The school conducted tests on the 73-year-old building after students noticed mold forming about two weeks ago. Three of the dorm’s 117 rooms required serious cleaning forcing six students from their rooms into temporary housing. Another nine students with respiratory problems left as a precaution.
But some parents expressed concern about the health effects from the mold.
“She was exposed to something that we might not see until much later,” parents Lynn McKenzie told local media. She says her daughter has been fighting a persistent cough since her first weekend on campus. “It’s not making me comfortable for her to continue living there.”
Sims along with the two other dorms that make up the Women’s Quad are slated to undergo a major $27 million renovation next summer.
Despite assurances the rooms will be cleaned, some parents and students remain uneasy about Sims.
“Who knows what I’m breathing in,” student Rachel Bennett told a reporter from The State newspaper. “I don’t want to be stuck with moldy room all year.”
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Keep indoor air healthy in schools
Mold is one of the most common indoor air quality issues in schools, but students and staff are also affected by particles and dust, allergens, chemicals and odors – especially in older schools where the ventilation system is simply not enough to provide the required fresh air exchanges.
Electrocorp has designed powerful stand-alone air cleaners for schools and universities that can help keep the air clean and healthy.
The air cleaners can remove the widest range of indoor air pollutants, including chemicals and gases, odors, particles, dust, bacteria, viruses, mold and allergens. They feature a multistage air filtration system with activated carbon, HEPA and UV (optional).
These easy-to-use air cleaners are designed for around-the-clock operation at minimal cost, with a long filter lifespan and easy maneuverability.
For more information and options, please contact an Electrocorp air quality expert.
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“She was exposed to something that we might not see until much later,” parents Lynn McKenzie told local media. She says her daughter has been fighting a persistent cough since her first weekend on campus. “It’s not making me comfortable for her to continue living there.”
Sims along with the two other dorms that make up the Women’s Quad are slated to undergo a major $27 million renovation next summer.
Despite assurances the rooms will be cleaned, some parents and students remain uneasy about Sims.
“Who knows what I’m breathing in,” student Rachel Bennett told a reporter from The State newspaper. “I don’t want to be stuck with moldy room all year.”
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Keep indoor air healthy in schools
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Mold is one of the most common indoor air quality issues in schools, but students and staff are also affected by particles and dust, allergens, chemicals and odors – especially in older schools where the ventilation system is simply not enough to provide the required fresh air exchanges.
Electrocorp has designed powerful stand-alone air cleaners for schools and universities that can help keep the air clean and healthy.
The air cleaners can remove the widest range of indoor air pollutants, including chemicals and gases, odors, particles, dust, bacteria, viruses, mold and allergens. They feature a multistage air filtration system with activated carbon, HEPA and UV (optional).
These easy-to-use air cleaners are designed for around-the-clock operation at minimal cost, with a long filter lifespan and easy maneuverability.
For more information and options, please contact an Electrocorp air quality expert.
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