Have you noticed a reddish, gelatinous buildup in a foundation drain? It could be an iron ochre problem. This poses a serious threat to air quality and thus to the health of occupants, since it can result in basement flooding, excessive humidity and, consequently, the appearance of mould.<\/p>\n
Iron ochre is a deposit of iron hydroxide caused by ferruginous bacteria present in groundwater. When conditions are optimal for its formation, iron ochre can grow in volume and clog drains, then proliferate in catch basins and around pumps. Iron ochre is found as a gelatinous, viscous, reddish mass. Ochre can be formed in two ways: chemically or biologically.<\/p>\n
The biological process is the fastest and generally leads to larger accumulations. The chemical process, on the other hand, is slower and rarely causes a build-up problem.<\/p>\n
In what situations can Lab’EauAirSol help you with a <\/strong>iron ochre deposits at home<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n Ferrous ochre analysis includes :<\/strong><\/p>\n Have you noticed a reddish, gelatinous buildup in a foundation drain? It could be an iron ochre problem. This poses a serious threat to air quality and thus to the health of occupants, since it can result in basement flooding, excessive humidity and, consequently, the appearance of mould. Iron ochre is a deposit of iron hydroxide caused by ferruginous bacteria present in groundwater. When conditions are optimal for its formation, iron ochre can grow in volume and clog drains, then proliferate in catch basins and around pumps. Iron ochre is found as a gelatinous, viscous, reddish mass. Ochre can be formed in two ways: chemically or biologically. The biological process is the fastest and generally leads to larger accumulations. The chemical process, on the other hand, is slower and rarely causes a build-up problem. In what situations can Lab’EauAirSol help you with a iron ochre deposits at home? Would you like a price estimate for the analysis of iron ochre deposits in your home? You suspect an iron ochre problem in your home Want to know if your home is susceptible to iron ochre? You need a laboratory in Quebec to perform the analysis that confirms the presence of iron ochre in your home, all performed by qualified microbiologists in accordance with applicable standards. Ferrous ochre analysis includes : Iron ochre analysis involves examining samples of sludge and\/or orange deposits in the catchment basin, to check for the presence of ferruginous bacteria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1806,"parent":1941,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/service.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_eb_attr":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1954","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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