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This is a Mold Assessment and Testing Report prepared by Atlas Technical Consultants LLC for the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Building 269 Headquarters located at 2920 Headquarters Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa (Project Number 204BS10759), dated September 23, 2026.
The assessment, conducted on September 17, 2026, identified significant mold contamination requiring remediation. Visual inspection revealed spotty mold growth on office content items, desks, tables, and chairs in the 1st Floor Offices 14-16 South Office Section, and visible mold on wood base trim, crown molding, cove base, and wallpaper throughout the area. Additional spotty mold growth was observed on desks and wood cabinets in the 1st Floor Offices 2-6 Administration Offices. Bioaerosol air sampling indicated total fungal spore concentrations of 15,000 spores/m³ in Office 14D (southwest corner complaint area) with dominant fungal types including Penicillium/Aspergillus types, Ascospores, and Nigrospora—indicating high probability of indoor mold source. Temperature and relative humidity measurements at Office 14D showed elevated indoor relative humidity at 71.6%, exceeding the recommended maximum of 65%. The report recommends extensive remediation including removal and cleaning of content items, demolition of drywall and wallpaper, replacement of ceiling tiles, cleaning of HVAC systems, and comprehensive cleaning of all affected surfaces throughout the building to address moisture-driven mold proliferation.
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MOLD ASSESSMENT & TESTING REPORT
185TH AIR REFUELING WING – BLDG. 269 HEADQUARTERS
2920 Headquarters Avenue
Sioux City, Iowa
Project Number 204BS10759
September 23, 2026
PREPARED FOR:
185th Air Refueling Wing 2920 Headquarters Avenue Sioux City, Iowa
PREPARED BY:
Atlas Technical Consultants LLC P.O. Box 2403
P.O. 2403, Sioux City, Iowa 51106-2403
402.670.2512 | oneatlas.com
September 23, 2026
Mr. Matt Fagan 185th Air Refueling Wing 2920 Headquarters Avenue Sioux City, IA 51111
RE: MOLD ASSESSMENT & TESTING REPORT
185th Air Refueling Wing – Bldg. 269 Headquarters
2920 Headquarters Avenue
Atlas Project No. 204BS10759
Dear Mr. Fagan:
On September 17, 2026, Aaron Girard of Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC (Atlas) conducted a mold assessment and testing at the above referenced site. We understand the services were requested to inspect for the presence of visible/suspect mold growth in the indoor environment and to conduct air sampling to assess mold spore types and concentrations.
If there are questions concerning this report, or if we may be of further assistance, please contact us at (402) 670-2512.
Sincerely, ATLAS TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS, LLC
Prepared By: Reviewed By:
Aaron Girard Stephen Sycuro, CIE, OHST
Project Manager Project Manager Mold Inspector Certified Indoor Environmentalist
Mold Assessment and Testing Report 185th Air Refueling Wing Bldg. 269 Headquarters, Sioux City, Iowa September 23, 2026 Project No. 204BS10759
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
On September 17, 2026, Aaron Girard of Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC. (Atlas) conducted a mold assessment and air testing at the above referenced site.
Atlas mobilized to the site and conducted an assessment for mold growth and moisture conditions conducive to mold growth in suspect moisture impacted areas throughout building 269 headquarters offices. The assessment was limited to accessible areas and did not include interior sections of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) units, associated ductwork and within enclosed wall or ceiling cavities.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of the project included:
➢ Conduct an inspection of accessible surfaces to identify the presence of visible and/or suspected mold growth or conditions conducive to mold growth,
➢ Collection/analysis of four-(4) bioaerosol air samples from representative locations to identify and evaluate mold spore types and concentrations in the indoor environment,
➢ Collect measurements for general indoor air quality (IAQ) parameters (temperature and relative humidity) were collected at each of the mold air sample locations.
➢ Report of Findings with summary of findings from the site assessment and copies/interpretation of laboratory analytical results.
Atlas performed the assessment in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by environmental professionals practicing in this field.
3.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA
3.1 Bioaerosols
Bioaerosol sampling provides data to help determine if an indoor source of airborne mold spores is present in a space. There are currently no legal standards governing permissible levels of mold spore exposures or clearance levels for re-occupancy of a mold remediated area. Mold is naturally present outdoors and airborne spore concentrations change continually. Atlas relies upon current scientific literature, guidelines or recommendations made by professional organizations and experts, and statistical methods in interpreting mold sampling results. Current industry standards (as listed at the end of this report) recommend that the mold spore concentrations in an indoor environment be similar to the outdoor ambient air concentrations present at the time of the survey, as evidenced in the Outdoor Reference Sample. When no indoor mold sources are present, indoor airborne mold spore concentrations and types should be qualitatively similar to and quantitatively lower than outdoors, indicating that indoor mold reservoirs and/or amplification (growth) sites are not present. An indoor concentration of a
Page | 2 particular species that is statistically higher than the outdoor concentration is considered a possible indicator of an indoor source of fungal spores.
