Environmental Testing & Consulting Services

Indoor Air Quality, commonly known as IAQ, refers to the quality of air in homes and buildings. Not only is air quality related to the comfort of those occupying a space, but it is also directly related to health. Many common pollutants are often identified in the air that we breathe indoors. Understanding and controlling these pollutants can help to prevent or reduce the risks of poor indoor air quality. Some common pollutants include Radon, secondhand smoke, combustion pollutants such as fumes from heaters, stoves, and fireplaces, volatile organic compounds (VOC), off-gasing from common household items such as paints, cleaning supplies, pesticides, and air fresheners, and of course molds, mites, and pet dander. These pollutants can cause a wide array of health concerns including headache, fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, as well as some diseases such as asthma and even lung cancer.