Meth Contamination
The production and use of methamphetamines decreased dramatically over the past decade; however, contamination from meth has resulted in many quarantined properties and vehicles across the state. To see if your property is quarantined, review the Registry of Methamphetamine Contaminated Properties (updates monthly).
To protect the health of Tennessee citizens, the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) Division of Remediation (DOR) has developed rules to address remediating and testing meth contaminated properties:
- Tennessee Code Annotated 68-212 Part 5- Properties Where Methamphetamine Manufactured
- Rule 0400-15-02- Standards for Testing and Cleaning Quarantined Clandestine Drug Manufacturing Sites
To get a property removed from the quarantined list, there are steps you will need to follow. First, you need to retain an individual certified to test (a Certified CML Specialist). Second, you will need a someone to decontaminate (Authorized Contractors) methamphetamine contaminated properties. A Certified Industrial Hygienist is certified by rule to perform both services.
After the property has been decontaminated, there are additional requirements to get property released from quarantine.
Additional Resources
- Interim Guidance for Quarantined Methamphetamine Contaminated Properties
- Supplemental Guidance on Methamphetamine Contaminated Vehicles