Spore trap sampling is used for collecting airborne fungal spore samples. It is capable of measuring total mold spore concentrations as spores per cubic meter of air (spores/m3) and identifying general spore types. High variability in mold spore concentrations will exist in different geographic locations, during different seasons and weather patterns, and over the course of a given day.
3.2 General Indoor Air Quality Parameters
Measurements for temperature and relative humidity were collected using a TSI IAQ-CALC Indoor
Air Quality Monitor at representative interior and exterior locations. General air quality parameters are typically good indicators of adequate ventilation and overall perceptions of air quality in a building.
Temperature: The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE) has published recommendations regarding thermal comfort in
ASHRAE Standard 55-2017, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy. The standard indicates that temperatures between 68 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) may be acceptable, depending on the season and relative humidity.
Relative Humidity: The ASHRAE Standard 55-2017 does not provide recommendations for maintaining indoor relative humidity within a specific range but it does establish an upper boundary for dew point at 62.2°F. This upper threshold dew point occurs at varying combinations of temperature and relative humidity (i.e. approximately 65% relative humidity at an ambient temperature of 72°F). An additional guideline regarding indoor air relative humidity exists in ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
Quality) that establishes a maximum relative humidity level of 65% where air-conditioning systems with dehumidification capability are installed.
4.0 METHODS
4.1 Visual Assessment
Atlas conducted a visual assessment of accessible areas to identify the presence of visible and/or suspected mold growth or conditions conducive to mold growth. Atlas did not use destructive methods (such as opening wall cavities) to access hidden or inaccessible areas.
A GE Protimeter SurveyMaster penetrating and surface scanning moisture meter was used to assess for the presence of elevated moisture levels in suspect moisture impacted surfaces/materials. Moisture measurements were collected in known dry locations for comparison to measurements in suspect locations using the scale programmed into the instrument for the building materials being tested.
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4.2 Bioaerosol Sampling
Air sampling was conducted using Allergenco-D sampling cassettes and a high-volume air sampling pump calibrated at 15 liters a minute. Four-(4) fungal spore trap air samples were collected as part of this limited assessment. Air samples were submitted to Eurofins EMLab P&K in Ft. Lauderdale, FL (AIHA EMLAP #173067) for direct microscopic analysis and fungal spore identification. (A copy of the laboratory analytical results is attached.)
4.3 Temperature and Relative Humidity Measurements
IAQ parameter measurements included temperature and relative humidity. The measurements were collected using a TSI IAQ-CALC instrument. Direct-read measurements were taken at various locations throughout the interior and exterior of the structure. The instrument was allowed to stabilize in each area prior to recording the measurements.
5.0 FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
5.1 Findings
1st Floor – Offices 14-16 South Office Section At the time of the assessment, indoor relative humidity was elevated. “Spotty” mold growth was identified on office content items, desk, tables, and chairs. Visible mold growth was also observed on wood base trim, crown molding, cove base and wallpaper throughout office area.
1st Floor – Offices 2-6 Administration Offices At the time of the assessment, indoor relative humidity was elevated. “Spotty” mold growth was observed on desk, and wood cabinets. The mold growth appears to be the result of elevated indoor humidity levels.
5.2 Bioaerosol Sampling Results
A summary of fungal spore trap analysis is provided in the following table. Air concentrations of individual groups are expressed in spores per cubic meter of air (spores/m3). The analytical laboratory report and chain of custody are provided as an attachment to this report.
TABLE 1: Fungal Spore Trap Air Sampling Results
Sample # Location Results
Probability that Identified Fungal
Spores Originated from an Indoor Source
42791224 1st Floor Office14D – Southwest Corner of Bldg. Complaint Area
Total Spores: 15,000 spores/m3 Dominant Fungal Types:
Penicillium/ Aspergillus types, Ascospores, Nigrospora
High
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Sample # Location Results
Probability that Identified Fungal
Spores Originated from an Indoor Source
42791222 1st Floor Office 4 –
Northwest Corner of Bldg., Complaint Area
Total Spores: 360 spores/m3 Dominant Fungal Types:
Penicillium/ Aspergillus types, Cladosporium, Alternaria
Low
42791225 1st Floor Office 34 – Northeast Corner of
Bldg., Non-Complaint
Total Spores: 300 spores/m3 Dominant Fungal Types:
Penicillium/ Aspergillus types, Alternaria, Cladosporium, Low
42791218 Exterior
Total Spores: 59,000 spores/m3 Dominant Fungal Types:
Cladosporium, Basidiospores Ascospores
Interpretation of airborne fungal spore concentrations is based upon comparisons between interior and exterior sample locations and interior complaint area versus interior non-complaint area sample locations. Ideally, interior fungal spore concentrations should be quantitatively less and qualitatively similar to the mold spore types and concentrations found at the exterior and the other interior sample locations.
