Gosnell, AR · Mississippi County

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Why moisture builds up in Gosnell homes

Big Lake lies to the west and Pemiscot Bayou to the east, and drainage ditches, locks and pumps manage excess water.

Setting: A 15-foot Mississippian-period mound stands about two miles southeast of town; The area was surrounded by water in its early days.

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.

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

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How is water managed around Gosnell?

The 1927 and 1937 floods led to a drainage system. Pemiscot Bayou was rerouted to connect with drainage ditches, and concrete locks and pumps move excess water from the Gosnell area into Big Lake.

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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