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Indoor Air Quality The two major indoor contaminants are:

cigarette smoke and

radon

Other contaminants include:

asbestos - primarily from insulation

volatile organic compounds (VOC) - such as formaldehyde, benzene, and chlorinated products that originate from new synthetic construction materials, solvents, etc.

combustion bi-products, such as carbon monoxide, originating from heating devices

metals - primarily lead found in paint that is dispersed during renovation

particles - such as dust and smoke

organism- such as dust mites, molds, bacteria - sometimes harbored in poorly designed heating and ventilating systems.

Bucksport, overall, has a relatively good housing stock with below average overcrowding or substandard building.