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Today he spoke with 2 microbiologists , experts in this field , to see if <br /> there are any other options . Their main interest is in the health of the <br /> occupants of the building . Mr. Hamilton gave them this information: <br /> - New air filters were recently put in, which is important . <br /> - They asked if we are having a lot of water events in the school since <br /> August 26th? After a leak it takes 3 weeks for mold to grow and cause a <br /> problem. To the best of his knowledge he told them there have been no <br /> leaks in those same places to keep the growth going . Those areas have been <br /> remediated. <br /> - Are you getting fresh air into the school? Have the systems been <br /> balanced? The systems have been balanced. <br /> The two biologists offered another option: <br /> The species of fungi is the same as that found outdoors . The amplification <br /> is not toxigenic . It would not typically cause people to have a reaction. <br /> To occupy the school would be feasible but you must re-monitor. Don' t <br /> clean first because that will stir things up. If the school is re-tested ,. <br /> they could have preliminary data by mid part of next week. It will not be <br /> speciated but it will show if there is an amplification in an area and that <br /> area could immediately be treated. <br /> Their analogy was to that of mowing your lawn. <br /> By mid week of next week, if an area shows an amplification, you will have <br /> a procedure in place on how to deal with it. ( Clean room, re-test . ) <br /> Mr. Hamilton said this is new information that he did not have last night . <br /> Mr. Hamilton said the aldehyde levels were very low and the VOCs were very <br /> good, except for 1 room which had paint spilled and cleaned with thinner, <br /> which would show up in the sample. <br /> Mike Pietrowski asked if after they cut a wall and replaced it due to mold, <br /> can the fungus still grow in the insulation? <br /> Mr. Hamilton said wherever there is water for it to grow it will . If the <br /> insulation is still wet it can grow. It will go dormant as long as it is <br /> dry. If it gets wet again it will begin to grow again. <br /> Mike asked about water soaking a ceiling tile . <br /> Mr. Hamilton said that is then a potentia growth site . Tiles often contain <br /> starch and cellulose. If it was wet for 3 weeks or more, throw it out and <br /> replace it . <br /> Ian said they mentioned washing down the walls , should they also clean the <br /> ceiling tiles? <br /> Mr. Hamilton said they suggest dry vacuuming all the surfaces in the room. <br /> Paul asked if they should re-test the original 22 areas tested, only those <br /> 4 with high counts or the entire building? <br /> Mr. Hamilton said every room. If they sample on Thursday they will have <br /> preliminary data next Wednesday to know if there is an amplification but it <br /> could not be speciated until the 10th day. <br /> Paul asked how long it takes to collect the data? <br /> 5-7 minutes per room. <br /> 6 <br />