Learn the Issues
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Why manage indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools?
When IAQ problems exist, students, teachers, or staff may display certain health symptoms, or building occupants may complain about comfort issues related to temperature, humidity, or ventilation. School building occupants exposed to poor IAQ may experience a range of symptoms, and some students, teachers, and staff may be particularly susceptible…
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What factors in schools contribute to poor indoor air quality (IAQ)?
Several factors in schools can contribute to poor IAQ. Some of the most common problem include: Radon Classroom pets Excess moisture and mold Dry-erase markers and similar pens Dust and chalk Cleaning materials Personal care products Odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from paint, caulk, and adhesives Insects and other…
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Do indoor air quality (IAQ) problems affect certain types of schools?
All types of schools -- whether new or old, big or small, elementary or high school -- can experience indoor air quality problems. Schools across the country have an array of indoor air problems. Biological problems, such as mold and mildew, are particularly pronounced in the Southeast where humidity levels…
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What information/guidance do you have on managing flu at school?
On This Page: What cleaning protocol and cleaning products should be used by schools to guard against flu? How is the H1N1 flu virus spread? What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination? How long can flu virus survive on objects (such as books and doorknobs)? What cleaning…
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Does carpet cause indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in schools?
Carpet use in schools provides a decrease in noise, falls, and injuries. IAQ problems can be encountered with carpet and many other materials if the school has any type of water intrusion or moisture problem, such as a leaky roof. If carpeting remains damp, it can become a primary source…
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Can EPA send someone to check the indoor air quality (IAQ) in my or my child's school?
Unfortunately, EPA does not have the resources to test schools for IAQ problems. If you suspect a problem in your school, you can likely work with your local health department to determine the nature and extent of the problem. Find a list of state contacts to get in touch with…
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What resources are available to help my school district finance indoor air quality (IAQ) projects?
EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools resources offer several low and/or no cost tips for addressing problems to improve a building's IAQ. However, many more expensive improvements are difficult to finance from the existing school budget. For tips on how to secure funding for projects associated with the identification, resolution, and…
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Is the indoor air quality (IAQ) in my child's school safe?
Every type of building has the potential for poor IAQ, including schools. While some schools may have minor problems, others may have more significant issues. The IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit provides the school staff with practical steps they can take to identify and correct current problems and prevent…
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What special training do I need to use IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit?
Nearly all of the activities can be successfully completed without any specialized training or tools. One of the activities, the measurement of the amount of outdoor air being supplied indoors, requires an airflow measurement device such as a flow hood or pitot tube. The Action Kit provides basic information on…
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How does indoor air quality in schools affect asthma?
Asthma triggers can be found at school. An indoor air quality (IAQ) management program can reduce the pollutants, irritants, and triggers and help provide a healthier school for students and staff. There are many steps that a school district can take to reduce asthma triggers, such as: Have an IAQ…
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IAQ in Schools Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Asthma FAQs Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) FAQs Indoor airPLUS FAQs Mold FAQs Radon FAQs Search frequent questions for immediate answers to the most common questions or send a question to our customer care team. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Schools What about radon in schools? What about…
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Webinar: Making the Connection: Linking IAQ, Energy Efficiency and Preventive Maintenance Together for Healthy Schools
View the February 22, 2018, webinar, "Making the Connection: Linking IAQ, Energy Efficiency and Preventive Maintenance Together for Healthy Schools," in the Energy Savings Plus Health for Schools Webinar Series.
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Protecting IAQ During School Energy Efficiency Retrofit Projects with Energy Savings Plus Health Guidelines
This page provides information about the Energy Savings Plus Health guidelines for Schools.
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Annual Allotment of Federal Funds to States, Tribes, and Territories
annual allotment
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Upper Hudson River Floodplain Fact Sheet
Comprehensive fact sheet for the Upper Hudson River floodplain
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Brownfields and Land Revitalization
The Brownfields site provides information about brownfields sites and cleanup and reuse challenges and liabilities. It will showcase activities and accomplishments and provide info on funding opportunities and collaboration in brownfields redevelopment.
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Download Responsiveness Summary and Record of Decision
Download Responsiveness Summary and Record of Decision
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Actions Prior to EPA’s February 2002 Record of Decision (ROD)
GE uses PCBs at its Hudson Falls and Fort Edward facilities. PCB oils discharged directly and indirectly into the Hudson River include both non-permitted and permitted discharges. Estimates of the total quantity of PCBs discharged directly into the Hudson
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Land Revitalization
General statement of land revitalization
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Nonpoint Source Highlights Reports
A glimpse of NPS activities underway across the United States supported by §319. It provides a snapshot of strategies that state agencies, territories and tribes are using to tackle the spectrum of water quality issues related to NPS pollution