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February 2026

Perchlorate Regulatory Update: What Drinking Water Professionals Need to Do Next

Perchlorate Regulatory Update: What Drinking Water Professionals Need to Do Next

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Perchlorate is back in the regulatory spotlight due to a court ordered timeline, mandating U.S. EPA move forward on previously withdrawn rulemaking. In this post, we provide a refresher on perchlorate in drinking water, an update on what’s transpired since the initial court order, and what drinking water professionals can do to prepare. Perchlorate in […]

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urban apartment complex with playground. 4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws

4 Steps to Rental Property Compliance with New York’s Lead Laws

Building Sciences /

New York State’s lead law for rental properties seeks to reduce lead exposure in homes, especially those with young children. With compliance requirements beginning in 2026, the law focuses on identifying and fixing lead hazards in dust, paint, and bare soil in older housing. As an environmental testing lab, Pace® has years of experience analyzing

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Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease

Building Sciences /

Infection control has become a critical concern for cruise line operators as ships grow larger and amenities become more complex. If not properly managed, confined environments, high passenger turnover, and warm, recirculating water systems create ideal conditions for waterborne pathogens like Legionella to flourish. For brands built on safety and guest experience, a single incidence

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The HON Rule: Why Pilot Studies Matter

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As chemical manufacturers prepare for the sweeping monitoring, reporting, and compliance requirements introduced by the updated Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON) Rule, pilot studies are crucial for compliance. These small‑scale programs give facilities the opportunity to evaluate monitoring workflows, validate sampling procedures, strengthen data management, and uncover operational blind spots long before formal deadlines arrive. In

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A Decade of PFAS Progress in New York 

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In its report “A Decade of Progress on PFAS,” the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) describes how the state has moved from emergency response to a broad, long-term strategy addressing PFAS in drinking water, products, soils, wastewater, and private wells. Key accomplishments center on cleanup and enforcement, infrastructure investment, science and data, and new policy

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PFAS in Consumer Products: New Year = New Limits on Intentionally Added PFAS  

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As the new year begins, consumer product manufacturers are facing a fresh wave of PFAS regulations, including new bans, reporting obligations, and labeling requirements. In this post, I’ll outline the key restrictions taking effect in 2026 and preview additional rules slated for 2027.   2026 RESTRICTIONS ON PFAS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS  Beginning January 1, 2026, five

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