Bioaerosol sampling results indicated the following:
1. Total fungal spore concentrations were found to be lower at the interior air sample locations compared to the exterior air sample location.
2. Fungal spore types identified were generally not qualitatively similar between the
Office14D sample location and the other interior and exterior air sample location.
3. Air sample results indicated the presence of significant concentrations of unusual/abnormal fungal spore types at the 1st Floor office 14D southwest corner of building air sampling location.
5.3 Temperature and Relative Humidity Measurements
TABLE 2: Temperature and Relative Humidity Measurements
Sample Location Temperature
(°F)
Relative Humidity
1st Floor Office14D –
Southwest Corner of
Bldg.
69.4 71.6
1st Floor Office 4 – Northwest Corner of
Bldg.
70.5 63.5
1st Floor Office 34 – Northeast Corner of
Bldg.
72.6 61.3
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Exterior 77.8 66.7
Recommended
Ranges 68-79 <65.0
➢ Measurements for temperature were within acceptable ranges for an indoor environment.
➢ Measurements for relative humidity were above the recommended range for an indoor environment at the time of the assessment.
6.0 CONCLUSIONS
Based on the findings of the site assessment and testing, Atlas concludes the following:
➢ Air sample results indicated the presence of significant concentrations of unusual/abnormal fungal spore types at the indoor air sampling location 1st Floor office
14D southwest corner of building.
➢ Measurements for temperature were within acceptable ranges for an indoor environment.
➢ Measurements for relative humidity were above the recommended range for an indoor environment at the time of the assessment.
7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
1st Floor – Offices 14-16 South Office Section
➢ Remove and clean or demo all content items.
➢ Remove and clean all wood base trim and crown molding from all walls.
➢ Demo all drywall and wallpaper partition walls throughout the offices.
➢ Demo the lower 2’ of drywall on the south wall in the hallway adjacent to conference room
15.
➢ Demo or clean carpets throughout the offices.
➢ Clean all door and window components.
➢ Demo all damaged and moisture-stained ceiling tiles and tiles around metal diffusers.
➢ HEPA vacuum and wet wipe all metal ceiling diffusers.
➢ Demo all expandable fiberglass HVAC ducts above ceilings.
➢ Clean inside and outside metal HVAC ducts above ceilings.
1st Floor - Conference Room 15
➢ Remove and clean all content items.
➢ Demo all cove base on all walls.
➢ HEPA vacuum and wet wipe drywall walls floor to ceiling.
➢ Demo or clean the carpet.
➢ Clean inside and outside of the wood cabinets.
➢ Clean all door and window components.
➢ HEPA vacuum and wet wipe all metal ceiling diffusers.
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➢ Demo all expandable fiberglass HVAC ducts above ceilings.
➢ Clean inside and outside metal HVAC ducts above ceilings.
1st Floor – Offices 2-6 Administration Offices
➢ Remove and clean all content items.
➢ HEPA vacuum and wet wipe inside and outside all wood cabinets.
➢ Clean carpets.
➢ HEPA vacuum and wet wipe all metal ceiling diffusers.
Throughout Building
➢ Demo all damaged and moistures-stained ceiling tiles.
➢ HEPA vacuum and wet wipe all metal ceiling diffusers.
8.0 REFERENCES
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Bioaerosol
Assessment and Control; 1999; published by ACGIH.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial
Buildings; 2001; website: www.epa.gov
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA): Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of
Indoor Mold; 2008; published by AIHA.
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA): Assessment, Remediation and Post-
Remediation Verification of Mold in Buildings; 2021; published by AIHA.
American Society for Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE):
ASHRAE 55-2017: Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy and ASHRAE standard 62.1-2016, Ventilation for Acceptable Air Quality; 2016; published by ASHRAE.
