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According to the EPA, indoor air quality can be as much as five times more polluted than outdoor air. AmeriSafe in Central North Carolina focuses on improving the air within your home or business. Call our team today.

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Importance of Indoor Air Quality

You spend a lot of time inside your home and inside your work building. The air you breathe in these places is crucial for your health. Dust, mold, pollutants, and other contaminants reside in your home and cause several types of health problems. Some of these problems can range from,

  • Cancer
  • Asthma attacks
  • Sinus Infection
  • Shortness of breaths
  • Sore throats
  • Coughing fits
  • And more

Sources of Indoor Air Pollution

  • Moisture
  • Bacteria
  • Pet dander
  • Viruses
  • Dust
  • PFA's
  • Tobacco
  • Mold Spores
  • Chemicals
  • Outdoor Pollutants (toxic metals in rock, run-off, radon, etc)
  • And more

Coal Ash Facts

Coal ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, is laden with various toxic substances. Key among these are arsenic, boron, chromium, lithium, and manganese. Exposure to these pollutants is linked to a range of health complications, including damage to the throat lining, impairment of the nervous system, reproductive health issues, and an increased risk of developing cancer.


  1. Composition: Coal ash typically contains a mixture of fine particles formed from the burning of coal. This includes substances like arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, and selenium, as well as aluminum, antimony, barium, beryllium, and boron. (Reference: American Coal Ash Association)
  2. Environmental Impact: When improperly managed, coal ash can contaminate water with heavy metals and other pollutants, posing risks to aquatic life and potentially impacting human health through contaminated drinking water. (Reference: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
  3. Volume: Coal ash is one of the largest types of industrial waste generated in the United States. Power plants produce millions of tons of coal ash each year. (Reference: U.S. Energy Information Administration)


Symptoms of Poor Air Quality

The symptoms of poor air quality are not always noticeable, but some of them you can catch. Getting out of breath easy, being dizzy, tired, or coughing and sneezing all day can be a sign of poor air quality. Long-term exposure to poor air quality can lead to coronary artery disease, lung cancer, dementia, heart failure, strokes, and has even been shown to lower the IQ of children.

Why wait any longer? Call our team today at 704-431-6231.

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