Indoor Air Quality
Mold Complaints
The Monroe County Health Department does not have mold specific regulations for buildings. In some health related cases, individuals can be referred to the Indiana Department of Health for mold testing. For more information, contact us using the email or phone number below.
For mold complaints in rental properties or hotels within the city of Bloomington, contact the city of Bloomington Housing and Neighborhood Development.
For more rental housing information, visit our Rental Housing page.
Mold can be found almost anywhere; it can grow on virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, and insulation. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed. It's impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment, however, mold growth can be controlled indoors by controlling moisture indoors.
Mold Resources
Asbestos Sampling
The Monroe County Health Department offers free asbestos sampling. To submit a sample, contact us using the email or phone number below.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) enforces asbestos air quality rules and maintains the requirements for Indiana licensed asbestos professionals.
Asbestos Resources
Additional Resources
- Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Indoor Air Quality
- Indiana University Environmental Health and Safety
Avoid Other Indoor Air Quality Problems
Please contact one of our General Environmental Health Specialists for more information: ehsgeneral@co.monroe.in.us or by
phone: 812-349-2543, option 5. Office hours for staff are normally 8am to 9:30am Monday through Friday for walk-ins. We urge you to make an appointment prior to walking in as staff may be out of the office doing field work.
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