EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Support Tennessee After Flooding

San Bruno, CA, May 20, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Severe storms moved across Tennessee and caused flooding severe flooding throughout the state. Governor Phil Bredesen declared 52 of Tennessee's 95 counties as disaster areas due to this flooding. Residents may be struggling with sewage back-ups and flooded basements and some neighborhoods have been evacuated.

EMLab P&K is responding to the flooding in Tennessee by adding mold testing and bacteria testing capacity, including weekend and emergency staffing, to support the increased need for environmental testing. As the nation's leading environmental testing laboratory, EMLab P&K has a strong presence with AIHA accredited labs at Cherry Hill, NJ, Fairfax, VA, Chicago, IL and Fort Lauderdale, FL. EMLab P&K also has sample drop-off locations in Nashville, TN and Knoxville, TN through TestAmerica's network of laboratories.

As property owners return to their homes and businesses, the buildings may appear to be irreparable, although some buildings may be salvageable through remediation. Besides losing personal possessions, property owners must deal with potential health concerns including: bacterial contamination, mold growth, sewage contamination and other environmental health concerns caused by flooding and water damage. After remediation is completed, property owners should have a qualified indoor air quality (IAQ) professional perform mold testing and bacteria testing to confirm the remediation was successful. Property owners who need a qualified IAQ professional can contact EMLab P&K for a referral.

"During a critical time like this, EMLab P&K's proactive approach has an immediate and positive impact for Tennessee with the lab services we are able to provide. Clients can expect and trust the quality and accuracy of our lab analysis," said Belinda Vega, EMLab P&K's President. "We are staying informed about the flooding situation in Tennessee. We also teamed up with TestAmerica to offer a wide range of environmental testing lab services to help Tennessee address emerging health concerns quickly."

Environmental professionals should have proper equipment and sampling supplies if they plan to assist property owners and government agencies in areas affected by flooding. To assist environmental professionals, EMLab P&K's Products Division offers the professional testing equipment, sampling supplies for mold and bacteria testing, and personal protective equipment.

About EMLab P&K
EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, is one of the leading commercial indoor air quality laboratories in North America with over 60 service and drop-off locations throughout the United States. EMLab P&K specializes in analyzing air and surface samples to identify mold, bacteria, fungi, asbestos, and allergens. EMLab P&K also offers USP 797 testing, PCR testing, radon analysis, and materials testing. EMLab P&K has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations and government agencies including: AIHA, NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CA-ELAP, NY-ELAP, Texas DSHS, and other accrediting programs.

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