After further investigation, it now appears that the source of the odor
in the labs, offices, and outside the building today is likely do to an
unusual algae bloom in the water that is used for irrigation of the
campus grounds and has nothing to do with the construction activities.
While somewhat unpleasant, this odor is not believed to be hazardous.
We are working with the appropriate campus experts to at least try to
get better notification when there is significant odor due to this
system. We are also working to learn more about the detailed irrigation
schedule for nearby locations to help us better correlate unknown odors
with nearby irrigation activities.
For folks working either in SNF or in the private labs in this building,
we encourage you to continue to report unusual smells to appropriate
staff members and not to simply assume that odors in the lab are the
result of "stinky irrigation water".
Thanks,
John
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