What is EPA Method 1633? EPA Method 1633 is a draft method developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to measure 40 different types of PFAS in various environmental matrices, such as water, soil, biosolids, and tissue. The method uses liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to separate and detect the PFAS compounds in the […]
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 […]
Pinole-Hercules Water Pollution Control Plant Pinole-Hercules Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade Project, Pinole, CA The Pinole-Hercules Water Pollution Control Plant is operated under joint agreement between two cities; the City of Pinole and the City of Hercules. The Plant was upgraded on a small site to expand its capacity, meet new discharge requirements, and provide […]
The Reality Check of a Project Timeline: Why Does Everything Take Longer Than You Think? If you’re beyond “rookie” status in the geoprofessions, you’ve probably experienced that unsettling feeling when a simple two-week project stretches into its second month. Sound familiar? Well, welcome to the club. We meet for coffee every morning at 6:00 AM […]
THE SCIENCE OF TESTING FOR MERCURY IN WILDFIRE IMPACTED SOIL AND GROUNDWATER California’s increasing wildfire frequency and intensity have raised significant environmental concerns, including the mobilization of toxic substances like mercury (Hg). Mercury, a persistent and bioaccumulative heavy metal, can be released from both natural and anthropogenic sources during wildfires, posing risks to ecosystems and […]
Proposing Work Without Underselling Your Expertise Let’s be honest—writing proposals as a Geoprofessional can sometimes feel like a special form of torture. You’re essentially saying, “Please pick me! But also, here’s exactly how much it’s going to cost you, and yes, I know my competitor may have quoted 20% less.” It’s somewhat akin to asking […]
Rolling Up Our Sleeves: BSK’s Commitment to Saving Lives Through Our Annual Blood Drive At BSK Associates, giving back isn’t just part of what we do – it’s part of who we are. One of the most impactful ways we serve our communities is through our Annual Blood Drive, a long-standing tradition that brings our […]
BSK Associates Donates to Odyssey Learning Center in Support of Children with Autism, Thanks to Employee-Driven Sponsorship Program What happens when a company empowers its employees to give back? Amazing changes begin to take place in local communities. BSK Associates is proud to announce that Odyssey Learning Center has been selected as the recipient of […]
BSK Associates Bakersfield-Grand Opening Event On April 3, 2025, BSK Associates proudly celebrated the grand opening of our new Bakersfield office located at 4820 Rosedale Lane. It was a day filled with excitement, community connection, and a shared sense of accomplishment as we officially opened the doors to our expanded facility. The event kicked off with […]
Upcoming Deadline: Hexavalent Chromium Monitoring Compliance by April 1, 2025 California’s new Hexavalent Chromium Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 10 µg/L goes into effect on October 1, 2024. To comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 64432, community and nontransient-noncommunity water systems must complete initial monitoring by April 1, 2025, unless they are […]