9.0 LIMITATIONS
This report is based upon the findings of the September 17, 2026, assessment and testing of the
185th Air Refueling Wing – Bldg. 269 Headquarters, located at 2920 Headquarters Avenue, Sioux
City, Iowa. Our objective was to perform our work with care, exercising the customary skill and competence of consulting professionals in the relevant disciplines in this region. The opinions presented in this report are based solely upon limited observations of conditions at the time of our investigation. No expressed or implied representation or warranty is included or intended in our report except that our work was performed, within the limits prescribed by our client, with the customary thoroughness and competence of our profession at the time and place the services were rendered. Mold growth may be located within walls, ceiling cavities, or other areas that were either inaccessible or outside the scope of this assessment.
http://www.epa.gov/
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ATTACHMENTS
Photo Log 185th Air Refueling Wing – Building 269 Headquarters ■ Sioux City, Iowa Date Taken: September 17, 2026 ■ Atlas Project No. 204BS10759
Photo #1 Spotty mold growth on wood base trim in office 14D.
Photo #2 Spotty mold growth on chair inside office 14D.
Photo #3 Spotty mold growth on the lower half of a door in offices 14-16.
Photo #4 Spotty mold growth on the bottom legs and table located in office 14D.
Photo #5 Visible mold growth on upper partition wall and crown molding .
Photo #6 Visible mold growth on base cove located in conference room 15.
Photo Log 185th Air Refueling Wing – Building 269 Headquarters ■ Sioux City, Iowa Date Taken: September 17, 2026 ■ Atlas Project No. 204BS10759
Photo #7 Visible mold growth on wood door trim in offices 14-16.
Photo #8 Visible mold growth behind wallpaper in hallway south wall adjacent to conference room 15.
Photo #9 Moisture staining on ceiling tiles in offices 14-16.
Photo #10 Visible mold growth on wallpaper in office 14-16.
Photo #11 Visible mold growth on the lower part of desk in office 2.
Photo #12 Visible mold growth on metal ceiling diffusers.
Approved by:
Laboratory Director Agner Martinez
Report for:
Aaron Girard Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha 11117 Mockingbird Drive Omaha, NE 68137
Regarding:
Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC Project: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg #269 Headquarters
EML ID: 4720641
All samples were received in acceptable condition unless noted in the Report Comments portion in the body of the report. Due to the nature of the analyses performed, field blank correction of results is not applied. The results relate only to the samples as received and tested. Information supplied by the client which can affect the validity of results: sample air volume.
Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC ("the Company"), a member of the Eurofins Built Environment Testing group of companies, shall have no liability to the client or the client's customer with respect to decisions or recommendations made, actions taken or courses of conduct implemented by either the client or the client's customer as a result of or based upon the Test Results.
In no event shall the Company be liable to the client with respect to the Test Results except for the Company's own willful misconduct or gross negligence nor shall the Company be liable for incidental or consequential damages or lost profits or revenues to the fullest extent such liability may be disclaimed by law, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages, lost profits or lost revenues. In no event shall the Company's liability with respect to the Test Results exceed the amount paid to the Company by the client therefor.
Dates of Analysis:
Spore trap analysis: 09-18-2026
Service SOPs: Spore trap analysis (EBET-DE-SOP89537(formerly EB-MY-S-1038)) AIHA LAP, LLC accredited service, Lab ID #173067
Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC's LabServe® reporting system includes automated fail-safes to ensure that all AIHA LAP, LLC quality requirements are met and notifications are added to reports when any quality steps remain pending.
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 1 of 3Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC 6340 NW 5th Way, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
Location: 4279 1224:
1st FL. Office 14D, Southwest Corner of Bldg. Complaint Area
4279 1222:
1st FL. Office 4
Northwest Corner of Bldg. Complaint
4279 1225:
1st FL Office 34 Northeast Corner of Bldg
4279 1218:
Exterior-Northeast
Corner
Comments (see below) None None None None
Lab ID-Version‡: 23869503-1 23869504-1 23869505-1 23869506-1
Analysis Date: 09/18/2026 09/18/2026 09/18/2026 09/18/2026 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 raw ct. spores/m3 Alternaria 1 11 2 22 9 100 27 300 Ascospores 3 33 71 3,200 Basidiospores 1 11 1 11 232 10,000 Cercospora 1 11 69 770 Chaetomium Cladosporium 6 67 4 44 976 43,000 Curvularia 10 110 Epicoccum 1 11 12 130 Nigrospora 2 22 1 11 101 1,100 Other brown 1 11 Penicillium/Aspergillus types† 347 15,000 21 230 9 100 Pithomyces 1 11 Rusts 1 11 1 11 Smuts, Periconia, Myxomycetes 1 11 Stachybotrys Stemphylium Torula Ulocladium Zygomycetes Background debris (1-4+) 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ Hyphal fragments/m3 < 11 22 < 11 < 11 Pollen/m3 < 11 < 11 < 11 < 11 Skin cells (1-4+) < 1+ < 1+ < 1+ < 1+ Sample volume (liters) 90 90 90 90 § TOTAL SPORES/m3 15,000 360 300 59,000 Comments:
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 2 of 3Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
Spore types listed without a count or data entry were not detected during the course of the analysis for the respective sample, indicating a raw count of <1 spore.
