Ambient total suspended particulate matter and benzo(a)pyrene concentrations from residential wood combustion in a mountain resort community

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/15298668491400052· OSTI ID:5891704

Murphy, D J; Buchan, R M; Fox, D G

This research investigated community air pollution in Telluride, Colorado, resulting from particulate matter emissions generated by residential wood combustion. Total suspended particulate matter and benzo (a) pyrene (BaP) concentrations were highest in the center of town, averaging 61 ..mu..g/m/sup 3/ and 7.4 ng/m/sup 3/, respectively. The mean BaP level of 7.4 ng/m/sup 3/ appears to be several times greater than that which would be expected in a major metropolitan area. Residential wood combustion is suspected as the primary source of BaP in this community. 14 references, 2 figures, 1 table.

• Research Organization: Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins
• OSTI ID: 5891704
• Journal Information: Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States), Vol. 45:7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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WOOD
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
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HOUSES
URBAN AREAS
AROMATICS
BUILDINGS
CONDENSED AROMATICS
DATA
FEDERAL REGION VIII
HYDROCARBONS
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NUMERICAL DATA
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