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Coffee County votes to close Manchester Library after tests find elevated mold spores
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The Coffee County Commission voted March 5 to close the Manchester Library immediately after indoor-air testing found elevated mold spores; the board directed staff to obtain three remediation quotes, check insurance coverage, and secure a clean bill of health before reopening.
The Coffee County Commission voted March 5 to close the Manchester Library immediately after a library environmental report and follow-up testing showed elevated mold spore levels.
The Manchester Library director told commissioners that an IAQTN test paid from the library’s committed funds ($2,700) and additional swab results indicated elevated mold spores, contributed to by roof leaks and a missing condensation trap on an HVAC unit. "It needs to be done and probably as quickly as possible," the director said, urging the county to arrange HVAC cleaning and remediation.
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