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If you are looking to gain “know how” for better understanding of home environment issues related to drinking water, wastewater (sewage), or indoor air quality, check out these resources.

  • Environment of the Home, UNL Extension in Douglas/Sarpy Counties
  • Home Environment, UNL Extension in Lancaster County
  • Healthy Homes - Lead, UNL Extension in Douglas/Sarpy Counties
    Lead poisoning is one of the most serious health threats for young children up to six years old. This site provides information on testing, how to reduce the risk, the "Living Safely With Lead" program, and more.

Asthma triggers can be a problem in homes where children or adults are affected by this disease. Use the “Indoor Air Quality: Know the Asthma Triggers in the Home” publication to learn to identify and manage potential indoor asthma triggers.

“Identifying Moisture and Mold Sources in Houses” gives you a checklist to help evaluate an existing home for moisture problems and sources. “Healthy Homes: Should I Test For Mold” discusses common questions consumers may have about testing for mold in homes.

Need more information about radon? Check out “Radon in Nebraska Homes: Healthy Indoor Air for Healthy Nebraskans.”

Do you have questions about who to contact for information on a variety of environmental topics, such as asbestos, radon and mildew, for your apartment or home? Check out “Contacts for Environmental Issues Affecting Residences: Web Site and Toll Free and Other Numbers.”

 
Related Resources

Extension Disaster Education Network - Floods

Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA and DOE)

Healthy Homes (USDA CSREES)

Healthy Indoor Air for America’s Homes (partnership program of Montana State University Extension Service, USDA, Alabama Cooperative Extension System @ Auburn University, U.S. DHUD, and U.S. EPA)