There are a few primary instances when manufacturers should test their air quality: upon setting up a new operation or piece of equipment, to identify the source of any potential exposures to hazardous material, and to confirm that operations all meet regulatory requirements. Both the substances of concern and the circumstances will determine the appropriate… Read More
If you live in or own a facility in an area that is not served by sanitary sewers, your wastewater is likely discharged to a septic system on your property. Sewer systems carry sanitary wastewater away from your property to a municipal or private wastewater treatment plant, where the flow is treated before it is… Read More
Having now entered the fourth quarter of 2020, this is a good time to start thinking about preparing for your facility annual reports due in the upcoming first quarter of 2021. If your facility is in New York City (NYC) and is subject to Right-to-Know (RTK) reporting requirements, one such report to get started on… Read More
Do you work on construction projects in New York City? If so, you may be subject to the requirements of Local Law 196 (LL196), which was passed in 2017 and impacts safety training for construction workers. In response to a number of deaths in fall-related accidents on construction sites, New York City Council enacted a… Read More
City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Division of City Utilities is proud to present its annual workshop, titled 2020 Stormwater Management Advances: Technology and New Products. This year, the annual stormwater outreach program will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Walden is pleased to assist City Utilities by moderating this important education and outreach program. Throughout the… Read More
Employers can manage their hazardous emissions with careful planning and thoughtful engineering. With the proper controls in place, emissions of chemical vapor, dust or fine particles can be controlled to ensure workers’ safety. Engineering controls either minimize the generation of the contaminant or reduce the amount of contaminant in the air through various methods. It… Read More
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) for drinking water and the final version is expected yet this year. The Lead and Copper Rule was enacted in 1991 to regulate levels of lead in public drinking water. These revisions will be the first major update… Read More
The New York State Department of Conservation (NYSDEC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), whose leaders oversee the State’s Climate Action Council, recently appointed members to the newly created “Just Transition” Working Group as well as six (6) Advisory Panels that will work alongside the Council to implement changes intended… Read More
Joseph W. Burden is a Project Engineer at Walden Environmental Engineering. Joe received his Bachelor of Science in Coastal Zone Environmental Management and his Master of Science in Surveying with Land and Environmental Management from the University of Exeter, Camborne School of Mines in the U.K. Joe has provided design engineering and field management services for a… Read More
During these tremendously challenging times, we are all experiencing some new stressors in our every-day lives both in the home and at work. Challenges and routines have been replaced, intensified or removed out of our daily way of life. As an employer, Walden Environmental Engineering believes it is important to provide a comfortable, safe and… Read More