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USEPA’s Harmful Algal Blooms Regional Workshops Summary Report, February 25, 2021

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EPA Preparing for HABs Season Webinar: Planning and Responding to Cyanotoxins in Recreational Waters, June 20, 2019

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Region 4 Harmful Algal Bloom Southeastern Regional Workshop

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Archive - Past CyanoHAB Newsletters

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What are the basic mold cleanup steps?

The key to mold control is moisture control. Scrub mold off hard surfaces with detergent and water, and dry completely. Fix plumbing leaks and other water problems as soon as possible. Dry all items completely. Absorbent or porous materials, such as ceiling tiles and carpet, may have to be thrown…

Last published: February 24, 2025

Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Appendix C

The content on this page is based on the guide by the same name. However, updates have been made to some resources and links. Here you can find information on mold prevention and remediation.

Mold Knowledge Test

This test is provided by EPA for your information only. EPA does not track to the results, but this can help you see how well you absorbed the information in the mold course.

Interactive Mold House Tour

Get a quick glimpse of some of the most important ways to protect your home from mold by this interactive tour of the Mold House. Room-by-room, you'll learn about common mold issues and how to address them.

Who can test my home or clean, fix and remediate my home for mold?

EPA does not have a certification program for mold inspectors or mold remediation firms. EPA does not maintain a list of mold inspectors or mold remediation firms, though some states might. Some states and organizations may require certification, trainings, or examinations for practitioners in the indoor air quality industry. Sometimes…

Last published: February 24, 2025

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.

Can a local education agency (LEA) designate a committee instead of one person to coordinate asbestos programs for an LEA?

No. Section 763.84(g)(1) requires each LEA to designate “a person” (i.e., an individual). The name, address, and telephone number of the person designated under 40 CFR part 763.84 to ensure that the duties of the local education agency are carried out must appear in the management plan (40 CFR part…

Last published: February 24, 2025

If the architect or project engineer responsible for the construction of the building provides a statement indicating there is no asbestos-containing material in the school, does the local education agency (LEA) have to submit an asbestos management plan?

40 CFR part 763.99(a) of the asbestos in schools rule provides that an LEA “shall not be required to perform an inspection under §763.85(a) in any sampling area . . . or homogeneous area of a school building where: . . . (7) An architect or project engineer responsible for…

Last published: February 24, 2025

What is a MERV rating?

Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values, or MERVs , report a filter's ability to capture larger particles between 0.3 and 10 microns (µm). This value is helpful in comparing the performance of different filters The rating is derived from a test method developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air…

Last published: February 24, 2025

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

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

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…

Last published: February 24, 2025

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…

Last published: February 24, 2025