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What is Meth?
Methamphetamine, commonly known as "Meth", is a potent and addictive stimulant which
directly affects the central nervous system. Also known as "speed", "crank", "glass", or
"ice", Meth is a completely synthetic drug made from ephedrine or pseudoephedrine and
"cooked" from an assortment of chemicals in locations from rental homes to rental trucks,
motel rooms to sub divisions. While the use of Meth itself is inherently toxic, the actual
waste from "cooking" the meth is as dangerous if not more so than the drug itself. Each
pound of meth produced leaves behind five or six pounds of toxic waste. Meth cooks often
pour leftover chemicals and byproduct sludge down drains in nearby plumbing, storm drains,
or directly onto the ground. Chlorinated solvents and other toxic byproducts used to make
meth pose long-term hazards because they can persist in soil and groundwater for years.
Clean-up costs are exorbitant because solvent contaminated soil usually must be incinerated.
Why Test?
In Colorado alone, the number of meth lab seizures reported by the
Colorado Bureau of Investigation has increased threefold in the past three
years, up to 450 a year.
While certain levels of Meth waste are entirely detectable, smaller, yet still heavily
dangerous, levels of toxic waste from the cooking of Meth may still be lingering in a
potential home or commercial site long after the meth byproducts are removed. Black Bear
Inspections uses the latest air monitoring practices and colormetric wipe sampling to
determine the actual amount of toxicity in the air and hard surfaces in a property to
adequately identify the potential risk for your family or business. Through sampling we can
ensure the safety of the residents or workers in former meth lab locations.
Learn More
Meth Watch Program
Drug Free.org on Meth
U.S. Department of Justice on Meth
Methamphetamine, commonly known as "Meth", is a potent and addictive stimulant which
directly affects the central nervous system. Also known as "speed", "crank", "glass", or
"ice", Meth is a completely synthetic drug made from ephedrine or pseudoephedrine and
"cooked" from an assortment of chemicals in locations from rental homes to rental trucks,
motel rooms to sub divisions. While the use of Meth itself is inherently toxic, the actual
waste from "cooking" the meth is as dangerous if not more so than the drug itself. Each
pound of meth produced leaves behind five or six pounds of toxic waste. Meth cooks often
pour leftover chemicals and byproduct sludge down drains in nearby plumbing, storm drains,
or directly onto the ground. Chlorinated solvents and other toxic byproducts used to make
meth pose long-term hazards because they can persist in soil and groundwater for years.
Clean-up costs are exorbitant because solvent contaminated soil usually must be incinerated.
Why Test?
In Colorado alone, the number of meth lab seizures reported by the
Colorado Bureau of Investigation has increased threefold in the past three
years, up to 450 a year.
While certain levels of Meth waste are entirely detectable, smaller, yet still heavily
dangerous, levels of toxic waste from the cooking of Meth may still be lingering in a
potential home or commercial site long after the meth byproducts are removed. Black Bear
Inspections uses the latest air monitoring practices and colormetric wipe sampling to
determine the actual amount of toxicity in the air and hard surfaces in a property to
adequately identify the potential risk for your family or business. Through sampling we can
ensure the safety of the residents or workers in former meth lab locations.
Learn More
Meth Watch Program
Drug Free.org on Meth
U.S. Department of Justice on Meth