Indoor Environment Resulting From Water Intrusion, Part I

The potential harmful effects of exposure to fungi (molds) in inhabited buildings were recognized and documented in early Biblical times. In the Old Testament (King James Version, Oxford), 1888 Edition, Chapter XIV: (Verses 34 thru 47). Leviticus put forth a detailed protocol for the remediation of mold contaminated structures, including the destruction of dwellings and personal belongings if remediation failed. Presently, it is recognized that water intrusion into buildings leads to amplification of fungi and bacteria (1-11). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommend re-mediation when water-damage and fungus growth are evident in a home …