This March 2000 report, prepared by Washington State health and environmental agencies, examines whether jet engine exhaust emissions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport can be monitored or modeled using wind and takeoff data. It reviews previous air quality studies, outlines health and environmental justice concerns for nearby communities, and recommends a structured air quality monitoring study with specific methods, data analysis approaches, and estimated costs. The report was developed in consultation with community representatives, the EPA, and local universities.Open full document
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A March 2000 report prepared by the Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Department of Ecology, and Puget Sound Clean Air Agency addressing community health concerns around SeaTac Airport. The report responds to questions about monitoring jet engine exhaust emissions and modeling their dispersion using wind and takeoff data. It includes recommendations for an air quality study, monitoring methods, data analysis approaches, and estimated costs.