2003 Site Environmental Report Released
The Site Environmental Report is prepared annually to summarize the status of the Laboratory’s environmental programs and performance, including steady progress toward cleaning up the site and fully integrating environmental stewardship into all facets of the Laboratory’s mission.

EPA’s Performance Track Announces New Members
EPA is announcing 19 new facilities, including Brookhaven Lab, in the National Environmental Performance Track Program. Performance Track rewards facilities that voluntarily exceed regulatory requirements, implement systems for improving environmental management, work with their communities, and set three-year goals for improvements in environmental performance.

Citizens Campaign for the Environment Gives an A+ To Brookhaven Lab’s Annual Water Quality Report
The independent Citizens Campaign for the Environment has, for the second time, assigned the grade of A+ to the annual Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report issued by Brookhaven National Laboratory.

New Machine for Biology Research Prevents Pollution at Brookhaven Lab
As part of its Pollution Prevention Program, Brookhaven recently invested in a machine used for numerous biology experiments at the Lab — a microwave peptide synthesizer. This new machine will reduce hazardous waste produced in making peptides by more than 97 percent.

Water Quality
As a federally approved drinking-water supplier, the Laboratory is committed to providing safe drinking water and a reliable supply system to all employees, facility-users, and other guests on site. Find out how BNL’s drinking water complies with all government regulations, take a tour of the water “finishing” process, get your water-quality questions answered, learn how to keep your water cooler clean, and more.