Pollution Prevention: Air Quality Indoors

Did you know that indoor air pollutants are often more dangerous to our health than outdoor sources because we spend so much time indoors, where the air we breathe is confined? Here are several things that contribute to poor indoor air quality.

Unvented gas heaters, water heaters, and kitchen stovesFurniture and flooring made with composite board, adhesives, and other volatiles

Radon from soils entering the house

Poor ventilation around electronic equipment (printers, copiers, fax machines) that emits ozone

Pesticides used indoors

Unmaintained air conditioners and climate control systems that can become contaminated with disease-causing bacteria, molds, and mildews

Volatile solvents, paint, and cleaners used without proper ventilation

Second-hand smoke

Dust, mites, and pet dander

To find out more about how you can protect the air quality inside your home or workplace, check out the U.S. EPA indoor air quality site.

 

For more information about the Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership,
please contact Karen Grubbs at 615-532-0463, or  1-800-734-3619
or by email at Pollution.prevention@tn.gov.