Citizen/Community Monitoring (Personal Air Quality Monitors) (Next-Generation Air Monitors)
Community Air Monitoring
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Community Air Monitoring
Argentine/Turner KansasNovember 2013-July 2014
Richard Mabion, Green Czar and Sierra ClubLeticia DeGaigny, Global Community Monitor Kansas
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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
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Local residents trained as qualified air quality monitors
November 2, 2013
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November 2, 2013
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Everyone should have a goal of: Cleaner & Healthier Air
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To RSVP or Get More Information
Contact:Leticia DeGaigny
913-526-6407