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5 Gases That Could Be Contaminating Your Indoor Air
H2 Environmental can test your indoor air and create a plan for removing harmful gases. In the name of energy efficiency, many modern homes have been equipped with really tight building seals to help keep heated and cooled air inside. Unfortunately, there is a downside to this if the building envelope is too tightly sealed, […]
Top Causes of Mold in the Home
Keep mold away after a remediation by addressing the top causes of mold in the home. Mold isn’t just unsightly; it’s also unhealthy. While certain individuals such as very young children, the elderly, and asthmatics are more susceptible to mold-related health problems, anyone can experience a minor allergic reaction to mold. If you have mold […]
EPA Asbestos Research Project Raises Safety Concerns
When even the EPA can make errors in asbestos handling, it’s clear you should never use an amateur contractor for asbestos removal projects. Standards for what is considered “safe” use and handling of asbestos have changed dramatically over the years. Up until the 1970s, asbestos was widely used in all sorts of industries, from shipbuilding […]
What Homeowners Need to Know About Lead Paint Remediation
Learn about the precautions that should be taken when removing lead paint. Many homes built before the 1970’s have lead paint lurking somewhere inside. Chances are it has been painted over numerous times by now, but the potential for contamination still exists, especially in areas where painted surfaces rub on each other, like window frames […]
Huntington Beach School Officials Worried About Asbestos Exposure
Delays in a construction project may have resulted in students being on campus while asbestos was being mishandled. At the end of last month, a member of the Ocean View School District’s board filed an official compliant with Cal/OSHA regarding possible asbestos exposure for students in several Huntington Beach schools. Specifically, the board member was […]
Underground Storage Tank Removal Project Completed in Fresno
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 […]
Three Hidden Household Risks for Indoor Air Contamination
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 […]
Seven Household Plants That Can Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
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) […]
Recognizing Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Hazards in the Home
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) represent a large class of carbon-based chemicals that evaporate easily at room temperature. Since many modern household products and construction materials contain such compounds, indoor spaces can become toxic living environments, with health effects ranging from mild to severe. While high levels of VOCs can sometimes be detected by a noticeable […]
Is Indoor Air Quality Adversely Affecting Your Health?
Indoor air quality has a significant impact on your health, yet you may not even be aware of the contaminants that are present or the negative effects that you and your family may already be experiencing. It is of vital importance to understand the role of air quality and the manner in which it can […]
H2 Environmental can test your indoor air and create a plan for removing harmful gases. In the name of energy efficiency, many modern homes have been equipped with really tight building seals to help keep heated and cooled air inside. Unfortunately, there is a downside to this if the building envelope is too tightly sealed, […]
Keep mold away after a remediation by addressing the top causes of mold in the home. Mold isn’t just unsightly; it’s also unhealthy. While certain individuals such as very young children, the elderly, and asthmatics are more susceptible to mold-related health problems, anyone can experience a minor allergic reaction to mold. If you have mold […]
When even the EPA can make errors in asbestos handling, it’s clear you should never use an amateur contractor for asbestos removal projects. Standards for what is considered “safe” use and handling of asbestos have changed dramatically over the years. Up until the 1970s, asbestos was widely used in all sorts of industries, from shipbuilding […]
Learn about the precautions that should be taken when removing lead paint. Many homes built before the 1970’s have lead paint lurking somewhere inside. Chances are it has been painted over numerous times by now, but the potential for contamination still exists, especially in areas where painted surfaces rub on each other, like window frames […]
Delays in a construction project may have resulted in students being on campus while asbestos was being mishandled. At the end of last month, a member of the Ocean View School District’s board filed an official compliant with Cal/OSHA regarding possible asbestos exposure for students in several Huntington Beach schools. Specifically, the board member was […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) represent a large class of carbon-based chemicals that evaporate easily at room temperature. Since many modern household products and construction materials contain such compounds, indoor spaces can become toxic living environments, with health effects ranging from mild to severe. While high levels of VOCs can sometimes be detected by a noticeable […]
Indoor air quality has a significant impact on your health, yet you may not even be aware of the contaminants that are present or the negative effects that you and your family may already be experiencing. It is of vital importance to understand the role of air quality and the manner in which it can […]
