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Pennsylvania Mold Testing Firm Provides Solutions to Landlords, Property Managers & Tennant’s when Disputing Carpet Stains
Property managers and landlords are often faced with a host of tasks that need to be done to prepare a rental unit for new tenants. Typically a security deposit has been left by the previous renters to cover any damage that is above and beyond normal wear. One item that almost always needs attention is the carpeting. When normal carpet wear occurs it can usually be professionally cleaned for ...
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Northeast Flooding Will Cause Mold Problems For Many
The Northeast will not only be facing flooding caused by hurricane Irene, but also potential mold problems. The Northeast already had flash flooding a little over a week ago that brought rising water tables to many areas. The floods from hurricane Irene will only cause more wet, musty and flooded basements throughout the northeast. "Mold will begin to grow in as little as 24-48 hours after the ...
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Pennsylvania Mold Testing Firm Provides Tips To Prevent Mold Growth From Hurricane Irene and Flooding
Hurricane Irene is expected to create problems along many states of the east coast from North Carolina to Maine. Many property owners may return to flood damaged properties that can harbor environmental issues such as raw sewage, bacterial, asbestos, chemical and other environmental contaminations. Once the waters recede, they will also face mold growth and ...
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New Jersey Shore Residents May Find Unwanted Mold Guests When Opening Summer Vacation Homes
New Jersey has had a considerably wet season for the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010. The large amount of snow, heavy rains and frozen water pipes that have bursted will likely have caused water damage to properties along the NJ shore and throughout the tri-state area in general. In addition, shore properties with water damage that have been closed for several months could really cause ...
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Pollutec 2018: Ecomesure presents its innovative products and services!
Again this year, ECOMESURE’s team will be present at POLLUTEC, the international trade show for environmental equipment, technologies and services. Find us Hall 4 - Booth F 92 from 27 to 30 November, in Lyon Eurexpo (France). We will present you our latest connected station for indoor air comfort monitoring ! For any request for an invitation, please contact Mrs Julie Pelletier by ...
By Ecomesure
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U.S. Indoor Air Quality Market
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: U.S. Indoor Air Quality Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p0958093/US-Indoor-Air-Quality-Market.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=HVAC INTRODUCTION STUDY BACKGROUND This BCC Research market research report is an update of a report published in 2009. Since then, continuing ...
By ReportLinker
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It’s Hurricane Season across the United States
Last month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced their predictions that the 2011 hurricane season would be above average. As many as 10 hurricanes are being predicted by NOAA. People who live along our nation’s coastlines have taken notice of NOAA’s statements as they are at greater risk of experiencing the damaging effects of a hurricane than most ...
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Mucormycosis Fungal Infections Cause Multiple Deaths Following Deadly Tornado
Joplin, Missouri was devastated by a killer tornado in May of this year. The twister left a path of death and destruction that took only minutes to occur. Survivors of the natural disaster were thankful to have made it through the storm, but more heartbreak was to follow. Within a short time of the devastation caused by the tornado, some area residents became ill and a few even died from a ...
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Zimmetry Environmental Gives Thanks to the People of Puerto Rico
As people across Puerto Rico prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with their family and friends, Zimmetry Environmental would like to thank the community for another successful year of providing indoor consulting and environmental compliance testing services for the island’s residents. Over a decade ago, Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental, started the company after working as a ...
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Spray Foam Insulation in Puerto Rico Raises Indoor Air Quality Concerns
The use of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation in residential and commercial properties in Puerto Rico has grown in recent years. SPF offers excellent insulating properties and has the ability to protect against moisture, fill cracks and crevices, and works well to reduce airborne sounds coming through walls, floors and ceilings. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports, ...
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Puerto Rico’s Indoor Environmental Experts Identify Endocrine Disruptors in Homes and Buildings
In recent years, the people of Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean have become more aware of potential harm from exposure to various chemical compounds in their homes, schools and work environments. One group of chemicals that has received increasing attention are known as endocrine disruptors and people can be exposed to them in many ways. The endocrine system regulates all biological ...
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Mystery Odor Sickens People in Los Angeles
The indoor environmental quality (IEQ) professionals at Clark Seif Clark (CSC) provide testing services to help identify and resolve indoor odor complaints. In early January the Associated Press reported that a mysterious odor in a downtown Los Angeles medical clinic sent 17 people to the hospital. A hazardous materials team that responded to the scene searched the clinic and surrounding ...
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Illinois, One of a Few States with Bedbug Legislation
Illinois recently joined several other states in pioneering legislation to combat the spread of bedbugs across their state. Currently in Illinois there is legislation that railcars that will be occupied by the public be free from bedbugs and mandates regular cleaning and inspection of the railcars. In addition, legislation authorizes the Structural Pest Control Advisory Council to develop a ...
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Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year from IAQ Index
As 2012 comes to a close, and people come together to celebrate the holiday season, it is an ideal time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. IAQ Index would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our past clients and those who are involved with indoor environmental services for their dedication to helping people. Indoor air quality (IAQ) issues with mold, formaldehyde, ...
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Chicago Bank Headquarters Closed Due to Mold
The environmental and building science consultants from EC2 provide indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services to ensure building occupants are not being exposed to dangerous microbial contaminants such as mold. Last week it was reported by the Chicago Tribune and the local ABC affiliate in Chicago that the Foster Bank headquarters and branch on Kedzie will be closed for several months. ...
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Launch of New Environmental Consultant in Maharashtra
After grand industrial & civilization development in India Everyone knows that pollution has become greatest problem. Considering necessary of measuring intensity of pollution “We wanted to create awareness of environmental pollution to all industries by providing accurate information and suggestions to reduce environmental pollution.” said Managing Director Mr. Tanaji Gajare. ...
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Chicago in the Top 5 List for Bedbugs
The building consulting experts at EC2 provide inspection services and solutions for property owners and managers of Chicago’s bedbug infested properties. According to the pest control company Terminix, Chicago is the 5th most bedbug infested city. The pest control company based their findings on call volume of the blood sucking pests and confirmed cases. According to an October 29th ...
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AIRLOG - A web based platform for intelligent indoor air quality management
A recent survey* of 200 UK businesses revealed that absenteeism and sickness are major issues affecting service delivery and customer satisfaction for 39% of those questioned so anyone with an environmental remit as part of their business operation should take note. With pollution contributing to serious respiratory disorders such as asthma, and more than 30% of EU buildings reportedly ...
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Is Mold Killing Western Gulls in San Francisco
LA Testing offers environmental testing services for mold, bacteria and other possible contaminants that can damage the environment and people’s health. Pasadena, CA, March 30th, 2011 Earlier this month The Bay Citizen published a story about the alarming number of western gulls that are dying near San Francisco’s industrial Pier 94. The article, “Mold Mystery Surrounds SF ...
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Are Puerto Rico’s Schools and Universities Safe from High Radon Levels?
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, most areas of Puerto Rico have geologic radon potential ranging from low to moderate. However, several areas have the geologic potential to generate locally high indoor radon levels if building conditions are favorable for the entry and accumulation of radon. Buildings with the potential for high radon levels can include not just homes and businesses, ...
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