Resource Links

Additional IAQ Resources

Air Cleaners 

Appliance Information

  • Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) [www.aham.org/]
    20 North Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60606
    (312) 984-5800, ext. 308

Asbestos

  • TSCA ASSISTANCE INFORMATION SERVICE
    (202) 554-1404
    Operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.
    Provides information on regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act and on EPA's asbestos program.

  • American Lung Association. "Indoor Air Pollution Fact Sheet - Asbestos." 1991. Publication No. 1188C.

Biologicals: Animal Dander, Molds, Dust Mites

  • American Lung Association. "Indoor Air Pollution Fact Sheet - Biological Agents." 1991. Publication No. 1186C.

  • National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. "Something in the Air: Airborne Allergens." March 1993. NIH Publication No. 93-493.

  • US Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Lung Association. "Biological Pollutants In Your Home." 1990. ALA Publication No. 3715C. [www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/bio_1.html]

  • US Consumer Product Safety Commission. "News from CPSC - Portable Humidifiers Need Regular Cleaning During Winter Months." January 1992. Release No. 92-48.

  • US Environmental Protection Agency. "Indoor Air Fact Sheet: Use and Care of Home Humidifiers." February 1991. [www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/humidif.html]

Carbon Monoxide

Carpet

  • The Carpet and Rug Institute can provide information via its toll-free number, 1-800-882-8846 or via the website: www.carpet-rug.com.

  • American Lung Association. "Indoor Air Pollution Fact Sheet - Carpet." 1992. Publication No. 1189.

  • US. Consumer Product Safety Commission. "Tips for Purchasing and Installing New Carpet" Fact Sheet. October 1992.

  • US Environmental Protection Agency. "Carpet and Indoor Air Quality" Fact Sheet. October 1992.

Combustion Products

  • US Consumer Product Safety Commission, US Environmental Protection Agency, American Lung Association. "What You Should Know About Combustion Appliances and Indoor Air Pollution." 1991. ALA Publication No. 3717C. [www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/combust.html]

  • American Lung Association. "Indoor Air Pollution Fact Sheet - Combustion Products." 1992. Publication No. 1182C.

Energy Conservation

  • US Department of Energy [www.energy.gov/]

    • Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy
      1000 Independence Ave., SW
      Washington, DC 20585

    • Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (CAREIRS) PO Box 3048,
      Merrifield, VA 22116
      (800) 523-2929
      Operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST. Provides consumer information on conservation and renewable energy in residences.

  • RCRA/SUPERFUND HOTLINE
    National toll-free number: (800) 424-9346
    In Washington, DC area: (703) 412-9810
    Operates Monday to Friday from 8:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. EST. Provides information on regulations under both the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (including solid and hazardous waste issues) and the Superfund law.

Environmental Tobacoo Smoke

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [www.cdc.gov]
    Office on Smoking and Health
    4770 Buford Highway, NE (K-50)
    Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
    (404) 488-5701

  • US Environmental Protection Agency. "Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking" Fact Sheet. January 1993. [www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/etsfs.html]

  • US Environmental Protection Agency. "What You Can Do About Secondhand Smoke." July 1993. EPA-404-F-93-004. [www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/etsbro.html]

  • American Lung Association. "Indoor Air Pollution Fact Sheet - Secondhand Smoke." 1989. Publication No. 1185C.

  • American Lung Association. "Reducing the Health Risks of Secondhand Smoke." 1992. Publication No. 1085.

Formaldehyde

General IAQ and Indoor Air Pollution Information 

  • US Environmental Protection Agency 
    Indoor Air Quality - Information Clearinghouse (IAQ INFO) [    www.epa.gov/iaq/iaqxline.html]
    P.O. Box 37133
    Washington, DC 20013-7133
    (800) 438-4318; (703) 356-4020 (fax) 703-356-5386
    E-mail:     iaqinfo@aol.com
    Operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST. Distributes EPA publications, answers questions on the phone, and makes referrals to other nonprofit and governmental organizations.

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) [www.osha.gov/]
    Office of Information and Consumer Affairs
    Room N-3647
    200 Constitution Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC 20210
    (202) 219-8151

  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) [www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html]
    (800) 35-NIOSH

  • US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) [www.cpsc.gov/]
    Washington, DC 20207-0001
    Product Safety Hotline: (800) 638-CPSC
    Teletypewriter for the hearing impaired (outside Maryland):     (800) 638-8270
    Maryland only: (800) 492-8104
    Recorded information is available 24 hours a day when calling from a touch-tone phone. Operators are on duty Monday to Friday from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm EST to take complaints about unsafe consumer products.

