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Do IAQ problems affect certain types of schools?

All types of schools -- whether new or old, big or small, elementary or high school -- can experience indoor air quality problems. Schools across the country have an array of indoor air problems. Biological problems, such as mold and mildew, are particularly pronounced in the Southeast where humidity levels are high. However, schools across the country (even in desert areas) have experienced mold problems. For more information, see www.epa.gov/iaq-schools.