Indoor air quality — assessment of molds in the built environment
Stachybotrys chartarum
Stachybotrys chartarum (S. atra) is a black mold that can sometimes be found growing indoors on paper of drywall, on wood, behind wallpaper, on ceiling tiles, etc., in areas that are constantly moist or that have suffered water damage or leaks. Stachybotrys is a potentially hazardous fungus that has been found to be associated with adverse health effects in some individuals. Note that not all black molds are Stachybotrys, and that other molds may also occur indoors. Current Canadian recommendations for indoor mold advise building occupants to clean up and/or remove visible mold growth and to take action to reduce or eliminate moisture.