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Staying in Compliance with NPDES Permits in California: Understanding Bioassay Testing
Facilities that discharge wastewater in California operate under some of the most rigorous environmental regulations in the United States. The NPDES program requires permit holders to demonstrate that their discharge does not harm receiving waters.
2 days ago4 min read


How to Diagnose Chronic Toxicity: A Step-by-Step TIE/TRE Workflow
Diagnosing the cause of chronic toxicity in wastewater can be one of the most challenging aspects of maintaining NPDES compliance in California. When a Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) test fails, the next step is not just retesting, it is understanding why toxicity is occurring.
Apr 274 min read


Matching contaminant classes to the most sensitive California NPDES chronic WET species - freshwater and marine
Matching contaminant classes to the most sensitive California NPDES chronic WET species - freshwater and marine
Feb 75 min read


Staying Ahead of Compliance: What’s New in California NPDES Bioassay Testing in 2025
Staying Ahead of Compliance: What’s New in California NPDES Bioassay Testing in 2025
Dec 12, 20253 min read


The Importance of Using Standardized Microbiological Methods to Monitor Water Quality in California
The Importance of Using Standardized Microbiological Methods to Monitor Water Quality in California
Oct 31, 20254 min read


Bioassay Testing in California:
Bioassay Testing in California: Safeguarding Our Environment Through Science
Aug 22, 20252 min read


The Importance of NPDES-Mandated Bioassay Testing in California
The Importance of NPDES-Mandated Bioassay Testing in California
Jul 31, 20253 min read


What Being TNI Accredited Means for a Toxicity Laboratory
What Being TNI Accredited Means for a Toxicity Laboratory
Jul 14, 20253 min read
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