WORKBOOK Module 3 Toxic Indoor Environments

Air pollution comes from many different sources such as

• factories
• power plants
• dry cleaners
• cars
• buses
• trucks
• windblown dust
• wildfires

But air pollution is not limited to the outdoors.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protects human health and the environment through the regulatory process and community programs. Under the Clean Air Act, EPA sets limits on how much of a pollutant is allowed in the air anywhere in the United States.

According to the EPA, the air we breathe inside our homes can be 5 to 100 times more polluted than the air outside. Types of indoor air pollution have been identified as:

• carbon monoxide
• cigarette smoke
• radon
• mold
• homecare products
• pesticides
• adhesives,
• personal care products

Without proper ventilation to outside air, you and your family may be at risk for health problems (see Module 2: Health Effects).

Activity 1: Unscramble the Words Using Words Above ( print /download words)

Anelc ira tca __________________________________

Olulptde _____________________________________

Bcarno ximnoode _____________________________

Oordni ria ___________________________________

Stidesicpe ___________________________________

Omdl _______________________________________

Enatinvontil _________________________________

Good Work!
Now try the Air Quality Quiz to test your indoor environment know-how!

Print/download Air Quality Quiz