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Why manage school indoor air quality?

When IAQ problems exist, students, teachers, or staff may display certain health symptoms, or building occupants may complain about comfort issues related to temperature, humidity, or ventilation. School building occupants exposed to poor IAQ may experience a range of symptoms, and some students, teachers, and staff may be particularly susceptible to the health effects of poor IAQ.

Read why managing indoor air quality is important www.epa.gov/iaq-schools/why-indoor-air-quality-important-schools to learn more.