Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality

Review:

• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) -USA EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

  • Health Effects of Inhalable Particles

  • Indoor PM Sources

  • Levels of PM Indoors

  • Steps to Reduce Exposure to Indoor PM

  • Research Activities on Indoor PM

  • Additional Resources

What is the current outdoor air quality:

• • PurpleAir

    • Sells PM2.5 sensors, indoor ($169) and outdoor ($259)

  • AirNow.gov

Things to do to improve indoor air quality

• Wildfire smoke and poor air quality are coming. Here’s how scientists protect their homes. (Colorado Public Radio, May 24, 2022)

  • Monitor indoor and outdoor air quality

  • Buy or make a high-quality indoor air filter

  • Seal openings and run your air conditioner (if you have one)

  • Wear a high-quality mask

  • Support community solutions