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Last Updated: February 20, 2019

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Mold: Sources of Moisture

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Big Idea: It is important to identify the sources of moisture that can allow mold growth in a home.

Talking points:

  • The ideal settings for mold growth include:
    • moisture;
    • a surface where mold can grow, such as wet paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood; and
    • warm temperatures.
  • There are many common, even everyday sources of moisture in homes, like taking a shower, cooking, and naturally occurring water vapor from soil.
  • Other sources of mold occur when some type of repair or maintenance is needed in the home, including a leaking pipe or roof, clogged gutters, or window condensation.

Source: 
David Lipton, NCDHHS Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch, “Update: Managing Citizen Inquiries about Dampness and Mold Growth” 

 

 

Categories: Mold/Moisture