Executive Lamont McClure told County Council Sep. 20 that mold levels are a bit higher than they should be, but low enough that no one will get sick. He said he's working to have the mold remediated as quickly as possible.
He also explained that his Administrator, Charles Dertinger, has a a good idea what caused it. Dertinger noticed that temperatures inside Courtroom No. 1 are always kept a chilly 55 degrees, which is often well below the outside air temperature. This causes condensation near the vents, and that in turn leads to mold.
McClure also pointed out that the ventilation system inside Courtroom No. 1 is self-contained, meaning there is no danger that it will spread to the rest of the courthouse.
According to the National Institute of Health, mold usually poses no health risks to healthy humans. But some people experience nasal and sinus congestion, eye irritation, blurred vision, a sore throat, chronic cough or skin rash.
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