Reference Websites
We encourage everyone to study the causes of mold and how it could effect someone's health and their property. In addition to mold, there are a number of other contaminants that one can be exposed to at a property, whether through inhalation or direct contact. But rather than hear about these subjects from one source, we encourage you to visit these organizations for more information about these contaminants.
Topics
- Mold, Allergies & Indoor Air Quality
- Asbestos
- Carbon Monoxide Gas
- Chinese Drywall/Imported Drywall
- Lead & Lead Paint
- Radon Gas
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Water Quality
Mold, Allergies & Indoor Air Quality
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) Mold Information
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Article on Mold Hazards
- Indoor Mold and Mildew Information Website
- Mayo Clinic Health Report on Acute and Chronic Sinusitis
- National Association of Realtors (NAR) Mold Article
- New York City (NYC) Department of Health Mold Website
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) IAQ Information
- Tenant's (Renter's) Rights with Mold
- Weather.com Mold Article
- WebMD Article on the Health Effects of Mold
Asbestos
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Information
- National Cancer Institute Asbestos Exposure Information
- Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry Asbestos Information
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Asbestos Health & Safety Information
Carbon Monoxide Gas
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Information
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet
Chinese Drywall/Imported Drywall
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chinese Drywall Investigation Report
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Imported Drywall Information
Lead & Lead Paint
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Information
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Lead Safety Information
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Lead Paint Health & Safety Information
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Lead in Toys Information
Radon Gas
- National Cancer Institute Radon Fact Sheet
- Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry Radon Information
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Radon Gas Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) VOC Information
- Minnesota Department of Health Fact Sheet on VOCs (PDF)
Water Quality
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Water Quality & Testing Information
- US Geological Survey (USGS) Water Quality Information
- World Health Organization (WHO) Water Sanitation and Health Information
You may also call us at 1-866-358-3838 or e-mail us at this link at any time to ask questions and share your concerns.
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