1)
Black or charcoal corrosion on copper wiring
2) Black or charcoal corrosion on copper refrigerant lines and
evaporator coils
3)
A drywall stamp indicating country of origin and/or the manufacturer
4) Black or charcoal corrosion on copper plumbing lines
5) Expensive repair or replacement of the
air conditioner’s evaporator coils due to breakdown
6) Sulfur like odor in one or more rooms
in the home that is known to be not sourced in the water.
For homes built after January 1st, 2004, the FL.
DOH states that if you answered yes to two or more of these conditions, your home meets the case definition. If built before January 1st, 2004
and you answered yes to three or more of these conditions, you meet the case definition.
We do not perform any remedial activity so we have no conflicts of interest. The inspection
report includes our Scope of Work, the Summary of Findings which is supported by extensive photographic documentation.
Currently, the only proven and effective treatment
method is to remove and replace source materials (drywall) and impacted components (evaporator coils, electrical
wiring, appliances, etc.) It is currently unknown if these compounds are absorbing and re-emitting from concrete and lumber
materials.