As the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launches its annual Air Quality Awareness Week, we at GO AQS are proud to embrace this vital initiative and draw particular attention to the air we breathe inside our buildings. This year, we are especially focused on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, which is dedicated to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

Often less visible than outdoor pollution, the quality of indoor air significantly impacts our health, comfort, and productivity. Considering we spend a vast majority of our time indoors – whether at home, school, or work – understanding and improving IAQ is paramount.

We commend the US EPA for championing this awareness week and for providing invaluable resources to the public. Their dedicated webpage on Indoor Air Quality at https://www.epa.gov/air-quality/indoor-air-quality is a fantastic starting point. It offers clear information on common indoor air pollutants, their potential health effects, and practical steps you can take to improve your indoor environment. We encourage everyone to visit the site, explore the helpful resources, and even test their knowledge with the fun quiz provided!

The EPA’s efforts provide a crucial foundation for understanding IAQ. However, the reality of indoor environments is incredibly complex. The range and combination of pollutants encountered indoors – from volatile organic compounds emitted by furnishings and cleaning products, to particulate matter, biological contaminants like mold, radon, and more – can be vast and ever-changing. While the EPA offers guidance on many key pollutants, the sheer variety of potential contaminants in a typical indoor setting often extends beyond the scope of established regulatory limits for specific substances.

This is precisely where GO AQS steps in. We are dedicated to helping individuals, organizations, and governments navigate this complex landscape of indoor air quality. We aim to provide comprehensive guidelines into the spectrum of indoor air pollutants present in your specific environment.

Air Quality Awareness Week is a vital reminder that the air we breathe matters, both indoors and out. We urge you to utilize the excellent resources provided by the EPA to understand the basics of indoor air quality. And as you delve deeper into the importance of your specific indoor environment and the wide variety of pollutants that might be present, remember that GO AQS is here to help provide a more complete guidelines.

Together with the EPA’s valuable awareness efforts, GO AQS is committed to helping you breathe easier and live healthier lives by ensuring better indoor air quality, not just this week, but year-round.