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Mold Forces Evacuation of Mississippi State Office Building
August 20th, 2025
A sudden evacuation of a six‑story state office building in Biloxi, Mississippi, has underscored just how disruptive hidden mold contamination can be. On August 15, hundreds of employees were ordered to leave the Bolton State Office Building on Bayview Avenue after a black‑mold problem was detected in the facility. The building houses multiple agencies, including Mississippi’s departments of marine resources, health, environmental quality and revenue, as well as the Gaming Commission and the emergency management agency. State officials said between 300 and 400 workers were affected and will be working remotely or relocated while extensive testing and remediation take place. What HappenedOfficials discovered mold behind the building’s HVAC units during a recent equipment replacement. Although plastic barriers and targeted cleaning were attempted,...
Mold Exposure in a Municipal Utility Building
August 7th, 2025
A municipal utility’s downtown headquarters recently became a case study in how invisible environmental hazards can threaten both workers and business continuity. During routine maintenance, crews discovered Stachybotrys, often called black mold, in an office suite. The multi‑story building houses more than 200 employees and is the primary point of...
New York’s Septic‑System Upgrade Law
August 1st, 2025
New York’s 2025 legislative session produced a milestone for water quality and for property owners. On July 23 the governor signed S8241‑A/A8807, a bill that makes it easier and more affordable for homeowners and small businesses to replace aging septic...
Georgia Stormwater Coverage Dispute
August 18th, 2025
Developer faces runoff lawsuit – and its insurer wants outA legal fight in Georgia underscores how quickly pollution exclusions can derail coverage when construction runoff reaches neighboring properties. Auto‑Owners Insurance Company filed a declaratory judgment action on August 5, 2025 seeking to avoid defending or indemnifying Barrow Investment Group,...
Hazardous Materials Incident at Baltimore Poultry Plant Underscores Airborne Pollution Risks
July 31st, 2025
On Sunday, July 27, a possible hazardous materials incident at a poultry processing plant in Southwest Baltimore sent multiple people to the hospital. Local fire officials said...
Construction pollution fines spotlight erosion-control responsibilities
August 13th, 2025
In August 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced that a county highway reconstruction near the Goose Road Bridge resulted in construction sediment being discharged into the Blue Earth River and a nearby drainage ditch. Investigators...