Welcome to the BSK Family! Welcome Tina Green! BSK’s Newest Business Development Associate BSK is excited to welcome our newest Business Development Associate, Tina Green, to the BSK Family! Tina has over 27 years of environmental laboratory experience in Project Management with DOD and CLP type drinking water, wastewater and groundwater testing projects. Her experience […]
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UCMR5 is Coming! The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the reproposed Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) for Public Water Systems. This action fulfills a key commitment in EPA’s PFAS Action Plan by proposing monitoring for 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The action also proposes monitoring for […]
BSK Assists in Cuyama Buckhorn Hotel Remodel BSK proudly performed the geotechnical engineering and provided construction materials testing and special inspection for the newly remodeled Cuyama Buckhorn hotel and restaurant. BSK’s services during construction included soil compaction testing, concrete sampling testing and special inspection services for the new pool, and spa and new lobby. The […]
BSK CA ELAP Certified for DoD PFAS Method BSK Laboratories can now meet all California PFAS analysis and monitoring requirements with our recent DoD ELAP Accreditation. Our laboratories have performed PFAS analyses for over 8 years. During that time, the laboratory completed thousands of EPA Method 537 analyses while participating in the EPA’s UCMR3 monitoring […]
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BSK Associates’ Laboratory was recently tapped by Battelle Memorial Institute (Battelle) to perform analytical testing for the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, California. Services include testing and reporting of numerous analytical constituents in drinking water and groundwater matrices to support the installation’s compliance programs. The contract is in place through October 2022. We appreciate […]
Metals analysis determines extent of soil contamination after fires. Fires of recent magnitude have caused a danger to the environment that could potentially take years to clean up. Any building that has burned to a non-salvageable degree has the potential to cause toxic pollution. Immediate concerns include materials and finishes that were used in the construction […]
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Support for American Red Cross BSK is proud to give support for the American Red Cross Western Wildfire Relief Fund, where fire has ravished entire towns, people, animals, and homes. From California to Washington, over five million acres, have been decimated by fire. Additionally, thousands of people have been displaced, communities have been severely […]
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To our clients and colleagues: The team at BSK Associates continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing changes that it is bringing. The recently issued shelter-in-place orders define most of our services as essential services, therefore we remain available to support our clients during this challenging time. We are focused on maintaining communication […]
BSK Associates & PFAS Testing What Are PFAS? PFAS are man-made chemicals that include Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), GenX, and several additional chemicals. In fact, PFAS are made up of more than 3,000 man-made chemicals that are largely unregulated. The U.S. began manufacturing these chemicals during the 1940’s. In 2006, the EPA […]
BSK: Understanding Deep Foundations What are Deep Foundations? Deep foundations are a type of foundation that is used to transfer building loads further down the earth to utilize stable soil. This process is utilized when the existing soil is not stable enough to handle a foundation. Deep foundations are essential for safety and maintaining the […]
Soil Compaction Testing Soil Compaction Testing is a crucial step in the construction process. Ground that has not been properly compacted can be detrimental to the structural integrity of buildings, retaining structures, roads and pavements, just to name a few. Essentially, proper soil integrity could make or break your structure. Since soils are so critical […]
What is Superpave? The history of Superpave dates to the 1980’s. During that time, it had become apparent that some pavement wasn’t performing as well as others. While one section of highway would be in great shape, just down the road, another section would be degraded and need repair. Due to that, in 1987, congress […]
BSK: Gem Lake Dam Project. We are excited to announce that BSK conducted a Geotechnical Engineering Investigation for Gem Lake Dam! Gem Lake is located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range near June Lakes. This rural area is a hiker’s paradise with beautiful trees and lush vegetation. Gem Lake Dam was […]
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Arroyo Del Valle Bridge. Thanks to the efforts of the Tri-Valley Conservancy the Tri-Valley Trails are being connected! The Arroyo del Valle Regional Trail, in Sycamore Park, will no longer lead visitors and wildlife to a dead-end trail. With the addition of the […]
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Iron-Titanium Ore (magnetite – ilmenite), from the Tahawus Mine in Newcomb, NY. BSK’s Lynne Baumgras, Ph.D., PG,CEG, PMP, and BSK Environmental Group Manager, educates us about an Iron-Titanium Ore rock, that she has in her collection for Earth Science Week! This rock is from the Marcy massif of the Grenville complex which forms the core […]
Welcome to the BSK Family!
/in News /by Kimberly StollWelcome to the BSK Family! Welcome Tina Green! BSK’s Newest Business Development Associate BSK is excited to welcome our newest Business Development Associate, Tina Green, to the BSK Family! Tina has over 27 years of environmental laboratory experience in Project Management with DOD and CLP type drinking water, wastewater and groundwater testing projects. Her experience […]
UCMR5 is Coming!
