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About Meth in Utah |
What Is Meth?
Methamphetamine (meth) is a central nervous system stimulant,
and the only illegal drug that can be made from legally obtained
products such as lye, freon, hydrogen peroxide, acetone, and
other ingredients. The homemade manufacturing process and its
byproducts stain, corrode, and contaminate utensils and
surfaces. Soil and groundwater contamination, release of toxic
gasses and fumes, and septic tank hazards are related problems. |
Cleanup, or
Remediation
Meth can be a very difficult material to clean up. It
is found in highest concentrations at the most difficult
locations, and the most commonly recommended materials for
cleanup are often ineffective. While certain governmental
entities recommend a detergent solution, it is our experience at
Crossroads Engineering that these solutions often produce
failing results, even after repeated washes. |
Definitions
In Utah's homes, the legal definition for meth contamination has
been changed from 0.1 to 1.0 ug/100 sq cm. This compares with
the EPA recommended value of 1.5 ug/100 sq cm. A key issue to
understanding meth contamination is the difference between meth
labs, or "cooking meth", vs. meth "use", or smoking the
material. Because lab contamination levels are considerably
higher than for use, EPA has recommended that labs be slated for
cleanup, and that homes which have only seen "use" not be
subject to remediation. Utah's approach has been to require that
any home contaminated above 1.0 ug/l be professionally
remediated. |
Meth
Remediation Specialists
Meth remediation must be done either by the owner of record, or
by a Utah certified meth remediation contractor.
The meth remediation business has inspectors come and go. Many
new technicians are unaware of the level of effort required to
perform a successful cleanup, and most lack the proper
knowledge, tools and supplies to get the job done safely and
reliably. It is one thing to pass the certification test, but is
it another to know where to go and what to get, when you
need to safely and successfully complete a meth remediation.
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You can try get it done cheap, or you can get it
done safely and reliably.
To avoid failed cleanups, call Crossroads
Engineering. |
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Preferred Meth
Testing Companies |
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Utah County |
Salt Lake County |
CEI
(801) 763-1932 |
This list will be
updated shortly |
National Property
Inspection
(801)
455-1354 |
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Peace of Mind
Inspections
(801) 722-1847 |
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(c) Crossroads Engineering Inc
Garth Haslem
(801) 763-1932
garth@crossroadsengineers.com
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