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The Joint Committee on Legislative Service offices at the Rhode Island State House were evacuated when an employee reported finding black mold under her desk last week. Renovations were begun immediately but no mold testing was done prior to the work beginning. When that fact was discovered, state officials ordered the work stopped until testing could be done.
The testing report was released, no black mold was found. The technician who performed the test said “moderate” levels of mold spores were in the air samples taken, but that they did not indicate a cause for further concern.
A steam leak was determined to be the cause of the mold found under the desk. After evacuating the room carpet was removed along with affected furniture and partitions dividing the cubicle. The company hired to do the cleanup work has close political ties to local government officials.
Water Mold Fire Restoration of Providence wants people to be aware that mold doesn’t have to be “black” to be dangerous to someone’s health. Stachybotrts Chartarum, the infamous black mold, can also be greenish in color. It is a slow growing mold that requires a constant source of moisture. Molds can be almost any color, from black, to bluish green, to white, to even pink. It’s impossible to determine whether a certain mold can cause health issues simply by its color.
Another warning to consumers; be careful when it comes to hiring a remediation company. Don’t accept the recommendations of just anyone, especially if that person happens to be on the payroll of your insurance company. Always check references and then talk to other people you know who may have used a mold remediation company in the past. You can never be too careful.
WMF of Providence technicians are nationally certified in mold removal and have years of experience. They take your safety seriously and will do the job correctly the first time. Call us 24/7 at (401) 400-0034 and we will have one of our qualified experts perform a free inspection of your mold problem. We are the company that your friends and neighbors trust.
