The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently released guidance on sampling, analysis, and assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in October of 2020. This guidance was developed by the DEC’s Division and Environmental Remediation (DER) to ensure consistency in analysis and reporting of PFAS. The new guidance outlines procedures for sampling… Read More

Suspected MacArthur Airport Groundwater Contamination Islip, NY Recent PFOA and PFOS Contaminant History Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFOA’s and PFOS’s) were a hot-topic issue in 2017. On March 3, 2017, 6 NYCRR Part 597 was amended to prohibit release of PFOA/PFOS-containing substances unless expressly authorized by the New York State Department… Read More

Groundwater Monitoring Well Installation Basics Groundwater monitoring wells are commonly installed at sites that are known to be or suspected to be contaminated by a variety of substances such as petroleum compounds or chlorinated solvents. Groundwater Quality Sampling Monitoring wells allow for the analysis of chemical, biological and/or physical properties of groundwater within an aquifer,… Read More

The presence of 1,4-dioxane in drinking water has been an on-going concern for many residents of Long Island, New York. 1,4-dioxane is a compound that has been used in a variety of industrial, manufacturing and agricultural operations. It readily mixes with water, and is typically released into the air, water and soil. When it is… Read More

Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFOA’s and PFOS’s) have been all over the news lately, but you may be asking yourself “why?”. Well, the United States Environmental Protection Agency(USEPA) Health Advisory Levels established in 2009 for Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) went from 200 and 400 parts per trillion (ppt) to 70 ppt, both individually… Read More

  On April 25, 2016, Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS) registration requirements at new facilities became mandatory for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA-acid), ammonium perfluorooctanoate (PFOA-salt), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS-acid), and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS-salt) with amendments to 6 NYCRR Part 597. Effective on March 3, 2017, the aforementioned compounds shall be added to 6 NYCRR Section 597.3, the list… Read More

Proposed Part 360 Regulations In early 2016, the NYSDEC proposed significant changes to New York State regulations regarding previously unregulated facilities, activities, and waste streams within the existing Part 360 solid waste management program. The proposed changes include modified permitting requirements for Transfer Stations, C&D Facilities, and Cooking Oil Processing Facilities. Based on comments received… Read More

On August 12th, 2016, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) listed the Stewart Air National Guard Base in Orange County as a Class 2A State Superfund site.  The Superfund listing was triggered by the State’s determination that Stewart Air National Guard Base is a significant source of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) detected at… Read More

Since the recent discovery of high concentration levels in the Hoosick Fall’s water wells and with Gabreski Air National Guard Base being declared a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) State Superfund Site, PFOA and PFOS and their effect on our health have been a hot topic of conversation.  Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and… Read More