journey on through to continued compliance, training, and auditing.” In the coming months, Meridian will transition to the Pace® brand. The Meridian operation is in Frederick, Maryland and joins Pace® Life Sciences locations near Boston, MA, Salem, NH, Philadelphia, PA, Ann Arbor, MI, San Diego, CA, St. Paul, MN, and San Germán, PR. Greg Kupp oversees the management and operations of all Pace® Life Sciences locations. Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. **ABOUT MERIDIAN BIOGROUP** Meridian BioGroup LLC, is a Maryland-based validation, regulatory, and compliance contract service provider to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical communities. Meridian brings qualified specialists from manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, engineering, validation, and related backgrounds to meet its clients’ needs in FDA-regulated environments. Meridian tailors its service offerings to meet the individual needs of its clients, from large established biotechnology companies with commercial manufacturing capabilities to small start-up companies ready to move into clinical trials. [MERIDIANBIOGROUP.com](https://www.meridianbiogroup.com/) **ABOUT PACE® LIFE SCIENCES** Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, CTM manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries from our network of CDMO sites, GMP analytical testing laboratories, and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts, and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasizes our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We are dedicated to delivering the best and most reliable services with positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. A subsidiary of Pace® Science and Technology Company, Pace® Life Sciences operates a network of multiple CDMO sites, FDA-registered GMP analytical testing laboratories, and regulatory and manufacturing support service centers across the United States. **ABOUT PACE® SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Learn how Pace® people are working to advance science through sustainable practices and continuous innovation. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Laboratory Testing Leader Pace® Science and Technology Company Names Nisheet Gupta as New Chief Financial Officer](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/laboratory-testing-leader-pace-science-and-technology-company-names-nisheet-gupta-as-new-chief-financial-officer/) **Published:** August 10, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** MINNEAPOLIS (August 10, 2022) – Experienced financial leader Nisheet Gupta has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Twin Cities-based Pace®, a leader and innovator in testing, analysis, and scientific services in the environmental and life sciences sectors. Nisheet joined Pace® effective August 2, 2022, and reports to President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Roman. He succeeds Matt Bremer who left the organization. “Nisheet’s extensive financial and leadership experience will be tremendous assets as Pace® continues to build on its reputation as a leader in environmental and life sciences laboratory services,” Roman said. “He will be an excellent addition to our visionary leadership team as we pursue our mission of making the world a cleaner, safer, healthier place.” Nisheet joins Pace® from Minneapolis-based Apogee Enterprises, Inc., a publicly traded company where he served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. He has more than 25 years of diverse finance leadership and transformation experience. Prior to Apogee, Nisheet worked for world-class companies such as Land O’ Lakes, Inc., a leading agribusiness and food company, where he has served as Vice President, Global Finance Operations since 2017, leading business unit finance and transformation. Prior to his role at Land O’ Lakes, Nisheet worked for eight years at Diebold Nixdorf, where he held roles of increasing responsibility in the company’s finance organization. Previously he served in numerous financial leadership roles with leading global companies including FirstData (now FISERV), Novartis, FedEx, and Ernst & Young. He brings a wealth of diverse experiences, having worked and lived in nine different countries over the course of his career. He also serves on the board of Innovative International Acquisition Corp. Mr. Gupta holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Columbia Business School and London Business School. He is a Chartered Accountant and earned a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi. Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in our Life Sciences laboratories and supporting businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through our Analytical Services laboratories. Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Learn how Pace® people are working to advance science through sustainable practices and continuous innovation. **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Obtains EPA Approval on Method for Detecting Dioxins and Dibenzofurans through GCMS/ MS technology](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-obtains-epa-approval-on-method-for-detecting-dioxins-and-dibenzofurans-through-gcmsms-technology/) **Published:** July 28, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *State-of-the-art technology allows labs to detect lower amounts of dioxins and dibenzofurans providing better test results, greater efficiency and selections.* MINNEAPOLIS (July 28, 2022) — Pace® Analytical Services, a division of Pace® and the preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, and emergency onsite specialty-contaminant and regulatory testing and analysis services, and partner Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. today announced that the EPA has approved Pace® Analytical Method PAM-16130-SSI for detecting Dioxins and Dibenzofurans through state-of-the-art Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS). Following approval, the method will be recommended for inclusion in the approved method list under the clean water act by the EPA. In the interim, approval to use this method in measuring dioxins and dibenzofurans in wastewater may be sought from regional authorities on a facility by- facility basis. GC-MS/MS is the future of organic compound detection, offering improved efficiency across the board. Compared to the magnetic instruments which are the current industry standard in the U.S., GC-MS/MS systems offer the same capabilities while greatly increasing ease of operation and energy efficiency. Dioxins are a family of highly toxic chemical compounds with potential impacts to human health including reproductive and developmental problems and cancer. Dioxins exist in nature but are primarily created through industrial manufacturing processes such as smelting and papermaking, as well as waste treatment. Dioxins are chemically stable, allowing them to accumulate in the food chain over the course of their roughly decade-long half-life. The ubiquitousness of dioxins combined with their toxicity and durability mark them out as a particularly significant family of compounds to monitor and track for environmental regulators who will benefit from the increased utility of this new method. “This approval is an important step in the rollout of GC-MS/MS technology,” said Judy Morgan, Vice President and Chief Compliance/Training Officer, Pace®. “This news marks one of the first commercially available offerings of GC-MS/MS technology in the United States. As GC-MS/MS analysis is applied to new compounds and methods, the spread of this technology will enable industry-wide efficiency improvements.” Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Awarded Bronze Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Efforts](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-awarded-bronze-medal-from-ecovadis-for-sustainability-efforts/) **Published:** July 6, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company excels in Labor & Human Rights and Ethics performance for current Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives.* Pace® Life Sciences, a division of Pace® Science and Technology Company, is pleased to announce that it has received a Bronze Award for its current state of sustainability. This award signifies that Pace® is in the top 50% of companies evaluated. The EcoVadis sustainability ratings are derived from several key performance areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Industry experts involved in the evaluation process highlighted Labor & Human Rights and Ethics as the areas in which Pace® currently excels. The scorecard results will be used as a tool to optimize and enhance targeted areas for improvement in the company’s overall Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts. Delivering on sustainable efforts is a priority at Pace® as the company continues to place a stronger emphasis on actionable sustainability initiatives. “We have always worked to conduct business in a way that is meaningful to our staff and mindful of our impact on the areas around our various facilities,” stated Judy Morgan, VP Chief Compliance Officer at Pace®. “These focal points for conducting business have helped us to achieve a bronze award status which is very exciting and an achievement that deserves attention. It also helps us to define our current state as compared to the norm, while providing the challenge to move to the next level. We are proud of where we are and look forward to the journey ahead of us.” Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. **About EcoVadis** EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains. Backed by a powerful technology platform and a global team of domain experts, EcoVadis’ easy-to-use and actionable sustainability scorecards provide detailed insight into environmental, social and ethical risks across 200 purchasing categories and 160 countries. Industry leaders such as Johnson & Johnson, Verizon, L’Oréal, Subway, Nestlé, Salesforce, Michelin and BASF are among the more than 75,000 businesses on the EcoVadis network, all working with a single methodology to evaluate, collaborate and improve sustainability performance in order to protect their brands, foster transparency and innovation, and accelerate growth. Learn more on [ecovadis.com](https://ecovadis.com/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ecovadis?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) or [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecovadis/). **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Receives DOD Accreditation for PFAS Testing Using EPA Draft Method 1633](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-receives-dod-accreditation-for-pfas-testing-using-epa-draft-method-1633/) **Published:** June 15, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *PFAS testing by isotope dilution, a Pace® technique, is also cited in draft method.* Minneapolis, MN, June 15, 2022 – Pace® Analytical Services, a division of Pace® Science and Technology Company and the preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, emergency onsite specialty contaminant, and regulatory testing and analysis services announced today they have received accreditation for EPA Draft Method 1633 for the US Department of Defense (DOD) Accreditation. The accreditation includes 40 PFAS compounds found in water, solids, and tissue. The US DOD has required that all requests for PFAS analysis issued after January 1, 2022, be carried out using EPA Draft Method 1633. “As the leader in PFAS testing and one of the early adopters of the DOD quality control systems, we are pleased to be one of the first labs to be accredited by the DOD. We’re looking forward to supporting our federal and commercial clients’ testing requirements with this method at multiple Pace® facilities,” stated Mike McFadden, Federal Program Manager, at Pace®. EPA Draft Method 1633 provides a standardized approach for measuring up to 40 PFAS in a diverse range of environmental matrices including: wastewater, surface water, groundwater, soil, biosolids, sediment, landfill leachate, and biological tissue. This draft method incorporates PFAS testing by isotope dilution, a technique used by Pace® that quantitates PFAS compounds. In addition to DOD facilities, EPA Draft Method 1633 will be used by many Pace® customers for commercial and industrial testing and reporting. Pace® offers PFAS testing and analysis services at 6 laboratory locations. For more information on PFAS or Pace® testing and analysis services, please visit [PFAS.com](https://pfas.com/). Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Partnered with EPA to Validate Newly Released Draft Method 1621 for PFAS Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-partnered-with-epa-to-validate-newly-released-draft-method-1621-for-pfas-testing/) **Published:** May 12, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Pace® adds new method to testing portfolio, expanding PFAS services for clients.* Minneapolis, MN, May 13, 2022 – Pace® Analytical Services, a division of Pace® Science and Technology and the preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, emergency onsite specialty-contaminant, and regulatory testing and analysis services announced today that it will be adding the newly released EPA Draft Method 1621 to its portfolio of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) test methods. “Pace® provides PFAS testing for a wide variety of complex matrices,” said Nick Nigro, PFAS Product Manager for Pace® Analytical Services. “Thanks to our experience with PFAS testing, and in particular our early advancements in the evolving organofluorine testing space, it was extremely gratifying to be chosen to perform the single-lab validation for Draft Method 1621. We were proud to collaborate with EPA and its technical support team in the development of this new method.” EPA Draft Method 1621 is described by the EPA Office of Water, Engineering and Analysis Division as a “Screening Method for the Determination of Adsorbable Organic Fluorine (AOF) in Aqueous Matrices by Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC).” As drafted, this new method can quantify at the parts per billion level, thousands of PFAS compounds in all aqueous matrices. “The method does not quantitate individual PFAS compounds,” said Nigro, “but it does provide a reading for the total organofluorine concentration in a sample. This testing methodology will help bridge the knowledge gap between the relatively few compounds we routinely quantify using “targeted” PFAS test methods and what we all know are thousands of PFAS compounds.” EPA Draft Method 1621 advances EPA’s goal of developing new methods for detecting PFAS in water, air, and land as outlined in the EPA PFAS Strategic Roadmap. At this time, Draft Method 1621 is not required for regulatory compliance at either the state or federal level. However, in its commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in testing standards, Pace® has added the new method to its growing PFAS testing portfolio. Pace® works with wastewater professionals, water quality managers, industrial site managers, and others to determine the best method to use for individual projects and goals. Pace® will also be participating in the multi-lab validation of Draft Method 1621, which is expected to take place this summer. The EPA Office of Water will use the data from the multi-lab validation study to finalize the method and add formal performance criteria. More information on PFAS and detection test methods can be found at [PFAS.com](https://pfas.com/). Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Learn how Pace® people are working to advance science through sustainable practices and continuous innovation at Pace®. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Webinar: The Evolution of an NCE’s Suspension Formulation, from pre-GLP Studies to the Pharmacy Shelf](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/webinar-the-evolution-of-an-nces-suspension-formulation-from-pre-glp-studies-to-the-pharmacy-shelf/) **Published:** April 7, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Pharmaceutical Technology* hosts “The Evolution of an NCE’s Suspension Formulation, from pre-GLP Studies to the Pharmacy Shelf” – a webinar presented by Dave Barnes, Ph.D., Vice President of Scientific Affairs for Pace® Life Sciences. ### **To watch it live, tune in on Thursday, April 14 at 11 AM EDT.** [ REGISTER HERE REGISTER HERE ](https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3718822/3ABEA34FF77D1198062FDD0C5802CA03?partnerref=Pace) This presentation focuses on the development of suspension formulations of an NCE for oral administration. Starting with the simple formulations used in safety studies, moving through the multi-dose product used for clinical programs and onto the advanced, long shelf-life product that is commercialized. Both formulation and analytical aspects will be covered. Suspensions for other routes of administration, e.g., IM or SC injections and eye drops, are outside of the remit of this presentation. **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Strengthens Presence in the Northeast Adding Five Laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-services-strengthens-presence-in-the-northeast-adding-five-laboratories/) **Published:** March 15, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Added lab capacity supports increasing demand for environmental testing and analysis services in Connecticut, New Jersey, and the Hudson Valley region of New York.* Minneapolis, MN, March 15, 2022 – Pace® Analytical Services, a division of Pace® and the preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, emergency onsite specialty-contaminant, and regulatory testing and analysis services, today announced that it has acquired Specified Testing Laboratories, LLC. Specified is a holding company with a portfolio of five certified environmental and food and beverage testing labs. “Pace® is committed to providing customers with unparalleled convenience and quality results,” noted Eric Roman, Pace® CEO. “That means having quick access to Pace® facilities and personally knowing who is working on your project. That’s important to our customers and important to us.” The acquisition provides Pace® customers in New York and surrounding states with more options for analytical and environmental testing services by adding the following locations to the Pace® national laboratory network: - CNA Environmental, Inc., New York - EnviroTest Laboratories, Inc., New York - OCL Analytical Services, LLC, New York - New Jersey Analytical Laboratories, LLC, New Jersey - HydroTechnologies, LLC, Connecticut The addition of these laboratories allow Pace® to increase capacity in routine environmental testing of air, water, and soil, as well as specialty testing including Industrial Hygiene, Legionella, and certain food and beverages. “Pace® has experienced a growing demand for testing and analysis services in the northeast, said Greg Whitman, President of Pace® Analytical Services. “The stronger regulatory climate in the region demands timely results and at more precise reporting levels which we believe Pace® is in the best position to deliver.” Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Learn how Pace® people are working to advance science through sustainable practices and continuous innovation at Pace®. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Getting Drugs to Market - Dr Frank Tagliaferri, Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/getting-drugs-to-market-dr-frank-tagliaferri-pace-life-sciences/) **Published:** January 17, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Frank Tagliaferri, Ph.D., Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development sat down with BioProcess International to discuss the growth the industry, and the growth of Pace® Life Sciences over the past few years. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [The Changing Landscape of Gene Therapy](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/the-changing-landscape-of-gene-therapy/) **Published:** January 7, 2022 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Frank-Tagliaferri.jpg "Frank Tagliaferri – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Frank Tagliaferri, Ph.D., VP of Pharmaceutical Development & GM Biocompare, The Buyer’s Guide for Life Sciences Published an Article: *The Changing Landscape of Gene Therapy*, written by Frank Tagliaferri, Ph.D., VP of Pharmaceutical Development & GM at Pace® Life Sciences (PLS). Read the [full article](https://www.biocompare.com/Editorial-Articles/582380-The-Changing-Landscape-of-Gene-Therapy/) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Adds Four Midwest Laboratory Locations through Acquisition of PDC Laboratories, Inc.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-services-adds-four-midwest-laboratory-locations-through-acquisition-of-pdc-laboratories-inc/) **Published:** December 20, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Added lab capacity supports increasing demand for environmental testing and analysis services* Minneapolis, MN, December 20, 2021 – Pace® Analytical Services, a division of Pace® and the preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, emergency onsite specialty-contaminant, and regulatory testing and analysis services, today announced that it has acquired PDC Laboratories, Inc. PDC Laboratories specializes in water quality, groundwater, landfill monitoring, and environmental-related testing services. “PDC Laboratories is well-regarded for their water quality, landfill monitoring, and hazardous waste expertise with capabilities for analyzing various matrices for toxic contaminants,” noted Eric Roman, Pace® CEO. “The services PDC provides dovetail nicely into the Pace® laboratory network, allowing us to expand our capacity and get closer to customers in the heartland.” PDC Laboratories began as a family business in 1981 and has grown to include four laboratories across Illinois and Missouri. The acquisition allows Pace® Analytical Services to expand its capacity in routine environmental testing of drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, and storm water as well as specialty testing including Air, Industrial Hygiene, Legionella, and PFAS. “Pace® has experienced a growing demand for testing and analysis services in all of these areas and for PFAS in particular, said Greg Whitman, President of Pace® Analytical Services. “Many Midwest states are imposing stronger testing requirements for PFAS. This, coupled with the EPA’s focus on PFAS contaminants in their proposed UCMR 5 list, puts the Pace® network in the best position to scale and service customers across the country.” Pace® began testing for PFAS over 30 years ago and was recently granted provisional approval by the EPA for UCMR 5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule) testing. In recent months, Pace® has also added laboratories to expand its microbiology services and locations offering surface bacteria, asbestos, and Legionella testing. This is in effort to provide Pace® customers with local laboratory convenience and the added services and infrastructure of a large laboratory network. As a result of the PDC Laboratories acquisition, Pace® adds four accredited labs in Springfield, MO, Hazelwood, MO, Peoria, IL, and McHenry, IL to its nationwide laboratory network. Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About PDC Laboratories** PDC Laboratories, LLC is an environmental testing network headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. For 40 years, PDC Laboratories has provided drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, waste, and soil testing services to clients in the Midwest. The company owns and operates four locations in Illinois and Missouri that are validated and accredited by numerous state agencies. PDC labs are certified under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and backed by the technical knowledge and experience of a highly trained professional staff that ensures customers receive outstanding service and highquality data reporting. More at [pdclab.com](https://pdclab.com/). **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® people have been committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® people work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Acquires Special Pathogens Laboratory](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-analytical-services-acquires-special-pathogens-laboratory/) **Published:** December 7, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** Acquisition Expands Pace® Presence for Legionella Testing and Analytical Services Minneapolis, MN, December 7, 2021 – Pace® Analytical Services, a division of Pace® Science and Technology Company, and preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, and emergency onsite specialty-contaminant and regulatory testing and analysis services, today announced that it has acquired Special Pathogens Laboratory, the market leader in Legionella testing, detection, remediation, and prevention. After successfully controlling Legionella at the Veteran’s Healthcare Administration for more than 25 years, Dr. Janet Stout and fellow researchers launched Special Pathogens Laboratory. Since its inception in 2007 the company has continued the work of preventing outbreaks and advancing research to end Legionnaires’ disease, a lung infection (pneumonia) caused by a bacterium named *Legionella pneumophila* found in drinking water. “Special Pathogens Laboratory sets the industry standard for *Legionella* control and prevention,” states Pace® CEO, Eric Roman. “We look forward to welcoming Special Pathogens Laboratory and its highly qualified and dedicated team to Pace®. This acquisition reinforces our commitment to provide testing and analytical solutions to protect our environment and improve our health.” Special Pathogens Laboratory provides healthcare, water treatment industries, hotels, and commercial and industrial sectors a comprehensive solution for the prevention and control of Legionella. “Combining a consultative approach with lab services, risk assessment, response management and proprietary software technology, Special Pathogens Laboratory offers customers an integrated platform of evidence-based solutions for outbreak prevention, and liability mitigation”, states President, Pace® Analytical Services, Greg Whitman. “The dedication of the team at Special Pathogens to this disease is in complete alignment with the commitment of Pace® to provide solutions to protect the health and safety of our communities and lives.” Over the upcoming months, Special Pathogens Laboratory will transition to operating under the Pace® brand. Special Pathogens Laboratory has locations in Pittsburgh, PA and New York City, NY and supports customers across the United States. Pace®, LLC is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Special Pathogens Laboratory** Special Pathogens Laboratory, The Legionella Experts, provides the healthcare and water treatment industries, hotels, and commercial and industrial sectors a comprehensive solution for the prevention and control of Legionella. Founded in 2007 by Dr. Janet Stout and Dr. Victor Yu, internationally recognized experts in Legionnaires’ disease, Special Pathogens Laboratory offers a cohesive strategy to detect, control, and remediate Legionella and waterborne pathogens. **About Pace®** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® People have been committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® People work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Learn how Pace® People are working to advance science through sustainable practices and continuous innovation. **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [EPA Grants Provisional Approval to Pace® Analytical Services for UCMR 5 Drinking Water Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/epa-grants-provisional-approval-to-pace-analytical-services-for-ucmr-5-drinking-water-testing/) **Published:** November 16, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Pace® Analytical Services supports new public water systems testing requirements under the proposed Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) and offers live panel discussion.* Minneapolis, MN, November 16, 2021 – Pace® Analytical Services, a division of the Pace® Science and Technology Company and preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, and emergency onsite specialty contaminant and regulatory testing and analysis services, today announced that it has received provisional approval from the EPA for UCMR 5 testing. The Environmental Protection Agency uses the UCMR program to collect data on contaminants suspected to be present in drinking water, but not currently regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). A new list of unregulated contaminants is issued every five years requiring testing by public water systems based on the size of the population they serve. UCMR 5 is the fifth list issued in the program’s history and includes 30 contaminants; 29 are PFAS compounds and the other is lithium. “The EPA uses UCMR to determine future regulatory considerations and actions needed to protect public health,” said Judy Morgan, Pace® Chief Compliance Officer. “The proposed UCMR 5 list is highly focused on PFAS, indicative of EPA’s commitment to its PFAS Action Plan and recently released PFAS Strategic Roadmap. Because of our expertise in harmful contaminants – and long history in PFAS testing – Pace® was asked to support the EPA by testing the proposed methods to be published in the EPA’s final UCMR 5 ruling.” In advance of the final ruling, the EPA granted Pace® provisional testing approval. The EPA expects the UCMR 5 final rule to be published in December 2021. From 2023-2025, U.S. public water systems meeting the following criteria will be required to submit samples to approved labs for testing: - All public water systems serving 3,300 or more people - A representative sample of public water systems serving less than 3,300 people “Our PFAS and analytical labs worked closely with the EPA, passing its lab approval and proficiency testing while validating UCMR 5 test methods for the 30 contaminants,” noted Paul Jackson, PFAS Program Manager of Emerging Contaminants at Pace®. “Our PFAS lab capabilities are second to none, but where we really stand out is in working with, and treating our customers as partners. We use our expertise to guide them on sampling, appropriate test methods and, of course, delivering on our commitment to provide results where and when the customer needs them.” Pace® was one of the first commercial laboratories to test for PFAS compounds and supports public water systems, government agencies, manufacturers, industries, environmental consultants, and others in testing water and other substances for PFAS contaminants. More information is available at [PFAS.com](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/pfas-test-methods). **UCMR 5 and PFAS Webinar Panel** Pace® will host two live events in December on UCMR 5 and PFAS test methods. A panel of experts will provide the latest information on the UCMR 5 ruling and PFAS regulatory requirements and will be available to answer questions and offer guidance. Webinar registration and additional information is [available here](https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/4844966520142463246). Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace® Analytical Services** Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace People are committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through our in-lab, mobile, and emergency onsite containment and regulatory services, we ensure our air, water, soil, and more are safe for our communities and lives. Pace also supports customers with in-house labs, providing a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace® Analytical Services Expands California Footprint with Acquisition of Basic Laboratory](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-services-expands-california-footprint-with-acquisition-of-basic-laboratory/) **Published:** November 8, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Acquisition adds two locations in northern California, providing customers with convenient locations across the state and region.* Minneapolis, MN, November 8, 2021 – Pace® Analytical Services, a division of Pace® and preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, and emergency onsite specialty-contaminant and regulatory testing and analysis services, today announced that it has acquired Basic Laboratory, Inc., a full-service environmental analytical testing company with locations in northern California. “Customers of Pace® Analytical Services value access to a local lab for convenient sample drop off and to build partnerships with our experts,” notes Pace® CEO, Eric Roman. “The acquisition of Basic Laboratory allows us to extend this experience to our clients in northern California.” Pace® Analytical Services is committed to providing personalized, local service to customers within its nationwide network of laboratories and service centers. The company also offers dedicated onsite and mobile laboratory services where Pace® Analytical Services professionals work from the customer’s location. Basic Laboratory is a full-service environmental testing and analytical services laboratory, complementing services offered by other Pace® Analytical Services labs. In addition to Pace® Analytical Services, Basic Laboratory is certified by the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (CA ELAP). “Pace® Analytical Services offers extensive coverage across California and the west coast, adds Greg Whitman, President of Pace® Analytical Services. “By expanding our existing footprint in California, we have both the capacity and capabilities to meet the growing demand for regulatory testing of drinking water, wastewater, metals, soil, and more.” California has been at the forefront of issuing testing requirements disclosing contaminants and hazardous materials exposed to consumers. Over the upcoming months, Basic Laboratory will transition to operating under the Pace® Analytical Services brand. Basic Laboratory has locations in Redding, CA and Chico, CA. With the addition of these locations, Pace® Analytical Services now operates 8 locations in California and over 100 laboratories and service centers nationwide. Pace® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Basic Laboratory** Basic Laboratory, Inc. of Redding, California was founded in 1992 and has since grown from a small, family operated laboratory into a fullservice analytical testing laboratory. With a constantly growing team of trained scientists, Basic Laboratory offers an extensive range of technical and management experience in the environmental laboratory industry. [Basiclab.com](https://www.basiclab.com/). **About Pace® Analytical Services** Pace® Analytical Services makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace® People have been committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. For customers with in-house labs, Pace® provides a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. Pace® People work in partnership with customers by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Acquires ProScience Analytical Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-acquires-proscience-analytical-services/) **Published:** October 12, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Acquisition brings advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) capabilities to the Pace laboratory network* Minneapolis, MN, October 12, 2021 – Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, and emergency onsite specialty-contaminant and regulatory testing and analysis services, today announced that it has acquired ProScience Analytical Services, Inc., a provider of environmental analytical services in the northeastern United States. “The TEM capabilities ProScience brings to the Pace network algin with our commitment to deliver quality data when and where our customers need it,” notes Pace Analytical® CEO, Eric Roman. “TEM allows us to analyze material – asbestos samples – at a much higher resolution for Pace customers.” TEM or Transmission Electron Microscopy is an automated imaging process that uses electronic beams to capture a high-resolution image of a sample, providing higher data quality to customers, faster. ProScience serves consultants, businesses, and government agencies in the New England area with analytical testing of air, water, soil, sediment, sludge, paint, and more. These services are performed in the support of remediation, investigation, underground storage tank removal, and lead and asbestos abatement and monitoring projects. “ProScience brings new capabilities to the Pace laboratory network, allowing us to grow our lead and asbestos testing business in a region with high demand for these services”, adds Greg Whitman, President of Pace Analytical® Services. “The acquisition also adds to the dozen or so Pace locations in the northeast; giving our New England customers another convenient option for their analytical testing needs.” ProScience Analytical Services, Inc. is located in Woburn, MA. Pace Analytical® Services, LLC is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About ProScience Analytical Services** ProScience Analytical Services was founded in 1996 and is located at 22 Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts. The facility consists of approximately 5,000 square feet of laboratory and office space. Included are separate areas for sample preparation, metals analysis, optical asbestos analysis, and electron microscopy asbestos analysis. The laboratory is designed for smooth and efficient sample flow ensuring expedient turnaround of any type of sample. The laboratory’s strict adherence to EPA and NVLAP protocols result in superior contamination control and sample tracking. [ProScience.net](http://proscience.net/) **About Pace Analytical®** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality environmental and life sciences lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace advances science for businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American owned, and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical® Expands COVID-19 Monitoring Services to Include Air Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-expands-covid-19-monitoring-services-to-include-air-testing/) **Published:** October 20, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Company responds to increasing demand for air testing and monitoring of COVID-19 and its variants.