Summer seems to be behind us and fall is bearing
down hard. With the usual prediction of early winter
and heavy snow all we can really hope for is that the
bad weather drives up parts demand and invigorates
this sump the industry seems to be having a hard time
shaking.
For me fall also means its time for another flurry of
storm water sample kits to go out and samples to
come in. Now is the time I start planning for Hill Days
and the next Summer Outing. Even though those
events seem like they just happen and flow gracefully I
actually lay the groundwork well in advance.
It also has me thinking about ways we can deliver
Iowa Automotive Recyclers
Storm Water Sampling
LAB KIT
Every Iowa automotive salvage facility with more than
250 “junk” vehicles in the yard is required to conduct
annual storm water runoff sampling. The I-CARE pro-
gram has a discount at TestAmerica and a standard
testing protocol to guarantee the appropriate parame-
ters are tested per the Iowa Department of Natural Re-
sources (DNR) storm water requirements.
Download the sampling procedures at:
Sampling is a regulatory requirement!
Contact Sue Schauls at
r fax this
form to 319-233-7970 to order a sampling kit.
Laboratory testing authorized by:
Name:
________________________________
Company: _____________________________________
Physical Address: ______________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________
City, State Zip: _________________________________
Phone #: ________________________________
Email: ________________________________
Signature: _____________________________
Sampling should be conducted after spring thaw and before
the first freeze. April through October is best. Lab fee is $355
including analysis of results.
Make check payable and mail to:
Sue Schauls Consulting
2214 Regal Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa 50702
From the Desk of the Executive Director
Sue Speaking
Recyclers News Press
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