Discarded Metals May Pose Dangers at Locations Across South Florida

Across the state, the sites of former companies that once worked with harmful metals and chemicals may pose high risks for people when these sites get repurposed and redeveloped down the line. The locations of old factories, quarries and power plants may contain potentially hazardous levels of mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, radioactive materials, polonium and other materials that could endanger people’s health. Exposure, particularly long-term exposure, to some of these environmental factors can have devastating consequences for people’s health. Contractors and developers in places like the Treasure Coast, Miami-Dade County, Broward County and Palm Beach County can use the services of environmental remediation south florida companies to evaluate sites and safely remove contaminants from bodies of water and soil.

Such companies can also remove harmful elements such as mold and asbestos from abandoned buildings, rendering these structures safe for use and occupancy. Developers in the Palm Beaches, including paces like Greenacres, Wellington, the Acreage, Royal Palm Beach, Lake Worth, the Town of Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, can count upon leading mold removal west palm beach companies to clean up water-damaged houses, apartment buildings, retail outlets and other locations across the area.

Toxic metals and other substances can cause a host of health problems for people, including forms of cancer, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory conditions, skin disorders, neurological problems and more. These elements may exist in dust on site and in other locations. Even trace amounts of these materials if inhaled or ingested, may contribute to medical conditions. Fortunately, top abatement and remediation firms in the area can quickly evaluate work sites and other locations, and take quick action to reduce the harms of dangerous metals and other substances if necessary. It behooves general contractors and land developers to have sites tested for unsafe components to reduce the risk of potential deleterious effects later on.