* Minneapolis, MN, October 20, 2021 – Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, committed to advancing science through innovative services, today announced the expansion of its quantitative COVID-19 and variant testing and monitoring services to include air sampling. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is a single-stranded RNA virus and part of a group of viruses referred to as coronaviruses. Pace Analytical® collects and analyzes air samples for coronavirus and variant RNA, the genetic signature of a virus. According to the CDC, COVID-19 and its variants spread more easily through air transmission in enclosed spaces. This has been evidenced most recently in outbreaks of the more infectious Delta variant. “As society returns to pre-pandemic activities, expanded monitoring of environments will be key in providing useful insights into virus presence”, states Johnny Mitchell, Chief Technology Officer at Pace Analytical. “Over the past year, Pace has partnered with a variety of organizations to monitor SARS-CoV2 RNA levels in wastewater, providing advance notice of spread and/or potential outbreaks. Air monitoring was a natural extension of our services and can be implemented quickly, providing a level of assurance to those visiting or working, studying, or living with others in enclosed spaces. Rather than simple pass/fail results, Pace offers customers the ability to monitor quantitative data on an ongoing basis. In doing so, the data may reveal changes in viral RNA levels to help office buildings, universities, public school systems, congregated living facilities, airlines, and others better prepare their communities and businesses for potential outbreaks. Daily air sampling has been used to: - Provide air quality assurance as employees return to work on site and schools reopen - Ensure customers feel safe entering enclosed spaces - Build confidence in safety and cleanliness protocols - Test for the presence of the virus rather than individually testing an entire population - Provide early warning of a spike in cases and increase in virus/variant spread Pace monitoring services for SARS-CoV-2 and its variants for both wastewater and air are immediately available. Pace Analytical® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace Analytical® Services** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace has been the trusted source for quality life sciences and environmental lab testing and analysis services and the resource for professional services to support our client’s in-house lab needs. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace people advance the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned, and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace® Life Sciences Acquires Velesco Pharmaceutical Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-acquires-velesco-pharmaceutical-services/) **Published:** October 11, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Acquisition adds significant experience and expertise in the development of liquid, semi-solid, and oral solid dose products for pre-clinical and clinical use allowing Pace to support a growing number of clients throughout the drug development process.* Minneapolis, MN, October 11, 2021 – Pace Analytical Life Sciences®, LLC, a subsidiary of Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced that it has acquired Velesco Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Velesco, also a CDMO, specializes in liquid, semi-solid, and oral solid dose product development. “Pace scientists and professionals provide expertise and support to clients throughout their drug development timeline”, said Eric Roman, CEO of Pace Analytical. “Adding Velesco to our portfolio is representative of our commitment to support customers across the drug delivery spectrum.” The acquisition of Velesco allows Pace to extend a range of support options; from binary solutions to complicated self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) and tailor them to the client’s molecule, dose range, and drug delivery route. Velesco also extends the expertise, experience, capabilities, and clinical trial material manufacturing capacity that Pace brings to clients, including: - Expertise in developing pharmaceutical formulations for non-clinical toxicology studies - Specialized capabilities for small-scale, customized experiments that preserve limited compound supplies - Support for complex drug product formulations, including softgel capsule, suspension, and other non-sterile liquid pharmaceutical drug products Velesco co-founder and CEO, David Barnes, Ph.D. will transition to Vice President, Scientific Affairs, and Velesco co-founder and COO, Gerry Cox, will assume the role of Vice President, Commercial Development at Pace. In their new roles, they will maintain and extend their impressive legacy of serving clients while adding key insights and leadership to the Pace network. “Dave Barnes and Gerry Cox have much to offer to the Pace team and we are excited to have them continue on in key roles”, notes Greg Kupp, President of Pace Life Sciences. “The reputation of the Velesco team, their strong history and flexible response to client demand makes this a great cultural fit while adding tremendous value to our clients.” In the coming months, Velesco will transition to the Pace brand. Velesco operates two sites in Wixom, MI and joins Pace Life Sciences locations near Boston, MA, St. Paul, MN, Philadelphia, PA, Salem, NH, and San Germán, PR. Pace Analytical® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Velesco Pharmaceutical Services** Velesco Pharma was formed by former big pharma R&D colleagues and focuses on supporting early and later stage drug development. Velesco provides fast and cost-effective contract analytical development and drug formulation services along with cGMP clinical supplies offering a full range of non-sterile dosage forms. The team offers personalized project management, state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced laboratory staff leading to comprehensive research relationships. **About Pace Analytical Life Sciences®** Pace Analytical Life Sciences®, LLC. is a network of full-service contract CMC development and GMP analytical testing laboratories. CMC development, chemistry, and microbiology central lab testing services are provided to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy manufacturing industries. Our investment in state-of-the-art facilities and highly-trained experts emphasizes our commitment to delivering positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. We are dedicated to providing not only the best analytical testing services but the most reliable. A subsidiary of Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, Pace Analytical Life Sciences operates FDA-registered laboratory testing facilities in Oakdale, Minnesota, San German, Puerto Rico, and CDMO facilities in Woburn, Massachusetts, Salem, NH, Philadelphia, PA, and Wixom, MI. **About Pace Analytical® Services** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality life sciences and environmental lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace delivers science better to businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned, and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Analytical® Adds BC Laboratories to its Growing Laboratory Network](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-adds-bc-laboratories-to-its-growing-laboratory-network/) **Published:** October 6, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Acquisition allows Pace to expand its analytical services in the western U.S. and add capacity to accommodate the increasing demand for air, water, and petroleum-related lab services.* Minneapolis, MN, October 6, 2021 – Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, and emergency onsite specialty-contaminant and regulatory testing and analysis services, today announced that it has acquired BC Laboratories, Inc., a provider of environmental analytical services in the western region of the United States. “Expanding our lab and service center network means greater convenience and faster turnaround times for Pace customers,” notes Pace Analytical® CEO, Eric Roman. “With over 70 years in the business, BC Laboratories is a highly regarded full-service environmental lab that complements both the capabilities of the Pace network, and our commitment to serving customers.” BC Laboratories serves consultants, businesses, and government agencies on the west coast through a centralized, California-based laboratory supported by 5 courier service centers. The environmental testing and analysis services provided by BC Laboratories complement those offered by other Pace Analytical® labs. The acquisition also supports the growing demand for regulatory testing of air, drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, underground storage tanks, and more for harmful contaminants and hazardous materials. “California has been a leader in the charge for mandated testing for contaminants and hazardous materials – and in providing greater transparency for consumers”, adds Greg Whitman, President of Pace Analytical® Services. “By expanding our existing footprint in California, we have both the capacity and capabilities to meet this growing demand.” BC Laboratories was founded in 1949 by Joe Eglin, a chemical engineer. Joe, with wife Bea, started the business from their garage and never stopped innovating and expanding. Eventually, the company was turned over to the second generation, led by daughter Carolyn Jackson and son, Richard Eglin. “Our father would be proud that we have grown BC Laboratories to the point that it would be attractive to a national brand like Pace”, notes Richard Eglin, Vice President of BC Laboratories. “Pace not only provides more services to offer BC Labs customers, but it’s a great cultural fit for our employees. Both companies work hard to protect our environment and improve the health and safety of our communities.” Over the upcoming months, BC Laboratories will transition to operating under the Pace brand. BC Laboratories is located in Bakersfield, CA and supports customers through California service centers in Sacramento, San Jose, Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange County. Pace Analytical® Services, LLC is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About BC Laboratories** BC Laboratories is a full-service, environmental laboratory certified by the States of California and Nevada for analysis of waters, soils, and air/vapor. For more than 70 years, BC Laboratories has been providing quality, full-service analytical testing services to the environmental industry, including consultants, industries, and government agencies. We are proud of our legacy and continued leadership in furnishing defensible data through superior service. Learn more at [BCLABS.com](http://bclabs.com/). **About Pace Analytical®** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality environmental and life sciences lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace delivers science better to businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Expands COVID-19 Monitoring Services to Include Variants](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-expands-covid-19-monitoring-services-to-include-variants/) **Published:** August 12, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Communities and businesses look to mitigate risk and prepare for variant outbreaks through quantitative wastewater monitoring of virus RNA.* Minneapolis, MN, August 12, 2021 – Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, committed to advancing science through innovative services, today announced the expansion of its quantitative COVID-19 wastewater monitoring service to detect virus variants defined by the World Health Organization. Introduced in May 2020, Pace Analytical® was the first commercial scientific laboratory to offer [COVID-19 wastewater monitoring](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/covid-19-wastewater-testing/). SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is a single-stranded RNA virus and part of a group of viruses referred to as coronaviruses. Pace Analytical® monitors and analyzes wastewater samples for coronavirus and variant RNA, the genetic signature of a virus. “Over the past year, Pace has partnered with a variety of organizations to monitor SARS-CoV-2 RNA levels in wastewater,” notes Eric Roman, CEO of Pace Analytical®. “This data has proven critical in helping our customers track the spread of COVID-19 and alerting communities to potential increases in infection rates even before clinical diagnoses can be made. The additional investments Pace has made in detecting variants will help our customers create a data-driven response to the ongoing threat of COVID-19.“ Pace Analytical® customers who responded to a recent survey indicated that wastewater monitoring provided an early warning of an outbreak, ranging from 2 days to 2 weeks. “Consistent, routine monitoring provides data that not only indicates the presence of a virus, but the relative level of symptomatic and asymptomatic infections,” said Johnny Mitchell, Chief Technology Officer at Pace Analytical®. “Identifying the presence of the variants within a population can provide additional insight, such as potential changes in transmissibility or the severity of illness caused by a new variant.” Pace Analytical® COVID-19 monitoring services have helped cities, universities, congregated living facilities, manufacturers, industrial plants, and others better prepare their communities and businesses for potential outbreaks. Pace monitoring services for SARS-CoV-2 and its variants are immediately available. Pace Analytical® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace Analytical® Services** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, Pace has been the trusted source for quality life sciences and environmental lab testing and analysis services and the resource for professional services to support our client’s in-house lab needs. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the service, science, and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace people advance the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned, and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [PRESS RELEASE: June 2021: Installation and validation of LIMS is complete in our Philadelphia site!](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/press-release-june-2021-installation-and-validation-of-lims-is-complete-in-our-philadelphia-site/) **Published:** June 4, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## The installation and validation of our LabVantage Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is complete in our Philadelphia site! Staff at our Philadelphia site worked together with cross-functional teams in Quality, Operations, IT, CSols, Inc. and LabVantage (vendor) to complete the installation and validation of a highly-functional and GMP compliant LIMS system. Lou Forcellini, site Quality Director in Philadelphia, says “This investment in a highly functional LIMS offers significant enhancements to our robust quality systems, providing enhanced compliance and improved data integrity”. Initial functionality includes: - Project and customer management - Sample management (initiation, receipt, handling, preparation, bar coding) - Test execution (data entry, test/analysis management) - Data management (review, approval, reporting, search) - Stability management - Laboratory consumables management (reagents, standards, prepared solutions, columns) - Audit Trails The move to Labvantage will a provide standard templates for the reports and Certificates of Analysis we deliver to our clients. While fewer custom report formats will be available, the long-term benefits of the system will far outweigh any short-term impact on reports. “The LabVantage platform offers many immediate benefits to our customers and to our internal operations. The potential for future enhancements is exciting and positions us for growth as a valued partner to our many customers who are bringing new therapies to market” says Rob Tuohy, Vice President, Pharmaceutical Development. Potential future functionality includes: - Laboratory execution sheets (LES) - Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN) - External testing request management - Task / event schedule management - Environmental monitoring/cleaning verification management - Analytical quality control (AQC) batch analysis/management - Instrumentation calibration and maintenance - Portal/external access capabilities - Analyst training tracking - Deviation/investigation/CAPA management **About Pace Analytical Life Sciences** Pace Analytical Life Sciences provides premier CDMO / CRO services, from 5 sites, working alongside Pharma & Biopharma innovators to advance new therapies to market. Our teams have proven expertise with small molecules, biologics (such as proteins, peptides, antibodies, antibody drug conjugates) and gene therapies (such as RNA and DNA oligos). Founded in 2006, Pace Analytical provides premier drug development services to advance candidates from early pre-formulation and tox studies to IND filings and on through the clinical phases. Our GMP clinical supplies manufacturing capabilities include sterile injectables, ophthalmics, capsules, tablets, solutions/suspensions, and topicals. Our early-phase CDMO sites are located in Woburn, Massachusetts, Salem, New Hampshire, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our FDA-registered laboratory testing facilities are located in Oakdale, Minnesota, and San German, Puerto Rico. We are dedicated to providing not only the best in pharmaceutical development and analytical testing services, but also the most reliable. We are well-equipped to handle almost any project regardless of scope or complexity. For more information, please visit [Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/). **Sales Contact:** Arturo Cherena *Vice President Sales & Business Development* **Media Contact:** Chelsea Robinson *Marketing Manager* **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Analytical Grows Through Innovation - Environmental Business Journal](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-grows-through-innovation-environmental-business-journal/) **Published:** April 28, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** #### Pace Analytical Grows Through Innovation in Air, PFAS and Wastewater covid Surveillance – Expands Network with 21 New Locations in 2020 Pace Analytical has been awarded the EBJ 2020 Project Merit Award: COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Testing Service. [Read the full article.](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/6835044/ENV/REPRINT.PaceLabs_2021EBJNewPracticesEdition.pdf) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [PFAS Analytical Approaches for Dynamic Work Strategies](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pfas-analytical-approaches-for-dynamic-work-strategies/) **Published:** April 14, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## PFAS Analytical Approaches for Dynamic Work Strategies: Definitive vs. Screening, Or Better Yet, Both! ### By Mike Rossi, Pace Analytical ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pfas-mobile-lab-icon-lg.png "pfas mobile lab icon lg – Pace Analytical")Over the last two decades, the benefits of using mobile laboratories (inter alia) to support dynamic work strategies at sites contaminated with chemicals such chlorinated solvents and petroleum hydrocarbons has been demonstrated at many sites. Building on this practice, the industry is now starting to use these same work strategies and technologies at sites that are contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Depending on the data quality objectives (DQO) for a given PFAS project, the decision regarding whether a definitive, screening level, or collaborative analytical framework will need to be decided early in the project planning stages. The purpose of this article is to provide guidance for choosing the appropriate level of analytical data quality and to inform the reader regarding what analytical techniques are available. [**Click Here**](http://mi.aipg.org/newsletters/pdf/2021%20Q2%20MI%20Newsletter.pdf) to continue reading this article on Page 8 of the Geologically Speaking Newsletter. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Delivering Science Better; Advancing Novel Therapies Through the Clinic to Commercialization](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/delivering-science-better-advancing-novel-therapies-through-the-clinic-to-commercialization/) **Published:** March 4, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Frank-Tagliaferri.jpg "Frank Tagliaferri – Pace Analytical – Pace Analytical") Frank Tagliaferri, Ph.D., VP of Pharmaceutical Development & GM Drug Development and Delivery recently interviewed our very own, Frank Tagliaferri, Ph.D., VP of Pharmaceutical Development & GM at Pace Analytical® Life Sciences (PLS). After two recent acquisitions, Pace now operates five state-of-the-art facilities, and is well-equipped to handle almost any project regardless of scope or complexity. Investing in the right scientists, facilities, and technologies has allowed Pace to anticipate the science that will become the basis of the next round of therapies. Read the [full article](https://drug-dev.com/executive-interview-pace-analytical-life-sciences-delivering-science-better-advancing-novel-therapies-through-the-clinic-to-commercialization/) for Frank’s thoughts on the industry and where Pace may be headed in the future. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, LLC., Acquires Shealy Environmental Services, LLC.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/shealy-environmental-acquisition/) **Published:** December 4, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Pace expands its footprint in the Southeast United States. **Content:** ## Pace Analytical® Acquires Shealy Environmental Services, LLC. The largest American-owned laboratory network expands its footprint of environmental testing and analytical information services in the Southeast with latest acquisition. Minneapolis, MN, December 4, 2019 – Pace Analytical Services, LLC, the largest American-owned laboratory network providing environmental and life sciences analytical information and services, today announced the acquisition of Shealy Environmental Services, Inc., a full-service environmental testing company in West Columbia, SC. The Shealy lab expands the reach of Pace Analytical and its capabilities in the Southeast United States while supporting the company’s strategy to engage with clients at a local level. Like Pace Analytical, Shealy works across industries, engineering firms, and government agencies to provide analytical testing and specialty services to protect the environment. Services include testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These are man-made chemicals that have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including the United States, dating back to the 1940s. [The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that there is evidence that](https://www.epa.gov/pfas) [exposure to PFAS](https://www.epa.gov/pfas) can lead to adverse health outcomes in humans and has initiated its first-ever national communication and research plan to address the issue. The Shealy lab is actively working with the EPA as one of four labs participating in its Contract Laboratory Program (CLP). Both Pace Analytical and the Shealy lab also maintain accreditation with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DOE). Of the acquisition, Eric Roman, President and CEO of Pace Analytical commented: “Since 1978, Pace has steadily built a comprehensive portfolio of capabilities to address customer needs, helping ensure the environment – and the communities we serve – are informed about their environmental surroundings. Adding the Shealy lab to our network enhances our position as a leader in environmental analytical information and supports the growth of our specialized offerings by providing added PFAS capacity and Federal Program services.” Dan Wright, President of Shealy, noted: “Joining Pace will provide both value-added services for Shealy clients and growth opportunities for our employees. To support this growth, we will break ground in early 2020 to expand our South Carolina laboratory.” Wright will continue to lead as General Manager of the Shealy location along with other former Shealy lab co-owners Robert Zhu, Michael Kilpatrick, and Mike McFadden, who were instrumental in growing the business to the point of sale. More information on the environmental services Pace Analytical provides, including its PFAST™ mobile [PFAS laboratory services](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/mobile-lab/), may be found [here](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/). **About Pace Analytical** Pace Analytical Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. Founded in 1978 to provide high quality, comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services for a broad range of environmental concerns, the company has since expanded to address the needs of the life science industries. Pace has also leveraged its expertise in the areas of regulatory consulting, facility certifications, lab instrument services, and staffing augmentation to provide new capabilities to the onsite labs of its clients. With a network of laboratories across the United States, Pace is nationally certified to provide a full range of services and does so with the highest degree of quality and value. Pace delivers science better. **For media inquiries please contact:** Pam Bednar Marketing Director [Pam.Bednar@pacelabs.com](mailto:Pam.Bednar@pacelabs.com?subject=Media%20Inquiry) **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Responds to Increased Demand for PFAS Testing and Analysis](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-pfas-testing/) **Published:** December 11, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Pace Analytical® PFAS Testing and Analysis **Content:** ## Pace Analytical® Responds to Increased Demand for PFAS Testing and Analysis *As one of the first commercial labs to address PFAS compounds, the company provides unique capabilities to quickly respond to heightened concerns over man-made chemicals* Minneapolis, MN, December 11, 2019 – Pace Analytical Services, LLC, the largest American-owned laboratory network providing environmental and life sciences analytical information and services, today announced that it has expanded its capacity and service offerings to quickly address concerns over the effects of PFAS. Reports from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), documentaries on the subject, and the recent release of the movie, Dark Waters, have elevated demand for testing and analysis of PFAS compounds. PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, represent a diverse group of man-made chemical compounds that are persistent; meaning they don’t break down and can accumulate over time. These compounds are resistant to heat, water, and oil and have been used in hundreds of industrial applications and consumer products including carpeting, apparel, upholstery, food paper wrappings, fire-fighting foams, and metal plating. Pace Analytical® has been conducting persistent [organic pollutant testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/) for over three decades and was one of the first commercial laboratories to analyze for PFAS compounds. Today the company offers multiple [PFAS testing labs](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/lab-results/) in the United States. As the list of known PFAS compounds has grown, Pace Analytical has responded by investing in new lab locations and resources to expand its capacity and customer services, including: **PFAST™ Mobile PFAS Lab Service** Pace Analytical offers the only certified mobile lab in the industry capable of analyzing PFAS in the single digit, part-per-trillion range. This means Pace can identify PFAS plumes and source areas with fully defensible data and often, with same-day results and at a lower cost than expedited turnaround times at fixed-based labs. **Rapid Response Service** Pace Analytical can quickly mobilize a team to provide PFAS testing in support of emergency responders and/or specific client needs. A Rapid Response team can be up and running within hours and provide around-the-clock services by leveraging one, or multiple resources across the Pace laboratory network. “Through our network of labs, PFAST, and Rapid Response services, we are committed to responding to PFAS and other environmental testing concerns quickly, and at a local level”, notes Mike Fuller, COO of Pace Environmental Sciences. “For example, Pace Analytical recently announced the acquisition of Shealy Environmental Services in South Carolina which specializes in PFAS testing and analysis.” Pace has plans to expand the capabilities of this location and will soon break ground to increase the square footage of the lab. Pace Analytical provides PFAS testing and analytical services across industries, engineering firms, and government agencies. Pace is accredited by the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DOE) and is one of four active participants in the EPA Contract Laboratory Program. More information on Pace Analytical and its PFAS services may be found at [www.pfas.pacelabs.com](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/). **About Pace Analytical®** Pace Analytical Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. Founded in 1978 to provide high quality, comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services for a broad range of environmental concerns, the company has since expanded to address the needs of the life science industries. Pace has also leveraged its expertise in the areas of regulatory consulting, facility certifications, lab instrument services, and staffing augmentation to provide new capabilities to the onsite labs of its clients. With a network of laboratories across the United States, Pace is nationally certified to provide a full range of services and does so with the highest degree of quality and value. Pace delivers science better. **For media inquiries please contact:** Pam Bednar Marketing Director [Pam.Bednar@pacelabs.com](mailto:Pam.Bednar@pacelabs.com?subject=Media%20Inquiry) **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Receives PFAS Certification From the California Environmental Lab Accreditation Program](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-pfas-certification-california-environmental-lab-accreditation-program/) **Published:** May 7, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## Pace Environmental Sciences – May 2020 **Pace Environmental Sciences – May 2020** Pace Analytical® Receives PFAS Certification From the California Environmental Lab Accreditation Program *Pace accredited for testing and analysis of PFAS contaminants in state’s drinking water and other sources* Minneapolis, MN, May 7, 2020 – Pace Analytical Services, LLC, the largest American-owned laboratory network providing environmental and life sciences analytical information and services, today announced that it has been certified by the California Environmental Lab Accreditation Program (ELAP) for the testing of PFAS compounds. ELAP is responsible for accrediting [environmental testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/) laboratories producing analytical data for California regulatory agencies that protect public health. ELAP has certified Pace Analytical to analyze for all PFAS analytes in drinking water using the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) testing method 537.1. ELAP has also certified Pace for analysis of non-potable water and hazardous waste using the Department of Defense testing method QSM 5.3. PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, represent a diverse group of man-made chemical compounds that are persistent; meaning they don’t break down and can accumulate over time. [According to the EPA](https://www.epa.gov/pfas/basic-information-pfas), there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects. PFAS compounds are resistant to heat, water, and oil and have been used in hundreds of industrial applications and consumer products including carpeting, apparel, upholstery, food paper wrappings, fire-fighting foams, and metal plating. Ongoing concerns over the pervasive use of PFAS have prompted the following recent Federal actions: - **February 2020: The EPA released an update to its [PFAS Action Plan](https://www.epa.gov/pfas/epa-actions-address-pfas)** to include preliminary determinations to regulate PFAS contaminants, restrictions to manufacturing and importing of new PFAS chemicals, new drinking water validation methods, and more. - **March 2020: The Department of Defense (DoD)** released an update to its [PFAS Task Force Progress Report](https://www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/2111631/dod-releases-pfas-task-force-progress-report/) and announced that it is requiring all public water systems owned and operated by the DoD, be tested for PFAS contamination. “Pace was one of the first commercial labs to analyze for PFAS compounds – and we work continuously to remain at the forefront as new regulatory and methodologies evolve”, notes Paul Jackson, PFAS Program Manager at Pace Analytical. “ELAP certification is an important milestone for us.” In addition to ELAP, Pace is certified in every state and territory requiring certification for [PFAS analysis](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/). The company is also accredited by the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), NELAC, and ISO. Pace Analytical analyzes PFAS compounds through its in-house national network of labs or on-site via PFAST®, the only certified PFAS mobile lab service in the industry. More information on Pace Analytical and its PFAS services may be found [here](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/). **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc. and Eno River Labs, Inc. Reach Agreement](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-and-eno-river-labs-inc-reach-agreement/) **Published:** May 1, 2009 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Eno River and Pace have reached an agreement and beginning on January 29, 2007, Pace will begin performing this work in its Minneapolis, Minnesota, dioxin laboratory. **Content:** **Minneapolis, MN, Jan 30, 2007** (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.) J. Michael Gorman, President & CEO of Eno River Labs and Gorbec Pharmaceuticals Services has decided to focus the future efforts of his laboratory on the Pharmaceutical market. Mr. Gorman evaluated his options and has chosen Pace Analytical Services, Inc. to assume the environmental testing portion of the business. Eno River and Pace have reached an agreement and beginning on January 29, 2007, Pace will begin performing this work in its Minneapolis, Minnesota, dioxin laboratory. To ensure a smooth transition, Pace has retained the services of Eno River employee Norm Hoffa as project manager. Pace will also offer Eno River’s proprietary RapidScreen© technology as part of their comprehensive product offering, which includes dioxin and dioxin-like compounds testing in all matrices. Pace Analytical is excited to be serving the former Eno River Labs’ client base. Click here to learn more about Pace Analytical Services, Inc.: [Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds testing.](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/dioxin-furan/dioxin-like-compounds-analysis/) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Analytical LabOps Expands Locations and Online Presence to Provide More Convenient Access to Instrumentation Services and Equipment Sales](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/scientific-professional-services/pace-analytical-labops-expands-locations-and-online-presence-to-provide-more-convenient-access-to-instrumentation-services-and-equipment-sales/) **Published:** January 25, 2013 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Broad offering of chromatography and other equipment services as well as frequently updating equipment sales inventory enhance customer experience.