Environmental Testing & Consulting of the Americas, Inc.

MOLD TESTING

Commercial - Industrial - Residential

Overview:

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.
 
Inspection Services:
ETCA provides on-site inspection services for residential, commercial, industrial, governmental and educational facilities. All on-site technicians have completed an EPA-certified Mold Remediation training course. Certified inspectors will provide the following on-site services:
 
 - Equipment necessary to collect air, wipe, bulk and water samples for mold and/or bacteria analysis
 
 - Report which summarizes and provides interpretation of all measured microbiological concentrations
 
 - Recommendations of appropriate remedial actions as well as personnel certified to perform remediation
 
 - References which include schools, government buildings, physician’s offices, industrial buildings, commercial
  buildings and residences

Where is mold found?

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 is 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:

Basements . Attics . Crawl Space . Bathrooms

Health Effects From Mold

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:

Headaches . Eye Irritation . Asthma/Emphysema . Fatigue . Skin Rash . Sinus Infection . Dizziness