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Environmental Testing Following a Fire
There are several scenarios where you may want to conduct environmental testing following a fire. The first scenario is where there is a dispute between the insurance company and the property owner regarding the extent of damage or the scope of work. By hiring an...
Protecting Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
Our hearts go out to those who have lost their lives and property in the wildfires raging in southern California and beyond. Even people whose homes weren’t directly damaged by fire may face health risks from air pollution both outdoors and indoors. In this article we...
PFAS Regulations and Testing: Recent Regulation Updates
In recent years, the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our environment has become a growing concern due to their potentially adverse effects on human health and the environment. As a result, regulatory bodies and scientific communities have...
Radon Detection Equipment and Methods
What is Radon? Radon, a colorless and odorless gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer worldwide. It is a part of the radioactive decay chain of uranium. This gas seeps into homes and businesses through the ground and accumulates in enclosed...
At least 7,000 people in the United States died from mold and fungal infections in 2021
According to the CDC, more than 75,000 people are hospitalized in the U.S. every year with fungal infections. At least 7,000 people died in 2021, up from just 450 in 1969. Aspergillus, a common mold found indoors, is the culprit in roughly one fifth of mold related...
Delaying Mold Remediation Can Lead to Health, Property, and Legal Consequences
Discovering a moisture or fungal-based issue in a property can be a distressing event. Oftentimes the repairs are costly and some property owners will defer the repair or avoid detailed inspection that might uncover greater scope of damage than is visible to the naked...
Asbestos-Containing Materials in Fires Can Lead to Health and Regulatory Consequences.
Structural fires can be devastating to a property owner. Outside of the loss of possessions is the added burden of environmental hazards from fire byproducts such as soot, dioxins, or char. An environmental obstacle that is often overlooked is damaged...
Environmental Impacts of Septic Tanks and Testing for Hazards
Why are Septic Systems Important? Septic systems is to take wastewater from your home and purify it so it can safely reenter the ground water system without chemicals or treatments. http://: https://www.peaksewer.ca/blog/how-does-my-septic-system-work/ How do Septic...
How does an entire town become contaminated with asbestos dust? The story of Libby, Montana
When we think of asbestos we often think of building materials - floor tile, pipe insulation, black flooring mastic/glue, and popcorn ceilings. When it comes to abatement, teams remove or repair the broken materials along with isolating or encapsulating the area to...
Two overlooked communities with severe ongoing environmental pollution
Cancer rates 190x the EPA’s acceptable level and an area referred to as the ‘toxic donut’ – two overlooked communities with severe ongoing environmental pollution Major environmental disasters such as the water quality of Flint, Michigan or the wildfires in California...
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