U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Document Type
Article
Date of this Version
1980
Citation
Published in Journal of the Air Pollution Control Association (1980) 30:8 862-867.
Abstract
A recently completed study has shown that emissions of participate, carbon monoxide, and organics (including polycyclic organic matter) are relatively high from residential woodburning stoves and fireplaces when compared to emissions from residential gas- and oilfired furnaces. Since these emissions include a number of potentially hazardous compounds; the trend toward greater residential wood usage can have a negative impact on local ambient air quality. EPA is currently studying ways to operate existing stoves and design new stoves to minimize air pollutant emissions.
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