/in Analytic Services, Analytical, News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollUCMR5 is Coming! The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the reproposed Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) for Public Water Systems. This action fulfills a key commitment in EPA’s PFAS Action Plan by proposing monitoring for 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The action also proposes monitoring for […]
BSK Assists in Cuyama Buckhorn Hotel Remodel
/in News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollBSK Assists in Cuyama Buckhorn Hotel Remodel BSK proudly performed the geotechnical engineering and provided construction materials testing and special inspection for the newly remodeled Cuyama Buckhorn hotel and restaurant. BSK’s services during construction included soil compaction testing, concrete sampling testing and special inspection services for the new pool, and spa and new lobby. The […]
BSK CA ELAP Certified for DoD PFAS Method
/in News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollBSK CA ELAP Certified for DoD PFAS Method BSK Laboratories can now meet all California PFAS analysis and monitoring requirements with our recent DoD ELAP Accreditation. Our laboratories have performed PFAS analyses for over 8 years. During that time, the laboratory completed thousands of EPA Method 537 analyses while participating in the EPA’s UCMR3 monitoring […]
BSK Associates Laboratory
/in Analytic Services, Analytical, News, projects, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollBSK Associates’ Laboratory was recently tapped by Battelle Memorial Institute (Battelle) to perform analytical testing for the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, California. Services include testing and reporting of numerous analytical constituents in drinking water and groundwater matrices to support the installation’s compliance programs. The contract is in place through October 2022. We appreciate […]
BSK Provides Testing Support After Fire Devastation
/in Analytic Services, Analytical, News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollMetals analysis determines extent of soil contamination after fires. Fires of recent magnitude have caused a danger to the environment that could potentially take years to clean up. Any building that has burned to a non-salvageable degree has the potential to cause toxic pollution. Immediate concerns include materials and finishes that were used in the construction […]
Support for American Red Cross
/in News /by Kimberly StollSupport for American Red Cross BSK is proud to give support for the American Red Cross Western Wildfire Relief Fund, where fire has ravished entire towns, people, animals, and homes. From California to Washington, over five million acres, have been decimated by fire. Additionally, thousands of people have been displaced, communities have been severely […]
To Our Clients And Colleagues Regarding COVID-19
/in News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollTo our clients and colleagues: The team at BSK Associates continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing changes that it is bringing. The recently issued shelter-in-place orders define most of our services as essential services, therefore we remain available to support our clients during this challenging time. We are focused on maintaining communication […]
BSK Associates & PFAS Testing
/in News /by Kimberly StollBSK Associates & PFAS Testing What Are PFAS? PFAS are man-made chemicals that include Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), GenX, and several additional chemicals. In fact, PFAS are made up of more than 3,000 man-made chemicals that are largely unregulated. The U.S. began manufacturing these chemicals during the 1940’s. In 2006, the EPA […]
BSK: Understanding Deep Foundations
/in News /by Kimberly StollBSK: Understanding Deep Foundations What are Deep Foundations? Deep foundations are a type of foundation that is used to transfer building loads further down the earth to utilize stable soil. This process is utilized when the existing soil is not stable enough to handle a foundation. Deep foundations are essential for safety and maintaining the […]
Soil Compaction Testing
/in News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollSoil Compaction Testing Soil Compaction Testing is a crucial step in the construction process. Ground that has not been properly compacted can be detrimental to the structural integrity of buildings, retaining structures, roads and pavements, just to name a few. Essentially, proper soil integrity could make or break your structure. Since soils are so critical […]
What is Superpave?
/in News /by Kimberly StollWhat is Superpave? The history of Superpave dates to the 1980’s. During that time, it had become apparent that some pavement wasn’t performing as well as others. While one section of highway would be in great shape, just down the road, another section would be degraded and need repair. Due to that, in 1987, congress […]
BSK: Gem Lake Dam Project
/in News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollBSK: Gem Lake Dam Project. We are excited to announce that BSK conducted a Geotechnical Engineering Investigation for Gem Lake Dam! Gem Lake is located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range near June Lakes. This rural area is a hiker’s paradise with beautiful trees and lush vegetation. Gem Lake Dam was […]
Arroyo Del Valle Bridge
/in News /by Kimberly StollArroyo Del Valle Bridge. Thanks to the efforts of the Tri-Valley Conservancy the Tri-Valley Trails are being connected! The Arroyo del Valle Regional Trail, in Sycamore Park, will no longer lead visitors and wildlife to a dead-end trail. With the addition of the […]
Iron-Titanium Ore
/in News /by Kimberly StollIron-Titanium Ore (magnetite – ilmenite), from the Tahawus Mine in Newcomb, NY. BSK’s Lynne Baumgras, Ph.D., PG,CEG, PMP, and BSK Environmental Group Manager, educates us about an Iron-Titanium Ore rock, that she has in her collection for Earth Science Week! This rock is from the Marcy massif of the Grenville complex which forms the core […]