The EPA is the best place to provide information on Real Estate hazards. Its Web sites are excellent and comprehensive. The Web site address is www.epa.gov. Following are other organizations to contact for specific information that supplements what the EPA offers.
Box 42419
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(800) 490-
www.epa.gov/ncepihom
(800) 638-
www.cpsc.gov
PO Box 37133
Washington, DC 20013-
Ariel Rios Building
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 272-
www.epa.gov
(800) 424-
www.epa.gov/lead/nlic.html
(800) 858-
npic.orst.edu
e-
www.epa.gov/waste/inforesources/online/index.htm
(800) 426-
www.epa.gov/safewater
www.hud.gov
www.epa.gov/iaq/moreinfo.html
www.cdc.gov
Although private, provides simple explanations of many environmental issues
www.environmental-
State and local health departments normally have information about certified testers and contractors. State phone numbers can be found in the last few pages of "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home." HUD's "Lead Listing" provides monthly updates of trained and approved lead inspectors, risk assessors, and abatement contractors. Additional sources include:
(800) 424-
www.epa.gov/lead/nlic.html
Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street SW, B-
Washington, DC 20410
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/index.cfm
www.epa.gov/radon/rnxlines.html
National Radon Hotline: 800-
National Radon Helpline: 800-
National Radon Fix-
National Hispanic Indoor Air Quality Hotline: 800-
The Centers for Disease Control offer detailed information about radon health issues. The CDC can be reached by phone at (888) 422-
Use the EPA State Expert Locator Web page to locate the nearest radon expert in your region: www.epa.gov/iaq/whereyoulive.html
Mitigation Standards endorsed by the EPA and ASTM are available at www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/mitstds.html
National Radon Safety Board: www.nrsb.org
National Environmental Health Association: www.neha-