  • American Lung Association (ALA) [www.lungusa.org/]
    National ALA Headquarters
    1740 Broadway
    New York, NY 10019
    (800) LUNG-USA

  • American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) [www.aapcc.org/]
    3800 Reservoir Road, NW
    Washington, DC 20007

  • US Department of Housing and Urban Development [www.hud.gov/]
    Office of Energy and the Environment
    Washington, DC 20410
    HUD USER National toll-free number: (800) 245-2691
    In Washington, DC area: (301) 251-5154

  • The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine  [www.acoem.org]

  • US Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.  “The Inside Story: A Guide To Indoor Air Quality." 1993. EPA-402-R-93-013. [www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html]

  • US Environmental Protection Agency. "Targeting Indoor Air Pollution -- EPA's Approach and Progress." September 1992. EPA-400-R-92-012. [www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/targetng.html]

  • American Lung Association. "Air Pollution In Your Home?." 1990. Publication No. 1001C.

  • American Lung Association. "Home Indoor Air Quality Checklist." 1992. Publication No. 0679C.

  • American Lung Association. "Indoor Air Pollution Fact Sheet - Household Products." 1990. Publication No. 1187C.

Green (Healthy) Products

  • The GREENGUARD™ Environmental Institute offers information and a listing of products tested and found to be low-emitting and acceptable for indoor environments. [www.greenguard.org]

  • The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) provides information via its toll-free number, 1-800-882-8846, on the "green label" program for consumers, or via the Web site: www.carpet-rug.com

Lead

  • NATIONAL LEAD INFORMATION CENTER
    (800) LEAD-FYI [(800) 532-3394]
    Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Callers may order an information package. To speak to an information specialist, call (800) 424-5323. Operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [www.cdc.gov]
    Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch
    4770 Buford Highway, NE (F-42)
    Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
    (800) 488-7330

Pesticides

  • NATIONAL PESTICIDES TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
    National toll-free number: (800) 858-PEST [In Oregon - (800) 858-7378]
    Operates Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm PST. Provides information about pesticides to the general public and the medical, veterinary, and professional communities. Medical and government personnel may call 800-858-7377.

Product Recalls

  • The US Consumer Product Safety Commission maintains a hot line at 1-800-638-2772 and website: www.cpsc.gov for consumers to report problems with products or to ask about recalls.

Radon

  • NATIONAL RADON HOTLINES [www.epa.gov/iaq/iaqxline.html]
    (800) SOS-RADON [(800) 767-7236]
    Information recording operates 24 hours a day.

  • US Environmental Protection Agency. "A Citizens Guide to Radon (second edition)."
    EPA-402-K-02-001. 1992. [    www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/citguide.html]

  • American Lung Association. "Indoor Air Pollution Fact Sheet - Radon." 1992. Publication No. 1183C.

  • American Lung Association. "Facts About Radon: The Health Risk Indoors." Publication No. 0174C.

Sick Building Syndrome – Building-Related Symptoms

  • US Environmental Protection Agency. "Indoor Air Fact Sheet: Sick Building Syndrome." April 1991. [www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/sbs.html]

  • US Environmental Protection Agency. "Indoor Air Fact Sheet: Ventilation and Air Quality In Offices." July 1990. [www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ventilat.html]

  • American Lung Association. "Indoor Air Pollution In The Office." 1992. Publication No. 1002C.

  • American Lung Association. "Office Indoor Air Quality Checklist." 1992. Publication No. 1003C.

Tuberculosis

  • American Lung Association. "Facts About Tuberculosis." 1991. Publication No. 1091.

  • American Lung Association. "Facts About The TB Skin Test." 1992. Publication No. 0178. (Spanish version, Publication No. 0177).

Ventilation

  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) [www.ashrae.org/]
    1791 Tullie Circle NE
    Atlanta, GA 30329

  • US Environmental Protection Agency. "Indoor Air Fact Sheet: Ventilation and Air Quality In Offices." July 1990. [www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ventilat.html]

Water Quality

  • SAFE DRINKING WATER HOTLINE
    (800) 426-4791
    Operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST. Provides information on regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act, lead and radon in drinking water, filter information, and a list of state drinking water offices