Vapor intrusion. II' you haven'l yet heard the lerm. you soon will: A growing environnienlal concern that has made national headlines. this indoor air quality issue develops when rapidly evaporating chemicals from polluted soil or groundwater make their way to the indoor air of overlying buildings, similar to the way ration enters homes. With its ability to affeet human health―vapor intrusion can cause a wide range of symptoms including eyernirritation, respiratory problems, headache, nausea, and in extreme cases, cancer plus its potential to lower property values and expose building owners to liability, it's no wonder this pressing problem is being given considerable attention by the environmental, legal and regulatory communities. Although there is still a great deal of uncertainly about vapor intrusion, and how to measure its effects on human health, recent case law proves thai vapor intrusion is arnreal business and health risk with widespread implications.
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