Air Quality and Pollution

The EPA ensures that Americans are protected from these hazards, and seeks to improve overall air quality and pollution, through rules and regulations on the allowable levels of these pollutants in the air, as set forth by the Clean Air Act.

Pollutants

Currently, the EPA has identified 188 substances as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), which are known to be harmful to health, or that cause adverse health reactions.

The EPA and state governments strictly monitor and analyze the amount of HAPs in the air in all parts of the United States. This data is collected in the Air Quality System (AQS) database for current air quality monitoring, air quality and pollution trends, and analysis.

Air quality and pollution are monitored by geographic area, and if an area exceeds the allowable pollution limits, states are required to develop implementation plans on how these areas will be cleaned up, and pollutants reduced.

Air quality and pollution are not just related to outside air either. Inside pollutants such as gases from furniture, carpets, and appliances, mold and fungus, and poor ventilation from tightly sealed homes all contribute to overall health, since most Americans spend a majority of time indoors.

A variety of health issues have been identified as being caused by indoor air pollutants.

Pollution Sources

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Changes in air quality and pollution come from a variety of sources, including emissions from cars, manufacturing production facilities, power plants; motorized equipment such as planes, tractors, mowers, boats; pesticides, and also from human and animal (farm) wastes.

Emission Reporting

Any company or facility that emits any wastes or emissions from their facilities is required to maintain strict HAP emission compliance, as well as ongoing monitoring of their facility’s emissions.

Because industries differ, the regulations, requirements, and reporting for air quality and pollution can become quite complex, especially for those companies who emit multiple HAPs, or who may have more potentially toxic emissions.

Companies are also concerned for the health of their employees, and indoor air quality and pollution monitoring has also become more frequent due to increased pollutants inside the workplace and increased regulations.

Emission Control Specialists

Over the last decade, air quality and pollution control and improving air and water quality have increased significantly in importance in the United States.

Laws and regulations have also increased, along with the equipment that is now available to control emissions of all types, and systems that improve air quality.

Working with specialists who focus their expertise and knowledge in this area can greatly increase your ability to meet government regulations or improve your home air quality, without spending unnecessary dollars.

Steve Taub at Emission Control Specialists can help you, or your company, meet your goals for reducing pollutants and for improving air quality.