Detailed Breakdown of Detected Chemicals from 3.4.25 Benzene Concentration: 1.3 µg/m³ (Above MRL of 0.15 µg/m³) Health Risk Threshold (8-hour exposure): 3 µg/m³ Health Risks: Short-term exposure: Drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, and skin/eye irritation. Long-term exposure: Carcinogenic – linked to leukemia, immune system suppression, and reproductive issues. EPA & WHO Classifications: Known human carcinogen. Common Sources: … Read more
Detailed Breakdown of Detected Chemicals from 2.4.25 Benzene Concentration: 0.63 µg/m³ Health Risk Threshold (8-hour exposure): 3 µg/m³ Health Risks: Short-term exposure: Drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, eye/skin irritation. Long-term exposure: Carcinogenic – linked to leukemia, immune system suppression, and reproductive issues. EPA & WHO Classifications: Known human carcinogen Common Sources: Emissions from petrochemical plants, refineries, and … Read more
AirSense Report (December 2024-March 2025) Key Findings from Monitoring PM2.5, NO2, Ozone, and VOCs Below is a summary of key findings from the first quarterly report on data collected from five Aeroqual AQM-65 air monitors in Beaver County, PA from December 2024 through March 2025. The Environmental Health Project (EHP) collected this data with the … Read more