*** **Minneapolis, MN, January 3, 2013** (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.) Pace Analytical, an industry-leading provider of environmental testing services, offers enhanced Lab Operations services—including laboratory services and equipment sales—through the addition of new service centers and the Pacelabs eQuip website. Pace LabOps’s Instrument Support Group (ISG) provides chromatography (GC and LC) and other analytical instrumentation services—from preventative maintenance and onsite repairs to qualifications—on a time-and-materials basis or through full support service contracts. Pace LabOps has years of experience with numerous equipment manufacturers, including Agilent, Waters, Shimadzu and more. This vast industry knowledge, paired with fast response time, provides a trusted service solution and significant cost savings. Plus, LabOps has expanded its locations for even more convenient nationwide service. In addition to the headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, four service centers are available: Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Houston, TX; and Raleigh, NC. Along with equipment services, LabOps offers an expanded inventory of analytical laboratory equipment sold through their Pacelabs eQuip website: pacelabs.com/equip/ . The site facilitates simple search for high-quality, refurbished equipment available through standard sale as well as online auctions for select items. Inventory for both direct purchase and auction items is regularly updated, delivering an ideal resource for chromatography and additional equipment—including current, legacy and hard-to-find items. For more information and to discuss equipment services and sales, call 612-656-1175. **Visit Pace Analytical LabOps at Pittcon 2013, booth 2928.** For more than 34 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services for a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of 20 laboratories and 14 service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that covers the nation. Pace prides itself in providing clients—both on a national and local level—with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient and reliable online data management. Visit us at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/) **Divisions:** Professional Services --- ### [One of the Nation's Leading Analytical Testing Laboratories is Now Easier to Access.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/one-of-the-nations-leading-analytical-testing-laboratories-is-now-easier-to-access/) **Published:** August 3, 2009 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Pace Analytical Launches New Web Site to Showcase Its Three Business Divisions.** **\[Minneapolis – August 3, 2009\]** Pace Analytical Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved website. The new site provides users with a comprehensive overview of Pace Analytical and incorporates a more user-friendly design layout to enhance functionality and navigation. The site also offers an expanded service description for each of its three major business divisions: Environmental, Life Sciences and Lab Operations. Pace Analytical has been providing project support for thousands of industry, consulting, engineering and government professionals for more than 30 years, and has experienced very positive market share growth in recent years. Their extensive portfolio of analytical laboratory and related services – *including Analytical Testing, Product and Material Testing , [Field Sampling Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/capabilities/field-services/) , Pharmaceutical [Chemistry, Microbiology and Medical Device Testing Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) , Professional Staffing Services, Lab Equipment Sales and Services* – are now showcased more exclusively on their new web site. For quicker access to the Pace Analytical Life Sciences’ site (i.e., Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Medical Devices and Combination Product Testing Services ), customers can use the PLS URL: [life-sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) **About Pace Analytical Services, Inc.** **Pace Analytical Services, Inc. is a full-service sampling and analytical testing firm operating a network of laboratories and service centers nationwide. Pace provides analytical testing, field sampling services, pharmaceutical and medical device testing, and onsite laboratory operation and management services. Pace Analytical’s laboratory network performs services designed to cover the needs of a diverse range of businesses, industries and government sectors.** **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Wolfe Labs Part Of The Pace Life Sciences Family](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/wolfe-labs-part-of-the-pace-life-sciences-family/) **Published:** June 5, 2018 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **In conjunction with [BIO International 2018](https://mybio.org/exhibitor/member/253278), Pace Analytical Life Sciences is celebrating its first full year in Boston!** Last year, Pace Analytical announced the acquisition of Wolfe Laboratories, Inc., a leading translational contract drug development company in the Boston area. The combined capabilities of the two organizations now offer the life science industry a one-stop-shop providing formulation, process development, analytical and [CMC testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) for complex molecules, from discovery through Phase 3 development and post approval. Together, we are now able to provide end-to-end support, from early stage CMC development to post commercialization [GMP testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/gmp-laboratory-testing/) on oligonucleotides, biologics, and small molecules. **Our combined businesses operate four full-service laboratories located across the country providing:** - Formulation Development Services - Product Development Services - Analytical Development Services - GMP Laboratory Testing - Commercial Product Support **Wolfe Laboratories and Pace Analytical Life Sciences are participating in [Bio International 2018, as an exhibitor in Booth 2021](https://mybio.org/exhibitor/member/253278) – Boston Convention Center** Wolfe Laboratories has provided premier product development services to global clientele for two decades. We have the world-class expertise, experience, and facilities to characterize, develop and advance novel oligonucleotide, biologic and small molecule therapeutics through the clinic. Technology transfer from Wolfe Laboratories to Pace Life Sciences’ state-of-the art GMP testing facilities enables our clients to seamlessly and confidently advance their programs to preclinical and clinical studies in a manner compliant with regulations and industry standards. Pace Analytical Life Sciences is a FDA-registered testing laboratory providing CMC support services. We have the robust quality systems, robust technology tools, and broad scope of services to support commercial manufacturing of complex biologics and engineered protein therapies. Wolfe Laboratories’ vision is to improve human health, and we continue to strive towards that goal by embracing our core values of integrity, excellence and teamwork. The company has a high percentage of repeat clients, which is a testament to its long-term commitment of continual investment in its capabilities to meet biopharma’s growing demand for high quality, integrated early development services. Founded in 1999, the site is located in Woburn, Massachusetts. Pace Analytical Life Sciences is a network of full-service contract development and analytical testing laboratories providing formulation, CMC, process development, chemistry and microbiology testing services to the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Medical Device, and combination product industries. Our investment in state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained personnel emphasizes our commitment to delivering positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. We are dedicated to providing not only the best in development and analytical testing services, but also the most reliable. We are well-equipped to handle almost any project regardless of scope or complexity with facilities in Oakdale, Minnesota, San German, Puerto Rico, Somerset, New Jersey, and in Boston, Massachusetts under our subsidiary Wolfe Laboratories. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace’s Wolfe Laboratories Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/wolfe-labs-20th-anniversary/) **Published:** April 24, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## Two decades of pharmaceutical development and customer service leads to exciting milestone **Woburn, MA:** Wolfe Laboratories, a subsidiary of Pace Analytical Life Sciences, has reached a special milestone as it celebrates 20 years as a premier contract research organization that provides integrated drug development solutions to the biopharmaceutical industry. Founded in 1999 by Senior Vice President Janet Wolfe, Wolfe Laboratories has been recognized by global and virtual biopharmaceutical companies as a science-driven organization whose mission is to provide outstanding pharmaceutical development services tailored to its clients’ needs. “It has been a privilege to work with remarkably talented colleagues and clients over the past twenty years,” remarked Wolfe. “Our team of expert scientists is an integral part of the biopharmaceutical ecosystem and will continue to contribute to the development of novel therapeutics to improve patients’ lives.” The company was acquired by Pace Analytical Services in 2017 to join the growing network of laboratories in the Pace Analytical Life Sciences division. This addition allows Pace to offer premier contract research organization (CRO) services to the pharmaceutical industry and expand the range of services available from Pace Analytical to bridge clinical development through GMP commercial manufacturing. The collaboration allows Pace and Wolfe to provide outstanding pharmaceutical development and central laboratory testing services, nationally and globally. Wolfe Laboratories’ vision has been to improve human health, and it continues to strive toward that goal by embracing the core values of integrity, excellence and teamwork. The company has a high percentage of repeat clients, which is a testament to its long-term commitment of continual investment in its capabilities to meet biopharma’s growing demand for high quality, integrated pharmaceutical development services. Pace Analytical Life Sciences Chief Operating Officer Greg Kupp reflected on the subsidiary’s 20th anniversary by stating, “Wolfe Laboratories has achieved this milestone through the vision of hard work, dedication of their staff and the customer service culture existing throughout the entire Pace Analytical organization. We are looking forward to seeing what another 20 years will bring.” ***About Pace Analytical Life Sciences*** *Pace Analytical Life Sciences is a network of full-service contract CMC development and GMP analytical testing laboratories. CMC development, chemistry and microbiology central lab testing services are provided to the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Combination Product manufacturing industries. Our investment in state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained personnel emphasizes our commitment to delivering positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. We are dedicated to providing not only the best in analytical testing services, but also the most reliable. We are well-equipped to handle almost any project regardless of scope or complexity. Founded in 2006, Pace Analytical operates FDA-registered laboratory testing facilities in Oakdale, Minnesota, San German, Puerto Rico, Woburn, Massachusetts, and Somerset, New Jersey. Pace Analytical Services is the largest, American owned environmental testing company in the United States, based in Minneapolis, MN.* For more information, please visit [Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/). **Sales Contact:** James Wheeler Director, Business Development (651) 738-2728 **Media Contact:** Tom Parker Associate Director of Marketing (612) 656-2276 **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Life Sciences TOC Platform Investment](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/toc-platform-investment/) **Published:** May 11, 2018 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Pace Analytical Life Sciences (PLS) has recently made significant investments to upgrade our capabilities and capacity for Total Organic Carbon (TOC) USP/EP testing. We have upgraded and standardized our equipment: we have purchased three new instruments and placed one within each of our FDA-registered, GMP-compliant testing laboratories: - Oakdale, Minnesota - Somerset, New Jersey - San German, Puerto Rico In addition, we have modified and validated the internal methods we use to perform Total Organic Carbon (TOC) USP/EP testing. The new method can be used for the testing of purified water samples and the testing of aqueous extracts. It is a method with the quantification, range, and sensitivity to support the updated requirements of USP <661>, general chapters for evaluation of plastic packaging components. Our new method, LM 286, “Quantitative Determination of Total Organic Carbon”, outlines the requirements for the analysis of Total Organic Carbon in accordance with several compendia chapters, including: EP 2.2.44, USP <643>, and USP <661>. This method has been formally validated and documented under a formal validation protocol. We will be happy to share with clients a copy of the validation report for LM 286, upon request. These investments in equipment and a properly validated method allows Pace Analytical Life Sciences to support all your facility monitoring programs, your water system validation projects, and your raw material and packaging testing programs. By using the same method and equipment in each of our three GMP testing labs, you have the assurance of consistent and reliable data, regardless of where the testing is completed. This also provides ready access to immediate capacity; any of our laboratories can provide support to large projects and to prevent service interruptions if one facility is constrained. **About Pace Analytical Life Sciences** Pace Analytical Life Sciences is a network of full-service contract analytical testing laboratories providing chemistry and microbiology testing services to the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Combination Product manufacturing industries. Our investment in state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained personnel emphasizes our commitment to delivering positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. We are dedicated to providing not only the best in analytical testing services, but also the most reliable. We are well-equipped to handle almost any project regardless of scope or complexity. Founded in 2006, Pace Analytical operates FDA-registered laboratory testing facilities in Oakdale, Minnesota, San German, Puerto Rico, and Somerset, New Jersey. Pace Analytical Life Sciences operates a subsidiary, Wolfe Laboratories, Inc. Wolfe Laboratories is a premier contract research organization that provides integrated drug development solutions to the biopharmaceutical industry. Wolfe Laboratories is recognized as a science-driven organization whose mission is to provide outstanding discovery and development services tailored to its clients’ needs for rational formulation development. Wolfe Laboratories’ vision is to improve human health, and we continue to strive towards that goal by embracing our core values of integrity, excellence and teamwork. The company has a high percentage of repeat clients, which is a testament to its long-term commitment of continual investment in its capabilities to meet biopharma’s growing demand for high quality, integrated early development services. Founded in 1999, the site is located in Woburn, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit [Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) **Contact:** James Wheeler Director, Business Development James Wheeler at (651) 738-2728 **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Life Sciences To Participate In The Upcoming Convergence Forum For Leaders In Healthcare Innovation](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-to-participate-in-convergence-forum-for-leaders-in-healthcare-innovation/) **Published:** May 9, 2018 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Pace Life Sciences is honored to be participating in the upcoming Convergence Forum, for Leaders in healthcare Innovation (http://convergenceforum.com/). The event will be hosted by Future Forward, during May 10 – 11, 2018, at the beautiful Wequassett Resort & Golf Club in Chatham, on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Janet Wolfe, Ph.D., Founder and Senior Vice President of Wolfe Laboratories, will moderate the breakfast discussion session on Friday, May 11th, ***“Structuring and Managing High-Performance R&D Teams”***. According statements from Future Forward, “Each year, the Convergence Forum brings together a small group of creative and forward-thinking entrepreneurs, investors, technologists, and executives. Participants will exchange ideas with industry leaders, develop useful connections with a select group of colleagues, and lay the foundation for future business dealings. The Convergence Forum fosters real debate and discussion among audiences that are every bit as high-level as the speakers. The programs provide an opportunity for participants to make important new contacts, do business, explore important new directions in research, delve deeply into what it takes to maintain competitive advantage in a fast-changing world, and leave feeling recharged.” For two decades, Wolfe Laboratories has provided premier product development services to global clientele. We have the world-class expertise, experience, and facilities to characterize, develop and advance novel oligonucleotide, biologic and small molecule therapeutics through the clinic. In 2017, Wolfe Laboratories became a subsidiary of Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC. Our combined businesses operate four full-service laboratories located across the country providing: - Formulation Development Services - Product Development Services - GMP Laboratory Testing - Commercial Product Support ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wolfe-mckee-20161213-240x300.jpg "wolfe mckee 20161213 – Pace Analytical")**Janet Wolfe PhD Founder and Senior Vice President**Janet Wolfe, Ph.D. is Founder and Senior Vice President of Wolfe Laboratories, Inc. Dr. Wolfe is a biopharma thought leader and has built and led development programs for small molecules and biologics across multiple therapeutic areas such as CNS, cardiovascular, metabolic diseases, immunology and oncology. Dr. Wolfe has contributed to the advancement of molecules through all stages of development and commercialization. Prior to starting Wolfe Laboratories in 1999, Dr. Wolfe was a faculty member with the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Tennessee, following her postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Wolfe authored numerous articles and presentations, and she is the recipient of numerous awards including being named as one of New England’s Top Entrepreneurs and Innovators by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and one of PharmaVoice’s 100 Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs in the Life Sciences. She was awarded the Leadership Prize from Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology and she was named Entrepreneur to Watch by MIT Enterprise Forum. Dr. Wolfe was also recognized as Boston’s Entrepreneur of the Year by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Wolfe holds a B.S. from the University of Sciences in Philadelphia and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Kansas. **About Wolfe Laboratories** Wolfe Laboratories is a premier contract research organization that provides integrated drug development solutions to the biopharmaceutical industry. Wolfe Laboratories is an essential element of the drug development ecosystem, recognized by global and virtual biopharmaceutical companies as a science-driven organization whose mission is to provide outstanding discovery and development services tailored to its clients’ needs for rational formulation development. Wolfe Laboratories integrates the critical path components of early development to ensure that programs advance while meeting rigorous scientific demands with flexibility to address dynamic challenges and aggressive timelines. Wolfe Laboratories’ vision is to improve human health, and we continue to strive towards that goal by embracing our core values of integrity, excellence and teamwork. The company has a high percentage of repeat clients, which is a testament to its long-term commitment of continual investment in its capabilities to meet biopharma’s growing demand for high quality, integrated early development services. Founded in 1999, the company is located in Woburn, Massachusetts. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Analytical Announces Acquisition of Wolfe Laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-analytical-acquires-wolfe-labs/) **Published:** December 19, 2017 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Pace Analytical Life Sciences and Wolfe Laboratories Join Forces to Provide Expanded Contract Drug Development Services and Analytics to the Life Science Industry –Wolfe Laboratories Is a Leading Translational Drug Development Company in Boston– –Pace Analytical Brings One of the Largest Contract Laboratory Networks in the U.S.– Boston, Mass. and Oakdale, Minn. – Pace Analytical Services, LLC today announced the acquisition of Wolfe Laboratories, Inc., a leading translational contract drug development company in the Boston area. The combined capabilities of the two organizations now offer the life science industry a one-stop-shop providing formulation, process development, and analytical and [CMC testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) for complex molecules, from discovery through Phase 3 development and post approval. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Wolfe Laboratories brings a whole new synergistic dimension to our life science analytics business, providing expertise in new, exciting and complex molecules in the pipelines today,” commented Greg Kupp, Vice President and COO of Pace Analytical Life Sciences. “Its reputation as the partner of choice for the most advanced and cutting-edge drug modalities reinforces Pace’s mission of providing solutions that bring real value to clients. We welcome Janet and her highly respected scientific teams to the Pace family.” “This partnership with Pace provides us with the resources to grow and meet the expanding needs of our amazing group of biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical customers as we are now able to provide end-to-end support, from early stage CMC development to post commercialization GMP testing on oligonucleotides, biologics, and small molecules,” commented Janet Wolfe, Founder of Wolfe Laboratories. **About Wolfe Laboratories** Wolfe Laboratories is a premier [contract research organization (CRO)](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) that provides integrated drug development solutions to the biopharmaceutical industry. Wolfe Laboratories is an essential element of the drug development ecosystem, recognized by global and virtual biopharmaceutical companies as a science-driven organization whose mission is to provide outstanding discovery and development services tailored to its clients’ needs for rational formulation development. Wolfe Laboratories integrates the critical path components of early development to ensure that programs advance while meeting rigorous scientific demands with flexibility to address dynamic challenges and aggressive timelines. Wolfe Laboratories’ vision is to improve human health, and we continue to strive towards that goal by embracing our core values of integrity, excellence and teamwork. The company has a high percentage of repeat clients, which is a testament to its long-term commitment of continual investment in its capabilities to meet biopharma’s growing demand for high quality, integrated early development services. Founded in 1999, the company is located in Woburn, MA. **About Pace Analytical Life Sciences** Pace Analytical Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Pace Analytical Services, LLC is a network of full-service contract development and analytical testing laboratories providing formulation, CMC, process development, chemistry and microbiology testing services to the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Medical Device, and combination product industries. Our investment in state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained personnel emphasizes our commitment to delivering positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. We are dedicated to providing not only the best in development and analytical testing services, but also the most reliable. We are well-equipped to handle almost any project regardless of scope or complexity with facilities in Oakdale, Minnesota, San German, Puerto Rico, Somerset, New Jersey, and in Boston, Massachusetts under our subsidiary, Wolfe Laboratories. Pace Analytical Services is the largest, American-owned environmental testing company in the United States, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Pace also provides scientific workflow solutions to in-house R&D labs including staffing, regulatory consulting and equipment support services. [life-sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) **Media Contact for Pace Analytical and Wolfe Laboratories:** Shai Biran, Ph.D. MacDougall Biomedical Communications (781) 235-3060 sbiran@macbiocom.com **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Analytical® Environmental Manager Receives Outstanding Service Award from ASTM International](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-environmental-manager-receives-outstanding-service-award-from-astm-international/) **Published:** January 20, 2021 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace Analytical® Environmental Manager Receives Outstanding Service Award from ASTM International *Thomas Patten recognized by international standards organization for water standards development committee work* Minneapolis, MN, January 19, 2021 –Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, a national network of laboratories trusted for scientific expertise and reliable delivery of testing and analyses and managed laboratory services, and today announced that Thomas Patten has been recognized by ASTM International for over 10 years of outstanding service. ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. Thomas Patten, Pace Analytical® Environmental Manager, has served as Vice Chair and subcommittee Chair for ASTM committee D19.06 since 2009. This committee is focused on methods for analysis on organic substances in water and developing standards for detecting and identifying organics in water by chemical, physical, and instrumental means. During Patten’s tenure, this committee has produced 29 different standards for water. “It’s rewarding to be part of a group that evaluates and produces standards designed to protect us all from harmful substances,” comments Patten. “For example, this committee has addressed drinking and wastewater contaminants including PFOS/PFAS, methane, cyanide, and more, setting appropriate standards for detection and reporting of these substances.” The D19.96 committee is also responsible for difficult and ground-breaking international standards for sampling microplastics. Patten was presented with the ASTM Outstanding Service Award in December 2020 for his many years of service and accomplishments in standards development in the field of water. Pace Analytical® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace Analytical®** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality environmental and life sciences lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace delivers science better to businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Chief Compliance Officer Appointed to California Environmental Laboratory Technical Advisory Committee](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-chief-compliance-officer-appointed-to-california-environmental-laboratory-technical-advisory-committee/) **Published:** December 22, 2020 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** ## Pace Analytical® Chief Compliance Officer Appointed to California Environmental Laboratory Technical Advisory Committee *Judy Morgan of Pace joins group providing guidance on technical issues involving environmental testing, laboratory accreditation, and evaluation of new technology and methods* Minneapolis, MN, December 22, 2020 –Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, a national network of laboratories trusted for scientific expertise and reliable delivery of environmental and life sciences testing and analyses and managed laboratory services, and today announced the appointment of Judy Morgan to the California Environmental Laboratory Technical Advisory Committee (ELTAC). [ELTAC](https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/labs/eltac.html) is a multidisciplinary committee appointed by the California Division of Drinking Water to serve as an advisory body to the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) and state regulatory agencies that use lab data to make environmental and public health decisions. The ELTAC committee provides expertise in areas including environmental testing, laboratory accreditation, and method development and validation. On her appointment, Pace Analytical Chief Compliance Officer, [Judy Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/judith-morgan/) comments, “California has taken a strong stance on environmental issues, by both providing transparency in data generation and reporting, as well as an aggressive approach toward regulatory and detection limits for harmful contaminants. I’m honored to join this committee and continue the precedent they’ve set by assisting to reach the goals they have set for their program”. Morgan has dedicated her 30+ year career toward advocating for environmental concerns, working closely with the EPA and other governing bodies. In 2019, she received the esteemed [Dr. Charlie W. Carter Award](https://www.nemc.us/carter-nominate.php) for her work towards advancing the environmental testing industry through critical scientific expertise and support. Today, Morgan is regarded as one of the most highly-recognized compliance professionals in the environmental services community. Pace Analytical® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Pace Analytical®** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality environmental and life sciences lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace delivers science better to businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Life Sciences, Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental, Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Adds Con-Test Analytical to its Growing Environmental Sciences Laboratory Network](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-adds-con-test-analytical-to-its-growing-environmental-sciences-laboratory-network/) **Published:** December 21, 2020 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Content:** *Acquisition allows Pace to expand its presence in New England and add capacity to accommodate the increasing demand for Air and PFAS lab services* Minneapolis, MN, December 21, 2020 – Pace Environmental Sciences, a Division of Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, and a preferred provider of in-lab, mobile, and emergency onsite specialty-contaminant and regulatory testing and analysis services, today announced that it has acquired Con-Test Analytical Laboratory, a provider of environmental and industrial hygiene lab services in the northeast region of the United States. “Pace customers value convenient lab and service center locations along with timely results,” notes Pace Analytical CEO, Eric Roman. “In acquiring Con-Test Analytical, we are in a position to amplify both accessibility and capacity in the New England area.” In addition to a large, multi-service laboratory, the acquisition brings five regional service centers to the Pace network. The testing and analysis services provided by Con-Test Analytical Laboratory complement those offered by other Pace Environmental Sciences labs. With growing concern around the harmful effects of [vapor air intrusion](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/air-testing/) and [PFAS contaminants](https://pfas.pacelabs.com/about-pfas), the acquisition gives Pace added capacity to process samples and deliver results in support of state-issued testing guidance and/or regulatory requirements. “In recent years, Pace has witnessed a rapid increase in the demand for Air and PFAS services. We’ve responded by not only adding locations but by investing in R&D. This has resulted in proprietary sampling materials for Air testing and new, highly specialized methods for PFAS analysis”, adds Mike Fuller, COO of Pace Analytical Environmental Sciences. Con-Test Analytical Laboratory, a family-based business, was founded by Thomas Veratti, Sr in 1987. His son, Thomas Veratti, Jr., has served the company as President and General Manager and will remain leading the company through its next phase of growth as an essential part of Pace Environmental Sciences. On the alignment of the transaction, Veratti Jr. comments, “The core values of Con-Test align well with those exhibited by Pace. We value the successful relationships we’ve developed with our clients and will continue to make servicing them a priority. The Con-Test team is excited to become part of the Pace network, where we can not only expand our market reach, but the services we extend to our clients.” Con-Test Analytical Laboratory also brings added Industrial Hygiene capabilities to Pace, testing for a variety of contaminants in the workplace. Over the upcoming months, Con-Test Analytical Laboratory will transition to operating under the Pace Analytical® brand. Con-Test Analytical is located in East Longmeadow, MA, and supports customers through service centers in Albany, NY; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC, Attleboro, MA, and Stratford, CT. Pace Analytical® is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Con-Test Analytical Laboratory** Con-Test Analytical Laboratory is one of the leading environmental laboratories in the country. Located in the Greater Boston area, Con-Test services over 30 states nationally. Known as one of the top-quality environmental laboratories, Con-Test is a partner with leading international firms, the EPA, state governments, and more. Our diverse areas of expertise include air toxins, sediment, tissue, solids, aqueous, product testing, and more. Visit [contestlabs.com](https://contestlabs.com/) for more information. **About Pace Analytical®** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality environmental and life sciences lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace delivers science better to businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical Purchases H2M Lab](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-purchases-h2m-lab/) **Published:** December 31, 2013 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Acquisition in Long Island Supports Pace’s Growth Plans for the Northeast Market*** **Minneapolis, MN, December 31st, 2013 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical, the second largest environmental testing firm in the U.S., announces the acquisition of H2M Labs, Inc., a full-service environmental testing laboratory located in Melville, NY. H2M is a leading testing source for water quality and waste characterization in Long Island and in the metropolitan New York area Formerly a sister company of H2M architects + engineers, H2M Labs has been providing analytical testing services to environmental markets for over 50 years and has a strong, loyal customer base. H2M is a full service laboratory with services that run the gamut from potable water testing to hazardous waste characterization and air emissions. H2M has specific experience supporting municipal customers and utilities, with unique value-added services such as 24/7 availability for emergency situations, around-the-clock coliform sampling and analysis for municipalities, and a comprehensive database to monitor sample collection frequency to ensure water districts are in compliance with local and state regulations. H2M’s lab staff, including project managers, chemists, technicians and couriers, will continue to serve customers under the Pace banner going forward. With the combined resources of the Pace Analytical network to support them, this laboratory will find many more ways to expand Pace’s “best in class” analytical services in the metropolitan New York area. Steve Vanderboom, the CEO of Pace Analytical commented: “We have long admired the reputation for quality and service that H2M has built on Long Island. We believe that their laboratory team will significantly enhance the service offerings of Pace in the New York City and the Northeast market.” **About Pace Analytical** For 35 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of twenty-one laboratories, four specialty services laboratories and twenty-one service centers. