Who Knew? Vapor Intrusion in your Home {an Infographic}
We were recently sent this cool infographic and thought that you, inquisitive readers, might like to know about VAPOR INTRUSION.
Vapor Intrusion occurs when vapors and gases from contaminated soil and groundwater seep into indoor air posing potential health problems to the residents. These vapors move through the soil and seep through cracks in any type of home or commercial building with basements, slab foundations, or crawl-space foundations. The people most at risk include elderly, pregnant or nursing women, infants, children and those suffering from chronic illnesses. Vapor intrusion might manifest sickness, but this depends on the type of chemicals found, the length of exposure, one’s sensitivity to chemicals and the overall health of the exposed person. And as we know, low-level exposure to certain chemical over years may raise risk of cancer and chronic diseases.
Most states have some laws regarding Vapor Intrusion… but not all! If you live in the following states, contact your representatives NOW and get some rules on the books!
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Mississippi
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
- Texas
- Iowa
- North Dakota
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Utah
- Wyoming
- North Dakota
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Utah
- Wyoming
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