Indoor Air Quality

Lead

Good indoor air quality contributes to a favorable learning environment for students, productivity for students and staff, and a sense of comfort, health and well being for all school occupants. 

Studies show that one-half of our nation's schools have problems linked to indoor air quality.  Students and staff are at a greater risk because of the hours spent in school facilities.

There are many sources of indoor air pollution in homes and schools, such as:

A child does not have to eat paint chips to become lead poisoned.  It is more common for a child to swallow lead dust or soil that contains lead from paint. Children ages six (6) and younger are at  higher risk of lead poisoning.  Their bodies are developing at a faster rate and they tend to put things other than food in their mouths.

The most common sources of lead hazards are deteriorated lead-based paint, lead dust and contaminated soil.  Less common sources are fishing weights, ammunition, old plumbing fixtures, imported vinyl mini-blinds, cosmetics, lead-glazed ceramic ware, pottery and leaded crystal.

Asbestos

Lead

Biological

Pesticides

Carbon Monoxide

 Radon

If your home was built before 1978, your children ages six (6) and younger could be at risk for lead exposure. Contact your physician and have your child's blood lead level tested.