Home Buyer Discovers Toxic Chemicals in Basement in Home Listed For Sale In Wall, N.J

WALL, N.J. - July 13, 2014 - PRLog -- A home buyer completing the inspection process using Environmental Systems' "Enviro Scan  Indoor Air Testing Services identified Trichloroethelene in the basement air quality samples above the New Jersey Department of Health's indoor screening levels. The problem is a result of ground water contamination from a abandoned dry cleaners located in Wall/Sea Girt N.J. The home that was tested by Environmental Systems is approxiamately 1/4 mile down gradient from the dry cleaners location. The property will require a vapor intrusion treatment system prior to occupany of the home. VApor intrusion issues are not new. Homes located 1/2 mile from an old gas stations can also have vapor intrusion propblems and Environmental Systems recomends that all home have aindoor air quality screening prior to purshase. Health issues related to Vapor Intrusion Contamination are on the rise and all home buyers should complete soil and ground water sampling prior to purchase.

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