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September, 2008

Budd Inlet, Olympia Health Consultation

Duwamish Valley Air Modeling and Health Risk Assessment Health Consultation & Public Meeting

 

Budd Inlet, Olympia
 

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has completed a report titled "Health Consultation, Budd Inlet, Olympia, Washington" (pdf 31 pages).  DOH conducted an evaluation of limited sediment and biota data to determine if people were being exposed to environmental contaminants and whether that exposure could cause harmful health effects.  The health consultation was prepared to summarize the findings of DOH's evaluation. However, Budd Inlet remains closed for consumption of shellfish and bottom fish. The consultation includes several components: 

  • A background including a brief history of the site, page 7.

  • A discussion of exposure and possible health effects, pages 10-17.

  • Conclusions about the site’s impact on public health, page 18.

  • Recommendations to improve public health, page 18.

  • Residents and citizens can access a copy of the report from the following locations:

    Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Avenue SE, (360) 352-0595

    Lacey Timberland Library, 500 College Street SE, (360) 491-3860

    Tumwater Timberland Library, 7023 New Market Street SW, (360) 943-7790

    Take a moment to complete a reader evaluation form and return it to us either by email (doheheha@doh.wa.gov) attachment or

    US Postal Mail to:

    Office of Environmental Health Assessments

    P.O. Box 47846

    Olympia, WA 98504-7846

    DOH relies on the input from affected communities and involved agencies to effectively address health concerns.  Your knowledge about the site and surrounding community helps to improve the quality of our work and how we communicate with you.

    Please share this document with others who may also be concerned about the public health issues outlined in this health consultation.  If you have questions or would like additional information please call toll free 1-877-485-7316 ext. 3376.

    Duwamish Valley Seattle Air

     

    Public Meeting Update:

    October 21, 2008

    6:00 pm Open House

    7:00 pm Presentation - State Agencies

    South Seattle Community College

    Georgetown Campus

    6737 Corson Ave. South

    Gene J. Colin Education Building, Room C110/111

    for additional information contact:

    Erin.Kochaniewicz@doh.wa.gov

    1-877-485-7316 ext. 3358

    The Department of Health (DOH) is releasing it's health consultation report titled "Summary of Results of the Duwamish Valley Regional Modeling and Health Risk Assessment" (pdf 42 pages) and fact sheet. This report is in response to community concerns about air quality in the neighborhoods of South Park and Georgetown.  An air modeling study of south Seattle was done for the DOH and the results provided information on the possible health risks associated with air pollution. DOH found that diesel smoke and wood smoke are the main contaminants that raise the pollution levels in that area increasing potential health risks for residents of South Park and Georgetown. This information supports other studies that show that transportation corridors often have higher levels of vehicle emissions, and diesel smoke presents the biggest health threat. The report provides useful information which will be discussed during a public meeting in the Georgetown on October 21st.  Residents of the area and others interested in the report are encouraged to attend.

     

    Air Modeling Study:  "Duwamish Valley Regional Modeling and Health Risk Assessment", prepared by Dillingham Software Engineering Inc., and BlueScape Environmental for the Department of Health (pdf 163 pages)

     

    Similar reports from other agencies are: 


    "Olympic Region Regional Modeling and Health Risk Assessment"  (pdf  15.84 MB) Prepared for Olympic Region Clean Air Agency by Dillingham Software Engineering, Inc.

     

    "Final Report:  Puget Sound Air Toxics Evaluation" (pdf 271.18 KB) October 2003  

    Prepared by Puget Sound Clean Air Agency in conjunction with Washington State Department of Ecology

     

    For additional health consultation reports visit our Site Assessment Section.

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    August, 2008

    Hazardous Substance Emergency Events Surveillance (HSEES)

    Has a new look and new location (URL) http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/HSEES/ please update your list of favorites or bookmarks.

     

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    Updated on Wednesday, October 08, 2008  by Lorraine Edwards.  
       
     
     

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