In the food manufacturing industry, wastewater discharge is a critical compliance issue. Whether your facility processes dairy, meat, beverages, or packaged foods, your wastewater must meet specific discharge limits before it enters municipal systems or the environment. Accurate sampling and testing are not just best practices—they are regulatory requirements. And the quality of your compliance […]
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 […]
BSK Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting – Join Us in Bakersfield on April 3, 2025! BSK will be hosting a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate our new location at 4820 Rosedale Lane Bakersfield, CA 93314. Local dignitaries have been invited to attend. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday April 3, […]
Meet The Staff: Veronica Rager, Livermore Project Manager Meet Veronica Rager, Livermore Project Manager. Learn more about her journey, her role at BSK, and some fun facts about her life. With a 14-year career with BSK, Veronica’s story is filled with growth and plenty of camaraderie. Let’s dive in! Interviewer: Hi Veronica! Can you tell me a […]
BSK Sponsors Redwood High School’s Ranger Band At BSK Associates, we believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work. This commitment is at the heart of our quarterly sponsorship program, which aims to support local organizations making a difference. For the first quarter of this year, we were thrilled to sponsor […]
Meet The Staff: Kevin Grove, Sacramento Environmental Group Manager Kevin’s journey is rooted in his upbringing in Gilroy, California, famously known as the “Garlic Capital of the World. With a degree in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning from UC Davis, where he also excelled on the NCAA baseball team, Kevin has brought his passion and […]
