A Maryland family has retreated to their camper because of toxic mold. Sam and Anita Brown believe their house is too dangerous to live in because of mold cause by their HVAC system. The Browns blame the mold on an improperly installed heat pump, which they feels spread moisture throughout the ducts and caused a buildup of mold spores. They have since launched a crusade for their county to adopt an inspection process for HVAC installations. The Browns fear the mold has caused respiratory problems for their family.
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College of Charleston faculty believe the science building has a toxic mold problem. Professors and students believe the Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center has ventilation problems. Moldy odors seem to permeate offices and classrooms, causing allergic reactions and health problems. A new science building is under construction, and upon completion, will allow for renovations on the older Hollings building. Mold is a common cause of allergies. This article discusses tips to help minimize or prevent those pesky flare-ups. Allergy sufferers could also benefit by diffusing Thieves oil in their home or car. This essential oil can be very effective against mold, pollen, or other allergy hosts. Linton resident Susan McDonald has suffered from toxic mold exposure. For a few years now she has been treated for ailments such as burning eyes and throat, open sores that wouldn’t heal, body aches, muscle pains, sinus infections, fatigue, eye infections, headaches, acid reflux, dizziness, itchy skin, numbness, and chronic runny nose. The symptoms began after moving into a rented mobile home. She has since moved out, leaving most of her mold contaminated belongings behind. McDonald is pushing for home inspection regulations that would protect both tenants and landlords. “We need things passed her within the city of Linton where before somebody rents a place you can get a home inspector to come in and check it out. It not only protects the tenant, but it protects the landlord also,” McDonald said. “This is a problem in this area and people are not being made aware of. The symptoms mimic common things.” Hamilton Avenue School is being sued for toxic mold. Parents believe the school board failed to notify them of the moisture and mold related problems that plagued the school for nearly three years. The lawsuit claims the students were exposed to unhealthy levels of mold which lead to multiple health issues such as ear and sinus infections, coughs, nose bleeds, dizziness, nausea and neurological symptoms. Toxic levels of mold caused Oak Grove Elementary to postpone the first week of school. Officials noticed problems earlier in the summer…too much water resulting in mold, and tests showing unsatisfactory air quality in the building. Turner School District allowed them one week to remediate the situation, replacing tiles, carpet, etc. Toxic mold has forced a Maryland family from their home. The Koerner’s first found mold in their basement three years ago after everyone started getting sick. Nine weeks and $30,000 later they thought the problem was solved. A few months ago however, the family’s mold symptoms returned. This time the mold had come back with a vengeance…all over the house. The dominant mold was Cladosporium, which in high quantities can cause respiratory problems. The levels in the Koerner’s home was more than four times over the accepted limit. A Florida landlord is facing toxic mold after her home gets flooded. A landscaper noticed a broken window and notified Ms. Veloz, the homeowner. Renters had moved out a few weeks prior, leaving the home susceptible to vandals, who turned on a faucet before leaving the place. Mold is now growing everywhere, totaling more than $100,000 in damage. - Toxic mold has overtaken an Oshkosh, WI home. A legal battle has ensued between the City of Oshkosh and Countrywide, the owner of the vacant home. The city has been asking the company to send contractors out since January to determine if the home is worth saving. Oshkosh is threatening to demolish the home because of the toxic mold inside, which is the result of flooding and neglect. - It’s not uncommon to find toxic mold in foreclosed homes. Some cases are innocent, while some are not. “There are people who have flooded their own homes and walked out,” says Paul Ramsey of RTS Environmental Services. Potential buyers should do their homework before investing in a foreclosed home. Mold is not always obvious, it can be hiding where you least expect it. |
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