Indoor Air Quality Program

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The Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Program provides information on indoor air pollution to private residents, public schools, small businesses, and government entities (including county and city health departments). The IAQ Program covers many indoor contaminants including formaldehyde, organic vapors, common pesticides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, mercury, radon, molds and dusts.

Informational assistance includes (1) answering questions regarding health hazards of indoor air contaminants, their sources, and possible remedial actions; (2) distributing technical summary data sheets (Fact Sheets) on specific contaminants, on methods to correct the problem, and on methods to improve indoor ventilation; (3) conducting public seminars and meetings on IAQ; and (4) providing information on other resources for additional assistance.

The IAQ Program can also conduct on-site indoor air quality investigations of public schools and governmental facilities (state, county, and city) to help solve specific IAQ problems.  On-site investigations include interviewing persons knowledgeable about the problem, a survey of the premises to identify possible pollution sources, and if warranted, collection of samples for laboratory analyses for possible contaminants.  Recommendations are offered for remediating any problems detected.

 

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Texas Department of State Health Services - Division for Regulatory Services - Indoor Air Quality Program
1100 W. 49th Street, MC #1987- Austin, Texas 78756 - 1-800-572-5548 ext. 2444 or 2428

Last Updated May 4, 2007