† The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods. Also, some species with very small spores are easily missed, and may be undercounted.
††Background debris indicates the amount of non-biological particulate matter present on the trace (dust in the air) and the resulting visibility for the analyst. It is rated from 1+ (low) to 4+ (high). Counts from areas with 4+ background debris should be regarded as minimal counts and may be higher than reported. It is important to account for samples volumes when evaluating dust levels.
The analytical sensitivity is the spores/m^3 divided by the raw count, expressed in spores/m^3, per spore and per sample.
For more information regarding analytical sensitivity, please contact QA by calling the laboratory.
‡ A "Version" indicated by -"x" after the Lab ID# with a value greater than 1 indicates a sample with amended data. The revision number is reflected by the value of "x".
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
SPORE TRAP REPORT: NON-VIABLE METHODOLOGY
PROJECT ANALYST AND SIGNATORY REPORT
Project Analyst
The test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of the laboratory. The report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by AIHA LAP, LLC, or any agency of the federal government. The Company reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of thirty (30) days, according to all state and federal guidelines, unless otherwise specified.
‡ A "Version" indicated by -"x" after the Lab ID# with a value greater than 1 indicates a sample with amended data. The revision number is reflected by the value of "x".
Analyst: Natalie Williams
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 3 of 3Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
MoldRANGE™: Extended Outdoor Comparison Outdoor Location: 4279 1218, Exterior-Northeast Corner
Fungi Identified Outdoor Typical Outdoor Data for: Typical Outdoor Data for:
data September in Nebraska† (n‡=1358) The entire year in Nebraska† (n‡=12206) spores/m3 very low low med high very high freq % very low low med high very high freq %
Generally able to grow indoors* Alternaria 300 40 67 210 570 920 93 13 27 93 310 530 68 Bipolaris/Drechslera group - 8 11 17 40 57 36 8 10 13 27 44 17 Chaetomium - 7 8 13 26 46 6 7 8 13 20 38 5 Cladosporium 43,000 590 1,200 3,800 11,000 17,000 99 67 160 1,200 4,600 8,400 93 Curvularia 110 8 11 17 40 53 36 8 10 13 33 53 14 Epicoccum 130 13 17 40 120 200 70 10 13 27 67 120 44 Nigrospora 1,100 11 13 40 110 200 60 8 11 20 53 93 28 Other brown - 8 11 22 40 67 22 8 10 13 33 53 23 Penicillium/Aspergillus types - 48 75 230 670 1,200 66 27 53 140 430 800 61 Pithomyces 11 11 13 27 67 110 59 10 13 25 53 110 26 Stachybotrys - - - - - - < 1 7 8 13 42 130 1 Torula - 8 11 17 40 57 22 8 10 17 40 67 13 Seldom found growing indoors** Ascospores 3,200 160 270 750 2,300 5,200 96 38 67 420 1,900 4,000 78 Basidiospores 10,000 230 460 1,800 6,800 12,000 98 42 89 530 3,000 6,500 87 Cercospora 770 20 38 130 470 830 68 13 17 53 190 390 31 Rusts - 13 17 53 180 350 70 10 13 27 93 180 27 Smuts, Periconia, Myxomycetes - 17 27 80 210 350 86 13 17 53 170 320 70 § TOTAL SPORES/m3 59,000
†The 'Typical Outdoor Data' represents the typical outdoor spore levels for the location and time frame indicated. The last column represents the frequency of occurrence. The very low, low, med, high, and very high values represent the 10, 20, 50, 80, and 90 percentile values of the spore type when it is detected. For example, if the frequency of occurrence is 63% and the low value is 53, it would mean that the given spore type is detected 63% of the time and, when detected, 20% of the time it is present in levels above the detection limit and below 53 spores/m3.
These values are updated periodically, and if enough data is not available to make a statistically meaningful assessment, it is indicated with a dash.
§ Total Spores/m3 has been rounded to two significant figures to reflect analytical precision.
* The spores in this category are generally capable of growing on wet building materials in addition to growing outdoors. Building related growth is dependent upon the fungal type, moisture level, type of material, and other factors. Cladosporium is one of the predominant spore types worldwide and is frequently present in high numbers. Penicillium/Aspergillus species colonize both outdoor and indoor wet surfaces rapidly and are very easily dispersed. Other genera are usually present in lesser numbers.
** These fungi are generally not found growing on wet building materials. For example, the rusts and smuts are obligate plant pathogens.
However, in each group there are notable exceptions. For example, agents of wood decay are members of the basidiomycetes and high counts of a single morphological type of basidiospore on an inside sample should be considered significant.
