News

Jul 29

Power Plants Contribute to Tennessee's Toxic Pollution

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POWER PLANTS CONTRIBUTE TO TENNESSEE'S TOXIC POLLUTION According to a new report issued by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the state of Tennessee ranks 15th in the nation for toxic industrial air pollution. 35% of that air pollution comes from the TVA electrical power plants in our state. Tennessee ranks 24th among all states in mercury air pollution. This is also a byproduct of the power plants. Common toxins released that affect air quality include hydrochlor... Read More
Posted by Larkin Myers at Jul 29
Air Quality

Jul 29

Small Business is BIG BUSINESS!

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SMALL BUSINESS IS BIG BUSINESS! The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Memphis is on the top of the list for its inability to maintain small businesses.  Between 2006 and 2008, Memphis lost 3% of its small businesses, which tend to be a driver for job creation and economic growth.  Support your local businesses!  Keep our money in Memphis! Read More
Posted by Larkin Myers at Jul 29
Office News

Jul 22

News You Should Know About Renovation, Repair, and Painting

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NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT RENOVATION, REPAIR, AND PAINTING The EPA has issued a revision to the Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Rule concerning lead-based paint in dwellings built prior to 1978.  The EPA announced on July 15th that lead-dust clearance testing and dust wipe testing requirements will not be necessary.  This will save contractors from testing the areas of concern after the completion of a renovation project.  The revision will also allow a certified re... Read More
Posted by Larkin Myers at Jul 22
Lead-based Paint

Jul 13

Tioga Featured in Daily News

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TIOGA FEATURED IN DAILY NEWS “I have always had full confidence in them and their professionalism.”  We’re really proud of this quote from Charles Kiesel, president of ServiceMaster Property Restoration, in a feature story on Tioga Environmental Consultants in the Memphis Daily News. The article discusses our goal of helping our clients meet government’s regulations in a way that is environmentally friendly and cost-effective through services related... Read More
Posted by Larkin Myers at Jul 13
Office News

Jul 13

Foreclosed Homes = Moldy Homes

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FORECLOSED HOMES = MOLDY HOMES Due to the recent increase in home foreclosures, huge numbers of buildings are sitting vacant without the use of any utilities.  When no heat or air conditioning is used and the doors and windows remain closed, there is no ventilation within the house.  The natural air circulation would minimize the moisture in the house.  But without it, the perfect environment for mold is formed.   As the process for foreclosure and purchase of a fo... Read More
Posted by Larkin Myers at Jul 13
Mold and IAQ

Jul 8

Asbestos Safety Violations Can Result in Serious Fines

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ASBESTOS SAFETY VIOLATIONS CAN REAULT IN SERIOUS FINES OSHA is charging a New York hospital with 14 violations and $48,000 in fines related to renovation work.  The most serious charges revolve around the removal of asbestos.  Workers were not instructed that the asbestos was present and the materials were not disposed of correctly.  Read the full article in the New York Daily News. Building renovations often require asbestos surveys and lead-based paint certification ... Read More
Posted by Larkin Myers at Jul 8
Asbestos

Jul 8

Do Air Purifiers Really Work?

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DO AIR PURIFIERS REALLY WORK? When people suspect an indoor air quality problem, they often purchase an air purifier.  It sounds like a good idea – it should purify the air in your home or business creating a higher quality of indoor air.  Well, that is partially true. Many air purifiers use an electrostatic precipitator to remove pollutant particles.  This process does remove potential pollutant particles, but it also produces ozone as a byproduct.  Increasing th... Read More
Posted by Larkin Myers at Jul 8
Mold and IAQ

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