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What kind of filter should I use in my home HVAC system to help protect my family from COVID-19?
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values, or MERV, reports a filter's ability to capture particles. Filters with MERV-13 or higher ratings can trap smaller particles, including viruses. Many home HVAC systems will have a MERV-8 filter installed as the default. Upgrading to a MERV-13 rated filter, or the highest-rated filter that your…
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Can running the HVAC system in my home help protect me from COVID-19?
By itself, running your HVAC system is not enough to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19. However, when used along with other best practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, operating the HVAC system can be part of a plan to protect yourself and your family…
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Will an air cleaner or air purifier help protect me and my family from COVID-19 in my home?
When used properly, air purifiers can help reduce airborne contaminants including viruses in a home or confined space. However, by itself, a portable air cleaner is not enough to protect people from COVID-19. When used along with other best practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, operating…
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Spotlight on the Tribal Indoor Air Quality Summit Workgroup in Midwest Region 5
The Tribal IAQ Summit Workgroup uses a collaborative approach to increase the impact of tribes’ efforts to manage indoor air quality and improve community health for tribes in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
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List of Pesticide Regulatory Consultants
The listed companies provide services to assist applicants related to pesticide registration. The inclusion of any business in this listing does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Asthma FAQs Indoor AirPlus FAQs IAQ in Schools FAQs Mold FAQs Radon FAQs Frequent Questions about Indoor Air and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Search Frequent Questions for immediate answers to the most common questions or send a question to our customer care team. Air Cleaners What is a HEPA…
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Do You Suspect Your Office Has an Indoor Air Problem?
Information about indoor air quality in office buildings
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Map of Hazardous Waste Cleanup Progress
This webpage contains a map showing cleanup progress at Resource Conservation and Recovery Act corrective action facilities over the years.
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Baselines for Hazardous Waste Cleanup Program Facilities
This page discusses corrective action facilities, how they vary, the various lists of baseline facilities and associated historical documents.
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Learn about Hazardous Waste Cleanups
Defines the hazardous waste cleanup process under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
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Energy, Weatherization and Indoor Air Quality
Climate change presents many challenges, including the production of severe weather events. These events and efforts to minimize their effects through weatherization can adversely affect indoor environments.
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Volatile Organic Compounds' Impact on Indoor Air Quality
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects.
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Bois Forte Indoor Air Quality Program
The Bois Forte Indoor Air Quality Program acted swiftly and aggressively to tackle mold and moisture problems in its community members’ homes after several residents became ill as a result of environmental exposures.
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Frequent Questions about SW-846 Test Methods
Frequent Questions regarding the SW846 Test Methods, including, 3000, 3500, 3600, 8000 and 9000 series methods, detection, characteristics, prevention, MIR and MDP's, PBMS and flexible approach, QA and QC, and sampling.
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Final Rule: Methods Innovation Rule
The Methods Innovation Rule (MIR) is an important step toward a performance-based measurement system (PBMS), and part of the Agency's efforts toward "Innovating for Better Results."
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Urban Waters - Neponset River
Information on the efforts of the US EPA, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the municipalities within the Neponset River Watershed and nongovernmental organizations to improve the water quality of the Neponset River.
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Webinar: What Schools Need to Know: Transitioning From Pandemic to Endemic IAQ Management
Recording of May 15, 2023, Webinar: What Schools Need to Know: Transitioning From Pandemic to Endemic IAQ Management
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Best Practices for Indoor Air Quality when Remodeling Your Home
This page contains best working practices for remodeling a home when considering the indoor air quality.
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Indoor AirPlus and Wildfires
Indoor airPLUS labeled homes are equipped with features that can help provide cleaner air to breathe during wildfire smoke events by reducing exposure to particulate matter and other pollutants.
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Webinar: Reducing Airborne Viruses in Schools: Optimizing Ventilation and Energy Efficiency
Recording of February 6, 2025, Webinar: Reducing Airborne Viruses in Schools: Optimizing Ventilation and Energy Efficiency