Mold Testing Services

Huntington Beach, California, June 25, 2025

A local media outlet reported earlier this year that costly mold remediation work and repairs were underway at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The mold was said to have been found in multiple locations throughout the fairgrounds. Fortunately, the repairs were anticipated to be completed before a number of busy fair dates in late spring and summer.

Mold is a known allergen, irritant, and asthma trigger for many people. Some types of mold also produce toxic substances known as mycotoxins. There are even species of mold associated with water-damaged buildings that can cause opportunistic infections in people with a weakened or suppressed immune system.

“Controlling humidity and quickly dealing with any moisture that enters a property through faulty plumbing, building leaks, or flooding events is the best way to prevent mold problems,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager of LA Testing’s Huntington Beach facility. “If left alone, mold can begin to grow in as short as 48 hours on many materials when there is moisture or sufficient humidity. A small issue can turn into a major problem in a short period of time, potentially exposing building occupants to elevated mold levels.”

Dedicated to helping property owners, landlords, and tenants identify water damage, mold, and a wide range of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) concerns are the laboratory testing experts at LA Testing. Their California laboratories provide testing services, sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, building inspection tools, and air monitoring instruments.

To learn more about mold or other indoor environmental quality testing resources, please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com, or call (800) 755-1794. For access to IEQ test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.

LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for environmental and indoor air quality testing of asbestos, mold, bacteria, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC ELITE, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro and San Diego.