What is EPA IAQ Tools for Schools?
EPA IAQ Tools for Schools is a US Environmental Protection Agency program that gives schools guidance, checklists and a framework for managing indoor air quality. It helps districts set up a team, assess conditions, fix problems, and keep improving, without requiring specialized equipment to get started.
What it is
The program provides an action kit with checklists for classrooms, ventilation, maintenance, renovation and other areas, plus a framework for building a sustained indoor air quality program.
It addresses common issues in schools such as ventilation, moisture and mold, pests, chemical use and radon. The approach emphasizes a team, regular assessment, prioritized fixes and communication with staff and families.
It is guidance, not regulation. Some states reference it in their own school facility rules.
Who it applies to
Public and private K to 12 schools and districts in the United States, including facility managers, nurses, teachers and administrators.
Districts often pair the framework with classroom monitoring so that problems are found between walk-throughs.
How it is measured
The framework relies on assessment and follow-up, which continuous data can strengthen. Periodic walk-throughs catch visible problems such as blocked vents or damp ceilings, while sensors show how a room behaves across a full school day, when doors are closed and every seat is taken.
- Classroom CO2 as an indicator of ventilation
- Temperature and humidity
- Particulates and VOCs where relevant
- Records of issues found and resolved
How Aqueduct helps
Aqueduct supplies continuous classroom air records and a fix routed when a room drifts.
- aQ AirSafe CO2, temperature, humidity and particulate sensing per classroom
- Rooms that drift out of range flagged during occupied hours
- Fixes routed into your CMMS, with ventilation adjusted where control is enabled, with owner approval
- Records the IAQ team can review and share