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How Improving Indoor Air Quality Can Create A Healthier Life For Your Family
Overview: Today we engage in more activities indoors than ever before. We work remotely more often. Our children spend more time at home studying and connecting online. And we can even do anything from virtual group workouts to binge watching the latest movies for...
Six Great Ways That Asbestos Testing Can Increase Your Property Value
Did you know that asbestos testing can potentially increase your property’s value? That’s because an asbestos survey helps provide transparency and assurance to potential buyers, investors, and occupants—giving everyone more peace of mind. Here are six ways which...
Governor Vetoes CA AB 249: Water Quality Standards for K-12
The proposed California Assembly Bill 249 (AB 249), also known as the Safe Drinking Water for Children Act, was recently vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. According to Newsom, “…the bill lacks key provisions for efficiently administering the funding and inadequate to...
The Hidden Risks of Demolition without a J# Permit in the SF Bay Area
When it comes to demolishing buildings in the Bay Area, it's not just about tearing down the property. There are local rules and regulations designed to keep everyone safe and protect the environment. One important rule is that you need to get a J# permit from the Bay...
Frequent Lead Water Testing Needed at Child Care Centers
When it comes to raising healthy children, protecting them from environmental hazards such as lead is critical for their growth and development, which is why the recent findings of lead tests conducted at child-care centers in California are a cause for concern. 1 in...
10 Tips on How to Choose an Asbestos Surveyor to Get A J# Permit for Demolition
For demolition projects, it is critical to choose an experienced and reputable asbestos surveyor to ensure that all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are identified and handled properly. Asbestos is a hazardous material that is known to cause lung cancer. And, in...
EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) May Require Lead Water Testing for K-12 Schools
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently proposed that K-12 schools test for lead in their drinking water through the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions currently under review. In this article, we thought we’d share the news that we have so far, so that...
Radon Awareness Week – What You Need to Know
How to Become the Hero In Your Own Radon Story. There’s a lot of drama in the world now regarding global warming and how it’s affects our outdoor climate—but did you know that there’s an even bigger story happening indoors in your own home or multi-unit family...
Get an Asbestos Survey and J# Permit Prior to Demolition
Asbestos is a natural mineral that was extensively used in building materials and construction before it was discovered to cause serious and fatal illnesses. That’s why today there are strict regulations regarding the use of asbestos. For the purposes of...
How Child Care Centers Can Prep for the CA Lead Testing Requirement (AB 2370)
A Quick Guide from California’s Health and Human Services Agency Department of Social Services Introduction: According to the Environmental Protection Agency, as much as one-fifth of a child’s exposure to lead—a neurotoxin that can detrimentally affect their...
Testing Radon Levels at Home
Introduction: Radon is an invisible and odorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in our soil and releases into the atmosphere. In the outdoors, it disperses easily and generally isn’t a health issue. However, radon can seep into homes and accumulate to higher...
Is Your Indoor Air Quality Healthy or Harmful?
Six signs that you may need to an indoor air quality test. If you’re like most of us, chances are you feel very safe from air pollutants inside your home or in your car because the “real” air pollution is found outdoors. Well, here’s a mind-blowing fact. According to...
California Requires Lead Testing for Drinking Water at Childcare Centers
When it comes to environmental health hazards, lead is one of the main toxins that can have detrimental effects on humans—and especially children. “Lead is a neurotoxin that can permanently damage young children’s nervous systems,” said Susan Little, an Environmental...
How Adviro Helps Homes Damaged by Wildfire and Smoke
An Interview with Edward Ballaron, Technician Manager Today on the blog we’re sharing a recent interview we had with Edward Ballaron, the Technician Manager at Adviro. Eddie is going to explain the process involved in helping homeowners who have had their homes...
18 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Wildfire Season
When it comes to wildfires, 2021 has been quite a year. California is currently facing its biggest wildfire season in history. With the onset of global warming producing drier seasons, and today’s growing communities encroaching on the borders of wildlife areas in the...
A Commercial Real Estate Owner’s Guide to HUD Radon Surveys for Multifamily Housing
If you’re a commercial real estate owner of multifamily housing — which is a multifamily building that has 5 or more units — this radon article is designed to help you understand the new testing requirements set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...
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