Characteristics and origins of sulfur dioxide, total suspended particulates, and sulfates in Western Pennsylvania

Technical Report · Fri Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5307069

Mahan, A L; Niemann, B L; Phillips, B

Studies show Pennsylvania has no Air Quality Control Region in compliance for total suspended particulates, nor for sulfur dioxide. This report addresses the occurrence and impact of long range transport of pollution into the state. Major conclusions based on a 3-state area of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia show that interstate meteorological patterns of particulate and sulfur dioxide transport contributes massively to Pennsylvania's air pollution. The bulk of sulfate concentrations over the Upper Ohio River area originate from sulfur dioxide emissions from sources in the Lower Ohio River area.

• Research Organization: Teknekron Research, Inc., Waltham, MA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5307069
• Report Number(s): R-019-EPA-79
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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CHALCOGENIDES
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