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Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control

CONTENTS

Cover
Introduction

Prevention
Investigating, Evaluating, and Remediating Moisture and Mold Problems

Mold Remediation – Key Steps
Plan the Remediation Before Starting Work
Remediation Plan
HVAC System
Hidden Mold
Remediation
Table 1: Water Damage – Cleanup and Mold Prevention
Table 2: Mold Remediation Guidelines
Cleanup Methods
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Containment
Equipment
Sampling
How Do You Know When You Have Finished Remediation/Cleanup?

Checklist for Mold Remediation
Resources List
References
Appendix A – Glossary
Appendix B – Introduction to Molds 

Molds in the Environment
Health Effects and Symptoms Associated with Mold Exposure
Mold Toxins
Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (mVOCs), Glucans or Fungal Cell Wall Components, and Spores
Appendix C – Communication With Building Occupants
Mold in Schools
Site Index

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Acknowledgements
This document was prepared by the Indoor Environments Division (IED) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. IED would like to thank the reviewers of this document who provided many valuable and insightful comments, and the contractors who provided support during the development of this document.

EPA would also like to thank those who provided photos: Terry Brennan (Photo #2, Photo #3A, Photo #4A, Photo #6, Photo #8, Photo #9); Paul Ellringer (Photo #4C); Stephen Vesper, Ph.D. (Photo #3B); and Chin Yang, Ph.D. (cover photos, Photo #4B, Photo #5, Photo #7). 

Please note that this document presents recommendations on mold remediation. EPA does not regulate mold or mold spores in indoor air.

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