‡n = number of samples used to calculate data.
Interpretation of the data contained in this report is left to the client or the persons who conducted the field work. This report is provided for informational and comparative purposes only and should not be relied upon for any other purpose. "Typical outdoor data" are based on the results of the analysis of samples delivered to and analyzed by Eurofins Built Environment Testing and assumptions regarding the origins of those samples. Sampling techniques, contaminants infecting samples, unrepresentative samples and other similar or dissimilar factors may affect these results. In addition, Eurofins Built Environment Testing may not have received and tested a representative number of samples for every region or time period. Eurofins Built Environment Testing hereby disclaims any liability for any and all direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of the use or interpretation of the data contained in, or any actions taken or omitted in reliance upon, this report.
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 1 of 2Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
MoldRANGE™: Extended Outdoor Comparison
PROJECT ANALYST AND SIGNATORY REPORT
Project Analyst
The test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of the laboratory. The report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by any agency of the federal government. The Company reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of thirty (30) days, according to all state and federal guidelines, unless otherwise specified.
‡ A "Version" indicated by -"x" after the Lab ID# with a value greater than 1 indicates a sample with amended data. The revision number is reflected by the value of "x".
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 2 of 2Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
MoldSTAT™: Supplementary Statistical Spore Trap Report Outdoor Summary: 4279 1218: Exterior-Northeast Corner
Species detected Outdoor sample spores/m3 Typical outdoor ranges Freq.
<100 1K 10K >100K (North America) %
Alternaria 300 7 - 27 - 360 42 Ascospores 3,200 13 - 210 - 5,600 75
Basidiospores 10,000 13 - 370 - 22,000 88 Cercospora 770 7 - 27 - 440 11
Cladosporium 43,000 27 - 480 - 8,200 88 Curvularia 110 7 - 27 - 590 18 Epicoccum 130 7 - 22 - 290 19 Nigrospora 1,100 7 - 20 - 280 16
Penicillium/Aspergillus types < 11 13 - 180 - 2,600 59 Pithomyces 11 7 - 13 - 390 11
Smuts, Periconia, Myxomycetes < 11 7 - 40 - 630 61 Total 59,000
The "Typical outdoor ranges" and "Freq. %" columns show the typical low, medium, and high spore counts per cubic meter and the frequency of occurrence for the given spore type. The low, medium, and high values represent the 2.5, 50, and 97.5 percentile values when the spore type is detected. For example, if the low value is 53 and the frequency of occurence is 63%, it would mean that we typically detect the given spore type on 63 percent of all outdoor samples and, when detected, 2.5% of the time it is present in levels below 53 spores/m3.
Indoor Samples
Location: 4279 1224: 1st FL. Office 14D, Southwest Corner of Bldg. Complaint Area % of outdoor total spores/m3 Friedman chi-square* (indoor variation)
Agreement ratio** (indoor/outdoor)
Spearman rank correlation***
(indoor/outdoor)
MoldSCORE**** (indoor/outdoor)
Result: 25% dF: 2 Result: 0.4091
Critical value: 5.9915 Inside Similar: Yes
Result: 0.5714 dF: 10 Result: -0.1303
Critical value: 0.5515 Outside Similar: No
Score: 300 Result: High
Species Detected Spores/m3 <100 1K 10K >100K
Alternaria 11 Ascospores 33 Epicoccum 11 Nigrospora 22
Penicillium/Aspergillus types 15,000 Total 16,000
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 1 of 4Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
MoldSTAT™: Supplementary Statistical Spore Trap Report Location: 4279 1222: 1st FL. Office 4 Northwest Corner of Bldg. Complaint % of outdoor total spores/m3 Friedman chi-square* (indoor variation)
Agreement ratio** (indoor/outdoor)
Spearman rank correlation***
(indoor/outdoor)
MoldSCORE**** (indoor/outdoor)
Result: < 1% dF: 2 Result: 0.4091
Critical value: 5.9915 Inside Similar: Yes
Result: 0.4000 dF: 12 Result: -0.0227
Critical value: 0.4965 Outside Similar: No
Score: 136 Result: Low
Species Detected Spores/m3 <100 1K 10K >100K
Alternaria 22 Basidiospores 11 Cladosporium 67
Other brown 11 Penicillium/Aspergillus types 230
Rusts 11 Total 360
Location: 4279 1225: 1st FL Office 34 Northeast Corner of Bldg % of outdoor total spores/m3 Friedman chi-square* (indoor variation)
Agreement ratio** (indoor/outdoor)
Spearman rank correlation***
(indoor/outdoor)
MoldSCORE**** (indoor/outdoor)
Result: < 1% dF: 2 Result: 0.4091
Critical value: 5.9915 Inside Similar: Yes
Result: 0.5882 dF: 12 Result: 0.0822
Critical value: 0.4965 Outside Similar: No
Score: 142 Result: Low
Species Detected Spores/m3 <100 1K 10K >100K
Alternaria 100 Basidiospores 11
Cercospora 11 Cladosporium 44
Nigrospora 11 Penicillium/Aspergillus types 100
Rusts 11 Smuts, Periconia, Myxomycetes 11
Total 300
* The Friedman chi-square statistic is a non-parametric test that examines variation in a set of data (in this case, all indoor spore counts). The null hypothesis (H0) being tested is that there is no meaningful difference in the data for all indoor locations. The alternative hypothesis (used if the test disproves the null hypothesis) is that there is a difference between the indoor locations.
