Federal Information Services

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Federal agencies with indoor air quality information may be contacted as follows:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Public Information Center
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-7751

Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse (IAQ INFO)

P.O. Box 37133
Washington, DC 20013-7133
(800) 438-4318; (301) 585-9020

Operates Monday to Friday from 9 to 5 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Distributes EPA publications, answers questions on the phone, and makes referrals to other nonprofit and governmental organizations.

National Radon Hotline

(800) SOS-RADON
Information recording operates 24 hours a day.

National Lead Information Center

(800) LEAD-FYI
Operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Callers may order an information package. To speak to an information specialist, call (800) 424-5323. Operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 5 EST.

National Pesticides Telecommunications Network

National toll-free number: (800) 858-PEST In Texas: (806) 743-3091

Operates Monday to Friday from 8 to 6 Central Standard Time. Provides information about pesticides to the general public and the medical, veterinary, and professional communities.

RCRA/Superfund Hotline

National toll-free number: (800) 424-9346
In Washington, DC area: (703) 412-9810

Operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 7:30 EST. Provides information on regulations under both the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (including solid and hazardous waste issues) and the Superfund Law.

Safe Drinking Water Hotline

(800) 426-4791
Operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 5 EST. Provides information on regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act, lead and radon in drinking water, filter information, and a list of state drinking water offices.