Survey of airborne organic compounds in residential communities near a natural gas compressor station: Response to community concern.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Natural gas compressor stations are located throughout the country and are used to maintain gas flow and ensure continuous distribution through the pipeline network. Compressor stations emit many air contaminants including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs). While the serious health effects associated with the inhalation of elevated pollutant levels are clear, the relationship between proximity to natural gas compressor stations and residential health effects is not well understood. Community members living near a natural gas compressor station in Eastern Ohio expressed concerns regarding their air quality; therefore, the objective of this study was to assess exposure to airborne organics in residential air near the compressor

SUBMITTER: Vollet Martin KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9523739 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature