Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. It is heat resistant, very strong, and contains remarkable insulating properties. Asbestos has been used extensively in construction materials for many years. Due to its fiber-like structure, asbestos has been known to cause a number of disabling and fatal diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and pleural plaques.
There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos, therefore all exposure to asbestos should be avoided. Lead is a soft, dull grey metal commonly used in paint and water pipes. Highly volatile and unstable, lead particles can contaminate our air and water. Lead-based paint, lead-contaminated dust in older buildings, and lead sediment in the water are the most prevalent sources of lead poisoning in children.
There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos, therefore all exposure to asbestos should be avoided. Lead is a soft, dull grey metal commonly used in paint and water pipes. Highly volatile and unstable, lead particles can contaminate our air and water. Lead-based paint, lead-contaminated dust in older buildings, and lead sediment in the water are the most prevalent sources of lead poisoning in children.
Services
Terra Environmental professionals are available 24/7 to help you through an emergency and give you the immediate hands-on support that brings a unique level of comfort and feeling of safety for all of your personnel during a crisis. We will listen carefully to your concerns and send one of our certified environmental consultants to your site to fully examine, analyze and identify the exact cause of the problem.
Get the peace of mind that your old home or office building is safe and secure with asbestos testing and inspections from Terra Environmental conveniently located in Santa Fe Springs, California. We handle lead inspections and asbestos testing and monitoring services for buildings that contain these materials.
Whether it's the indoor air quality or the soil around your property, Terra Environmental, will tests it for you in order to detect any sign of harmful conditions. We also offer mold inspection services to find and identify any sources of mold in your building. Microbial pollution involves hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi that grow indoors when sufficient moisture is available.
People spend a large part of their day indoors: in homes, offices, schools, health care facilities, or other private or public buildings. The quality of the air we breathe in those buildings is an important determinant of our health and well-being. The inadequate control of indoor air quality, therefore, creates a considerable health burden.
Lead is rarely found in source water but enters tap water through corrosion of plumbing materials. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder. The most common problem is with brass or chrome-plated brass faucets and fixtures which can leach significant amounts of lead into the water, especially hot water.
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Osuna Caroline
Sep 18, 2021
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We had our plaster tested for abestos right before Labor Day weekend. We had the results the second business day. The technician was super communicative and prompt for the appointment. He efficiently took six samples and was respectful of our home and space. He answered our many questions thoroughly and offered to be available for any questions that might come up after our appointment. It turns out we will need abatement before redoing our kitchen. We are very pleased with the information provided before, during and after the samples were collected and evaluated.
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Jan 19, 2021
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Jan 19, 2020
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