E.S. Babcock & Sons, Inc.
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ESB Quarterly Newsletter             "Unparalleled Environmental Laboratory Services"

Volume 1, Issue 42nd Quarter 2010
Emerging Constituents at a Glance...
 
Emerging Contaminants PhotoThe Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority's (SAWPA) Emerging Constituents (EC) Workgroup submitted a water quality investigation workplan to the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to characterize selected ECs in surface waters and imported waters for calendar year 2010. The workplan was adopted by the Regional Board in December of 2009. The selected ECs include pharmaceuticals & personal care products (PPCPs),  as well as pesticides, herbicides, and industrial indicators of wastewater origin.  ESB recently hosted a TEAM Event discussing these contaminants and is proud to announce that testing for these constituents will be provided by our laboratory. The 11 compounds are:
 
ECs Table
Sampling Protocol:
  
Holding Time: Extraction-14 days
 
Bottle Requirement: 2 Liters Amber Glass
 
Preservative: Ascorbic Acid (50mg/L) and Sodium Azide (1g/L)
 
Temperature: On ice at <10°C
 
Note: Sampling must be conducted under carefully controlled circumstances (sampling staff must be properly trained in special sampling protocols). Sampling for the Santa Ana project must also be scheduled ahead of time with the lab so that all appropriate QC can be followed.
 
 
For more details, visit our website to view the TEAM presentations given by Tim Moore of Risk Sciences and Allison Mackenzie of ESB.
 
If you have questions or need pricing information, please contact Cyndi Moore 951-653-3351 x262.
Employee Spotlight On . . . Lorenzo Rodriguez

Lorenzo Rodriguez Project ManagerLorenzo Rodriguez has been a member of the ESB team since 2004. He is currently a Senior Project Manager with duties including data review and client services. Lorenzo is experienced in specialized client data deliverables and is well versed in all forms of EDDs including ADaPT deliverables. He has years of experience in customer service and prior to joining the team at ESB was a GCMS Analyst. 
 
Lorenzo has a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemistry from California State University, San Bernardino. He has been taking computer classes at Riverside Community College for the past two years and has earned an A.S. in Computer Programming as well as certificates in C++ Programming, Java Programming and Systems Development. He will finish up his CISCO Networking certificate in the next couple of months. 
 
In his free time, Lorenzo enjoys BBQing, relaxing, hanging out with friends and family and catching up on his Netfilx DVDs. Lorenzo will be getting married in June of this year.
American FlagESB will be closed on
 Monday, May 31st, 2010
in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Babcock Lab Resources

Our website contains a wide range of information that can help make your job easier. Below are topics that you may want to check out:
 
 
For more valuable information, please visit our Laboratory Services and Resources pages.
 
Have a question or comment about our services?  Submit your lab related question or comment and we will feature the answer in a future newsletter and/or add it to our Frequently Asked Questions page on our Website.
 
Question Received from Last Quarter's Newsletter:
 
Q: When do I pay for my results?
A:  If you are a new client without an approved credit application or contract on file, you will need to pay for sample analysis at the time of sample submittal. Once we have your approved credit application, we can start billing you for all work submitted to the lab. We accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express, cash or check. If you have any questions, please see our Terms & Conditions or contact Kathie Goyeneche in our Accounting department.  
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ESB Green Tip
Make Your Own All Purpose Cleaner 
Choose a bottle that is made from recycled materials, or is recyclable.
Spray Bottle

1. Fill spray bottle halfway with water.

2. Top it off with white distilled vinegar, but leave a little room for the additional ingredients and for shaking.

3. Add 10-14+ drops lemongrass essential oil.

4. Add 2-3 drops of the earth friendly dishwashing liquid.

5. Cap and shake. There should be a thin layer of foamy bubbles at the top - but not too many.

6. Label container clearly. Shake before using and store out of direct sunlight.

And remember, always spot test any cleaner before using.
Contacts
For more information about our lab services, please contact:
 
Cyndi Moore x262  or Tiffany Hudson x253   or visit: www.babcocklabs.com
 
E.S. Babcock & Sons, Inc.
6100 Quail Valley Ct.
Riverside, California 92507
Ph:    951-653-3351
Fax:  951-653-1662 
 
ESB provides accurate analysis of drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, stormwater, soils and hazardous materials. ESB's goal is to produce the highest quality data with award-winning customer service and competitive pricing.