Brandon, FL.

Hillsborough County, Fl. once again recieved an “F” grade for air quality from the American Lung Association for 2017. Their “State of the Air” report analyzed data from official air quality monitors & detected unhealthy levels of smog and pollution in the area. Inhaling these pollutants, such as dirt, soot or dust, can aggravate or lead to severe asthma, particularly in small children and babies. Depending on your lifestyle, there are many products on the market today that can positively impact your health and well being.

Riverview, FL.

Mosaic’s fertilizer plant in Riverview, FL. produces a lot of waste. That is not unusual for the phosphate industry. If you drive by US 41 and Riverview Drive, you will notice massive piles of waste material called phosphogypsum. They are are left over from the fertilizer manufacturing process and are mildly radioactive, but does not exceed the EPA’s safe level exposure limits. These piles reach heights of 200 feet. For people that are sensitive to phosphogypsum dust, there are residential electronic air filtration systems that help reduce dust, pollen, smoke, organic and inorganic particulates.

Bloomingdale, FL.

The Enviromental Protection Agency states, “As a result of today’s energy efficiency, tight or closed building construction, the air in our homes and workplace is always 2- 5 times more polluted than the worst exterior air.” It is important to understand your home and take control of your indoor environment. Your lungs should not be the filter that cleans the air in your home. The lungs are capable of filtering particles as large as 4 microns. 98% of indoor pollutants are smaller than 1 micron.

Fish Hawk, FL.

Fish Hawk is located in the south eastern area of Hillsborough County. This area is still experiencing a high level of construction and growth. As the population increases, so does the need for new homes and commercial buildings. The University of California - Berkeley states, “Old methods used to clean inside are simply don’t work.” At Complete Pro Air, we pride ourselves in educating home owners on the options available to control these pollutants.

Apollo Beach, FL.

Big Bend power plant in Apollo Beach, Fl. is a familiar view for residents of this area. This plant has been placed on the EPA Watch List for being one of Florida’s top Seven Air Polluters. This coal-burning facility is Florida’s 2nd most polluting power plant. Although residents of this area are accustomed to seeing this facilities 200 ft stacks, it does present some air quality issues.

Sun City Center, FL.

Sun City Center is one of America’s Premier 55+ communities. There are nearby waste water treatment plants and solid waste landfills that may impact the air quality of this area. Dust, waste particles, pungent odors can be easily removed from inside your home with indoor air quality products. UV systems with odor control have the ability to oxidize gases and toxins present.

Common Indoor Air Problems

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. They include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short or long term adverse health effects. Particulates include organic & inorganic solids that include smoke, pollen, dust & dust mite dander. Our lungs filter particulates as large as 4 microns, preventing them from entering our blood stream. Bioaerosols are living, biological airborne particles made up of Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi.