Case Study #1--House

A meth lab in a home controlled by a federal housing agency required the property management company to contract with a qualified contractor to complete testing and decontamination.  ADS was chosen based upon its pricing and expertise.  Assessment testing confirmed appreciable levels of methamphetamine contamination throughout the two story, 2000 square foot home.  No environmental impacts were found.  A decontamination work plan was prepared which called for the   removal and disposal of all carpet and pad material, drapes, bedding and all other porous items.  All walls, floors, cabinets and other structures were decontaminated by ADS technicians.  The forced air ventilation system was thoroughly scrubbed and vacuumed to remove all particulates.  All ventilation ducting was then washed.  Confirmation samples were collected to demonstrate successful decontamination.  The home was properly prepared for new ownership to paint and refinish woodwork (encapsulate) to complete the required restoration process.

Case Study #2--Motel Room

A motel facility was the victim of transient meth manufacturing activities.  Assessment sampling in the source room confirmed the presence of methamphetamine residue above acceptable limits.  Samples collected from the hallway and adjacent rooms were negative--indicating only a localized problem.  ADS technicians completed decontamination activities in short order.  Confirmation samples were collected and the room was placed back into service within 3 days.

Case Study #3--Automobile

A car borrowed by a teenager was impounded following a search and seizure stemming from a traffic violation.  The car was towed to the impound lot.  Methamphetamine was seized from the persons in the car.  The car was deemed contaminated due to the use of meth (smoking) in the car.  ADS was contacted to decontaminate the car with that had a Bluebook value of $15,000.  Low levels of methamphetamine were confirmed on the dashboard.  The interior of the car, including the trunk and vent ducts, were thoroughly cleaned.  Post-cleaning samples collected from the dashboard confirmed successful decontamination.