Learn the Issues
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Standards of Practice
For builders and contractors, check out the resources listed on this page and learn about radon-resistant construction.
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Explain Working Levels (WL) and Picocuries Per Liter of Air (pCi/L).
Radon test results may be reported in three different measures – picocuries per liter (pCi/L), Working Levels (WL) and becquerels per meter cubed (Bq/m 3 ). If your test result is in pCi/L, the EPA recommends you fix your home if the radon level is 4 pCi/L (150 Bq/m 3…
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Noise Pollution Materials for Kids and Teachers
Find information for parents, students and teachers to learn about noise pollution and control, as well as tips you can use to help prevent hearing impairment
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Stories of Progress in Achieving Healthy Waters in West Virginia
Stories of progress from EPA's Mid-Atlantic region about EPA programs helping to achieve healthy waters in the state of West Virginia.
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Mold and Indoor Air Quality in Schools
Moisture problems in school buildings can be caused by a variety of conditions, including roof and plumbing leaks, condensation and excess humidity.
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Indoor AirPlus Media
Indoor airPLUS media will help you discover how IAP homes are designed to improve indoor air quality for a safer and healthier home.
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Indoor AirPlus
The Indoor AirPlus Program is a partnership among EPA, builders, raters, utilities, and public health and indoor environmental organizations to improve indoor air in new homes green homes.
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How can I use social media to help promote Indoor airPLUS?
Builders and Raters use social media to promote their businesses and stay connected with their customers. Read the tips below to learn how to integrate these free tools into your marketing strategy to grow your business, as well as keep up with Indoor airPLUS program updates. Download "A Guide to…
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Indoor Air Quality Design Tools for Schools
The information available here is presented as a tool to help school districts and facility planners design the next generation of learning environments so that the school facility will help, rather than hinder, schools in achieving their core mission
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Water Operator Hiring And Contracting Guide
This document was designed to be customized by state drinking water programs and primacy agencies prior to distribution to water systems.
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What is EPA doing about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Schools?
EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools Program is devoted to providing outreach products and services to schools to help them create and maintain healthy indoor environments and implementation is a top priority and teaches school staff to: Prevent and resolve IAQ problems; Identify practical and low-cost/no-cost solutions to fixing IAQ problems…
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Ventilation and Filtration Strategies for Reducing the Spread of Common Respiratory Viruses Indoors Infographic
This infographic depicts strategies to improve ventilation and prevent the spread of common respiratory viruses indoors.
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Investigating for Possible Contamination in Norwood, Pennsylvania
Up-to-date information on EPA's site assessment in Norwood, Pennsylvania.
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Region 2 Indoor Air Quality
Find information about local resources relating to Indoor Air Quality and EPA Region 2
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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
This web site will educate the public about indoor environmental issues, including health risks and the means by which human exposures can be reduced.
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Federal Partner Resources on Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality
Additional emergency and indoor air quality resources from other EPA offices and other Federal Government agencies.
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Asthma
Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for millions of Americans. EPA is committed to educating all Americans about what asthma is.
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Hazardous Air Pollutants: Sources and Exposure
Where do hazardous air pollutants come from and how are people exposed
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EPA in Pennsylvania
Portal for news and information about EPA's efforts in Pennsylvania and PA environmental conditions.
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Radioactive Waste
Learn about how the United States addresses radioactively contaminated sites and radioactive waste. Visit RadTown, the Environmental Protection Agency’s radiation education website to learn more about radiation in the world around us.