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Pace’s specialty analytical services include air toxics, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-3 testing, radiochemistry and now forensics. **Contact:** Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Greg Whitman | CSO P: 704.574.4093 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Purchases Microseeps Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-purchases-microseeps-laboratories-pittsburgh-pa/) **Published:** September 3, 2013 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Recent acquisitions of ZymaX and Microseeps creates a unique high level testing business to support our consulting and industrial customers who have complex soil and groundwater contamination projects.*** ***Minneapolis, MN, August 30, 2013 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)*** Pace Analytical, the second largest environmental testing firm in the U.S., announces the acquisition of Microseeps Laboratories in Pittsburgh, PA. Microseeps is a leading testing source for the environmental remediation process known as monitored natural attenuation (MNA) and compound specific isotope analysis (CSIA) in support of in-situ remediation techniques for the degradation of subsurface contaminants. Microseeps has worked with USEPA, USGS, API and DOE. Microseeps is a recognized leader in Compound Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA)—as is our new ZymaX Forensics laboratory located in Escondido, CA. With the combined capabilities and capacity of both labs, Pace Analytical has become one of the industry’s strongest providers of these specialty niche services in the United States and around the world. Dr. Robert Pirkle, the President and one of the founders of Microseeps, will be joining Pace along with Dr. Patrick McLaughlin. Both are recognized technical experts in compound specific isotope analysis. Microseeps will be aligned with our Pittsburgh, Pa., laboratory and our Escondido, Ca., laboratory to combine these complementary services. Dennis Leeke, our General Manager in Pittsburgh, will oversee both lab operations. Microseeps will continue to operate from its current location, providing us two locations in the Pittsburgh area with convenient courier services and sample drop-off points. Commented Steve Vanderboom, Pace Analytical CEO: “The combination of ZymaX Forensics, Microseeps and Pace will create an even stronger partnership for our industrial and consulting customers as they tackle their complex remediation projects. The experience of our ZymaX and Microseeps technical team creates one of the strongest of its kind in the world. I’m confident this group of experts will help our customers identify and implement the most cost-effective remediation techniques.” **About Pace Analytical** For 35 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of twenty laboratories, three specialty services laboratories and twenty one service centers. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient/reliable online data management. Pace’s specialty analytical services include air toxics, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-3 testing, radiochemistry, forensics and more. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc., Purchases ZymaX Forensics Laboratory in Escondido, CA](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-purchases-zymax-forensics-laboratory-in-escondido-ca/) **Published:** August 1, 2013 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Acquisition Will Expand Laboratory Operations in Southern California and Strengthen Pace’s Market Leadership in Environmental Testing*** ***Minneapolis, MN, August 1, 2013*** (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.) Pace Analytical, the second largest environmental testing firm in the U.S., announces the acquisition of ZymaX Forensics laboratory located in Escondido, CA, from DPRA—a high level consulting business that specializes in developing software and systems to create solutions to complex logistical, technical, environmental and management problems. ZymaX Forensics is an internationally respected environmental and geochemical laboratory offering state-of-the-art forensic isotope analysis. ZymaX specializes in expert witness and litigation support for consultants, industry, attorneys and insurance companies in the assessment/remediation/litigation of spills in the environment. The addition of this capability will support our oil and gas remediation customers around the country and expand our laboratory operations in Southern California, adding a strategic geographic location to support our west coast customers. The acquisition of ZymaX broadens our extensive specialty service offerings to include more capabilities for soil and groundwater contamination, especially for hydrocarbon and other organic contamination. ZymaX Forensics provides Pace Analytical customers with Forensic Isotope Analysis, Hydrocarbon Fuel Identification and Gas Geochemistry. With a staff of three experienced Ph.D. Chemists and Environmental Geochemists, Pace will now offer litigation support and expert witness testimony. Joining the Pace staff will be Dr. Shantan Lu, Director of Petroleum Geochemistry, with 25 years of experience; Dr. Alan Jeffrey, Senior Environmental Forensics Consultant, with over 20 years of experience; and Dr. Yi Wang, Director of ZymaX Forensics Isotope Laboratory, with 20 years of experience. ZymaX Forensics will be aligned with our Pittsburgh, PA, laboratory because of complementary services. Dennis Leeke, our General Manager in Pittsburgh, will oversee operations between the two labs. Comment from Steve Vanderboom, Pace Analytical CEO: “I am confident that our customers will appreciate the technical depth and breadth of services that they can now receive from Pace Analytical due to the ZymaX acquisition. This is also an excellent strategic fit with Pace’s existing capabilities and one our customers will value.” **About Pace Analytical** For 35 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of nineteen laboratories, three specialty services laboratories and twenty service centers. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient/reliable online data management. Pace’s specialty analytical services include air toxics, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-3 testing, radiochemistry and now forensics. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical® Expands CDMO Capabilities with Bio-Concept Laboratories Acquisition](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/bio-concept-laboratories-acquisition/) **Published:** December 8, 2020 **Author:** Sara Peterson **Excerpt:** Acquisition allows Pace Life Sciences to serve pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies from early-stage product development through phase II clinical trial material manufacturing **Content:** Minneapolis, MN, December 8, 2020 – Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC, a subsidiary of Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced that it has acquired Bio-Concept Laboratories, Inc., a pharmaceutical CDMO specializing in formulation development and fill-finish manufacturing of sterile aqueous products. “Pace clients have been asking us to add sterile materials for clinical trials to our CDMO capabilities,” said Eric Roman, Pace Analytical CEO. “Bringing Bio-Concept Laboratories onboard allows us to respond to that demand while increasing our capacity to service the market throughout the drug delivery life cycle – from formulation research and development to pre-clinical and clinical trial materials.” As a result of its sterile materials production capabilities, Bio-Concept Laboratories has gained significant experience in ophthalmic formulation and manufacturing to support phase I, II, and III clinical trial materials. “Adding Bio-Concept to the Pace Life Sciences lab network provides more leverage in our operations,” notes Pace Life Sciences COO, Greg Kupp. “We have the ability to accelerate product development by shifting programs between sites, based on areas of specialty and expertise. This is a significant advantage to clients requiring agility and flexibility and for those relying on Pace to manage programs from development to phase I, II, and III clinical trial material production.” Bio-Concept Laboratories president and CEO, Francis X. Smith, will remain with the company through the transition process. Of the transaction, Smith comments, “Bio-Concept and Pace have strong alignment in our customer-first mentality. As a result of this transaction, our customers will have the benefit of greater resources and increased capacity to serve more of their needs.” Frank Tagliaferri, Pace Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development, will oversee the operations of the Bio-Concept Laboratories. Over the upcoming months, Bio-Concept Laboratories will transition to operating under the Pace Analytical® Services brand. Bio-Concept is located in Salem, New Hampshire, further strengthening the presence of Pace Life Sciences lab locations in the New England area. Pace Analytical is a portfolio company of Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. **About Bio-Concept Laboratories** Bio-Concept Laboratories, Inc. is a CDMO operating in the pharmaceutical field that offers new product development services including formulation development and fill-finish manufacturing of aseptic aqueous products for toxicology studies, clinical trial research, and commercial manufacturing. Its experience encompasses dosage forms for topical ophthalmics, intravitreal drug delivery to the eye and parenteral administration. Bio-Concept services are rendered in its own 30,000 square foot facility in Salem New Hampshire. Learn more at [www.bioconcept.com](http://www.bioconcept.com/index.php). **About Pace Analytical® Life Sciences** Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC. is a network of full-service contract CMC development and GMP analytical testing laboratories. CMC development, chemistry, and microbiology central lab testing services are provided to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy manufacturing industries. Our investment in state-of-the-art facilities and highly-trained experts emphasizes our commitment to delivering positive customer experiences across all channels of our business. We are dedicated to providing not only the best in analytical testing services but the most reliable. A subsidiary of Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, Pace Analytical Life Sciences operates FDA-registered laboratory testing facilities in Oakdale, Minnesota, San German, Puerto Rico, and CDMO facilities in Woburn, Massachusetts, and Philadelphia, PA. **About Pace Analytical® Services** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality life sciences and environmental lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace delivers science better to businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Twin Cities Walk for Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/walk-for-water/) **Published:** August 18, 2017 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **About Walk for Water** Inspired by the burden that millions of women and children bear every day walking an average of 3.5 miles to collect water that’s not safe, we Walk for Water to raise awareness of the global water crisis. Join Pace Analytical Services and Pentair in the second Walk For Water Twin Cities in support of Water Mission. Funds raised will help deliver clean safe water to people in developing countries and disaster areas. This is a family-friendly event, open to anyone who wants to raise awareness and support Water Mission. [Register](http://events.watermissions.org/site/TRR/Walk/General/1703917855?pg=utype&fr_id=1731) today! Want to learn more details about the walk? Click [here](http://events.watermissions.org/site/TR/Walk/General?pg=informational&fr_id=1731&type=fr_informational&sid=1002). Specifics Date: Saturday, 9/16/17 Location: Upper Landing Park (180 Shepard Rd, St. Paul, MN 55012) Time: - 8:00am Registration Opens - 9:00am Kick-off - 11:00am Walk ends **Contact:** Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Lauren lupkowski P: 612 656 1105 [lauren.lupkowski@pacelabs.com](mailto:greg.whitman@pacelabs.com) **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Executive Speaks at Briefing in Washington, D.C.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/judith-morgan-speaks-in-washington/) **Published:** July 20, 2018 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Pace Analytical was proud to have VP/COO Judy Morgan speak at a congressional briefing in Washington, D.C. last week. **Content:** Washington, D.C.- Pace Vice President and Chief Compliance/Training Officer Judith Morgan spoke at a congressional briefing on protected public health, safety, and the environment on July 18 th , 2018. This briefing was hosted by the American Council of Independent Laboratories which is an is an association representing independent commercial scientific and engineering firms with over 1,000 facilities across the U.S. engaged in testing, product certification, consulting, and research and development to enhance public health and safety. Topics addressed were: - Preserving and Protecting the Nation’s Food Supply and Safety - Preventing E.coli. Contaminated Romaine Lettuce - Olive Oil Authenticity – Detecting Fraud and Protecting Purity in our Food Supply - Protecting Human Health – Reducing Arsenic Levels in Rice-Based Foods - Advancing Green Chemistry and New Technology at EPA - Supporting Adequate Supplies of Critical Medicines - Protecting our Drinking Water Supply and Tracking Unregulated Contaminants Judith, who also acts as the ACIL Environmental Sciences Section Chair opened the briefing with an overview of the ACIL and then separate sections on conformity assessment, construction materials engineering and testing, food sciences, and environmental sciences. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Featured in Minneapolis Star Tribune](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-in-the-news/) **Published:** July 24, 2018 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Top Twin Cities Newspaper Discusses 40 Years of Growth and Success. **Content:** The Minneapolis Star Tribune featured Pace Analytical on the front page of their business section yesterday in an article titled “Pace Analytical quietly grew over 40 years to be one of America’s largest environmental labs.” Written by business writer Neal St. Anthony, the article interviews Pace CEO, President, and Founder Steve Vanderboom about the beginnings of the organization, and how they grew from a company of 2 in 1978 to 2,600 today. Read the article below or [click here to view the article on the Star Tribune website](https://www.startribune.com/pace-analytical-quietly-grew-over-40-years-to-be-one-of-america-s-largest-environmental-labs/488772151/). ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/star-tribune-1.jpg "star-tribune-1 – Pace Analytical")![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/star-tribune-2.jpg "star-tribune-2 – Pace Analytical")![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/star-tribune-4.jpg "star-tribune-4 – Pace Analytical") **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical Services Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/40th-anniversary/) **Published:** August 7, 2018 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Four decades of innovation, growth, and strategic business decisions leads to exciting milestone. **Content:** Pace Analytical Services, LLC. has reached a special milestone as the company celebrates 40 years of delivering innovative environmental, life sciences, and laboratory operations solutions to its customers. Beginning in 1978, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets, and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as one of the leading testing firms in the United States, operating a nationwide network of 33 regional environmental laboratories, 1 national environmental laboratory, 4 life sciences labs, 2 LabOps locations, and 48 service centers. Pace is the largest privately owned analytical testing organization in the United States with over 2,500 employees. The organization prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. The company is led by its original founder, Steve Vanderboom, and has maintained its US ownership throughout its history. This has allowed Pace Analytical to control key strategic and business decisions that have ensured a long-term focus on meeting the specific business needs of its customer base and providing career growth opportunities to its employees. The company’s suite of service offerings has expanded over the last four decades in response to customers’ evolving business expectations and industry demands. Today, hundreds of organizations use Pace Analytical’s testing services in the areas of water, air, sediments, hazardous waste, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Pace also leads a strong program to support its customer’s laboratory operations, which includes scientific professional staffing services and instrument maintenance services. Pace Analytical founder, CEO, and President Steve Vanderboom reflected on the company’s 40th anniversary by stating, “I couldn’t be more proud of what our organization has achieved and where it is today. The success of Pace is due to the dedication and hard work of our loyal employees and the commitment of our customers over the decades. We have maintained our commitment to our founding beliefs and to the mission, purpose, and values of the company. My humble thanks go to the thousands of valued customers, to our dedicated staff, and especially to my partners over the years.” **About Pace Analytical, LLC** Pace Analytical is an analytical testing firm with laboratories throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1978, Pace has become one of the top service providers in the environmental and life sciences testing industry. Their laboratories provide project support and comprehensive testing services for consulting, engineering, energy and utility companies, municipalities, industry and government professionals, as well as for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries worldwide. Visit Pace at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/) , or on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/paceanalytical) , [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PaceAnalytical/) , and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PaceLabs) . **Sales Contact:** Pace Analytical Services, LLC. Greg Whitman | Executive Vice President/Chief Sales Officer P: (704) 574-4093 **Media Contact:** Tom Parker Pace Analytical Services, LLC. 612-656-2276 **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Huge Success! $150K Raised at 2018 Walk for Water](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/2018-walk-for-water/) **Published:** September 25, 2018 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** The 3rd annual Twin Cities Walk for Water was a smashing success this year, with nearly 600 registered walkers and over $150,000 raised to help create clean water systems in developing nations. Sponsored by Pace Analytical and [Pentair](https://www.pentair.com/) , the Twin Cities Walk for Water is an event created by the non-profit organization [Water Mission](https://watermission.org/) that is inspired by the burden that millions of women and children bear every day walking an average of 3.5 miles to collect water that is not safe for consumption. 100% of the proceeds go to Water Missions, who create systems that are set up in needy areas all over the world. This year’s event was held at the beautiful Upper Landing Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and although temperatures hovered around 90 degrees, the spirits of the walkers weren’t dampened as they walked for their cause by the hundreds. We are already planning for next year’s events and hope to double our results! Watch the video below for a brief recap of this year’s event. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace National Location Gives Back To The Community](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-national-in-community/) **Published:** May 8, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Our Pace National location in Mt. Juliet, TN has been working hard on a partnership with the Cumberland River Compact (CRC), which is an environmental conservation group dedicated to keeping the Cumberland River and its tributaries clean, and keeping water resources sustainable. For the past 20 years, they have been very involved in educating communities in water stewardship and helping keep the river clean. Previously, Pace National had been involved with the CRC through the CRC’s Dragon Boat festival and Creek Clean-Up Day. Now, they are more proactively searching out more opportunities with the CRC to become a more integral part of the community. Through Pace National’s partnership with the CRC, they were made aware of the CRC’s amazing work with local schools and were eager to jump on board. The first school they will be working with is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) Magnet School called John B. Whitsitt Elementary. The CRC and Whitsitt Elementary have partnered to host Water Week!, an entire week dedicated to learning more about environmental conservation, which happened to coincide with Earth Day. Professionals from different fields and walks of life came in during the event to speak to young students about environmental conservation, and how those students can make a difference in their homes and their communities. **Some details about Whitsitt Elementary:** Whitsitt Elementary is a Title 1 school, which means that there are a large number of economically disadvantaged students in the school, and the federal government is providing funds to the school to help those students meet their educational goals. Recently, Whitsitt Elementary was the recipient of a Magnet School Assistant Program (MSAP) Grant. The Magnet School Grant has a mission of making available to all students equal opportunity to experience challenging academic content, and increasing students’ knowledge of not only academic subjects, but also of vocational, marketable skills. Magnet schools are typically developed around a method of teaching or theme. Whitsitt Elementary’s theme is Environmental Engineering. For an elementary school whose learning is based on Environmental Engineering, having one of, if not the biggest, single-location environmental testing laboratory in their backyard is fortunate. But the real value comes through all the people at Pace who have jumped at the opportunity to collaborate. The Pace National location has had more people express interest in going to talk to students than there were spots available. Their leadership team, safety officers, and employees are all very receptive and enthusiastic. The inaugural group of speakers will include Joseph Raup, an Assistant Chemist in the Radiochemistry Lab, and Mohseen Khan, a Technical Specialist in Lab Operations. **Helpful links:** **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Walk for Water Carnival Raises $2,100](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/walk-for-water-2019/) **Published:** July 30, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Minneapolis, MN (July 30, 2019) – Last Friday, Pace Analytical hosted a Carnival at our corporate headquarters to support the 4th Annual Walk for Water event coming up September 28th, 2019. The weather was perfect for yard games, kids bounce house, and for dunking Pace CEO Steve Vanderboom and other Pace leaders in the dunk tank. The Carnival raised $2,100 for this year’s Walk for Water event. The event, created by the non-profit organization [Water Mission](https://watermission.org/), aims to alleviate the hardship that millions of women and children undertake in collecting safe drinking water. Millions of women and children walk an average of 3.5 miles a day for water that is not even safe for consumption. Last year’s event raised over $150,000 to build water collection and purification systems in developing countries. Please consider joining us and hundreds of other people this year as we hope to raise even more money for people who truly need our help getting access to clean water. Register here: [http://events.watermissions.org/site/TR?fr\_id=2141&pg=entry](http://events.watermissions.org/site/TR?fr_id=2141&pg=entry) **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Provides Essential Public Health Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-provides-essential-public-health-services/) **Published:** March 23, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## Pace Corporate – March 2020 **Pace Analytical® Provides Essential Public Health Services** Pace Analytical® labs and services are fully operational as they provide Essential Public Health Services (as noted by the CDC) to businesses and our communities. The Pace national network of laboratories support many environmental regulations covering drinking water testing, wastewater discharge monitoring, air monitoring, environmental assessment and remediation, and several others. As such, it is our responsibility to continue to provide federally regulated, mandated, and essential services that represent reliable, high quality, analyses of chemical, biological, and radiological samples taken in support of critical environmental monitoring. To comply with Shelter in Place and Social Distancing mandates, Pace is offering extended lab service capabilities that keep all employees safe. These include Remote Lab Services, Mobile Lab Services, Staff Augmentation, and Rapid Response Emergency Services. In these unpredictable times, we must keep public health and safety at the forefront and anticipate areas with critical needs. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Supports Commercial and Public Labs Amid COVID-19 Outbreak](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/supports-commercial-and-public-labs-amid-covid19/) **Published:** March 24, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## Pace Corporate – March 2020 **Pace Analytical® Supports Commercial and Public Labs Amid COVID-19 Outbreak** Pace Analytical® is responding to many business partners and customers looking for support in maintaining their lab operations while staff may be required to stay home. Pace has invested heavily in scaling and innovating its laboratory network so that it can quickly accommodate the needs of other labs while keeping all employees safe. Learn more about Pace Extended Lab Services here. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Leverages National Lab Network to Deliver Remote Lab Services During COVID-19 Outbreak](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-remote-lab-services-during-covid19-outbreak/) **Published:** March 25, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## Pace Corporate – March 2020 **Pace Leverages National Lab Network to Deliver Remote Lab Services During COVID-19 Outbreak** Pace Analytical® provides the largest, American-owned laboratory network. This network includes fixed-based labs, mobile labs, service centers, and couriers that are connected across the country. As a business providing Essential Public Health Services, Pace is fully operational during the COVID-19 Outbreak and is leveraging its capabilities to provide remote and mobile lab services while keeping all employees safe. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Acquires Aerobiology Laboratory Associates, Inc.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-acquires-aerobiology-laboratory-associates-inc/) **Published:** June 4, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Acquisition brings new environmental microbiology testing services to the Pace national lab network **Content:** ## Pace Analytical® Acquires Aerobiology Laboratory Associates, Inc. *Acquisition brings new environmental microbiology testing services to the Pace national lab network* Minneapolis, MN, June 4, 2020 – Pace Analytical Services, LLC, the largest American-owned laboratory network providing environmental and life sciences analytical information and services, today announced that it has acquired Aerobiology Laboratory Associates, Inc., the leading environmental microbiology testing laboratory with eight lab locations nationwide. “Aerobiology is an accredited environmental lab with a strong focus on quality. This acquisition strengthens our microbiology core with added testing services and proficiency in fungal, bacterial, and [asbestos testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/asbestos-testing-and-analysis/),” notes Eric Roman, CEO of Pace Analytical. “We were extremely impressed with the leadership and laboratory operations of Aerobiology and their natural alignment to our commitment to quality and customer focus. The services gained through this acquisition will provide value to Pace clients and allow us to meet an expanded list of environmental testing and analysis needs.” As a result of the transaction, Pace Analytical will add the following certified and accredited laboratory services: **Indoor Air Quality:** A depth of bacterial and fungal air testing and analysis. **Water Quality:** Testing and analysis of waterborne pathogens including Legionella, Pseudomonas, Mycobacterium, Acinetobacter, HPC, E. coli, and others. **Asbestos:** Bulk material testing and analysis of all six forms of asbestos. **USP 797 (United States Pharmacopeia, chapter 797):** Surface area testing and analysis for healthcare institutions, pharmacies, and related facilities to ensure the sterilization of drugs used in compounding sterile preparations. Aerobiology brings eight new laboratories and two service centers to the Pace Analytical national lab network. From these labs, the company will extend many of its current environmental testing and analytical services. Pace will also incorporate services exclusive to Aerobiology into some of its existing lab locations. “This is exciting for me and for Aerobiology on many levels. We will be able to bring more passionate microbiologists onto the Aerobiology team – and provide them with opportunities for growth. I am also looking forward to meeting and servicing new customers across our collective lab services, while collaborating with Pace scientists to bring on new tests and additional technologies,” comments Suzanne Blevins, Technical Director and Founder of Aerobiology. “Now, as a Pace Analytical Laboratory, we will have the added infrastructure and resources to expand our lab services, reach new customers, and invest in new technologies.” Aerobiology will continue to operate under its existing brand as a division of Pace Analytical Environmental Services. Blevins and her team will remain to lead the Division which will operate as Aerobiology, A Pace Analytical Laboratory. **About Aerobiology Laboratory Associates** Aerobiology Laboratory Associates, Inc. has provided microbial [indoor air quality services](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/indoor-air-quality-analysis/) for over twenty years. Since its inception, the company has grown, adding lab locations and services while gaining industry recognition through key certification and accreditation bodies including the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (EMLAP), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) ELITE Program, and the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). In addition, the company was one of the first laboratories to be accredited for environmental microbiology by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). More at [Aerobiology.net](https://www.aerobiology.net/). **About Pace Analytical®** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality environmental and life sciences lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace delivers science better to businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® is First Commercial Laboratory to Test for COVID-19 in Wastewater](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-first-covid-19-wastewater-testing/) **Published:** June 23, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Wastewater contamination serves as an early warning signal for potential virus outbreaks. **Content:** ## Pace Analytical® is First Commercial Laboratory to Test for COVID-19 in Wastewater Minneapolis, MN, June 23, 2020 – Pace Analytical Services, LLC, the largest American-owned laboratory network providing environmental and life sciences analytical testing and services, today announced the ability to analyze and monitor wastewater treatment systems for SARS-Co V-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Pace is the first commercial scientific lab offering this service. “For decades we have worked with municipalities and public water systems to analyze for contaminants that may be harmful to communities and the environment,” said Eric Roman, CEO of Pace Analytical. “Our work is important to us; we want to do all we can to arm our leaders with accurate data for making critical decisions about managing COVID-19.” COVID-19 is a single-stranded RNA virus and part of a group of viruses referred to as coronaviruses. Pace can monitor and analyze water samples collected from wastewater treatment facilities for coronavirus RNA, the genetic signature of coronaviruses. Ongoing monitoring of RNA in wastewater provides states and communities with valuable data to: - Measure the prevalence of COVID-19 within a community; - Track the spread of the virus; - Alert communities to a rise in RNA levels (infections) before clinical diagnoses occur. Pace COVID-19 Wastewater Testing and Analysis Services identifies contamination in treated and untreated wastewater sources. Sources of untreated wastewater include households, industries, schools, and businesses. “In collecting and analyzing samples from these sources, Pace can provide the data to track the prevalence of infections and where there may be potential spikes in COVID-19 cases,” notes Mike Fuller, Chief Operating Officer, Pace Environmental Sciences. “This information could prove valuable in mitigating the spread of the virus and/or to ensure communities and healthcare facilities have the resources ready to respond.” Pace Analytical COVID-19 Wastewater Testing and Analysis Services are available immediately. Pace can perform this testing on treated (effluent) and untreated (influent) wastewater. More information is available [here](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/covid-19-wastewater-testing/). **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Chief Compliance Officer to Honor the 50th Anniversary of the EPA at the National Environmental Monitoring Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-chief-compliance-officer-to-honor-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-epa/) **Published:** August 4, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Judy Morgan of Pace and NEMC organizer Jerry Parr to deliver a keynote on the history of the EPA August 6th. **Content:** ## Pace Analytical® Chief Compliance Officer to Honor the 50th Anniversary of the EPA at the National Environmental Monitoring Conference *Judy Morgan of Pace and NEMC organizer Jerry Parr to deliver a keynote on the history of the EPA August 6th.