Learn the Issues

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  • Does EPA regulate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in household products?

    EPA does regulate VOCs in some household products under the Clean Air Act (CAA); however, the regulations that we have promulgated for VOCs in architectural coatings and consumer products are in place only because many VOCs photochemically react in the atmosphere to produce ozone, a component of smog. From the…

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  • What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?

    Volatile organic compounds are compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. Many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants. VOCs typically are industrial solvents, such as trichloroethylene; fuel oxygenates, such as methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE); or…

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  • Asbestos' Impact on Indoor Air Quality

    "Asbestos is a mineral fiber that has been used commonly in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire-retardant. EPA and CPSC have banned several asbestos products. Manufacturers have also voluntarily limited uses of asbesto

  • Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned? - Printable Version

    Duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems

  • Indoor Air Quality Tools for Tribal Communities

    This Website can help you improve IAQ in your Tribal community. You can find information to educate your community about the simple actions they can take to improve their IAQ and protect their health.

  • Indoor Air and COVID-19 Key References and Publications

    Review a list of some of the technical publications addressing the science related to transmission of SARS-Co-V-2 through aerosol in indoor environments.

  • What is asthma?

    Asthma is a disease in your body's airways, which are the paths that carry air to your lungs. Asthma causes the inside walls of the airways to be inflamed or swollen. When this happens, people have repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness or nighttime or early morning coughing. Asthma…

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  • What can I do if I have asthma?

    If you have asthma, you should know what you can do to control your asthma and what to do if you have an asthma episode. Work with your doctor to identify your asthma triggers. Ask your doctor to write your Asthma Action Plan. Remove or reduce your exposure to your…

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  • How does mold affect people with asthma?

    Molds can trigger asthma episodes in sensitive individuals with asthma. People with asthma should avoid contact with exposure to molds. Molds are microscopic fungi that live on plant and animal matter. Molds can be found almost anywhere, and grow best in damp places such as kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. Find…

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  • Can the use of fragrances indoors cause health impacts?

    Although many people report being adversely affected by fragrances, the issue remains controversial. While some individuals may dislike a particular fragrance and may experience physical reactions from exposure to them, others exposed to the same fragrance may appreciate the smell or attribute health benefits to the exposure (e.g., aromatherapy). There…

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  • Safer Choice Standard and Criteria

    EPA's Design for the Environment creates stringent standards and criteria that protect human and environmental health in its corporate partnerships with industry

  • العفن والصحة

    ترجمة صفحة ويب عن العفن وآثاره الصحية

  • تنظيف العفن من منزلك

    ترجمة صفحة ويب لتنظيف العفن من منزلك.

  • عشرة أشياء عليك معرفتها عن العفن

    ترجمة عشر نصائح عن منع العفن

  • ست خطوات لاستخدام آمن وفعال للمعقم

    .اقرأ مخطط المعلومات البياني الخاص بنا حول كيفية استخدام منتجات تعقيم الاسطح

  • 建筑物内的空气净化挑战

    Simplified Chinese translation of Clean Air in Buildings Challenge page

  • Top 10 Watershed Lessons Learned

    The module provides a link to an article that. This article discusses nutrient pollution and the necessity for developing effective policies and practices to protect aquatic resources.

  • Hazard Mitigation Module

    Watershed Academy module: Creating Co-Benefits Through Hazard Mitigation Planning and Water Resource Management  

  • Protection Approaches

    Description and resources for protection approaches

  • Kids' Corner

    Draft page for "Kid's Corner" content as a part of the Watershed Academy Microsite conversion (February 2022)

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