The null hypothesis is rejected when the result of the test is greater than the critical value. The critical value that is displayed is based on the degrees of freedom (dF) of the test and a significance level of 0.05.
** An agreement ratio is a simple method for assessing the similarity of two samples (in this case the indoor sample and the outdoor summary) based on the spore types present. A score of one indicates that the types detected in one location are the same as that in the other. A score of zero indicates that none of the types detected indoors are present outdoors. Typically, an agreement of 0.8 or higher is considered high.
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 2 of 4Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
MoldSTAT™: Supplementary Statistical Spore Trap Report *** The Spearman rank correlation is a non-parametric test that examines correlation between two sets of data (in this case the indoor location and the outdoor summary). The null hypothesis (H0) being tested is that the indoor and outdoor samples are unrelated. The alternative hypothesis (used if the test disproves the null hypothesis) is that the samples are similar. The null hypothesis is rejected when the result of the test is greater than the critical value. The critical value that is displayed is based on the degrees of freedom (dF) of the test and a significance level of 0.05.
**** MoldSCORE™ is a specialized method for examining air sampling data. It is a score between 100 and 300, with 100 indicating a greater likelihood that the airborne indoor spores originated from the outside, and 300 indicating a greater likelihood that they originated from an inside source. The Result displayed is based on the numeric score given and will be either Low, Medium, or High, indicating a low, medium, or high likelihood that the spores detected originated from an indoor source.
Eurofins Built Environment Testingreserves the right to, and may at anytime, modify or change the MoldScore algorithm without notice.
Interpretation of the data contained in this report is left to the client or the persons who conducted the field work. This report is provided for informational and comparative purposes only and should not be relied upon for any other purpose. "Typical outdoor ranges" are based on the results of the analysis of samples delivered to and analyzed by Eurofins Built Environment Testing Testing and assumptions regarding the origins of those samples. Sampling techniques, contaminants infecting samples, unrepresentative samples and other similar or dissimilar factors may affect these results. With the statistical analysis provided, as with all statistical comparisons and analyses, false-positive and false-negative results can and do occur. Eurofins Built Environment Testing hereby disclaims any liability for any and all direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of the data contained in, or any actions taken or omitted in reliance upon, this report.
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 3 of 4Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
MoldSTAT™: Supplementary Statistical Spore Trap Report
PROJECT ANALYST AND SIGNATORY REPORT
Project Analyst
The test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of the laboratory. The report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by any agency of the federal government. The Company reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of thirty (30) days, according to all state and federal guidelines, unless otherwise specified.
‡ A "Version" indicated by -"x" after the Lab ID# with a value greater than 1 indicates a sample with amended data. The revision number is reflected by the value of "x".
