| Materials used in building construction and conditions resulting from property damage, or even poor maintenance and upkeep, can result in indoor air pollution that could jeopardize a person's health. Many of the sources of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) problems (i.e. formaldehyde, mold, radon, etc.) can be easily prevented and corrected by simple measures. Therefore, to help homeowners and business owners recognize and correct problems they may be experiencing, the following sources have been pulled together for easy access to useful information and answers to solve indoor air pollution. The information consists of guidance on most IAQ issues, links to home testing kits, and associations of professional consultants should these services be desired or needed. Authorization and resources do not allow the MDEQ to visit homes and businesses to test for indoor pollution, but the agency is striving to be of assistance through the information it is making available here. mold mold mold mold mold mold mold mold mold. |
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 Information on Pollutants & Their Sources
Information on Pollutants & Their Sources
Asbestos
MDEQ enforces rules for building demolitions and renovations; however, this does not include residential housing (except for apartment buildings with four or more units, projects with multiple residential buildings at a site, residential installations, or some larger projects). The MDEQ asbestos program provides compliance inspections for building renovations and demolitions to comply with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), and also for nonprofit schools to comply with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Symptoms of Asbestosis will often take 15-30 years after exposure conditions before they appear. Asbestos fibers are about 1/100th the thickness of human hair and cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope. Avoid damaging asbestos containing materials by grinding, sanding, sawing, etc. If asbestos containing materials in your home must be disturbed, consult your local yellow pages for a qualified contractor. Contractors working on nonresidential buildings must be certified by the MDEQ certification branch. A list of certified inspectors and contractors can be obtained from MDEQ. Contact Jimmy Asbil (601)961-5164.
 Asthma & Allergies
Biological contaminants
Household Cleaning Chemicals and Sprays
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Formaldehyde
Lead
Insulation
Mold
Air Ducts
Pesticides
Radon
Smoke (Tobacco Smoke and Second hand smoke)
Air Cleaners
Vapor Intrusion
Fireplaces, Wood stoves, Wood heaters, Wood boilers
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| General IAQ Resources & Organizations |
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Consultants and Laboratories
- Environmental Solutions Association (ESA)
http://www.esaassociation.com/
http://www.esaassociation.com/?q=node/15
- American Council for Accredited Certification (former IAQ Council) list of certified consultants.
http://www.acac.org
- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) certified Consultant services:
http://www.aiha.org Select: "Locate an Industrial Hygienist (IH)"
Businesses
Laboratories
Legal Matters
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For More Information Contact Bryan Williams 601.961.5799
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