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Are you planning a VI Sampling Event before Spring?

by Will Elcoate | Thursday, 24 March 2022 09:15

Many States consider samples collected in “heating season” up to March 31st. Samples collected under the most conservative conditions can confirm the presence or absence of a completed Vapor Intrusion Pathway. Weather can extend these conditions into April provided it stays cold; buildings...


Case Study - Tetra Tech

by Catherine Weber | Tuesday, 15 March 2022 09:15
Learn how Alpha Analytical assisted Tetra Tech with routine testing, site investigation, site remediation, and long-term monitoring of PFAS contamination at the Martha's Vineyard Airport. 

Alpha Analytical Opens Cleveland Service Center

by Ben Dressman | Wednesday, 23 February 2022 16:17

Have you ever wished that your favorite lab, Alpha Analytical, had local bottle and cooler supplies available for collecting samples at the last minute when you have to conduct sampling on short notice? 


Emerging Contaminants Workshop and Networking Event in New Hampshire

by Catherine Weber | Wednesday, 23 February 2022 09:49

Join Alpha and BCONE for a half-day in-person workshop focusing on recent regulatory developments in NH/VT involving investigations of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS). The event will feature the following speakers:

  • Jim Occhialini, Alpha Analytical - PFAS Basics
  • Heidi Caprood,...

Alpha Issues Technical Bulletins Regarding  PADEP Updated Health Standards

by Eileen Snyder | Thursday, 27 January 2022 10:00

PADEP issued revised statewide health standards that were published November 20, 2021, in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for the PA Act 2 Land Recycling Program (25 Pa. Code Ch. 250). This update included revision of the Medium Specific Concentrations (MSCs) for several standards applicable to soil and...


Alpha Analytical Continues to Invest in Vapor Intrusion

by Will Elcoate | Tuesday, 25 January 2022 10:53
As we experienced an unprecedented demand for media at the close of last year, we are hopeful for a more positive and stable 2022. At this time, with the pandemic spiking again, we are being challenged on multiple fronts as many are in our industry. However, we remain committed to provide our...

New Educational Video: Best Practices for PFAS Sampling

by Meghan Sullivan | Monday, 03 January 2022 10:22

Join Alpha Analytical as we walk you through the proper sampling and handling techniques for collecting drinking water samples to be analyzed for polyfluorinated alkyl substances -- also known as PFAS. 

Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) chemical compounds are a class of emerging...


Christmas & New Year Holiday Hours

by Catherine Weber | Tuesday, 21 December 2021 10:49
In an effort to assist you with your project schedules during the upcoming holiday season, please note that our laboratory will be closed and will not be accepting samples on the following dates:

2021 Thanksgiving Schedule

by Catherine Weber | Monday, 22 November 2021 15:44

In an effort to assist you with your project schedules during the upcoming holiday season, please not that our laboratory will be closed and will not be accepting samples on the following dates:

Thursday, November 25 & Friday, November 26

Lab Closed


ASTM Publishes PFAS Analytical Methods Selection Guide

by Eileen Snyder | Friday, 19 November 2021 10:10

ASTM International Press Release

A new ASTM International standard will help laboratories to better determine the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in environmental samples. ASTM’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action developed the new...


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