Reducing Airborne Virus Transmission Through Humidity Control

Indoor humidity plays an important role in creating healthier building environments. While no single strategy can eliminate the risk of infection, maintaining proper humidity levels can help support occupant well-being and improve indoor environmental quality. Humidity that is too low can contribute to dry eyes, dry skin, and respiratory irritation, and can also allow respiratory droplets to remain airborne longer.

Research has shown that maintaining indoor relative humidity between 40% and 60% can help create conditions less conducive to the transmission of many airborne viruses while also improving occupant comfort. Proper humidity management can be an effective part of a broader healthy building strategy that may also include ventilation, filtration, air purification, and other indoor air quality measures.

DriSteem humidification, dehumidification, and water treatment solutions help facilities maintain recommended humidity levels in healthcare facilities, schools, senior living communities, universities, government buildings, and commercial facilities. By helping buildings maintain balanced indoor conditions, DriSteem solutions support healthier indoor environments for occupants year-round.

The best way to ensure that moisture in indoor air stays between 40-60% RH is to use a humidification system that offers precise control to consistently keep our spaces within this range so we all stay healthier.