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Waterford School Reopens After Mold Closure | Parkersburg News
Waterford Elementary is reopening Monday after a mold scare that shut it down in early September — but don’t panic, they’ve got this under control. Ten out of 55 air samples showed elevated mold (mostly common Penicillium and Aspergillus), with hotspots in locker rooms and classrooms hitting over 1,000 spores per cubic meter. The district responded fast: full non-toxic deep cleaning, air scrubbers, new filters, dehumidifiers, and now every classroom will get its own air purifier. Teachers spotted the problem back in August, leading to temporary moves to churches and other schools while…
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