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When Mold Is A Concern
Water damage in the
home often brings with it mold and/or bacterial contamination that
compromise health and property. If water intrusion, condensation, or
ice damming has occurred, serious microbial overgrowth may develop
unless the problem is addressed swiftly. Scientific assessment and
remediation/renovation efforts offer the most accurate and effective
means of eradicating this microbial threat to indoor air quality.
How Mold Can Affect Health
The word is out. The potential health effects of mold overgrowth can be serious. From
The New York Times Magazine and The Chicago Tribune to
Sixty Minutes and Prime Time Live, reports of devastating mold contamination have raised public awareness. Too much mold in the indoor environment can lead to sinusitis, watery eyes, rhinitis, wheezing, bronchitis, and asthma. In fact, in a recent Mayo Clinic study, 96% of sinusitis cases were found to be fungal related. Still more serious threats are posed by the specific species of fungi that produce mycotoxins. These molds can cause pneumonia (aspergillus, penicillium), pulmonary bleeding (stachybotrys charturum), and even nervous system impairment (stachybotrys). Most vulnerable to mold-related illness are children, the elderly, and mold-sensitive (allergic) and immune-compromised individuals. |
Scientific Investigation
Yields the Best Results
Bussey Environmental Inc.
(BEI) offers a scientific approach to mold inspection and investigation. Tailored to individual client needs, we conduct thorough microbial investigations that include visual inspection, moisture readings, and surface and air laboratory tests that identify the concentrations and species of molds. We then provide detailed recommendations for the remediation and renovation efforts that will most effectively eliminate the problem and restore healthy indoor air quality.
Proven
Experience in the Field
During his 17 years as an environmental professional, Brian Bussey has gained deep experience in the full range of commercial and residential environmental issues throughout the Chicago Metro area. He has performed numerous microbial (mold and/or bacteria) investigations in a variety of contexts, including the residential, commercial, governmental and institutional settings. As Senior Industrial Hygienist for
Bussey Environmental Inc., Mr. Bussey solves indoor air quality problems for residential clients.
Currently, Mr. Bussey also oversees environmental and remediation projects at the Field Museum of Natural History and the City of Chicago’s Jardin Water Plant. |
