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TestAmerica Speaks on Data Quality Assurance for Vapor Intrusion Investigations at Upcoming Texas Conferences


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William Elcoate, TestAmerica Air Product Manager, will present new developments for ensuring data quality in Vapor Intrusion (VI) investigations. The presentation will be given at the 2009 TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair and Conference on May 13, 2009, and Industry Council on the Environment (ICE) on May 21, 2009, in Austin, TX.

For the past 15 to 20 years, the risk potential for significant exposure to Vapor Intrusion had been suspected, but only until recently has a comprehensive approach to Vapor Intrusion investigations been developed to evaluate and address these risks. Many states have published guidances on Vapor Intrusion with the number increasing from 8 states in 2004 to approximately 28 today. All of the guidance does not adequately address the subject of chemical analysis and data quality. Understanding the data quality challenges associated with evaluating exposure from Vapor Intrusion is critical as human health exposure risk is being determined.

The presentation will evaluate various state guidances on Vapor Intrusion, assessing approaches and impact to data collection and analysis. Critical data impacts introduced from sample media, media certification, sampling protocols, and non-VI sources will also be addressed.

Mr. Elcoate has over 20 years of experience in the environmental testing industry and is currently a technical and regulatory expert for TestAmerica’s Air Testing Program. He has been actively involved in Vapor Intrusion seminars across the nation.


About TestAmerica

TestAmerica is the leading environmental testing firm in the United States, including 39 laboratories and 28 service centers. TestAmerica provides innovative technical expertise and comprehensive analytical testing services. Specialty analyses include source and ambient air, aquatic toxicity, explosives, specialty organics, dioxins, drinking water, sediments and tissues, emerging contaminants, radiochemistry and mixed waste testing.

TestAmerica affiliate companies include EMLab P&K, the leader in analytical microscopy and indoor air quality; QED Environmental Systems, Inc., the leading supplier of groundwater sampling equipment and remediation pumping systems; TestAmerica Drilling Corp., provider of innovative environmental and geotechnical drilling, and TestAmerica Air Emissions Corp. (METCO Environmental), specializing in air emissions testing. TestAmerica currently employs over 3,200 professionals dedicated to exceptional service and solutions for our clients’ environmental testing needs.



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