The King County Health Study is a publicly funded research effort that examines how SeaTac Airport operations affect the health of surrounding communities through noise and air pollution. The study analyzes existing health data within one, five, and ten miles of the airport, reviews scientific literature on airport-related health effects, and incorporates findings from a University of Washington study on ultrafine particulate matter. It concludes with recommendations for addressing health impacts linked to airport operations.Open full document
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A draft presentation prepared by Ramboll for King County examining the health impacts of Sea-Tac Airport operations on surrounding communities. The study was funded by $125,000 in legislative appropriations over two years to analyze existing health data, review literature on airport community health effects, assess findings from a University of Washington ultrafine particulate study, and make recommendations to address health issues related to airport impacts.