Regulatory Recognition

One of the top questions we are always asked by potential users of the HydraSleeve is:  What do regulators think of this no-purge groundwater sampling method?

Regulatory recognition of alternative groundwater sampling methods is changing very rapidly.  HydraSleeve sampling technology is becoming more and more acceptable to regulators seemingly by the day.  As budgets get tighter, regulators appear to be willing to take a look at greener, more energy efficient, and more cost-effective means to produce the same data.  

Numerous independent studies show that use of the HydraSleeve has been shown to reduce material costs, labor costs AND it also provides less energy consumption than both low-flow and volume-purge sampling. 

Here are just a few recent examples of regulatory recognition of using the HydraSleeves that we would like to share with you:

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has included HydraSleeve as an accepted groundwater sampling method in their sampling field guidance dated August 2017.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has listed passive goundwater samplers and specifically the HydraSleeve as an option for groundwater sampling equipment in their Greener Cleanups - Contracting and Administrative Toolkit, dated January 2011

US Army Louisville district environmental program gets bigger and better. Expansion made possible by strengthening people and processes such as use of the HydraSleeve as shown in the main photograph for this article.  Published October 2010.

We are always happy to spread the word.  If you are aware of any new industry or regulatory acceptance documents, please let ut know, we will be happy to share them on our website.