UGA Extension wants individuals of all ages to have access to affordable, safe and decent housing.
We provide users with information about water and energy conservation, reducing waste, buying or renting a home and improving the indoor environment by reducing pollutants like mold, radon, lead and volatile organic compounds. These resources allow families and individuals to create healthy, safe and sustainable homes and improve their quality of life.
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Georgia Initiative for Community Housing A program that helps communities improve economic vitality through the housing and revitilization strategies.
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Homebuyer Education Course Learn about the process of buying a home.
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Radon Testing The only way to know if you have radon is to test!
- Your Household Water Quality: Odors in Your Water (C 1016) Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a f…
- Household Water Quality Series: Disinfecting Your Well Water: Shock Chlorination (C 858-4) Shock chlorination is the process by which home water systems such as wells, springs, and cisterns are disinfected using household liquid bleach (or chlorine). Shock chlorination is the most widely re…
- Water Quality and Common Treatments for Private Drinking Water Systems (B 939) An abundant supply of clean, safe drinking water is essential for human and animal health. Water from municipal or public water systems is treated and monitored to ensure that it is safe for human con…
- Household Water Quality Series: Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfate (C 858-15) This publication explains how to identify and remove hydrogen sulfide and sulfate from household water.
Websites
UGA-affiliated sites
FCS Housing and Home Environment Family and Consumer Sciences' Extension information related to housing.
Georgia Initiative for Community Housing Offers communities in Georgia a three-year program of collaboration and technical assistance in addressing their housing and neighborhood revitalization needs.
UGA GreenWay Information on ways you and your neighborhood can live greener by green cleaning, reducing waste, conserving resources, and investing green.
UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences Learn more about the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia.
External sites
Energy Star Offers information about energy efficiency and conservation.
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Provides resources for community and economic development programs in Georgia.
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Provides assistance for programs related to water, wastewater, solid waste, recycling, land conservation, energy efficiency and fuel storage tanks for local governments, other state agencies and non-profit organizations.
Healthy Homes Partnership Helps families learn about the risks they face at home and how to reduce them. Parents and others can find out more about the dangers of things like lead-based paint, pesticides, and drinking water.
National Center for Healthy Housing NCHH conducts research to find scientifically valid and practical strategies for making homes safe and healthy.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Website for federal agency dedicated to protecting human health and the environment.
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Radon Action Month
UGA Radon Program urges Georgians to test for radon this January.
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Radon test kits available from UGA Cooperative Extension
Protect your health
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Cool Weather Pests
Ants, wasps and yellow jackets are among fall's prevalent pests.