What can be done to determine how water intrusion, moisture, or high humidity can affect indoor air quality?
The health significance of water intrusion will depend on the source of the water (plumbing leak, rain water, sewage), how long materials remain wet, and whether severely damaged materials are promptly removed. Usually, if the water can be extracted and the surfaces allowed to dry within 24 hours, there is little likelihood of permanent damage. However, the presence of a mildew odor is often an indicator of the presence of mold. Careful inspection will reveal the contaminated surfaces. Once the contaminated surfaces are identified, simple steps can be taken to eliminate the mold.Additional information can be found on the Mold and Mildew Prevention Fact Sheet (pdf)Please refer to the Bleach Fact Sheet (pdf) whenever working with bleach.
The health significance of water intrusion will depend on the source of the water (plumbing leak, rain water, sewage), how long materials remain wet, and whether severely damaged materials are promptly removed. Usually, if the water can be extracted and the surfaces allowed to dry within 24 hours, there is little likelihood of permanent damage. However, the presence of a mildew odor is often an indicator of the presence of mold. Careful inspection will reveal the contaminated surfaces. Once the contaminated surfaces are identified, simple steps can be taken to eliminate the mold. Additional information can be found on the Mold and Mildew Prevention Fact Sheet (pdf) Please refer to the Bleach Fact Sheet (pdf) whenever working with bleach.
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