BSK Support for Wildfire Devastation
BSK Support for Wildfire Devastation
BSK has a vast history of providing testing support after wildfire devastation. Heavy metals found in a 1970’s bucket of paint, or even old crockery can cause a devastating amount of toxins to enter our soil and drinking water.
How BSK Can Help
BSK is here to help. Our metals analysis determines the extent of soil contamination after these fires have ravaged through a community. We have an extensive background in analyzing soils for metals of this magnitude on a rush basis. In many cases, it is essential these samples have a quick turn-around because it could be the last step needed to enable a person to go back to their home. At BSK we can provide this quick turn-around with our automated sample digestion and preparation equipment. Our 6 automated systems can prepare over 400 samples overnight for analysis the next morning. Furthermore, our autosampler provides for sample introduction that optimizes fast analysis on the ICP/MS. Additionally, all of this without forgoing low reporting sensitivity. BSK’s expertise includes the ability to analyze Mercury by ICP/MS rather than the more traditional Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption (CVAA) method. We have perfected ICP/MS mercury analysis allowing for only one digestion and one analysis for the CAM 17 metals, rather than having to perform them separately.
Additional Resources Available
Follow the links below for more information on how BSK has been involved in testing after a wildfire. Additionally, there is a link where you can donate to the American Red Cross in support for wildfire relief.
BSK Provides Testing Support After Fire Devastation – BSK Associates.
Support for American Red Cross – BSK Associates.
Curious about how these wildfires could impact our drinking water? Check out this upcoming webinar offered by the EPA to find out more.
Visit U.S. EPA Small Drinking Water Systems webpage.
BSK strongly believes in giving back to the communities in which we work. We make sure our community involvement goals have a positive impact on the communities which we serve; because, in the end it’s all about community.
Looking to learn more about BSK Associates Geoprofessional and Analytical Services, check our website and connect with us to see how we can help you. www.bskassociates.com
