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PCB Survey Is Now Required for Residential Homes in California
If you own a home in California—especially one built between the 1950s and early 1980s—there’s a new environmental requirement that’s moving from commercial buildings into the residential spotlight
Lead Water Testing for Child Care Centers in California (as of 2026) – Assembly Bill 2370 (AB 2370)
Lead exposure continues to be one of the most serious environmental risks for young children. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, drinking water can contribute up to 20% of a child’s total exposure to lead—a neurotoxin that can affect brain development, learning ability, and behavior.
21 Air-Purifying Plants That Help Reduce VOCs and Formaldehyde Indoors
While indoor plants offer a natural way to reduce traces of VOCs and formaldehyde, they are only part of the solution. Explore the science behind phytoremediation and learn why professional diagnostics are essential for ensuring a truly healthy, chemical-free indoor environment.
Is Mold Impacting Your Health? Here’s What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Mold may seem like a minor household nuisance—something a little bleach and elbow grease can clean up. But according to a recent episode of the Naturally Nourished podcast, mold can be far more than an unsightly inconvenience. It can quietly and persistently affect your health, disrupt your immune system, and contribute to a long list of chronic symptoms.
Do You Need an Asbestos Survey Before Demolition? Here’s What the NESHAP Regulation Says
Thinking about renovating your commercial building or older home? Before you start knocking down walls or tearing up old floors, there’s something important you should know.
Multifamily Radon Policy Updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Multifamily Radon Policy Updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Now that winter’s here, we thought it would be great time to share the latest multifamily radon updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “Enterprises”). The two organizations have aligned their...
PCB Survey Is Now Required for Residential Homes in California
If you own a home in California—especially one built between the 1950s and early 1980s—there’s a new environmental requirement that’s moving from commercial buildings into the residential spotlight
Lead Water Testing for Child Care Centers in California (as of 2026) – Assembly Bill 2370 (AB 2370)
Lead exposure continues to be one of the most serious environmental risks for young children. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, drinking water can contribute up to 20% of a child’s total exposure to lead—a neurotoxin that can affect brain development, learning ability, and behavior.
21 Air-Purifying Plants That Help Reduce VOCs and Formaldehyde Indoors
While indoor plants offer a natural way to reduce traces of VOCs and formaldehyde, they are only part of the solution. Explore the science behind phytoremediation and learn why professional diagnostics are essential for ensuring a truly healthy, chemical-free indoor environment.
Is Mold Impacting Your Health? Here’s What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Mold may seem like a minor household nuisance—something a little bleach and elbow grease can clean up. But according to a recent episode of the Naturally Nourished podcast, mold can be far more than an unsightly inconvenience. It can quietly and persistently affect your health, disrupt your immune system, and contribute to a long list of chronic symptoms.
Do You Need an Asbestos Survey Before Demolition? Here’s What the NESHAP Regulation Says
Thinking about renovating your commercial building or older home? Before you start knocking down walls or tearing up old floors, there’s something important you should know.
Multifamily Radon Policy Updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Multifamily Radon Policy Updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Now that winter’s here, we thought it would be great time to share the latest multifamily radon updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “Enterprises”). The two organizations have aligned their...
Drinking Water Testing – GSA Leased Facilities
New Water Testing Requirements for Public Buildings – What You Need to Know Here’s some good news about the health quality of our drinking water. The U.S. General Services Administration's Public Building Service (PBS) is now requiring public buildings to...
Why Water Quality Testing is Essential for Your Home
As we all know, you can’t live without water. And more importantly, you can’t live well without clean water. That’s why ensuring the quality of your home's water supply is crucial for your family's health and well-being. That’s where water quality testing...
Top 10 Signs Your Commercial Project Needs Environmental Testing
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment in your commercial property is crucial for the well-being of your employees and clients. Not to mention, a critical requirement of the EPA, which set up a regulation called NESHAP, which stands for National Emissions...
Asbestos Awareness – Common Misconceptions and Facts
Asbestos Awareness: Common Misconceptions and Facts Every Homeowner Should Know When it comes to knowing about asbestos, most homeowners typically understand that it is a health hazard that needs to be removed from their homes. However, most homeowners are still...
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