One would think that living in a place like the Cowichan Valley, surrounded by trees, mountains and ocean, that we would not have any air quality issues, but this is not the case.

 The Cowichan Valley’s temperate climate presents a number of challenges to our housing. Adding to this is the growth in housing-related health and environmental concerns over the last few decades. Construction materials, furniture, carpeting, combustion appliances, household cleaners and personal care products, to name a few, all have direct impacts on indoor air quality.