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About Melissa Ballard Hyde

With more than 20 years of experience in industrial hygiene and environment, health, and safety testing, Melissa Ballard is Director of Analytical Chemistry at IPA Labs. She leads testing materials characterization, materials research, and developing new testing capabilities.

Materials Characterization Testing

Melissa Ballard Hyde2024-09-09T15:13:57-04:00September 9, 2024|

As a desire for material transparency continues to rise, both from consumer demand and sustainability desires, it’s important to better

New Testing Requirements for Lead and Copper Water Contamination

Melissa Ballard Hyde2024-08-27T10:06:46-04:00August 12, 2024|

A water quality crisis rose to the nation’s attention when health issues began to plague the residents of Flint, Michigan