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Mold is a growing concern in today’s society. National media attention has brought mold and the various health concerns associated with mold to the forefront of today’s environmental contaminants.
Molds can produce allergens, irritants and potentially carcinogenic mycotoxins. However, for each individual the effects associated with mold exposure can range dramatically.
The following is a list of health effects connected to mold exposure:
The short answer: everywhere. Mold is ubiquitous to our environment – therefore it is all around us in the air we breathe. Mold becomes an indoor air quality concern when there’s more mold growing indoors than naturally occurring outside; or if the mold found indoors is different from the mold found outside. In either of these scenarios there is a potential for mold contamination and adverse health effects.
Mold needs water to grow. Therefore mold is most commonly found in buildings with water-damaged building materials. Here are some common places to look for mold in your building:
Pronto Environmental Services provides on-site inspection and abatement services for residential, commercial, industrial, governmental and educational facilities.
All on-site technicians have completed an EPA-certified Mold Remediation training course.
For more information, contact Pronto Environmental Services or call anytime 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 516-932-3037.