RAPID: Microbial Contamination and Treatment in Residences Damaged in the Recent Colorado Flood

最近科罗拉多州博尔德市及其周边地区发生的洪水造成至少4000名居民受损。地下室或房屋被淹的副作用之一是真菌和细菌的滋生。这些微生物的生长可能会增加暴露的风险，并可能产生不利的健康后果。研究小组已经从一组洪水前的房屋中获得了控制样本。这项研究项目将使他们能够在洪灾后进行类似的样本采集。然后，他们将评估对被洪水淹没的房屋进行全房间消毒的情况。他们打算使用紫外线杀菌灯(UV灯)对房间进行消毒。结果将在2015年健康建筑美洲区域会议上公布，一篇研究论文将提交给室内空气或相关期刊。关于在洪灾补救中使用UVGI的建议将传达给适当的团体(如FEMA、IICRC、NFIP)。通过工程与应用科学学院的发现学习学徒计划，本科生和研究生将在这项研究的各个方面提供帮助。

1363427MillerThe recent floods in and around Boulder, Colorado resulted in at least 4000 damaged residents. One of the side effects of flooded basements or homes is the growth of fungi and bacteria. The growth of these organisms can increase the risk of exposure and possibly have adverse health outcomes. The research team has already obtained a control samples from a set of pre-flood homes. This research project will enable them to conduct similar sample collections post-flood. They will then evaluate the use of full-room disinfection of flooded homes. They intend to use ultraviolet germicidal lights (UV lights) to disinfect the rooms. The results will be presented at the Healthy Buildings 2015 Regional Conference for the Americas and a research paper will be submitted to Indoor Air or related journal. Recommendations for the use of UVGI in flood remediation will be communicated to the appropriate groups (e.g. FEMA, IICRC, NFIP). Through the Discovery Learning Apprentice program in the College of Engineering and Applied Science undergraduate and graduate students will assist in every aspect of this study.