ADD YOUR VOICE The IAQ Mission brings together voices from across the aquatics community — swimmers, coaches, parents, engineers, and facility operators – to raise awareness about indoor air quality and its impact on health, comfort, and performance.

This is a campaign about shared responsibility for the air we all breathe.
It’s the air we’re really swimming in.
A message from our IAQ Mission Ambassador

Rowdy Gaines

Indoor pool air affects everyone who spends time around the water. After years on pool decks, I’ve seen how much the air we breathe can shape comfort, health, and performance for swimmers, coaches, officials, and families alike.

I’ve spent more time breathing pool air than swimming in the water. That’s why air quality matters to me.

Rowdy Gaines3x Olympic Gold Medalist

The IAQ Mission is all about bringing our community together to raise awareness, share real experiences, and push for healthier indoor pool environments for everyone who uses them.

Join the mission for healthier air.

Every story counts. Every voice adds strength.

Be part of a growing movement that’s helping redefine what “clean air” means for indoor pools everywhere.

Pool Air is as Important as Pool Water

What we breathe above the surface matters just as much as what’s below.

Every breath inside a pool facility carries more than fresh air – it can also carry humidity, chlorine byproducts, and heat. The balance of these factors determines how clean, safe, and comfortable the space feels.

Proper air management keeps swimmers and staff healthier, helps equipment last longer, and maintains the quality of the air we all share.

Optimum Natatorium Conditions:

4–6× Air Exchanges / Hour

Maintains air freshness and prevents the buildup of irritants.

50–60 % Humidity

Reduces corrosion and improves energy efficiency.

75–85 °F Temperature

Keeps comfort consistent for both swimmers and spectators.

Below 0.2 ppm Combined Chlorine

Helps avoid eye and throat irritation.

Why it Matters

Indoor air quality touches everyone differently...
but it matters to us all

Our mission is to make indoor air quality impossible to ignore.

IAQ Mission is about awareness, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The goal isn’t to criticize – it’s to inform and empower. By understanding the science behind air quality and sharing real experiences, the aquatics community can create healthier environments for everyone, from recreational swimmers to Olympic champions.

Partners & Supporters

Supported by leaders in natatorium design and dehumidification

The IAQ Mission is powered by collaboration — between engineers, athletes, and facility partners. Below, you’ll find the organizations working together to promote cleaner, safer pool environments.