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EPA Brownfield funding used for removal and cleanup of underground gas storage tanks.
Underground storage tanks are convenient and necessary for many purposes, but they also pose risks. Harmful chemicals housed in the tanks could contaminate soil and groundwater if the tanks were to leak, or if the tanks were to be damaged during a removal attempt.
Many properties across the country have been designated “Brownfields” by the EPA due to the presence of old underground storage tanks that need to be cleaned up or removed before the property can be redeveloped. Because this sort of remediation project can be quite costly, the EPA offers funding to help…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists poor indoor air quality among the top five health risks faced by Americans nationwide. Some sources of indoor contaminants are obvious, such as smoking inside the home or improper ventilation during painting or other finishing work. However, there are also many hidden risks that can lead to potentially serious health issues.
1. Pre-existing Lead-Based Paints
Lead-based paints were formally banned in 1978, but about half the homes built before this time still contain older paint that can pose a serious risk for lead poisoning. Lead can be released into the home’s circulating air during sanding and…
From synthetic flooring and finishing products to simple activities like cooking and cleaning, modern research suggests that many of the manmade materials that people take for granted can create serious issues with indoor air quality. These seven unique household plants can help to filter out dangerous contaminants and invisible airborne pollutants.
1. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
This perpetually flowering air purifier does well in low light, but requires attentive watering. Peace lilies are excellent at removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like benzene and acetone that are present in paints and polishes as well as adhesives and cleaning products.
2. Aloe (Aloe vera)
Aloe plants…
