A Full Service Inspection Company
Water Quality:
Quality drinking water is essential to the well being of the family. I consider water
quality testing to be an integral and required feature of a Full Home Inspection. That is
why I offer a basic on-site water quality test at no extra charge with each home
inspection. This test is designed to give the perspective home buyer confidence that
the drinking water supply to the home meets minimal quality standards. I use state of
art test equipment to test for basic water quality parameters such as pH, conductivity
hardness and turbidity. I also offer a complete water quality testing service and will
advise my client on site specific tests that might be desirable.
I am equipped to do on-site testing of many chemical species
and compounds and provide laboratory analysis, conducted
by a local testing laboratory, for other potential contaminants.
I am a member of the National Ground Water Association and
have been doing water sampling and testing for over thirty
years. Visit the EPA site for more information on the National
Safe Water Act and Drinking Water Standards
(http://www.epa.gov/safewater/hfacts.html).
Radon Gas:
Indoor radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and
the leading cause among non-smokers. Radon gas is produced by the radioactive
decay of uranium and enters the home through cracks in floors, foundations and walls;
construction joints; gaps in suspended floors and around service pipes; through
cavities inside walls and through the water supply. The EPA has determined radon to
be a health risk and recommends sampling for radon gas in all living areas below the
third floor. Some people who are exposed to radon in drinking water may also have
increased risk of getting cancer over the course of their lifetime, especially lung
cancer. Wyoming homes are particularly susceptible to invasion by radon gas due to
the large amount of naturally occurring uranium in our state. On average 33% of homes
in Wyoming test above the EPA recommended safe level for radon gas For additional
information on radon in the home and in drinking water please visit EPA web sites
(http://www.epa.gov/radon/index.html) and (http://www.epa.gov/safewater/radon.html).
I am certified by the National Environmental Health
Association - National Radon Proficiency Program
to conduct radon gas measurements in accordance
the Wyoming Radon Program. I have been
conducting radon gas surveys since 1976
Lead:
Lead is a highly toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and
around our homes. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral
problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Growing children 6 years old
and under are most at risk. The
primary source of lead exposure
for most children are: deteriorating lead-based paint, lead contaminated dust, and lead
contaminated residential soil. Homes built before 1978 often contain lead based paint
and/or lead components in the plumbing systems. My training in geochemistry and
over 30 years of experience in field and laboratory testing insure that lead testing will
be done correctly and accurately and in accordance with current EPA rules and
regulations (http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/nlic.html).
Asbestos:
Asbestos is a mineral fiber that has been used commonly in a variety of building
construction materials for insulation and as a fire-retardant. EPA and CPSC have
banned several asbestos products. Today, asbestos is most commonly found in older
homes, in pipe and furnace insulation materials,
asbestos shingles, millboard, textured paints and
other coating materials, and floor tiles .Elevated
concentrations of airborne asbestos can occur
after asbestos-containing materials are disturbed
by cutting, sanding or other remodeling activities.
Improper attempts to remove these materials can
release asbestos fibers into the air in homes, increasing asbestos levels and
endangering people living in those homes. The most dangerous asbestos fibers are
too small to be visible. After they are inhaled, they can remain and accumulate in the
lungs. Asbestos can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma (a cancer of the chest and
abdominal linings), and asbestosis (irreversible lung scarring that can be fatal).
Symptoms of these diseases do not show up until many years after exposure began.
Most people with asbestos-related diseases were exposed to elevated concentrations
on the job; some developed disease from exposure to clothing and equipment brought
home from job sites. The EPA has determined that their is no safe exposure level for
asbestos. Testing for asbestos fibers is recommended in older homes if an initial
inspection indicates the presence of asbestos containing construction material,
especially if they are damaged or removal is anticipated.
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