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As "Your Resource for Defensible Data", Alloway strives to keep you up-to-date on recent developments in the environmental industry. We have compiled news you can use.

Alloway Supports Water for People

04/17/13

Water For People is an international, nonprofit humanitarian organization that focuses on long-lasting, safe drinking water resources and improved sanitation in the developing world. As a member of the water and wastewater industry, Alloway recognizes the importance of the mission of Water for People. Alloway provides annual financial support to assist in the cause of building a world where no one suffers or dies from a water- or sanitation-related disease.

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New Capabilities for Analyzing Free Cyanide in Wastewater

03/28/13

To better serve customers, Alloway is constantly working to stay on the cutting edge of advancements in technology and changes in regulations. Recently, Alloway has developed new capabilities in analyzing free cyanide by method ASTM D7237-10. This method provides Alloway with a reporting level of 3 ug/L. Contact us at support@alloway.com for a quote today.

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Committed to Defensible Data

03/28/13

Alloway’s primary goal is to provide customers with defensible data. Alloway’s facilities and staff are accredited, certified, audited, and approved by various programs. As evidence of Alloway's commitment to defensible data, we are proud to share our recent proficiency testing results.

• WP0113 Non-Potable = 100% (384/384)

• WS0113 Potable = 99% (149/151)

• NELAP Potable Study 357 = 99% (145/147)

• WSM0912 Microbiology = 100% (40/40)

• NELAP Non-Potable Study 355 =100% (61/61)

• DMRQA32 Non-Potable Chemistry =98% (51/52)

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Alloway is an Approved ISN Vendor

01/28/13

Alloway is an approved vendor through ISN Networld. ISN is an online database that allows businesses to select vendors that best meet internal and governmental requirements, while also giving businesses the opportunity to centralize their information and save time. If you are a current owner client in ISN and would like to add Alloway as a vendor, please contact Jessica Begonia at 419-223-1362 or jessica.begonia@alloway.com. To learn more about the features and benefits of ISN, visit www.isn.com.  

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Operational Evaluation Level for Disinfectants/Disinfection Byproducts Rule

01/02/13

As Stage 2 of the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule is further implemented, public water systems are now required to meet Operational Evaluation Levels (OELs). A system exceeds the OEL when the sum of the two previous quarters’ results for Trihalomethanes (TTHM) and Haloactic Acids (HAA5), plus twice the current quarter’s result, divided by 4 to determine an average, exceeds a maximum contaminant level. See formula below:

1Q + 2Q + (2 X 3Q)       >     0.08 (TTHM) or

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Alloway Scores 100% on UCMR3 PT

12/20/12

Alloway’s primary goal is to provide our customers with defensible data. With the upcoming Third Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation (UCMR 3) set to begin in January 2013, we are proud to share our UCMR3 PT report. Alloway obtained 100% on all analytes reported.  The UCMR3 monitoring will affect many public water systems across the nation. Alloway will be performing analyses for UCMR3. Contact us at support@alloway.com for a quote. 

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Alloway Certified by West Virginia DEP

10/23/12

Alloway is committed to generating defensible data. As evidence of this commitment, Alloway maintains certifications with NELAP, the US Coast Guard, and drinking water certifications in 13 states. This month, Alloway added a new credential to the list by becoming accredited thru West Virginia for non-potable water, and solid and chemical waste. To see a full list of analyses included in this certification, view the West Virginia DEP List of Certified Parameters.   

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Ottawa River Coalition Improves Water Quality

10/08/12

The Ottawa River Coalition has been a key element in improving the quality of the Ottawa River Watershed. The goal of the ORC is to minimize the amount of pollutants that enter the watershed and educate the public about the importance of water quality.

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Analytical Services for UCMR3

09/21/12

Monitoring for the third Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation (UCMR 3) is set to begin in January 2013. The monitoring includes 30 contaminants and will affect many public water systems across the nation. Alloway will be performing analyses for UCMR3. Contact us at support@alloway.com for a quote. 

To learn more about UCMR3, visit US EPA Water website

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Alloway Sponsors Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Walk

09/17/12

Every year, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation holds benefit walks to raise funding for research through the Great Strides program. The Johnny Appleseed Farm Park in Lima, Ohio was the site for one of this year’s benefit walks. On Saturday, September 8th, representatives from Alloway and many others came to support finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.  To learn more about how you can help in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis, visit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s website.

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