Traditionally, summer wildfires are associated with California and the west coast. With the recent Canadian wildfires spreading smoke and dense particulates to extensive areas in the eastern and southern U.S., monitoring outdoor particulates has become an important topic for areas of the U.S. that are not normally that interested. On June 8, the U.S. National […]
(EPA)
How can sensors protect vulnerable areas? part 4
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making ongoing efforts to address the unintended and purposeful contamination of the nation’s water supplies. Sensing technologies are an integral part of this strategy. In 2023, the EPA proposed new limits to drinking water contamination from toxic “forever chemicals” or perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Used widely as […]
What is the Advanced Septic System Nitrogen Sensor Challenge?
Septic systems release nitrogen and excess nitrogen causes toxic algal blooms in coastal communities. These blooms can lead to beach closures and degrade water resources. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that over 2.6 million existing systems could be good candidates for advanced septic systems that treat the nitrogen due to their location in […]
