Articles by Journee Strother

Butane Certification Testing – ASTM D2163 | SPL Greeley Energy Lab

Butane Certification Testing – ASTM D2163 | SPL Greeley Energy Lab

The Critical Role of Butane Certification  If you’re producing or distributing butane, compliance isn’t optional—it’s required. The EPA’s regulations (40 CFR Part 1090) mandate that every batch of certified butane is tested and documented before it can be sold or transferred. This certification ensures that the product meets strict purity, […]

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SPL Acquires Colorado Analytical Laboratories

SPL Strengthens Environmental Presence in the Rockies with Colorado Analytical Acquisition

September 19, 2025 | SPL announces the acquisition of Colorado Analytical Laboratories, a leading environmental testing provider with facilities in Commerce City and Lakewood, Colorado. This acquisition expands SPL’s footprint in the Rocky Mountain region and strengthens its national environmental testing platform. Colorado Analytical’s facilities and dedicated team will remain […]

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SPL Acquires STL

SPL Announces Suburban Testing Labs Acquisition

August 26, 2025 | SPL announced today that Suburban Testing Labs (STL), acquired by SPL on November 8, 2024, is officially rebranding to SPL on September 1, 2025. With this rebrand, SPL continues to strengthen its national environmental testing platform while preserving Suburban’s longstanding commitment to clients in the Mid-Atlantic […]

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SPL’s ISO 17025-accredited Arlington lab now offers new grease testing for HPM, ASTM D4950. Support for producers, additive suppliers, and R&D teams.

SPL’s Arlington Lab Expands Accredited Grease Testing Capabilities 

Why You Should Reach Out to SPL for your Grease Testing Needs    Formulate new grease, measure up to HPM certification standards, or compare your grease to another formulation.  We’re proud to announce that SPL’s Arlington laboratory has recently received new ISO 17025 accreditations for multiple grease methods.  This is a […]

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Summertime Sampling Success: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Warm-Weather Testing

Summer brings longer days and often more sampling events—but it also brings higher risks of sample error. Rising temperatures, increased field activity, and longer transport windows can all lead to compromised data if best practices aren’t followed. At SPL, we partner with water and wastewater professionals to ensure your warm-weather […]

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What the NJ PFAS Settlement Means for TX Water Systems

New Jersey Just Secured $2.5B for PFAS Contamination—Texas Is Right Behind In recent months, New Jersey reached two historic settlements with PFAS manufacturers: These cases alleged decades of groundwater and natural resource contamination from PFAS used in manufacturing, firefighting foam, and consumer products.  And the settlement money will be used […]

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