Flood water can make the air in your home unhealthy. Mold can grow on wood, drywall, carpet and furniture if they remain wet for more than 24 hours.
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Flood water can make the air in your home unhealthy. Mold can grow on wood, drywall, carpet and furniture if they remain wet for more than 24 hours. Breathing in mold can make you sick. Flood water can also contain bacteria, chemicals or other hazards which may affect your health.
To protect your health and indoor air quality (IAQ) when cleaning up after a flood (like a flash flood or flooding after a hurricane):
For more about mold, see the Environmental Protection Agency website.
