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MWIAQA Air Quality Resources

Do your home work. There is no magic bullet to get you through this quest for understanding your indoor air quality. Mold, dust, pet dander, pollen and the list goes on and on. There are many web sites to visit. This page provide a base for sites to visit.

Remember, if your health is a concern, your first step is to consult your doctor or health care provider. Then give us a call.

  • Damp Buildings & Health

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  • For information on damp buildings and health effects, see the 2004 Institute of Medicine Report, Damp Indoor Spaces and Health, published by The National Academies Press in Washington, DC. You can read a description of the report and purchase a copy at:

  • The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC's)

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  • National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) has a toll-free telephone number for information and FAXs, including a list of publications:

  • Asthma and Mold

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  • Molds can trigger asthma episodes in sensitive individuals with asthma. People with asthma should avoid contact with or exposure to molds.

  • Floods/Flooding

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  • Mold growth may be a problem after flooding. EPA's Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems, discusses steps to take when cleaning and repairing a home after flooding. Excess moisture in the home is cause for concern about indoor air quality primarily because it provides breeding conditions for microorganisms. This fact sheet provides tips to avoid creating indoor air quality problems during cleanup. U.S. EPA, EPA Document Number 402-F-93-005, August 1993.

    Additional Resources:

    • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
    • (800) 480-2520
    • www.fema.gov
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    • Mitigation website
    • Contains publications on floods, flood proofing, etc
    • www.fema.gov/mit
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    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Emergency Preparedness and Response page on "Protect Yourself from Mold"
    • www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/protect.asp
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    • Key Facts About Hurricane Recovery
    • www.bt.cdc.gov/hurricanes/index.asp
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    • University of Minnesota, Department of Environmental Health & Safety:
    • www.dehs.umn.edu/iaq/flood.html
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    • "Managing Water Infiltration Into Buildings."  A Systematized Approach for Remediating Water Problems in Buildings due to Floods, Roof Leaks, Potable Water Leaks, Sewage Backup, Steam Leaks and Groundwater Infiltration.  Questions and comments may be directed to:  Neil Carlson, M.S., CIH, Department of Environmental Health & Safety, University of Minnesota, or Arif Quraishi, M.E., Vice President, Special Projects, Indoor Environments Division, Institute for Environmental Assessment, Inc.

  • Indoor Air Regulations and Mold

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  • Remember-Standards or Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for airborne concentrations of mold, or mold spores, have not been set. Currently, there are no EPA regulations or standards for airborne mold contaminants.

  • Iowa State Home Inspection/Home Inspectors

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  • In the state of Iowa it is not necessary for a home inspector to have a license. It is important that if you are buying or selling a home that you contact a home inspector that is experienced.

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