Healthy Housing Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What makes a healthy home environment?
Healthy homes are:
- Dry
- Clean
- Pest-free
- Ventilated
- Safe
- Contaminant-free
- Maintained
- Thermally controlled
- Accessible
Q. What are the most common problems across the nation in 2015?
According to the National Center for Healthy Housing, the most common problems were signs of roaches (12%), signs of rodents (10%), water leaks from the outside (10%) and inside (9%). Other frequent problems include damaged interior walls (6%), foundation problems (5%), and roofing problems (4%).
Q. What are some common housing hazards and conditions?
- Carbon monoxide
- Cleaning and clutter
- Drinking water
- Emergencies and Disasters
- Fire safety
- Food safety
- Hazardous chemicals
- Indoor air quality
- Injury prevention
- Mold moisture
- Pest control (mice, rats, cockroaches, bedbugs, mosquitoes)
- Poisoning
- Radon
- Tobacco control and secondhand smoke
- Volatile organic compounds