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Architecture.com - all about architecture, by the RIBA
Cheryl Ciecko, R.A., FALA, LEED AP, Cheryl Ciecko Goethals, Licensed Architect - Illinois & WY, IL #001.012491 WY #C-3742, 3901 E. Pershing Blvd., Suite B Cheyenne, WY 82001 USA, Tel: 708.557.7544, Website: http://www.avoidingmold.com Email: cheryl@avoidingmold.com
Architect specializing in Forensic Consulting services related to building defects, water damage and 'sick buildings' that affect the health of building occupants.
I offer 'review' and consulting services, second opinions, education and support, primarily using virtual tools, to clients worldwide.
Chicago Architecture Foundation - architecture.org
Construction Information Sources (CIS) Databasecollection of Internet sites for A/E/C (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry - includes data basesearch capabilities ctca.unb.ca/CTCA/sources/
Project Management Consulting: Software and Systems Project and Program Management - Dan Friedmann, 19 Chatham Rd, Chappaqua, NY 10514, Phone: 914.391.6241 WebSite:http://www.proj-mgt.com/ - Email: proj-mgt@proj-mgt.com
Chimney Cleaning, Repair & other Masonry Repair Services
LAKEVIEW MASONRY, 4413 Venture Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811, Tel: 1-218-525-5146, info@lakeviewduluth.com. Offers a variety of services including chimney inspections and sweeps, chimney installation and repair, masonry work, fireplace, wood, and gas stove installation, and dryer vent cleaning. Chimney Sweep Institute of America (CSIA) certification.
New Lenox, IL 60451 RK MASONRY & Tuckpointing, (708) 212-2509 - masonry and chimney repairs:
Robert Kale, rkmasonry@shepherdtech.info Serving Chicago and suburbs. Over 20 years of experience in masonry and tuckpointing work with brick, block and stone. We specialize in chimney repair, brick and stone fireplaces and brick mailboxes. New construction or repair and renovation. Repair or construction of block walls, brick walls and glass block walls.
Building Codes
BOCA Building Officials and Code Administ.- bocai.org
CABO Council of American Building Officials Merged w/ ICC - intlcode.com
Code Check- Help with Building Codes - codecheck.com
SBCCI Southern Building Code Conference Int. - sbcci.org
ICBO Internat.Conf. of Building Officials - icbo.org
Construction Flaws: Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe, description of defects in this nuclear plant prior to the melt-down
Construction Information Sources (CIS) Databasecollection of Internet sites for A/E/C (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry - includes data basesearch capabilities ctca.unb.ca/CTCA/sources/
AGT Battery Best source we have found for flashlights, batteries, parts - Pres. Angela Tessmer offers expert service and product advice - agtbattery.com
Reducing the Fire Hazards in Aluminum-Wired Homes, details of the hazard of and what to do about aluminum wiring, aluminum wiring repair methods, This document answers most technical questions about the hazards and remedies of aluminum electrical wiring. [UPDATED-DF 3/8/2003, Edits-df 02/09/2006]
Tyco Electronics website - te.com - provides information about the AMP COPALUM connector program
COPALUM Aluminum Wire Connector Availability: U.S. CPSC announced that Tyco Electronics Corp. will continue offering the COPALUM connector repair system until at least 2005 - for details see this US CSPC-Tyco Press Release.
AMP Corporation, Harrisburg PA 17105 800-522-6752 - CPSC's recommended COPALUM aluminum-copper retrofit - US Customer Support 800-522-6752 [See the TYCO announcement above] - te.com/usa-en/products/connectors.html
AMP Canada Product Information Department, 905-470-4425 the COPALUM connector line is available in Canada; they do not appear to have a contractor training/certification program such as is (at least in a few places) available in the USA.
