Learn the Issues
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Can mold cause health problems?
Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold…
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Is Sampling/Testing for Mold Necessary?
In most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. Since no EPA or other federal limits have been set for mold or mold spores, sampling cannot be used to check a building's compliance with federal mold standards. Surface sampling may be useful to determine if an area…
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Container Life Cycle Management Desk Statement
Notices of Violation to Greif, Inc. (Greif), and Container Life Cycle Management, LLC (CLCM), doing business as Mid-America Steel Drum, wisconsin
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Environmental Issues in Southeast Chicago Documents
Information Request
Inspection Reports
Notice and Finding of Violation
Administrative Consent Order
Consent Agreement and Final Order
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How do molds affect people?
Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold…
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Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 11-15-2023
Newsletter May 16 for East Palestien Train Derailment Response
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Documents related to Proposed Class 5X16 Permits MI-101-5X16-01, MI-101-5X16-02, MI-101-5X16-03, MI-101-5X16-04, MI-101-5X16-05, MI-105-5X16-14, MI-105-5X16-15, and MI-105-5X16-19
Underground Injection Control (UIC), injection well, Michigan Public notice for proposed permits; MI-101-5X16-01, MI-101-5X16-02, MI-101-5X16-03, MI-101-5X16-04, MI-101-5X16-05, MI-105-5X16-14, MI-105-5X16-15, and MI-105-5X16-19 Manistee and Mason counties
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Photo Gallery for Heart of Chicago Area Soils Site
Photo gallery for the Heart of Chicago Area Soils Site
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Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Chapter 2
The content on this page is based on the guide by the same name. However, updates have been made to some resources and links. Here you can find information on mold prevention and remediation.
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Acting Regional Administrator Kaplan 12-20-2017 Letter Regarding Resolved Issues
NPDES Petition for Program Withdrawal in Wisconsin supporting documentation
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Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Chapter 4
The content on this page is based on the guide by the same name. However, updates have been made to some resources and links. Here you can find information on mold prevention and remediation.
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Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Appendix B
The content on this page is based on the guide by the same name. However, updates have been made to some resources and links. Here you can find information on mold prevention and remediation.
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Children’s Unique Vulnerabilities to Environmental Hazards
They are often more likely to be at risk from environmental hazards because of unique activity patterns/behavior, physiological differences, and windows of susceptibility during early lifestages including fetal development and puberty.
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How big a problem is poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools?
Indoor levels of some air pollutants can be two to five times higher (and occasionally 100 times higher) than outdoor levels. Nearly 56 million people (approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population) spend their days inside elementary and secondary schools. In 1999, the National Center for Education Statistics of the…
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Why Indoor Air Quality is Important to Schools
Basic information for IAQ and schools: why it's important, what you can do, EPA and federal partners, national organizations, and resources
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Method 107A - Vinyl Chloride Content of Solvents
Promulgated CFR Test Method 107A Determination of vinyl chloride content of solvents, resin-solvent solution, polyvinyl chloride resin, resin slurry, wet resin, and latex samples
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Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Systems, Part of Indoor Air Quality Design Tools for Schools
The main purposes of a Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning system are to help maintain good indoor air quality through adequate ventilation with filtration and provide thermal comfort. HVAC systems are among the largest energy consumers in schools.
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Method 25C - Nonmethane Organic Compounds Landfill Gases
CFR Promulgated Test Method 25C Determination of nonmethane organic compounds (NMOC) in MSW landfill gases.
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Webinar: Insights from the Experts: IAQ Preventive Maintenance Today for Healthy Green Cleaning Tomorrow
View the Oct. 30, 2019, webinar, "Insights from the Experts: Managing Asthma in Schools with IAQ Preventive Maintenance" in the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Knowledge-to-Action Professional Training Webinar Series.
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National Service Center for Environmental Publications
NSCEP is EPA's repository of digital and print EPA publications. You can search and retrieve, download, print and/or order EPA technical, scientific, or educational materials - free of charge.