* Minneapolis, MN, August 4, 2020 Pace Analytical Services, LLC, the largest American-owned laboratory network providing environmental and life sciences testing and analytical information and services, will participate in recognizing 50 years of accomplishments by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the upcoming National Environmental Monitoring Conference (NEMC) on August 6, 2020. [Judy Morgan](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/our-senior-leadership-team/judith-morgan/), Pace Analytical Chief Compliance Officer, will deliver the NEMC keynote with Jerry Parr, the event’s organizer and Executive Director of the [NELAC Institute/TNI](https://nelac-institute.org/content/NELAP/interpret.php), a non-profit organization driving environmental lab data and quality standards. “I am beyond honored to be asked to present this year along with Jerry Parr, who I admire greatly for his profound impact on the environmental lab testing industry”, Morgan comments. The pair’s keynote, A History of EPA Regulations and How They Created the Environmental Testing Industry, will highlight environmental milestones and disasters that formed the EPA we all rely on to ensure safe drinking water, clean air, and oversight of environmental hazards. “The Pace Environmental Sciences Division would not be in business today if not for the EPA”, notes Morgan. “All of our environmental lab services are in compliance with and/or resulting from an EPA action.” Morgan, who has spent over 25 years working closely with the EPA and other governing bodies on environmental concerns, was the recipient of the esteemed [Dr. Charlie W. Carter Award](https://www.nemc.us/carter-nominate.php) at last years’ NEMC for her work towards advancing the environmental testing industry through critical scientific expertise and support. In addition to the keynote, Morgan will chair Operational and Advocacy Issues Impacting the Environmental Laboratory Industry, a series of virtual presentations at NEMC on August 19, 2020. NEMC is the largest conference in North America focused on environmental measurements. This year NEMC will be virtual, with over 175 sessions on topics related to environmental monitoring, analytical chemistry, laboratory operations and management, and PFAS contaminants. Presentations will be delivered on weekdays from August 3-21. Conference registration and session information are available at [nemc.us](https://nemc.us/index.php). **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Acquires Emerson Resources, Inc. Adding Clinical Trial Material Production Capabilities](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/pace-analytical-acquires-emerson-resources-inc/) **Published:** August 25, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Acquisition allows Pace Life Sciences to serve pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies from early-stage product development through phase II clinical trial material manufacturing. **Content:** ## Pace Analytical® Acquires Emerson Resources, Inc. Adding Clinical Trial Material Production Capabilities *Acquisition allows Pace Life Sciences to serve pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies from early-stage product development through phase II clinical trial material manufacturing.* Minneapolis, MN, August 25, 2020 – Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, the largest American-owned laboratory network providing environmental and life sciences analytical information and services, today announced that it has acquired Emerson Resources, Inc., a pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in dosage form development and clinical trial material manufacturing. “Adding Emerson Resources to our portfolio allows Pace Life Sciences to further support our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clients from early-stage research and development through phase II clinical trial material manufacturing”, comments Eric Roman, CEO of Pace Analytical®. “For clients, this means seamless support through each critical milestone in bringing a new drug to market”. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pharma-biopharma-product-development-1024x576-1.png "pharma biopharma product development – Pace Analytical") Services provided by Emerson Resources are focused on solid oral dosage formulation development and the production of clinical trial materials in support of bringing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products to market. “This acquisition expands the capabilities of Pace Life Sciences to include clinical trial material manufacturing, greatly rounding out our overall service offerings”, adds Greg Kupp, COO of the Pace Analytical® Life Sciences Division. “The production of clinical trial materials requires a robust quality system, deep technical expertise, and the agility to ensure materials are ready for the clinic on time. Emerson is exceptional in these areas and represents a strong addition to the Pace Analytical lab network.” Emerson Resources principals Jay Signorino, COO and Chip Signorino, CFO, are exiting the family business and have been looking for a buyer with a good cultural fit. “Pace holds the same cultural values and aspirations as Emerson”, notes Jay Signorino. “We believe this will be an easy and beneficial transition for the Emerson team and our customers”. Over the next six months, Emerson Resources will transition to operating under the Pace Analytical® brand. The Emerson Resources lab is in the Philadelphia, PA area and joins Pace Life Sciences lab locations near Boston, MA, St. Paul, MN, and San Germán, PR. Kupp will oversee the management and operations of all Pace Life Sciences lab locations. **About Emerson Resources** For more than 12 years, Emerson Resources, a premier pharmaceutical development company, has delivered value-added service, ingredients, and expertise to clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Emerson Resources is a leader in dosage form development, manufacturing cGMP clinical supplies, analytical method development, analytical method validation, release testing, and stability testing. Based in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the Company’s expansive facility features development and analytical laboratories, a cGMP clinical supplies manufacturing plant, and a specialty ingredients excipients manufacturing center. For more information, visit [emersonresources.com](https://emersonresources.com/). **About Pace Analytical®** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality environmental and life sciences lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace delivers science better to businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned and nationally certified laboratory network. **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Pace Analytical® Doubles Capacity for Air Testing and Analysis with New Laboratory](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/pace-corporate/new-pace-analytical-air-testing-laboratory/) **Published:** October 27, 2020 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** ## Pace Analytical® Doubles Capacity for Air Testing and Analysis with New Laboratory *Minnesota air lab offers clients an abundance of easy-to-use sample canisters and the fastest turnaround time in the industry* Minneapolis, MN, October 27, 2020 – Pace Analytical® Services, LLC, America’s largest laboratory network providing environmental and life sciences analytical information and services, today announced the opening of a new laboratory devoted to Air testing and analysis. Pace Analytical supports virtually any air testing and analysis need, including testing for volatile, semi-volatile, and gas contaminants. Recently, the company has experienced an increase in demand for vapor intrusion testing as a result of guidance issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The USEPA warns that vapor intrusion occurs when volatile chemicals from contaminated soil and groundwater enter indoor air space. Pace Analytical has extensive experience implementing programs in support of [USEPA guidance](https://www.epa.gov/vaporintrusion) as well as [state-level regulations](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/air-testing/vapor-intrusion-guidance-database/). “We’ve added significant capacity in response to demand for vapor intrusion and other air testing services”, said Mike Fuller, COO of Pace Analytical® Environmental Sciences. “The new facility is fully dedicated to air lab services and not only allows us to double our current capacity but provides added space for the Pace Air Research and Methods Development team.” This team is responsible for developing ezCANS™, a proprietary air sample collection device that is easier to use and provides a quick disconnection capability that is particularly valuable to clients requiring stricter levels of quality control. “The air lab services market has grown such that the industry has experienced seasonal shortages of air sampling materials and longer than normal turnaround times. This won’t happen to Pace clients,” adds Fuller. An industry-wide shortage of the canisters required to collect air samples for labs to process typically occurs during the winter months. Pace has the resources and capacity to manufacture, maintain on-hand inventory, and distribute its ezCANS™ through the new Pace Air laboratory. The Minnesota-based Air laboratory is now open to support clients and Pace Air labs across the country. All Air testing procedures are performed internally by dedicated air laboratory experts. More information is available at [pacelabs.com.](https://www.pacelabs.com/) **About Pace Analytical®** Pace Analytical® Services, LLC makes the world a safer, healthier place. For decades, we have been the trusted source for quality environmental and life sciences lab testing and analysis and the resource for scientific lab staffing, regulatory, and equipment services. Our work is done in partnership with our clients by providing the science and the data they need to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Pace delivers science better to businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and more through the largest, American-owned and nationally certified laboratory network. **Categories:** Pace Corporate **News Categories:** Pace Corporate **Divisions:** Pace Corporate --- ### [Judith Morgan to Lead Pace Analytical’s Compliance and Training](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/judith-morgan-to-lead-pace-analyticals-compliance-and-training/) **Published:** August 3, 2015 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Minneapolis, MN, July 31, 2015** Pace Analytical Services, Inc., the second largest environmental testing firm in the U.S., announced today that Judith Morgan has accepted the position of Chief Compliance and Training Officer. Ms. Morgan, highly regarded as one of the best known compliance professionals in the industry, brings more than 27 years of experience to Pace’s executive management team. Ms. Morgan assumes a leadership role at Pace following an exceptional 24-year career at ESC Lab Sciences, most recently serving as VP and Chief Regulatory Officer. ESC is one of the largest single location environmental laboratories in the United States with a strong reputation for quality and compliance. In this capacity she served on the executive management team with oversight of programs for regulatory compliance, quality assurance, green initiatives, waste minimization, safety, ethics and confidentiality. In her new role as Chief Compliance and Training Officer for Pace, Ms. Morgan will leverage her diverse industry experience to encompass all of Pace’s quality, ethics and training functions and also its environmental, health and safety initiatives. “The addition of Ms. Morgan to our team represents the next step for us in the further development of our compliance and training programs. Judy will succeed Bruce Warden, who led Pace’s strong compliance culture and industry-leading training program. Judy will lead the effort to make our training and compliance programs world class and a great benefit to our employees. This represents our continued long-term investment in the future. We are delighted to have Judy on our executive leadership team,” said Steve Vanderboom, CEO and founder of Pace Analytical. For more than 37 years, Pace Analytical has been at the forefront in promoting good science and sound business practices. While our company has evolved and changed, our commitment to our core values has remained constant—including our shared promise to conduct ourselves with integrity and to value our employees through the development of strong training programs. The emerging environmental and business challenges we face today require the very best our company has to offer. At Pace, we are constantly striving to come up with ways we can provide leadership, innovation, expertise and customer loyalty. This begins by hiring highly experienced talent and continually improving leadership to support industry trends and future growth. **About Pace Analytical** Pace Analytical is one of the largest privately-owned commercial testing firms in the United States, providing analytical support for a broad range of clients, markets, industries and government agencies—and cGMP chemistry and microbiology testing for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries as well. Pace is also one of a few companies to offer field sampling/monitoring services and a diverse range of lab operation services that includes equipment sales and services, professional staffing and regulatory consulting. Our nationwide lab network, infrastructure, broad service offerings and state of the art facilities offer clients a total lab resource for all of their needs. For more than three decades, we have provided clients – both on a national and local level – with unparalleled support and exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient and reliable online data management. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Field Sampling and Air Emissions Testing Division Accredited For All Three Distinguished Standards](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-field-sampling-and-air-emissions-testing/) **Published:** August 14, 2015 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Minneapolis, MN, August 14, 2015** Pace Analytical Field Services Division, a leader in source emissions testing and water quality monitoring, announced today full accreditation status by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) in partnership with the Stack Testing Accreditation Council, Inc. (STAC) and The NELAC Institute’s Field Sampling and Measurement Organization (TNI FSMO) to the following nationally recognized standards: - ASTM D7036 – Standard Practice for Competence of Air Emission Testing Bodies (AETB) - The NELAC Institute (TNI) – General Requirements for Field Sampling and Measurement Organizations (FSMO) - ISO 17025 – General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories. Each accreditation program is based on internationally-accepted criteria for competence. Pace Analytical Field Services Division is one of the first environmental field sampling and air emissions testing organizations to be accredited to all three standards, demonstrating its commitment to stringent quality, sampling and testing standards as well as it capability to produce accurate, representative data. Pace FSD is a leader in source emissions and water quality monitoring, serving a full spectrum of industries nationwide. Highly qualified and trained field sampling and testing professionals provide exceptional service and data quality while adhering to the highest safety standards in the industry. Pace Analytical Services, Inc., is the second largest environmental testing laboratory company in the United States, operating a nationwide network of 26 environmental laboratories and 24 service centers. We are accredited by numerous agencies and certified in multiple states to support your needs or special requirements. For more than 37 years, Pace has provided field sample collection, onsite monitoring and analytical support services to a diverse client base that includes major oil/gas, chemical, transportation, mining, consulting and industrial manufacturing companies. We take pride in offering clients—both on a national and local level—with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient online data management. For more information on our services, please contact Thomas Halverson: P: 612.607.6398 E: **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Announces the Acquisition of ECCS in Madison, WI](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-announces-the-acquisition-of-eccs-in-madison-wi/) **Published:** December 1, 2015 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Acquisition Provides Mobile Laboratory and Agricultural Chemical Testing Capabilities **Minneapolis, MN, December 1, 2015 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical is pleased to announce the addition of ECCS to our team. ECCS is recognized as the strongest provider of mobile laboratory services in the United States and is also known for their skills in the analysis of agricultural chemicals. The addition of an experienced team of people and these unique services will benefit the customers of Pace Analytical. ECCS has operated independently from their base in Madison, WI since 1991 and has built a fleet of mobile laboratories and the skill set to build laboratories for customer projects anywhere around the world. This will offer an additional service and an additional geographic location for Pace customers. Nick Nigro, President of ECCS, commented: “We could not be more excited to join the Pace family and to have the opportunity to serve Pace’s customers around the U.S. and around the world.” Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “Since 1978, Pace has steadily built a comprehensive service offering, piece by piece, to put together a framework of services that are beneficial to our customers. With the ECCS addition, we now offer an exceptional mobile laboratory capability and a strengthened ag chemical testing skill set.” Nick Nigro will continue to lead his team of professionals in their Madison facilities and will work closely with Pace Analytical laboratories and customers around the U.S. The mobile laboratory business will be known as the ECCS Division of Pace Analytical Services, Inc. **About Pace Analytical** For over 37 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of twenty-six laboratories, including four specialty services laboratories and twenty-two service centers. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Pace’s specialty analytical services include air toxics, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-3 testing, radiochemistry and now forensics. Visit ECCS Mobile Lab: [www.eccsmobilelab.com](http://www.eccsmobilelab.com/) **Contact:** Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Greg Whitman | CSO P: 704.574.4093 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Mark Hampton | Regional Sales Manager P: 262.339.2579 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Announces Acquisition of Continental Analytical Services in Salina, KS](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-announces-acquisition-of-continental-analytical-services-in-salina-ks/) **Published:** December 1, 2015 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** *Acquisition Provides a Powerful Service Capability for Customers in Kansas and Adjacent Markets* **Minneapolis, MN, December 1, 2015 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical is pleased to announce the addition of Continental Analytical Services (CAS) in Salina, KS to our team. CAS has been recognized as a strong, customer focused, full service environmental testing laboratory for decades. The addition of the CAS team and facility in Salina will benefit the customers of Pace Analytical. CAS has become recognized as the strongest service provider in the Salina, Wichita and central Kansas market. The combination of the capabilities in the Salina lab and in the Pace Analytical Lenexa lab will result in a powerful service capability for customers in Kansas and adjacent markets. This will offer additional services and an additional geographic location for Pace customers. Cliff Baker, CEO of CAS, commented: “Pace has been a respected competitor and subcontractor for us for many years. We have admired how they have built their business and are pleased to be joining forces with them to better serve our customers in this market.” Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “Since 1978, Pace has steadily built a geographic service offering that makes it convenient for our customers to use our laboratories. The CAS addition strengthens our framework of services and locations that are beneficial to our customers in the central U.S. The experience of the CAS team is impressive and will help us expand and improve services in this region.” Pace will continue to operate a full service laboratory in Salina which will be integrated with our laboratory in Lenexa, KS and in Pittsburg, KS. Pace will employ around 100 employees in these three operations in Kansas. Pace plans to expand courier services to allow for easier sample pickup and delivery in Kansas. **About Pace Analytical** For over 37 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of twenty-six laboratories, including four specialty services laboratories and twenty-two service centers. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Pace’s specialty analytical services include air toxics, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-3 testing, radiochemistry and now forensics. Visit ECCS Mobile Lab: [www.eccsmobilelab.com](http://www.eccsmobilelab.com/) **Contact:** Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Greg Whitman | CSO P: 704.574.4093 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. John Williams | Regional Sales Manager P: 913.563.1450 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Announces Acquisition of BioChem Laboratories in Hurricane, WV](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-announces-acquisition-of-biochem-laboratories-in-hurricane-wv/) **Published:** May 2, 2016 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** *Acquisition Provides Full Service Capabilities for Customers in West Virginia* **Minneapolis, MN, May 2, 2016 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical is pleased to announce its acquisition of BioChem Laboratories in Hurricane, West Virginia. BioChem holds a reputation as the strongest provider of environmental analytical testing services in the Charleston, WV market area, and the addition of the outstanding BioChem staff and facility to the Pace Analytical team will be a benefit to customers both locally and nationwide. BioChem founder and owner Mukesh Shah will lead the operation for Pace Analytical, continuing to deliver superior customer experiences and results. Pace will also be retaining the staff that has provided excellent service to this part of the country for decades. The BioChem operation will coordinate service offerings with Pace’s Greensburg, PA laboratory in order to provide their customers with a full service offering. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: Since 1978, Pace has steadily built a comprehensive service offering, piece by piece, to put together a framework of services that are beneficial to our customers. With the BioChem addition, we now offer exceptional local services in West Virginia. This allows us to better serve local and national customers. The laboratory business will operate initially as the BioChem Division of Pace Analytical Services, Inc. **About Pace Analytical** For over 37 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of twenty-six laboratories, including four specialty services laboratories and twenty-two service centers. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Pace’s specialty analytical services include air toxics, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-3 testing, radiochemistry and now forensics. **Contact:** Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Rich Hixson | Northeast Regional Sales Manager P: 724.433.9999 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Jim Nelligan | Northeast Senior General Manager P: 504.343.4935 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Justin Hall | Pittsburgh, Sales Manager P: 717.377.5423 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Energy Services Offers Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR)](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-energy-services-offers-qpcr/) **Published:** July 12, 2016 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** *qPCR Analyses delivers accurate, specific and fast results.* **Pittsburgh, PA, July 2016 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical Energy Services offers Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) for chlorinated solvent sites. A qPCR test is used to identify and quantify the abundance of specific bacteria or genes relevant in contaminant biodegradation pathways. Measuring Dehalococcoides at sites undergoing active remediation or natural attenuation can provide another line of evidence for complete reductive dechlorination. qPCR was developed in the early 1990’s and has been used in a variety of environmental settings that has aided contaminated site management. Testing can be performed on groundwater, solids/soil/sediment/rock and in situ coupon samples. Some advantages of qPCR analyses are sensitivity, specificity and speed. qPCR analyses can be reported in as little as one day, while older techniques like plate count methods can take weeks. Additionally, qPCR tests can be configured to identify only the targets of interest and then quantify them at low detection limits. **Pace Energy Services offers a full line molecular laboratory with several qPCR targets:** - Dehalococcoides (DHC) - TCE Reductase - VC Reductase - Dehalobacter - Dehalogenimonas - Universal (Bacteria) - New Targets Added Monthly For more information, click [here](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/energy-services-forensics/molecular-biological-tools/). **About Pace Analytical** For the past 38 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of twenty-six laboratories, including four specialty services laboratories and twenty-two service centers. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Pace’s specialty analytical services include air toxics, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-3 testing, radiochemistry and now forensics. **Contact:** Pace Energy Services Megan Myers Inside Sales 412-826-5245 or 412-660-0256 megan.myers@pacelabs.com **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Hurricane Maria Update](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/hurricane-maria-update/) **Published:** September 29, 2017 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Minneapolis, MN, September 29, 2017** Dear Valued Customers: I want to provide an update to our friends and to our customers in Puerto Rico concerning Hurricane Maria. It is our sincere hope that you and your families are weathering the effects of Hurricane Maria and are starting to recover from the impact of the storm. Here at Pace, we have established regular communication with our San German Laboratory through the use of a satellite phone. We have confirmed that approximately 70% of our employees have been accounted for and are safe and that our facilities made it through the hurricane with only minor damage. Following is a summary of our status. 1. Laboratory Status – We have two buildings that are supported by dedicated generators; building 1 houses our microbiology operation while building 2 is occupied by our chemistry operations. The microbiology laboratory has been operational for the entire duration of the storm through today. We obtained enough diesel fuel to keep the microbiology laboratory operational (incubators, laminar flow hoods, refrigerators) for the next week. We are in process of securing a larger delivery and a more robust supply of fuel. Our team has been in contact with local clients and are currently providing limited microbiology support. I will provide updates early next week on our status and plans for accepting work on a broader scale. 2. Services Status – While we are reestablishing our full capabilities in San German, we are implementing our business continuity plan by making our Oakdale laboratory available to support the same services provided to our clients by our San German laboratory. The Oakdale laboratory maintains the same exact quality system and follows the same procedures as our San German laboratory and we are able to immediately accept samples from Puerto Rico. We have confirmed that FedEx is able to ship samples from Puerto Rico to our laboratory in Minnesota. 3. Contact Information – Our Oakdale laboratory team can help clients assess the status of samples submitted prior to the storm. Please contact our Director of Client Services, Kylie Siek, for assistance with sample status or to arrange for sample submission to our Oakdale laboratory. Kylie Siek, Director of Client Services Pace Analytical Life Sciences 1281 Helmo Ave. North Oakdale, MN 55128 (w) 651.294.0838 (c) 612.327.2573 kylie.siek@pacelabs.com Click [HERE](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/analysis-request-form-pace-analytical-fillable-form-.pdf) to access our Analysis Request Form Finally, please know that we are very grateful for the work that you have entrusted to our team over the years. We will continue to work hard to support your current needs in our Oakdale laboratory and to bring full services back to the San German laboratory as soon as possible. Sincerely, Greg Kupp **Contact:** Pace Analytical Life Sciences Greg Kupp | VP, COO P: 612.210.8656 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Webinar on Environmental Sustainability Through Technology to be held April 16th](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/env-webinar/) **Published:** April 15, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Advances in the environmental arena over the last five to seven years have resulted in some of the more significant changes to programs in several decades. This discussion hopes to highlight some of these changes in technology, regulation, and emerging markets, and introduce advances in environmental chemistry taking advantage of the opportunities these changes allow. Other highlights of this webinar will include information on our EZ Soil and Reduced Volume Technology processes. Johnny Mitchell joined Pace National in 2014 with over 25 years’ experience in the environmental laboratory field and is a respected expert in groundwater chemistry and petroleum hydrocarbon programs. Johnny spent several years serving as a National Program Director where he developed and implemented an environmental impact liability management approach to upstream oil and gas exploration activity, maintained a consulting role with industrial clients, implemented new methodologies as needed, and frequently spoke on the chemistry of groundwater and sampling programs as a member of Marcellus Shale Coalitions Technical Committee (MSC), Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA). This Webinar has Ended. Please contact the organizer for more information: . **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace's Johnny Mitchell to Speak at Association of Environmental Engineering Geologists Chicago Chapter](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/johnny-mitchell-speaks-at-aeg/) **Published:** May 10, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Pace’s own Johnny Mitchell will be lending his expertise at this year’s Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists Chicago Chapter event on May 21st. Johnny will be discussing updates in technology and regulation, as well as advances in the environmental arena over the last five to seven years that have resulted in significant changes to programs in several decades. More information on the event is below: **Location:** Francesca’s Fiore 7407 West Madison Street Forest Park, Illinois 60130 (708) 771-3063 **Program Topic:** Emerging Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry Speaker: Mr. Johnny Mitchell, Vice President of Operations, Pace Analytical National Center for Testing & Innovation **When:** Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Cocktails @ 5:30 pm Dinner @ 6:00 pm Presentation following dinner **Cost:** $35 Members $40 Non-Members $15 Students and Professors **RSVP**: To By 12 PM Monday, May 20, 2019 **Program Topic:** This talk will highlight changes in technology, regulation, and advances in the environmental arena over the last five to seven years that have resulted in significant changes to programs in several decades. Emerging potential contaminants of concern have risen out of these regulatory and technical advances, most significantly the growing emphasis on perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAs). The most recent Method Update Rule from the USEPA, published final in 2018, made a significant change to the process for determining analytical detection limits. Technology advances include the first major modification to Mass Spectroscopy since the 1980s, resulting in opportunities for sensitivity and specificity not common for the EPA methods historically. Laboratories in partnership with the regulatory agencies are continuing to develop innovative ways to advance environmental analytical chemistry using these newly improved technologies as well as the emerging technologies with liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectroscopy. **Speaker Biography:** Johnny Mitchell is the Vice President of Operations, Pace Analytical National Center for Testing & Innovation (PNCTI), Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. A graduate of David Lipscomb University with a B.S. in Biochemistry, Mr. Mitchell also completed four years post bachelor’s research in Toxicology at the University of Mississippi. Mr. Mitchell has over 25 years’ experience in: - The environmental analytical laboratory fields and analytical data validation. - Proficient in both organic and inorganic methods. - Expert in groundwater chemistry and petroleum hydrocarbon programs including the Marcellus Shale Coalition. - Ground Water Chemistry Workgroup for the EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study. - Completed accreditation in Incident Command through FEMA. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Announces Support For The ENFOS Experience Remediation Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/enfos-experience/) **Published:** May 23, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Pace Analytical and ENFOS would like to invite you to [The ENFOS Experience 2019](http://go.enfos.com/conference2019) – a remediation strategy and data technology conference designed specifically for remediation executives and professionals. September 24th-25th, join some of the brightest minds in the environmental liability management field at the Fairmont Austin for two days of presenting and discussing data strategies, cutting-edge practices and how to push the upper limits of your project and portfolio performance. This year features a dream team of speakers from the remediation industry from companies such as **Dow, PG&E, Total S.A., Univar Solutions, Cumberland Farms, The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, Valero, Nutrien, Pace Analytical, AECOM, Arcadis, Golder** and more. **Conference Highlights:** The definitive collaborative remediation conference – focusing on topics such as enterprise business intelligence, innovative and emerging information technologies, software implementation success stories, and operational excellence strategies all centered around the environmental remediation function. - Over 20 presenters from industry, consulting, and technology showcasing their data stories and strategies in a concise, visual format. - Breakout sessions focused on how ENFOS solutions are used to solve key business problems. - Training sessions for the new ENFOS Data Insights Module and more. - A special ENFOS Artificial Intelligence presentation featuring the results of ENFOS AI projects. - A keynote speaker in Jim Davidson – a NYT best selling author, resilience expert and a longtime environmental professional. - Two networking events (Monday’s evening reception and Tuesday’s networking dinner) for the 150 attendees and guests - The venue is the brand-new, world-class Fairmont Austin, located in the heart of Downtown Austin. We suggest registering early to take advantage of the Early Bird discount, the reduced Fairmont rate and to ensure a spot! Attendance is capped at 150 this year to ensure an intimate, tight-knit atmosphere. [**For registration and more details: Click here.