Indoor air quality intervention in schools: effectiveness of a portable hepa filter deployment in five schools impacted by roadway and aircraft pollution sources

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A study examining the effectiveness of portable HEPA filters in reducing ultrafine particles (UFPs) from aircraft and traffic sources in five schools near Sea-Tac International Airport. The research found that HEPA cleaners significantly reduced indoor UFP concentrations to one-half to one-tenth of outdoor levels.

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1904 3rd Avenue, Suite 105, Seattle, WA 98101

Call to Order – Land Acknowledgement 9:00 – 9:05 Land acknowledgement recognizing Coast Salish people and traditional lands I. Early Morning: Alignment & Assessment A. Approval of March 11, 2026 Minutes 9:05 – 9:30 B. Introductions and Setting Goals and Norms for Retreat 9:05 – 9:30 II. New Business A. Strategic Plan Third Annual Report
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KCIA Flight Service Station, 6526 Ellis Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98108

King County International Airport-Boeing Field is at a pivotal moment, developing comprehensive plans that will determine its operations through 2045. The airport's Vision 2045 Airport Plan and Part 150 Study represent crucial strategic initiatives to balance safe, efficient operations with evolving aviation demands and community needs.

Join airport officials on Thursday, May 14 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) at the KCIA Flight Service Station to discover the preferred alternative for the airport's future development. This isn't just another planning meeting—it's your opportunity to understand how proposed projects and improvements will directly impact aviation services, local operations, and surrounding communities.

The Vision 2045 plan incorporates extensive stakeholder feedback and addresses critical infrastructure needs for future demand. Meanwhile, the Part 150 Study focuses on noise compatibility programs, ensuring community concerns remain central to planning decisions.

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