Almost 40% of food produced in the United States currently goes uneaten, while an estimated 2.8 million New Yorkers are considered food insecure. Looking to reduce food waste and aid its hungry residents, New York State passed the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law in April 2019. This new law will go into effect… Read More
Walden Helps County Officials to Better Plan for Future Expansion and Cost Savings Utility Infrastructure Assessments are a part of Walden’s Business and Transaction Advisory Services. These studies are comprehensive and help identify the ability of utility systems to remain operational, successful and grow. Although the requirements and circumstances will vary, Walden Environmental Engineering… Read More
Once a company recognizes that it produces potentially hazardous emissions, it should create an action plan to mitigate any risks and negative impacts. Fortunately, OSHA lays out a clear framework of controls to manage workplace hazards, enabling companies to create a pathway toward a safe work environment. 1. Eliminate the Source The preferred, and by… Read More
What is Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)? According to the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) is an area which is subject to flood events equal to or surpassing the 1% annual chance flood. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) floodplain management regulations are enforced in SFHA zones. Owners… Read More
New York recently adopted the first-in-the-nation drinking water standard for 1,4-Dioxane, establishing a maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 1 part per billion (ppb). In addition, New York announced MCLs for Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) at 10 parts per trillion (ppt). New Jersey also recently adopted MCLs for PFOA at 14 ppt and… Read More
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Protection Against Legionella Regulations effective July 6, 2016 (Regulations) describe requirements to protect individuals that may be affected by Legionella bacteria as a result of cooling tower or evaporative cooler operations (cooling units). The NYSDOH Regulations aim to reduce the risk of Legionella transmission with periodic maintenance and… Read More
In the world of Microgrids, major events continue to unfold in 2020: Microgrid Knowledge conducted its first Virtual Conference, The US House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released a road map with microgrids as part of the solution, and Microgrid interest and investment is at an all-time high. Global warming and the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More
Walden Environmental Engineering, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of four professional engineers to Vice President and the formation of the new Walden Management Committee which is intended to maintain the firm’s high level of service to clients while it continues to grow. The newly established Management Committee is comprised of Peter Brighton P.E.,… Read More
DSNY Are you a permitted solid waste management facility within New York City? If so, did you know that as part of your annual New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) permit renewal, exhaust emissions from all diesel and/or gas-powered equipment must be evaluated in accordance with US EPA Method 9 and 22 standards? That… Read More
Maintaining and keeping up to date Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) readily available at your facility, corresponding to hazardous substances used or present, is not only a regulatory requirement and needed for filing many reports and permits, but is also a necessary measure for keeping your facility’s employees safe. With summer quickly coming to a close,… Read More