Board recommends an “action level” of 0.1228 mg/m
3
(0.1 ppm) and a
“target level” of 0.0614 mg/m
3
(0.05 ppm) or lower for homes.
PM2.5 Level Interpretation
According to the EPA, here are levels of PM2.5 or dust particulate
matter
measuring
2.5
micrometers
or
less
considered
healthy/unhealthy:
•
GOOD: 0.0-12.0 µg/m3
•
MODERATE: 12.1-35.4
•
UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS: 35.5-55.4
•
UNHEALTHY: 55.5-150.4
•
VERY UNHEALTHY: 150.5-250.4
•
HAZARDOUS: 250.5-500.4
Total Volatile Organic Compound Level Interpretation
Measuring total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), sometimes
chemical pollutants, are helpful but also more difficult to interpret
Summary of Contents for EGVOC-100
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