The cleanup can be done in two or three days, after hours. One of the things we specialize in is getting rid of this stuff without removing big sections of the building, and allowing people to continue their livelihoods. The cleanup will require removing oil sediment from the two pits, as well as all the soil in and around the crawl space, Clark said. Air-quality samples will be taken next week, said Bob Bliss, an industrial hygienist with Prezant Associates, a Seattle environmental firm. Those tests should indicate whether the lead has become airborne.
Lead poses a health hazard when it becomes airborne.
If it is present in dust particles, it can be inhaled. Tests will also be taken to check if groundwater near the mall has been contaminated by lead. Its presence could prove hazardous if the water is connected to a drinking well or aquifer, Clark said. Wash. If you have questions or comments, please contact us .