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Mold Fact Sheet

 Topics Covered (Click to jump on the topic on Mold Fact) What is Mold? Is the Presence of Mold in My Environment Unhealthy? What About Toxic Mold? Mold, Property Values, and Liability I Have Water Damage.  Will Mold Grow Immediately? If the Mold is Old or Killed with Disinfectant, Can It Still Affect Occupants?  Can’t I Just Spray Bleach On It? How Do I Know When I Need A Mold Inspection? What about Bathroom Mold and Mildew? Is Mold Testing and Identification Necessary? What About Those Te...
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Get the Lead Out! – Part 2

Lead Crimes In my last article, I talked about lead hazards including some of the health effects from lead overexposure.  In this issue, I’ll discuss the “crime;” that is, some notable recent legal happenings in the world of environmental lead. EPA Enforcement Activity The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stepped up lead enforcement since the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule took effect in April 2010. Numerous legal actions, some with large fines, have been lev...
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