**](http://go.enfos.com/conference2019) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Judith Morgan Receives Dr. Charlie W. Carter Award at NEMC](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/judith-morgan-award/) **Published:** August 13, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** At this year’s National Environmental Monitoring Conference (NEMC) in Jacksonville, FL, Judith Morgan, VP and Chief Compliance/Training Officer here at Pace Analytical, was announced as the recipient of the Dr. Charlie W. Carter Award. The award is given to one recipient each year who exemplifies Dr. Charlie W. Carter’s passion for “advancing the environmental testing industry by providing critical scientific expertise and support” as described on the [NEMC.com](https://www.nemc.us/carter-nominate.php) website. Dr. Charlie W. Carter is remembered for “being a leader in the industry and one you could always count on pushing the envelope to help the environmental measurement, monitoring, and laboratory community excel in meeting the highest levels of integrity and quality.” Highly regarded as one of the best-known compliance professionals in the industry, with over 30 years of experience, Ms. Morgan is without a doubt an inspiration to her co-workers here at [Pace Analytical](https://www.pacelabs.com/) and to colleagues across the industry. Congratulations on this incredible achievement. [![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/NEMC-1024x683.jpeg "NEMC – Pace Analytical")](http://events.watermissions.org/site/TR?fr_id=2141&pg=entry) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [EPA Heightens Expectations for Public Water Systems](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/epa-heightens-expectations-for-public-water-systems/) **Published:** March 27, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## Pace Environmental Sciences – March 2020 **EPA Heightens Expectations for Public Water Systems** Pace Analytical® stands ready to support the EPA’s call for heightened attention to our nation’s public water systems. Unsafe drinking water can lead to serious illness and access to clean water for drinking and handwashing is critical during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Pace national network of laboratories support many [environmental](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/) regulations covering drinking water testing, wastewater discharge monitoring, air monitoring, environmental assessment and remediation, and several others. As a business providing Essential Public Health Services, we remain fully operational and are offering extended services to support commercial and public labs while keeping employees safe. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Purchases Laucks Testing Laboratory Extending Lab Network to West Coast](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-laucks-west-coast/) **Published:** May 1, 2009 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Acquisition Extends Pace’s Laboratory Network to the West Coast. **Content:** **Minneapolis, MN, February 19, 2008 (Pace Analytical Services, LLC.)** (Pace Analytical) is pleased to announce that, effective February 19, 2008, Pace Analytical Services, Inc., has purchased the assets of Laucks Testing Laboratory, Inc. in Seattle, Washington. Laucks is a full-service analytical laboratory with vast experience in all facets of DOD, CERCLA, RCRA and CWA programs. For more than 100 years, Laucks has provided analytical chemistry and microbiological services for environmental, industrial manufacturing, clinical, pharmaceutical, toxicological and mineralogical customers and offers one of the most extensive listings of approved testing parameters certified by the Washington Department of Ecology. Laucks Testing Laboratories, Inc., was founded in 1908. The laboratory started by providing assay services for the Alaska gold rush. For the past 35 years, Laucks has focused mainly on environmental testing serving both the local market and the federal market. Laucks’ senior management team has extensive experience with the Army, Navy and Air Force environmental programs. Pace is also pleased to announce that Kent Patton will oversee this new west coast location for Pace as Senior General Manager. Kent has more than 20 years experience in this industry – most recently as a Vice President at ESC and North Creek Analytical prior to that. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “We are excited to add a Pace location in Seattle. We have retained an experienced staff from Laucks and will be focused on building a strong Pace facility to serve our west coast customers. This new west coast location for the Pace Analytical network represents both geographic expansion as well as enhanced specialty services offering by adding explosives testing capabilities. This expansion will improve service coverage for Pace’s current clients and will provide Laucks’ clients with the most complete depth of expertise, capacity, products, services, locations and longevity in the environmental testing industry. The acquisition of Laucks enables Pace to provide more efficient service for its West Coast clients and more laboratory capacity for the federal market. Effective immediately, Pace will begin transitioning Laucks’ laboratories to Pace Analytical in all internal and external communications and operations. Pace Analytical Services, Inc. is the second largest environmental testing laboratory company in the United States. Operating a nationwide network of eleven laboratories and nine service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that covers the nation. Pace prides itself in providing clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient online data management. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc., Purchases ELAB, Inc.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-purchases-elab-inc/) **Published:** June 9, 2009 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Acquisition Improves Pace’s Laboratory Network to coverage of Florida. **Content:** **Minneapolis, MN, August 1, 2008 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** is pleased to announce that, effective August 1, 2008, Pace Analytical Services, Inc., has purchased the assets of ELAB, Inc. in Ormond Beach, Florida. ELAB is a full-service analytical laboratory with strong experience in drinking water analysis. For more than 20 years, ELAB has provided analytical chemistry and microbiological services for environmental, industrial manufacturing, toxicological, remediation and site investigation customers and offers an extensive listing of approved testing parameters for soil, water, wastewater and drinking water. Hank Ashby, the majority owner of ELAB, and Andre Rachmaninoff, the laboratory operations director, will join Pace and continue in the business. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “We are excited to add a Pace location in Florida. We have retained an experienced staff of 62 employees from ELAB and will be focused on building a strong Pace facility to serve our customers in the southeastern United States.” The new Ormond Beach lab and Tampa service center locations in Florida for Pace Analytical represent both geographic expansions as well as enhanced specialty services offerings. ELAB’s clients will have access to a much broader and deeper capability to support their environmental testing needs. Effective immediately, Pace will begin transitioning ELAB to Pace Analytical in all internal and external communications and operations. Pace Analytical Services, Inc. is the second largest environmental testing laboratory company in the United States. Operating a nationwide network of twelve laboratories and ten service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that cover the nation. Pace prides itself in providing clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient online data management. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc., Purchases Northern Analytical Labs Inc.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-purchases-northern-analytical-labs-inc/) **Published:** June 11, 2009 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Acquisition to Improve Pace's Laboratory Service Coverage to Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and the Dakotas **Content:** **Minneapolis , MN , December 1, 2008 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to purchase the assets of Northern Analytical in Billings, MT. Northern is a high quality laboratory focused on meeting the environmental testing needs of their customers in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and the Dakotas. The lab will continue to offer routine testing services in the Billings laboratory and transition some of its service offerings to Pace’s Minnesota laboratory. The Billings lab will be equipped with the latest Pace LIMS architecture and begin offering 24/7 on-line data availability through PacePort – Pace’s web access portal – in the near future. Northern’s president and owner, Kathy Smit, has agreed to continue to work with Pace Analytical after the purchase. Kathy will continue to guide the technical operation in the near term and work to develop Pace’s customer base in that region of the country as well. Northern has provided analytical chemistry for environmental, commercial, industrial and various government organizations for many years and offers an extensive list of approved testing parameters for soil, air and water. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “We believe that Northern Analytical is an ideal opportunity for Pace Analytical to enhance its service offerings in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and the Dakotas. I am pleased to have Kathy Smit and her team representing us in this market.” The new Pace Montana lab will provide full service environmental as well as enhanced specialty service offerings through its Minnesota lab. Northern Analytical’s clients will now have access to a much broader and deeper capability to support their environmental testing needs. Effective immediately, Pace will begin transitioning Northern Analytical to Pace Analytical in all internal and external communications and operations. Pace Analytical Services, Inc. is the second largest environmental testing laboratory company in the United States. Pace operates a nationwide network of fourteen laboratories and nine service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that cover the nation. Pace prides itself in providing clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient online data management. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Dioxin testing: Pace successfully completes A2LA evaluation process that includes an assessment of the laboratory's compliance with ISO/IEC 17025](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/dioxin-testing-pace-successfully-completes-a2la-evaluation-process-that-includes-an-assessment-of-the-laboratorys-compliance-with-isoiec-17025/) **Published:** April 19, 2010 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## Successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process and assessment of Pace’s compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 On March 22, 2010, Pace Analytical received approval for accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) in the environmental field of testing for EPA Methods 1613B, 8290A and Method 1668A in Potable Water, Non-potable Water, Solid Hazardous Waste and Tissue Matrices. This means that Pace Analytical is now certified to provide [Dioxin and Dioxin-like compounds testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/dioxin-furan/) for all branches of the U.S. Military in accordance with the DOD QSM v4.1. In addition, Pace Analytical Services, LLC, has successfully completed the A2LA evaluation process that includes an assessment of the laboratory’s compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 –and was granted accreditation to perform testing in dietary supplements, food products and animal feedstocks by EPA Methods 1668A, 1613B and 8290A in accordance with ISO 17025. This meets European Union and most other international requirements for these matrices. To attain A2LA Accreditation for testing activities identified in the DoD QSM 4.1, laboratories are required to fulfill the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, as well as the DoD requirements found in QSM 4.1 and associated appendices. A Scope of Accreditation is issued to a laboratory which identifies the specific parameters, matrices, preparation, and analytical methods. Pace Analytical’s Scope of Accreditation is available upon request. Pace Analytical Services, LLC is the second largest environmental testing firm in the United States –operating a network of laboratories and service centers nationwide. Pace provides analytical testing, field sampling services, pharmaceutical, and [medical device testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/), and onsite laboratory operation and management services. For more than 30 years, Pace has been providing project support for a diverse range of commercial, industrial, engineering and government sectors. Pace Analytical prides itself in providing clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient online data management. ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/A2LA-Test-Cert-April-2010.jpg "A2LA Test Cert April 2010 – Pace Analytical") **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc., Purchases Alpha Omega Environmental Laboratory](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-purchases-alpha-omega-environmental-laboratory/) **Published:** April 30, 2010 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Acquisition will improve Pace Laboratory Services to clients in the State of Ohio*** **Minneapolis, MN, April 30, 2010 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical is pleased to announce that it has purchased the assets of Alpha Omega Environmental Laboratory LLC. in Columbus, OH. Alpha Omega is a high quality laboratory focused on meeting the environmental testing needs of its customers in Ohio and surrounding states. Alpha Omega has provided analytical chemistry for environmental, commercial, industrial and various government organizations and offers an extensive list of approved testing parameters for soil and water. The company will continue to offer routine testing services at the Columbus laboratory and will also begin offering the full complement of services available through Pace Analytical. The Columbus lab will be equipped with the latest Pace Analytical LIMS architecture and begin offering on-line data availability through PacePort in the near future. The new Pace Analytical Ohio lab will provide enhanced specialty service offerings through the Pace Analytical laboratory network. Alpha Omega’s clients will now have access to a much broader capability to support their environmental testing needs including: the analysis of air samples, biological tissue, dioxin/furan and dioxin-like compounds. The addition of Alpha Omega will bring the number of Ohio VAP approved Pace Analytical laboratories to three, and further enhance the breadth of services offered to the Voluntary Action Program in the State of Ohio. **Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented:** “With the addition of Alpha Omega’s laboratory, our objective is to improve and expand service to our Ohio customer base. With the support of our Indianapolis and Pittsburgh laboratories and the rest of the Pace Analytical organization, we believe that we will be able to meet and **exceed** all of our customers’ needs in the Ohio market.” The acquisition was finalized on April 30th and began operating as Pace Analytical on May 1. Pace Analytical Services, Inc. is the second largest environmental testing laboratory company in the United States, operating a nationwide network of sixteen laboratories and nine service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that cover the nation. Pace Analytical prides itself in providing clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient online data management. **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Welcomes Bob Dempsey - the New General Manager for the Florida Lab.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-welcomes-bob-dempsey-the-new-general-manager-for-the-florida-lab/) **Published:** June 1, 2010 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** [Read More…](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Bob_Dempsey_JUNE2010_1announcement_1.pdf) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc., Purchases Laboratory Division of Northeast Technical Services, Inc. in Virginia, MN](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-purchases-laboratory-division-of-northeast-technical-services-inc-in-virginia-mn/) **Published:** March 31, 2011 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Acquisition will improve access to Pace laboratory services in northern Minnesota*** **Minneapolis, MN, April 1, 2011 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical is pleased to announce that it has purchased the assets of the laboratory division and a portion of the field sampling division of Northeast Technical Services, Inc. (NTS) based in Virginia, MN, as well as the associated Laboratory-Service Center in Duluth, MN. NTS is a high quality laboratory focused on meeting the environmental testing needs of their customers throughout Minnesota and surrounding states. NTS has provided sampling and analytical services for environmental, mining, commercial, industrial and various municipal and state government organizations and offers an extensive list of approved testing parameters for soil and water. The company will continue to offer routine testing services in the Virginia and Duluth locations and will also begin offering the full complement of services available through Pace Analytical. Our plans include continued growth in the northern Minnesota market to meet the growing demands of that market for years to come. The new Pace Virginia and Duluth labs will provide enhanced specialty service offerings to the Pace laboratory network including expanded geographical coverage within Minnesota, additional low level mercury capacity, and mine process testing. In addition, customers in northern Minnesota will now have access to a much broader capability to support their environmental testing needs including the analysis of air samples, biological tissue, dioxin/furan and dioxin-like compounds. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “This addition accomplishes one of our key objectives of providing better access to Pace services in the northern Minnesota market. We understand the importance of a local presence and look forward to growth of the laboratory in Virginia, MN.” The acquisition was finalized on March 31st and began operating as Pace Analytical on April 1. For more than 30 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services for a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of seventeen laboratories and eleven service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that cover the nation. Pace prides itself in providing clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient and reliable online data management. **Contact:** **Pace Analytical Services, Inc.** Sarah Cherney General Manager – Minnesota Laboratories (612) 607-6354 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Environmental Business Journal recognizes Pace with Silver Medal for achievements in growth in 2010.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/environmental-business-journal-recognizes-pace-with-silver-medal-for-achievements-in-growth-in-2010/) **Published:** March 31, 2011 **Author:** Dan-Admin **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Purchases Xenco Boca Raton, FL Laboratory](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-purchases-xenco-boca-raton-fl-laboratory/) **Published:** July 26, 2011 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Acquisition will provide our customers with a stronger Pace presence in South Florida*** **Minneapolis, MN, July 25, 2011 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical, an industry-leading provider of environmental testing services, is pleased to announce that it has purchased the assets of the Xenco Boca Raton laboratory as well as the Miami Lakes Service Center. The acquisition will allow Pace to better serve the industry-specific needs of its diverse client-base in Florida. With operating facilities in Ormond Beach, Boca Raton (Pompano Beach), Miami Lakes and Tampa, Pace will provide its customers with a broader range of environmental testing capabilities and specialty services than any analytical lab in the southeastern U.S. The laboratories will operate as a part of a fully integrated, laboratory network and Florida business unit under the direction of Bob Dempsey, General Manager at the Ormond Beach laboratory, and Jeff Graham, Senior General Manager over the Southeast. XENCO Boca Raton will continue to work with the Pace management team during the ownership transition. Jack Dullaghan,COO, and Greg Whitman, CSO, of Pace will oversee operations, quality assurance, project management, and sales and marketing. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “We are excited by the opportunity to leverage the Pace brand and 30 year history of high-quality services and unparalleled coverage in terms of nationwide testing locations, additional lab capacity and certifications to our Florida customers. This addition accomplishes one of our key objectives of providing an even stronger Pace presence in the southeast U.S. We understand the importance of a local presence and look forward to the continued growth of our laboratory network in south Florida.” The acquisition was finalized on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Terms of the agreement are not disclosed at this time. For more than 30 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services for a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of eighteen laboratories and eleven service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that covers the nation. Pace prides itself in providing clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Visit us at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc., Purchases ERMI Environmental Laboratories of Allen, Texas.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-purchases-ermi-environmental-laboratories-of-allen-texas/) **Published:** November 22, 2011 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Acquisition will expand Pace Analytical’s environmental testing capabilities and create a stronger Pace presence in the southern United States.*** **Minneapolis, MN, November 22, 2011 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical, an industry-leading provider of environmental testing services, announced today that it has acquired ERMI Environmental Laboratories, a full-service environmental testing laboratory located in Allen, TX. ERMI will help accelerate Pace Analytical’s efforts to expand its environmental laboratory network and broaden its testing capabilities in order to better serve more clients in the southern United States. Established in 1983, ERMI Environmental Laboratories has focused on providing high-quality environmental testing services to a large diversity of industries including mining, utility, steel, pulp and paper, chemical, environmental, engineering, manufacturing and various government agencies. For more than 27 years, ERMI has been providing analytical support for the most demanding industrial and commercial applications in the U.S. ERMI’s core analytical services include: surface, drinking, waste, storm and ground water; solid, hazardous and liquid wastes; sediments and soils; plant and animal tissues and other sample matrices. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “ERMI’s reputation for service excellence and technical expertise complements our business model and broadens our capabilities for existing business in the southern U.S. market. ERMI’s clients will now have access to Pace’s incredible depth of specialty services to support their unique testing needs. This acquisition also provides close proximity to key corporate clients in the region.” The acquisition was finalized on November 21st. ERMI also operates a service center in Tulsa, OK, providing better access to the Oklahoma market for Pace. In the past 6 months Pace has expanded its lab network to include three more laboratories. For more than 30 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services for a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of eighteen laboratories and eleven service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that covers the nation. Pace prides itself in providing clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient and reliable online data management. Visit us at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc., Purchases Enviroscan Analytical™ Services Laboratory from Siemens Water Technologies](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-purchases-enviroscan-analytical-services-laboratory-from-siemens-water-technologies/) **Published:** May 14, 2012 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Acquisition will improve laboratory service offerings to clients in the State of Wisconsin*** **Minneapolis, MN, May 4, 2012** (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.) Pace Analytical, an industry-leading provider of environmental testing services, is pleased to announce that it has purchased the assets of Enviroscan Analytical™ Services laboratory in Rothschild, Wisconsin, from parent company Siemens Water Technologies. Enviroscan is a high quality laboratory focused on meeting the environmental testing needs of their customers in Wisconsin and surrounding states. Enviroscan has provided analytical chemistry for environmental, commercial and industrial organizations and offers an extensive list of approved testing parameters for soil and water. The laboratory assets will be relocating to the Pace facility in Green Bay and all laboratory work will transition to the Pace facility in Green Bay. Samples will be accepted by Pace at the existing Rothschild location through May, 2012. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “With the addition of Enviroscan, our objective is to improve and expand service to our Wisconsin customer base. With the support of our Green Bay and Minneapolis laboratories and the rest of the Pace organization, we believe that we will be able to meet all of our customers’ needs in the Wisconsin market.” The acquisition will be finalized with Enviroscan Analytical Services operating as Pace Analytical starting on May 4th. For more than 30 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services for a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of eighteen laboratories and eleven service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that cover the nation. Pace prides itself in providing clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient and reliable online data management. **Contact:** **Pace Analytical Services, Inc.** Mark Hampton Green Bay Sales Manager PH: 920.469.2436 Mobile: 262.339.2579 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc., Purchases Tritest, Inc.](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-purchases-tritest-inc/) **Published:** May 31, 2012 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Acquisition Will Enhance Pace’s North Carolina Laboratory Network and Service Offerings*** **Minneapolis, MN, June 1, 2012** (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.) Pace Analytical is pleased to announce that it has purchased the assets of Tritest, Inc., located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tritest is an environmental testing laboratory specializing in bioassay, metals, wet chemistry, microbiology and organics. The acquisition will further accelerate Pace Analytical’s efforts to expand its environmental laboratory network and broaden its testing capabilities in order to better serve more clients in the southeastern-southern United States. For the past 16 years, Tritest has built a distinguished reputation for uncompromising data quality, customer service and technical expertise in providing testing for water and soil. Founded in 1996, the lab serves over 500 public drinking water systems, wastewater facilities and consulting firms and is certified by the EPA for wastewater, drinking water, soil and sludge analysis. Tritest has provided analytical support for a wide range of commercial and industrial companies, municipalities, agricultural producers and government agencies. The new Pace Raleigh lab will provide enhanced specialty service offerings through the Pace laboratory network. Tritest’s clients will now have access to Pace’s full spectrum of environmental testing services, including: the analysis of air samples, biological tissue, radiological, dioxin/furan and dioxin-like compounds. Pace plans to make significant capital investments in equipment, infrastructure and IT at the Raleigh lab and will also begin offering 24/7 on-line data availability through PacePort in the near future. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “The addition of Tritest will strengthen our ability to serve our customers in North Carolina with the addition of new testing capabilities and the expansion of our courier networks. We are looking forward to continuing our growth in these attractive markets.” The acquisition will be finalized and begin operating as a part of the Pace Carolina lab network by June 1, 2012. Pace Analytical Services, Inc., is the second largest environmental testing laboratory company in the United States, operating a nationwide network of twenty environmental laboratories and ten service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that covers the nation. For more than thirty years, Pace has provided analytical support to major oil, chemical, transportation, mining and manufacturing companies and prides itself in offering clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient online data management. Visit us at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services: Hurricane Sandy Update](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-hurricane-sandy-update/) **Published:** November 2, 2012 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Pace offers a network of laboratory locations to ensure uninterrupted service for East Coast clients, as well as Rapid Response emergency disaster assistance.*** **Minneapolis, MN, October 30, 2012 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** With multiple laboratories located along the East Coast and the Gulf Coast, Pace Analytical has years of experience in “Hurricane Preparedness.” This week, as Hurricane Sandy causes evacuations and damage throughout the East Coast and inward, Pace is working with customers to provide uninterrupted operation of services, continuous access to critical data, and emergency analytical testing support through our Rapid Response program. **Pace Analytical labs have generator-powered back-ups for all major systems, including sample storage and incubators, to ensure continuous operation in case of power outages.** In addition, all Pace laboratory locations are equipped with complete back-up systems for data. Customers can access this data at anytime—from virtually anywhere—with PacePort, Pace’s online data management system. **All Pace laboratories are currently open and accepting samples.** If you need assistance or have any questions during this hurricane event, please contact your local Pace representative or one of the main laboratory lines listed below: **Raleigh, NC Lab** P: 919.834.4984 **Eden, NC Lab** P: 336.623.8921 **Wilmington, NC Service Center** P: 910.610.5964 **Charlotte, NC Lab** P: 704.875.9092 **Asheville, NC Lab** P: 828.254.7176 **Pittsburgh, PA Lab** P: 724.850.5600 Pace also provides Rapid Response services to assist our clients during floods or natural disasters. Contact the Rapid Response line at 877.859.7778 or via email at: . Pace Analytical Services, Inc., is the second largest environmental testing laboratory company in the United States, operating a nationwide network of 21 environmental laboratories and 12 service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that covers the nation. For more than 34 years, Pace has provided analytical support to major oil, chemical, transportation, mining and manufacturing companies and prides itself in offering clients—both on a national and local level—with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient online data management. Visit us at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Offers Rapid Response Emergency Analytical Services to Support Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-offers-rapid-response-emergency-analytical-services-to-support-hurricane-sandy-relief-efforts/) **Published:** November 5, 2012 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Pace has extensive experience in providing environmental disaster assistance for hurricanes and other natural disasters.*** **Minneapolis, MN, November 5, 2012 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical, an industry-leading provider of environmental testing services, has a Pace Rapid Response Team (PRRT) ready to provide environmental sampling and analytical testing support to assist in Hurricane Sandy clean-up efforts. With a Nationwide network of laboratories, including locations in New York, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, Pace has the convenient locations and broad capacity to provide a wide range of services—and the fast response requisite of environmental emergencies. When disaster strikes—from a natural disaster to a major fire, train derailment, oil spill, pipeline rupture or other event—the Pace Rapid Response Team is available to discuss urgent environmental options and implement a testing solution. PRRT responders are available 24-7 to ensure that sample containers are available, samples are collected appropriately, critical samples are expedited to the nearest laboratory, and rapid results are provided to decision makers on the scene. The PRRT can provide the following services and a flexible response to unique site challenges: - A national network of laboratories and responders - Courier of sample supplies to the scene - Expedited shipment services - 24/7 [laboratory staffing](https://www.pacelabs.com/scientific-professional-services/scientific-staffing/) and data reporting - On-site technical support and sample logistics - Rapid laboratory results to support tactical decisions - Quality data at all times to ensure defensibility; litigation support - Automated, on-line, easy to use data management tools The PRRT has extensive experience in a wide range of environmental disaster assistance including: - Derailments - Fires - Oil well fires - Pipeline breaks - Industrial chemical spills or leaks - Hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters (\*Pace can provide references for these types of work upon request.) **Contact the Pace Rapid Response Team at:** PH: 877.859.7778 Email: Pace Analytical Services, Inc., is the second largest environmental testing laboratory company in the United States, operating a nationwide network of 21 environmental laboratories and 12 service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that covers the nation. For more than 34 years, Pace has provided analytical support to major oil, chemical, transportation, mining and manufacturing companies and prides itself in offering clients—both on a national and local level—with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient online data management. Visit us at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/). **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Provides Testing Support for University of Minnesota Study Linking Use of an Antibacterial Agent in Soap to Contaminants in Freshwater Lakes](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-provides-testing-support-for-university-of-minnesota-study-linking-use-of-an-antibacterial-agent-in-soap-to-contaminants-in-freshwater-lakes/) **Published:** January 25, 2013 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Chuck Sueper leads Pace’s HRMS group in the analyses of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs).