
First Quarterly Stormwater Sampling Deadline of 2025 Approaching
If your facility is required to conduct quarterly stormwater sampling in order to comply with the New York State Department of Environmental...

How to Comply with OSHA’s Ladder Safety Requirements
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons estimates that 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries each year, and about 300 of those...

Conditional Exclusions for Solvent-Contaminated Wipes
In 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule that modified its hazardous waste management regulations for...

Sole Source Aquifers: A Lifeline for Many New Yorkers
Long Island may be surrounded by water, but would it surprise you to know that our drinking water only comes from beneath the surface? Specifically,...

Comment on NY’s Draft Phosphorus Guidance Levels by 3/11/25
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released draft quality guidance values for phosphorus in New York State...

Say Goodbye to Trichloroethylene in 2025
EPA Bans Trichloroethylene Trichloroethylene (TCE) has various uses, but it is commonly utilized as a solvent for cleaning, adhesives, and paints,...

Do Your Employees Know What to Do During an Emergency?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) When someone has a heart attack or other catastrophic injury that...

More on New York’s Drinking Water Source Protection Program
**Update: The application deadline was changed from 4pm on Friday, February 28 to 4pm on Friday, April 4. Program Goals and Focus The...

Apply for Grant Funding Through Two EFC Programs!
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) aims to assist communities and encourage the implementation of critical water quality...

Mulch Facility Temperature Monitoring Logs Required as Part of Solid Waste Annual Report
REMINDER: Temperature monitoring logs for mulch material windrows/piles are now required to be submitted for mulch processing and storage solid...