Environmental Hazards

Indoor Air Quality

People spend a large portion of their time inside homes and offices. In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that most people spend 90 to 95 percent of their time indoors. This makes indoor air quality very important to health. learn more on Indoor Air Quality ...

Low VOC Paint

Because low or no-VOC "volatile organic compound" paints have a lower odor and less impact on air quality than higher VOC-content paints, they are excellent for use in buildings where it is desirable to maintain good indoor air quality, such as hospitals, schools, homes and workplaces. Volatile Organic Compounds ...

Low VOC Wood Finishes

Woca Oils develops, produces, and markets a complete range of VOC-free wood care products. Low VOC Wood Finishes ...

Pima County Department of Environmental Quality

We work to maintain healthy air for Pima County. Healthy Air For Pima County ...

Mold Moisture and Your Home

This guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent growth. learn more Residential Mold Problems...

Mold Mitigation in Homes and Buildings

Molds occur naturally in our environment. They reproduce by means of tiny spores. When a person touches or inhales mold or mold spores, sensitive individuals may have an allergic reaction. The key to mold control is moisture control, as mold spores cannot reproduce without moisture or water. Mold Removal or Remediation ...

Radon

Health benefits can accrue and medical costs avoided from design and building features that effectively remove radon from your home. Radon is a colorless, tasteless, odorless radioactive gas that can seep into your basement or the lowest livable space in the home from surrounding soil. Radon In Your Home ...

Lead

The purpose of this pamphlet is to help reduce lead exposure when conducting home renovation and remodeling activities. Lead Removal ...

Protect your Family from Lead

Simple steps to protect your family from lead. Protect Your Family From Lead ...

Asbestos

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was added to a variety of products to provide heat insulation and fire protection. Until the 1970s, many types of building products and insulation contained asbestos. Most household and/or building products today do not contain asbestos. Usually, the best thing to do about asbestos containing materials in homes or buildings is to leave them alone. If the materials are in good condition, they will not release fibers and therefore do not pose health hazards. learn more about Asbestos...

EPA Childrens Health Protection

Children may be more vulnerable to environmental exposures than adults because their bodies are smaller, they eat more, drink more, and breathe more in proportion to their body size, and their behavior can expose them more to chemicals and organisms. Childrens Health Protection ...

 

 

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