1. Clandestine Drug Lab Cleanup Presented by Jonelle Fenton-Wallace, R.S. Environmental Health Specialist Snohomish Health District Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force jfenton@shd.snohomish.wa.gov

2. Snohomish Health District Is involved with meth lab investigations because we are required by law to do so

3. Washington Legislature l Chemical contamination at meth lab sites l Residue could harm tenants or buyers l Decontamination by certified contractors

7. Chapter 64.44 RCW CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES Chapter 246-205 WAC DECONTAMINATION of ILLEGAL DRUG MANUFACTURING or STORAGE SITES SHD Sanitary Code Chapter 11 Supplemental Rules & Regulations Chapter 64.44 RCW CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES (Effective 1990) Chapter 246-205 WAC DECONTAMINATION of ILLEGAL DRUG MANUFACTURING or STORAGE SITES (Effective 1991) SHD Sanitary Code Chapter 11 Supplemental Rules & Regulations (Effective 2003)

8. Local health jurisdictions must l Post a warning on suspect meth properties

10. Hazardous by drug lab law l Hazardous substances as defined in RCW 70.105D.020 –flammable solvents, acids, bases, etc. l Precursor substances as defined in RCW 69.43.010 –ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, etc.

13. Local health jurisdictions must l Assess the property – Presence of chemicals –Glassware & paraphernalia –Meth presence exceeds state standard

19. Local health jurisdictions must l Issue an unfit-for-use Order –To property owner and occupants –Filed with county auditor l Notify the state Department of Health –DOH lists contaminated properties: www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/CDL.HTM

20. Local health jurisdictions must l Oversee decontamination –DOH-certified contractor only –Department of Health guidelines –Model Toxics Control Act –State solid & hazardous waste regulations

24. Local health jurisdictions must l Confirm decontamination –Check contractor report & records –Post-cleanup tests

26. Property owners l Responsible for activity on their property l Pay meth lab cleanup costs

27. Property owners l Can prevent illegal drug activity l Know the signs of an illegal drug lab: –Unusual odors –Excessive garbage –Blackened or covered windows –Many cars at all hours

28. Methamphetamine lab identification