IEQ Testing Services

As the nation celebrates National Homeownership Month in June, EMSL Analytical, Inc., a leading provider of indoor environmental quality testing services, sampling supplies, and air monitoring solutions, highlights the critical role healthy indoor environments play in every home.

Established to celebrate the value of homeownership and promote access to safe, affordable housing, this month serves as a reminder that a home is more than shelter, it is a foundation for health and well-being. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) continues to support National Homeownership Month through education, counseling, and resources for first-time buyers.

“Homeownership is about more than bricks and mortar; it’s about creating a safe, healthy space for families,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Many indoor hazards are invisible yet can have serious long-term health impacts if left unaddressed.”

EMSL Analytical identifies key indoor environmental risks homeowners should monitor:

• Biological contaminants: mold, dust mites, allergens from pests, and bacteria such as
• Chemical hazards: volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and pesticides.
• Radon, vapor intrusion, and sewer gas issues.
• Combustion pollutants: carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and fine particulate matter.
• Legacy hazards in older homes: lead-based paint and asbestos.
• Water quality: heavy metals, microbial contaminants, PFAS, and other pollutants.

Many of these risks can be reduced through proper ventilation, moisture control, routine maintenance, and regular inspections. EMSL Analytical supports homeowners, inspectors, and property managers with advanced laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, and monitoring tools to help identify and mitigate indoor environmental concerns. They have even sponsored an educational video about National Homeownership Month and healthy indoor environments that can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/Lsx85jz5kAM

To learn more about indoor environmental quality testing resources, visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com. For access to test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.

 

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products, and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.