NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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Please find the additional information related to 66 John Street.
Carpeting was cleaned with water extraction methods. Water extraction methods include
the use of industrial-quality HEPA-filtered vacuums with power extraction. Water is
sprayed on the carpet surface. The carpet fibers are agitated and the water is extracted
from the carpeting.
The USEPA testing various cleaning methods after the WTC and found that the use of
standard cleaning methods of vacuuming and wet wiping significantly reduced levels of
WTC-related contamination with each cleaning event and was successful in reducing
concentrations.
Information provided to DEP Asbestos Control Program(ACP) Enforcement Staff
indicated the carpets were cleaned several times between September 11, 2003 and April
2003 through the use of carpet shampoos and water extraction. In addition, the staff was
informed that the building is on a periodic cleaning program cycle. Specific dates are not
available in the ACP files, but should be available from the building owner and/or
cleaning contractor. The last set of cleaning at DEP’s request began on April 1, 2003 and
was completed on April 4,2003.
The air sampling was performed on April 5, 2003 rather than on April 4, 2003 as had
originally been projected. The sample results are attached for your perusal.
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