We know that keeping your home, building, or business safe and toxin-free is a priority, and environmental testing is the first step to identifying potential environmental concerns and addressing them quickly. We also know that receiving environmental test results in a timely manner is crucial to the safety of both you and the occupants of...Continue reading
Whether you are a homeowner, a building manager for a commercial property, or a contractor, we know that keeping yourself, your clients, and your residents safe and healthy is your top priority, so here are a few signs that you should have the environment of your facility tested. Occupant Discomfort One of the most evident...Continue reading
The EPA is tasked with ensuring that Americans have clean air, land, and water. The EPA regulates drinking water for 8000 schools and childcare facilities in the US. That means the vast majority (roughly 600,000) of child-occupied facilities aren’t regulated. What’s in the water? The EPA set’s legal limits for 90 different contaminants, lead, and...Continue reading
And how ETC can help save your hard-earned cash! What is the EPA lead regulation? The EPA is the Environmental Protection Agency. Their mission is to help regulate and create laws that help to ensure health and human safety. They work to reduce environmental risks and lower the incidence of exposure and contamination. The EPA...Continue reading
For almost 30 years Environmental Testing and Consulting has been a woman-owned business. After a lengthy national certification process, we’re thrilled to announce our WBENC Status! ETC is a proud WBENC partner, and believes in this program. This program allows ETC to increase the worth of our partnerships with old and new clients alike! ...Continue reading
It can, but not all cement and concrete mixes do. While asbestos was once used in a whole slew of applications, usually it is – not- found in most poured concrete. (Most. There are always exceptions and one should always get a material tested before demolishing.). Asbestos was found in cement building materials such as...Continue reading
Detroit Lead Paint Inspections for Rental Properties F.A.Q. Since January 1st, 2010, Detroit has required all Rental property owners to have a lead clearance for their properties before they can be rented out to the public. The wording of this ordinance is clear, but to people unfamiliar with lead safety it can also be really...Continue reading