*** **Minneapolis, MN, January 25, 2013** (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.) Pace Analytical, an industry-leading provider of environmental testing services, provides analytical services to support a recently published University of Minnesota study. The findings indicate a direct link between an increase in levels of triclosan—a common antibacterial agent— and an increase in levels of selected PCDD isomers. These results were based on the analytical results from sediment core samples taken from several Minnesota lakes. Chuck Sueper, HRMS Technical Director at Pace, aided the study through consulting on the analytical approach, setting up the expanded analytical method, coordinating the analyses, and validating and reporting the results. Pace Analytical has been involved with this research for several years. For the initial study, Pace extracted samples for triclosan and its derivatives and for PCDDs and PCDFs that form when triclosan is exposed to sunlight in the presence of chlorine. The triclosan / triclosan derivative extracts were provided to the University of Minnesota for analysis, while Pace performed the analyses for PCDDs and PCDFs. The current study has been in process for the last two years. For this study, Pace extracted and analyzed for PCDDs and PCDFs. The scope was increased, so those same extracts were also tested for selected tri- and tetra-brominated dibenzo-p-dioxins (TBDDs). **Dioxin and furan testing** Extensive research has concluded that exposure to dioxins and furans can result in biochemical and biological effects in animals and humans. Since these ubiquitous compounds accumulate in biological tissues, dioxins and furans have been in the environmental spotlight for several decades and have more recently fallen under the scrutiny of the global food community. The Pace Analytical Services Dioxin Laboratory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is at the forefront of dioxin / furan testing, having served the evolving global dioxin testing market for many years. The highly experienced Pace Analytical scientific staff performs dioxin / furan testing in virtually any matrix, utilizing the latest instrumentation and following USEPA methodologies. Read the University of Minnesota press release here: [www1.umn.edu/news/news-releases/2013/UR\_CONTENT\_428124.html](http://www1.umn.edu/news/news-releases/2013/UR_CONTENT_428124.html) To read the full research paper, visit the [Environmental Science and Technology](http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es3045289) website. Read about the University of Minnesota study in the news: Star Tribune: [www.startribune.com/local/187826601.html](http://www.startribune.com/local/187826601.html) Pioneer Press: [www.twincities.com/ci\_22422574/university-minnesota-study-finds-increase-household-soap-ingredient](http://www.twincities.com/ci_22422574/university-minnesota-study-finds-increase-household-soap-ingredient) Pace Analytical Services, Inc., is the second largest environmental testing laboratory company in the United States, operating a nationwide network of 20 environmental laboratories and 14 service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that covers the nation. For more than 34 years, Pace has provided analytical support to major oil, chemical, transportation, mining and manufacturing companies and prides itself in offering clients—both on a national and local level—with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient online data management. Visit us at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/). **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Four Indiana businesses join Indiana Partners for Pollution Prevention](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/four-indiana-businesses-join-indiana-partners-for-pollution-prevention/) **Published:** June 13, 2013 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Indiana’s Partners for Pollution Prevention (Partners) welcomed four new members to the program during the organization’s quarterly meeting hosted by Purdue University’s Environmental and Ecological Engineering Division on June 5.*** ***Minneapolis, MN, January 25, 2013 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)*** The inductees are: Da-Lite Screen, a brand of Milestone AV Technologies, LLC - Located in Warsaw - For over 100 years, Da-Lite has been designing, manufacturing and marketing the most comprehensive line of projection screens in the world. Today, Da-Lite offers a wide selection of proprietary projection screen fabrics and materials. Monarch Beverage Company/EF Transit - Located in Indianapolis - EF Transit is the logistics branch of Monarch Beverage Company; Indiana’s largest distributer of beer and wine. Each day, EF Transit trucks transport some 60,000 cases of beer and wine from the Indianapolis distribution center to more than 7,000 Hoosier retail accounts. Guiding these activities is a singular mission statement and a set of principles created by employees. **Pace Analytical Services, Inc.** - **Located in Indianapolis** - **Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Indianapolis laboratory offers an extensive range of high quality analytical services. The laboratory is housed in a 22,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility and specializes in the analysis of soil, water and waste for a wide range of parameters.** Stanley Security Solutions - Located in Indianapolis - Stanley Security Solutions, formerly known as Best Access Systems, has been in the lock manufacturing business for many years. This facility has been successful in making quality product while maintaining a safe work environment for its employees. Additionally, Stanley Security Solutions is an environmentally conscious facility that strives to conserve energy, minimize waste, and prevent pollution. The four businesses join 67 other Indiana facilities and companies that have joined Partners by pledging to implement pollution prevention in their operations and activities. The Partners organization began in 1998 and is comprised of Indiana industries, businesses, nonprofit organizations and governmental entities that are interested in pollution prevention and the financial and environmental benefits pollution prevention projects can bring. Partners hold quarterly meetings and an annual conference and trade show that provide networking opportunities and feature speakers on a variety topics, including updates on environmental regulations and pollution prevention success stories. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM’s) Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance works closely with the Partners by coordinating the program and promoting and encouraging networking opportunities, voluntary pollution prevention activities, and participation in state recognition programs. “Companies that implement pollution prevention measures often save money because efficiency is gained in their manufacturing processes, raw materials are saved, and less waste is generated,” said Rick Bossingham, assistant commissioner for the Office of Compliance Support at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). “Companies that take the Partners’ pledge promote environmental stewardship in a number of ways by involving their employees in company projects, taking part in community activities, and networking with other businesses.” The next Partners meeting will be held in Plainfield on September 25th and 26th at the Annual Pollution Prevention Conference. Information about the Indiana Partners for Pollution Prevention can be found at www.idem.IN.gov/ppp. Businesses who wish to learn more about the program or receive emails about upcoming events may contact Rachael Yanni, program coordinator with IDEM, at (317) 234-4053 (direct), (800) 988-7901 (toll free), or . ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Indiana-Partners.jpg "Indiana Partners – Pace Analytical") *In the photo (left to right): Indiana Partners for Pollution Prevention executive director Ron Allen of Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, and Rick Bossingham, IDEM assistant commissioner, welcome Karl Anderson, Pace Analytical Services, Inc., as a new member of the program.* **Pace Analytical Services, Inc.**, is the second largest environmental testing laboratory company in the United States, operating a nationwide network of 20 environmental laboratories and 14 service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that covers the nation. For more than 34 years, Pace has provided analytical support to major oil, chemical, transportation, mining and manufacturing companies and prides itself in offering clients—both on a national and local level—with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient online data management. Visit us at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/). **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Opens a New Service Center in Southeast Michigan](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-opens-a-new-service-center-in-southeast-michigan/) **Published:** August 27, 2013 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** [Read More…](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Michigan.pdf) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Purchases Heritage Environmental Services’ Commercial Laboratory Lab Acquisition in Indianapolis Supports Pace’s Growth Plans for the Midwest Market](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-purchases-heritage-environmental-services-commercial-laboratory-lab-acquisition-in-indianapolis-supports-paces-growth-plans-for-the-midwest-market/) **Published:** October 8, 2013 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Minneapolis, MN, September 30, 2013** (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.) Pace Analytical, the second largest environmental testing firm in the U.S., announces the acquisition of the commercial laboratory operations of Heritage Environmental Services, LLC, an environmental firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. Heritage’s commercial laboratory is a leading testing source for groundwater quality and waste characterization in the Midwest. Heritage’s laboratory has been serving environmental markets for over 30 years and has a strong, loyal customer base. The combination of Heritage lab and Pace Analytical’s Indianapolis lab operation will create one of the most capable full service environmental laboratories in the Midwest. Heritage Environmental Services has also established an alliance and a long-term partnership with Pace Analytical to continue to serve their testing needs going forward. The Heritage lab staff, including project managers and technicians, will continue to serve customers under the Pace banner going forward. As partners, Pace and Heritage Environmental Services will find many more ways to expand Pace’s “best in class” laboratory analytical services in the markets they serve. Steve Vanderboom, the CEO of Pace Analytical commented: “This combination of two very strong laboratories will create a capability that will serve our customers very well. I believe that our combined team of over 100 experienced professionals in Indianapolis will be able to perform projects and offer services that the two separate laboratories could not perform. We welcome the Heritage team members to Pace and look forward to providing new services in our partnership with Heritage.” Commented Jeff Laborsky, President of Heritage Environmental Services: “The long term partnership with Pace will create the best opportunities for Heritage Environmental’s customers and employees going forward which was the driving factor in determining our path forward in the commercial laboratory business. Heritage and Pace will work closely together to ensure a seamless transition with Heritage employees joining the Pace team for continuity. As long term partners, Heritage and Pace will work together to offer service around the United States, while identifying ways we can help our mutual and prospective customers solve larger environmental remediation problems and challenges. We believe this is a win-win solution, and we are pleased to work closely with Pace Analytical for many years to come.” **About Pace Analytical** For 35 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of twenty laboratories, four specialty services laboratories and twenty service centers. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Pace’s specialty analytical services include air toxics, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-3 testing, radiochemistry and now forensics. Visit Pace Analytical at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/) Visit Heritage Laboratory at **Contact:** Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Greg Whitman | CSO P: 704.574.4093 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Opens New Service Center in Richmond, VA](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-opens-new-service-center-in-richmond-va/) **Published:** December 5, 2013 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***New location expands comprehensive market presence of Pace’s Carolinas environmental laboratory network.*** **Minneapolis, MN, December 5, 2013** (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.) Pace Analytical, the second largest environmental testing firm in the U.S., announces the opening of a new service center, located in Richmond, Virginia. This strategic location is part of Pace’s Carolinas laboratory network, which includes laboratories in Asheville, Charlotte, Eden and Raleigh, North Carolina, as well as a service center in Wilmington, North Carolina. Commented Ron Kerr, Regional Sales Manager, Carolinas: “This strategic location will help to better serve our customers in Northern Virginia, linking them to our laboratory locations in Raleigh, Huntersville and the rest of the Southeast.” The Richmond service center is backed by Pace’s extensive laboratory network, which provides nationwide coverage—including locations and certifications. Pace delivers full-service environmental capabilities and is NELAC certified, making it a “one-stop shop” for environmental testing services. Additional offerings include a flexible response to demand, online data access and management through PacePort and specialized EDDs. The Richmond service center is open for sample drop-off and bottle cooler supplies from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with sample pick-ups available by appointment. **Pace Analytical’s Richmond Service Center** 7130 Mechanicsville Turnpike Mechanicsville, VA 23111 For more information, contact: **David B. Stoneman** Service Center Manager P: 804.559.9004 | C: 804.229.7586 E: **Rachel Burruss** Client Service Technician P: 804.559.9004 E: **About Pace Analytical** For 35 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of twenty laboratories, four specialty services laboratories and twenty-one service centers. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Pace’s specialty analytical services include air toxics, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-3 testing, radiochemistry and now forensics. Visit Pace Analytical at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical’s Florida Lab Adds Testing Method to Support the West Virginia Chemical Spill](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analyticals-florida-lab-adds-testing-method-to-support-the-west-virginia-chemical-spill/) **Published:** January 20, 2014 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** On January 9, 2014, 4-methylcyclohexane methanol (MCHM) spilled into the Elk River in Charleston, WV. The spill contaminated the drinking water supply of approximately 300,000 people in the area. MCHM is an unregulated compound and as a result had no documented test method applicable to its analysis. In response to demand for analysis of drinking and surface water samples, Pace Analytical rapidly developed the EPA’s drinking water test method for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) 524.2 for this purpose. Pace’s MCHM Method Detection Limit (MDL) is 0.025 mg/L and Reporting Limit (RL) is 0.050 mg/L. Pace is certified by the State of WV for analysis by 524.2. For additional information, please contact Pace Analytical 8 East Tower Circle Ormond Beach, FL 32174-8759 P: 386.672.5668 **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Services, Inc., Purchases Analytical Chemistry Laboratory of Braun Intertec Corporation in Bloomington, MN](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-services-inc-purchases-analytical-chemistry-laboratory-of-braun-intertec-corporation-in-bloomington-mn/) **Published:** July 2, 2014 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ***Acquisition will expand Pace service offerings and capacity*** **Minneapolis, MN, July 1, 2014 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical and Braun Intertec Corporation are pleased to announce that Pace has purchased the analytical chemistry laboratory of Braun Intertec located in Bloomington, MN. Braun Intertec is one of the premier geotechnical, materials testing and environmental consulting companies in the upper Midwest. Pace Analytical will work with the newly acquired analytical chemistry lab capabilities to provide a full suite of services to its national customer base. Pace Analytical will add the Industrial Hygiene testing capabilities of Braun Intertec, providing a new service offering to its customers around the country. The Braun Intertec analytical chemistry laboratory, along with most of its laboratory employees, will be relocated to the Pace Analytical laboratory in Minneapolis, MN. Pace will establish a service center for sample delivery and sample bottle pick up at the Braun Intertec facility in Bloomington. The key employees serving the Braun Intertec customers have accepted positions with Pace Analytical and will continue to work with their customers going forward. The Pace Analytical alliance will provide Braun Intertec and their customers with enhanced specialty service offerings including dioxin, biological tissues, air toxics, environmental forensics, compound specific isotope analysis, radiochemistry, PCB congeners, low level mercury, stack sampling services and much more. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “This addition will allow us to expand our service offerings, increase our capacity and add some great people to help serve our customers even better. We are excited about the opportunity to support Braun Intertec with their business needs in the future.” Jon Carlson, CEO of Braun Intertec, stated: “The sale of our analytical chemistry lab to Pace Analytical is a strategic move for both Braun Intertec and Pace Analytical. It speaks highly of the skills and integrity of our laboratory team, the vast majority of whom are now part of the Pace Analytical team. Braun Intertec is planning a long-term partnership with Pace Analytical to provide the majority of our analytical chemistry needs, and we look forward to working with Pace Analytical to provide superior service to our mutual clients.” The acquisition was finalized on June 30, 2014. The former Braun Intertec analytical laboratory operations will begin working as Pace Analytical effective July 1. For the past 35 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services for a broad range of clients, markets, industries and government agencies. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of twenty-three laboratories and twenty service centers with a list of certifications and accreditations that cover the nation. Pace prides itself in providing clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient and reliable online data management. Based in Minneapolis, employee-owned Braun Intertec (www.braunintertec.com) is a premier engineering, environmental consulting and testing firm with more than 700 employees located in multiple Twin Cities offices, as well as in Duluth, Hibbing, Mankato, Rochester and St. Cloud, MN. Braun Intertec also has offices in Bismarck, Dickinson, Fargo, Minot and Williston, ND; La Crosse and Milwaukee, WI; Cedar Rapids, IA; and Jourdanton, TX. Braun Intertec subsidiaries include Agile Frameworks, LLC, based in St. Paul, MN; and Braun Intertec Geothermal, LLC, based in Minneapolis, MN. Visit Pace Analytical at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/) **Contacts: Pace Analytical Services, Inc.** Sarah Cherney | Senior General Manager Minnesota Laboratories P: 612.607.6354 E: **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Pace Analytical Purchases Belmont Labs](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/pace-analytical-purchases-belmont-labs/) **Published:** November 3, 2014 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Acquisition in Ohio Supports Pace’s Growth Plans for the Great Lakes Market **Content:** **Minneapolis, MN, November 3, 2014 (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.)** Pace Analytical, the second largest environmental testing firm in the U.S., announces the acquisition of Belmont Labs, a full-service environmental testing laboratory located in Englewood, OH. Belmont is a leading testing source for groundwater, wastewater, drinking water and bacteriological samples in Ohio. Belmont Labs has been providing analytical testing services to environmental markets since 1990 and has earned an outstanding reputation for building a strong, loyal customer base. Belmont provides NELAC and Ohio Drinking Water/VAP certification and services that include drinking water testing, NPDES sample analysis and routine groundwater, surface water and soil sample testing. Belmont Labs supports municipal/industrial customers with unique value-added services such as wastewater field sampling, bacteriological analysis and monitoring services to ensure drinking water sampling frequencies are in compliance with local, state and federal regulations—as well as completion of industrial self-monitoring reports. Belmont’s lab staff—including project managers, chemists, field technicians and couriers—will continue to serve customers under the Pace banner going forward. With the combined resources of the Pace Analytical network to support them, this laboratory will help expand Pace’s analytical services in Ohio and the surrounding region. Steve Vanderboom, the CEO of Pace Analytical, commented: “The addition of Belmont Labs provides Pace with a strategic geographic location to better serve our existing clients and to continue our growth in the Great Lakes Region. We will connect this laboratory to our Indianapolis laboratory to better serve our Ohio customers. Belmont brings a strong reputation for excellent customer service and also add sample collection capabilities.” **About Pace Analytical** For 36 years, Pace Analytical has provided comprehensive analytical testing and emergency disaster response services to a broad range of clients, markets and industries. Today, Pace Analytical is recognized as the industry’s second largest environmental testing firm in the United States, operating a nationwide network of twenty-two laboratories, including four specialty services laboratories and twenty-four service centers. Pace prides itself in providing both national and local coverage with exceptional service, legally defensible data, and convenient and reliable online data management. Pace’s specialty analytical services include air toxics, vapor intrusion, biota analysis, sediment testing, dioxin/furan analysis, drinking water analysis, UCMR-3 testing, radiochemistry and forensics. Visit Pace Analytical at [pacelabs.com](https://www.pacelabs.com/) Visit Belmont Labs at [www.belmontlabs.com](http://www.belmontlabs.com/) **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [Instrument Business Outlook Interview With Johnny Mitchell](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/environmental-sciences/instrument-business-outlook-interview-with-johnny-mitchell/) **Published:** July 20, 2020 **Author:** Dan Denno **Content:** ## COVID-19 Testing in Wastewater Opens Up Market Possibilities **Instrument Business Outlook article posted July 15th, 2020** Johnny Mitchell of Pace Analytical® was interviewed by Instrument Business Outlook recently to discuss COVID-19 Testing in Wastewater. Read the full article [here.](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/instrument-business-outlook-pace.pdf) **Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **News Categories:** Analytical + Environmental **Divisions:** Analytical + Environmental --- ### [ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Integrated CMC Development of Gene Therapies](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/webinar-integrated-cmc-development-of-gene-therapies/) **Published:** September 15, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Integrated CMC Development of Gene Therapies Therapeutics that manipulate gene expression are a rapidly growing segment of biopharmaceuticals that address unmet medical needs. However, gene therapies usually include both nucleic acid and protein components, exponentially increasing the complexity of the development tasks needed to meet the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) requirements of the FDA. **Topics covered in this webinar:** - Strategies to accelerate analytical and formulation development of gene therapy drugs - Characterization approaches for drugs containing both protein and nucleic acids - Methods needed for process and analytical control of gene therapy drugs **Who should attend:** - Analytical Development Scientists - Formulation Scientists - Gene Therapy Researchers - Vaccine Development Scientists [ ](https://info.pacelabs.com/integrated-cmc-development-of-gene-therapies-registration) [ Watch our Webinar ](https://info.pacelabs.com/integrated-cmc-development-of-gene-therapies-registration) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Enzyme-Nano Interactions: Implications of Nanomaterials on Cytochrome P450 Enzymes By Nishan Shah, Ph.D](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/nishan-shah-phd-publication-in-aaps-news-magazine-enzyme-nano-interactions/) **Published:** September 15, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Nishan-Shah-200x300.jpg "Nishan Shah – Pace Analytical") Check out Nishan Shah, Ph.D’s publication in AAPS News Magazine! [Read More…](https://www.aapsnewsmagazine.org/articles/2020/mar20/cover-story-mar20) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Pharmaceutical Development of Oligonucleotides](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pharmaceutical-development-of-oligonucleotides-webinar/) **Published:** September 30, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Pharmaceutical Development of Oligonucleotides Oligonucleotides are an emerging class of DNA and RNA therapeutics that address a number of unmet medical needs. As with many biopharmaceuticals, the complex structure of oligonucleotides makes their large-scale synthesis both challenging and imperfect. A number of impurities are generated during manufacturing, many of which are hard to identify using available analytical methods. Furthermore, the use of chemical modifications and formulations that expand the functionality and delivery capabilities of these therapeutics pose additional analytical challenges and potential risks. **In this webinar you will learn:** - Specifications and analytical methods for therapeutic oligonucleotides - Innovative analytical method development for therapeutic oligonucleotides - Advanced characterization methods for therapeutic oligonucleotides **Who should attend:** - Analytical Development Scientists - Formulation Development Scientists - Developers of Therapeutic Oligonucleotides - CMC Drug Development Team Members [ ](https://info.pacelabs.com/pharmaceutical-development-of-oligonucleotides-registration-0) [ Watch our Webinar ](https://info.pacelabs.com/pharmaceutical-development-of-oligonucleotides-registration-0) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Live Webcast: Understanding Polymorphism to De-Risk Drug Development](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/understanding-polymorphism-to-de-risk-drug-development/) **Published:** October 2, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 11am EDT| 8am PDT| 4pm BST| 5pm CEST** **Event Overview:** Determining the polymorphism of a drug—the propensity of a molecule to crystallize in different crystalline arrangements, to form crystalline salts and/or non-salt cocrystals—allows for rational selection of the proper solid form/polymorph for further development. In this webcast, learn about the basic concepts of the physical phenomenon of crystalline polymorphism in drug molecules and the techniques used to discover and characterize polymorphs. Explore the effects that different polymorphs may have during drug dissolution and solubilization in the body and resultant bioavailability levels. The benefits of understanding possible polymorphs from a commercial business and risk reduction standpoint will be explored. **Key Learning Objectives:** 1. Review the definitions of drug solid form, polymorphism, crystallinity, and amorphicity. 2. Understand the physical nature of polymorphism and the techniques used to find polymorphs, salts, and cocrystals. 3. Develop an appreciation of the importance of profiling polymorphism in drugs for the following factors: - - As a key component of selecting the proper solid form for development - As a necessary inclusion in key regulatory filings - As an asset for intellectual property filings, which can prevent competitors from legally formulating your drug using a polymorph not under patent protection. **Who Should Attend:** Scientists, managers, and regulatory professionals involved in small molecule drug development, from early-stage preformulation through late-stage approval. ## Speakers: ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Steven-Johnston.jpg "Steven Johnston – Pace Analytical")**Steven Johnston, P.h.D.** Director Pharmaceutical Development Pace Analytical Life Sciences Steven is a 20+ year pharma veteran. He began his career in protein science in crystallography, with key first publications in the ubiquitin/proteasome system (UCH-L3, Reg-alpha) and immunology (IL-12). Steven attained a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Utah in 1998 and completed post-doctoral work at Wyeth. After post-doc, Steven expanded into structural bioinformatics at the Whitehead Institute, where he created and brought to practice a structural bioinformatics initiative as a member of the Biocomputing Core Facility. Steven later joined the Pharmaceutical Development Department at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in 2005, focusing on small molecule preformulation, solid form discovery and structural elucidation. At Vertex, Steven was a leader on the teams that brought forth three breakthrough drug approvals, Incivek (HCV), Kalydeco (CF) and Orkambi (CF). He is currently a Director of Pharmaceutical Development at Pace Analytical Life Sciences, where he focuses on oral and parenteral delivery of small molecules and peptides/proteins. [ ](https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=MJHEMAIL&eventid=2716471&sessionid=1&key=F9FB44174E5F727DBE6F4F28C5B7A83C®Tag=&sourcepage=register) [ Register Here ](https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=MJHEMAIL&eventid=2716471&sessionid=1&key=F9FB44174E5F727DBE6F4F28C5B7A83C®Tag=&sourcepage=register) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [On-Demand Webinar Lyophilized Drug Product Development](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/lyophilized-drug-product-development-on-demand-webinar/) **Published:** October 19, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Summary:** In an effort to improve stability and shelf life of a drug, the active ingredients in many therapeutics are typically mixed with a number of other inactive chemicals. The end result of this process, called formulation, is commonly a liquid solution or suspension. However, for certain drugs, which are prone to degradation or aggregation, alternative processes, like freeze-drying, are effective to improve stability. Freeze-drying, also called lyophilization, is a technique used to generate dry drug products with improved stability and acceptable shelf life. [**Click here for more information and to sign up today!**](https://info.pacelabs.com/lyophilized-drug-product-development-registration) --- **In this webinar you will learn:** - A general understanding of the use and advantages of the lyophilization process - The lyophilization process, abilities and limitations - The process by which a freeze-dried pharmaceutical product is developed --- **Who should attend:** - Small Molecule Drug Product Development - Biologics Drug Product Development - Chemical Biology - Biotech startups ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Luca-Ogunleye.jpg "Luca Ogunleye – Pace Analytical") Presenter: **Presenter Luca Ogunleye, PhD** Associate Director, Pharmaceutical Development Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC Biography: Luca Ogunleye, PhD, has extensive knowledge in lyophilization processes and formulation development of small molecule and biological drug substances. He received his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Arizona and completed a industrial postdoctoral program at Wolfe Laboratories (Now Pace Analytical Life Sciences) focused on the development of novel and complex molecules (proteins and oligonucleotides) as well as lyophilization technologies, characterization of solid dose forms (DSC, TGA, XRPD and FDM) and design of formulations predominantly applicable to parenteral and oral pharmaceuticals. At Pace Analytical Life Sciences, Luca has procured, installed and setup new equipment for lyophilization process development and is Pace Life Science’s resident expert and trainer for lyophilization product development. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Analytical Purchases P3 Scientific of Oakdale, MN](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-analytical-purchases-p3-scientific-of-oakdale-mn/) **Published:** May 1, 2009 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC has purchased the assets of P3 Scientific, Inc. in Oakdale, MN. **Content:** **Minneapolis, MN, April 06, 2007** (Pace Analytical Services, Inc.) Pace Analytical is pleased to announce that, effective April 6, 2007, Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC has purchased the assets of P3 Scientific, Inc. in Oakdale, MN. P3 Scientific operates a life sciences testing facility in Oakdale that services the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. The life sciences laboratory of Pace in Minneapolis, MN, will be combined into P3’s Oakdale laboratory facility. The combined laboratory operation will be the leading life sciences testing laboratory in Minnesota focusing on pharmaceutical and [medical device testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/). P3 Scientific was founded by its owner, Mr. William David, and employed a staff of approximately 80 people at the time of the sale. The P3 laboratory is a full service pharmaceutical chemistry and microbiology testing facility. It operates within a strict cGMP quality system and has been successfully audited by the FDA. The combined business will operate under the direction of Greg Kupp, Pace Analytical Life Science’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, who joined Pace Analytical about six months ago. Prior to joining Pace, Greg was the Director of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Client Services for Lancaster Laboratories in Lancaster, PA, one of the leaders in the field of pharmaceutical testing in the United States. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical Life Sciences, commented, “The combination of P3 Scientific and Pace brings together the two leading commercial laboratories in Minnesota to create a stronger pharmaceutical and medical device testing capability. We believe that our customers will derive significant benefits from this combination.” Pace Analytical also operates a testing facility in San German, Puerto Rico, which serves the pharmaceutical and medical device industry with microbiological analysis, chemical analysis and facility validation services. The combined operations of P3 Scientific and Pace Life Sciences provide USP compendial testing, raw materials testing, a broad spectrum of microbiology capabilities, facility validation support, chemical characterization for medical devices, and finished product testing—including product stability and product release. Other services include stability storage, analytical and microbiological method development, extractables/leachables studies, and research capabilities. Questions about service offerings can be directed to Jim Wheeler at (612) 607-6353. Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC is a sister company of Pace Analytical Services, Inc., the second largest environmental testing laboratory company in the United States. Pace Analytical ope rates a nationwide network of eleven laboratories and nine service centers. With certifications that cover most jurisdictions, Pace Analytical offers an array of unique services, capabilities and project support for thousands of professionals in industry, pharmaceutical, engineering, consulting and government. Pace prides itself in providing clients – both on a national and local level – with exceptional service, legally defensible data and convenient online data management. