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Community Air Monitoring. Argentine/Turner Kansas November 2013-July 2014. Richard Mabion , Green Czar and Sierra Club Leticia DeGaigny , Global Community Monitor Kansas. WHO GOT TESTED: Local residents of Argentine/Turner concerned about air quality and health WHAT GOT TESTED: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Community Air Monitoring
Argentine/Turner KansasNovember 2013-July 2014
Richard Mabion, Green Czar and Sierra ClubLeticia DeGaigny, Global Community Monitor Kansas
WHO GOT TESTED:
Local residents of Argentine/Turner concerned about air quality and health
WHAT GOT TESTED:
Diesel Transportation health impacts
WHO DID THE TESTING:
Kresge Foundation Health Program: goal is to reduce health disparities by promoting conditions and environments that lead to positive health outcomes for all Americans.
Global Community Monitor: non-profit environmental education organization empowers communities to monitor the air they breathe for themselves
Local residents trained as qualified air quality monitors
November 2, 2013
November 2, 2013
Why Ultra-fine particle testing for Argentine/Turner?
Nearest monitor to Argentine/Turner is 2-3 miles away
KDHE and EPA Fine Particulate Monitor data does not represent the ultra-fine levels
Current PM 2.5 monitors indicate no real problem with particulate matter for health of Argentine/Turner residents
Independent ultra-fine particle testing could reveal hidden health concerns as well as solutions.
Preliminary Results: of Tested Areas, of Local Air Quality: Is Serious
Air quality tests in the Argentine/Turner area, for ultra-fine particles which can cause serious health
impacts:
• Levels high enough to conclude this is an area impacted by diesel engine emissions.
• Levels high enough to be associated with an excess risk of cardiovascular and respiratory
hospitalizations on the day of exposure.
• Levels high enough to be associated with an excess risk of cardiovascular mortality (death) two
and three-days after the day of exposure.
Steps Taken So Far
BNSF/KDHE/EPA introduced a new cleaner railroad work engine on May 20th 2013 to further protect both workers and the community
Next Steps to Cleaner Air
Emergency Called Meeting July 12th (Only Homeowner Only)
Town Hall Meeting Argentine Library July 15th
(Neighborhood Leaders Can RSVP)
Continue Community Air testing for ultra-fine hazardous particles in Argentine/Turner to compete year long project
Issue a final report to the public early 2015
Request KDHE and EPA monitor ultra-fine particles on a regular basis and share the data in an open and transparent manner
Everyone should have a goal of: Cleaner & Healthier Air
To RSVP or Get More Information
Contact:Leticia DeGaigny
913-526-6407