Learn the Issues
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How can I connect with other Tribal IAQ leaders?
EPA's Tribal IAQ website is a great resource to network with other leaders throughout the country. Visit the Directory of Tribal Indoor Air Quality Champions to read about the issues other Tribes are facing and to obtain their contact information. Also, consider listing yourself in the directory. Send an e-mail…
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Where can I go to learn more about improving air quality in my Tribal schools?
Every child deserves a school that is a safe and healthy place to learn. Yet nearly one-fourth of schools have one or more buildings in need of extensive repair or replacement, and nearly half have been reported to have problems related to indoor air quality. EPA offers the Indoor Air…
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How does asthma affect Tribal communities?
Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for millions of Americans. Managing triggers is especially important for Tribal communities who are disproportionately affected by asthma. A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that asthma affects almost 12 percent…
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Where can I find Tribal IAQ resources and materials?
While there are indoor air quality, or IAQ, resources throughout the Internet, EPA's Tribal IAQ Web portal contains information specific to tribal communities and brings together leaders to share their knowledge, resources and materials. Throughout the Tribal IAQ Web portal, resources and materials specific to each issue area, such as…
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What are combustion products?
Combustion pollutants found indoors include: outdoor air, tobacco smoke, exhaust from car and lawn mower internal combustion engines, and some hobby activities such as welding, woodburning, and soldering. Combustion pollutants can also come from vented or unvented combustion appliances. These appliances include space heaters, gas ranges and ovens, furnaces, gas…
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What do I do if I suspect that combustion appliances are affecting my health?
If you suspect you are being subjected to carbon monoxide poisoning get fresh air immediately. Open windows and doors for more ventilation, turn off any combustion appliances, and leave the house. You could lose consciousness and die from carbon monoxide poisoning if you do nothing. It is also important to…
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What is the average level of carbon monoxide in homes?
Levels in Homes Average levels in homes without gas stoves vary from 0.5 to 5 parts per million (ppm). Levels near properly adjusted gas stoves are often 5 to 15 ppm and those near poorly adjusted stoves may be 30 ppm or higher. Steps to Reduce Exposure to Carbon Monoxide…
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What is carbon monoxide?
Definition Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, practically odorless, and tasteless gas or liquid. It results from incomplete oxidation of carbon in combustion. Burns with a violet flame. Slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and benzene. Specific gravity 0.96716; boiling point -190 o C; solidification point -207 o C…
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How can I get the BASE data?
To obtain the BASE data on CD-ROM, please read, fill out and sign the Notification Prior to Use of Data form - Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation Study - Notification Prior to Use of Data Form (PDF) (2 pp, 20 K) and fax, email or mail it to: US EPA/Indoor…
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How has the BASE study data been used?
Indoor Air Toxics Input Determination of typical indoor pollutants and concentrations Information on indoor sources Information on indoor pollutant levels Mold and other Biologicals Information on common indoor and outdoor species of fungi and bacteria Comparison of bioaerosol testing methodologies Information on conditions for growth Analysis of associations of fungal…
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What will the BASE data tell me about my particular building?
The BASE study was not designed to give specific information on any individual building or to produce the type of diagnostic data needed to evaluate the nature, validity, or cause of IAQ complaints. See also associated question, What is the Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation Study (BASE) at: www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/what-building-assessment-survey-and-evaluation-study-base…
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Who might use the data and findings from the BASE study?
Scientists Researchers Building Owners, Managers and Operators IAQ Professionals Policy makers Environmental consultants Others interested in IAQ to further understand IAQ in office buildings. For more detailed information on the BASE study www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/building-assessment-survey-and-evaluation-study .
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What is the Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation Study (BASE)?
The Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation Study (BASE) is a cross-sectional study of randomly selected public and commercial office buildings from across the U.S. The BASE study used a standardized protocol to collect extensive indoor air quality data from one hundred randomly selected public and commercial office buildings in ten…
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Fact Sheet on FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program for Water and Wastewater Utilities
Utilities will learn how to get FEMA funding under the Public Assistance program.
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Utility Success Stories
Find out how water utilities have successfully implemented resilience measures
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FACT SHEET: Lessons Learned from Water and Wastewater Utilities that Participated in FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program
The following resource provides lessons learned to get FEMA Public Assistance Grants.
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Checklist of Activities and Associated Deadlines for FEMA Public Assistance Grant Program
Describes a checklist showing steps to follow and associated deadlines for the FEMA Public Assistance Grant Program
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HUD's CDBG Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program at a Glance
The following resource covers the HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program.
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Federal Disaster Funding Opportunities for Water and Wastewater Utilities through the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds
The following provides a checklist that will help you take advantage of Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. For more detailed information on Drinking Water SRF, see DWSRF in Fed FUNDS. For more information on Clean Water SRF, see CWSRF in Fed FUNDS.
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Call for Artist: EPA Artist-in-Residence Pilot Initiative
Map of South Platte River Basin