List of Electricians Specializing in Aluminum Wire Repair, Federal Pacific Stab-Lok Replacement, Zinsco Replacement
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DIRECTORY OF ELECTRICIANS for Repair/Replacement of Federal Pacific Electric-FPE & Zinsco circuit breakers and electrical panels. A list of elecricians asserting specific experience and expertise with the hazards and with the appropriate repair procedures for FPE Stab-lok circuit breakers and electrical panels, and with Zinsco/Sylvania circuit breakers and electrical panels
Federal Pacific & Zinsco Electric Panels & Stab Lok Breakers Information Articles
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder - A leading provider of EEG neurofeedback for adult attention deficit disorder ADD / ADHD, also sells EMF meters and air and water purification equipment
Asbestos Detection, Testing, Recognition, Hazards, Field Photos, and Asbestos-Related Illness Information Sources, including Mesothelioma
ASBESTOS, ITS INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS, ROSATO 1959, D.V. Rosato, engineering consultant, Newton, MA, Reinhold Publishing, 1959 Library of Congress Catalog Card No.: 59-12535 (out of print, text and images available at InspectAPedia.com). Asbestos products and their history and use in various building materials such as asphalt and vinyl flooring includes discussion which draws on this text.
ASBESTOS SAFETY-1959-2017 - current & historic death rates from mesothelioma in the U.S. & supporting research
ASBESTOS IDENTIFICATION: How to find and recognize asbestos in Buildings using simple visual inspection methods, list of common asbestos-containing materials
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Center Resource on Asbestos and Mesothelioma, including discussion of asbestos, asbestosis, asbestos cancer, asbestos abatement procedures, jobsite exposure to asbestos, and treatment for asbestos-related illness.
Asbestos News - a good information website on asbestos hazards and Mesothelioma.
Example of lead-in of an article (Jan 2006) "What is Mesothelioma? - Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that attacks cells, called mesothelial cells, which make up membrane lining in the
chest and abdominal cavity. The tissue called mesothelium, which is formed by the mesothelial cells, help protects the organs by producing a lubricating
fluid that allows the organs to move without irritating nerves." The site contains articles on asbestos abatement, asbestos in schools, claims,
containment, litigation, and various asbestos-related illnesses.
TreatMesothelioma.org, 111 E. Washington St.,
Orlando, FL 32801 USA, Contact: Kayla Watson, Director / Co-Founder, Telephone: (888) 322 - 3075, Email: KaylaWatson@TreatMesothelioma.OrgDescription provided by treatmesothelioma.org:
Mesothelioma Treatment Community of TreatMesothelioma.org is dedicated to the assistance and guidance of asbestos and mesothelioma victims around the world. We exist to not only inspire hope during these unbearable times but to also provide palliative care and comprehensive information through our website, resources, and educational videos.
By being the largest resource for mesothelioma treatment options and complementary therapies for cancer, we are designed to help guide patients and their loved ones toward the answers and support they need to improve their quality of life, prognosis, and life expectancy.
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Mesothelioma Website: non-profit consumer information website provides
clear language information about mesothelioma (what is mesothelioma, how do you get malignant mesothelioma, how much asbestos exposure does it take to get mesothelioma, what are the symptoms of mesothelioma)
Mesothelioma treatment options are described
Mesothelioma specialsts - doctors - choosing a doctor, cancer centers, etc
Mesothelioma related clinical trials are described
Help in managing health records for meothelioma treatment and care
Veterans resources for people suffering from mesothelioma including mesothelioma detection, asbestos exposure in the military, and veterans service officers
Mesothelioma Doctors - "In any kind of delicate situation, such as dealing with mesothelioma, receiving valuable information is very important. All the information you need is available on our website. Find a list of doctors and treatment centers that can offer the necessary mesothelioma treatment methods in order to treat your health. All the support you need and even legal help for asbestos victims is provided at this website"
Mesothelioma News is a very
dangerous ailment that can devastate a family. Make sure that you have the
right Mesothelioma Lawyers to
help protect your family from economic hardships. Asbestos is an extremely dangerous substance that everyone should be aware of. [Text supplied to DF by Mesothelioma News 2/12/07]
UK Freephone dedicated helpline with specialist advisors to provide information and help on making a claim for compensation.
UK Telephone: 0800-916-9050
- ACAH group: Regulated by the Ministry of Justice in respect of regulated claims management activities. CRM 2757, The ACHAH Group is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998, reference Z1080746
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center, (this site is NOT RECOMMENDED due to deceptive website practices) is a website sponsored by the Law Firm of EARLY, LUDWICK, SWEENEY & STRAUSS, LLC.
