This 2021 report by Mountain Data Group, commissioned by Santa Clara County, examines the health risks posed to children living near Reid-Hillview Airport in California due to lead emissions from leaded aviation gasoline. It analyzes statistical associations between children's blood lead levels and factors such as residential distance from the airport, aircraft traffic, and fuel sales. Note that while this report focuses on lead exposure from aviation fuel at a California airport, it does not address noise policy or Sea-Tac Airport operations.Open full document
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A study commissioned by the County of Santa Clara and conducted by Mountain Data Group to assess statistical associations between blood lead levels in children and aviation gasoline exposure risk around Reid-Hillview Airport. The report analyzes residential proximity, flight patterns, piston-engine aircraft traffic, and aviation gasoline sales as indicators of exposure risk, while controlling for other lead sources such as lead-based paint and toxic release inventory facilities.