--- title: Keeping Pace® with Analytical Services (5) description: Pace® Analytical Services provides views, opinions and insight related to the environmental testing industry. (5) --- [![Pace logo](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/corporate-pace-logo%201-black-blueswoosh.png?width=600&height=410&name=corporate-pace-logo%201-black-blueswoosh.png "Pace logo")](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Keeping Pace® with Analytical Services](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services) # Keeping Pace® with Analytical Services Select Category Air Air Canisters Air Monitoring Air Quality Testing Air Testing Ambient Air Asbestos ASTM D8421 Biosolids Building Sciences California CERCLA Chain of Custody Compliance Compliance Stack Monitoring Consumer Products Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Crystalline Silica Crystalline Silica Testing data centers Dioxin Draft Method 1633 Drinking Water ELG ELGs Enverify EPA EPA 8327 EPA Method TO-15 EPA TO-15A ESAs Food Safety FST Furan Hazardous Waste Testing healthcare HON Rule HON Rule Compliance hospitality Hospitality Industry ICR Landfills LCR Lead Lead & Copper Legionella Legionella Testing Low Volume Solvent Technology manufacturing MCLs Media Kits Method 1621 Method 1633 Method 8327 Mineral Analysis Mining Silica Mold and Fungi NPDES NPDWR Pace® Analytical Services Perchlorate Personnel Competency PFAS PFAS Predictions PFAS Test Methods PFAS Testing PFAS Treatability Studies PFOA PFOS POPs Respirable Crystalline Silica Testing Schools SDWA Solid Waste Testing Source Testing ST108 Stack Testing State Legislation State PFAS Legislation Stormwater Superfund surface sampling Sustainability Sustainable Laboratory Practices TCLP Test Methods Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure TRI UCMR 5 USP USP 797 USP 797 BUD USP 797 Chart BUD Vapor Intrusion VOCs Volatile Organic Compounds Wastewater Water Management Plan Waterborne Pathogens Webinar X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) ### Subscribe to our blog here: ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PACE-NASHVILLE-321.jpg) [Dioxin,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/dioxin) [POPs,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/pops) [Furan](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/furan) ### [Dioxins and Furans – An Analytical Challenge](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/dioxins-and-furans-an-analytical-challenge) Jun 4, 2024 12:00:00 PM A Discussion with Keith Sturgeon, Pace® POPs Department Manager [Sherri R. Lloyd](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/sherri-r-lloyd) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/dioxins-and-furans-an-analytical-challenge) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PACE-NASHVILLE-AIRLAB-056.jpg) [VOCs,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/vocs) [Volatile Organic Compounds](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/volatile-organic-compounds) ### [Interpreting Volatile Organic Compounds Data in Air](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/interpreting-volatile-organic-compounds-data-in-air) May 29, 2024 12:00:00 PM Pace® recently delivered a live webinar titled “[INTERPRETING VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) DATA IN AIR.](https://info.pacelabs.com/webinar-interpreting-volatile-organic-compounds-voc-data-in-air)” This webinar was widely attended and those of you who participated are familiar with the challenges discussed. In this blog, we seek to outline a few of the questions tackled during the webinar. [Andy Rezendes](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/andy-rezendes) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/interpreting-volatile-organic-compounds-data-in-air) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/Heading%20(3).png) [PFAS,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/pfas) [NPDWR](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/npdwr) ### [What You Need to Know about the New PFAS Limits in Drinking Water](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/new-pfas-limits-in-drinking-water) May 2, 2024 12:00:00 PM Issuing federally enforceable limits for PFAS in drinking water was a key action outlined in the U.S. EPA’s 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap. In 2023, the agency released its initial proposal. Then, after considering [more than 120,000 public comments](https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0114/comments) and a review of the final rule by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the final rule was released on April 10, 2024. In this post, we review the different aspects of this rule and its implications for our customers. ![Paul Jackson](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PFAS%20Microsite/Paul%20Jackson%202.jpg?width=45&name=Paul%20Jackson%202.jpg) [Paul Jackson](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/paul-jackson) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/new-pfas-limits-in-drinking-water) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/Heading%20(2).png) [Legionella,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella) [Hospitality Industry,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/hospitality-industry) [Waterborne Pathogens](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/waterborne-pathogens) ### [Gearing Up for Summer: Legionella in the Hospitality Industry](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/legionella-in-the-hospitality-industry) Apr 24, 2024 2:12:59 PM As the U.S. summer vacation season heats up, now would be a good time for hotels, spas, health clubs, and other facilities catering to a water-minded clientele to test their water systems for opportunistic waterborne pathogens. According to the latest [waterborne disease outbreak surveillance report](https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/surveillance/2021-waterborne-outbreaks-annual-report.html#anchor_67082) published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), **62% of waterborne disease outbreaks originated in recreational water systems**. Of course, recreational water–associated outbreaks can happen year-round, but **31% of these cases occurred in June or July.