What are the Pollutants contributing to poor IAQ?
Sulphur, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide produced by combustion and emission, high pollen counts, pesticides, chemical compounds, all contribute to outdoor pollution. Indoor air will contain all of the pollutants of the outdoor air as well as those generated indoors by the occupants and their activities. The indoor air contaminants which can be hazardous to health include Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS), formaldehyde, radon, asbestos, VOCs emanating from solvents, paints, varnishes, carpets causing long term and short term illnesses. Biologicals like bacteria, viruses, fungus due to presence of high humidity, directly affect the health of the occupants. Odours and dust can cause significant discomfort, feelings of unpleasantness.
