This January 1995 report, prepared by McCulley, Frick & Gilman, Inc. for the Port of Seattle's Aviation Planning Department, presents the results of an air quality survey conducted at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The study measured volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde at multiple locations around the airport during late 1993, comparing upwind and downwind air samples to assess the airport's impact on local air quality. Findings were evaluated against Washington State Department of Ecology standards and compared with air quality data from other urban areas.Open full document
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A final report prepared by McCulley, Frick & Gilman, Inc. for the Port of Seattle Aviation Planning Department presenting results of an air quality survey at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The survey used evacuated canister sampling and formaldehyde sampling methods to measure volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, and other pollutants at multiple locations around the airport. Results were compared to Washington Department of Ecology acceptable source impact levels and other urban area data.