EMF Shielding Inc New York based Environmental Engineering Firm provides EMF Design, Engineering, Electromagnetic Field Surveys, Shielding Installation, Consulting and Field Management - U.S. & worldwide services
A Toxic Gas Testing Plan: A Gas Sampling Plan for Residential and Commercial Buildings lists some of the toxic indoor gases for which we test, depending on the building complaint and building conditions
Lead Hazards in Buildings, Dust, Paint, Water: General Advice, Testing Procedures, Illnesses with additional links and resource references for Lead Hazards
Thermography - Infra Red Inspection Equipment, temperature, heat loss, active leak detection, moisture investigations
FLIR Thermography manufacturer of infrared cameras, thermographytesting equipment, and thermal imaging cameras. FLIR provides infrared software as well as infrared training and support
Therma-Check, LLC-Home Energy Audits and Thermal Imaging in Maryland, Baltimore Metro Region and Hanover, PA - Providing Home Energy Audits and Thermal Imaging Services in Central Maryland, Baltimore Metro Region and Hanover, PA.
EIFS Restoration System revitalizes prestigious San Francisco Towers [Silicone [[caulk]] in constructin]
National Org. of EIFS Inspectors Information Center - somewhat thin in depth but useful updates on class action, basic failure mechanisms for various exterior claddings
"Modular Home Construction, special defects and inspection methods" Dan Friedman, NY Metro ASHI Seminar, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, White Plains NY, October 4, 1996
Miami Leed Builder- Offering green LEED certification and consultation to builders, contractors, architects and more. Here is what Miami Leed explains about LEED Certification:
What is LEED Certification?
In the United States and in a number of other countries around the world, LEED certification is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. Achieving LEED certification is the best way for you to demonstrate that your building project is truly "green." The LEED green building rating system -- developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington D.C.-based, nonprofit coalition of building industry leaders -- is designed to promote design and construction practices that increase profitability while reducing the negative environmental impacts of buildings and improving occupant health and well-being.
What are the benefits of LEED Certification?
LEED certification, which includes a rigorous third-party commissioning process, offers compelling proof to you, your clients, your peers and the public at large that you've achieved your environmental goals and your building is performing as designed. Getting certified allows you take advantage of a growing number of state and local government incentives, and can help boost press interest in your project.
South African e-Journal of Green Building, Llewellyn van Wyk, Editor-at-Large, Green Building e-Journal, ISBN: 978-0-620-38412-4. The Green Building eJournal provides handbooks and guides for green building construction.
Heating Systems and oil tanks, buried UST underground storage tanks & above ground oil tanks
Duct Cleaning Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned? - Indoor Environments Division (6607J) Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) EPA-402-K-97-002, October 1997, US EPA
Gas-Fired Heating Boilers - Allgas Heating installs full gas central heating systems, Combi conversions, and boiler exchanges.
HVAC Equipment Data Tag De-coding: Technical Reference Guide, published by Carson Dunlop Weldon & Associates, Ltd., Toronto, 2006 for a $69.00 book which translates air conditioning equipment model numbers and serial numbers into date of equipment manufacture and rated BTUH capacity.
HVAC Jobs information on HVAC, HVAC Software, HVAC engineers, HVAC contractors, HVAC recruiters, HVAC jobs, Heating, Air Conditioning and ASHRAE
Wood Furnaces clean burning wood furnaces from Greenwood Furnace, 85% efficient, it burns not only the wood, but the smoke coming from a typical fire. It ties to any heating system and may heat an entire home and provide all your domestic hot water. It leaves very little material to create smoke, creosote or ash making it one of the cleanest wood furnaces on the market
Historic Buildings Inspection, Construction, Repair, Dating
Age: Find the Age of a House How to Determine the Age of a Building from Visual Clues, Architectural Style, Building Materials, Construction Details, or Documentary Clues
Age: Find the Age of a House How to Determine the Age of a Building from Visual Clues, Architectural Style, Building Materials, Construction Details, or Documentary Clues
How to Clean Moldy Wood Framing & Sheathing How to clean/seal mold from/on exposed lumber or plywood subfloor or roof sheathing
indoors - some suggestions based on our ongoing research
Companies offering Mold and other HAZMAT Cleaning & Remediation
Canada Mold Remediation Companies: Phoenix Disaster Restoration Corp.Sherbrooke (Québec) - (819) 822-2425 - info@phoenixinc.ca
Phoenix après sinistre , spécialisé en nettoyage après sinistre, offre toute une gamme de services pour la restauration de lieux ayant subi des dommages. Que ce soit à la suite d'une inondation, d'un dégât d'eau, d'un refoulement d'égout, d'un incendie, d'un problème de moisissure, de micro-organismes ou d'odeur, Phoenix saura intervenir de manière efficace.
