It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and Vice President, Veronica McNew. After a long, hard fight against cancer, she was called home on December 3, 2021. Veronica faithfully served EE USA for 25 years. She began her career at EE USA in the Effluents Testing Lab. Through her hard work, she quickly became Effluents Testing Lab Supervisor, then Marketing Manager and most recently, Vice President. Veronica was a self-starter with her father’s work ethic. When her responsibilities within EE USA changed, you could still find her assisting in the lab. She was always ready to lend a helping hand, even when her fight against cancer was very debilitating. Veronica is survived by her husband Trigg, mother, brother, and a host of family members. She will be greatly missed by the EE USA family. We ask that you pray for her husband, mother and family in the days and weeks ahead.
Sediment Toxicity Tests
Sediment Toxicity Tests were developed to determine if chemicals that have settled and accumulated in the sediment are harmful to benthic organisms living within that habitat. These toxicity tests can be used to evaluate dredged materials, measure toxicity of products, and much more.
EE USA currently has 1 amphipod species cultured in-house:
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Leptocheirus plumulosus
Other species that can be purchased from aquatic testing organism suppliers and that our technicians are experienced testing include:
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Chironomus dilutus
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Corophium volutator
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Ampelisca abdita
EE USA's staff are thoroughly and annually trained to perform tests according to Standard Operating Procedures developed following EPA methodology and NELAP standards. They have the skills and experience to develop methods for special projects as well as complete primary test methods.
