Lincoln County High School - More steps taken to stop mold

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More steps taken to stop mold

October 29, 2002

With the results of mold testing at Lincoln County High School still not in,

officials have already taken additional steps to stop the infestation.

A mechanical engineer has inspected the site and recommended that germicidal

lights - ultra violet air purification devices - be installed in the

school's heating and air conditioning ductwork. The lights would kill the

mold as well as bacteria, germs, fungus and the like.

" We have ordered these UV units and will begin the installation upon

arrival, " said Bobby Alder, facilities supervisor for the county schools

system, during a work session of the Lincoln County Board of Education

earlier this month. " The engineer will also review the mechanical drawings

to make sure that the HVAC systems are adequate for our building. "

Testing for microbial contamination was conducted on Oct. 11 by a certified

industrial hygienist, with air samples and samples from visible areas as

well as from ductwork taken.

The testing is expected to identify the mold species, and the hygienist is

also expected to offer recommendations for remediation.

Concerns relating to the mold were first discussed by the board a few weeks

ago. According to discussion then, evidence of the mold is prevalent in

several classrooms mainly in the northern section of the school and in its

library.

Several measures were taken by the system's maintenance staff in an attempt

to combat the ongoing problem.

©Elk Valley Times 2002