Water Intrusion and Mold

The pictures that I have included in with this article are of different areas in the building in which I live.  As you will be able to see in some of the pictures, ie Inside the central air/heating ducts in my apartment and that of another tenants, is just one of the culprits with hidden mold.   Please remember, even though you might not smell or see mold, it does not mean that it is not there.  If you have water intrusion inside walls, ceilings, or any other area of your home, the appropriate measures need to be taken to get the leak fixed and the area dried out within 24-48 hours. 

I would like to also mention that if you do find mold in your home, workplace and/or school building there is important information about guidelines that should be followed on the EPA's website. 

If you suspect that you may be ill from these types of toxins, always consult with your physician making sure he/she is aware of the possibility of the culprit of you illness being from the mold.

I would also like to point out a very important fact about containment of moldy debris. As you can see in some of the pictures, there is a dumpster that is filled with moldy debris that was not properly contained.  As a result of this material not being contained in the proper fashion, (taken out the front main entrance of the building) that whomever entered or/left the apartment building was exposed to this toxic debris and therefore would easily carry spores on their clothing to their homes.  In a situation like this, people could contaminate their homes or other buildings risking the health of many people.