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Sources of Indoor Air Pollution

Learn about what can cause indoor air pollution, the risks, and how to manage and prevent it.

Learn about what can cause indoor air pollution, the risks, and how to manage and prevent it.

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Top tasks

Carbon monoxide  Pests in buildings  Mold, Moisture, and Mildew 

What you need to know

Improper chemical storage or usage  Bird waste and related diseases  Ozone, air cleaners, and IAQ  Radon  Latex  Mercury spill  Construction and renovation generated pollutants in occupied buildings  Ventilation systems  PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) in building materials  Pressure-treated wood use in playground equipment  Trichloroethylene (TCE) in indoor air  Indoor Tobacco Smoke 

Contact Information

Address

250 Washington St., 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
Directions 

Phone

Call Indoor Air Quality Outreach and Education Unit (IAQ) at (617) 624-5757
Call Indoor Air Quality Outreach and Education Unit (IAQ) at TTY: (617) 624-5286

Fax

(617) 624-5183

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