According to the New York State
Department of Health:
"When a group of chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (volatile chemicals) are released into soil or shallow groundwater, these chemicals evaporate, producing vapors that travel up through the soil. These vapors can enter nearby homes and businesses through crawlspaces and
cracks or other openings in the foundation. This process is known as vapor intrusion. When it occurs, vapor intrusion may cause unhealthy indoor air quality."
Health Risks
"When volatile chemical levels are high enough,
people might temporarily experience headaches,
nausea, and/or eye and respiratory irritation.
These symptoms usually go away when the person moves into fresh air. If people breathe low levels of these chemicals for many years, there may be a small health risk."
~ Fact Sheet NY State Dept of Health March2007
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sub-slab depressurization
* Successful remediation
of soils underneath slab
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