indoor environmental quality 

Indoor Environmental Quality has become a greater concern in recent years.  Building owners are placing a larger emphasis of the overall health and well-being of their occupants by ensuring the indoor environment in buildings is safe.  At this time, indoor environmental standards are not regulated by any state or federal agency, so it is imperative that building owners monitor and address environmental quality issues that may arise.

Ideal can perform testing for both schools and commercial building owners!  Our experienced staff can discuss your needs, assess your situation, perform bulk and/or air sampling if needed, and develop action plans to maintain the overall quality of your indoor environment.

Ideal also offers water testing for various constituents (metals, pesticides, bacteria, etc.) to help determine possible contamination.

why is indoor environmental quality an increasing problem?

  • Buildings are being constructed with tighter seals.
  • In an effort to decrease utility costs, ventilation systems are not used properly.
  • Increased use of synthetic materials that  release potentially toxic fumes.
  • Pesticides and cleaning solutions are heavily used.
  • Continued building additions, renovations, installed partitions, and other changes alter the original air change rate and circulation.

how do you know if you have an IEQ problem?

  • People with allergies or asthma have reactions inside the building, but feel better outside.
  • Similar symptoms are reported within the same classrooms or areas of the building.
  • Reports from occupants of headaches, fatigue, or inability to concentrate.

if you would like more information about these services, please call us
at 1-800-535-0964 during normal business hours or email info@idealenvironmental.com