** ![Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg?width=45&name=Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg) [Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/dr-abraham-cullom) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/legionella-in-the-hospitality-industry) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/Heading.png) [Chain of Custody](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/chain-of-custody) ### [The Chain of Custody Form: Sample Collection, Where it All Begins](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/the-chain-of-custody-form) Apr 10, 2024 12:00:00 PM The quality of data generated by the laboratory is only as good as the quality of the sample collected in the field. The Chain of Custody form is a critical document that guarantees the integrity and reliability of samples collected for analysis. This form documents every stage of the process and assigns responsibility for the sample at each stage. It is particularly crucial in legal proceedings where the analytical data may be used as evidence. ![Johnny Mitchell, Pace® Chief Technical Officer](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Johnny%20Mitchell.png?width=45&name=Johnny%20Mitchell.png) [Johnny Mitchell, Pace® Chief Technical Officer](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/johnny-mitchell-pace-chief-technical-officer) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/the-chain-of-custody-form) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/Stormwater.png) [PFAS,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/pfas) [Method 1633,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/method-1633) [ASTM D8421,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/astm-d8421) [Method 1621,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/method-1621) [Stormwater,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/stormwater) [Test Methods](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/test-methods) ### [Stormwater Runoff & the PFAS Problem](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/stormwater-runoff-and-the-pfas-problem) Apr 3, 2024 9:10:25 AM Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, otherwise known as PFAS, have become a frequent topic of discussion for water treatment and resource managers. This article examines the often-overlooked role stormwater runoff plays in propagating the PFAS problem. ![Paul Jackson](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PFAS%20Microsite/Paul%20Jackson%202.jpg?width=45&name=Paul%20Jackson%202.jpg) [Paul Jackson](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/paul-jackson) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/stormwater-runoff-and-the-pfas-problem) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PACE-1700-MN-144.jpg) [Drinking Water,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/drinking-water) [NPDWR,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/npdwr) [State Legislation](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/state-legislation) ### [The State of State Drinking Water Legislation](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/the-state-of-state-drinking-water-legislation) Mar 21, 2024 12:00:00 PM Once the U.S. EPA’s final NPDWR (National Primary Drinking Water Regulations) for PFAS are published, state limits will need to be equal to or below those set by the EPA. As we wait for the EPA to publish its final rule, we thought it might be interesting to do a level-set on where drinking water limits stand at the state level. ![Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lindsay%20Boone.jpg?width=45&name=Lindsay%20Boone.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/lindsay-boone) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/the-state-of-state-drinking-water-legislation) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PACE-PITTSBURGH-DALTON-PHOTO-014.jpg) [Legionella,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella) [Legionella Testing,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella-testing) [hospitality,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/hospitality) [data centers,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/data-centers) [Water Management Plan,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/water-management-plan) [healthcare,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/healthcare) [manufacturing](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/manufacturing) ### [Should You Test for Legionella?](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/should-you-test-for-legionella) Feb 15, 2024 10:00:00 AM According to the Centers for Disease Control ([CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/about/history.html)), Legionnaires’ disease is on the rise in the United States. In 2000, roughly 1000 cases were reported. That number ballooned to 10,000 cases in 2018, the last year for which data is available. The CDC issued a 2021 report on waterborne diseases, but this report only looks at cases of Legionellosis associated with an outbreak. Most cases of waterborne diseases, including Legionnaires’ disease, are sporadic, i.e., not epidemiologically linked to other cases by time, location of exposure to water, and type of illness. ![Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg?width=45&name=Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg) [Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/dr-abraham-cullom) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/should-you-test-for-legionella) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PACE-1700-MN-119.jpg) [PFAS Testing,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/pfas-testing) [Drinking Water,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/drinking-water) [CERCLA,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/cercla) [NPDES,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/npdes) [Draft Method 1633,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/draft-method-1633) [NPDWR,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/npdwr) [Landfills,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/landfills) [PFAS Predictions,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/pfas-predictions) [Consumer Products,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/consumer-products) [ELGs](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/elgs) ### [9 PFAS Predictions for 2024](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/9-pfas-predictions-for-2024) Feb 2, 2024 12:00:00 PM Feb. 2, 2024 - Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, it’s tempting to look back at 2023 and call it the “Year of PFAS.” After all, a lot happened in the last twelve months. Here are just a few of the actions worth noting:  ![Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lindsay%20Boone.jpg?width=45&name=Lindsay%20Boone.jpg) [Lindsay Boone, M.Sc.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/lindsay-boone) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/9-pfas-predictions-for-2024) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PACE-1700-MN-131.jpg) [PFAS,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/pfas) [PFAS Test Methods,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/pfas-test-methods) [Draft Method 1633,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/draft-method-1633) [ASTM D8421,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/astm-d8421) [EPA 8327](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/epa-8327) ### [ASTM D8421/EPA 8327 Q&A](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/astm-d8421-epa-8327-q-a) Jan 16, 2024 12:00:00 PM Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to attend our live webinar on PFAS Test Method ASTM D8421/EPA 8327. We received some great questions during the webinar and after, so we thought we would share the answers to some of them here. If you missed the webinar, you can still catch it on-demand.  [Sherri R. 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