SCI 275 Week 5 Indoor Air Pollution

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SCI 275 Week 5 Indoor Air Pollution

Complete the Indoor Air Pollution Chart

Resources:  Chapter 19
of Environmental Science and The EPA website "An Introduction to
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)". Retrieved
from, http://www.epa.gov/iaq/ia-intro.html

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Indoor Air Pollution

Resources:  Chapter 19 of Environmental
Science and the EPA web site, “Introduction to Air Quality”. Retrieved
from,  http://www.epa.gov/iaq/ia-intro.html


 

Complete the following chart:

 

 




Pollutant


Sources


Health effects


Is Your Risk Level
Acceptable?


Solutions


Sustainable
Replacements, when appropriate




Radon


Natural decay of uranium found in almost
all soils.
Radon leaks into homes through walls,
floors, and water.


Lung cancer


unknown


Seal cracks and build vent system.


Not 
applicable




Mold


 


 


 


 


 




Formaldehyde
 


 


 


 


 


 




Lead
 


 


 


 


 


 




Asbestos
 


 


 


 


 


 




Pesticides
 


 


 


 


 


 




Sodium Hypochlorite
 


 


 


 


 


 




Phthalates
 


 


 


 


 


 




Synthetic Fragrances
(Petrochemicals,
Di-ethyl phthalate, Benzyl butyl phthalate, etc.)