Mold
NEW!
Pollution Control is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Automated Mold Call System to answer citizen calls with regards to general mold information. The phone number is 222-8270 . You are directed to press “1” for all Pollution Control Field Services Branch questions, press “2” for general mold information or, press “0” to be directly connected to the clerical specialist.
The automated mold call system provides information on what the Health Department can and cannot do regarding mold. The mold call system provides the Health Department website where, under Pollution Control, you can get information, referral numbers, and links to mold information brochures from EPA, State of Tennessee, and CDC. The mold call system provides referral numbers as well.
For more information please contact:
Diane Pierce, Supervisor
Shelby County Health Department
Pollution Control Section
Field Services Branch
1075 Mullins Station Road
Bldg W, Room W224
Memphis, TN 38134
Office: (901) 222-8270
Fax: (901) 222-8253
Mold Basics
Mold Health Affects
Please consult with your private physician regarding you and your family’s health concerns related to mold.
Shelby County Health Department’s Responsibilities
- Shelby County Health Department CAN provide general mold information.
- Shelby County Health Department CAN provide contact numbers / referrals to other agencies that may help in resolving a mold problem.
- Shelby County Health Department CANNOT provide physician examinations relating to mold exposure.
- Shelby County Health Department CANNOT conduct inspections, clean-up / removals for mold problems, or help with any legal issues in public or private residences.
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Field Services
Physical Address
1826 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Phone: 901-222-8270Fax: 901-222-8263
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Mold Information Brochures
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Mold FAQs (PDF)
- Facts About Mold and Dampness (PDF)
- Flooding (PDF)
- Getting Rid of Mold (PDF)
- How to Clean Up Mold (PDF)
- Mold FAQs (PDF)
- Mold Moisture and Your Home (PDF)
- Mold Remediation in School and Commercial Buildings (PDF)
- Tennessee Code Title 66 (PDF)