For some members of the legal profession, mould has been a disappointment. Looking for “the next asbestos” as a source of successful class actions, they hoped that anecdotes about injury to health due to mould would become firm, defensible evidence. However, an asbestos-sized tide of class actions hasn’t happened, despite the impressive array of legal talent that has done its best to make it so. For details Download the full article here. … [Read more...]
Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments
December 15, 2008 by
The New York City Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments have been revised. According to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)... "This 2008 document revises existing guidelines and supersedes all prior editions. It is based both on a review of the current literature regarding fungi (mold) and on comments from a review panel consisting of experts in the fields of mycology/microbiology, environmental health sciences, … [Read more...]
Microbial Contamination Of Wastewater
December 9, 2008 by
Microbial Contamination Of Wastewater And Associated Health Risks Wastewater consists of water that carries wastes (dissolved or suspended solids) from homes, businesses, and industries and also stormwater discharges. This water is rich in chemical and biological pollutants. Therefore, wastewater effluents, if not properly treated, can cause a number of ecological, economical, and human health problems such as: algal blooms from nutrient enrichment; depletion of dissolved oxygen - … [Read more...]
