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Technical Solutions to Common Indoor Air Quality Issues in Schools

EMSL Analytical supports school administrators with laboratory testing services, inspection tools, and monitoring resources to create healthier learning environments.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, February 6, 2026 With millions of students and educators spending the majority of their weekdays inside schools, maintaining a healthy indoor environment is critical. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has outlined seven technical strategies to help schools address common indoor air quality (IAQ) challenges and promote safer, more productive learning spaces.   The EPA’s recommended solutions include: Provide Quality HVAC – Ensure HVAC systems are designed, operated,.......[Read More] [All News]

Ongoing Concerns Over Lead Water Service Lines and Potential Drinking Water Contamination

EMSL Analytical offers lead and other heavy metal testing services, sampling supplies, and user-friendly test kits to identify exposure hazards from water, air, soil, paint, dust, and bulk material samples.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, February 5, 2026 Over the last couple of years, there has been renewed attention to the public health risks associated with aging water service lines made from lead. As communities across the country work to identify and replace legacy lead pipes, health advocates have been emphasizing the importance of proactive testing to protect households, schools, and businesses from potential lead exposure.   For decades, lead was commonly used in water service lines, plumbing fixtures, solder, and.......[Read More] [All News]

Thousands of Junior Tennis Racquets Recalled Over Phthalate Exposure Risks

EMSL Analytical provides testing services to help companies prevent recalls and protect consumer health.

Toronto, Ontario, February 4, 2026 Health Canada has announced the recall of more than 2,700 junior tennis racquets after detecting phthalates in the butt cap of nine different models. The affected racquets, imported from China, were sold between July 2022 and July 2025. Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled products immediately and return them for a replacement. According to Health Canada’s recall notice, studies suggest that exposure to certain phthalates may cause reproductive and developmental issues in.......[Read More] [All News]

Advancing Cancer Prevention: Reducing Environmental Exposures During National Cancer Prevention Month

EMSL Analytical provides environmental, material, and industrial hygiene testing services and sampling resources to identify chemical, radiological, and biological hazards to protect workers and communities.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, February 3, 2026 Every February, National Cancer Prevention Month serves as an important reminder of the steps individuals and organizations can take to reduce cancer risk. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), cancer develops when certain genes undergo changes that alter how cells grow and function. While some genetic changes occur naturally during cell division, others arise from environmental exposures that damage DNA. As the NCI notes, “People can avoid some cancer-causing.......[Read More] [All News]

Identifying Mystery Odors Utilizing Advanced Air Quality Testing Services

EMSL Analytical provides air testing services, sampling supplies, and monitoring instruments to detect and resolve odor complaints from indoor and outdoor environments.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, January 30, 2026 EMSL Analytical, Inc., one of the nation’s leading environmental testing laboratories, is helping businesses, property owners, and municipalities uncover the sources of unexplained and unpleasant odors through comprehensive air quality testing and chemical analysis. Mystery odors can be more than just a nuisance, they can be indicators of chemical off-gassing, microbial contamination, or hidden pollution sources. Using advanced technologies, EMSL’s team of scientists.......[Read More] [All News]

Private Well Owners Urged to Regularly Test Their Water for Safety and Quality

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, and user-friendly test kits to evaluate water samples for chemical, microbial, radiological, and physical contaminants.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, January 29, 2026 Millions of households rely on private wells for their drinking water, yet unlike public water systems, private wells are not regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This means that the responsibility for ensuring water safety rests solely with the well owner. “Many private well owners assume their water is clean just because it looks clear and tastes fine,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “However, harmful.......[Read More] [All News]