While the air quality in Springfield, Mo. and SW Missouri meets federal air quality standards, we still must heed pollution. With businesses, inhabitants, and industries growing, there is a potential to create air pollution problems in the future.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets permissible levels for air pollutants – six to be exact. They are as follows:
Ozone,
Lead,
Particulate matter,
Sulfur dioxide,
Carbon monoxide,
Nitrogen dioxide.
There is an interactive map whereby you can see whether or not the pollutants in our air is within standards or not. The issue is, many of us spend the majority of our time indoors where the number of pollutants can be anywhere from two to five times higher than the pollutants found in the outdoor air quality.
Common Indoor Air Pollutants
The common indoor air pollutants many people from Springfield, Jefferson City, Bentonville, Joplin and Branson experience include excessive moisture, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), combustion products, pesticides, radon, dust, and even airborne viruses and bacteria. Here is a look into the lesser-known indoor air pollutants and how they come about:
Excess Moisture
Excess moisture can cause loads of problems in the home. Things like dust mites, mold and mildew can form, and excess moisture can facilitate “off gassing” of toxins from the furniture or cleaning products.
VOCs
VOCs including a range of evaporated substances such as formaldehyde which are emitted by furnishings and building materials, gasoline, pesticides, and cooking processes.
Combustion Products
Gas-fired appliances, when not vented properly to the outside, can enter the house. Since it is colorless, odorless & fatal, investing in a CO detector may be in your highest interest.
Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas which typically enters the house from the ground. It is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S..
The Solution to Poor Air Quality
Investing in an air purifier is one great way to control air quality in your home. One of the best air purification systems we have found is the Airmaster Ultra™.
Where many air purifiers require regular maintenance, such as changing the filters, the Airmaster Ultra uses ionizers which produce negative ions which bind to dust and allergens helping them to fall out of the air. Aside from being highly efficient, it also greatly improves indoor air quality. You can read more about its features and benefits here.
Call us today to schedule a complimentary consultation on this amazing product! (417) 881-4000.
About Aquasani in Springfield, Mo.
Aquasani is an authorized dealer for Rainsoft, WaterLogic, & JavaSmart. Based in Springfield, Mo., Aquasani services areas in the Ozarks including Jefferson City, Springfield, Mo., Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Joplin, Branson and even Harrison, Arkansas, and Bentonville. In essence, we service Mid-Missouri, Southwest Missouri, and Northwest Arkansas, and have been servicing these areas since 2004. We provide home water softener systems, drinking water filtration systems, whole-house air cleaner systems, problem-solving water filtration systems for homes and offices, and we also offer a coffee service to businesses in these above-mentioned areas as well.
Aside from our purification systems, we also sell all-natural cleaning products and household items which are environmentally friendly and low-cost.
The coffee service business is simple: an office purchases coffee from us, and we provide the coffee maker/dispenser (including Keurig coffee makers), deliver the coffee to the office as often as needed, and we even clean the coffee makers monthly.
We specialize in water filtration and purification for both commercial businesses and residential homes. If that isn’t enough, we provide free trials for our coffee and water cooler services. If you would like a free estimate, schedule an appointment with us by calling (417) 881-4000 or fill out the form below and one of our Aquasani teammates will sort you out!