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 4 of 4Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
MoldSCORE™: Spore Trap Report Outdoor Sample: 4279 1218 Exterior-Northeast Corner
Fungi Identified Outdoor sample spores/m3 Raw Spores/ <100 1K 10K >100K count m3
Generally able to grow indoors* Alternaria 27 300 Bipolaris/Drechslera group ND < 11 Chaetomium ND < 11 Cladosporium 976 43,000 Curvularia 10 110 Epicoccum 12 130 Nigrospora 101 1,100 Penicillium/Aspergillus types† ND < 11 Pithomyces 1 11 Stachybotrys ND < 11 Torula ND < 11 Seldom found growing indoors** Ascospores 71 3,200 Basidiospores 232 10,000 Cercospora 69 770 Rusts ND < 11 Smuts, Periconia, Myxomycetes ND < 11 Total 59,289
Location: 4279 1224 1st FL. Office 14D, Southwest Corner of Bldg. Complaint Area
Fungi Identified Indoor sample spores/m3 Raw Spores/ <100 1K 10K >100K count m3
MoldSCORE‡ 100 200 300 Score
Generally able to grow indoors* Alternaria 1 11 Bipolaris/Drechslera group ND < 11 Chaetomium ND < 11 Cladosporium ND < 11 Curvularia ND < 11 Epicoccum 1 11 Nigrospora 2 22 Penicillium/Aspergillus types† 347 15,000 Stachybotrys ND < 11 Torula ND < 11 Seldom found growing indoors** Ascospores 3 33 Basidiospores ND < 11 Rusts ND < 11 Smuts, Periconia, Myxomycetes ND < 11 Total 15,500
Final MoldSCORE 300
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 1 of 4Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
MoldSCORE™: Spore Trap Report Location: 4279 1222 1st FL. Office 4 Northwest Corner of Bldg. Complaint
Fungi Identified Indoor sample spores/m3 Raw Spores/ <100 1K 10K >100K count m3
MoldSCORE‡ 100 200 300 Score
Generally able to grow indoors* Alternaria 2 22 Bipolaris/Drechslera group ND < 11 Chaetomium ND < 11 Cladosporium 6 67 Curvularia ND < 11 Nigrospora ND < 11 Other brown 1 11 Penicillium/Aspergillus types† 21 230 Stachybotrys ND < 11 Torula ND < 11 Seldom found growing indoors** Ascospores ND < 11 Basidiospores 1 11 Rusts 1 11 Smuts, Periconia, Myxomycetes ND < 11 Total 356
Final MoldSCORE 136
Location: 4279 1225 1st FL Office 34 Northeast Corner of Bldg Fungi Identified Indoor sample spores/m3 Raw Spores/
<100 1K 10K >100K count m3 MoldSCORE‡
100 200 300 Score
Generally able to grow indoors* Alternaria 9 100 Bipolaris/Drechslera group ND < 11 Chaetomium ND < 11 Cladosporium 4 44 Curvularia ND < 11 Nigrospora 1 11 Penicillium/Aspergillus types† 9 100 Stachybotrys ND < 11 Torula ND < 11 Seldom found growing indoors** Ascospores ND < 11 Basidiospores 1 11 Cercospora 1 11 Rusts 1 11 Smuts, Periconia, Myxomycetes 1 11 Total 300
Final MoldSCORE 142
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 2 of 4Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
MoldSCORE™: Spore Trap Report
* The spores in this category are generally capable of growing on wet building materials in addition to growing outdoors. Building related growth is dependent upon the fungal type, moisture level, type of material, and other factors. Cladosporium is one of the predominant spore types worldwide and is frequently present in high numbers. Penicillium/Aspergillus species colonize both outdoor and indoor wet surfaces rapidly and are very easily dispersed. Other genera are usually present in lesser numbers.
** These fungi are generally not found growing on wet building materials. For example, the rusts and smuts are obligate plant pathogens.
However, in each group there are notable exceptions. For example, agents of wood decay are members of the basidiomycetes and high counts of a single morphological type of basidiospore on an inside sample should be considered significant.
†The spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium (and others such as Acremonium, Paecilomyces) are small and round with very few distinguishing characteristics. They cannot be differentiated by non-viable sampling methods.
‡Rated on a scale from 100 to 300. A rating less than 150 is low and indicates a low probability of spores originating inside. A rating greater than 250 is high and indicates a high probability that the spores originated from inside, presumably from indoor mold growth. A rating between 150 and 250 indicates a moderate likelihood of indoor fungal growth. MoldSCORE is NOT intended for wall cavity samples. It is intended for ambient air samples in residences. Using the analysis on other samples (like wall cavity samples) will lead to misleading results.
EMLab ID: 4720641, Page 3 of 4Eurofins Built Environment Testing East, LLC
(866) 871-1984 www.eurofinsus.com/BuiltClient: Atlas Technical Consultants LLC: Omaha C/O: Aaron Girard Re: 204BS10759 185th Air Refueling Wing; Bldg # 269 Headquarters
Date of Sampling: 09-17-2026 Date of Receipt: 09-18-2026 Date of Report: 09-18-2026
MoldSCORE™: Spore Trap Report
PROJECT ANALYST AND SIGNATORY REPORT
Project Analyst
The test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of the laboratory. The report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by any agency of the federal government. The Company reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of thirty (30) days, according to all state and federal guidelines, unless otherwise specified.
‡ A "Version" indicated by -"x" after the Lab ID# with a value greater than 1 indicates a sample with amended data. The revision number is reflected by the value of "x".
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Note: Graphical output may understate the importance of certain "marker" genera.
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Comments:
Alternaria Ascospores Basidiospores Cercospora Cladosporium Curvularia Epicoccum Nigrospora
Other brown Penicillium/Aspergillus types Pithomyces Rusts Smuts, Periconia, Myxomycetes
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