Report an Indoor Air Quality Problem

Person on phone

Contact an agency below based on the type of building.


Public (Government) Building

Contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Phone: (608) 266-2112
Toll-free number: (877) 617-1565
Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov

Private Non-Residential (Business) Building

Contact the Indoor Air Quality Program at the State Division of Public Health.

Phone: (608) 266-1120
Email: dhswebmaildph@wisconsin.gov

Residential Building

Call our staff or fill out our online form.

Phone: (608) 242-6515​

When you report, be prepared to talk about the following:

  • Symptoms, like
    • nausea
    • eye irritation
    • burning or stinging eyes
    • breathing problems
    • nasal congestion or runny nose
    • dizziness
    • headache
  • In which room or rooms do these symptoms usually occur?
  • Do you feel better after leaving the area?
  • At what time of day do these symptoms usually occur?
  • Are there any new events or changes in the environment that began within a month of the start of your symptoms, like
    • new carpeting
    • new construction
    • the addition of gas heating, cooking or clothes dryer

More Information

To see a list of indoor air consultants that work in Dane County, see Indoor Air Quality Consultants List, WI Department of Health Services.

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