Are you looking the other way when you see a moldy substance growing in the dark and damp areas of your home? You shouldnt be if that substance is greenish-black. Its a mold known as Stachybotrys chartarum or Stachybotrys atra. This is more commonly known as black mold and its very toxic and very deadly. Thats why when youre dealing with molds, you need to know all of the facts. And when youre dealing with black mold removal you need to be very aware of this dangerous fungus and know how to stop it dead in its tracks. Immediately!

Black mold symptoms can be severe. A person who has been exposed to black mold may have the following mold health symptoms: difficulty breathing, they may experience headaches, coughing, nausea, memory loss, dizziness, asthma, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and over time they may even experience infertility.

Black mold is responsible for more than 100 types of lung conditions. But worst of all, Stachybotrys chartarum can cause respiratory bleeding, which is fatal in infants.

And while thats pretty darn scary, many people refuse to believe that they even have this nasty substance in their home. They believe that if they keep their house clean, they will never encounter this dangerous fungus. Unfortunately that just isnt true! Even the cleanest home can create the perfect place for fungus to grow.

For instance, when you live in an area that has a lot of humidity, youre definitely prone to toxic fungi. Since moisture causes molds to become more susceptible to the area, the risk of having black mold in your home is even greater to homes that are in a high humidity area.

However, humidity in the environment isnt the only factor that can create a breeding ground for black mold. Leaky pipes can also become a potential toxic hazard for the fungus. And often, those leaky pipes go unnoticed because the leak is so small. To make matters worse, the fungus isnt always visible since it can attach itself to the insides of the pipes, which makes it virtually impossible for removing the black mold.

Another common breeding ground for black mold is anywhere a flood has occurred. It makes no difference if its a major flood that happened during a rainstorm or a minor flood that occurred when the toilet overflowed, its all breeding ground for fungi. Yet the worse part is it can take several days to dry the area out which gives the dangerous fungi an even better chance to grow.

Some other good indications that you have a problem with fungus growth are stains on the walls or ceilings of the home. These stains are usually yellowish in color, but signs of black, green or brown can indicate a fungi problem.

Another sign that could mean your home has the deadly fungus is, odor. If the smell of mildew or must is present, it could mean that there are molds growing where the odors are lingering. Common areas may include closets and heating and air conditioning units.

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This Guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.

We would like to thank Paul Ellringer, PE, CIH, for providing the photo of mold on the back of wallpaper in the Hidden Mold section. Should you like to use some of the photos used in this guide, higher quality print versions are available in the Mold Gallery. These photos may be used for presentations and educational purposes without contacting EPA.

Please note that this document presents recommendations. EPA does not regulate mold or mold spores in indoor air. Find Frequently Asked Questions about mold and moisture.

Mold growing outdoors on firewood.

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Acknowledgements

This document was prepared by the Indoor Environments Division (IED) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. IED would like to thank the reviewers of this document who provided many valuable and insightful comments, and the contractors who provided support during the development of this document.

EPA would also like to thank those who provided photos: Terry Brennan (Photo #2, Photo #3A, Photo #4A, Photo #6, Photo #8, Photo #9); Paul Ellringer (Photo #4C); Stephen Vesper, Ph.D. (Photo #3B); and Chin Yang, Ph.D. (cover photos, Photo #4B, Photo #5, Photo #7).

Please note that this document presents recommendations on mold remediation. EPA does not regulate mold or mold spores in indoor air.

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GREENWICH Following the closure of six classrooms at Stewartsville Middle School on Tuesday, Sept. 25, Greenwich School District paid ServPro $19,090 for mold remediation.

The Board of Education approved the contract with ServPro at its Sept. 25 meeting, signed the contract on Sept. 26 and, according to the meeting agenda, ServPro disinfected the rooms on Sept. 27.

The remediation process involved spraying Sporicidin, a disinfectant, that destroys "vegetative forms of harmful microorganisms," according to the ServPro contract.

It stated the spray doesn't kill or inactivate all groups or forms of microorganisms. The contract also suggested that the school do an assessment following the remediation.

The original assessment of mold in the room, including surface areas and air contamination tests, was conducted by R K Occupational & Environmental Analysis of Phillipsburg on Sept. 25.

Five of the six classrooms are now open, following a second mold test conducted on Monday, Sept. 30, according to Eppolite. One classroom remains closed, and was tested again today.

The school has not received a contract or written reports from R K Occupational & Environmental Analysis, and therefore a school board resolution has not been approved. Eppolite said she expects test results on Friday, Sept. 18.

The extent of the mold damage remains unknown, but Eppolite previously said the assessors reported that tests indicated "higher than acceptable levels."

Letters and emails were sent to faculty, staff and parents discussing the mold discovery and remediation, according to Eppolite.

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