Abatement in Construction

The action of minimizing the presence and danger of hazardous materials like lead, asbestos, and mold by reducing it in amount, degree, or intensity. 

Example: With water damage or sewage backup, abatement is the ability of water damage restoration technicians (such as the experts at SERVPRO) to contain, control, and eliminate water-related bacteria and/or sewage-related pollutants.