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SAHA toxic mold tests are negative

Web Posted: 04/19/2007 02:37 AM CDT

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KENS 5 Eyewitness News

Testing done on Mirasol Homes shows they do not have toxic mold, as

residents claim, but rather typical household mildew, KB Homes reported

Wednesday.

KB hired two companies to test for mold in three Mirasol homes on Precious

Street, including Estefana Battle's home. The testing was conducted because

residents say toxic mold was the cause of many health problems.

In their report of findings to the residents of the homes, KB suggested they

use soap, water and a little bleach to clean up the mildew. That advice was

described as " offensive " by some of the residents.

" Oh, yeah, they tried to insult my intelligence and say that I am not a good

housekeeper, " Battle said.

" They told us everything is normal and we need to clean harder, " Crystal De

Los Santos said.

The results showed that in areas where moisture was present, the visible

mold was typical household mildew.

The homeowners remain unconvinced.

De Los Santos said her son's health is so bad he needs two surgeries.

More coverage • KENS video: _Mirasol residents show moldy homes_

(http://www2.mysanantonio.com/multimedia/video/NewsOnDemand/index.cfm?videos=453\

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On Wednesday evening, Mirasol residents went to meet the city attorney

face-to-face to discuss their options.

In a few cases, KB said they will have to remove window sills and check for

water damage.

KB says three more inspections on the homes are pending. On Thursday, SAHA

residents are going to Austin to talk to lawmakers about what else can be

done.

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