Air Monitoring at Francis Street, Yarraville

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Air Monitoring at Francis Street, Yarraville

Local air quality was monitored in Francis Street, Yarraville in June and July 2001. The results indicate airborne particle concentrations which may impact on the health of local residents with pre-existing health conditions, particularly on days with still weather conditions. The sources of the particles are most likely the large number of vehicles travelling along Francis Street, in particular large diesel trucks. The measured particle levels were higher than at other EPA monitoring sites including adjacent to a major arterial road.
Other pollutants do not represent concern at the concentrations measured.
The monitoring suggests that action should be taken to reduce the sources of airborne particles. The results provide a basis for assessing any action (eg. traffic management) taken over time to reduce the sources of pollutants, and for comparison with any other roadside monitoring. Further studies are required to further assess their significance.

Publication Number: 821

Category(s): Air Quality Monitoring

Number of pages: 11 pages

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Release Date: November, 2001

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Local air quality was monitored in Francis Street, Yarraville in June and July 2001. The results indicate airborne particle concentrations which may impact on the health of local residents with pre-existing health conditions, particularly on days with still weather conditions. The sources of the particles are most likely the large number of vehicles travelling along Francis Street, in particular large diesel trucks. The measured particle levels were higher than at other EPA monitoring sites including adjacent to a major arterial road. Other pollutants do not represent concern at the concentrations measured. The monitoring suggests that action should be taken to reduce the sources of airborne particles. The results provide a basis for assessing any action (eg. traffic management) taken over time to reduce the sources of pollutants, and for comparison with any other roadside monitoring. Further studies are required to further assess their significance.
Publication Number:	821
Category(s):	Air Quality Monitoring
Number of pages:	11 pages
Price for printed copy (if applicable), including GST	Free
Release Date:	November, 2001