The EPA recently explained to the community of Northport, WA, based on the EPA’s analysis of existing data they have decided not to conduct additional air monitoring in our area....
Ecology finds fault in EPA’s analysis of safety of Northport’s air
Northport community fights for air monitors as residents continue to be diagnosed with debilitating diseases
Northport residents demand EPA and/or Teck to install air monitoring based on Ecology’s current air monitoring study that found levels of arsenic and cadmium are still way above safety standards, and Residents continue to b diagnosed with debilitating diseases
Ecology Memo Recommending Additional Air Monitoring in Northport, WA
Average airborne PM10 arsenic and lead concentrations in the upper Columbia River valley near the international border are potentially the highest known levels in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Likewise, the average airborne cadmium concentrations are potentially the highest known anywhere in three states
Electronic Petition for Air Monitoring in Northport, WA – Please sign!!
ATTN: If you are a past or present Northport WA resident, or a resident of a community nearby, or if you simply care about the community of Northport PLEASE read the petition below. If you agree and would like to sign the petition; Copy & paste this sentence: "This is my signature for the 2017... Continue Reading →
Ecology’s Air Quality Assessment Concludes Air Monitors Needed in Northport
Ecology's Air Quality Assessment Concludes Air Monitors Needed in Northport
AIR MONITORING IN NORTHPORT: PART II
Summary of Ecology's Northport Air Quality Studies, Phases I - IV, (1992-1998) ECOLOGY/EPA ACRONYMS Screening Acronyms used by Ecology and EPA in testing certain heavy metal toxins: Acceptable Source Impact Level (ASIL): Toxins must be found at or below the ASIL set by the EPA based on Standard ambient air background levels throughout the State.... Continue Reading →