Phoenix disaster restoration is specialized in post-disaster cleaning and mold remediation. We offer a full range of services for the restoration of areas that have been damaged. Whether the cause is flooding, water damage, sewer backup, fire, mold, microorganisms, or bad odors, Phoenix knows how to intervene efficiently.
Arizona Mold Remediation Companies: Helping Hand Fire and Water Restoration, 480-924-4830, 888-668-5422, FAX: 480-985-5611, Arizona Flood Water Damage & Smoke and Fire Damage Restoration, Sewage Remediation & Cleanup, Mold Removal. 24/7- Service - immediate response.
U.S.: Northeast - Serv Pro - Ted White - Putnam County - 800-352-0019
U.S.: Northeast - Serv Pro - Gill Morrissey - Beacon, NY (845) 831-3600
U.S.: Northeast - Westfair Restoration Services - Chris VanWaggoner - 914-447-4813 - Thornwood, NY
Ohio Mold Remediation Companies: Douglas M. Kohnen, ERAtech Environmental, Inc., Kettering, Ohio, (937) 859-8998 - dkohnen@earthlink.net - specializes in Mold Assessments and Project Design for residential and commercial properties.
FLOOD VENTS & FLOOD PORTS to avoid structural damage during building flooding, flood venting, flood ports, or flood gates on buildings
Foundation Crack Bible, in-depth diagnosis, and evaluation of all types of structural and non-structural cracks in residential foundations [Brick, Concrete, Masonry Block, Stone]
Met Fin Shotblast media blasting systems, abrasive blast equipment, as well as custom-designed systems for shot blasting, blast cleaning, descaling, shot peening, grit blasting, sandblasting and blast rooms
Surface Tek media blasting equipment and supplies for mold remediation and other surface cleaning applications
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Plumbing, Water, Water Testing, Water Treatment, Wells, Septic Systems
Drains, Septic Systems
The Septic System Information Website main website of articles on how to install, inspect, test, diagnose, repair, & replace septic systems, basic and advanced designs
Water pressure tanks - how to diagnose the need for air, how to add air, stop water pump short cycling to avoid damage - water storage water pressure tank safety.
Water Testing & Water Treatment Services
Aquacheck Laboratory, Inc. Water Testing Services, water test kits - PO Box 87 05151 1-800-263-9596 [Contributor to technical content at this website]
Water Filtration Systems Premiere Sales is a leading Water Purification Company that provides consumers and business with a wide range of Water Filter Systems including Replacement Water Filters, Drinking Water Systems, Reverse Osmosis Systems and more from major brands
Plastic Supply and Drain Piping Failures: leaks, lawsuits, settlements
PLASTIC PIPING - main web article on plastic supply and drain piping failures in buildings, inspection, diagnosis, installation, repair
ABS Plastic Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) pipe failures: reported for Centaur, Phoenix, Polaris, Gable, and Spartan pipe mfgs. for pipe made betweeen 1985
and 1988. CPSC Hot Line: 800-638-8270 or ABS Drain Leaks/Failures-Class Action Settlement
Design Alternatives for Septic Systems: Advanced & Alternative Septic System Designs for Onsite Wastewater Disposal - design engineers, consultants, products, books for special problem situations, difficult soils, old system repairs.
Aerobic septic systems, chemical, composting, incinerating & waterless toilets, Evaporation-Transpiration (ET) Septic Systems, septic media filters, greywater systems, holding tank septic systems, mound septics, raised bed septics, pressure dosing septic systems,
sand bed filters, peat beds, constructed wetlands, septic disinfection systems.
