Elm Drive Elementary School in Millbrook, New York, was closed on September 14th, after mold was found in the building. Air quality and swab tests were performed in the school to determine the nature and extent of mold infestation. Based on the test results, the remediation plan was set to…
Florida State University Students Find Mold in Dorm Rooms
Students at Florida State University, who returned to their dorms this week, have reported mold in the rooms. According to FSU freshman Stefanie Prieto, “I came back on Sunday night, and the moment I walked in it just smelled disgusting and there was like mold all over the floors, all…
Mold Tests to be Conducted in Katonah-Lewisboro Schools
An anonymous complaint lodged with the state Department of Labor has prompted the Katonah-Lewisboro school district, South Salem, New York, to get 5 out of 6 buildings tested for mold infestation. Some weeks ago, the teachers union had expressed their concern regarding the presence of mold. However, the administration, after…
Mold Spore Count in Chicago Recorded Near Dangerous Level
According to a recent press release, the Gottlieb Allergy Count for mold spores in Chicago almost reached the threshold for the air quality level to be termed as ‘dangerous’. On June 30, the count was recorded to be 45,000, while the threshold of 50,000 is considered dangerous. The mold count…