Avoiding Arsenic Exposure from Treated Lumber Around the Home (HENV-100-W)
Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) contains arsenic and was commonly used in pressure treated lumber until it was voluntarily withdrawn from the residential market in 2004. This publication looks at the risks posed by CCA-treated lumber and how to minimize them.

Protecting Your Family from Lead in the Home
(HENV-101-W)
Overexposure to lead can lead to serious health consequences, especially in children. This publication identifies sources of lead that are common in the home, describes the risks associated with lead exposure, and recommends ways to remove or reduce lead exposure.

Radon: How to Assess the Risks and Protect Your Home (HENV-102-W)
Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas that can accumulate in the home and cause certain types of cancer. This publication examines the effects of radon exposure, describes common sources of radon in the home, and discusses radon testing and mitigation.

Household Composting: Methods and Uses for Compost
(HENV-103-W)
Composting is a tool that allows us to control and speed up the natural process of decomposition that returns valuable nutrients to the soil. This publication explains how composting works, describes a few basic composting methods that can be used by anyone, and provides specific examples for using compost.

Household Composting with Worms (HENV-104-W)
Composting is a tool that allows us to control and speed up the natural process of decomposition that returns valuable nutrients to the soil. This publication explains how composting works, describes a few basic composting methods that can be used by anyone, and provides specific examples for using compost.