Information for Iowa
The meth lab and meth use epidemic has spread across the continent in recent years affecting urban and rural communities alike. Iowa is currently one of the many states that has no legal requirements for methamphetamine clean up or testing. There are meth drug lab clean up guidelines posted online at the Iowa Department of Public Health. However, there are no requirements to use an environmental clean up company or a certified industrial hygienist (CIH), these are only suggestions. Make sure to check local requirements/ordinances, the city of Burlington has some specific requirements. Finding a qualified contractor to complete the decontamination of meth without additional property damage or demolition in Iowa lies solely on the property owner. Most people are hiring companies from adjacent states where contractors are certified however, this increases the financial burden with additional travel and time expenses. Fortunately, there are contractors in Iowa that are utilizing the effective, environmentally friendly, cost efficient decontamination solution, Apple Environmental Meth Remover® – they cover Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Waterloo, Council Bluffs, Ames, West Des Moines, Dubuque, etc. The Meth Remover product makes meth clean up of property interiors including the furnace and duct work possible, it is no longer necessary to remove the drywall, cabinets, fixtures, or non-porous flooring to effectively decontaminate a property. This revolutionary product, Apple Environmental Meth Remover®, starts by breaking down the bio-film on the property surfaces and penetrating to the subsurface by altering the PH level. The product aids the process by bringing the contaminants to the surface and bonding the contaminants and dirt to a surfactant to allow for easy removal of contaminated particles. This formulated detergent aids the decontamination process to enhance the physical removal of methamphetamine particles with its aqueous alkaline solution. Apple Environmental Meth Remover® is non-toxic, bleach free, phenol free, and environmentally friendly for the peace of mind of you and your clients. Apple Environmental Meth Remover® is the only meth decontamination product company that also completes meth clean up services, so we understand the clients’ needs and concerns. This is simply the best meth removal product out there.Regulations:
No Regulations at the time of this printing, check with state and local health departments.
However they do have a pdf called Guidelines for Cleaning up Former Methamphetamine Labs. This lists basic steps including air out the property, remove porous materials, wash and rinse surfaces, clean HVAC system, flush plumbing traps, let dry. They do recommend hiring a hazardous materials contractor and completing post testing but it is obviously not required. No state standards for meth levels are listed. Iowa Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines IA 50319-0075 515-281-7726 http://www.dps.state.ia.us/DNE/documents/meth_lab_cleanup.pdf The DEA has kept a catalog of properties since 2004 across the nation of locations of clandestine meth lab busts completed by their department, check to see if your property is on their list: http://www.justice.gov/dea/clan-lab/index.shtml EPA Voluntary Guidelines for Methamphetamine Laboratory Cleanup http://www2.epa.gov/sites/production/files/documents/meth_lab_guidelines.pdf Buy Meth Remover Now