Reference Guide for Indoor Air Quality in Schools | US EPA

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This EPA guide explains how schools can prevent, diagnose, and solve indoor air quality problems with practical, often low-cost actions. It describes how poor ventilation, moisture, pollutants, and occupant behavior can affect health, comfort, attendance, and performance. It also outlines communication practices that help schools keep staff, parents, and the community informed during IAQ issues. The guide recommends using internal staff for simpler cases and hiring specialized professionals for complex or persistent problems. It emphasizes source control, ventilation, local exhaust, exposure reduction, air cleaning, and education as the main solution strategies.

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