Why Pueblo Homes Have Air Quality Issues
The EPA estimates that indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air — and in Pueblo, the outdoor air itself presents challenges. Pueblo County sits in a semi-arid climate that keeps relative humidity below 30% for much of the year. Wind carries fine dust from open land south and west of the city. And increasingly frequent Colorado wildfire seasons push smoke and particulate matter into the Arkansas Valley, sometimes for weeks at a time.
Inside your home, the problems compound. Standard one-inch furnace filters — the kind most Pueblo homes use — capture only the largest particles. Dust mites, pet dander, mold spores, bacteria, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cleaning products, paint, and furniture all pass right through. Your HVAC system circulates these contaminants through every room, every time it runs.
