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Mold in the basement

Question: I have air sample results for a test conducted by an Inspector in a home that we’re renting. The total spore counts (per cubic meter of air) for the finished basement space are as follows:

  • Total airborne fungal spore count: 742600
  • Amerospores: 251800,
  • Ascospores: 209400,
  • Aspergillus/Penicillium: 63400,
  • Cladosporium: 6400,
  • Unidentified type(1): 240,
  • Unidentified type(2): 211600.

Should we be living in this home? I just found out that the previous tenants became very ill, moved out, and disposed off all their furniture. I have tried to understand this report. Could someone please help me? Should we be living here? The landlord won’t do anything. I have asked him to remove the drywall but he won’t. Should we? Thank you for any help you can give.

Answer: If you’re renting the home you may probably consider looking for an alternative home. You may also check if there is a rental housing tribunal or even a public health department in your area and see what help they could offer.

Filed Under: Public Questions Tagged With: ascospores, aspergillus, basement, fungal spore count, mold, Penicillium

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Dr. Jackson Kung'u works for MBL, a laboratory that specializes in identification and enumeration of mold and bacteria commonly detected in air, fluids and bulk samples collected from homes, schools, offices, hospitals, industrial, agricultural, and other work environments. Jackson also provides a unique Mold Training Course on How to Recognize Indoor Mold, Develop Effective Sampling Strategies, Interpret Laboratory Results and how to Control Mold Growth.

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