How Big of a Problem is Efflorescence?

Efflorescence is not an issue in and of itself. While efflorescence can be an eyesore on your basement walls, it poses no health risk to you or your family. It doesn’t have an odor, and it isn’t a living thing like mold. Efflorescence, on the other hand, is a huge warning sign of a serious problem in your basement: water intrusion and leaks. A drainage system and sump pump can greatly help with managing basement water. A drainage system that collects water so it doesn’t build up in basement walls where it will leak and leave efflorescence is important.