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Life Sciences Regulatory Accreditation and Audit Milestones](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-regulatory-accreditation-and-audit-milestones/) **Published:** June 9, 2009 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Pace Analytical Life Sciences (PLS) reached several milestones over the past few months in regards to regulatory accreditation and audits. **Content:** **Oakdale MN, April 20, 2008** – Pace Analytical Life Sciences (PLS) reached several milestones over the past few months in regards to regulatory accreditation and audits. In February of 2008 PLS successfully added new methods to the existing scope of ISO 17025 accreditation. In addition, PLS successfully hosted a re-accreditation audit in support of the requirements of international standard ISO/IEC 17025, demonstrating “technical competence in the field of testing.” The ISO audit was followed by a four-day, combined FDA Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI)/General Inspection audit performed during the first week of March, 2008. The result of the FDA visit was one FDA 483 observation, which was addressed prior to the close of the audit. Copies of the EIR will be available to PLS clients upon request. Following these two audits Gregory Kupp, VP/COO of Pace Analytical Life Sciences, commented, “We were extremely pleased with the success of our two most recent regulatory audits, which confirms the fact that our Quality Management System can successfully withstand regulatory scrutiny and allows us to continue to confidently support the pharmaceutical and medical device industries with their testing needs”. Pace Analytical Life Sciences is a full service contract analytical testing laboratory providing chemistry and microbiology testing services to the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. Services include methods development/validation, raw material testing, stability testing and storage, product release testing, chemical characterization, and residual chemical analysis. Questions about service offerings can be directed to Jim Wheeler at (651) 294-0807. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Life Sciences Expands Stability Storage Capacity](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-expands-stability-storage-capacity/) **Published:** June 9, 2009 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Pace Analytical Life Sciences (PLS) recently expanded its cGMP stability storage capabilities, including the addition of over 2,500 cubic feet of additional storage capacity. **Content:** **Oakdale MN, December 1, 2008** – Pace Analytical Life Sciences (PLS) recently expanded its cGMP stability storage capabilities, including the addition of over 2,500 cubic feet of additional storage capacity. With the additional space pharmaceutical and medical device clients have access not only to the typical ICH stability conditions, but PLS is also now able to customize conditions for specific stability studies. In addition to the new chambers, enhancements were made to the overall electrical and back-up generator systems, assuring that studies are not impacted by the loss of power. “The investment in our stability program brings our storage capacity more in line with the overall capacity of our laboratory”, commented Greg Kupp, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “By combining this additional capacity with over 28 HPLCs and 15 GCs, Pace Analytical Life Sciences is capable of supporting stability studies of any size”. Pace Analytical Life Sciences is a full service contract analytical testing laboratory providing chemistry and microbiology testing services to the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. Services include method development/validation, raw material testing, stability testing and storage, product release testing, chemical characterization, and residual chemical analysis. Questions about service offerings can be directed to Jim Wheeler at (651) 294-0807. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [2008 Design of Medical Devices Conference](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/2008-design-of-medical-devices-conference/) **Published:** June 9, 2009 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Excerpt:** Pace Life Sciences presentation at the 2008 Design of Medical Devices Conference: Headspace Moisture Analysis in Medical Device Packages **Content:** ## Headspace Moisture Analysis in Medical Device Packages **B.A. Lindner, M. Curtis, J. Weissenrieder, and M. Schwab** Moisture levels in medical device packages influence a variety of crucial device properties, e.g. mechanical properties, corrosion and leak rates, drug potency, and ultimately shelf life. This is especially true for drug releasing and biodegradable device materials. It is therefore important to establish a high degree of control and accuracy of the humidity levels at all relevant stages in the production process as well as in the final package. In the current study we will demonstrate a newly developed method for accurate headspace moisture trace level analysis in medical device packages using extractive gas phase Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Volumetric aliquots were extracted, using a specially designed extraction assembly, from the headspace of medical device relevant packages. The headspace water concentration was analyzed using a validated gas phase FTIR system 1. Water bands in the spectral region 1600-2200 cm -1 were chosen for the quantitative analysis. Sample spectra were compared, with a least square fit procedure, to water reference spectra at known concentration. Accurate quantification was demonstrated for headspace water vapor concentrations to less than 100 ppm. This is considerably lower than feasible with conventional Karl Fischer titration for device packages relevant headspace volumes. The results of this study demonstrate the benefits of using extractive gas phase FTIR for low level moisture analysis of small headspace volumes. 1\. M. Curtis et al., Trace Level Moisture Analysis in Biomaterials, manuscript. Acknowledgements: Pace Analytical Life Sciences funded this study **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Analytical Life Sciences Launches New Website Design](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-analytical-life-sciences-launches-new-website-design/) **Published:** August 5, 2009 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Enhanced Website Functionality Provides Pace Analytical Life Sciences with More Visibility and Quicker Access to Key Services** **MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 4, 2009)** Being one of the best pharmaceutical and medical device contract analytical laboratories in the country is no small task, but Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Pace Analytical’s Life Sciences laboratory ( [life-sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) ) has done just that. Working directly with many local and national companies – ranging from top pharmaceutical and medical device corporations to small virtual companies – Pace Analytical Life Sciences has become a major player in the analytical and microbiological testing service market for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Combining analytical chemistry services designed to support pharmaceutical, medical device, and drug/device combination products with a full service microbiology laboratory, their service portfolio has established Pace’s Life Sciences laboratory reputation as a national contender among the top science and technology testing laboratories. Their services include qualitative and quantitative assessments of raw materials, finished products, packaging, and the assessment of manufacturing environments based on in-house developed, client-supplied, published, and/or compendial methods. Their expanding services are showcased on their new web site, created by St. Paul, Minnesota-based web design firm Plaudit Design (www.plauditdesign.com). “Based on the rapid growth of our Life Sciences Division, it was imperative that our new website showcase this unique business division ? one that supports a very competitive pharmaceutical and medical device industry. While Pace Analytical Services is now the second largest environmental testing laboratory, the new website is more representative of our company and the breadth of our services and analytical capabilities,” says Willam Blau, Marketing Communications Manager at Pace. **ABOUT PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.** **Pace Analytical Services, Inc. is a full-service sampling and analytical testing firm operating a network of laboratories and service centers nationwide. Pace provides analytical testing, field services, and onsite laboratory operation and management services. Their laboratories around the country perform services designed to cover the needs of a diverse range of businesses and industries.** **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Angela A. Strantz, Ph.D., Director of Microbiology at Pace Analytical Life Sciences, to present at Life Sciences Alley event this February](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/angela-a-strantz-phd-director-of-microbiology-at-pace-analytical-life-sciences-to-present-at-life-sciences-alley-event-this-february/) **Published:** January 28, 2010 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** [Read More…](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Angela_Strand_Environmental_Monitoring_in_Non.pdf) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Analytical Life Sciences announces successful completion of four-day site audit from Food & Drug Administration](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-analytical-life-sciences-announces-successful-completion-of-four-day-site-audit-from-food-drug-administration/) **Published:** April 7, 2011 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Oakdale MN, March 25, 2011** – Pace Analytical Life Sciences (PLS) announces successful and favorable outcomes following completion of a four-day site audit from a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Consumer Safety Officer, Minneapolis District Office, and an ISO surveillance audit. The audit by FDA resulted in no FDA-483 observations. Once available from FDA, copies of the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) will be available to PLS clients upon request. The audit by FDA initiated as a Routine Inspection audit and transitioned to a Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI). The audit was hosted in the Oakdale, MN, laboratory during the first week of February, 2011. Also during the first week of February, Pace Analytical Life Sciences hosted its annual ISO surveillance audit. The 1-day audit outcome was successful and PLS maintains ISO 17025 accreditation. Gregory Kupp, VP/COO of Pace Analytical Life Sciences, commented, “We were extremely pleased with the success of our recent regulatory audits. The outcomes affirm our commitment to delivering quality data to support our clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our business has enjoyed robust growth during the past 3 years since our last FDA audit, and we have remained focused on our Quality Management System.” Pace Analytical Life Sciences is a full-service contract analytical testing laboratory providing chemistry and microbiology testing services to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Services include methods development/validation, raw material testing, stability testing and storage, product release testing, chemical characterization, and residual chemical analysis. Contact: Jim Wheeler Director, Business Development Jim Wheeler at (651) 294-0807 **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Analytical Life Sciences Announces Successful FDA Audit For MN And Puerto Rico Laboratories](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-analytical-life-sciences-announces-successful-fda-audit-for-mn-and-puerto-rico-laboratories/) **Published:** September 12, 2011 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** San German, PR, September 6, 2011 – Pace Analytical Life Sciences (PLS) announces a successful and favorable outcome following completion of a three-day site audit from a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Consumer Safety Officer in the Puerto Rico District Office. The audit by FDA resulted in no FDA-483 observations. Once available from the FDA, copies of the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) will be available to PLS’ clients upon request. The audit by FDA was initiated as a Routine Inspection audit and was hosted in the San German laboratory during the first week of September 2011. This audit was the second FDA inspection of the Pace Analytical Life Sciences’ Quality System in 2011. During the first week in February, the Pace Analytical Life Sciences Oakdale (Minnesota) Laboratory hosted a four-day audit from a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Consumer Safety Officer in the Minneapolis District Office. The Oakdale audit by the FDA was initiated as a Routine Inspection audit and transitioned to a Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI). This audit also resulted in no FDA-483 observations. In total, the Pace Analytical Life Sciences’ Quality System was inspected by two different inspectors, originating from two different districts for a total of 7 days in 2011. A wide range of data including–but not limited to– extractable/leachable data, method validation, stability testing and storage, microbiology, raw material testing, [medical device testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/), equipment qualification/calibration/maintenance, software validation and investigation records were reviewed during these audits without a single FDA-483 being issued to either site. Steve Vanderboom, CEO of Pace Analytical Life Sciences, commented, “The result of the San German audit, combined with the successful audit in Oakdale, is a strong statement to our clients regarding our commitment to quality. It should provide our customers with confidence when selecting Pace as a GMP laboratory outsourcing partner.” Pace Analytical Life Sciences is a full service contract analytical testing laboratory providing chemistry and microbiology testing services to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Services include methods development/validation, raw material testing, stability testing and storage, product release testing, chemical characterization and residual chemical analysis. Pace Analytical Life Sciences operates two laboratories, one located in Oakdale, Minnesota, and the other in San German, Puerto Rico. We are FDA registered, DEA licensed and ISO/IES 17025 accredited. **Contact:** Jim Wheeler Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC Director, Business Development 1311 Helmo Avenue N. Oakdale, MN 55128 (651) 294-0807 office james.wheeler@pacelabs.com **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Successful Completion of ACLASS Audit Supports Pace Analytical’s Commitment to Providing Defensible, Quality Data](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/successful-completion-of-aclass-audit-supports-pace-analyticals-commitment-to-providing-defensible-quality-data/) **Published:** April 11, 2012 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Oakdale, MN, April 9, 2012** – Pace Analytical Life Sciences (PLS) announces successful completion of a two-day site audit by ACLASS that resulted in re-accreditation and retention of ISO 17025 certification. The audit was hosted in the Oakdale laboratory during the first week of January, 2012 and included a thorough review of the PLS Quality Systems, facilities, training programs, and equipment maintenance and calibration records. This audit was the third successful inspection of the Quality System at Pace Analytical Life Sciences within the past year. The Oakdale, Minnesota Laboratory hosted a four-day audit from FDA during February 2011, and the San German, PR, laboratory hosted a four-day audit from FDA during September, 2011. Both audits from FDA resulted in no FDA-483 observations. The Quality System at Pace Analytical Life Sciences has now been rigorously inspected by ACLASS and two different FDA inspectors within the past year. A wide range of data including training records, facilities records, method validation, stability storage, stability testing, microbiology, raw material testing, [medical device testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/), equipment qualification/calibration/maintenance, software validation, and investigation records were reviewed during these audits. “The results of these recent audits are very encouraging and are testaments to our ongoing commitment to providing our clients with defensible, quality data,” said Greg Kupp, Vice President / Chief Operating Officer of Pace Analytical Life Sciences. “Our quality systems have been audited to the highest GMP requirements and ISO standards. Our clients need us, their strategic laboratory partner, to maintain our quality systems to these highest standards and continue delivering thorough, complete and defensible data packages to meet their regulatory requirements.” Pace Analytical Life Sciences is a full service contract analytical testing laboratory providing chemistry and microbiology testing services to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Services include methods development/validation, raw material testing, stability testing and storage, product release testing, chemical characterization and residual chemical analysis. Pace Analytical Life Sciences operates two laboratories, one located in Oakdale, MN and the other in San German, Puerto Rico. Pace Analytical Life Sciences is FDA registered, DEA licensed and ISO/IES 17025 accredited. **Contact:** James Wheeler Director, Business Development James Wheeler at (651) 738-2728 **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Johnson & Johnson Puerto Rico Procurement Council Awards R&D Partner of the Year Recognition to Pace Life Sciences](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/johnson-johnson-puerto-rico-procurement-council-awards-rd-partner-of-the-year-recognition-to-pace-life-sciences/) **Published:** November 6, 2012 **Author:** Dan-Admin **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace's San German Location Holds Open House](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/san-german-open-house/) **Published:** June 29, 2017 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** On Friday, June 23rd, Pace held an open house at our new laboratory in San German, PR. This 14,000 sq ft addition sits adjacent to our existing 11,000 sq ft laboratory and represents a state of the art testing facility to support the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico and in the US Pace Analytical’s Life Sciences Puerto Rico laboratory, known as Pace Analytical Inc., has been operated by Pace Analytical since 2003. The laboratory was previously known as Caribbean Bio-Labs, Inc., which began operation in 1989. Pace Analytical Life Sciences is a full service, GMP contract laboratory providing chemistry and microbiology testing services to the pharmaceutical, medical device and biopharmaceutical industries. The San German facility includes 26,000 ft of laboratory that is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation. The laboratory is FDA registered and DEA registered with over thirty years of FDA audit history. The video below highlights this location. [Pace Analytical Life Sciences San German Laboratory](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWk7XSyMp9A&t=0s) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Puerto Rico Lab Update](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/hurricane-maria-update-2/) **Published:** November 9, 2017 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Minneapolis, MN November 9, 2017** Dear Valued Customers: Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico on September 20th; now seven weeks have passed. We are feeling very fortunate that our staff are well and are on the road to personal recovery. Their resilience is inspiring and we are grateful for their gracious spirits and positive attitudes. Amidst their personal recoveries, they have been diligent in their return to work, tending to client needs as well, and we have made great progress toward restoring full services. Today, I am happy to report that microbiology and chemistry testing services are back in full production within our San German laboratory. The only limitation persisting to services is from a reagent supply perspective, however, our Oakdale, MN laboratory will continue to provide backup support until all reagents and supplies are received. To date, we had provided all of the updates on our progress through email and radio communication to our customers in Puerto Rico. We have also posted updates to our website; all of which can be found on our News & Insights page: here. We recently realized that many of our customers are also supported by their colleagues within the US, and therefore we are now expanding our email notification to include our US-based customers as well. We are very fortunate in that our facility received only minor damage and has been operating with municipal water and electrical supply for the past few weeks. This enabled us to return to full operations much sooner than most other operations on the island and provides our customers with a reliable option for microbiology and chemistry testing services needed to bring their manufacturing plants back online. Late last week our internet and voice services finally came back online. However, the services are still intermittent and not yet fully reliable. In addition to the standard email addresses consistent with the firstname.lastname@pacelabs.com format, clients are also able to reach our staff using the alternate communication channels as described in our 13 Oct 2017 update. While the island still maintains a long road to recovery, I am encouraged by how quickly our operation was able to reestablish services and it gives me confidence that our customers will emerge from this natural disaster with a firm commitment to producing lifesaving and sustaining products within Puerto Rico. Thank you for your support over these past few weeks.​​ Sincerely, Greg Kupp, VP-COO Pace Analytical Life Sciences 612.210.8656 greg.kupp@pacelabs.com **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Life Sciences Ready for March 1st Changes to Residual Solvents](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pls-residual-solvents-changes/) **Published:** February 19, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** At Pace Analytical we understand the importance of keeping up with changes in the marketplace. On March 1, 2019, a revision of USP <467>, Residual Solvents, will become effective. This revision clarifies verification and validation requirements for use of the monograph for Class 1, 2, and 3 residual solvent determination in compendial and non-compendial materials. As part of the revision, USP <1467> has also been introduced to delineate verification and validation requirements. This chapter is also effective March 1, 2019. Pace Analytical Life Sciences (PLS) is prepared for the revision of USP <467>, and **we are ready to move forward with any related projects you may have**. Prior to this revision, PLS has routinely performed compendial verifications (CVs) on many compendial materials. In most cases, those compendial verifications already meet the requirements of revised USP <1467> to show that the methodology is suitable in the product matrix. PLS will continue to document these verifications in a cGMP complaint manner for samples submitted. For compendial materials that are new to PLS or that may not have had a sufficient CV, PLS is meeting the requirements of USP <1467> by performing a verification and sample analysis in the same analytical run. The verification is documented in a cGMP compliant manner. These self-verifying analyses save time and cost for PLS and our clients. PLS can also perform validations for products or alternative methods that meet USP <1467> requirements. We are prepared and ready to help our clients meet the revised requirements of USP <467>. Please feel free to reach out to any of our experts. **Contact:** Jim Wheeler 612-360-0597 **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [What is Gene Therapy?](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/gene-therapy-blog/) **Published:** September 4, 2019 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** One of the more exciting areas of growth within our [Life Sciences Division](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/) over the year has been the establishment of services designed to support the development of gene therapy. Gene therapy is designed to introduce genetic material into cells to compensate for abnormal genes or to make a beneficial protein. A gene that is inserted directly into a cell usually does not function. Instead, a carrier called a vector is genetically engineered to deliver the gene. Certain viruses are often used as vectors because they can deliver the new gene by infecting the cell. The viruses are modified so they can’t cause disease when used in people. Gene therapy falls into two main categories: - In vivo: Utilizes a direct injection of the gene therapy vector, carrying the desired gene, into the bloodstream or target organ. - Ex vivo: Removal of a patient’s cells, treating the cells with gene therapy, and re-infusing them back into the patient. Originally, gene therapy was focused on replacing a missing or defective gene within patient’s target cells. Gene therapy stalled in the early 2000s as adverse effects came to light associated with the delivery vector. Since that time the advent of safer vectors is enabling gene therapy to become a reality. Recent advances in gene therapy are designed to supplement the body with the production of proteins that can prevent or treat diseases. In other words, what makes gene therapy so exciting is that it offers the possibility of a permanent cure for many debilitating and terminal diseases. Within our Boston site, Pace Analytical Life Sciences is active in the actual design of the drug formulation of gene therapy candidates. Most of the dosage forms we develop are injectable products that use lipid nano-particles or virus-like particles to deliver the gene to the desired cell for treatment. Some formulations designed to treat lung diseases are inhalation products. Our team in Boston also develops the various analytical methods that are required to test these drugs to ensure they are safe and stable over time. Once a gene therapy candidate passes the early phase development supported by our Boston team, our Pace Analytical Life Sciences Oakdale operation takes over projects when they are subject to the more stringent FDA requirements, which are supported by the Oakdale Quality System. In 2018 and thus far in 2019, our Oakdale site has greatly expanded our capabilities to support gene therapy projects. We have invested in state of the art analytical equipment such as capillary electrophoresis, ultra-pressure liquid chromatography (UPLC), large molecule time of flight mass spectroscopy, and micro plate readers. Experts agree that it is a wonderful time to be in the field of gene therapy and that we can look forward to an increase in the number of diseases that are addressed by gene therapy technology. There are as many as 7,000 rare diseases where gene therapy may provide benefit, and each would have to go through a different regulatory process. We’ve only been active in this field at Pace Analytical Life Sciences for just over a year and a half, and the future looks very bright. We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting field that supports our mission to improve human health. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Life Sciences Supporting Essential Healthcare Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pls-supporting-essential-healthcare-services/) **Published:** March 20, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## Pace Life Sciences – March 2020 **Pace Life Sciences Supporting Essential Healthcare Services** Many Pace Life Sciences customers play a critical role in the healthcare industry to ensure patients receive the best treatments possible. As a provider of Essential Public Health Services, Pace is fully operational amid the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting our customers in their efforts to: - Provide various types of pain therapies that people rely on to help manage chronic and acute pain - Manufacture blood collection devices to support our nation’s blood supply - Produce intravenous solutions administered to many of the extremely sick - Support organizations on the leading edge of establishing vaccines for COVID-19 Over the course of the weeks ahead, Pace anticipates these customers are going to increase their production volume to ensure there is enough inventory to support the rise in demand. As a company – and individuals – we are grateful for the important work our customers are providing and for allowing Pace to play a role in their solution. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Supports Leading Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies in Active Pursuit of COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapies](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-supports-leading-biotech-and-pharmaceutical-companies/) **Published:** March 30, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## Pace Life Sciences – March 2020 **Pace Supports Leading Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies in Active Pursuit of COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapies** Pace Analytical® labs and facilities are fully operational, providing essential Public Health Services as noted by the CDC. Due to our advanced capabilities in the development and testing of gene therapies and other complex therapeutic modalities, Pace is proudly supporting several leading biotech and pharma companies actively developing COVID-19 vaccines and therapies. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Delivering Science Better, through Versatility: Virtual Audits & Lab Tours!](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/virtual-audits-and-lab-tours/) **Published:** April 20, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ## Pace Life Sciences – April 2020 **Pace Life Sciences – April 2020** Delivering Science Better, Through Versatility: **Virtual Audits & Lab Tours!** We have made the necessary adjustments to protect our employees and their families and to remain fully operational through the COVID-19 Pandemic. We understand that it is our duty to do everything we can to provide uninterrupted service so our customers can continue to do their important work. We continue to adapt and offer innovative solutions in place of normal operations as needed. In doing so, we have expanded our abilities to continue lab tours and audits in the safest, most appropriate way. Our experts will give live, virtual tours/audits – to create an experience as close of an in-person as possible. Prior to the tour we will provide a facility map so you can stay oriented as we guide you through our many lab spaces. The best part is – you control the experience! With live experts on the other end of the phone and video, you can ask questions and will be able to see everything you desire, at your tempo and in your style – for as long as you need! We miss having new and familiar faces on site and we hope to see you on a virtual tour soon. Our goal is to answer any and all questions you may have through the transparency of a live, virtual visit. To set up a tour, contact your Account Executive today! **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [On-Demand Webinar on Novel ADC Conjugates](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pls-webinar/) **Published:** July 10, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Summary:** Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are a novel class of drugs that combine the potency of small molecule drugs with the targeting capabilities of highly-specific antibodies. While there is a wide array of different biochemical methods used for making ADCs, each method can have a varying effect on the stability of these types of therapeutics. In addition, the production of antibodies can be inherently complex and heterogeneous. Together, these challenges present a significant barrier to companies engaging in ADC drug development. [Click here for more information and to sign up today!](https://info.pacelabs.com/novel-adc-conjugates-registration/) A novel ADC case study will be presented to highlight development success. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Transdermal Drug Delivery as a Promising Approach for Treating Alzheimer Disease by Nishan Shah, Ph.D](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/nishan-shah-phd-publication-in-aaps-news-magazine/) **Published:** July 14, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Nishan-Shah-200x300.jpg "Nishan Shah – Pace Analytical") Check out Nishan Shah, Ph.D’s publication in AAPS News Magazine! [Read More…](https://www.aapsnewsmagazine.org/aapsnewsmagazine/articles/2020/jul20/cover-story-jul20) **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Life Sciences Now Has Wyatt's AF4 Technology In Boston](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-now-has-wyatts-af4-technology-in-boston/) **Published:** July 30, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** We are one of the only CROs in New England with Wyatt’s AF4 in house. This instrument uses Field Flow Fractionation (FFF) to separate biomolecules based on size using lower pressures and without stationary column. The addition of new technologies keeps PLS at the front of early-phase development expertise with complex biomolecules. We have repeatedly proven to be a valuable partner to help progress candidates through clinic efficiently. Check out this video with two of our experts, Tyler Dost and Shashank Shukla, Ph.D., discussing the capabilities and advantages of this new instrumentation. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Live Webcast: Gene Therapy Development: From Methods to GMP Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/gene-therapy-development-from-methods-to-gmp-testing/) **Published:** August 3, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** **Live Webcast:** ## Gene Therapy Development: From Methods to GMP Testing Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST **Event Overview:** The molecular complexity, size, and higher-order structure of gene therapies create a unique challenge for pharmaceutical development. Discriminating, stage-appropriate, analytical and biophysical tools are key to fully characterizing and understanding routes of degradation that are unique to each drug substance on the path to producing a stable product and meeting rigorous safety guidelines. This webinar will provide insights into: - Characterizing aggregates to control stability and purity - Stability challenges faced during formulation and process development - Integrating analytical results for a complete picture of quality **Key Learning Objectives:** - Recognize the relationship between chemical degradation and physical instability of therapeutic macromolecules and how to address this through formulation - Review the CMC requirements for gene therapies - Observe a demonstration of analytical methods to assess gene therapy quality attributes **Who Should Attend:** - Formulation and analytical scientists - Executives in charge of CMC Development ## Speakers: ![](https://www.pacelabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ben-Buer.jpg "Ben Buer – Pace Analytical")Benjamin Buer is an associate director of pharmaceutical sciences at Pace Analytical, an integrated CMC drug product development CRO. Ben is an expert in pharmaceutical R&D and leads biologics drug product development by applying his deep knowledge of biophysical characterization and analytical methodology to design stabilizing formulations. Benjamin is the author or co-author of 11 publications and received a doctorate in chemical biology from the University of Michigan. **News Categories:** Life Sciences **Divisions:** Life Sciences --- ### [Pace Life Sciences now has Microflow Imaging Technology in Boston!](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/news-and-insights/life-sciences/pace-life-sciences-now-has-microflow-imaging-technology-in-boston/) **Published:** August 17, 2020 **Author:** Dan-Admin **Content:** Pace Life Sciences now has Microflow Imaging Technology in Boston! This microflow imaging (MFI) technology allows PLS to find stabilizing formulations by identifying common protein physical degredation pathways. We use other complimentary techniques (SEC, FFF and MALS) to look at chemical and physical stability of biotherapeutics. The continuous addition of new technologies keeps PLS at the front of early-phase development expertise. We have repeatedly proven to be a valuable partner to help progress candidates through clinic efficiently. 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