Groveland, FL (International Sterilization Laboratory)
International Sterilization Laboratory is located at 217 Sampey Road, Groveland, FL. The facility uses ethylene oxide (EtO) to sterilize medical equipment and materials. International Sterilization Laboratory is located near central Florida in Lake County. The facility began operations in the 1990s and is a contract sterilizer of medical equipment. The facility is equipped with wet scrubbers to remove EtO from its sterilization chambers and aeration rooms exhaust. The facility is evaluating plans to reduce the amount of EtO needed for certain sterilization cycles. There was no plan for expansion of control equipment as of fall 2022, but the facility is evaluating how to improve its operations to control fugitive emissions.
What EPA is Doing to Address Ethylene Oxide
On April 5th, the EPA published the final rule to strengthen standards for Commercial Sterilizers that use ethylene oxide (EtO), which apply to more than 80 sterilizers around the country. This rule will reduce EtO emissions by over 90 percent nationwide, reducing cancer risk in dozens of communities. The new rule includes tighter emission standards for stack emissions, establish standards to control fugitive emissions, requirements for continuous emissions monitoring systems, and enhanced monitoring and reporting requirements. More information is available on the EPA’s website. A Frequently Asked Questions document and a fact sheet explaining the final rule are also available on this website.
- Learn more about regulation for EtO Sterilization Facilities.
- More information about actions you can take.
Community Updates
EPA hosted a virtual community meeting on June 15, 2023, to share information about health risks from EtO.
View the June 15, 2023 meeting recording.
Fact Sheet
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