Assessing Tetrachloroethylene Exposure via Exhaled Breath Analysis: Superfund vs Non-Contaminated Communities
Presented During: Poster Session 2 - Student
Tue, 6/2: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center
Description
Description:
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) is a toxic solvent used in dry cleaning and metal degreasing. Martinsville, Indiana overlies four contaminated groundwater sites, where PCE is detected in soil and water, creating vapor-intrusion risks and potential inhalation exposure. Our previous study detected elevated level of PCE in residents' exhaled breath; however, there was no statistically significant difference in levels between households near the waste site and those in more distant areas .This underscores the need for comparison with a non-contaminated community.
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) is a toxic solvent used in dry cleaning and metal degreasing. Martinsville, Indiana overlies four contaminated groundwater sites, where PCE is detected in soil and water, creating vapor-intrusion risks and potential inhalation exposure. Our previous study detected elevated level of PCE in residents' exhaled breath; however, there was no statistically significant difference in levels between households near the waste site and those in more distant areas .This underscores the need for comparison with a non-contaminated community.
Co-Authors
Marwan Alajlouni1, Sara Saad1, Alex Gronkiewicz1, Bethaney Latham2, Stephanie Littell2, Eve Pinsker3,Mary Turyk3 and Sa Liu1
1School of Health Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
2Martinsville Environmental Community Action Project, Martinsville, IN, USA
3School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
1School of Health Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
2Martinsville Environmental Community Action Project, Martinsville, IN, USA
3School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
Acknowledgements & References
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Keywords
Environmental protection and monitoring
Exposure Assessment
Indoor air quality