Abstract
Situated in the central region of South Africa, the Vaal Triangle is an area which plays a vital role in driving the economic dynamo of South Africa. Also, because of the concentration of heavy industry, it is an area which provides a challenge in effective air pollution control. The Vaal Triangle lies within the Vaal River Basin, at an altitude of 1 500 m above sea level. Meteorological conditions in the area are highly conducive to the formation of surface temperature inversions, resulting in a poor dispersion potential. Because of multiple sources of air pollution in the area, poor dispersion conditions increase the risk pollution build-up and subsequent adverse impacts. The situation is further exacerbated by the continued combustion of coal in households, even after the electrification of residences. This is particularly chronic in the developing communities and during winter. Vaal Triangle Air Pollution Health Study (VAPS) was initiated in 1990 by the Department of Health, the Medical Research Council and major industries in the area to determine effects of air pollution on the health of the community. The final results of that study summarised in this article, and options to ameliorate problems are addressed. (author)
Terblanche, P;
Nel, R;
[1]
Surridge, T;
[2]
Annegarn, H;
[3]
Tosen, G;
[4]
Pols, A
[5]
- CSIR Environmental Services, Pretoria (South Africa)
- Dept. of Mineral and Energy Affairs (South Africa)
- Annegarn Environmental Research, Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Eskom, Johannesburg (South Africa)
- CSIR Informationtek, Pretoria (South Africa)
Citation Formats
Terblanche, P, Nel, R, Surridge, T, Annegarn, H, Tosen, G, and Pols, A.
Vaal Triangle air pollution health study. Addressing South African problems.
Finland: N. p.,
1995.
Web.
Terblanche, P, Nel, R, Surridge, T, Annegarn, H, Tosen, G, & Pols, A.
Vaal Triangle air pollution health study. Addressing South African problems.
Finland.
Terblanche, P, Nel, R, Surridge, T, Annegarn, H, Tosen, G, and Pols, A.
1995.
"Vaal Triangle air pollution health study. Addressing South African problems."
Finland.
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title = {Vaal Triangle air pollution health study. Addressing South African problems}
author = {Terblanche, P, Nel, R, Surridge, T, Annegarn, H, Tosen, G, and Pols, A}
abstractNote = {Situated in the central region of South Africa, the Vaal Triangle is an area which plays a vital role in driving the economic dynamo of South Africa. Also, because of the concentration of heavy industry, it is an area which provides a challenge in effective air pollution control. The Vaal Triangle lies within the Vaal River Basin, at an altitude of 1 500 m above sea level. Meteorological conditions in the area are highly conducive to the formation of surface temperature inversions, resulting in a poor dispersion potential. Because of multiple sources of air pollution in the area, poor dispersion conditions increase the risk pollution build-up and subsequent adverse impacts. The situation is further exacerbated by the continued combustion of coal in households, even after the electrification of residences. This is particularly chronic in the developing communities and during winter. Vaal Triangle Air Pollution Health Study (VAPS) was initiated in 1990 by the Department of Health, the Medical Research Council and major industries in the area to determine effects of air pollution on the health of the community. The final results of that study summarised in this article, and options to ameliorate problems are addressed. (author)}
place = {Finland}
year = {1995}
month = {Dec}
}
title = {Vaal Triangle air pollution health study. Addressing South African problems}
author = {Terblanche, P, Nel, R, Surridge, T, Annegarn, H, Tosen, G, and Pols, A}
abstractNote = {Situated in the central region of South Africa, the Vaal Triangle is an area which plays a vital role in driving the economic dynamo of South Africa. Also, because of the concentration of heavy industry, it is an area which provides a challenge in effective air pollution control. The Vaal Triangle lies within the Vaal River Basin, at an altitude of 1 500 m above sea level. Meteorological conditions in the area are highly conducive to the formation of surface temperature inversions, resulting in a poor dispersion potential. Because of multiple sources of air pollution in the area, poor dispersion conditions increase the risk pollution build-up and subsequent adverse impacts. The situation is further exacerbated by the continued combustion of coal in households, even after the electrification of residences. This is particularly chronic in the developing communities and during winter. Vaal Triangle Air Pollution Health Study (VAPS) was initiated in 1990 by the Department of Health, the Medical Research Council and major industries in the area to determine effects of air pollution on the health of the community. The final results of that study summarised in this article, and options to ameliorate problems are addressed. (author)}
place = {Finland}
year = {1995}
month = {Dec}
}