| 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
Asthma & Allergies
Biological contaminants
Household Cleaning Chemicals and Sprays
Safe household cleaners
http://www.informinc.org/
http://www.informinc.org/summaries_chem.php
- Green Seal recommended products
http://www.greenseal.org/
http://www.greenseal.org/findaproduct/index.cfm
http://www.greenseal.org/findaproduct/cleaners.cfm
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
CO is a colorless, odorless gas that interferes with the delivery of oxygen throughout the body. CO detectors are widely available.
Formaldehyde
Lead
Insulation
Mold
Air Ducts
Pesticides
Radon
Smoke (Tobacco Smoke and Second hand smoke)
Aside from adding a decade to appearance, graying and wrinkling skin, becoming a gruff baritone, morning coughing, staining, stinching, and other annoyances, smoking can have some devastating health affects on everyone in the house especially if combined with other types of air pollution. Refer to the following sites for more information.
Air Cleaners
Ozone Generators
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ozonegen.html.
Vapor Intrusion
Fireplaces, Wood stoves, Wood heaters, Wood boilers
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General IAQ Resources & Organizations
EPA Resources
EPA IAQ website http://www.epa.gov/iaq/
EPA IAQ publications http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/index.html
Mold Recourse Library http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/resourcelibrary.html
"The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality": http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/index.html#insidestory
Indoor airPLUS : Design & Building Specifications for the EPA Indoor airPLUS program for homes
http://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus/index.html
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP)
P.O. Box 42419
Cincinnati, OH 45242-0419
Website: www.epa.gov/nscep
Phone: 1-800-490-9198
Fax: (301) 604-3408
E-mail: nscep@bps-lmit.com
Note: NSCEP operates a Toll-free phone service for EPA Publication Assistance with live customer service representative assistance Monday through Friday from 9:00am-5:30pm eastern time.
EPA Indoor Air Quality Information Line: Call toll-free number 1-800-438-4318
Publications on Multiple IAQ Topics
Organizations
Books
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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
Bonner Analytical Testing CO
2703 Oak Grove Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 264-2854
http://www.batco.com/
This company has many certifications and ability to analyze a wide range of pollutants from VOC’s, ultra low mercury, and pesticides. Visit their website for more information.
Micro-Methods Incorporated
6500 Sunplex Dr.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 875-6420
http://www.micromethodslab.com/
This company specializes in asbestos, lead, water, and mold sampling. An inspector will take samples from your site (or home) and get it analyzed at this lab (or through an associate lab); then send a detailed report
EMSL Analytical, Inc.
http://www.emsl.com/
http://www.emsl.com/index.cfm?nav=Services&action=list&ServiceCategoryID=4
http://www.emsl.com/Index.cfm?nav=Contact_Us
There are no EMLS laboratories in Mississippi. The preferred way to contact them is through their contact page on their website. You can order canisters and do-it-yourself testing with sample devices that can be ordered. EMSL is sometimes often used by inspectors or other labs for about anything you need to analyze in your indoor environment.
Legal Matters
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