Apr
23
It’s not just a small problem with a quick solution. Cleaning up what’s left from a meth lab is a growing problem across Colorado that can have serious impact if not done correctly. With meth lab seizures at an all time high, its important to get the area cleaned the right way the first time. 
Meth labs have the potential of affecting people in any area of town, of any social class. Police estimate that 1 in 3 meth labs are found in homes where children live, posing serious threats to all ages of the population. Meth production contaminates all areas exposed during the production process, including surface areas, drains, ventilation systems, furnishings, and the environment both inside and out where materials are dumped and discarded.
Meth is believed to be on the rise because of its ease of production. With a few hundred dollars in supplies and a recipe from the Internet, production can be set up anywhere, including a barn, garage, extra room in the house, business, apartment, hotel, storage facility, or vacant building. Each pound of meth produced can leave as much as six pounds of toxic waste behind.
Because most “meth cooks” pour leftover chemicals and byproducts down the drain, it’s not just the building affected, it moves into the plumbing system, storm drains and directly into the ground, which can affect neighbor homes and community centers as well. These toxins can pose long-term hazards because they can exist in soil and groundwater for years. And the costs of cleanup can be exorbitant because soil usually must be incinerated to rid it of contaminants.
Because the process of meth lab cleanup is regulated, it’s mandatory to seek the services of someone who is trained in meth lab cleanup.
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