The US EPA Geographic Information System for mapping environmental releases of toxic chemical release inventory (TRI) chemicals

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1993 · Risk Analysis; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1539-6924.1993.tb01065.x· OSTI ID:6534475

Stockwell, J R; Sorensen, J W; Eckert, Jr, J W; Carreras, E M ^[1]

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1. Environmental Protection Agency, Atlanta, GA (United States)

This study characterizes the environmental releases of toxic chemicals of the Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI) in the southeastern United States by using the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Geographic Information System (GIS) to map them. These maps show that the largest quantities of TRI releases in the Southeast are usually near densely populated areas. This GIS mapping approach takes the first steps in defining those areas in the region which may be potential exposure zones and which could be strategic targets for future risk screening efforts in this geographic area. 8 refs., 6 figs., 1 tab.

• OSTI ID: 6534475
• Journal Information: Risk Analysis; (United States), Journal Name: Risk Analysis; (United States) Vol. 13:2; ISSN 0272-4332; ISSN RIANDF
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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