Mold Comparison Using ERMI Test

Abstract The goal of this study was to examine whether the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI) scale created for United States (U.S.) homes was applicable in the assessment of mold contamination for Australian homes. Settled-dust samples were collected in...

ERMI Mold Test Research 2017

Stephen Vesper, Jean M. Cox-Ganser, Larry Wymer & Ju-Hyeong Park Page 00 | Received 26 Jul 2017, Accepted 01 Sep 2017, Accepted author version posted online: 20 Oct 2017 Download citation ABSTRACT   The goal of this study was to evaluate the possible use of the...

Testing your home for radon

November is designated as Radon Action Month. What is radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is caused by the breakdown of the uranium found in our soil, rock, or water. When radon releases into our outdoor air, the effects are diluted, and aren’t...

Impact of Mold on Health

Researchers develop realistic system to study impact of residential mold on health Date: February 26, 2016 Source: American Society for Microbiology Summary: Residential mold has increased in recent years, due to water damage from a rising frequency of flooding. But...

EPA Comment Period for Radon Certification

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability; opening of a 60-day public comment period. SUMMARY: Since 1988, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has administered a statutorily-mandated program under the Indoor Radon Abatement...