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How to test for mold in pipes?
Hi. We live in an apartment complex built about 20 years ago.
We've noticed that black gunk builds up relatively quickly (I would say it is noticeable within a week or less) in one of our toilets (we have two, doesn't seem to be bad anywhere other than the one toilet).
No mold in the tank and only a small amount in corners of shower after a few weeks (seems normal)

It looks like black liquid dripping down the sides of the toilet (mainly on the left side). I forgot to get a photo before cleaning the last time.

This is the bathroom we both shower in daily and it does not have a vent fan to the outside or a window (just one of those cheap fans that blows air around)

Does this mean we have mold in our pipes, or could it just be humidity in the bathroom? The relative humidity in the apartment is usually 45-50%

I am worried there is mold in our drinking water. I have been having quite a few unexplained health issues.

Is there a way to test the water for mold or any other way to get to the bottom of this? Is there a way I could flush or clean the system on my own?

The maintenance and management here is absolutely horrible. Ideally I would need some way to prove there is mold otherwise they won't do anything.
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mollyareb - Most of the time, you find out that you got mold inside the pipes if you feel the specific smell of it. Sometimes you can find "growing dirt" around your toilet or inside the tank. Pouring a quarter cup of baking soda together with a cup of white vinegar into the drain might help, even if not enough. I had a mold issue with my toilet a few years ago. Even if pouring this mix helped a little, I had to call a https://www.lawtoncr.com/water-damage-restoration-service/water-damage-repair/ company to fix the entire issue. I should've mentioned that I had to call them after my bathroom started to flood with water.
1 year, 10 months ago
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steave - We are dedicated to providing top-quality mold testing services to homeowners and property owners in Florida. https://aqecorporation.com/ We are a team of passionate and caring experts who take pride in helping our clients through the mold removal process, from start to finish. Our goal is to identify the source of mold on your property, assist you in finding the right mold removal team, and then verify that all mold has been safely and effectively removed.
4 months ago
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