The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has been monitoring the levels of certain air toxics in Allen County, and have now released the results of the levels of ozone formation, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter that is equal to or lesser than a certain size in 2017. What they found was that last year, Allen County has been able to meet the level requirements of these toxics that are set the EPA, which is a positive thing for the county.
"The data has shown that we have met any type of limits, and that helps to prevent any type of adverse health effects impacts on the community and the air-quality around here," said Alyse Johnson, an Environmental Specialist with the Ohio EPA. "We're always continuing to strive for that, trying to improve our air quality; we don’t want to see any any type of adverse health impacts."
The results were given in a meeting with the Environmental Citizens Advisory Committee, which is made up of government officials, industry representatives and citizens, and a representative from the Ohio EPA. The results were measured throughout last year, looking at how certain factors play a part at affecting the air.
While the numbers may have been good for 2017, there is always a possibility of improving air quality even more.
"The numbers have definitely shown that we have been better, the numbers continue to decrease at times - it is something for the general public to be aware of," said Johnson. "I’m very pleased with the numbers that have been shown, but it’s always something to get better at and make the general public aware of."
