Basic guidelines for using your spill kit. Always know the location of and consult your Emergency Response Plan and never attempt to clean up a very large spill or one of hazardous waste without the proper equipment or advanced training.
Spill Kit Basics
A spill kit is just one component of your Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Plan.
Indiana Universities Studying PFAS in Rural Water
Last fall, both Indiana University and Purdue University received $1.6 million each in federal grants to study Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in rural water supplies. While there is evidence of how PFAS end up in some water supplies, research into PFAS in rural areas such as private drinking water wells is less available. While the […]
Find Safer Choices to Use for Your Business
For the past 15 years the EPA has administered a product safety program now known as “Safer Choice” through the Pollution Prevent (P2) Program. Companies can voluntarily certify products to receive the Safer Choice label – from household cleaners to business grease trap / lift station maintainers or septic system treatments. This certification not only […]
Wetlands Around the World: Peatlands
This year’s World Wetlands Day Focuses on wetlands as a source of freshwater. One type of wetland, peatlands can be a great source of freshwater.
12 Pollution Prevention Grants Available from IDEM / EPA
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the U.S. EPA have partnered with the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Purdue MEP) to offer on-site (or virtual) technical assistance at a significantly reduced cost to Indiana manufacturers.
