Why does the U.S. EPA regulate woodstoves?
Residential woodstoves are one of the nation's largest
sources of particulate matter (smoke). Wood smoke also contains significant
amounts of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and many other organic compounds.
These pollutants are known to cause respiratory and cardiovascular illness and
contribute to atmospheric visibility problems and property damage. The EPA
regulations require woodstove manufacturers to produce stoves that emit less
pollution.
As consumers
replace their older woodstoves with cleaner, more efficient, new stoves, the
quality of the air will improve, particularly in residential neighborhoods
where wood burning stoves are popular.
Be sure and ask your local stove
dealer about the high efficient, clean burning catalytic stoves and
watch for my future articles on "Buying an EPA-Certified Woodstove"
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