Indoor Air Quality
 

American Lung Association report on Air Cleaning Devices - reviews available information on air cleaning as a means of environmental control in residential environments. We will provide a review of air cleaning devices used in residences, including portable self-contained units with an inherent blower as well as filtration units for use in central heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. We will also review current information on the effectiveness of air cleaners in removing pollutants and the health impact of pollutant removal.

California Indoor Air Quality Program - From the California Department of Health Services. The mission of the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Program is to conduct and promote the coordination of research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, and control of indoor pollution in California.  Lots of info. Great factsheets: mold, classrooms and air quality, asbestos, hazards of ozone-generating air cleaning devices, and selecting an indoor air quality consultant.

EPA's Indoor Air Quality - Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage their health, but may not know that indoor air pollution can also have significant effects. Over the past several decades, our exposure to indoor air pollution is believed to have increased due to a variety of factors, including the construction of more tightly sealed buildings, reduced ventilation rates to save energy, the use of synthetic building materials and furnishings, and the use of chemically formulated personal care products, pesticides and household cleaners.  This site has information for homeowner, schools, commercial buildings and environmental professional on indoor air quality. 

Healthy Indoor Air for America's Homes - Basic information for consumers on indoor air quality in their homes. Sponsored by US EPA and Montana State University.

The Indoor Air Quality Association -The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) is a nonprofit, multi-disciplined organization, dedicated to promoting the exchange of indoor environmental information, through education and research, for the safety and well being of the general public. 

Indoor Environment Notebook - An expert answers questions related to indoor air pollution, sick building syndrome, and irritants, including a 'question of the week' section.

The Inside Story - A Guide to Indoor Air Quality - EPA's booklet on Indoor Air Quality, accessible on-line or available for download.

International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate - ISIAQ is an international, independent, multidisciplinary, scientific, non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the creation of healthy, comfortable and productive indoor environments.

Mold Tips - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has prepared this consumer information site to help you understand what mold is, how it can grow in your home, the routine maintenance procedures you can follow to prevent mold problems, and methods of removing mold already in your home.

Residential Air-Cleaning Devices - The EPA's booklet on indoor air cleaning devices for the home.

Sick Building Syndrome and You - Symptoms, hazards, and remedies for sick building syndrome.  Includes links to other informative sites and a personal account of the disease.