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The poisonous affects
of a Meth lab linger long after the manufacturer is gone. Many times, the
waste material is dumped outdoors, causing irreparable damage to the
environment and drinking water. Outdoor Meth lab contamination results
from the dumping or burning of waste on or near soil, surface water,
groundwater, and sewer or septic systems. Signs of Meth lab activity
outside include:
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Burn piles
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Dead or dying
vegetation
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Buried trash piles.
While chemicals are
being combined and heated to cook Meth, toxic vapors seep into plaster,
wood, upholstery and any other porous surface. Harsh liquids that are
dumped or spilled can remain for a long time as residue in bathtubs,
toilets or sinks. Contamination from the cooking and disposing of Meth
inside a home will affect: floors, walls, ceilings, working
surfaces, furniture, carpeting, paneling, wallpaper, draperies, blinds,
light fixtures, kitchen appliances, plumbing fixtures and drains, vent
fans, ceiling fans, heating and air-conditioning vents, clothing, toys,
etc.
Some signs of previous Meth manufacturing inside a home include:
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Reddish stains in sinks
and tubs
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Lingering chemical
odors
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Reddish stains in
carpets or on wallpaper which won't come out. If spray starch applied to
these stains turns purple, the stain is caused by iodine, a key ingredient
in Meth manufacturing. The presence of such stains may indicate previous
Meth lab activity in the home.
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