11/04/09 - Sulfur-generating bacteria may be affecting Chinese drywall

Submitted by SHNS on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 17:42

WASHINGTON - Samples of Chinese drywall have been found to contain significantly more sulfur-generating bacteria than comparable North American drywall, a finding scientists believe could provide a pathway to help desperate and furious homeowners.

While federal officials and industry experts say that there is no silver bullet for cleaning tainted drywall -- and they're skeptical of any company that promises a quick fix -- there is increasing interest in exploring whether Chinese drywall's high bacteria count may be generating chemicals that make people sick and blacken appliances.

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• By ISAAC WOLF, Scripps Howard News Service