Indoor Air Quality
People spend much of their time indoors, with much of this being in the home. However the air in your home can contain a variety of pollutants such as chemicals. In some cases levels in the home can become high enough to increase your family's risk of health effects. Common indoor air pollutants include:
- Pesticides
- Mold
- Lead
- Deteriorated Asbestos-Containing Insulation
- Tobacco Smoke
Remember! The relative importance of any single source depends on how much of a given pollutant it emits and how hazardous those emissions are. For more information about indoor air quality issues, visit the EPA website at http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/airindoorairpollution.html
For more information about EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools program, visit http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools
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