Fargo, AR · Monroe County

Mold Inspection Fargo, AR.

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Why moisture builds up in Fargo homes

Water nearby: Cache River drains the northern part of Monroe County.

Flood history: Flooding in the spring of 1945 destroyed the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad track between Fargo and Kensett.

Arkansas summers are hot and humid. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put average yearly precipitation at Little Rock 50.4 inches. Warm, damp air is what lets mold take hold in attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.

Housing age and hidden moisture in Fargo

Housing: Fargo Training School Historic District (NRHP, May 27, 2010) with buildings constructed 1955 to 1960 and an older gymnasium.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.

HVAC air handler with a rusty condensate pan, newer home

HVAC air handler with a rusty condensate pan, older home

Sweating cold-water pipes in a crawlspace, newer home

Sweating cold-water pipes in a crawlspace, older home

Water-stained drywall at the base of a wall, newer home

Water-stained drywall at the base of a wall, older home

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Questions

Common questions.

Has flooding affected Fargo?

Flooding in the spring of 1945 destroyed the M&NA railroad track between Fargo and Kensett.

How did Fargo begin?

A post office opened in 1898 and the town was platted in 1911. Residents voted to incorporate in 1987 to obtain federal and state money for roads and water systems.

Why is mold such a concern in Arkansas homes?

Arkansas has hot, humid summers. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put Little Rock's average yearly precipitation at about 50 inches and its July average temperature at about 81 F. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent. Warm, damp air is why moisture problems show up in Arkansas attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.

Why do crawlspaces matter in Arkansas houses?

EPA notes that crawl spaces with high humidity are common sites of hidden mold growth, especially over bare soil, and that soil moisture raises the humidity in the air above it. Arkansas summers are humid, so crawlspace moisture is a common thing buyers ask about. EPA also advises grading the ground away from the foundation so it does not stay wet.

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