Learn the Issues
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How do I find a builder that offers Indoor AirPlus?
Visit the Indoor airPLUS Partner List for a list of builders who have committed to offering Indoor airPLUS qualified homes. You can also look for the Indoor airPLUS icon on the ENERGY STAR Partner Locator or simply ask a trusted builder if they're willing to participate in the program. They…
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How can I partner with the Indoor AirPlus program?
If you are a current ENERGY STAR builder, Rater, or Provider partner, you can join the Indoor AirPlus Program by accessing the Partnership Agreement through your My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA) . If you forget both your MESA login and password or you have difficulty accessing your account, contact an…
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Guide to the Facts and Figures Report about Materials, Waste and Recycling
This is the guide to facts and figure web area. It serves as the user's guide for navigating the document and finding what you're looking for.
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EPA RCRA ID: PAD002482628
RCRA Corrective Action Cleanup Site for PAD002482628 Brooks Instrument - Division of Emerson Electric in Hatfield, Pennsylvania
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for Brooks Instrument - Division of Emerson Electric in Hatfield, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Action Brooks Instrument (Division of Emerson Electric), Hatfield PA, Documents and Reports
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Northeast Church Rock Mine
Northeast Church Rock Mine, a former uranium mine 17 miles northeast of Gallup, NM in the Pinedale Chapter of the Navajo Nation. EPA is working with NNEPA to oversee cleanup work by United Nuclear Corporation, a company owned by General Electric (GE).
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Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plans
A listing of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Estuary Programs
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FRRCC September 2023, Meeting Agenda
Materials for the public meeting of the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee held virtually in September 2023, including agenda and slides.
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FRRCC Meeting Materials November 2021
This page provides the materials for a public meeting of EPA's public advisory committee on farms, ranches and rural communities.
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Draft Options for Panel and Governance Committee Feedback based on EPA’s Pilot Assessment of Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasers
Draft options for Governance Committeee and Panel on the EPA Pilot Program for Recommendations of standards and ecolables
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What should I know about formaldehyde and indoor air quality?
For further information on formaldehyde and consumer products, call the EPA Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Line (202) 554-1404. Sources of formaldehyde in the home include building materials, smoking, household products, and the use of un-vented, fuel-burning appliances, like gas stoves or kerosene space heaters. Formaldehyde, by itself or…
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What are biological pollutants, how do they affect indoor air quality?
Biological contaminants include bacteria, molds, mildew, viruses, animal dander and cat saliva, house dust, mites, cockroaches, and pollen (see more about asthma triggers ). There are many sources of these pollutants. Pollens originate from plants; viruses are transmitted by people and animals; bacteria are carried by people, animals, and soil…
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Should I have the air ducts in my home cleaned?
The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. EPA's Should You Have the Air…
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Working with the Media on Tribal Indoor Air Quality Issues
Working with the media can be beneficial in publicizing your indoor air quality (IAQ) messages and getting the word out about any activities or events that raise awareness about IAQ in your community.
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Interactive Tour of the Indoor Air Quality Demo House
Interactive Tour of the Indoor Air Quality Demo House
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Text Version of the Indoor Air Quality House Tour
Get a quick glimpse of some of the most important ways to protect the air in your home by touring the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) House. Room-by-room, you'll learn about the key pollutants and how to address them.
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Cooperative Agreement Funding for Indoor Air Quality
The Indoor Environments Division has created partnership with public and private sector entities to help encourage the public to take action to minimize their risk and mitigate indoor air quality problems.
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Hazardous Waste Recycling
EPA developed the hazardous waste recycling regulations to promote the reuse and reclamation of useful materials in a manner that is safe and protective of human health and the environment.
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Protect Indoor Air Quality in Your Home
This page provides information on various indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems in homes.
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Tools and Resources
Tools and resources for RCRA