Design Basics for Septic Systems: choosing septic tank size, leach field Size - basic septic system volume and absorption system design guides.
Septic System Inspection & Testing
Failure Causes - Septic Systems Basic Septic Inspection Procedures: for septic tanks, septic drainfields, cesspools, drywells, distribution piping
Inspecting Onsite Waste Disposal Systems Online Septic Class, Explaining Septic System Operation to Clients; Visual Inspection, Testing, Invasive Inspection , Evaluation, Reporting; Future Trends, Legislation
Septic System Maintenance & Repair
Additives & Chemicals: Septic System Maintenance - Are they even needed? Are they even legal?
Clogged Drain Diagnosis - is the problem the septic system or the Building drain system?
Septic Tank Inspection Procedure - How to Inspect Septic Tanks and evaluate the septic tank condition, baffles, sludge levels, damage, evidence of septic failure, etc.
WOODMERE NY PLUMBER 11598 - Michael Diack - 516-295-2448, Licensed Plumber & EPA Universal EMAIL: mike@pipedoc.net - Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanical Contractor serving Long Island & NYC
Nevada Plumbers
Plumber Las Vegas provides home and commercial plumbing services, as well as 24/7 emergency assistance 888-538-7415
Northeastern U.S. Plumbers
Northeast Mechanical - Commercial boiler/burner systems specifications and installation. Equipment analysis, cleaning services and HVAC maintenance.
VirginiaPlumbers
Atlantic Replumbing Ashburn, VA - polybutylene repiping, copper repiping, plastic piping lawsuit information
Washington State Plumbers:
Love Plumbing - consumer assistance website Terry Love Plumbing & Remodel, Belevue & Bothell WA, offers a plumbing bulletin board and has a TV show which aid consumers with plumbing problems. Toll Free 877-808-5683
Water Filter, Home provides a "whole-house" water filter system. A second product, "LifeSource" softener is an alternative to salt-based water softener systems. The life source water system uses no salt, no magnets (which don't work anyway), and is maintenance free
Gas Cylinder Repair Hydro Test Corp. offers repairs as well as CO2 gas cylinder service equipment, pressure gauges, cylinder pumps, tumblers, replacement parts
Front Range Precast Concrete. FRPC Manufactures and delivers FLXX watertight concrete tanks for septic systems, water cisterns for potable water storage and fire protection, and sand/grease/oil interceptors. We are also the sole distributor for the HOOT Advanced Treatment Unit in Colorado. we have our entire catalog online at http://www.flxx.com. Although we are a for-profit business, we do have seasoned and qualified staff has the benefit of youthful, state-of-the art science in the field and a broad scope of knowledge that will give you a resource that can be invaluable as a reference to a hot-button issue throughout Colorado and the rest of the United States
TOILETS, WATERLESS, Composting Toilets, Biological Toilets, No-water/Low water toilets, Waterless toilets, Chemical Toilets, Incinerating Toilets and related products list
More Reading on Sewers, Septic Systems & Products For Septic Sytems
Bowels, a preview of Understanding your Bowels a Family Doctor Book, published in association with the British Medical Association, has useful
details about the human bowels, bowel movement, how bowels work, information about human stools and the process of defecation which may be useful for both
medical and also onsite wastewater design purposes.
Pumper Magazine magazine for septic servicing industry, equipment sources, classified ads, business articles
Septic Contaminants, identifying - what are the contaminants produced by septic systems and what can be done about them if they escape initial treatment?
Septic Cop Additive natural ingredients, odor reduction and for seasonal facilities, cottages, RV's,campers, boats, hunting camps ,lodges, outhouses, septic fields, holding tanks and septic-tanks
Alternatives to the traditional tank and leach field, reduced area, reduced discharge, filtering systems, etc.
Bio-Microbics decentralized wastewater transfer and treatment systems, stormwater treatment, wastewater screening devices, commercial grease interceptors and fill media for the global water, wastewater and stormwater treatment
Watson Wicks also known as pumice wicks, are a very simple, inexpensive septic system alternative; shallow, subsurface bio swales designed to reuse the nutrients and water in blackwater for irrigating and feeding plants
Pollution Prevention for farms and homes Farm*A*Syst/Home*A*Syst and Home*A*Syst Program provide information on preventing pollution on farms and inhomes,assessment worksheets prepared by state programs, including our newsletters and slide training programs on topics such as septic systems andprotecting drinking water wells. Septic training can be found under training section of home page.
This list is focused on construction and on products such as appliances or heaters likely to be found in the home. There are many possible product and
material recalls such as involving food and drugs which are not indexed here. we particularly recommend the US CPSC website as it's search capability is very general - recall by company, type of product, date, etc.
American Cemwood Roofing Class Action Suit certified and partial settlement reached related to cement/fiber roofing known as Cemwood Shakes, Permatek Shakes, Permatek II Shakes, Trieste Tiles, Pacific Slate, Royal Shakes, Cascade Shakes
Roofing Calculator - Website , Roof Calculator, (software), provides area estimates of roofs based on ground-observed length of the roof, span, and rise.
TILES, ROOFING- Maragon Portugese Roof Tiles Acrylic roofing tiles offer durability and ease of installation. Produced from a mixture of different high quality types of clay and subject to strict production control, MARGON PORTUGAL tiles are present in the most beautiful Portuguese roofs.
Solar Energy, Solar Heating Systems Design, Installation, Repair
Access Water & Energy, PO Box 2061, Moorabbin, VIC 3189 Australia, Moorabbin Office,
Kingston Trade Centre, 100 Cochranes Rd, Moorabbin, VIC 3189, Telephone: 1-300 797 758, Email: sales@accesswater.com.au. Products include tanks, pumps, solar panels, solar hot water; Quoting from the company's website:
... Solar Power panels, premium Solar Hot Water products, Quality Rain Water tanks and grey water systems, engineered and fully installed. Areas covered include Melbourne, Victoria, New South Wales, Canberra ACT
Ken Wright, Hot Sun Industries, Inc. 858-627-9007 San Diego, California, ken@h2otsun.com or www.h2otsun.com. Mr. Write is expert at solar heating system design and installation and offers consulting as well as design and installation services. Two educational videos on solar heating system installation are recommended by Mr. Wright. See www.h2otsun.com/pools - an extensive lesson on this subject.
There is also a video at www.h2otsun.com/videos.html It's the last one on the page.
Seismic and Storm Resistant Construction, Evaluation, Protection
Aboutstairs.com stair products include wood stairs, spiral stairs, attic stairs, pool stairs, stair lifts, and stair railings. Describes design alternatives. Helps decide on type of stairs
DECK & PORCH CONSTRUCTION - safe construction practices, best construction details for decks & porches including deck and porch stairs, railings, and guard rails
ASTM American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM)- www.astm.org - Warning: we removed the live link because this website disables your browser's "back" button
Total Coliform Testing, what is Total Coliform, why do we test for it, what do test results mean
Water Test Choices & Costs: A Summary of Types and Typical Costs of Water Tests for Contaminants, Degrees of Comprehensive Water Testing,Details of Water Test Parameters
Test Result Interpretation- Interpreting Drinking Water Test Results what the results mean and what to do about them
Water Filter sources, water filters: FilterWater.com water filters and water filter systems.
www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/nitrate/docs/nitrate_nitrite.pdf Nitrate/Nitrite [file removed by US CDC 2019/12/12 Toxicity ATSDR: [Big, Slow-Loading File] U.S. Government ATSDR Science Corner - 2.5MB PDF
References - Wilkes University's Water Library collection of Downloadable - pdf, wpd, html pages
US EPA Water Topics including Test Methods, Water and Waste Water Testing Procedures, US EPA
Water Online sources & e-newsletter, industrial / municipal wastewater treatment, drinking water purification, stormwater management, valve, pipe and flow controls
WATER SOFTENERS & CONDITIONERS maintenance, adjustment, and water softener effect on drinking water and on septic systems
Aquacheck Water Testing Laboratory 802-263-9595 - 800-263-9596 - this NELAC accredited laboratory in Weathersfield, VT, has been analyzing water for over twelve years
Accredited water testing labs can be listed here at no fee - Contact us
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